China's Leaders: From Mao to Now (Shambaugh David)(Pevná vazba)

China's Leaders: From Mao to Now (Shambaugh David)(Pevná vazba)

Since the founding of the People's Republic of China over 70 years ago, five paramount leaders have shaped the fates and fortunes of the nation and the ruling Chinese Communist Party: Mao Zedong, Deng Xiaoping, Jiang Zemin, Hu Jintao, and Xi Jinping. Under their leaderships, China has undergone an

Mao's Little Red Book (Cook Alexander C.)(Paperback)

Mao Zedong's Little Red Book (Quotations from Chairman Mao) - a compilation of the Chinese leader's speeches and writings - is one of the most visible and ubiquitous symbols of twentieth-century radicalism. Published for the first time in 1964, it rapidly became the must-have accessory for Red

Timelines from Black History - Leaders, Legends, Legacies (DK)(Pevná vazba)

Online Urbanization: Online Services in China's Rural Transformation (Zi Li)(Pevná vazba)

Chapter 1: IntroductionChapter 2: From Globalization to China's UrbanizationChapter 3: A Unique Path: The Evolution of China's Urban-Rural Relationship through HistoryChapter 4: Bottom-up Approach with Global Powerhouse: Suichang Model Chapter 5: Global Strengthen with Local Practice: Alibaba's

Stations of Coastal Command Then and Now (Smith David)(Pevná vazba)

Mass Tourism in a Small World (Harrison David)(Pevná vazba)

The economic links arising from tourism that now exist between what used to be regarded as 'developed' and 'developing' societies make it imperative that they are considered component parts of a global system rather than distinct entities. This book focuses on the theoretical perspectives on mass

Feather (Wenxuan Cao)(Pevná vazba)

A philosophical picture book from one of China's most celebrated children's authors and 2016 Hans Christian Andersen Award-winner Cao Wenxuan. A feather is blown across the sky, meeting various birds along the way, and asking each one, 'Do I belong to you?'. Cao Wenxuan tells the story of a single

Qualitative Research (Silverman David)(Pevná vazba)

Written by leaders of qualitative methodology and edited by one of the biggest names in the field, this book provides up-to-date and interdisciplinary insight into a range of qualitative methods. Bringing together different perspectives, contributors discuss theoretical underpinnings of these

Public Schools and the Second World War (Seldon Anthony)(Pevná vazba)

Following on from Public Schools and the Great War, Sir Anthony Seldon and David Walsh now examine those same schools in the Second World War. Privileged conservative traditions of private schools were challenged in the inter-war years by the changing social and political landscape, including a

Dining with Leaders, Rebels, Heroes, and Outlaws (Ross Fiona)(Pevná vazba)

From JFK and Margaret Thatcher, to Charles Darwin and Fidel Castro, the lives of leaders, rebels, heroes, and outlaws continue to fascinate us. But like everyone else, these figures had their favorite foods. This journey into the preferred meals and snacks of various historical figures offers a

Transfigurations (Grey Alex)(Pevná vazba)

Ten years of visionary artwork from a rare artist embraced by critics, spiritual leaders, and the general public during his lifetime. * Includes essays on Grey's work by the renowned art critic Donald Kuspit and by Stephen Larsen, author of Fire in the Mind: The Authorized Biography of Joseph

David Hockney: Drawing from Life (Hockney David)(Pevná vazba)

Celebrating more than 60 years of intimate portraiture by David HockneyPublished to accompany a major international exhibition, David Hockney: Drawing from Life features Hockney's drawings from the 1950s to the present day, and focuses on his depictions of himself and a small group of sitters close

China: From Mao to Modernity (Bruno Barbey)(Pevná vazba)

The author first discovered China when he accompanied President Pompidou of France on an official visit there in 1973. This book comprises a selection of the photographs taken over the past 40 years and offers a portrait of a country on the move from post revolutionary state to world economic

Chinese Movie Magazines - From Charlie Chaplin to Chairman Mao 1921-1951 (Fonoroff Paul)(Pevná vazba)

A beautiful, authoritative and unique guide to Chinese movie magazines and movies from a period of vast cultural change in China that provides a fresh perspective on the history of Chinese popular culture, media and social

China's Electricity Sector (Lester Leo)(Pevná vazba)

Simplifies the complex sector of China's energy marketAnalyzes the likely impact of coming 'greenification' on the Chinese economyOffers a guidebook that bridges the gaps between the scholarly community and the professional

Leading from Anywhere: The Essential Guide to Managing Remote Teams (Burkus David)(Pevná vazba)

How Do Leaders Make Decisions?: Evidence from the East and West, Part a (Mintz Alex)(Pevná vazba)

Understanding how leaders make foreign policy and national security decisions is of paramount importance for the policy community and academia. This book explores how leaders such as Trump, Obama, Netanyahu and others make decisions using the Applied Decision Analysis (ADA) method. The chapters

Suspicious Minds (Mark David)(Pevná vazba)

When you're dreaming, it's dangerous to wake up . . . An addictive psychological thriller from David Mark, currently writing 'at the top of his game' (Publishers Weekly) Liz Zahavi is desperate. Desperate for her controlling partner, Jay, to stay with her, to actually love her. Desperate to be

American Utopia (Byrne David)(Pevná vazba)

From former Talking Heads frontman and multimedia visionary David Byrne and revered bestselling author, illustrator, and artist Maira Kalman-an inspiring celebration in words and art of the connections between us all. A joyful collaboration between old friends David Byrne and Maira Kalman,

The Moose of Ewenki (Blackcrane Gerelchimeg)(Pevná vazba)

A Shelf Awareness Best Book of the Year A Junior Library Guide Selection pick From one of China's most beloved, bestselling children's authors comes this touching story of friendship and empathy, which celebrates the traditional way of life for the Indigenous Ewenki peoples of Mongolia. When a

Grannysaurus - David Walliams

A boisterously funny new picture book from David Walliams and Adam Stower, perfect for young dinosaur fans! One night, Spike creeps downstairs in his pyjamas to find that his granny has turned into a dinosaur – GRANNYSAURUS! There are dinosaurs BOOGYING in the living room. With Brontosaurus,

I Am Somebody: Why Jesse Jackson Matters (Masciotra David)(Pevná vazba)

There are few figures and leaders of recent American history of greater social and political consequence than Jesse Jackson, and few more relevant for America's current political climate. In the 1960s, Jackson served as a close aide to Dr. Martin Luther King, meeting him on the notorious march to

Caspar David Friedrich (Grave Johannes)(Pevná vazba)

Now available in a new format, this beautifully illustrated volume on the controversial nineteenth-century Romantic artist addresses his modern critics while deepening our appreciation for his singular genius. 'A painting must stand as a painting, made by human hand,' wrote Caspar David Friedrich,

Long Road to Mercy (Baldacci David)(Pevná vazba)

Introducing a remarkable new character from #1 New York Times bestselling writer David Baldacci: Atlee Pine, an FBI agent with special skills assigned to the remote wilds of the southwestern United States who must confront a new threat . . . and an old nightmare. Eeny, meeny, miny, moe. Catch a