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Hankow

Commerce and Society in a Chinese City, 1796-1889

by William T. Rowe ...

This is the first volume of a two-volume social history of the commercial hub of central China in the nineteenth century. The emphasis here is on the dynamism of late imperial commerce, the relation of the metropolis to the hinterland, and the corporate institutions of the city, notably its guilds. The second volume, Hankow: Conflict and Community in a Chinese City, 1796-1895, focuses on the ... Read more

$26.19 USD

This is the first volume of a two-volume social history of the commercial hub of central China in the nineteenth century. The emphasis here is on the dynamism of late imperial commerce, the relation of the metropolis to the hinterland, and the corporate institutions of the city, notably its guilds. The second volume, Hankow: Conflict and Community in a Chinese City, 1796-1895, focuses on the
... Read more
China's Last Empire

The Great Qing

by William T. Rowe, Timothy Brook ...

Series Book 6 - History of Imperial China
In a brisk revisionist history, William Rowe challenges the standard narrative of Qing China as a decadent, inward-looking state that failed to keep pace with the modern West.The Great Qing was the second major Chinese empire ruled by foreigners. Three strong Manchu emperors worked diligently to secure an alliance with the conquered Ming gentry, though many of their social edicts—especially the ... Read more

$24.69 USD

In a brisk revisionist history, William Rowe challenges the standard narrative of Qing China as a decadent, inward-looking state that failed to keep pace with the modern West.The Great Qing was the second major Chinese empire ruled by foreigners. Three strong Manchu emperors worked diligently to secure an alliance with the conquered Ming gentry, though many of their social edicts—especially the
... Read more
Reliving the Past

The Worlds of Social History

by Olivier Zunz, Charles Tilly, David William Cohen, David William Cohen, William B. Taylor, William T. Rowe ...

Five historians uncover the ties between people’s daily routines and the all-encompassing framework of their lives. They trace the processes of social construction in Western Europe, the United States, Latin America, Africa, and China, discussing both the historical similarities and the ways in which individual history has shaped each area’s development. They stress the need for a social history ... Read more

$28.49 USD

Five historians uncover the ties between people’s daily routines and the all-encompassing framework of their lives. They trace the processes of social construction in Western Europe, the United States, Latin America, Africa, and China, discussing both the historical similarities and the ways in which individual history has shaped each area’s development. They stress the need for a social history
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Perspectives On A Changing China

Essays In Honor Of Professor C. Martin Wilbur

by Joshua Fogel, William T. Rowe ...

This collection of essays represents current research in modern (post-1800) Chinese history. All contributors are former students of Professor C. Martin Wilbur, one of the great names in the China field over the past forty years, who recently retired from a long tenure as modern Chinese historian at Columbia University. While diverse in their subje ... Read more

$59.99 USD

This collection of essays represents current research in modern (post-1800) Chinese history. All contributors are former students of Professor C. Martin Wilbur, one of the great names in the China field over the past forty years, who recently retired from a long tenure as modern Chinese historian at Columbia University. While diverse in their subje
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History of War, The

Volume 1

by History Nerds ...

Narrated by Mark James, Gary Williams, Andrew Rowe, Charles Johnston, Angus Freathy, Joseph Meyer ...

Series Audiobook box set - The Great Wars of the World
Unabridged

20 hours 11 min

Welcome to *The History of War - Volume 1*, an immersive journey through six of history’s most pivotal wars, from the medieval Wars of the Roses to the global devastation of World War II. These conflicts, though separated by time and geography, are deeply interconnected, forming a chain of events that shaped the modern world.We begin with the **Wars of the Roses (1455–1487)**, a dynastic struggle ... Read more

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Welcome to *The History of War - Volume 1*, an immersive journey through six of history’s most pivotal wars, from the medieval Wars of the Roses to the global devastation of World War II. These conflicts, though separated by time and geography, are deeply interconnected, forming a chain of events that shaped the modern world.We begin with the **Wars of the Roses (1455–1487)**, a dynastic struggle
... Read more
The Evidential Argument from Evil

by William L. Rowe, Paul Draper, Richard Swinburne, Eleonore Stump, Alvin Plantinga, William P. Alston, Stephen J. Wykstra, Peter van Inwagen, Bruce Russell, Richard M. Gale ...

Series series Indiana Series in the Philosophy of Religion
Is evil evidence against the existence of God? A collection of essays by philosophers, theologians, and other scholars.Even if God and evil are compatible, it remains hotly contested whether evil renders belief in God unreasonable. The Evidential Argument from Evil presents five classic statements on this issue by eminent philosophers and theologians, and places them in dialogue with eleven ... Read more

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Is evil evidence against the existence of God? A collection of essays by philosophers, theologians, and other scholars.Even if God and evil are compatible, it remains hotly contested whether evil renders belief in God unreasonable. The Evidential Argument from Evil presents five classic statements on this issue by eminent philosophers and theologians, and places them in dialogue with eleven
... Read more
Functional Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals

by William O. Reece, Eric W. Rowe ...

