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- The summaries follow a synopsis in Chinese and in English of what you just read, both to review the lesson and for you to see if you understood what the tale was about. Use them if you’re having trouble.
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A gorgeously illustrated introduction to Chinese New Year, written by Eva Wong Nava and illustrated by Li Xin.
‘Twelve animals, one for each year, each one with their own special powers.
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A Very Chinese Cookbook: 100 Recipes from China and Not China (But Still Really Chinese)
Storytelling meets foolproof technique as the father and son behind America’s Test Kitchen’s Hunger Pangs YouTube series celebrate the joys of Chinese cooking.The 100 recipes in this cookbook are for newbies and experienced folk alike, whether you’re seasoning your first wok or ready to earn the merit badge: “I folded my first Xiao Long Bao.”
Equally happy cooking American Chinese takeout or Sichuanese banquet fare, James Beard Award-winning writer Kevin Pang and his dad Jeffrey bring a wide-ranging and affectionately irreverent look at Chinese cooking–dispelling more buttoned-up approaches–that’s entertaining, delicious, and totally achievable as they spotlight recipes that have been rigorously tested by the cooks at ATK to ensure success.
A Recipe for Any Night: Chapters move from weeknight dinners to special projects. Prepare simple Scallion Oil Noodles or Stir-Fried Beef with Gai Lan. When time allows, produce irresistible Red-Braised Pork Belly, crispy Taiwanese Fried Pork Chops, and celebratory Ginger-Scallion Lobster.
Choose-Your-Dumpling Adventure: An infographic helps you mix and match fillings with a foolproof hot water dough and practice several shapes.
Dad’s Greatest Hits: Jeffrey distills a lifetime of cooking in a chapter of Turnip Cake, a Cantonese take on Russian borscht, and a magical XO Sauce.
Chinatown Shopping Guide: From choosing the right soy sauce or vinegar to buying fresh noodles, seeking out superlative Buddhist-chickens, and appreciating the wonders of 1,000-year-old eggs.
Breakfast All Day: Whether 10AM or 4PM, it’s the right time to enjoy a homemade egg custard tart, condensed milk toast, or sausage bun, along with a cup of homemade milk tea or sweetened soy milk.
Test Kitchen Techniques: From the best coating for Sweet and Sour Pork to an innovative method for delicate Crystal Shrimp Dumplings, careful instructions and abundant photos clarify every key step.
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Discover the master guide to simple, healthy and delicious Chinese cooking from the creator of the hit show Gok Wan’s Easy Asian
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Now, in Gok Cooks Chinese, he gives us his personal and modern take on the Chinese food that he grew up eating.
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Chinese Stories for Language Learners: Elementary (Free Audio) – Bilingual book of folktales, idioms, fables, proverbs, myths and modern fun stories (Chinese Story Series)
Do you know that the most effective and fun way of learning Mandarin Chinese is through story reading and listening? Do you also know that the key to building up vocabulary is through reading broadly and extensively?
Start your learning journey with a rich variety of Chinese stories from ancient to modern China. Learn from 25 fun stories with expanded learning content, written and selected specially for elementary-level students (HSK1-3). A bilingual book of Chinese folk tales, idioms, fables, proverbs, myths, and modern fun stories.
With this book, you will:
- Build up and expand essential Chinese vocabulary
- Master 50 Chinese sentence patterns with examples in context
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- Learn witty Chinese idioms and proverbs and their original stories
- Gain powerful Chinese cultural knowledge and insights
This is a unique learning journey full of fun stories. Each story is structured to assist your learning whilst making it entertaining and memorable! Enjoy and learn with:
- Bilingual story in Simplified Chinese, Pinyin, and English
- Chinese-only version of the story for self-assessment
- Key Vocabulary list to help you learn and review
- Sentence Patterns with examples in context
- Engaging activities or exercises to help you to reflect
- Learning Tips and Culture Corner to enhance your understanding
- FREE AUDIO, recorded by native speakers, to help with listening and speaking
Special Bonus: MP3 audio files can be downloaded and are also available on the YouTube playlist
This book will serve as your best friend in this exciting Chinese learning adventure.
Be bold, dream big, and believe in yourself!
Note: Paperback is black and white print / eBook in full color
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This book is a companion book for HSK 1 Standard Course Textbook and Workbook, designed to help learners to build a strong foundation in Mandarin Chinese Characters in each Lesson.
It includes:
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- New Words from Each Lesson 1 – 7 from HSK 1 Standard Course Textbook 1
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- English Meanings
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- Stroke Order
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Easy Wok Cookbook: 365 Days of Easy and Tasty Recipes for Beginners and Advanced Users | An Incredibly Delicious Culinary Journey Into Traditional Asian Cuisine With a Modern Twist
Would you like to bring the authentic flavors of Chinese cuisine to your home and delight your family?
Would you like to be able todo it with the same ease as the professionals?
What about surprising your guests with exotic and tasty dishes, abandoning the usual blunt recipes?
Here is the easy and quick solution to createunique and delicious disheswith your Wok.
I bet that after a long and stressful day, coming home and enjoying your favorite Chinese dish would be ideal, but concerns about the quality of ingredients and the fear of spending too much often deter us. I have experienced this disappointment many times too. So I decided to learn everything about Chinese cuisine.
I spent years experimenting and observing the best chefs. Finally, I developed a recipe book that will allow you to cook
tasty and authentic dishes directly in your home, with simplified and practical procedures to enjoy a delightful meal in no time and at affordable prices.Here’s what you’ll find inside:
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- How to: Wok Maintenance – The guide to using, cleaning, and storing it properly so that it doesn’t get damaged and can accompany you in preparing your dishes for years,
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- Accessible cuisine – Valuable tips and tricks to save time, money, and food,
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Don’t miss the opportunity to impress your family and friends with your new cooking skills. Prepare delicious and authentic Chinese dishes in no time, starting today!
