Wang Wei was one of the most celebrated poets of China's Tang Dynasty (618-907). An influential painter and practitioner of Chan (Zen) Buddhism, many of his poems contain concise and evocative descriptions of nature whose elegant minimalism offers subtle expression of a transcendence from everyday life. While this purity of poetic expression is what Wang Wei's reputation is built upon, he lived a courtly life of highs and lows in a tumultuous era, suffering demotions and exile, imprisonmen...

The New York Times bestseller, Financial Times and Sunday Times Book of the YearShortlisted for the Financial Times and Schroders Business Book of the YearThe book we need to understand China today: a riveting, first-hand account of its seismic progress from an indispensable expert voiceFor close to a decade, Dan Wang has been observing China’s tumultuous and astounding gr...

Essays on the contemporary continuum of incarceration: the biopolitics of juvenile delinquency, predatory policing, the political economy of fees and fines, and algorithmic policing.What we see happening in Ferguson and other cities around the country is not the creation of livable spaces, but the creation of living hells. When people are trapped in a cycle of debt it also can affect their subjectivity and how they temporally inhabit the world by making it difficul...

Brought to you by Penguin.From an indispensable voice on China, comes a riveting, first-hand account of China's seismic progressFor close to a decade, Dan Wang has been observing China’s tumultuous and astounding growth. The state has constructed towering bridges, gleaming railways and sprawling factories to improve economic outcomes in record time. But rapid change has also sent ripples of pain throughout society.China has grown so...

The competition is over, but their trials have only begun…Quinn and her friends may have survived the deadly Ethodine and stopped the Sylph queen’s tyrannical schemes—but that victory was just the start. Now they must hold together a fragile alliance of rival clans who barely trust one another—let alone their new fire-wielding queen.With goblin attacks on the rise and the moonrain drought tightening its grip on the land, tensions heighten. And as...

Looking for a natural, effective way to manage your anxiety?"Anxiety First Aid" is here to help.Meditation expert and TEDx speaker Robert Wang leads you through 8 guided meditations and 6 bonus techniques. Each specifically designed to help disrupt the root cause of your anxiety rather than just managing the symptoms.These beginner-friendly tools are fast and effective (10-15 minutes each) and they work directly on your nervous system. No medication, supplements, or...

A beautifully illustrated collection of 20 Chinese myths retold for children aged 7-9.Delve into a world of magical creatures, powerful gods and brave warriors in this thrilling compendium of Chinese myths. With 20 exciting tales alongside fascinating historical information, this is a must-have introduction for young readers intrigued by the ancient civilisation of China.From the creation of the world to the first emperors, this book charts the full sweep o...

2024 Wishing Shelf Book Awards (Audiobook)- FINALISTDual POV, 100% human-narrated.Two outcasts. One lost boy. A daring quest for freedom.In the aftermath of a rebellion against William the Conqueror, northern England lies in ruins, its people scattered and starved.Aelfric, a 14-year-old thrall, flees from his master and stumbles upon a cache of stolen laundry. The thief? Aliwyn, a girl around his age ostrac...

"From Tea to Coffee is a wonderful exploration of history and a life that has extended across half a century and two continents. For those who believe that East and West can never meet or can only stand in opposition to each other, this memoir offers a beautiful counterpoint." —Bennett R. Coles, award-winning author of six published books including Dark Star Rising"Cheng Wang's transformative evolution from young Communist ideologue to astute western observer is a must-read cultura...

Office 2016 For Dummies (9781119293477) was previously published as Office 2016 For Dummies (9781119077374). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.The bestselling Microsoft Office book of all timePacked with straightforward, friendly instruction, this updated edition of the bestselling Microsoft...

Twelve short stories, varying in theme and form, explore the margins of mortality, conscience, and female identity across time and culture. Blurring the edges between genres, Infinitesimal is a whirlwind of academia and plot twists, dystopian world building and philosophical revelations, from colossal concepts down to the very small.If the world becomes completely utilitarian, where do all the elders go? How does one of ancient China's most powerful women spend her mornings? When l...

This comic version of Genghis Khan charts his rise from an angst-ridden youth trying to rebuild his clan to become a fearsome warrior fighting back to regain what he had lost and more. This is the tale of one man who laid claim on the whole of Mongolia and created a mammoth empire stretching across Asia and Europe; a man whose name invoked fear in rulers everywhere. Genghis Khan, through his great vision, courage and determination, overcame all odds to make history by almost conquering the...