Biography of Camboadia's notorious Prime Minister, Pol Pot [Saloth Sar]. xvi, 260 p. : ill., map ; 23 cm. Bright, clean, unmarked copy, appears unread. Weight, 251g. View More...
"The People's Republic, however, is failing. The government is corrupt and weak, the economy is stalling, and the social fabric fraying in both countryside and city. As at so many times in the past, the Chinese people want change. Soon they will demand it." "The Coming Collapse of China does not flinch. It states what almost no one will say out loud: The end of the modern Chinese state is near. The People's Republic has five years, perhaps ten, before it falls. This book tells why."--Jacket. xxii, 344 pages : maps ; 24 cm. An 'as new' copy in a similar, unclipped dustjacket. View More...
In December 1937, in what was then the capital of China, one of the most brutal massacres in the long annals of wartime barbarity occurred. The Japanese army swept into the ancient city of Nanking and within weeks not only looted and burned the defenceless city, but systematically raped, tortured and murdered more than 300000 Chinese civilians. xi, 290pp, photo plates. Bright, clean copy, unmarked. Tight square binding, single crease to spine. Unpacked weight, 306g. Too thick for Lettermail rates. We ship Worldwide, at cost, using both Canada Post and the United States Postal Service, and off... View More...
The 50 year Anniversary Book for Master Hsing Yun's endeavors in Dharma propagation. Chinese language text - some text in English. 647 p. : chiefly ill. (some col.), ports. ; 38 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (12 cm). Editor - Ju Chang ; pictures - Yung Lui ; translator - Miao Guang ; Chinese editor - Man Yi. A massive, impressive biography of an important Buddhist priest from Taiwan, Repoublic of China. Very high quality production values. Book - in pristine condition - is nestled in a purple silk lined interior. The book is boxed in an impressive case complete with magnetic closure. Also included is a col... View More...
The book is full of startling revelations, exploding the myth of the Long March, and showing a completely unknown Mao: he was not driven by idealism or ideology; his intimate and intricate relationship with Stalin went back to the 1920s, ultimately bringing him to power; he welcomed Japanese occupation of much of China; and he schemed, poisoned and blackmailed to get his way". Short-listed for British Book Awards: History Book of the Year 2006. 814 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. An 'as new' copy - bright, fresh and unmarked. Gift quality. Unpacked weight, 1.179kg. We ship Worldwide, at cost, using both Ca... View More...
Based on a decade of research and on interviews with many of Mao's close circle in China who have never talked before--and with virtually everyone outside China who had significant dealings with him--this is the most authoritative life of Mao ever written. xi, 801pp, maps, notes, bibliography, index. A near Fine copy - showing signs of light handling etc Unmarked, No spine creases. Heavy, thick volume may require extra postage. View More...
The author tells the story of her great aunt, whose life combined traditional Chinese and Western cultures - mixed with her own story as a Chinese-American searching for her identity. xx, 215 p. : ill. ; 21 cm. An 'as new' copy - bright, clean and unmarked in a simiklar, unclipped dustjacket.Unpacked weight, 502g. We use both the Canada Post and the United States Postal Service and offer very competitive postal charges - based on actual costs, no overcharging. Canadian's GST is included. Images always available. Shipped well packed. View More...
Description of India at the time of her independence from Britain. 201pp, maps. Bright, clean copy with a sound binding. Unmarked. Dustjacket has a little wear at head of spine and a 3/4" tear to front flap crease. View More...
This volume brings together a number of tracts on problems of India's economic development. First published in 1971. vi, 319 pages ; 22 cm. This copy is completely 'AS NEW' - bright, fresh and unmarked. Bright, glossy wrappers. Tight, square binding, no spine creases. We ship Worldwide, use both Canada Post and the United States Postal Service, and offer postal charges based on our actual costs, without overcharging. This item weighs 408g unpacked. Canadian domestic postal rates rise with weight, size and distance; Rates to the USA calculated by weight alone as per the USPS. World rates are... View More...
