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Travel Hong Kongby MobileReference
MobileReference.com 2010; US$ 4.99This illustrated Travel Guide is designed for optimal navigation on Kindle and other electronic devices. It is indexed alphabetically and by category, making it easier to access individual articles. Articles feature information about attractions, landmarks, districts, transportation, cultural venues, dining, history and much more. Addresses, telephones, hours of operation and admissions information are included. The guide is complimented by clearly marked maps that are linked to city attractions. The interlinked phrasebook includes over 1,000 phrases and a pronunciation guide.Table of ContentsHow to Use This Travel GuideEssentials: A-Z INDEX | Mandarin Phrasebook | Cantonese Phrasebook | Eat | Drink | Sleep | Stay Safe | Contact | Units Conversion1.... more...
Hong Kong's Historyby Tak-Wing Ngo
Routledge 1999; US$ 64.95Rewriting Hong Kong's history from the bottom up, the chapters investigate vital, but hitherto obscured aspects of the colony's rise. more...
Manchurian Crisis and Japanese Society, 1931-33by Sandra Wilson
RoutledgeCurzon 2001; US$ 200.00This book explores the reaction to the Manchurian crisis of different sections of the state and of a number of different groups in Japaneses society, particularly rural groups, women's organizations and business associations. more...
Tibetan Independence Movementby Jane Ardley
RoutledgeCurzon 2002; US$ 170.00The first serious analysis of the Tibetan independence movement, this book is also the first to view the struggle from a comparative perspective, making an overt comparison with the Indian independence movement. more...
Storm on the Horizonby David J. Morris
Simon & Schuster 2004; US$ 16.99Storm on the Horizon is the little-known story of the key land battle of Desert Storm: the Battle for Khafji -- and how that engagement has become part of military history. Combining some of the most powerful writing on war ever with a Marine's eyeview of combat, former Marine officer David J. Morris has brilliantly recreated this crucial battle that nearly changed the outcome of the Persian Gulf War. Storm on the Horizon is war writing at its finest. On January 29, 1991, Saddam Hussein launched his three best armored divisions across the Kuwaiti border and into the Islamic Holy Land of Saudi Arabia. Their mission: to disrupt the massive U.S.-led Coalition preparing to evict them from Kuwait, and to bloody the Americans on CNN. Caught... more...
The Bird Fancierby Alastair Morrison
Pandanus Books 2001; US$ 28.00An engaging account of the author's own travels through Britain, Scandinavia, Iceland, Europe, South America and Asia, in search of bird specimens for the British Museum and live birds for the London Zoo. more...
Global Shanghai, 1850?2010by Jeff Wasserstrom
RoutledgeCurzon 2004; US$ 39.95This book concentrates on the modern history of this urban center and analyses the major periods of globalization that the city has encountered. more...
Hong Kong's Transition to Chinese Ruleby Ralf Horlemann
RoutledgeCurzon 2002; US$ 195.00Examining developments following Hong Kong's return to Chinese sovereignty, this book argues that genuine autonomy from the central government in Beijing is impossible without a democratic system in Hong Kong. more...
Xinjiangby Michael Dillon
RoutledgeCurzon 2003; US$ 39.95This book provides a comprehensive overview of Xinjiang. It introduces Xinjiang's history, economy and society, and above all outlines the political and religious opposition by the Turkic peoples of Xinjiang to Chinese communist rule. more...
Territories of the People's Republic of Chinaby Tara Boland-Crewe; David Lea
Europa Publications 2002; US$ 260.00Provides up-to-date and impartial information that helps give an understanding of the regional dimension of the country as well place it in economic, political and historical contexts more...