The Beijing-Islamabad axis plays a central role in Asia's geopolitics, from India's rise to the prospects for a post-American Afghanistan, from the threat of nuclear terrorism to the continent's new map of mines, ports and pipelines. China is Pakistan's great economic hope and its most trusted military partner; Pakistan is the battleground for China's encounters with Islamic militancy and the heart of its efforts to counter-balance the emerging US-India partnership. For decades, each count...

This is the inside story of a revolution in China policy, from Washington to Brussels, Berlin to New Delhi.The Ruptureexplains how many of the Western politicians, thinkers and business leaders closest to Beijing have become its sharpest opponents; how the COVID-19 pandemic dramatically accelerated this collective rethink; and why 5G represents the first test case as to whether China may win the battle for the future.Noted China expert Andrew Small offers a kaleidoscopic p...

The riveting and mostly untold story about the battle for financial and technological power and mastery between the West and China over the last decade.Since China joined the WTO in December 2001, the West has been developing ever closer business and political ties. China's hosting of the Olympcis Games and its economic leadership in 2008 as the world faced recession were signs that China's new power and wealth would herald greater global prosperity for all. But th...

Animal-Speak helps you meet and work with animals as totems and spirits-by learning the language of their behaviors within the physical world. It provides techniques for reading signs and omens in nature so you can open to higher perceptions and even prophecy. It reveals the hidden, mythical and realistic roles of 45 animals, 60 birds, 8 insects, and 6 reptiles.

Tried-and-true advice, tools, and strategies to start and succeed in a small businessWith more Canadians yearning to start a small business—along with benefitting tax rate incentives and interesting new business opportunities—there's never been a greater need for a detailed, comprehensive guide to operating a small business.Comprising the most pertinent information from several bestselling For Dummies books on the subject, this all-encompassing gui...

Chase Berrymore dreams of adventure, excitement, and getting the heck out of her pastoral halven village.But when adventure finds her, she'll be scrambling to save her family and friends from a necromancer's wrath. Outmatched in almost every way, she'll have to use her wits, charisma, and a bit of divine favor to figure out the path to victory.Even worse, she'll have to figure out ways to deal with the weird and nigh-immortal beings that call themselves "pl...

Now with four original illustrations and added material!An irresistible compilation of five previously published stories by the bestselling author of the Kate Daniels series; including Kate's very first meeting with Saiman, some related adventures, two unforgettable 'outside' excursions, and new material from both Curran and Jim's point of view.A QUESTIONABLE CLIENTIn this 'intro' to the Kate Daniels world, we meet th...

"A short, brilliant book on the battle for Voznesensk . . . captures the mixture of courage, bewilderment and mania of Ukrainians who decide to fight." —Gideon Rachman, Financial TimesIt's March 2022 and Russian tanks are roaring across the vast, snow-dusted fields of southern Ukraine. Their destination, Voznesensk, home of the small Dead Water Bridge that could change the course of the war. The heavily-armed Russians are expecting an eas...

An Unexpected RomanceAs the CEO of Brooks International, Ryan Brooks has money, power and a sought-after family name. But here on his sister's ranch in Claremont, Alabama, the billionaire only wants to be loved for who he really is. So when small-town shop owner Maribeth Walton ignores him and his valuable business advice, he's determined to figure out why. Problem is, Maribeth knows he's not sticking around and she won't let him get close. Or could it be she's keeping a secret—one ...

A revolutionary look at Martin Luther, the Reformation, and the birth of publishing, on the eve of the Reformation’s 500th anniversaryWhen Martin Luther posted his “theses” on the door of the Wittenberg church in 1517, protesting corrupt practices, he was virtually unknown. Within months, his ideas spread across Germany, then all of Europe; within years, their author was not just famous, but infamous, responsible for catalyzing the violent wave of religious reform ...

Have you got your teddy?Get cosy in bed and settle down for Quiet Time, as you and your little ones immerse yourself in this collection of well loved fairy tales, that will have them dreaming of magical forests and kingdoms.

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