Since the reforms of 1978, China has experienced an explosion of growth that not only radically changed the country's economic and social conditions, but also the international economic and strategic scenario. For several decades, the Chinese economy grew by an average of 10% annually, an unprecedented phenomenon. Other Asian countries, such as Japan or South Korea, also had periods of rapid growth and transformation, but in the case of China, the enormous size of its economy was added, wh...

Are the machines in your office living isolated lives? Do you have a few computers at home that you want to connect to each other and the Internet? The best way to share files on a group of computers is to create a network. But how do you do that?Network Know-How is your guide to connecting your machines, filled with practical advice that will show you how to get things done. You'll learn the nitty-gritty of network setup, design, and maintenance, from running cables and p...

The Dhammapada, the Pali version of one of the most popular texts of the Buddhist canon, ranks among the classics of the world's great religious literature. Like all religious texts in Pali, the Dhammapada belongs to the Therevâda school of the Buddhist tradition, adherents of which are now found primarily in Kampuchea, Laos, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. Dhammapada, or 'sayings of the dhamma', is taken to be a collection of the utterances of the Buddha himself. Taken togethe...

Plan, design, and launch a brand in SharePointIf you are planning, designing, and launching your brand using SharePoint, this book and author trio will walk you through everything you need to know in an understandable and approachable way. From specific technologies such as master pages, page layouts, and CSS to offering best-practices and real-world experience for creating successful branding projects through SharePoint 2013, you will learn how to approach your br...

It’s a Power Rangers and VR Troopers double feature!This flipbook facsimile features two classic stories in one book!Follow Ninja White Ranger Tommy as he faces off against Lord Zedd and the Loan Sharks in this 10-page archival adventure, then flip the book to follow VR Trooper Ryan as he rushes to reunite a son with his kidnapped father!

What’s your damage?In 1989, Michael Lehmann’s black comedy Heathers drew a line in the sand, rebuffing the sweetness and optimism of John Hughes’ more popular fare with darkness and death. Launching the careers of Winona Ryder and Christian Slater, Heathers became a cult classic, ranking #5 on Entertainment Weekly’s list of the 50 Best High School Movies and inspiring hoards of teen films that vastly overshadow its fame but lack its acid wit, mor...

A native of the Bay Area, Ross J. Farrar is an internationally renowned singer, songwriter, and lyricist for the post-punk band, Ceremony. In his debut book of poetry, Farrar conjures a narrative voice that evokes Alan Vega of the band Suicide and other New York school artists as he contemplates life outside of music. Farrar’s poems glide between hazy evocations of being young on the West Coast, working at an adult bookstore, and drinking with friends, alongside layers of darker experience...

The Dhammapada, the Pali version of one of the most popular texts of the Buddhist canon, ranks among the classics of the world's great religious literature. Like all religious texts in Pali, the Dhammapada belongs to the Therevâda school of the Buddhist tradition, adherents of which are now found primarily in Kampuchea, Laos, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. Dhammapada, or 'sayings of the dhamma', is taken to be a collection of the utterances of the Buddha himself. Taken togethe...

The memoirs detail Saumarez’s experiences at sea, his strategic insights, and his leadership during key naval engagements, including battles in the Mediterranean and the Atlantic. Ross includes a selection of correspondence that sheds light on Saumarez’s thoughts on naval tactics, his interactions with other prominent figures of the time, and the challenges faced by the British Navy in a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape. Through these letters, readers gain an intimate glimpse into S...

The memoirs detail Saumarez’s experiences at sea, his strategic insights, and his leadership during key naval engagements, including battles in the Mediterranean and the Atlantic. Ross includes a selection of correspondence that sheds light on Saumarez’s thoughts on naval tactics, his interactions with other prominent figures of the time, and the challenges faced by the British Navy in a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape. Through these letters, readers gain an intimate glimpse into S...

I landed at St. Petersburg with a knapsack on my back and a hundred dollars in my pocket. An extensive tour along the borders of the Arctic Circle was before me, and it was necessary I should husband my resources. In my search for a cheap German gasthaus I walked nearly all over the city. My impressions were probably tinctured by the circumstances of my position, but it seemed to me I had never seen so strange a place. LABORERS AND SHIPWRIGHTS. RUSSIAN AND FINN

Two fan-favorite ‘90s franchises return in one collectible flipbook-style graphic novel!Relive two iconic storylines with five vintage-styled adventures starring heroes from both sides of the Morphin Grid.Featuring restored classics reprinted in a single collection for the first time ever, this series celebrates the legacy of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and VR Troopers by offering nostalgic action and classic superhero thr...