Asia

Passage to a New WorldA young teen escapes to America from Mao’s China in the early 60s and experiences the consequent culture shock of cruel racism, financial hardships, unexpected freedom,...

7 Fundamentals to Recruit, Reward & Retain the Largest Generation in the WorkforceA guide into what engages and motivates the millennial population working in organisations.By 2025, Millennials will form 75%...

'What Japan was she owed to the samurai. They were not only the flower of the nation, but its root as well.'Inazo Nitobe's book, the most influential ever written on...

The Paradoxes of Chinese StruggleA major new contribution to the study of China's revolutions and counterrevolutions over the past century.Over recent decades China has experienced massive change and development. China...

Meditation and Wisdom for Modern TimesA practical guide to the life-changing benefits of meditation from leading Buddhist masterLama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche, the leading Buddhist monk in the UK, shares his...

The Definitive Interpretation of Sun Tzu's Classic Book of Strategy Translated by Stephen F. Kaufman The Art of War by Sun Tzu is the best known book on military strategy...

The aftermath of a life seized by two tumours Merely not dying is not really living - the grief and angst of coping with tumours, strokes, seizures. After suffering strokes,...

The True Story of Japan's Foremost Geisha'I can identify the exact moment when things began to change. It was a cold winter afternoon. I had just turned three.'Emerging shyly from...

Explore the rich and complex history of the world's largest democracy, its people and dynasties through visually vibrant timelines packed with information on famous people and key events.Take a journey...

Economic Possibilities from a Global PerspectiveHong Kong is a dynamic city. But the contrast between the well-off and the poor is stark. In the 1980s and 1990s, and to a...

Insights into thirteen countries' ancient and modern cultures, their national identities and nation brands, and their place in the world today.Around The World In 68 Days is a travelogue with...

Life as Dr Mahathir's DaughterThis is Marina Mahathir's story, from her perspective and no one else's. It is, she hopes, the answer to the question — What is it like...

A journalistic account of the abuse and enslavement of women and girls in AsiaA constant stream of impoverished women and girls have been, and are being, enslaved and abused in...

A radical, literary and intimate insight into one of the twentieth century's most vital vocalists.A PITCHFORK MUSIC BOOK OF THE YEARIn the '60s and '70s, America's music scene was marked...

Change your life and your home using feng shuiFeng Shui Made SimpleHow do you place a bed in an awkward room? How can your space help you be more focused...

Buddhist Wisdom for Cooling the FlamesBeloved Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh teaches us the Buddhist principles for managing angerMindfulness recognizes anger, is aware of its presence, accepts and allows it...

An eccentric and charming cookbook from Dishoom, with over 100 recipes from the much-loved restaurantsAt long last, Dishoom share the secrets to their much sought-after Bombay comfort food — the...

A riveting look at the fiercely original, intellectually brilliant mind of Singapore's unofficial Poet-Laureate, Edwin Thumboo whose poetry is key to understanding the emotional hinterland of the city-state.Born of Tamil...

New Intelligence in the AI AgeDigital Intelligence — Global Standards for Digital Literacy, Skills, and ReadinessDo you know that 60% of children around the world have experienced at least one...

How we lose it and how we fight back This urgent manifesto from a Nobel Peace Prize nominee argues that until all of us are free, none of us are....

My Journey from Cancer, to Near Death, to True HealingAn updated edition of the defining memoir about miraculous healing from cancer and the spiritual discoveries that followed, with a new...

One Uyghur man's epic battle to save his wife and son and bring them to Australia In a remote area of deserts and mountains where the Silk Road once ran,...

Recipes from India, the Land of Spices [A Cookbook]Go inside the mind of a chef to learn the fundamentals of Indian cuisine and decode the secrets to cooking with spices...

The number of women in media professions may have increased in recent years, but there is still a gender imbalance and lack of diversity in newsrooms, film sets, and so...

