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  • China under the Empress Dowager : Being the history of the life and times of Tzŭ Hsi

    by J. O. P. Bland and Sir E. Backhouse ...
    Welcome to the intriguing world of "China under the Empress Dowager: Being the History of the Life and Times of Tzŭ Hsi" by J. O. P. Bland and Sir E. Backhouse, a vivid portrayal of one of the most influential figures in Chinese history.Explore the captivating story of Empress Dowager Tzŭ Hsi, a woman of immense power and influence who ruled China for nearly half a century. Bland and Backhouse's ... Read more

    $1.36 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Houseboat Days in China

    by J.O.P. Bland ...
    British journalist J.O.P. Bland, described as "the best-informed Westerner on China in the world", promises a "record of idleness", of leisurely cruises through the backwaters of the Chinese countryside. But he brings us much more. Through his account of wanderings in the time-trapped heartland of China and his personal encounters with the locals in the very early 20th century, Bland offers deep ... Read more

    $8.09 CAD

  • The Babylonian Story of the Deluge and the Epic of Gilgamish

    by Ernest Alfred Thompson Wallis Budge, J.O.P ...
    A book which attempts to reconstruct two ancient Sumerian stories from photographs of the stone tablets on which they were originally written: one story concerns an ancient account of a deluge (or flood) which destroyed much of civilization); the other concerns the exploits of the mythical Gilgamesh who takes a stand against Agga, the king of Kish. The epic also presents a striking portrayal of ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • China Under The Empress Dowager: Being The History of The Life And Times of Tzŭ Hsi

    by J. O. P. Bland and Sir E. Backhouse ...
    China Under the Empress Dowager: Being the History of the Life and Times of Tzŭ Hsi by J. O. P. Bland and Sir E. Backhouse offers a comprehensive and detailed account of one of the most influential figures in late Qing Dynasty China. Published in 1911, this historical work provides an in-depth look at the life and reign of Empress Dowager Cixi, a key player in China's political and social ... Read more

    $1.36 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Schemes of the Kaiser

    by Juliette Adam ...
    Translated by J. O. P. Bland ...
    In "The Schemes of the Kaiser," Juliette Adam delves into the intricate political strategies and motivations of Kaiser Wilhelm II during the tumultuous period leading up to World War I. Through meticulous research and incisive commentary, Adam presents a narrative interwoven with vivid historical detail, illuminating the interplay of ambition, diplomacy, and power. Her literary style deftly ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Schemes of the Kaiser

    Unraveling Imperial Ambition: The Kaiser's Political Maneuvers Revealed

    by Juliette Adam ...
    Translated by J. O. P. Bland ...
    In "The Schemes of the Kaiser," Juliette Adam offers an incisive exploration of the political machinations and rivalries that characterized the early 20th century, particularly through the lens of Germany's imperial ambitions. Written in a richly descriptive style, the book combines intricate narrative with astute political critique, reflecting both Adam's keen intellect and her keen observations ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • From Safety to Safety Science

    The Evolution of Thinking and Practice

    by Paul Swuste, Jop Groeneweg, Frank W. Guldenmund, Coen van Gulijk, Saul Lemkowitz, Yvette Oostendorp, Walter Zwaard ...
    How do accidents and disasters occur? How has knowledge of accident processes evolved? A significant improvement in safety has occurred during the past century, with the number of accidents falling spectacularly within industry, aviation and road traffic. This progress has been gradual in the context of a changing society. The improvements are partly due to a better understanding of the accident ... Read more

    $86.56 CAD

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  • Chinese Account of the Opium War

    by Yuan Wei ...
    Wei Yuan was a Chinese scholar from Shaoyang, Hunan. He moved to Yangzhou in 1831, where he remained for the rest of his life. He is best known for writing Military history of the Qing Dynasty , a narrative work on the Opium War, and Illustrated Treatise on the Maritime Kingdoms , which consisted of Western material collected by Lin Zexu during and after the First Opium War. ... Read more

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  • China in the 21st Century:What Everyone Needs to Know

    by Jeffrey N. Wasserstrom ...
    Series series What Everyone Needs to Know
    The need to understand this global giant has never been more pressing: China is constantly in the news, yet conflicting impressions abound. Within one generation, China has transformed from an impoverished, repressive state into an economic and political powerhouse. In China in the 21st Century: What Everyone Needs to Know, Jeffrey Wasserstrom provides cogent answers to the most urgent questions ... Read more

    $9.59 CAD

  • Midnight in Peking

    The Murder That Haunted the Last Days of Old China

    by Paul French ...
    January, 1937: Peking is a heady mix of privilege and scandal, lavish cocktail bars and opium dens, warlords and corruption, rumours and superstition – and the clock is ticking down on all of it.In the exclusive Legation Quarter, the foreigners are jumpy. Japanese troops are poised to attack, and word has it the Chinese government is about to cut a deal with Tokyo, leaving Peking to its fate. Fear ... Read more

    $20.89 CAD

  • The Complete Travel Writings of Mark Twain

    The Innocents Abroad + Roughing It + A Tramp Abroad + Following the Equator + Some Rambling Notes of an Idle Excursion

    by Mark Twain ...
    This carefully crafted ebook: “The Complete Travel Writings of Mark Twain” is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents.It is a complete collection of Mark Twain’s travel writings – including ‘The Innocents Abroad’, ‘Roughing It’, ‘A Tramp Abroad’, ‘Following the Equator’ and ‘Some Rambling Notes of an Idle Excursion‘ - presented in a single volume.Based on a ... Read more

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  • Risk: An Introduction

    The Concepts of Risk, Danger and Chance

    by Ben Ale ...
    Investments, global warming and crossing the road – risk is a factor embedded in our everyday lives but do we really understand what it means, how it is quantified and how decisions are made? In six chapters Ben Ale explains the concepts, methods and procedures for risk analysis and in doing so provides an introductory understanding of risk perception, assessment and management.Aided by over ... Read more

    $97.55 CAD