The untold story of China's rise as a global superpower, chronicled through the diplomatic shock troops that connect Beijing to the world. China's Civilian Army charts China's transformation from an isolated and impoverished communist state to a global superpower from the perspective of those on the front line: China's diplomats. They give a rare perspective on the greatest geopolitical drama of the last half century. In the early days of the People's Republic, d...

When General Allenby arrived in Egypt in June 1917, and assumed command of the Egyptian Expeditionary Force, British prestige in the East was at a very low ebb. The evacuation of Gallipoli in December 1915, followed by the fall of Kut el Amara four months later, and by our two unsuccessful attacks on Gaza in the spring of the following year, had invested the Turkish arms with a legend of invincibility which was spreading rapidly in all Moslem countries. For the first time in seven centurie...

Tough Crimes is a collection of thoughtful and insightful stories by twenty of Canada’s most prominent criminal lawyers. In the book, they write about cases that had surprising turns, or that presented personal or ethical challenges. We’ve all heard the media’s take on notorious criminals, but when have we had a chance to hear directly from the lawyers who defended or prosecuted them? We’ve all lamented the fate of a person who we think was wrongfully accused, but who better to explain wha...

Home and Away – A Civil Engineering Odyssey draws on the author's long career as an engineer responsible for many projects around the world. In the memoir he highlights some of those projects with descriptions of the design processes and the construction methods used to bring the works to successful completion, keeping technical detail to the minimum needed for the reader's understanding of the projects. Personal reminiscences of his travels complement descriptions of life as an engineer. ...

THE NUCLEAR FUSIONNuclear fusion is a fascinating and cutting-edge method of generating energy that might fundamentally alter our way of life. The same process that powers the stars is at work here, and if we can harness it, it will provide a plentiful and healthy supply of energy for a very long time.With our in-depth manual, "The Nuclear Fusion Book," learn the revolutionary developments in nuclear fusion. Examine the physics behind this limitless supply of clean energy t...

For most women, a positive pregnancy test would bring joy. But for Angie, it marks the beginning of a nightmare that will bring heartbreak and despair.All too aware of the dire consequences she faces, she knows she never should have gotten pregnant in the first place. Her husband doesn't know the family secret that killed her mother and overshadows his happiness at becoming a father - and Angie isn't going to be the one to tell him.As her marriage and her life begin to fall...

The moving true story of Perth the beagle.'Perth was a dog larger than life. She bought us adventure, drama and joy. She changed us forever.'From the instant they spotted the forlorn puppy in the kennel, Cindy and Peter Martin knew she was the one for them. Refusing to remain a mere pet, Perth becomes an adored member of the household - fiercely loyal, impossibly intelligent and totally trusting. The Martins swear to always let Perth run free, and she becom...

In 2017 Martin Peter Kielty decided to abandon his life in Glasgow, Scotland, and move onto a narrowboat on the canals of England and Wales. It took two years to escape the shackles of a media career and city life. Those years were followed by a long period of building a new relationship with the world around him. This anthology of poems and short stories were written during that period, and reflect the flashpast ideas, recurring suspicions and offset observations that led to the creation ...

Born in St. Petersburg, Russia, in 1904, George Balanchine was the 20th century’s towering figure of classical ballet. Coming to America in 1933, Balanchine founded the School of American Ballet and the New York City Ballet, where he hired the Danish-born Peter Martins as a dancer and, later, as a choreographer. Balanchine and Me is dedicated to Martins’s profound artistic relationship with George Balanchine, who taught him a new, freer style of dance, and ultimately entrusted Martins with...

THE JAMES WEBB SPACE TELESCOPEDo you find the enigmas of space fascinating? Do you aspire to go beyond our solar system and discover the vastness of the cosmos? Your ticket to a breathtaking adventure into space is the James Webb Space Telescope.The next generation of space telescopes, the James Webb Space Telescope, is scheduled to launch in 2021 and is intended to replace the Hubble Space Telescope. This cutting-edge telescope's potent technology will enable it to take br...

Echoes of war in a Cotswold's townSituated in the Cotswolds, Burford has always possessed a sense of tranquillity: medieval stone cottages and streets seemingly untouched by the passage of time. War, however, weighed down on every part of the British Isles and Burford was no exception.Burford's Wartime Stories is a social history - a mosaic of memories that reveals how ordinary people responded to extraordinary times. From the Crimean and Boer Wars...

This book was written as a lifeline for women who are involved with men who lie, cheat, and mistreat their wives or girlfriends. Readers join a support group of four smart, educated women with careers and families who were lied to and devastated by the people who promised to love, honor, and protect them--their husbands. If you are hurting, open this book and turn to a section that meets your needs. You may feel worthless and lost now, but you can become stronger than ever. Liars, Chea...