The book is a spectacular and lavish portrait of China, the world's oldest civilization - past, present and future. Seven hundred never-seen-before photographs allow you to explore every aspect of the world's oldest civilization in this lovely keepsake.

The Encyclopedia contains over 2,500 alphabetically arranged entries on a vast range of topics about Singapore, four decades after the achievement of full independence. Discover a depth and diversity that may surprise many who thought they know Singapore well.

This book contains over 50 momentous and thought-provoking speeches from a wide range of historical eras and nations, and includes iconic photography, biographies of each speaker, the history of why each speech was significant and what happened as a result.

The fall of Singapore on 15 February 1942 led to thousands of deaths and untold acts of heroism. With new material from previously untapped sources, Colin Smith has woven together the terrifying story of the fall and its aftermath.

The eminent historian-author provides us with this abridged account of the grand adventure of human history over the last four million years. An absorbing masterpiece that includes everything from changes in diet to profound discoveries and mighty empires.

This is a true story of how a poor boy was molded by Madame Mao's cultural delegates into a faithful guard of Chairman Mao's vision for China. He became a star: - Mao's last dancer - and the darling of the West.

This book brings together a very special collection of pictures from the very best of "Planet Earth" images that will surprise and leave one in awe. Accompanying the images are thought-provoking captions and quotes from the wildlife and conservation world.

Eat Pray Love is the bestselling, funny, tender and utterly beguiling true story of a woman's sojourn through three countries in search of happiness following a heartbreaking divorce.

From London to New York, two friends describe their amazing, sometimes terrifying, oftentimes hilarious and always heartwarming adventures that occurred during their motorbike trip around the world.

This book recounts the adventures of the author when travelling through the Silk Route - from the drifts of the trade route out of the heart of China into the mountains of Central Asia, across northern Afghanistan and the plains of Iran into Kurdish Turkey.

This book explores the world's greatest buildings with fascinating illustrations. Featuring all major historical styles throughout the world, this is the definitive visual guide to discovering 5,000 years of architectural design, style and construction.

Al Gore, former Vice President of the United States, has been a passionate advocate of action to halt climate change for many years. Here, he presents comprehensive information on all aspects of global warming in a thoughtful and compelling way.