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Chinese Picture Dictionary Coloring Book: Over 1500 Chinese Words and Phrases for Creative & Visual Learners of All Ages: 8 (Color and Learn)
Pictures, Coloring, Quizzes and more…
The new way of learning languages has arrived!
Learning a language is an effective way of expanding your social circle, boosting your career and allowing yourself to open your mind while traveling around the world, as you may know. The great thing is – whether you want to learn Mandarin Chinese to communicate with over 1.1 billion people across the planet, dive into Chinese culture or simply try your luck at a new career in China – we’ve got you covered!
While you may have previously felt that learning a new language has been a bit too complicated and even boring… we’re about to change that! We have created a whole new method and concept behind learning Chinese. A method based on fun.
Say hello to the Chinese Picture Dictionary Coloring Book, the book that will change Chinese learning forever.
In this amazing book, you will find:
- Over 50 different, detailed and beautiful full-size illustrations for you to learn while coloring them! Each of these 50 illustrations contains up to 20 items, by the way – that’s almost 1,000 (!!!) images for you to color!
- Ever wanted to know how to pronounce “insect repellent” in Chinese? Maybe you need to know the word for ‘weightlifting’ or ‘mistletoe’… No worries! This book has dozens of different categories to help you build your vocabulary.
- Challenging quizzes found every few sections will allow you to develop your Chinese skills even further; if you don’t know the answers, we’ve provided an Answer Key at the end!
- Just to get started, we’ve added an in-depth basic Chinese guide at the beginning, including tone pronunciation, spelling, word order and vocabulary, among other crucial tools, such as insight into Mandarin Chinese characters and the extremely important Pinyin and stroke order!
This book will transform Chinese learning for good – no more complex textbooks, it’s time to learn while having fun!
The best new method for learning Chinese is here.
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The Beginner’s Guide to Speaking Chinese
Embark on an exciting linguistic adventure with The Beginner’s Guide to Speaking Chinese — your passport to learning one of the most intriguing and influential languages in the world.
Breaking free from the mold of traditional language textbooks, this guide immerses you in the heart of conversational Chinese and allows you to dive headfirst into the art of speaking the language. My mission is clear: to instill you with the confidence and knowledge you need to converse in Chinese.
Topic covered include:
– Pinyin
– Tones
– Greetings
– Numbers
– Introductions
– Being Polite
– Weather
– Date and Time
– Food and Dining
– Out and About
– ShoppingI developed this curriculum after much research into the most effective methods for language education, and it has already been utilized by thousands of students all over the world to effectively learn Chinese from scratch.
Think of this as an extended conversation between myself, your Chinese-speaking friend, and you, the reader. As your friend, I have made sure that by the end of this book, you will have everything you need to speak Chinese in a variety of situations—through a mixture of essential knowledge, lighthearted humor, and practice questions. This book will also share tips on Chinese culture for the purpose of helping you become a more informed and prepared traveler.
Chinese is often considered one of the most challenging languages to learn, but rest assured, this book equips you with the tricks and tools you need to succeed. Happy learning!
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The Chinese Takeaway Secret: How to Cook Your Favourite Fakeaway Dishes at Home (The Takeaway Secret)
Make your favourite Chinese takeaway dishes at home!
According to Statista, as a nation we spend £10 billion each year on takeaways, and in a 2019 poll, Chinese food was voted Britain’s favourite takeaway.
The Chinese Takeaway Secret offers a wide selection of popular recipes that will ensure the reader’s home-made dishes look and taste exactly like those offered by their favourite restaurants. Make starters and sides from Spring Rolls and Spare Ribs to Satay Skewers and Crispy Won Ton, and with mains for every palette including Chow Mein, Shredded Aromatic Pork Pancakes, Sweet and Sour Chicken, and Foo Yung.
There are delicious sides and traditional street food dishes too – including Dan Dan Noodles, Prawn Crackers and Wok Fried Beansprouts.
With this definitive collection of almost 100 takeaway recipes, you’ll be able to sample incredible Chinese cuisine from the comfort of your own home – and at half the price!
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Mandarin Chinese Essential Dictionary: All the words you need, every day (Collins Essential Dictionaries)
The home of trusted Mandarin dictionaries for everyday language learning.
A handy, affordable Chinese to English and English to Chinese reference for every day, including a guide to the most common expressions in both languages.
This dictionary offers extensive and up-to-date coverage of Chinese and English to travellers and learners at home, school or in the office.
28,000 translations.
Designed for all those studying Mandarin Chinese who need maximum information in a handy travel format.
Offers comprehensive and updated coverage of Chinese and English.
To help with the pronunciation of Chinese words, the dictionary includes Pinyin for all Chinese headwords, translations, phrases and examples. Pinyin is the official phonetic system for transcribing Chinese characters into the Roman alphabet, and is accepted in all Chinese-speaking countries.
Contains a radical index – a clear guide to looking up Chinese characters, helping the user to navigate the dictionary and find these without knowing their pronunciation.
Also includes both simplified and traditional Chinese characters. Simplified characters are generally used in mainland China and Singapore, while traditional characters are mainly used in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau.
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Simply Chinese: Recipes from a Chinese Home Kitchen
Simply Chinese is a sumptuous collection of classic and modern Chinese home-style recipes that can be made, with ease, in your own home kitchens.
For Suzie Lee, food and Chinese home cooking has always been personal – in Chinese culture, food and family are intertwined. Suzie strives to capture and recreate those cooking traditions she shared with her late mother, her inspiration.
From Lee family favourites, such as Hong Kong style chicken wings, to vegetable classics like Tofu puff stir fry, you’ll also find more modern creations like her Blackbean stuffed aubergines and green peppers or Garlicky scallops on glass noodles.
With traditional dishes prepared in non-traditional ways, and with a classic Suzie twist, these recipes are creative and delicious, and celebrate real Chinese home cooking. Unrestrictive and easy to follow, Simply Chinese shows you how to create authentic-tasting pan-Asian dishes using supermarket ingredients, that are readily available.
