The two Taiwan Strait crises took place during a particularly tense period of the Cold War. Although each incident was relatively brief, their consequences loom large. Based on analyses of newly avail
Watch six breathtaking landscapes from around the world transform in front of your eyes, in this beautifully illustrated book. With simple facts about the wildlife and plants that change through every
Monkey Plays is an energetic companion to Bear Hugs and Panda Kisses. One by one, monkeys add to the jungle fun—swinging from palm trees, hiding in an Indian market, and playing from sundown to sun-up
In 1960, Lin published the collection of stories Memories of Peking: South Side Stories and established her name in Taiwan's literary circle. Based on five sequential stories of a Taiwanese family liv
Through the keen eyes and curious mind of a young girl, Ying-tzu, we are given a glimpse into the adult world of Peking in the 1920s. The five sequential stories in this collection can be read as
Comprehensive reference to successful service design for the telecommunications industry Telecommunications companies operate in increasingly competitive environments. The companies that survive and
A comprehensive and versatile treatment of an important and complex topic in vehicle designWritten by an expert in the field with over 30 years of NVH experience, Noise and Vibration Control of Automo
Pang (cultural and religious studies, Chinese U. of Hong Kong) finds in a commercial product that was more toy than scientific instrument an apt metaphor for changes in how Chinese people saw the worl
Drinking from the waters of lethe and offering herself up as Faerie’s sacrificial Tithe . . . these just might be the least of Abby Sinclair’s problems. Abby’s pact with a daemon—whether or not she re
Monte Carlo methods have been very prominent in computer simulation of various systems in physics, chemistry, biology, and materials science. This book focuses on the discussion and path-integral quan
This book is a study of the causes of the Confucian revival and the party-state’s response in China today. It concentrates on the interactions between state and society, and the implications for the C
From traditional Chinese recipes inspired by Brendan’s grandmother to colorful modern twists, this book takes your dumpling game to the next level, with sauces and sides to spare.Brendan Pang, as seen