Book - 'to introduce the serious student of Indian economics to a small core of essential readings'. 288pp. Bright, clean interior. Signature/date to ffep otherwise unmarked. Tight, square binding, no wear to cloth. Bright, clean, unclipped dustjacket has a little wear/curling to edges. Weight, 520g. View More...
The author, Da Chen, recounts the experiences he had while growing up in China during the Cultural Revolution [1966-1976]. 213 p. ; 22 cm. Bright, clean and unmarked, still fesh. Similar, unclipped dustjacket. See scan. Weight, 370g. View More...
'Secrets of the fabled crossroads of Eurasian civilization are unlocked at last'. History of the westernmost province of China - Sinkiang. 1st edition, 8vo, 386pp, photo illustrated, endpaper maps. Hardcover in blue cloth with price-clipped dustjacket. Light edge-wear to DJ. Weight, 894g. View More...
Attractive book showing the Thal Collection of Chinese Snuff Bottle presented to the Seattle Art Museum in 1996. Text by Jennifer Chen ; with an introduction by Robert Hall. 102 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm. A 'mint', unused and unmarked copy - very clean and fresh. We use both the Canada Post and the United States Postal Service and offer very competitive postal charges - based on actual costs, no overcharging. This item weighs 521g. Canadian domestic postal rates rise with weight, size and distance, USA rates by weight alone. View More...
Health crises in a developing nation. A collection of 17 essays by various contributors. 290pp, photo illustrated. Bright, clean copy with a sound binding. Minor top-edge wear tored cloth. Dustjacket has edge wear & very minor soiling. Weight, 480g. View More...
Small ERxport Catalog. Not dated but estimated to be from the late 1950s / Early 1960s. English and Chinese text. Shows all manner of Tradition Chinese Arts and Crafts wear. Ctalog Suize - 26cm by 18cm, three punched holes at spine with two-color silk ties. 20 pages, all photo illustrated [some in color], with explanatory text. Ships via inexpensive Canada Post Lettermail within North America, or via the USPS Media ail, in card sleeve. From $4.00 to $8.00 depending on exact weight etc. Those requiring Tracking in Canada will find postage considerably more. Tracking with all shipments to th... View More...
Beautifully illustrated survey of the history of Chinese writing from the earliest days. OCLC Number: 156767962. 82pp, profusely illustrated. Text in English. Publication details in Chinese only. Bright, clean, unmarked copy. Tight binding, no spine wear or creases. Weight, 282g. View More...
The author traces back his ancestors thirty-four generations, over 900 years, from Ancient China to modern day America. 528pp, photo illustrated, endpaper maps. Bright, clean, unmarked copy with a sound binding. Weight, 950g. We ship Worldwide, use both Canada Post and the United States Postal Service, and offer postal charges based on our actual costs, without overcharging. View More...
From 'Dream of Red Chambers' by Cao Xueqin, illustrated and interpreted by Linda Chang. 'From an ancient Chinese Tale, the author summons the senses with her camera'. 136pp, illustrated with superb color photographs. Bright, clean, unmarked copy. Book is Fine, dustjacket is nearly so. Weight, 870g. View More...
Commusist Chinese novel of the period after the Land Reform of the 1950's. 573pp, illustrated by Ah Lao, fixed silk page marker.Bright, clean copy with a sound binding. Almost Fine. Very attractive dustjacket with minor edge wear, a small missing piece at foot of spine and minor soiling to back panel. View More...
Second volume of the proceedings of the 2nd International Critical Geography Conference held at Taegu University in South Korea in August of 2000. 394pp, illustrated. Bright, clean and unmarked with a tight, square binding. No creasing to spine.Weight, 850g. We use both the Canada Post and the United States Postal Service and offer very competitive postal charges - based on actual costs, no overcharging. Images always available. Shipped well packed. USA postage usually $6.50 or less. Canadian postage varies considerably depending on weight and destination. Maximum postage to anywhere within ... View More...