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Takeaway: Stories from a childhood behind the counter
SHORTLISTED FOR THE JHALAK PRIZE 2023
SHORTLISTED FOR THE FORTNUM & MASON DEBUT FOOD BOOK AWARD 2023
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‘A beautiful book: compellingly written, tender and thoughtful’ Ruby Tandoh
‘A warm, incandescent memoir about identity, food, family, relationships’ Annie LordGrowing up in a Chinese takeaway in rural Wales, Angela Hui was made aware at a very young age of just how different she and her family were seen by her local community. From attacks on the shopfront (in other words, their home), to verbal abuse from customers, and confrontations that ended with her dad wielding the meat cleaver; life growing up in a takeaway was far from peaceful.
But alongside the strife, there was also beauty and joy in the rhythm of life in the takeaway and in being surrounded by the food of her home culture. Family dinners before service, research trips to Hong Kong, preparing for the weekend rush with her brothers – the takeaway is a hive of activity before a customer even places their order of ‘egg-fried rice and chop suey’.
Bringing readers along on the journey from Angela’s earliest memories in the takeaway to her family closing the shop after 30 years in business, this is a brilliantly warm and immersive memoir from someone on the other side of the counter.
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Chinese Mythology: Classic Stories of Chinese Myths, Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, and Monsters (Classical Mythology Book 6)
Have you ever wondered why the Chinese are lighting these loud firecrackers on New Year’s Eve?
If you are planning to learn all you can about Chinese Mythology, then check this book out. It will give you insights into:
- The story of Pangu and the creation of the Earth.
- Nu Gua and the creation of mankind.
- How Nu Gua repaired the sky.
- Myths of the Chinese festivals
- The two Classic Chinese Myths: The Monkey King and The Lady White Snake
- Introduction to Chinese Gods and Sacred Creatures
If you are interested in culture and Eastern practices, then this book is a great way to learn those myths and festival information. This book is chock full of all the things that you would need to know in order to experience the best Chinese myths or festivals.
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Complete Chinese Cookbook: the only comprehensive, all-encompassing guide to Chinese cookery, fronted by much-loved chef Ken Hom
Ken Hom is widely regarded as the world’s leading authority on Oriental cuisine, and with the Complete Chinese Cookbook, he has created a seminal collection of his best-loved dishes. Beautifully illustrated with full colour photography, and popular favourites and new tastes to discover, this is the perfect addition to anyone’s kitchen shelf.
‘A fantastic collection of recipes… A great investment’ — BBC Olive
‘If there’s one man who knows about Chinese cooking it’s Ken Hom’ — Woman’s Way
‘This Chinese cracker of a book is all you need to wok and roll’ — You! Magazine
‘This is the best Chinese cookbook I own’ — ***** Reader review
‘Could this be the only Chinese cookery book you need to own? Quite possibly!’ — ***** Reader review
‘Really easy to follow recipes. Delicious’ — ***** Reader review
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With Cantonese stir-fries and spicy Sichuan favourites alongside new discoveries from the lesser-known culinary styles of Yunnan and Hong Kong, this comprehensive collection is filled with mouth-watering, accessible and easy recipes, demonstrating the amazing depth of flavour that is only now being fully appreciated in modern Chinese cuisine.Set to become a kitchen classic, this all-encompassing cookery book guides you through the essential cooking techniques, equipment and ingredients, all with Ken’s trusted blend of experience and enthusiasm. Featuring 250 recipes covering all aspects of Chinese food (including meat-based and vegetarian recipes), Ken offers tips and inspiration for a wealth of dishes that use simple, healthy ingredients to create quick and delicious meals.
Over the past 25 years Ken has brought Chinese cookery into mainstream British homes, and in this beautifully photographed cookbook, he brings together all of his expertise to offer the ultimate guide to the flavours of China.
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Easy Chinese Phrase Book: Over 1500 Common Phrases For Everyday Use and Travel
What is the hardest challenge you’ve faced as a student of the Chinese language?
You can work hard on your grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, but being able to communicate naturally isn’t easy.
In fact, the toughest part of learning Chinese is knowing how to speak like a native.
Most textbooks are made to teach you the traditional rules and structures of a language and are great for getting around the grammar and spelling questions you may have.
However, how many of them provide you the tools necessary to have a common conversation with a best friend or someone you’ve just met? Not many at all.
Language learners often complain about this – a lack of material that can help you familiarize yourself with the most common phrases used in everyday conversation and in native surroundings.
For this reason, we at Lingo Mastery have developed Easy Chinese Phrase Book: Over 1500 Common Phrases for Everyday Use and Travel for you, our favorite language-learner, so that you may find the best expressions for common usage in China and communicate with your Chinese friends, colleagues and client without any issue!
In this book:
- An introduction with a detailed guide on how to pronounce vowels and consonants (as well as their combinations) in the Chinese tongue.
- A list of over 1,500 common phrases in Chinese, with an accurate translation in English for your understanding.
- A phonetics pronunciation guide of each and every word in the phrases, included after every translation.
- Finally, a conclusion to make sure you’ve learned and supply you with a final list of tips.
Your days struggling with natural communication with natives is finally over. Our Easy Chinese Phrase Book is here.
It’s time for you to take your (Simplified) Chinese to the next level.
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Mandarin Chinese Characters Made Easy: An Easy Step-by-Step Approach to Learn Chinese Characters (HSK Level 1)
Looking to write Chinese characters like a native?
Your journey starts today!
With the rapid growth of the Chinese economy and their business influence spreading across the world in every possible way, both the Chinese culture and language have been attracting unprecedented numbers of learners from every corner of the world over the last 20-30 years.
In fact, in most developed countries, Mandarin has been offered as a popular second language along with English, Spanish, German, French and Italian. Some learners even take one step further – landing their ideal job in China and living their dream lives in that beautiful, historic nation.
