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The last ten years have witnessed an enormous growth in American interest in Asia and Asian/American history. In particular, a set of key Asian historical moments have recently become the subject of intense American cultural scrutiny, namely China’s Cultural Revolution and its aftermath; the Korean...

A Série Lazuli Clássicos apresenta grandes obras das literaturas brasileira e portuguesa dentro de um conceito moderno de educação e leitura. Neste volume o leitor é conduzido pela poesia de Alberto Caeiro ancorado em comentários e notas detalhadas de renomada especialista, tanto sobre o contexto...

Over 200,000 copies sold! Now with a newly refreshed design, this classic mathematical folktale tells the story of a clever farmer who outwits the Emperor of China and becomes the wealthiest man in the world—all starting with one grain of rice. When a humble farmer named Pong Lo asks for...

Das Buch "Vier Brüder" spielt auf einem Hof in Österreich. Es gibt dort viele Tiere, eine Oma und einen Opa und eben diese vier Brüder. Einer davon erzählt gerne und viel, v.a. Dinge die einem erst einmal einfallen müssen. Es sind recht lustige und amüsante Geschichten zu lesen, die einem ein Lächeln ins Gesicht zaubern.

On 2nd June 2009, two men knocked on our door, bringing with them the news that our nineteen-year-old son, Cyrus, had been killed that morning by an IED while serving with 2 Rifles in Afghanistan. Our family as we knew it was destroyed in an instant. I had three sons, a job as a manager in a day centre...

Elizabeth can hardly accept that her brother James, her nursery soulmate and partner in crime, committed suicide, so when her sister Kitty dies too it is more than she can comprehend. As she wanders the large family mansion of her childhood - a haunting place of mystery, wonder and opulence - the...

Nail Art is a lavishly illustrated, full colour exploration of nail art in all its weird and wonderful variations. It highlights the talents, tools and creativity behind this expressionistic art form and looks at its impact on celebrity culture and competitive exhibitions. Featuring freehand designs,...

In 101 Garden Projects, you'll find DIY ideas for all garden shapes and sizes. Whether you want to tidy and perfect or completely transform your outside space, Gardeners' World Magazine has the answer. Including planting, pruning, composting, hanging baskets, lawns, ponds, greenhouses, indoor gardening...

Envejecer es un proceso normal y, sin duda, significa que nos ha sido otorgado mayor tiempo para gozar de nuestra existencia. A pesar de todo, muchas personas viven el envejecimiento pensando solo en los aspectos más negativos. No obstante, es preciso reconocer que la ancianidad comporta algunas...

Covering the ratio and proportion and formula methods, this comprehensive textbook presents a straightforward, real-world approach to the mathematical calculations used in the clinical setting. It features a unique, step-by-step process that teaches you to identify the information needed to perform...

Organized Mind & Organized Home: Minimalism Organization Hacks Turn Clutter Into Declutter Organization In The Home The goal of this book is to show you the 9 top ways that you could apply today in order to lead a healthier lifestyle and become more effective and successful with everything that...

bThis unique textbook provides students with a detailed look at many different aspects of democracy in practice: clearly describing and analysing all three existing models of democracy: * participatory democracy * referenda and initiatives * representative or liberal democracy. Using numerous real...

In this reference, Buffery and Marcer cover all of the areas historically inhabited by the Catalan people. These are, in order of size and population: Catalonia, which accounts for over half of the population of the Catalan-speaking areas; Valencia, with over a third; the Balearic Islands with just...

A Bride Goes West is new and fresh because it is impregnated with a just sense of values about life. When Nannie Tiffany of West Virginia married Walt Alderson, who'd already been on the cattle trail for years, in 1882, they went to Montana to start a little ranch. There's plenty about ranching in this book but what is most valuable is about life, about people in this ranch country.