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China Today
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Brita Water Pitcher Replacement Filter $62.50 Brita® Pitcher Replacement Filters… |
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Victorinox Fibrox 7-Inch Granton Edge Santoku Knife $45.80 Nothing is worse than going to cut with your cutlery, and having the handle slip around in your hand. To combat this potential for injury, Victorinox has created this Fibrox santoku knife. The Fibrox® handle is textured and provides a firm grip, even when wet, and does not slip or slide around. It is comfortable and fits naturally to the shape of your hand, and provides an attractive and modern s… |
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Ginsu 7108 Chikara 8-Piece Stainless-Steel Knife Set with Bamboo Block $119.99 8 Pc Bamboo Block Set… |
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Phases Of The Moon: Traditional Chinese Music $3.85 No Description AvailableNo Track Information AvailableMedia Type: CDArtist: TRADITIONAL CHINESE MUSICTitle: PHASES OF THE MOONStreet Release Date: 10/04/1988… |
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Shanghai Lounge Divas $25.49 1930′s Shanghai Divas’ classics + 2003 remix CD. EMI. 2004…. |
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China Rose $9.64 CHINA ROSE is a guitar lover’s delight. There’s a striking combination of guitars and inventive keyboard parts throughout CHINA ROSE, not to mention the catchy lounge-inflected grooves and ethnic beats that propel each instrumental along. But instead of common African or Celtic styles being integrated into the soundscapes, GuitarGarden’s debut integrates appealing Asian motifs, providing this prov… |
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Chen Style Tai Chi Sword $1.99 … |
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The Heart of the Dragon: A Rare Portrait of How Life Is Lived in China Today [Episode 8: Marrying] Episode 8: Marrying. Examining the central role of the family, the changing status of women, and the reactions of a rural community to the government’s population control policy, this episode focuses on the activities of a marriage broker in the village of Maoping. This series presents a rare portrait of how life is lived in China today, exploring the contrasts and contradictions of the oldest con… |
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Chen Style Tai Chi Sword $24.00 … |
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Bird-X BG Balcony Gard Ultrasonic Bird Repeller $33.53 The Bird-X Balcony Guard Silent Bird Repeller is an ultrasonic bird repeller that keeps pigeons and other bird pests away from balconies, decks, terraces and other places where birds create a mess. A humane, effective and maintenance-free solution. Common Usage: Bird repellant, Color: Neutral, Material Type: Weatherproof housing, Dimensions L x W x H (in.): 5 1/4 x 6 3/4 x 3 1/4, Auto On/Off: Y… |
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China Today $14 This book is in Used condition |
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China $6.71 A history of China over the last two thousand years looks at how many of its ancient beliefs still impact life today and how many of the everyday products used today throughout the world began in China. |
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China today (International library) $22.26 This book is in Good Used condition |
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China Yesterday and Today $4.5 This book is in Used condition |
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Inside China Today $7.92 This book is in Good Used condition |
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Encyclopedia of China today $10.72 This book is in Good Used condition |
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Red China Today $10.67 This book is in Used condition |
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Let’s visit China today $8.47 This book is in Good Used condition |
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Civil-Military Relations in Today’s China $32.95 This book is in New – Excellent condition |
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Managing Business Disputes in Today’s China $150 This book is in New – Excellent condition |
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Dragon Rising: An Inside Look at China Today $6.99 No nation on Earth is as newsworthy as 21st-century China – and no book could be timelier than Dragon Rising, appearing just as world attention begins to focus on the 2008 Beijing Olympics and China’s all-out effort to present itself as a modern world power. As interest grows, Becker is the ideal guide to the profound changes that are already reshaping economic, diplomatic, and military strategies all over the globe. Intertwining in-depth analysis with revealing anecdotal evidence, Becker addresses every major question. What form will China’s government take? How will communism’s legacy affect modernization? Can Shanghai’s success with urban capitalism be replicated elsewhere? Will wholesale cultural and economic change be resisted by the millions facing sudden transition from an authoritarian state to a market-driven society? How will the new China cope with pollution, unemployment, and voracious demand for energy? Each chapter examines a specific region and such key local issues as poverty, minority unrest, and official corruption, then places them in the broader context of Chinese society as a whole. Vividly illustrated with photographs that capture the paradox of an ancient culture remaking itself into a dynamic consumer society, Dragon Rising is a wonderfully written, well-rounded, wide-ranging portrait of China’s problems and prospects. |
