It`s time we got to know a little more about the Chinese. Did you know they don`t eat soup, they drink it? That their surnames come before their first names? That their good sense is to be found not in their heads but in their hearts? Or that white is their colour of mourning? This guide to avoiding the numerous pitfalls of Chinese etiquette is both amusing & informative. The writer & journalist Kai Strittmatter lived & worked in China for ten years. This amusing, affectionate & perceptive book provides a fascinating guide to this lively, sociable & friendly people & their complex & often contradictory society. As the author says: ` Be prepared for everything when you come to Beijing. It really is unbelievable what can happen here`. The new material in this edition takes a critical look at the challenges posed by this, the next global superpower. ...

In an era of accelerating population growth, mass urbanization, & increasing pressure on the natural environment, the megacities of China`s eastern seaboard have become a focal point of architectural & urban-design attention. The ”reform & opening-up era” has touched China`s major cities in different ways, affecting the existing fabric of dynastic capitals, trade hubs, & former European colonies & concessions; this in turn has provided the setting for a range of complex reactions by contemporary architects. The Architectural Guide China provides an invaluable window into this work, with city-by-city coverage including historic maps & background information on urban form. Building on the authors` years of experience leading architectural study tours, this book is the first comprehensive English-language survey of recent Chinese architecture to be organized as a travel guide. ...

China is set to become the world`s next superpower. Should America celebrate
- or be afraid? China: Friend or Foe? deals with vital
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An administrative wall map of China at 1:6, 500, 000, size 96 x 68cm (38” x 27” approx), from Gizi Map showing the division of the country into provinces. All place names are given in both Chinese & Latin alphabet. Hong Kong & the Pearl River Delta are presented in a greater detail on an inset. China’s provinces are shown in bright contrasting colours. Town symbols indicate the size of the population. Main airports & ports are marked, as well as coastal & international shipping routes, Topographic information is limited to the network of rivers. Latitude & longitude lines are at 5° intervals. The map is not indexed. Multilingual map legend

Includes:: English. An inset shows Hong Kong & the Pearl River Delta region at 1:1, 000, 000.* This title is also available as a folded map.

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China in a series of five indexed maps at 1:2, 000, 000 from Gizi Map with attractive presentation of the country`s varied topography. Names of main towns are also in Chinese alphabet, & in Tibet local Tibetan names are also shown. Bold altitude colouring, with spot heights & names of mountain ranges & other geographical features, provides an excellent picture of the terrain. The maps show various categories of roads including selected tracks, with intermediate driving distances marked on many routes. Railways, shipping & ferry lines, & local airports are also shown. Province boundaries are indicated & national parks are highlighted. Symbols marks landmarks & features such as tombs, monasteries, churches, temples, ruins, UNESCO sites including the Great Wall, & other places of interest. Names of main towns are also given in Chinese script & within Tibet alternative versions are provided. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 1° intervals. Multilingual legend

Includes:: English. Each title has an index on the reverse.

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Here is a collection of the most exciting museums to be seen throughout China. Armed with this unique guide, the visitor will experience a journey of discovery which will greatly enhance their understanding of Chinese culture, history & art. Focusing on the lesser-known museums, but including the well-trodden
- such as the Forbidden City, Terracotta Warriors & the Shanghai Museum
- ” China: Museums” unlocks the doors to over 200 must-see museums, ranging from art & archeology, science & technology to history & politics. Pertinent information supplements entries & highlights of key objects are illustrated with over 500 color images. Burgeoning contemporary art galleries, museums & artists` villages are included.

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The eastern half of China on three double-sided maps at 1:1, 750, 000 from Nelles, each in a convenient format for use when travelling. The maps include street plans of main cities and/or enlargements of their environs or other popular tourist areas. All place names are in the Latin alphabet only with, where useful, their historical pre-Pinyin names (Peking, Tsingtao, etc). The maps present road & rail networks on a base with topography indicated by relief shading, with names of mountain ranges & peaks plus additional spot heights. Local airports are marked & the maps also show internal administrative boundaries with names of the provinces. Places of interest, including historical sights, beaches, national parks or protected area, etc. are highlighted both on the main map & on the accompanying street plans or enlargements. Each title has latitude & longitude lines at 1° intervals. The maps are not indexed. Map legend

Includes:: English. For more information please see the individual descriptions.

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Map No. H-11D in the TPC series: military topographic survey mapping covering the world's land masses & significant islands at 1:500, 000. The maps are useful as general topographical coverage where nothing else is available, although they are designed primarily as flying charts for military aircraft. TPC stands for Tactical Pilotage Chart. Relief is portrayed by a combination of contours (basic interval 500ft, intermediate contours shown where appropriate), elevation tinting & relief shading, plus spot heights. Towns, villages, major roads, railways & airports are shown but please note that many of the smaller settlements are not named & the road information is not necessarily up to date, as compilation & revision dates vary. Some air navigation information also appears on the map, such as radio beacons & restricted flying zones. Each TPC chart has both UTM & latitude/longitude grids overprinted on it, with additional margin ticks. IMPORTANT
- PLEASE NOTE: The series is gradually being withdrawn from sale to the general public & some sheets may no longer be available when ordered by us. Due to the nature of the map projection assembling these sheets to make a larger map is not recommended. in addition, colours used for relief are not constant throughout the series. In some areas of central Africa & South America the maps have blank spaces, reflecting localized deficiencies or inconsistencies in the survey data.
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Map No. H-12D in the TPC series: military topographic survey mapping covering the world's land masses & significant islands at 1:500, 000. The maps are useful as general topographical coverage where nothing else is available, although they are designed primarily as flying charts for military aircraft. TPC stands for Tactical Pilotage Chart. Relief is portrayed by a combination of contours (basic interval 500ft, intermediate contours shown where appropriate), elevation tinting & relief shading, plus spot heights. Towns, villages, major roads, railways & airports are shown but please note that many of the smaller settlements are not named & the road information is not necessarily up to date, as compilation & revision dates vary. Some air navigation information also appears on the map, such as radio beacons & restricted flying zones. Each TPC chart has both UTM & latitude/longitude grids overprinted on it, with additional margin ticks. IMPORTANT
- PLEASE NOTE: The series is gradually being withdrawn from sale to the general public & some sheets may no longer be available when ordered by us. Due to the nature of the map projection assembling these sheets to make a larger map is not recommended. in addition, colours used for relief are not constant throughout the series. In some areas of central Africa & South America the maps have blank spaces, reflecting localized deficiencies or inconsistencies in the survey data.
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Map No. H-11B in the TPC series: military topographic survey mapping covering the world's land masses & significant islands at 1:500, 000. The maps are useful as general topographical coverage where nothing else is available, although they are designed primarily as flying charts for military aircraft. TPC stands for Tactical Pilotage Chart. Relief is portrayed by a combination of contours (basic interval 500ft, intermediate contours shown where appropriate), elevation tinting & relief shading, plus spot heights. Towns, villages, major roads, railways & airports are shown but please note that many of the smaller settlements are not named & the road information is not necessarily up to date, as compilation & revision dates vary. Some air navigation information also appears on the map, such as radio beacons & restricted flying zones. Each TPC chart has both UTM & latitude/longitude grids overprinted on it, with additional margin ticks. IMPORTANT
- PLEASE NOTE: The series is gradually being withdrawn from sale to the general public & some sheets may no longer be available when ordered by us. Due to the nature of the map projection assembling these sheets to make a larger map is not recommended. in addition, colours used for relief are not constant throughout the series. In some areas of central Africa & South America the maps have blank spaces, reflecting localized deficiencies or inconsistencies in the survey data.
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