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It's All Chinese to Me is a fun and authentic introduction to Chinese culture that allows readers, tourists, and business travelers to experience what ultimately makes China so unique--its people. Learn about Chinese customs, proper etiquette for all types of situations, and how to...

There is something peaceful and serene about the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay. Away from I-95's busy metropolitan corridor, the region's tranquil and picturesque towns reveal glimpses of history dating back to colonial days in their architecture and festivals and fairs. First occupied...

Overcrowding. Lengthy queues. Resentment from locals. Loss of authenticity. Disappointment. As tourists, how can we break this cycle and improve tourism for locals, their communities, their culture and environment - as well as for ourselves? By taking steps to "be invisible," of course!Unbeknownst to...

Colorado Hiking with Kids Takes You and Your Family on a Wild Adventure Through 50 of the Best Hikes Located in the Centennial State!Hiking Colorado with children has never been easier with this comprehensive guide. Organized by region, the hardest decision you need to...

Practical, all-in-one guide to walking the South Downs Way, a 100-mile National Trail footpath which follows the line of chalk hills stretching from Winchester to Eastbourne in southern England. Includes -Booking & Getting to the UK - information for US travelers -82 Maps: 60...

Lucinda Jackson, a harried scientist and business executive, sets off to make a break from her corporate decades and have an "extraordinary" retirement. She launches into a five-phase "Project Escape," complete with a vision, goals, and a scorecard of success to deliver this next...

Learn from the Engagement MastersEducation is a battle for attention. Whether you are a teacher trying to reach a classroom full of students or a parent trying to prepare your child for the world to come, getting our audience to just listen can be...

Palm trees are ubiquitous in the Sunshine State, forming its famous skyline and even gracing its state flag. A product of tropical and subtropical habitats, both native and non-native palm species thrive in the unique ecosystems of this southernmost state. Florida Palms features 40...

Shorebirds and seabirds found on the east coast are truly world globetrotters with migration routes that span oceans and continents. New Jersey Shorebirds is the ideal reference guide for the seasonal visitor or resident to identify commonly seen birds along the coast of eastern...

《庚子十劄》集輯十函，均作於庚子年間，輾轉於苦難，發而為心聲，總體而言，載述了章潤教授自二零一八年七月發表"我們當下的恐懼與期待"後的遭際與不幸。在那篇檄文中，作者對習時代條分縷析，逐點駁斥，警示大難將至。面對往昔生涯，中國曾經的令人揪心而欣慰的短暫進步與變革時段，十劄揮手向晚，灑淚作別。而明示不服，志存抵抗，呼喚良知，所傾吐為一己之心聲，而無不為時代之嘶鳴！Author: 许章润 A Zhangrun)Publisher: BlurbPublished: 01/11/2023Pages: 176Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.59lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.41dISBN: 9781006653414This title is not returnable

New American Press releases a new volume of recently published work from the Midwest each year to bring more visibility to Midwestern writing that is innovative, engaging, finely crafted, and strong in voice."Midwestern" is a term diverse in meaning, and we will seize on...

The definitive photographic guide to the amazing avifauna of South Africa. South Africa - from the vast savanna of Kruger to the unparalleled richness of the Cape - is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world, featuring the highest number of endemics...

REVISED VERSION OF NOVEMBER 2022!Axel Schwab has known Japan for almost 30 years, as a student, an employee and an author. This compact guide tells you what you need to know before you leave, which foods you should try and how to manage when...

Relato del viaje que Rimsky hizo a la revolución nicaragüense en los años ochenta, cuando apenas tenía veinte años. Escrito reflexivamente desde el presente, el breve, pero contundente texto de este libro está intercalado por los diarios (y fotos) que Cynthia Rimsky hizo durante...

A tour of Switzerland through historical and contemporary mapsA map is the perfect pictorial way to explain and entertain. This book achieves both of these goals and provide a detailed picture of Switzerland. Diccon Bewes' search for original maps led him through official archives...

Kill, rape, control ' is the motto of the notorious Mara Salvatrucha gang (MS-13). The street gang, along with its rival, Barrio 18, has become infamous across Central and North America for its brutal violence and deep control of communities. Particularly well established in...

My sand life, my pebble life. My life measured out in tides, coming in and going out. My life measured out in games of trying to spot the sea first. My life measured out in the delicious and indulgent sadness that comes from leaving...

A captivating memoir of living on the streets along California's Highway 1. At twenty-one, Ceilidh Michelle spent a year homeless and drifting through countercultural communities along California's coast, from Venice Beach to Slab City to Big Sur. This restless and turbulent year began when...

See Singapore with fresh eyes With its cutting-edge skyscrapers standing cheek to cheek with traditional Chinese shophouses, picturesque mosques, and neoclassical edifices of its colonial past, Singapore is a traveler's dream, a richly stimulating blend of East and West, old and new. What's more,...

After World War II, veterans and their growing families flocked to sunny Southern California for jobs in the aerospace and defense industries. Capitalizing on the baby boom and expanding suburbs, amusement parks sprang up to entertain residents and their visiting relatives. The crown jewel...