Out of the Gobi: My Story of China and America, Hardcover - Weijian Shan

DescriptionForeword by Janet YellenWeijian Shan's Out of the Gobi is a powerful memoir and commentary that will be one of the most important books ...

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Acclaimed poet Shane McCrae's latest collection is a book about freedom told through stories of captivity. Historical persona poems and a prose mem...

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DescriptionThe dramatic real life stories of four young people caught up in the mass exodus of Shanghai in the wake of China's 1949 Communist revol...

American diners began to flock to Chinese restaurants more than a century ago, making Chinese food the first mass-consumed cuisine in the United St...

Cycling Home from Siberia author Rob Lilwall's unique adventure through freezing China from Mongolia to Hong Kong - this time on foot.Publisher: Ho...

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The first in a series of fine art books for children, introducing the subject by a different theme in each instalment. This exploration of the them...

The second in an introductory series to fine art, curated for young children as never before: by themeFor children everywhere, sleep is part of the...

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No one likes to be bored. Two leading psychologists explain what causes boredom and how to listen to what it is telling you, so you can live a more...

Dekota Gregory's best friend, Brandon, died when they were juniors at Oklahoma State University, but the experience ultimately led him to the love ...

My First Book of Chinese Words introduces young children to basic words and concepts in the Chinese language through colorful rhymes and beautiful ...

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A global future in the history of a single village After a decade away from her ancestral family village, during which she became a writer and lite...

DescriptionOut of the Ashes is the story of a Mid-American family met with the pain of unexpected tragedy and loss. Their faith in God and support ...

Reducere. Rediscover the golden age of the Western with this collection of four unforgettable novels of honor, adventure, and violence set against the magnif...

DescriptionDavid Byrne's play about Imelda Marcos called for the theater to be transformed into a disco. Spanish photographer Fernando Sancho found...

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DescriptionIn 1874, an amazing event took place. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) initiated the rescue of a se...

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Out of the Darkness reveals a grittier side of football. Former Leicester and Sunderland winger Matt Piper retired aged 24, after 16 knee operation...

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DescriptionA groundbreaking, breathtaking history of the Chinese workers who built the Transcontinental Railroad, helping to forge modern America o...

In Downeast, Gigi Georges follows five girls as they come of age in one of the most challenging and geographically isolated regions on the Eastern ...

Julian Romane examines the military events behind the emergence of the Sui and Tang dynasties in the period 581-626 AD. Narrating the campaigns and...

Unshakeable is the brilliant autobiography of Shane Byrne, the most successful motorcycle racer in the history of the British Superbike Championship.

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Reducere. From award-winning author Sharon Draper comes Out of My Mind, the story of a brilliant girl who cannot speak or write. "If there is one book teens ...

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