However, the writing of Chinese characters remains as a challenge for most learners, particularly beginners. Thankfully, with the help of the Pinyin system, a learner can instantly pronounce any Chinese character. This is where our Mandarin Chinese Characters Made Easy workbook comes in: an easy step-by-step workbook demonstrating how to write Chinese characters, stroke by stroke.
How the Mandarin Chinese Characters Made Easy works:
- Covering all characters and vocabulary needed to pass the newest version of the HSK level 1 Exam.
- Illustrating the corresponding pinyin, radical, English definition, stroke counts and common words for each character. Designated writing practice boxes are provided along with each character and vocabulary compounds.
- High-quality images and multiple types of practical exercises are also included at the end of each chapter for you to check your progress along the way.
- Finally, challenging audio exercises read out by a native speaker for you to fully immerse in the sound.
Start dominating the art of writing Chinese characters with the Mandarin Chinese Characters Made Easy workbook series – you’ll write them and pass your exams like a native in no time!
Pick up your copy of Mandarin Chinese Characters Made Easy today and level up your Chinese characters writing!
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The Chinese Myths: A Guide to the Gods and Legends
The essential guide to the complex, fascinating world of Chinese myths: retelling the stories and exploring their significance in Chinese culture.This is a concise and entertaining guide to the complex tradition of Chinese mythology. While many around the world are familiar with some aspects of Chinese myth – through Chinese New Year festivities or the classic adventures of the Monkey King in Journey to the West – few outside of China understand the richness of Chinese mythology, influenced by Daoism, Buddhism and Confucianism.
Offering much more than any competing overview of Chinese mythology, The Chinese Myths not only retells the ancient stories but also considers their place within the patterns of Chinese religions, culture and history. Tao Tao Liu introduces us to an intriguing cast of gods, goddesses, dragons and monks, including: the ancient hero, Yi the Archer, who shot suns out of the sky to save humanity from a drought; Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy and Compassion, to whom there are temples dedicated all over East Asia; and Madame White Snake, a water snake spirit in the guise of a mysterious widow, her story adapted into countless films and operas. This book is for anyone interested in China, as knowing its myths allows readers to understand and appreciate its culture in a new light.
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The Complete Chinese Takeaway Cookbook: Over 200 Takeaway Favourites to Make at Home
The Complete Chinese Takeaway Cookbook brings together 200 of Kwoklyn Wan’s best recipes, developed over a lifetime of cooking in Chinese restaurant kitchens.
For the first time Kwoklyn offers 150 of his most popular recipes in one book, everything from Crispy Duck Salad, BBQ Chicken Ribs, Tom Yum Soup and Sesame Seed Prawn Toast to speedy Egg-Fried Rice, Spring Rolls and Tofu Ramen. Plus, there are 50 brand-new and delicious recipes that you won’t find anywhere else.
Packed with easy, step-by-step instructions and Kwoklyn’s foolproof tips, this comprehensive collection of classic recipes is the only Chinese cookbook you will ever need.
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Jeremy Pang’s School of Wok: Delicious Asian Food in Minutes
AS SEEN ON TVCelebrate fast, furious and fresh Asian cooking with over 80 recipes from TV’s Jeremy Pang and his award-winning cookery institution, School of Wok.
Bringing together the best Asian flavours from across the continent, this book is a combination of quick-fire, easy meals that take minutes to cook up. Most recipes in the book utilise the ‘wok clock’ technique, where the ingredients are laid out in a clock formation in the order they will be cooked for complete simplicity.
From quick weekday suppers to family feasts with a bit more flare, Jeremy Pang’s School of Wok contains the tips and tricks you need to make the world of Asian cooking easily accessible so you never have to resort to a fakeaway ever again.
Chapter one: Chinese
Including General Tso’s Chicken; Garlic & Vermicelli Steamed Prawns and Vegan Chow MeinChapter two: Thai
Including Steamed Fish with Lemon Grass & Lime Broth; Bangkok Crab Omelette and Green Chicken CurryChapter three: Vietnamese
Including Quick Chicken Pho; Sweet Potato & Prawn Fritters and Crispy Tofu in Tomato SauceChapter four: Singaporean & Malaysian
Including Vegan Laksa; Malaysian Mixed Rice and Sesame Oil ChickenChapter five: Indonesian & Pinoy
Including Pinoy Garlic Butter Chilli Prawns; Coconut Spicy Squash Stew and Ben’s Spicy Fried ChickenChapter five: Korean & Japanese
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Pocket Oxford Chinese Dictionary: English-chinese / Chinese-english
The Pocket Oxford Chinese Dictiionary 5e has Extensive revision to definitions, examples, grammar labels and appendices New entries and senses covering the latest technological, economic and sociocultural changes Written in simplified chinese characters, with orthodox characters and Pinyin romanization for referenceRead more
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The Complete Happy Rottie Guide: The A-Z Manual for New and Experienced Owners (The Happy Paw Series)
Stop raising your Rottweiler on auto pilot. Help your pup develop into a happy and friendly adult dog.Happiness & behaviour tips and detailed care & training guidance all in one book!
BONUS: Asia Moore’s funny & educational canine Videos on her Amazon author page!
Wondering how to welcome your new Rottweiler puppy? Want to help your puppy develop into a Happy and Well-behaved dog? Want to avoid dog professionals for life? This book has all the answers you need and more.
Based on thousands of training encounters over 40 years, Asia Moore’s ultimate guide “The Happy Rottie” is showing you how to take great daily care of your Rottie, prevent behaviour problems and raise a happy, problem-free dog.
Packed full of insider tips and advice, this complete A-Z Guide provides all the everyday guidance you need to raise a happy and well-behaved Rottweiler.
Whether you are a new or experienced owner, this book will answer all questions you have and show you how to best take care of your dog to keep him happy, friendly and well-mannered. Learn how to welcome, feed, train, socialize and care for your Rottweiler, while keeping dog experts at bay.
