Chinese Development

From the winners of the 2024 Nobel Prize for Economics and the authors of the international bestseller Why Nations Fail "Why is it so difficult to develop and sustain liberal democracy? The best recent work on this subject comes from a remarkable pair of scholars, Daron Acemoglu and James A...

The first comprehensive look at the groundbreaking field of energy medicine and how it can be used to diagnose and treat illness, from one of the world’s foremost practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Today, more of us than ever are discovering the curative powers of energy medicine...

China's Economy: What Everyone Needs to Know® is a concise introduction to the most astonishing economic growth story of the last three decades. In the 1980s, China was an impoverished backwater, struggling to escape the political turmoil and economic mismanagement of the Mao era. Today it is the world's second biggest economy, the largest manufacturing and trading nation, the consumer of half the world's steel and coal, the biggest source of international tourists, and one of the most influential investors in developing countries from southeast Asia to Africa to Latin America.

The practical guide to treating tics and Tourette syndrome using natural and alternative therapies, with a focus on environmental medicine and nutritional and dietary therapy Author Sheila Rogers DeMare discusses a range of categories of tics including spasmodic facial movements, eye blinking...

Is China a genuine partner in Africa's development, or is it building a twenty-first-century colonial empire through economic power rather than territorial conquest? For decades, China has presented itself as Africa's development partner, investing billions of dollars in roads, railways, ports, mines, industrial parks, power stations, and telecommunications networks across the continent. Supporters argue that China is helping Africa achieve what Western powers promised but failed to deliver. They point to new infrastructure, expanding trade, job creation, and an alternative model of ...

Dexter Roberts lived in Beijing for two decades working as a reporter on economics, business and politics for Bloomberg Businessweek. In The Myth of Chinese Capitalism, Roberts explores the reality behind today's financially-ascendant China and pulls the curtain back on how the Chinese manufacturing machine is actually powered.  

Two ancient civilizations. Two resilient peoples. One shared message for a fractured world. Weaving the Way explores the profound parallels between Jewish and Chinese thought, linking two traditions that have survived upheaval, rebuilt across generations, and nurtured the priority of learning, discipline, and moral responsibility. Drawing from sources as diverse as the Torah, the Talmud, the I Ching, Five Element Theory, Kabbalistic psychology, and modern therapeutic insight, Annette Poizner reveals the unexpected ways in which these traditions speak to one another. Their teachings converge...

Feeling overwhelmed, drained, or stuck? Discover the ancient secrets to clarity, vitality, and inner calm—all made simple and practical. In today’s fast-paced world, confusion, fatigue, and stress can easily take over. But what if there was an easy, natural way to regain balance and feel your best, without complicated routines or endless trial and error? The Power of the Five Elements shows you how to transform your well-being using the time-tested wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine.

What if character is not something you are born with, but something you build? More than two and a half thousand years ago, in a world of political disorder and social upheaval, Confucius developed a radical idea: human beings can be cultivated. Through learning, ritual, relationships, reflection, and repeated practice, he believed that people could reshape their character — and that better people could create better families, institutions, and societies. But the real Confucius is far more interesting than the serene dispenser of quotations he later became. Born into reduced circumstances...

In Book Two of the Handyman series, Pete, the down-on-his-luck former Marine, is awakened by a voice from his past, the voice of his first love lost through betrayal. In moments, he is drawn back into a world of violence where only slivers of a second stand between the Quick and the Dead. Can Pete keep her alive long enough for them to unravel the arcane purposes of a Chinese cabal intent on corrupting the tech industry and backed by a crack team of ruthless killers? This story is a part of the Nexus Universe, and you'll discover new characters and see some of the original Nexus characters ...

The Path of the Superior Man: 100 Lessons from Confucius to Transform Your Life Unlock the Timeless Wisdom That Shaped Civilization Are you searching for a foundation of calm, clarity, and purpose in a chaotic modern world? For over 2,500 years, the teachings of Confucius have guided leaders, inspired scholars, and defined personal virtue. This essential collection distills the monumental philosophy of the Master into 100 powerful, actionable quotes designed to guide your journey to personal and professional excellence. What You'll Discover Inside: 100 Unique, Hand-Selected Quotes: ...

司马懿的处世智慧、人生哲学处处精彩，处处显示出他的与众不同。本有声书书以“胜者为王”作为命题，借由司马懿的案例来谈如何取得人生的胜利…… 司馬懿的處世智慧、人生哲學處處精彩，處處顯示出他的與眾不同。本有聲書以「勝者為王」作為命題，借由司馬懿的案例來談如何取得人生的勝利……

From a long-time Alibaba executive and former special assistant to Jack Ma, this is the first book to articulate how Alibaba's unique culture and “tai chi” management principles are providing a business and economic development model for the rest of the world. If you took the economic might...

良好口才，是走向成功的因素之一。本有声书以著名主持人蔡康永的说话艺术、和蔡康永在主持节目中遇到的经典案例为解释对象，分析总结出与人交往的谈话艺术。…… 良好口才，是走向成功的因素之一。本有聲書以著名主持人蔡康永的說話藝術、和蔡康永在主持節目中遇到的經典案例為解釋對象，分析總結出與人交往的談話藝術。

Many people are curious about China, yet somehow that curiosity has not translated into a better understanding of this remarkable culture and its countless stories. China Simplified books explore the language, history, and more in quick-listen, engaging formats making the country and culture super-accessible for a busy world; "untangling the noodles" for you!

谁的青春不迷茫？情商高的青春不迷茫。一个人的快乐与自信，情商占80%，智商占20%。智商只能判别对错，情商才能让你破除人生中的迷茫和困惑……誰的青春不迷茫？情商高的青春不迷茫。一個人的快樂與自信，情商佔80%，智商佔20%。智商只能判別對錯，情商才能讓你破除人生中的迷茫和困惑……

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Discover how the dramatic clash of empires and trade forged a modern Asian metropolis out of forgotten river mudflats. Perfect for your daily commute, this atmospheric historical journey immerses you in the tense, hybrid culture of a treaty port fractured by extreme wealth and inequality...

本有声书收集了当代大学生在面对社会、生活、情感時所碰到的66个问题，一一作解，协助他们更好的看清自己，更有自信走入这个烦扰却也精彩的社会……本有聲書收集了當代大學生在面對社會、生活、情感時所碰到的66個問題，一一作解，協助他們更好的看清自己，更有自信走入這個煩擾卻也精彩的社會……

Explore how an agrarian empire evolved into a global economic superpower through ten dramatic historical turning points. Perfect for your morning commute, this sweeping narrative bypasses tedious chronologies to deliver a high-energy journey through the defining eras of Asian history. Whether...