本書特色「亞洲主義」──是中國民族主義的起點排外與猜忌、族群的分裂與統合、擴張與合作的矛盾交錯，交織成近代中國對亞洲的想像與實踐。今日的中國與亞洲，從未真正走出「亞洲主義」的影響。誰能領導亞洲？是中國？日本？還是──美國？當「國恥未雪，民生多艱」成為民族主義的核心語彙，一個「強國夢」將如何改寫亞洲的命運？又將為世界帶來何種未來？◎從「亞洲盟友」到「亞洲老大哥」──中國為何堅信自己該領導亞洲？當帝國崩潰、列強環伺，面對百年屈辱與國土喪失，中國知識分子在廢墟中尋求出路。他們從日本「脫亞入歐」後孕育出的「亞洲主義」中，看見東亞團結的可能，也嗅到了強權政治的野心，更將之作為亞洲對抗西方秩序的起點。隨著論述的引介與轉化，中國逐步從尊奉日本為亞洲盟主，轉向強調自身在區域中的主導角色，構築起一條從「尊日」到「打倒西方帝國主義」的思想脈絡。◎「國恥未雪，民生多艱」不只是...

From 1931 to 1945, as Japanese imperialism developed and spread throughout China, three regions experienced life under occupation: the puppet state of Manchukuo, East China, and North China. Each did so in a distinct manner, but making sense of experiences and decisions made during this crucial period has been an elusive goal for historians.Despite the enduring importance of the occupation to world history and historical memory in East Asia, Translating the Occupation is the first ...

The Gospel Coalition Book Awards Winner – Theological StudiesModern theology claimed that it ignited a renaissance in trinitarian theology. Really, it has been a renaissance in social trinitarianism. Classical commitments like divine simplicity have been jettisoned, the three persons have been redefined as three centers of consciousness and will, and modern agendas in politics, gender, and ecclesiology determine the terms of the discussion. Contemp...

The newest addition to Partners In Leadership's accountability series that began with the classic The Oz Principle.The Oz Principle has sold more than a million copies since it debuted in 1994, establishing it as the go-to reference on workplace accountability throughout the world. By embracing its practical and invaluable advice, tens of thousands of companies have improved their organizational accountability -- the key to achieving and sustainin...

Plaidness Madness: It's a fashion faux pas when Archie advises Mr. Lodge on which style jacket would make the perfect gift for Veronica! "Big City Blues": Is that laugh track just in Archie's head or are all of his cousin Albert's friends renegades from a sitcom?!

Going beyond even the expertise of archaeologists and historians, world-class engineer Craig B. Smith explores the planning and engineering behind the incredible Great Pyramid of Giza. How would the ancient Egyptians have developed their building plans, devised work schedules, managed laborers, solved specific design and engineering problems, or even improvised on the job? The answers are here, along with dazzling, one-of-a-kind color photographs and beautiful hand-drawn illustrations of t...

His routine was the same every day for 38 years: up at 4:15, make a turkey-on-rye, drive the deserted Henry Hudson Parkway to the hospital, check the schedule, scrub, cut, reattach, save a life or two, repeat. Until March 2020, when the Covid-19 pandemic shut hospital surgeries all over the world.Craig Smith, M.D., Chairman of the Department of Surgery at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital, went from performing heart surgeries on patients both everyday and celebrated (he performed the q...

One Click Away: Archie decides to date other girls while Veronica's out of town, but while Archie flirts away, Veronica's spies click away on their camera phones! "Teen Tycoon": Mr. Lodge has a dream... make that a nightmare... about Archie becoming a millionaire! "No Parking Zone": Archie finds the beach has gone to the dogs... especially when a little puppy follows him there. Trouble is, it's a "no dogs allowed" beach!

Food and the systems that produce, disrupt, prepare it are central to all human life. Yet, scholarly analysis of the food systems that support human life are highly fragmented across a variety of disciplines. Public administration, with its focus on the doing of public policy, would seem to be a logical home for analysis of food systems in action. However, food is largely ignored by public administration scholars, and scholars from other disciplines can unintentionally draw up established ...

The global industrial hemp market is estimated to reach $18.6 billion by 2027, with hemp now recognised as a more sustainable crop due to its ability to absorb and store up to twice as much carbon as trees. Despite its versatility, there remains significant concerns surrounding its regulation, as well as consumer understanding and acceptance of hemp and hemp-derived products.Achieving sustainable cultivation of hemp provides a comprehensive overview of the wealth of resear...

The Complete Smith Machine: Exercises & Workouts is the most comprehensive resource ever written about the most popular exercise machine in the world. Whether you use a Smith Machine at home, the gym, or are thinking about buying one, this book contains all the information you'll need to use and master this versatile piece of weight training equipment.In this book, you will learn:More than 85 illustrated Smith Machine exercises, covering all muscles in your bodyHow ...

A First Amendment Profile of the Supreme Court focuses on the nine justices of the United States Supreme Court and determines their frames for assessing First Amendment cases. In each of the chapters, a justice is profiled in terms of his or her claims during the nomination hearings and the positions they have taken in significant Supreme Court decisions. These chapters provide a rhetorical frame that each of these justices would find appealing regarding First Amendment case law.