Asia is giving you countless tips, techniques and practical advice on caring for your Rottweiler, while at the same time preventing behaviour issues before they appear. She is showing you how to be the Ideal guardian and keep your dog happy and well-behaved.
Just a few of the things you will learn:
- Rottweiler happiness tips
- Welcoming and housebreaking your pup
- Techniques for a well-behaved Rottie pup
- Neutering, spraying and vaccinations
- Feeding puppies and adults
- Healthy and dangerous treats
- Happy exercise requirements
- Commands, hand signals, tricks, playtime
- Why not to treat your Rottweiler puppy as a child
- Ideal living conditions for a happy Rottie
- Daily routines, care and grooming for a happy puppy
- Proper care for ears, nails, teeth and paws
- Rottweiler body language
- How to keep on top of your Rottie’s good health and which medical conditions you should watch out for
- Socialising with people, other dogs and different environments
- How to prevent puppy behaviour issues and avoid dog behaviour experts for life
- How to be the Ideal Rottweiler Guardian
- Common human mistakes causing behaviour issues & how to avoid them
- How to reverse unwanted behaviours if you slip up
- How to survive the adolescence craziness
What reviewers are saying:
“The ideal must-have book for all new and experienced Rottie owners, a really complete guide for the breed. I will be giving a free copy to all my future customers.”, M. Gibson – Rottweiler Breeder for 25 years – Middlesex – UK
“What an excellent book, I absolutely loved it. It is a really easy read and packed with advice and information on how to care for and raise my dog. As I have just bought our pup for my little one, this guide has taken all the weight and stress off my shoulders”, A. Patterson – Leeds – UK
“I have been owned by Rotties for over 30 years and I thought I knew it all, but this book proved me wrong. So much new information and easy-to-follow tips from this author that really knows her stuff, definitely highly recommended.”, K. Williams – LA – US
“I really loved the dog quotes, the vivid pictures and how well written this book is. Not only it is a complete AZ guide on Rottie care, but also focuses on the happiness side of the equation as I am raising my dog, unlike all other books I have seen. I will be referring to it all the time, No question 5 Stars.”, Z. Johnson – Atlanta – US
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Blossom: A Passionate Love (Flower Sisters Book 5)
Blossom Baker has watched her sisters find love one by one. And just when she began to wonder when her Prince Charming would show his face, Roman Fields, entered the picture, helping to bring all of her deepest desires to fruition. *Please note, this is book five of five in an interconnected series. This novel will contain spoilers from previous books.Read more
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White German Shepherd. White German Shepherd Complete Owners Manual. White German Shepherd book for care, costs, feeding, grooming, health and training.
The White German Shepherd Complete Owners Manual has the answers you need when researching this friendly, white coated purebred herding canine. Learn about this intelligent dog and how they evolved from Swedish lines and find out whether or not this breed will be the best choice for you and your family. Learn everything there is to know, including little known facts and secrets and how to care for every aspect of the White German Shepherd’s life. This manual contains all the information you need, from birth to the Rainbow Bridge, including transitioning through house breaking, care, feeding, training and end of life, so that you can make a well-informed decision about whether or not the White German Shepherd is the breed for you. If you already have a White German Shepherd, this book will teach you everything you need to know to make your dog a happy dog and to make you a happy dog owner. The author George Hoppendale is an experienced writer and a true animal lover. He enjoys writing animal books and advising others how to take care of their animals to give them a happy home. Co-Author Asia Moore is a professional Dog Whisperer, Cynologist and Author, living on Vancouver Island, off the west coast of British Columbia, in Canada, who believes that all humans and dogs can live together in harmony. She and her dog whispering team, which includes an 8-year-old Shih Tzu named Boris, teach dog psychology to humans, to help alleviate problem behaviors that arise between humans and their canine counterparts so that everyone can live a happy and stress-free life together. Covered in this book: – Temperament – Vital statistics – Before you buy – Choosing the right dog – Health – Daily care – Feeding – House training – Medical care & safety – Grooming – Training – Poisonous Foods & Plants – Caring for your aging dog …. and much more.Read more
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The Happy Border Collie: Raise Your Puppy to a Happy, Well-Mannered dog (The Happy Paw Series)
Stop raising your Border Collie on auto pilot. Help your pup develop into a happy and friendly adult dog.BONUS: Asia Moore’s funny & educational canine Videos on her Amazon author page!
Looking for daily practical tips and advice on how to help your puppy develop into a Happy and Well-behaved dog? Wanting to start off on the right foot and avoid dog-behavior professionals for life? This book has all the answers you need.
What reviewers are saying:
“This book is a must-have brilliant guide. I found everything I needed to know as a first-time owner of a Border Collie. Comprehensive, step-by-step guidance on how to bring up my puppy, kudos to the author.”, J. Taylor – Chicago – US
“What an amazing book, best money ever spent. I really love my 5 year old Collie and always looking for new ways to improve out life together. Loved the fact that this handbook focuses on my dog’s happiness and gave me easy to follow steps to improve his well-being. Highly recommended.”, Ms Mary Milton – Middlesex – UK
“I have many books on Border Collies, but this is the only one that shows specifically how to make your dog happier and problem-free in a proactive way. Followed the tips and techniques described in this handbook and our new puppy seems absolutely content and settled-in after just two weeks. Now I know everything I need to raise my pup properly and make his days happy.”, Francis Jones – Ohio – US
“This is an excellent book for both first-time and experienced owners. As a veterinarian and a Border Collie owner, I found this book to be extremely informative and well-written. You will find all the information you need to raise a healthy, happy and problem-free Collie. I will be recommending it wholeheartedly to my Collie owners customers.”, Helen White – New Jersey – US
Based on thousands of training encounters over 40 years, Asia Moore’s “The Happy Border Collie” is teaching you how to fulfil your Border Collie’s needs, prevent behavior problems and build a loving relationship with your canine friend.