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Kaleidoscope of China $36.96 A Kaleidoscope of China is an advanced Chinese-language textbook that gives students a greater command of Chinese while deepening their understanding of the social and cultural issues facing China today. Geared to the unique needs of students with two or |
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Mirage of China $67.2 Today’s world is one marked by the signs of digital capitalism and global capitalist expansion, and China is increasingly being integrated into this global system of production and consumption. As a result, China’s immediate material impact is now felt al |
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China: $10.16 China |
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Kingdom-Minded People: Christian Identity and the Contributions of Chinese Business Christians $90.45 New – This book explores how Christian identity motivated early twentieth century Chinese business Christians toward economic, social and religious contributions in China and beyond. Parallels are also revealed today, particularly through the influence of Pentecostal, charismatic and evangelical training. |
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Kingdom-Minded People: Christian Identity and the Contributions of Chinese Business Christians $90.45 Used – This book explores how Christian identity motivated early twentieth century Chinese business Christians toward economic, social and religious contributions in China and beyond. Parallels are also revealed today, particularly through the influence of Pentecostal, charismatic and evangelical training. |
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Kingdom-Minded People: Christian Identity and the Contributions of Chinese Business Christians $63.28 Used – This book explores how Christian identity motivated early twentieth century Chinese business Christians toward economic, social and religious contributions in China and beyond. Parallels are also revealed today, particularly through the influence of Pentecostal, charismatic and evangelical training. |
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Kingdom-Minded People: Christian Identity and the Contributions of Chinese Business Christians $63.28 New – This book explores how Christian identity motivated early twentieth century Chinese business Christians toward economic, social and religious contributions in China and beyond. Parallels are also revealed today, particularly through the influence of Pentecostal, charismatic and evangelical training. |
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”Mandela went to China…and India too”: Musical cultures of childhood in South Africa. $49.99 The cultural landscape of South Africa is reflected in the songs and games of young children whose music often embodies the social and political history of the world around them. My research with young children in the Limpopo province of South Africa is indicative of how children of similar ages identify with the idea of South Africa as a nation and how children use music as an educational tool to engage with their social and cultural identities.;This dissertation examines how music, education and the media impact the culture of childhood in South Africa and draws on the political and social history of South Africa that is enmeshed in the musical education of children today. The purpose of the study is to understand how young children utilize and experience music as a tool to explore, and consequently educate themselves in relationship to their social and cultural histories. Based on scholarship that bridges the fields of music education, sociology, child development, media studies and ethnomusicology, this dissertation aims to outline how children’s musical cultures are not mere copycats of adult musical systems, but rather intricate memes, or units of cultural information, that are propagated and sustained within the culture of childhood.;Contributing to an understanding of the role of music in children’s lives in Limpopo, this dissertation examines how music contributes to identity formation in childhood. This process is explored through an examination of local, national and global influences on the musical language of childhood in South Africa. From handclapping songs to traditional music, from commercials to programs such as Takalani Sesame, the musical worlds of children in Limpopo give voice to an understanding of how children engage with and sustain unique musical cultures. |