Now in its Fifth Edition, Functional Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals provides a basic understanding of domestic animal anatomy and physiology, taking an interconnected approach to structure and function of the horse, dog, cat, cow, sheep, goat, pig, and chicken.Offers a readable introduction to basic knowledge in domestic animal anatomy and physiologyCovers equine, canine, feline, ... Read more

$76.00 USD

Now in its Fifth Edition, Functional Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals provides a basic understanding of domestic animal anatomy and physiology, taking an interconnected approach to structure and function of the horse, dog, cat, cow, sheep, goat, pig, and chicken.Offers a readable introduction to basic knowledge in domestic animal anatomy and physiologyCovers equine, canine, feline,
... Read more
New Art Deco Borders and Motifs

by William Rowe ...

Series series Dover Pictorial Archive
This handsome collection presents 72 full-page original Art Deco designs — all royalty-free and ready to use. Masterfully executed in pen and ink, these borders, frames, and motifs combine circles, squares, and other abstract forms with foliate and floral elements. William Rowe brings wit and vitality to a host of dynamic designs with inventive tonal effects and striking contrasts between ... Read more

$8.69 USD

This handsome collection presents 72 full-page original Art Deco designs — all royalty-free and ready to use. Masterfully executed in pen and ink, these borders, frames, and motifs combine circles, squares, and other abstract forms with foliate and floral elements. William Rowe brings wit and vitality to a host of dynamic designs with inventive tonal effects and striking contrasts between
... Read more
Art Deco Spot Illustrations and Motifs

513 Original Designs

by William Rowe ...

Series series Dover Pictorial Archive
The sleek, exciting geometric motifs seen everywhere in today's decorative arts reflect the continuing Art Deco revival. Textiles, wallpaper, upholstery, and graphics abound with the dynamic, distinctive patterns associated with this influential and popular style.Now artists, designers, and craftspeople can have a treasury of original Art deco compositions at their fingertips — ready for use in ... Read more

$6.29 USD

The sleek, exciting geometric motifs seen everywhere in today's decorative arts reflect the continuing Art Deco revival. Textiles, wallpaper, upholstery, and graphics abound with the dynamic, distinctive patterns associated with this influential and popular style.Now artists, designers, and craftspeople can have a treasury of original Art deco compositions at their fingertips — ready for use in
... Read more
Audiobook

Poetry of September, The

by Robert Browning, William Butler Yeats, William Wordsworth ...

Narrated by Richard Mitchley, Ghizela Rowe ...

Series series Month in Verse
Unabridged

38 min

The ninth month of the year in our Gregorian calendar and with it arrives the Autumn equinox and the first glimpses of the new season. There is much for out Poets including Browning, Kingsley, Yeats, Lanier and Lindsay to say and write about. Among our readers are Richard Mitchley and Ghizela Rowe. The tracks are; September - An Introduction; September 1st 1802 By William Wordsworth; In September ... Read more

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The ninth month of the year in our Gregorian calendar and with it arrives the Autumn equinox and the first glimpses of the new season. There is much for out Poets including Browning, Kingsley, Yeats, Lanier and Lindsay to say and write about. Among our readers are Richard Mitchley and Ghizela Rowe. The tracks are; September - An Introduction; September 1st 1802 By William Wordsworth; In September
... Read more
An Address, Delivered Before the Was-ah Ho-de-no-son-ne or New Confederacy of the Iroquois

Exploring Indigenous Histories and Sovereignties Through Oratory and Essays

by Henry Rowe Schoolcraft, William H. C. Hosmer ...

Diving into the transformative landscape of Indigenous dialogues, *An Address, Delivered Before the Was-ah Ho-de-no-son-ne or New Confederacy of the Iroquois* presents a profound exploration of Native American heritage and wisdom, articulated through a tapestry of speeches and addresses. The collection encapsulates a diverse array of literary styles, ranging from solemn orations to fervent ... Read more

$1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Diving into the transformative landscape of Indigenous dialogues, *An Address, Delivered Before the Was-ah Ho-de-no-son-ne or New Confederacy of the Iroquois* presents a profound exploration of Native American heritage and wisdom, articulated through a tapestry of speeches and addresses. The collection encapsulates a diverse array of literary styles, ranging from solemn orations to fervent
... Read more
Audiobook

Seeds of Racial Healing

Fifty-Two Devotions for Navigating Through Trauma

by Sheila Wise Rowe ...

Narrated by Machelle Williams ...

Unabridged

4 hours 27 min

In a world filled with discrimination, racially motivated violence, and miscarriages of justice, hope and joy can feel unattainable, and lies denying your personhood try to dim the truth that you are created in the image of God.In Seeds of Racial Healing, counselor and spiritual director Sheila Wise Rowe offers you a season of rest and restoration. Her spiritually formative approach enables you to ... Read more

$13.99 USD

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In a world filled with discrimination, racially motivated violence, and miscarriages of justice, hope and joy can feel unattainable, and lies denying your personhood try to dim the truth that you are created in the image of God.In Seeds of Racial Healing, counselor and spiritual director Sheila Wise Rowe offers you a season of rest and restoration. Her spiritually formative approach enables you to
... Read more

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