Asia is giving you countless tips and practical advice for preventing behavior issues, rather than correcting them after they surface. She is showing you how to be the Ideal Border Collie guardian and keep your dog happy and well-behaved.
Just a few of the things you will learn:
- Border Collie happiness tips and practical advice
- Welcoming and housebreaking your pup
- Techniques for a well-behaved Border Collie
- Neutering, spraying and vaccinations
- Right diet for puppies and adults and how often
- Healthy and dangerous treats
- Happy exercise requirements
- Border Collie puppy commands, hand signals, tricks, playtime
- Why not to treat your Border Collie puppy as a child
- Ideal living conditions for a happy Border Collie
- Daily routines, care and grooming for a happy puppy
- Proper care for ears, nails, teeth and paws
- Border Collie body language
- How to keep on top of your Border Collie’s good health and which medical conditions you should watch out for
- Socialising with people, other dogs and different environments
- How to prevent puppy behaviour issues and avoid dog behavior experts for life
- Training for a Happy Border Collie
- How to be the Ideal Border Collie Guardian
- Common human mistakes causing behaviour issues & how to avoid them
- How to reverse unwanted behaviors if you slip up
- How to survive the adolescence craziness
Invest the time and effort to study and apply Asia’s happiness techniques now to raise your Border Collie puppy on a solid foundation of happiness and proper behaviour.
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Bernese Mountain. Bernese Mountain Dog Complete Owners Manual. Bernese Mountain Dog book for care, costs, feeding, grooming, health and training.
bernese mountainBernese Mountain Dog Complete Owners Manual. Bernese Mountain Dog book for care, costs, feeding, grooming, health and training.
Written by an expert dog whisperer and dog owner, the Bernese Mountain Dog Complete Owner’s Manual has the answers you may need when researching this large working dog.Learn about this good-natured, short-lived dog and find out whether or not the gentle Berner will be the best choice for you and your family.Learn everything there is to know, including little known facts and secrets and how to care for every aspect of the Bernese Mountain dog’s life.This manual contains all the information you need, from birth to the Rainbow Bridge, including transitioning through house breaking, care, feeding, training and end of life, so that you can make a well-informed decision about whether or not this dog is the breed for you. If you already have a Bernese Mountain dog, this book will teach you everything you need to know to make your dog a happy dog and to make you a happy dog owner. The author George Hoppendale is an experienced writer and a true animal lover. He enjoys writing animal books and advising others how to take care of their animals to give them a happy home.Co-Author Asia Moore is a professional Dog Whisperer, Cynologist and Author, living on Vancouver Island, off the west coast of British Columbia, in Canada, who believes that all humans and dogs can live together in harmony. She and her dog whispering team, which includes an 8-year-old Shih Tzu named Boris, teach dog psychology to humans, to help alleviate problem behaviors that arise between humans and their canine counterparts so that everyone can live a happy and stress-free life together.Covered in this book:- Temperament- Pros and Cons- Vital statistics- Before you buy- Choosing the right dog- Finding a breeder- Puppy proofing your home- The first weeks- Health and common health problems- Medical care & safety- Daily care- Feeding- Bad treats and snacks- Good treats and snacks- House training- Grooming- Training- Poisonous Foods & Plants- Caring for your aging dog…. and much more.
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The Reptile Academy Magazine (The Reptile Academy Magazine Volume 1 (May 2020 – April 2021))
Discover the world of reptiles and amphibians in this brand-new magazine brought to you by The Reptile Academy. Written by our team of experienced biologists and zoologists, stay up to date with emerging science about the husbandry and care of your animal, and explore the conservation of these species in the wild. Every issue includes features about a variety of the animals we have at The Reptile Academy including pythons, boas, monitors, chameleons, geckos, frogs and toads. Additionally, each monthly magazine includes a double page spread poster, as well as regular articles including ‘Under the Microscope,’ global conservation, a photo competition and Young Herpetologist submission. With extra exciting reads and lots of free opportunities to make your own submissions, The Reptile Academy Magazine is your comprehensive guide to keeping, caring for and knowing about your animals as your journey into becoming a herpetologist begins!Read more
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Wishypoofs and Hiccups: Zoey and Sassafras #9
Oh dear . . . when Pip shows up with a new look that’s just as much of a surprise to him as to Zoey and Sassafras, the trio knows something strange is happening in the forest. They retrace Pip’s steps only to see another magical friend change right before their eyes! It’s up to the team to figure out what is happening and how to change the magical animals back before things get any more serious . . .
Each story in the Zoey and Sassafras series features a new magical animal with a problem that must be solved using science. There isn’t a set formula for each book; Zoey sometimes needs to run experiments, while other times she needs to investigate a mystery, and yet other times she needs to do research. Zoey models how to keep a science journal through her handwritten entries in each story. Each story is complete with a glossary of the kid-friendly definitions for scientific terms used. The series highlights child-led inquiry science and the topics covered align with both Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards.
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Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur: Wreck and Roll!: A Marvel Original Graphic Novel
An all-new original story starring Lunella Lafayette (Moon Girl) and her pet dinosaur!Just in time for the debut of her original Disney TV show, Lunella Lafayette, the smartest person in the Marvel Universe gets her own original graphic novel! Set under the backdrop of her vibrant Lower East Side community, this hilarious graphic novel with a diverse cast of characters will be a hit with kids everywhere.
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Mini Labradoodles. The Ultimate Mini Labradoodle Dog Manual. Miniature Labradoodle book for care, costs, feeding, grooming, health and training.
The Ultimate Mini Labradoodle Dog Manual has the answers you may need when researching this energetic hybrid canine with the double retrieving DNA in it’s long history.
Learn about this excitable, energetic and friendly medium-sized canine and find out whether or not this intelligent canine will be the best choice for you and your family.
Learn everything there is to know, including little known facts and secrets and how to care for every aspect of the Mini Labradoodle’s life.
This manual contains all the information you need, from birth to the Rainbow Bridge, including transitioning through house breaking, care, feeding, training and end of life, so that you can make a well-informed decision about whether or not the Mini Labradoodle is the breed for you.