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‘GIMMICKRY” $9.99 America’s direction is rabid deficit spending which moves the economy. Wealth aside, this business appears a no win since Congress mortgaged America for spending money. The reverse mortgage for seniors follows the same path. The senior is asked to sacrifice equity for spending money. The book traces a history of money in America, past and present. America today, like other countries in the global scheme of things, is a domesticated international. Great Britain ruled for two and a half centuries; pound sterling was the exchange, this during America’s emergence. There was a transfer of power after two World Wars. America and the Soviet Union took up the pace. The dollar exchange won out in 1989. In the new world order, the Middle East, Asia, China, the European Union, third world countries, and terrorism emerged. Warfare continues! In 2010, is the dollar waning? What will be the future formidable currency exchange? Money knows no boundary and it has no flag. |
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1,000 Days in Shanghai $24.95 When Martin Posth was given the job to lead the first Chinese-German automobile factory, Shanghai Volkswagen, back in the 1980s, he had no idea what lay ahead of him: unclear political power structures, irritating entrepreneurial rules, an obscure mix of planned economy and business-driven requirements.How can one gain a foothold in a completely alien world? How can you lead employees whose language you don”t even understand? And above all, how can you win the trust of a Chinese partner that you are totally dependent on? This book shows you China like it really is: inviting and fractious, dynamic and backward, totally exhausting but incredibly exciting.Martin Posth describes key scenes from the early days of the enterprise and shows what managers today can learn from them. A must-read for anyone looking to do business in China. |
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1,000 Days in Shanghai: The Story of Volkswagen the First Chinese-German Car Factory $14.4 When Martin Posth was given the job to lead the first Chinese-German automobile factory, Shanghai Volkswagen, back in the 1980s, he had no idea what lay ahead of him: unclear political power structures, irritating entrepreneurial rules, an obscure mix of planned economy and business-driven requirements.How can one gain a foothold in a completely alien world? How can you lead employees whose language you don’t even understand? And above all, how can you win the trust of a Chinese partner that you are totally dependent on? This book shows you China like it really is: inviting and fractious, dynamic and backward, totally exhausting but incredibly exciting.Martin Posth describes key scenes from the early days of the enterprise and shows what managers today can learn from them. A must-read for anyone looking to do business in China. |
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12 Get A Grip Suction Mount Handle $12.99 As seen on TV. Ideal for temporary support for showers, tubs & more! No installation needed. Support where needed. No holes screws or mess. Portable for travel. Attaches in seconds! Ever wish you had a helping hand to get out of the bathtub or to steady yourself while exiting the shower. Get A Grip is the solution you’ve been looking for. Two amazingly powerful suction cups hold the handle in place with no tools and installs in seconds. Simply position the Get A Grip handle where you want and push down the levers – that’s it. Works great on any clean, smooth, nonporous surface. Get A Grip is just as easy to remove as it is to install, you can take it anywhere – use it when visiting hotels. Get a helping hand today with Get A Grip! Made in China. 12 Long! |
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1434 $15.99 The brilliance of the Renaissance laid the foundation of the modern world. Textbooks tell us that it came about as a result of a rediscovery of the ideas and ideals of classical Greece and Rome. But now bestselling historian Gavin Menzies makes the startling argument that in the year 1434, China–then the world”s most technologically advanced civilization–provided the spark that set the European Renaissance ablaze. From that date onward, Europeans embraced Chinese ideas, discoveries, and inventions, all of which form the basis of Western civilization today. The New York Times bestselling author of 1421 combines a long-overdue historical reexamination with the excitement of an investigative adventure, bringing the reader aboard the remarkable Chinese fleet as it sails from China to Cairo and Florence, and then back across the world. Erudite and brilliantly reasoned, 1434 will change the way we see ourselves, our history, and our world. |
