Thomas Bird: 6 books

Guilin's reputation as the quintessence of Chinese pastoral beauty has made it one of the country's top travel destinations. The phantasmagoric karst scenery together with intriguing cultural riches make Guilin a China travel destination of world significance. The idyllic countryside near Yangshuo...

Luoyang, China’s capital of 13 dynasties, studded with remnants from the Xia dynasty through the glories of the Han and the Tang. Many visitors are drawn here by the artistic treasures of the Longmen Grottoes which are the sublime summit of Chinese rock sculpture. But beneath the dust of a modern...

The apostle Paul was a vital force in the development of Christianity. Paul’s historical and religious context affects the theological interpretation of Paul’s writings, no small issue in the whole of Christian theology. Recent years have seen much controversy about the apostle Paul, his...

This is a book intended to help the average voter sort out the constant stream of misinformation and rhetoric emanating from political candidates, media, talking heads, and talk shows in order that they can formulate their own strategies about whats best for our country and intelligently exercise...

The most complete overview of woodworking. Taunton’s Complete Illustrated Guide to Woodworking, the quintessential one-volume reference, covers all the fundamentals woodworkers need to know. No need to wait—start benefiting from the expert advice and detailed graphics you’ll find here. Content...

Was ist die Natur? Was verbirgt sich in ihr? Wir haben in diesem Buch versucht, anhand von Auszügen aus den Werken Sri Aurobindos, der Mutter und anderen Autoren, eine Antwort auf diese Fragen zu finden – in den Tieren, den Pflanzen und selbst den Steinen, die scheinbar leblos und unbewusst sind,...