THE CHINESE "LORD OF THE RINGS" - NOW IN ENGLISH FOR THE FIRST TIME.THE SERIES EVERY CHINESE READER HAS BEEN ENJOYING FOR DECADES - 300 MILLION COPIES SOLD."Jin Yong's work, in the Chinese-speaking world, has a cultural currency roughly equal to that of "Harry Potter" and "Star Wars" combined" Nick Frisch, New Yorker"Like every fairy tale you're ever loved, imbued with jokes and epic grandeur. Prepare to be swept along." Jamie Buxton, Daily MailChina: 1200 A.D.Guo Jing has confronted Apothec...
Top 10 Hong Kong. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guides.
by Mike Gerrard and Liam FitzPatrick
Memorials of R. Harold A. Schofield (Late of the China Inland Mission) First Medical Missionary ...
by A T Schofield
China remains an enigma to many. It is suspended in limbo between media reports and the filtered reality of friends and family visits. This enormous and complex country is either vilified for its shortcomings or praised for its vibrancy, culture and heritage. The truth lies somewhere in between. The stories in this fascinating book unearth the modern-day truths of China, in all its complexity, through the words of those who live there. It is a beguiling series of insights and nuggets of knowledg...
Insight Guides Pocket Hong Kong (Travel Guide with Free eBook) (Insight Pocket Guides)
by Insight Guides
Ideal itinerariesand top travel tips in a pocket-sized package. Now with free eBook, and apull-out map.Plan your trip, planperfect days and discover how to get around - this Insight Guides pocket-sizedbook is a convenient, quick-reference companion to discovering what to do andsee in Hong Kong, from top attractions like Victoria Peak, to hidden gems,including Cheung Chau. * Compact,concise, and packed with essential information about Where to Go and What Do,this is an ideal on-the-move com...
Hong Kong is Asia's number one shopping destination but with its abundance of malls, department stores, designer boutiques, and bustling open-air markets, it can be confusing for the uninitiated to navigate. This practical guide leads you to the coolest shops, where you can shop in chic surroundings for stylish and imaginative merchandise. This international crossroads of commerce offers the latest trends in clothing, cosmetics and gifts?and we?ll tell you the best places to look. ? Lavishly ill...
Night Train to Turkistan: Modern Adventures along China's Ancient Silk Road
by Stuart Stevens
The first account of travel in Chinese Turkistan, closed to foreigners since 1949, shows a world where bureaucratic hazards often loom larger than geographical ones. First serial to Esquire.