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2000 Chinese Characters: A Comparison Guide to Traditional and Simplified Forms $5.83 New – Sooner or later, anyone studying written Chinese must learn how to recognize and differentiate between traditional and simplified Chinese characters. Simplified characters are used throughout most of China today, while traditional characters are used in Taiwan and Hong Kong, as well as in many literary, artistic, and other aesthetically “traditional” venues. This highly useful two-way (traditional-simplified and simplified-traditional) reference guide provides both forms of the 2,000 most |
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2000 Chinese Characters: A Comparison Guide to Traditional and Simplified Forms $5.02 New – Sooner or later, anyone studying written Chinese must learn how to recognize and differentiate between traditional and simplified Chinese characters. Simplified characters are used throughout most of China today, while traditional characters are used in Taiwan and Hong Kong, as well as in many literary, artistic, and other aesthetically “traditional” venues. This highly useful two-way (traditional-simplified and simplified-traditional) reference guide provides both forms of the 2,000 most |
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2013: World War III $18.26 Used – In 2013: World War III, the Peoples Republic of China explodes out of its borders. It presents China’s political, social and economic rationale, military preparations and grand strategy for such a disaster. It discusses the lack of political and military preparations by the west, the consequences for China’s neighbors, and how the world in general and the United States in particular will respond. Events in today’s world make it all possible. The only way to prevent it is to plan for it no |
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2013: World War III $22.9 Used – In 2013: World War III, the Peoples Republic of China explodes out of its borders. It presents China’s political, social and economic rationale, military preparations and grand strategy for such a disaster. It discusses the lack of political and military preparations by the west, the consequences for China’s neighbors, and how the world in general and the United States in particular will respond. Events in today’s world make it all possible. The only way to prevent it is to plan for it no |
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2013: World War III $24.7 In 2013: World War III, the Peoples Republic of China explodes out of its borders. It presents China’s political, social and economic rationale, military preparations and grand strategy for such a disaster. It discusses the lack of political and military preparations by the west, the consequences for China’s neighbors, and how the world in general and the United States in particular will respond. Events in today’s world make it all possible. The only way to prevent it is to plan for it now. |
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3 1/4 Carat White Jade & Black Diamond Sterling Silver Ring $89 Known in ancient China as the Royal Gem, jade is much beloved today for its unmistakable opaque gleam. In this exquisite ring, a luminous design of polished white jade is gorgeously complemented by rich enhanced black diamonds and black rhodium in a substantial sterling silver setting. |
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3 1/4 Carat White Jade & Black Diamond Sterling Silver Ring $89 Known in ancient China as the Royal Gem, jade is much beloved today for its unmistakable opaque gleam. In this exquisite ring, a luminous design of polished white jade is gorgeously complemented by rich enhanced black diamonds and black rhodium in a substantial sterling silver setting. |
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3 1/4 Carat White Jade & Black Diamond Sterling Silver Ring $89 Known in ancient China as the Royal Gem, jade is much beloved today for its unmistakable opaque gleam. In this exquisite ring, a luminous design of polished white jade is gorgeously complemented by rich enhanced black diamonds and black rhodium in a substantial sterling silver setting. |
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3 1/4 Carat White Jade & Black Diamond Sterling Silver Ring $89 Known in ancient China as the Royal Gem, jade is much beloved today for its unmistakable opaque gleam. In this exquisite ring, a luminous design of polished white jade is gorgeously complemented by rich enhanced black diamonds and black rhodium in a substantial sterling silver setting. |
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32 Beijing/New York Issue 5/6: Russia-China 1920-2004 $3.99 New – In a new double issue, “32BNY traces the modern urban trajectories of Russia and China, mapping their connections, divergences, and potential futures. From the legacy of Russia in the 1920s, to the volatile architectural energy of China today, “32 revisits what had once seemed irrefutable binaries: communism and capitalism, east and west, history and progress. “Issue 5/6 includes: Irene Cheng on the New Silk RoadBart Goldhoorn on Capitalist RealismRob Gregory on Catherine Cooke and the sta |
