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  • Elite Conflicts and the Path to Economic Decentralization

    by Dong Zhang, Mingxing Liu, Victor Shih ...
    Series series Elements in Chinese Economy and Governance
    Why would a politically centralized state embark on the path of economic decentralization? This Element delves into the political origin of the puzzling economic decentralization in mainland China. The authors contend that the intra-elite conflicts between the authoritarian ruler and the ruling elites within the state prompted the ruler to pursue decentralization as a strategy to curb the ... Read more

    $20.49 USD

  • Revolutionary Legacy, Power Structure, and Grassroots Capitalism under the Red Flag in China

    by Qi Zhang, Mingxing Liu ...
    Why do political elites in authoritarian regimes, even within the same country, engage in different levels of predatory behavior, whereby some foster vibrant capitalism and others suffocate the innovative private sector? This book proposes a theory of localized property-rights protection under authoritarianism. By combining in-depth fieldwork with archival research and quantitative data analysis, ... Read more

    $40.19 USD

  • Blockchain

    An Illustrated Guidebook to Understanding Blockchain

    by Xu Mingxing, Ying Tian, Jiyue Li ...
    Translated by Jie Liu ...
    Blockchain should be easy to understand, but the so-called “experts” always explain it in such a complicated way! Through 200 original illustrations, this book provides simple explanation of Blockchain technology: what Blockchain is and how it works. This book will help you, understand everything about Blockchain, including:The Origin,The Theory,The People,The Application,The Brief History of ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

  • Crossing the Border: On the Quadruple-Evidence Method

    by Li Yang, Shuxian Ye ...
    Translated by Jianshu Liu, Mingxing Hao, Yuan Tian ...
    Series series Literature, Cultural and Media Studies (R0)
    This book is the first monograph of its kind in the academic world which comprehensively expounds the new methodology of humanities. The quadruple-evidence method is one which integrates quadruple-evidences to open up new horizon for interpretation of ancient culture in the three-dimensional manner. The first layer of evidence refers to documents passed down from the past; the second layer of ... Read more

    $116.09 USD

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    by Tad Crawford ...
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  • The Girl and the Bombardier

    A True Story of Resistance and Rescue in Nazi-Occupied France

    by Susan Tate Ankeny ...
    This enthralling WWII biography combines a downed B-17 bombardier's unfinished memoir with letters from the French girl who saved his life.Susan Tate Ankeny's father was a World War II veteran bombardier who had bailed from a burning B-17 over Nazi-occupied France in 1944. After he died, she found his unfinished memoir, stacks of envelopes, black-and-white photographs, mission reports, dog tags, ... Read more

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  • The Ultimate Guide to Meatballs

    100 Mouthwatering Recipes, Sides, Sauces & Garnishes

    by Matteo Bruno ...
    Meatballs like you've never seen them before—these recipes take the humble meatball to a whole new tasting experience and includes recipes for fish and vegetables as well.A meatball is one of the simplest recipes you can make, they can be made out of almost anything, and everyone loves them! They make the perfect dish for a Monday night family dinner, finger food for a Sunday football feast, or ... Read more

    $16.99 USD

  • The Brilliant Abyss

    Exploring the Majestic Hidden Life of the Deep Ocean, and the Looming Threat That Imperils It

    by Helen Scales ...
    A journey into the alien depths of the sea, and into our possible future, from a marine biologist known for "nature writing at its most engaging" ( Sunday Express).A golden era of deep-sea discovery is underway as revolutionary studies rewrite the very notion of life on Earth and the rules of what is possible. In the process, the abyss is being revealed as perhaps the most amazing part of our ... Read more

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  • The Simulated Multiverse

    An MIT Computer Scientist Explores Parallel Universes, the Simulation Hypothesis, Quantum Computing and the Mandela Effect

    by Rizwan Virk ...
    Series Book 2 - The Simulation Hypothesis
    Do multiple versions of ourselves exist in parallel universes living out their lives in different timelines? In this follow up to his bestseller, The Simulation Hypothesis, MIT Computer Scientist and Silicon Valley Game Pioneer Rizwan Virk explores these topics from a new lens: that of simulation theory.If we are living in a simulated universe, composed of information that is rendered around us, ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • Beating Burnout at Work

    Why Teams Hold the Secret to Well-Being and Resilience

    by Paula Davis ...
    A first-of-its-kind, science-backed toolkit takes a holistic approach to burnout prevention by helping individuals, teams, and leaders build resilience and thrive at work.Burnout has become one of the most talked about workplace topics, and its impact is far-reaching. The 24/7 pace of work, constant demands, and scant resources can easily put busy professionals on a path to burnout, a cycle that ... Read more

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  • The Ultimate Book of Everyday Knots

    by Geoffrey Budworth ...
    From the co-founder of the International Guide of Knot Tyers, comes an oversize, easy-to follow guide perfect for sailers, campers, fishermen, climbers, and everyone else who might want or need to tie a solid, useful knotThis beautifully illustrated, full-color guide unties the mysteries of more than eighty knots. Using clear photographs and diagrams, as well as straightforward, easy-to-follow ... Read more

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    by Zoe McKey ...
    We never intend to be in a relationship to struggle, cause pain, and feel hurt. Yet it happens so often! What are we doing wrong when our intentions are right?Fights, misunderstandings, and disconnection can taint even the purest of love. And then one starts questioning, "will we ever have a healthy and harmonious relationship?" or "are we right for each other?" These thoughts can create a ... Read more

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