Fascinated and often baffled by China, Anglophone writers turned to classics for answers. In poetry, essays, and travel narratives, ancient Greece and Rome lent interpretative paradigms and narrative shape to Britain's information on the Middle Kingdom. While memoirists of the diplomatic missions in 1793 and 1816 used classical ideas to introduce Chinese concepts, Roman history held ominous precedents for Sino-British relations according to Edward Gibbon and Samuel Taylor Coleridge. John K...

Chris Murray reveals the largely unknown and rather surprising history of the British superhero. It is often thought that Britain did not have its own superheroes, yet Murray demonstrates that there were a great many in Britain and that they were often used as a way to comment on the relationship between Britain and America. Sometimes they emulated the style of American comics, but they also frequently became sites of resistance to perceived American political and cultural hegemony, drawin...

This indispensable guide to classics of marketing strategy, summarizing the lessons of seventeen of the most influential titles in the field.The featured books include:Crossing the Chasm by Geoffrey MooreThe Popcorn Report by Faith PopcornThe Anatomy of Buzz by Emanuel RosenPurple Cow by Seth GodinRelationship Marketing by Regis McKennaDon't Think Pink by Lisa Johnson a...

MARCHING ON TOGETHER…But it’s a battle for Leeds City to survive.1912 – the legendary Herbert Chapman joins Leeds City as manager.His mission: to turn Leeds City into a footballing force.One of his first signings is youngster Jimmy Jack, recruited from the local leagues.All looks good. Until 1914, and the outbreak of World War 1.The war has a massive effect on the destiny of Leeds City and Jimmy Jack.This gripping novel tells the stor...

Unknown Conflicts of the Second World War: Forgotten Fronts is a collection of chapters dealing with various overlooked aspects of the Second World War. The aim is to give greater depth and context to the war by introducing new stories about regions of the world and elements of the war rarely considered.These chapters represent new discussions on previously undeveloped narratives that help to expand our understanding of the interconnectedness of the war. It also provides an expande...

Get people to read, listen to, and watch your LinkedIn messagesThe Ultimate LinkedIn Messaging Guide is for salespeople, businesses, recruiters, and LinkedIn users who struggle to get replies and results on the essential business platform. In this book, author Daniel Disney shows you just how powerful LinkedIn can be when you figure out how to do it right. You’ll discover how to use LinkedIn messages to get noticed by employers, get attention to your busin...

What If You Could Just Flip A Switch And Activate Your Body's Fat-Burning Mode?Admit it. You've tried counting calories, eliminating every ounce of fat from your diet, and working out until you nearly passed out due to exhaustion. But if you're like 90% of dieters, none of it really helped.This astonishing failure rate shows that something is terribly wrong with today's mainstream fitness advice. So it's time you tried something completely different - like the ketogenic diet ...

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Lose Weight and Burn Fat with Two of the Healthiest Diets in the World!When it comes to dieting, scientists and nutritionists usually disagree heavily on the best way to lose weight.However, two diets is the crowd’s favorite and is universally recommended by the scientific and fitness community – the DASH & Mediterranean diet.The secret of these diets lies not only in what you eat but how you approach food psychologically and emotionally. Establishing a healthy relatio...

What If You Could Just Flip A Switch And Activate Your Body's Fat-Burning Mode?Admit it. You've tried counting calories, eliminating every ounce of fat from your diet, and working out until you nearly passed out due to exhaustion. But if you're like 90% of dieters, none of it really helped.This astonishing failure rate shows that something is terribly wrong with today's mainstream fitness advice. So it's time you tried something completely different - like the ketogenic diet....

Improve Your Health & Lose Weight FAST Using this LIFE-CHANGING Anti-Inflammatory & Plant Based Diet for Beginners Guide!Did you know that various nutritional research on Anti-Inflammation & plant-based diets shows a reduced risk of heart disease, diabetes, certain cancers, metabolic syndrome, depression, and frailty? They also claim that these diets are linked to better mental health and optimal physical function.The problem here is that most people think these diets are bor...

LOOK HERE: Learn About the MOST Effective Way to EFFORTLESSLY Get More Fruits & Vegetables into Your Diet Using this Beginner’s Juicing Guide!Did you know that adding more fruits and vegetables to your diet helps improve your mental health and overall wellbeing? Without them, you’re more likely to suffer from hemorrhoids, diverticulosis, and constipation.Unfortunately, while all of us know this, only very few people are able to religiously consume fruits and veggies on a dail...