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32 Beijing/New York Issue 5/6: Russia-China 1920-2004 $4.6 Used – In a new double issue, “32BNY traces the modern urban trajectories of Russia and China, mapping their connections, divergences, and potential futures. From the legacy of Russia in the 1920s, to the volatile architectural energy of China today, “32 revisits what had once seemed irrefutable binaries: communism and capitalism, east and west, history and progress. “Issue 5/6 includes: Irene Cheng on the New Silk RoadBart Goldhoorn on Capitalist RealismRob Gregory on Catherine Cooke and the st |
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32 Beijing/New York Issue 5/6: Russia-China 1920-2004 $3.99 Used – In a new double issue, “32BNY traces the modern urban trajectories of Russia and China, mapping their connections, divergences, and potential futures. From the legacy of Russia in the 1920s, to the volatile architectural energy of China today, “32 revisits what had once seemed irrefutable binaries: communism and capitalism, east and west, history and progress. “Issue 5/6 includes: Irene Cheng on the New Silk RoadBart Goldhoorn on Capitalist RealismRob Gregory on Catherine Cooke and the st |
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32 Beijing/New York Issue 5/6: Russia-China 1920-2004 $4.6 New – In a new double issue, “32BNY traces the modern urban trajectories of Russia and China, mapping their connections, divergences, and potential futures. From the legacy of Russia in the 1920s, to the volatile architectural energy of China today, “32 revisits what had once seemed irrefutable binaries: communism and capitalism, east and west, history and progress. “Issue 5/6 includes: Irene Cheng on the New Silk RoadBart Goldhoorn on Capitalist RealismRob Gregory on Catherine Cooke and the sta |
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3D Carnatic – Red Sea, Egypt Waterproof Dive Site Card $9.95 The Peninsula & Oriental Passenger Steamer Carnatic was built by Samuda Bros of London and classified as an iron framed planked passenger steamer of 1776 tons. Her dimensions were 89.8m x 11.6m with a draught of 7.8m. In addition to square-rigged sails, she was powered by a single 4 cylinder compound inverted engine which produced a very handsome 2,442 hp – also built in London, by Humphrys and Tennant. The Carnatic was launched in December 1862 and registered by P & O in March 1863. She then sailed for Calcuttaon June 27th whereupon she was employed between Suez, Bombay and China. In 1867 the Carnatic became the proud command of Captain P. B. Jones – one of the ablest officers of the company. At 10am on the morning of Sunday 12th September 1869, Captain Jones ordered the mooring lines slipped and the Carnatic sailed for Bombay. The night was clear, with a slight following breeze and a little land haze – common in these parts. More importantly, the headlands and islands through which the Carnatic plotted her course were all visible. At 1am Shadwan Island was sighted by the Second Officer – dead ahead. The Master altered course to S. 46? true and gradually to S. 51? true. Eighteen minutes later, however, breakers were seen on the starboard bow. The helm was instantly put hard-a-starboard and the engines at full speed astern. Too late, the Carnatic struck Sha’ab Abu Nuhas Reef where she became firmly fixed. By September 14th she sunk. The most incredible part of this entire shipwreck is that, whilst the ship went to the bottom in two separate halves, those two halves then fell together on the seabed – just as they might have done had the ship gone down as one piece. Today the Carnatic is found at the base of the Reef and lies parallel to it. She is on her port side with the bows facing east. There are three distinct elements to this dive; the fore and aft sections are still largely intact and are joined together by the most damaged area where the ship was broken |
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50 Secrets of the World’s Longest Living People $16.74 Today we are living longer than ever before, and a few of us can expect to live to 100 or more. But many people feel that they will inevitably suffer the diseases of old age in their final years. Pharmaceutical companies have spent billions of dollars trying to find a cure for the “diseases of aging”—they may have found ways to stem some of the symptoms, but they have yet to find a panacea.Yet there are places in the world where, all along, people have commonly lived to 100 or more without suffering so much as a headache. How do they do it? The answer is simple: through sound dietary habits and balanced, healthy lifestyles. The 50 Secrets of the World’s Longest Living People looks at the nutrition and lifestyle mores of the world’s five most remarkable longevity hotspots—Okinawa, Japan; Bama, China; Campodimele, Italy; Symi, Greece; and Hunza, Pakistan—and explains how we too can incorporate the wisdom of these people into our everyday lives. It offers each of the secrets in detail, provides delicious, authentic recipes, and outlines a simple-to-master plan for putting it all together and living your best, and longest, life. |
