The international market for antique Chinese furniture is booming, and masterpieces from the Ming and Qing dynasties are now worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. Chinese Furniture is a survey of th
China may have adopted a strategy of privatization (beyond just the market) that has allowed some citizens to be "entrepreneurs of self," observe editors Zhang (anthropology, U. of California at Davis
This volume provides a reference textbook and comprehensive compilation of multifaceted perspectives on the legal issues arising from the conservation and exploitation of non-human biological resource
There are spooky pop-up surprises to discover inside this fun book as the Haunted House comes alive this Halloween! Kids will love reading the comically creepy rhymes about the ghosts, witches, ghoul
In this completely revised and up-to-date edition, the world's most accomplished architects-Gehry, Pei, Meier, Nouvel, Piano, and 37 more-express their views on creativity, inspiration, and legacy in
A re-telling of the traditional Chinese fable for children just beginning to read.When the Monkey King angers the Emperor of Heaven, he is set a task by Buddha to determine whether he is to be punishe
* The definitive guide understanding and dealing with the different children mental health issues. * Filled with techniques to cope and strategies to help your child thrive, no matter their environmen
Efficient management of product information is vital for manufacturing enterprises in this information age. Considering the proliferation of product information, tight production schedules, and intens
Bonnae Gokson’s book Butterflies and All Things Sweet opens a window into the inspiration and ideas behind her extraordinary cake designs. Unique in the world, these cakes encapsulate the creative vis
This is the second of a series of wisdom books designed for advanced readers, or to be read to little ones by their parents. Each story aims to show children how to think creatively – “outside the box
The potential role and benefits of agroforestry in sustainable agriculture have been recognized for some time. However, until recently there has been only a limited amount of quantitative physiologica
This new edition provides an update on the considerable amount of evidence on tree-crop interactions which has accumulated during the last two decades, especially on the more complex multi-strata agro
Two themed book and plush toy sets for children aged three and over. Each box contains a 32 page, casebound book with either favorite bedtime lullabies or nursery rhymes to enjoy. All of the rhymes an
Studies in the Contract Laws of Asia provides an authoritative account of the contract law regimes of selected Asian jurisdictions, including the major centres of commerce where until now, limited cri
In 1926, 12-year-old Fu Lee lives with his grandparents in a small village in China. He lives with his grandparents because his parents are dead. It is a difficult life but made easier by the love Lee
