In this revelatory examination of the most overlooked force that is changing the face of China, the Oxford historian and scholar of modern Asia Karl Gerth shows that as the Chinese consumer goes, so goes the world. While Americans and Europeans have become increasingly worried about China’s competition for manufacturing jobs and energy resources, they have overlooked an even bigger story: Chi…
This fresh look at crime scene investigations focuses on gruesome crimes the world over. Most of the cases are modern or have recently been reopened, often as a result of advances in forensic science.
The Tipping Point is that magic moment when an idea, trend, or social behavior crosses a threshold, tips, and spreads like wildfire. This book is already changing the way people through-out the world think about selling products and disseminating ideas.'
from the back cover: Festivals are lots of fun! They are held all over the world. Which festival do you like best?