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50 Secrets of the World’s Longest Living People $15.95 Today we are living longer than ever before, and a few of us can expect to live to 100 or more. But many people feel that they will inevitably suffer the diseases of old age in their final years. Pharmaceutical companies have spent billions of dollars trying to find a cure for the diseases of aging –they may have found ways to stem some of the symptoms, but they have yet to find a panacea. Yet there are places in the world where, all along, people have commonly lived to 100 or more without suffering so much as a headache. How do they do it? The answer is simple: through sound dietary habits and balanced, healthy lifestyles. The 50 Secrets of the World”s Longest Living People looks at the nutrition and lifestyle mores of the world”s five most remarkable longevity hotspots–Okinawa, Japan; Bama, China; Campodimele, Italy; Symi, Greece; and Hunza, Pakistan–and explains how we too can incorporate the wisdom of these people into our everyday lives. It offers each of the secrets in detail, provides delicious, authentic recipes, and outlines a simple-to-master plan for putting it all together and living your best, and longest, life. |
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546 Bc: Siege of Sardis, $19.99 Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: 546 Bc Deaths, 546 Bc Disestablishments, Thales, Anaximander, Cilicia, Phocaea, Siege of Sardis. Excerpt: Siege of Sardis (547 BC) item Belligerents item Lydian Empire : Achaemenid Empire item Commanders item Croesus , unknown others: Cyrus the Great , Harpagus , unknown others item Strength item Unknown: Unknown item Casualties and losses item Unknown: Light A hyperlinked version of this chapter is at Anaximander ( )? Anaximander (Ancient Greek : , Anaximandros ) (c. 610 BC c. 546 BC) was a pre-Socratic Greek philosopher who lived in Miletus , a city of Ionia ; Milet in modern Turkey . He belonged to the Milesian school and learned the teachings of his master Thales . He succeeded him and became the second master of that school where he counted Anaximenes and Pythagoras amongst his pupils.Little of his life and work is known today. According to available historical documents, he is the first philosopher known to have written down his studies, although only one fragment of his work remains. Fragmentary testimonies found in documents after his death provide a portrait of the man.Anaximander was one of the earliest Greek thinkers at the start of the Axial Age , the period from approximately 700 BC to 200 BC, during which similarly revolutionary thinking appeared in China, India, Iran, the Near East, and Ancient Greece. He was an early proponent of science and tried to observe and explain different aspects of the universe, with a particular interest in its origins, claiming that nature is ruled by laws, just like human societies, and anything that disturbs the balance of nature does not last long. Like many thinkers of his time, Anaximander’s contributions to philosophy relate to many disciplines. In astronomy , he tried to describe the mechanics of |
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A Brief Guide to Cosmetics: History, Products, Brands and the Business of Beauty $15.2 Used – The use of make-up varies according to time, place and cultural customs; while the use of make-up in modern Paris may differ widely from usage in ancient China or medieval India, it played a role in each. This book explores the history of cosmetics before examining the many facets of make-up today. In addition to discussing the most common cosmetic products, the book also examines specific make-up types including henna, stage make-up and permanent make-up. Furthermore, the production and |
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A Brief Guide to Cosmetics: History, Products, Brands and the Business of Beauty $13.38 Used – The use of make-up varies according to time, place and cultural customs; while the use of make-up in modern Paris may differ widely from usage in ancient China or medieval India, it played a role in each. This book explores the history of cosmetics before examining the many facets of make-up today. In addition to discussing the most common cosmetic products, the book also examines specific make-up types including henna, stage make-up and permanent make-up. Furthermore, the production and |
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A Brief History of Chinese Civilization $37.85 Used – With a design inviting to today’s students, this full-color concise book emphasizes Chinese cultural history while also covering political and economic history. Highlighting key topics with 89 illustrations, including maps, timelines, and other photos, this text provides brief, yet complete coverage of each major Chinese dynasty. To round off the book, additional discrete periods are examined in a separate chapter. New co-author, Miranda Brown covers the first three chapters, “China in An |
