Understanding China: A Guide to China's Economy, History, and Political Culture is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to one of the most influential nations shaping the modern world. Written by respected scholar John Bryan Starr, this fully revised 4****th offers readers a clear, balanced, and deeply informed exploration of China's economy, political system, history, and social transformation.Drawing on decades of aca...

Winner of the Nicholas Bessaraboff PrizeMusical repertory of great importance and quality was performed on viols in sixteenth- and early seventeenth-century England. This is reported by Thomas Mace (1676) who says that ’Your Best Provision’ for playing such music is a chest of old English viols, and he names five early English viol makers than which ’there are no Better in the World’. Enlightened scholars and performers (both professional and amateur) who aim to un...

TavernBy: Bryan John FarrellTavern: A Historical Novel Based Upon An Early San Francisco Saloon And The Family That Operated It describes an underachiever inheriting his family’s saloon. In the process of dealing with the sale, he must make a choice between a woman’s love and his slacker lifestyle.About the AuthorBryan John Farrell was born in Montana, the last of eight children in an Irish France Catholic family. He was raised in San Francisco with very lit...

THE NORTHERNER, PART TWO The Unnamed's newest American legend clashes with Simon Pure, a man he's grown to despise more than anyone he's ever encountered. But as tensions boil over, Simon uncovers a startling revelation about The Northerner that could shatter everything he holds true. How will their uneasy alliance shape the unfolding mysteries of The Unknown War? The answers lie within…

Everyone has a drinking buddy, but there's none more magical than Johnny Appleseed! An American legend, Johnny lived an adventurous life, particularly when he crossed paths with our immortal British redcoat Simon Pure, who shared his pursuit of a good time with good drink. What secrets does Simon reveal in his inebriated state? Plenty.

The fate of America rests entirely in Simon Pure's immortal hands! Though he'd rather drop it and run! Simon, Benedict Arnold, and 13-year-old Albert Einstein face off against the hooded cult-master, the Grand Architect. Will Simon risk his immortality to save Einstein and America? Also: Simon tests the true bounds of his eternal life…and the result will terrify both you AND him!

THE UNNAMED'S REDCOAT IS JUST GETTING STARTED! It is 1892! The year of Coca-Cola, the first public basketball game, and Lizzie Borden picking up an axe! It's also the year that immortal mercenary and former British Revolutionary War soldier Simon Pure finds himself the target of a mysterious cult. One that seems to know everything about him. And now Simon must do something he's never done before—accept help. Help in the form of the most unlikely of allies: a 12-year-old Albert Einstein obs...

Learn the Most Popular Excel Formulas Ever: VLOOKUP, IF, SUMIF, INDEX/MATCH, COUNT, SUMPRODUCT plus Many More!With this book, you'll learn to apply the must know Excel Formulas & Functions to make your data analysis & reporting easier and will save time in the process.With this book you get the following:✔ 101 Ready Made Formulas Covering: LOOKUP, LOGICAL, MATH, STATISTICAL, TEXT, DATE, TIME & INFORMATION✔ Easy to Read Step by Step Guide with Color Screenshot...

The UK economy is heading for a disastrous period of austerity and stagnation – GDP growth is unsustainable, debt is increasing, inequality is widening and unemployment is high. But all of these trends can be reversed by moving a few crucial levers in economic policy.This book offers a bold manifesto for how we can get the economy back on track.In this vital and timely call to action, leading economist and entrepreneur John Mills and political thinker Bryan...

Everything you need to know for any occasion - dinner parties to tailgate potlucks.Here’s a thought. Entertaining isn’t just something that happens when the ladies decide to break out the good china. Any gentleman who enjoys the company of friends, a delicious meal, or a great drink should know how to host a gathering. So shove those frozen burritos out of the way and make some room in the freezer for your stainless steel ice bucket. It’s time to entertain....

You can take charge of any situation rather than fearing your future. By viewing your worries in this new and empowering perspective, you will find peace and be able to embrace the person you were meant to be.In this book i explain:• What is social anxiety;• What are the causes of social anxiety;• The balanced mindset;• Social anxiety disorder and cultural differences;• What are the natural remedies;• How to choose th...

50 Things Every Young Lady Should Know is a young lady’s guide to becoming the type of lady that people respect and enjoy. Without being overly preachy, this resourceful guide will help young women learn the basics of good conduct, respectful interaction, and thoughtful behavior.Some of the manners and etiquette topics include:how to build friendshipsmake and accept an apologyhow to be a delightful dinner ...