If you already have a Mini Labradoodle, this book will teach you everything you need to know to make your dog a happy dog and to make you a happy dog owner.
The author George Hoppendale is an experienced writer and a true animal lover. He enjoys writing animal books and advising others how to take care of their animals to give them a happy home.
Co-Author Asia Moore is a professional Dog Whisperer, Cynologist and Author, living on Vancouver Island, off the west coast of British Columbia, in Canada, who believes that all humans and dogs can live together in harmony. She and her dog whispering team, which includes an 8-year-old Shih Tzu named Boris, teach dog psychology to humans, to help alleviate problem behaviors that arise between humans and their canine counterparts so that everyone can live a happy and stress-free life together.
Covered in this book:
– Temperament
– Vital statistics
– Before you buy
– Choosing the right dog
– Health
– Daily care
– Feeding
– House training
– Medical care & safety
– Grooming
– Training
– Poisonous Foods & Plants
– Caring for your aging dog
…. and much more.
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Indo-Pakistani War of 1971: Volume 1: Birth of a Nation (Asia@War)
In 1947, India and Pakistan were partitioned by their former colonial ruler, Great Britain. A job that should have taken ten-years was done in a few months. Britain, drained by two world wars in 40-years, no longer had the will or the money to guide the subcontinent to a peaceful partition by consensus. More importantly, the subcontinent was impatient for Britain’s departure. The British left in haste, leaving unresolved the issue of Kashmir. This triggered five wars between the new states: 1947-48, 1965, 1971, 1999 and continuing insurgency/counterinsurgency that began in 1987. Two other potential wars were narrowly averted in 1987-88 and 2001-02, and a limited one fought in 1999. Since the basic issue remains unresolved, the next war may be only a matter of time.In 1970, East Pakistan voted for independence and armed rebellion. A quick and nasty counterinsurgency suppressed the rebellion. India, seizing the chance to change the balance of power, first backed East Pakistan, then on 21 and 22 November 1971 invaded with eight divisions. India planned also to attack West Pakistan to recover Kashmir, but at the last moment the offensive was called off due to Soviet pressure. Pakistan attacked pre-emptively, and an all-out war resulted. East Pakistan was overrun by India on 16 December; the US and Soviet forced a ceasefire in the West only a day later. For the first time in 800 years, a predominantly Hindu army defeated a Muslim army.
Through extensive use of official records and participant recollections, rare photography and authentic colour profiles, Ravi Rikhye tells the captivating story of the biggest military conflict fought between India and Pakistan to date, and the war that resulted in emergence of Bangladesh as an independent nation.
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Sweet Vietnamese Bakes: A Dessert Lover’s Tour of Southeast Asia
Discover 50 incredible recipes for authentic Vietnamese desserts! 50 Recipes for Mooncakes, Bao Buns, Che, Custards, Sweet Soups and More! Explore the delicious world of Vietnam’s dessert scene with this authentic collection of recipes from baker Tara Nguyen. These baked goods and frozen treats take you on a tantalizing culinary tour of the country―from ceremonial cakes to ever-popular street stall sweets. Whether you want to re-create the nostalgic dishes of your childhood, or explore Southeast Asian flavors in your baking, these delectable recipes will walk you through how to make dishes like: Honeycomb Cakes (Banh Bo Nuong) Durian Mung Bean Cakes (Banh Pia Sau Rieng) Vietnamese Baguettes (Banh Mi Viet Nam) Custard Bao Buns (Banh Bao Cadé) Salted Egg Yolk Savory Cake (Banh Bong Lan Trung Muoi) Coconut Milk Buns (Banh Mi Sua Dua) Vietnamese Brioche Breads (Banh Mi Hoa Cuc) Banana Sago Pudding (Che Chuoi Bot Bang) 3-Color Dessert (Che Ba Mau) Sesame Balls (Banh Ran Me)Read more
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Macroeconomics for Emerging East Asia (Elements of Paleontology)
Macroeconomics for Emerging East Asia presents a distinctive approach to the study of macroeconomic theory and policy. The author develops a unique analytical framework that incorporates: (1) both internal and external balance as aspects of macroeconomic stability; (2) both the exchange rate and the interest rate as monetary policy instruments, (3) government debt sustainability as a concern of fiscal policy, and (4) global capital flows as a force to be reckoned with. The framework provides students with the foundational knowledge to analyze macroeconomic issues common to emerging economies. Concepts are illustrated using the latest empirical data and extensive case study analysis for thirteen economies of Northeast and Southeast Asia (Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Korea, Laos, Myanmar, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam). The book’s lucid exposition accommodates students of differing levels of preparation.Read more
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Imperial Identity in the Mughal Empire: Memory and Dynastic Politics in Early Modern South and Central Asia (Library of South Asian History and Culture)
Having monopolized Central Asian politics and culture for over a century, the Timurid ruling elite was forced from its ancestral homeland in Transoxiana at the turn of the sixteenth century by an invading Uzbek tribal confederation. The Timurids travelled south: establishing themselves as the new rulers of a region roughly comprising modern Afghanistan, Pakistan and northern India, and founding what would become the Mughal Empire (1526-1857). The last survivors of the House of Timur, the Mughals drew invaluable political capital from their lineage, which was recognized for its charismatic genealogy and court culture – the features of which are examined here. By identifying Mughal loyalty to Turco-Mongol institutions and traditions, Lisa Balabanlilar here positions the Mughal dynasty at the centre of the early modern Islamic world as the direct successors of a powerful political and religious tradition.Read more
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The Khmer Empire: The History and Legacy of One of Southeast Asia’s Most Influential Empires
*Includes pictures
*Includes contemporary accounts
*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading
The Khmer Empire, also known as the Angkor Empire, was a powerful empire of Southeast Asia that was established in 802 CE and ended in 1431 with the invasion of the Siamese and abandonment of Angkor. The Khmer Empire was responsible for many of the historic monuments and temples found throughout the jungles of modern-day Cambodia, and also in other countries of Southeast Asia, all made possible by the fact the Khmer Empire reached across modern-day Cambodia, parts of Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam, making it a strategic trading partner with ships traveling from China and India.
