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New: the growth of the Chinese film industry, Chinese cuisine; immigration (the Chinese who live abroad); How the growth of the economy has created a new wealthy class within the communist state. Capitalism without democracy.
Looks at India's history, family life, homes, villages, cities, education, languages, occupations, social problems, and customs.
Learn about the country of Japan, how traditional and modern ways of life are blended, the challenges faced by Japanese society, and leisure activities.
This collection of essays focus on subjects which formed the basis of his life's work -- the changing character of Canadian landscape and society, and the urbanization of that society, including aspects of its historical evolution, its present spacial forms and current social issues.
Meet Helen Keller --- advocate for the blind and deaf. The story of Helen’s struggles to learn how to communicate and the enormous difference she made for the blind and deaf around the world is told in level-appropriate language and detailed illustrations. A Level 3 first reader.
This book discusses the religious beliefs, traditional arts, customs, fine arts, and festivals of Japan.
This beautifully designed book covers every aspect of the fascinating land of Japan -- its geography, natural phenomena, resources, and agriculture.-- Earthquakes and volcanoes-- Japan's geography-- China's cultural influence-- 1300 years of emperors-- Life in Samurai Japan-- Japanese government-- Crowded cities-- Recycling champions-- Terrace and mixed farming-- How rice is grown-- High-tech fishing-- Glossary and index
In October 1950, within days of the establishment of the People’s Republic of China, Mao achieved an exceptional feat that no ruler of Dynastic China had ever accomplished before - the annexation of Tibet. The achievement was unique in that Tibet, with a territorial expanse four and a half times the size of France, a cultural heritage as old as that of any ancient civilization of the world, and seat of one of largest religions of the world, was forcibly occupied without any intervention by nations who claimed to be champions of liberty, freedom, human rights, and equality. Amazingly, the nation whose national security was directly affected by the act, not only remained oblivious, but playe...
"Association of Ontario Land Surveyors, 1892-1992, centenary."