Of all the architecture, the empire is best known for constructing Angkor Wat, one of the modern world’s greatest wonders. Known in English as Angkor Wat (“City Temple”), the gigantic complex was built by King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century to serve as the king’s state temple and capital city. Since it has remained so finely preserved, it has maintained religious significance for nearly 900 years, first dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu, and then Buddhist. Understandably, it has become one of Cambodia’s most potent symbols and tourist attractions, and it even appears on the Cambodian national flag. Angkor Wat continues to fascinate the world, both due to its sheer grandeur and size, as well as its ornamental decorations both inside and out. With political strife in Cambodia having cooled, Angkor Wat is now a major tourist attraction, bringing upwards of over half a million foreigners per year, which accounts for over half of the nation’s tourists.
As a result, the long-lasting influence that this empire had on the people of Cambodia can still be felt today, with Angkor Wat being featured on the national flag. The Khmer Empire: The History and Legacy of One of Southeast Asia’s Most Influential Empires chronicles the remarkable history of the Khmer and their impact on the region. Along with pictures depicting important people, places, and events, you will learn about the Khmer Empire like never before.Read more
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Biggest Economies in Asia: Little Explorers’ Guide to Asia’s Leading Industries and the Stories Behind Their Rise!
Explore the Powerhouse Economies of Asia!
Welcome aboard “Biggest Economies in Asia”! This isn’t just a boring educational book; it’s your golden ticket to an exciting adventure across Asia’s dynamic economies. From bustling streets to sparkling skyscrapers, and innovative technology hubs to humming car factories—there’s a world of discovery waiting for you!
Why should you pack your bags for this adventure?
- Enticing Tales and Legends: Dive into the gigantic manufacturing mazes of China, unload secrets at Singapore’s busiest port, code your way through India’s digital playground, and delve into the construction marvels of the UAE, and so much more!
- Playful Learning: Learn about the diverse industries of Asian countries in a super cool and simple way. Forget dull textbooks; this is a funfair of knowledge!
- Vibrant Illustrations: Feast your eyes on beautiful, exciting pictures that bring these thriving economies to life.
- Inspiring Lessons: Discover the value of hard work, thoughtful planning, and teamwork through real-world success stories from these mighty economies.
By the end of this captivating journey, you’ll see how these countries add their own sparkle to our world. The toy in your room, the car on your street, or the tallest building you’ve ever seen, traces of Asia’s vibrant economies are everywhere around us!
So, are you ready to set sail? Your exciting voyage through Asia’s economic wonders is about to begin. Climb aboard, fasten your seatbelt, and let’s traverse this fascinating continent together!
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The Political Economy of Southeast Asia: Politics and Uneven Development under Hyperglobalisation (Studies in the Political Economy of Public Policy)
‘This is not only the best collection of essays on the political economy of Southeast Asia, but also, as a singular achievement of the “Murdoch School”, one of the rarest of books that demonstrates how knowledge production travels across generations, institutions and time periods, thereby continually enriching itself. No course on Southeast Asia can afford to miss it as its core text.’ (Professor Amitav Acharya, American University, USA)‘This book – the fourth in a path-breaking series – demonstrates why a critical political economy approach is more crucial than ever for understanding Southeast Asia’s transformation. Across a wide range of topics, the book explains how capitalist development and globalisation are reshaping the societies, economies and politics of a diverse group of countries, casting light on the deep sources of economic and social power in the region. This is a book that every student of Southeast Asia needs to read.’ (Professor Edward Aspinall, Australian National University, Australia)
‘This book does what a work on political economy should do: challenge existing paradigms in order to gain a deeper understanding of the processes of social transformation. This volume is distinctive in three ways. First, it eschews methodological nationalism and focuses on how the interaction of national, regional, and global forces are shaping and reshaping systems of governance, mass politics, economies, labor-capital relations, migration, and gender relations across the region. Second, it is a bold effort to show how the “Murdoch School,” which focuses on the dynamic synergy of internal class relations and global capitalism, provides a better explanatory framework for understanding social change in Southeast Asia than the rival “developmental state” and “historical institutionalist” approaches. Third, alongside established luminaries in the field, it showcases the younger generation of political economists doing pathbreaking work on different dimensions of the political economy of the region.’ (Walden Bello, State University of New York at Binghamton, USA, and Former Member of the Philippines’ House of Representatives)
‘This very timely fourth edition explores Southeast Asia’s political economy within the context of hyperglobalisation and China’s pronounced social-structural impacts on international politics, finance and economics over the past decade and a half. The volume successfully adopts a cross-cutting thematic approach, while also conveying the diversity and divergences among the Southeast Asian states and economies. This will be an important resource for scholars of International Relations and Comparative Politics, who need to take an interest in a dynamic and increasingly significant part of Asia.’ (Professor Evelyn Goh, Australian National University, Australia)
“This ambitious collection takes a consistent theoretical approach and applies it to a thematic, comparative analysis across Southeast Asia. The yield is impressive: the social, political and economic forces constituting the current conjuncture are not simply invoked, they are thoroughly identified and explained. By posing the deceptively simple questions of what is happening and why, the authors demonstrate the reciprocal relation between theory-building and empirical inquiry, providing a model of engaged scholarship with global resonance. Bravo!’ (Professor Tania Li, University of Toronto, Canada)
‘Counteracting the spaceless and flattened geography of much literature on uneven development, this book delivers a forensic examination of the unevenness of geographical development in Southeast Asia and the relations of force shaping capital, state, nature and civil society. This is the most compelling theoretical and empirical political economy book available on Southeast Asia.’ (Professor Adam David Morton, U
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