The extraordinary early life in India and England of one of the world's leading public intellectuals Where is 'home'? For Amartya Sen, home has been many places — Dhaka in...

A progressive's political journey in the heart of Southeast Asia A passionate account about the coming of age of a young Malaysian politician Malaysian Son is the story of Nik...

Beloved spiritual leader offers his guidance on using our mind for change and the right kind of action to save the planet and ourselves.In these troubling times we all yearn...

Hill Country Recipes from the Heart of Sri LankaRuwanmali Samarakoon-Amunugama's childhood memories of visits to her parents' homeland in Sri Lanka were filled with colourful trips to the market, lively,...

For readers of War Doctor and Educated, a doctor's story of grit and resilience, from the war torn streets of Kabul to saving lives around the world.Born in war-torn Afghanistan,...

Phil Wang was born in Stoke-on-Trent, raised in Malaysia, and then came of age in Bath - 'a spa town for people who find Cheltenham too ethnic'.Phil takes an incisive...

“One who sings and chants these supremely confidential teachings to My devotees will attain supreme devotion for Me and will attain Me. There is no doubt in this matter.” —Sri...

Recipes and Stories from Kashmir to LadakhIn On The Himalayan Trail Indian food writer and chef, Romy Gill, tells the story of Kashmir and Ladakh’s unique and tantalising cuisine sharing...

A Prisoner, an SOS Letter, and the Hidden Cost of America's Cheap GoodsDiscover the truth behind the discounts.In 2012, an Oregon mother named Julie Keith opened up a package of...

Within living memory, South Korea has transformed into a leading cultural powerhouse of the 21st century.South Korea has transformed from a country devastated by war in the late 1950s to...

Afghan Women on Courage, Freedom, and the Fight to Be HeardA collection of first-hand accounts from courageous Afghan women who refuse to be silenced in the face of the Taliban.After...

Powerfully persuasive, personal and provocative — an unforgettable takedown of white feminism and an empowering manifesto for revolution Most of us believe that feminism is a force for good. In...

A Drawing Exercise Book for Beginners. Learn the Secrets of Japanese Illustrators (Learn 81 Poses; Over 850 illustrations)Set your manga characters in motion! Draw Amazing Manga Characters combines the strengths,...

A Step-by-Step Beginner's Guide (over 21 Lessons and 300 Illustrations)This book makes it easy to create and admire wonderful Japanese-style paintings and portraits! Modern Japanese-style paintings are recognisable by their...

Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching is the source of Zen Buddhism, and is probably the most broadly influential spiritual text in human history. Complete & Unabridged.This edition is translated and...

Creating Beautiful and Healthy Indoor Green Spaces in Your Home The healthier your plants, the happier you'll feel! A Beginner's Guide to House Plants teaches you how to bring your...

An illustrated stitch guideGoldwork embroidery is a traditional Chinese embroidery technique that was originally used in the court or palaces and was exclusive to nobility in ancient times. Similar embroidery...

Leading graphic designer Yang Liu brings the way we were face to face with the way we are. Reissued in four languages, Today meets Yesterday deploys vivid pictogram pairings to...

Yang Liu uses her wonderfully apt pictograms to display the discordances between American and European customs with wit and wisdom.In Europe meets USA she captures her own experiences of living...

A superb modern translation of the most famous Chinese text in history.Formed in a time of great unrest in ancient China, The Analects is vital to an understanding of Chinese...

Jet Tila, author of the bestsellers 101 Asian Dishes and 101 Epic Dishes, knocks it out of the park yet again with a selection of stunning and delicious dishes from...

The Chinese Challenge to American Primacy The twenty-first century's great geopolitical contest has begun. A major trade war has broken out. American and Chinese naval vessels are having close encounters...

How to live a Zero Waste LifeDid you know that there will be more plastic than fish in the seas by 2050? Did you know that it takes 20,000 litres...

Stories of Life and Death from the Forgotten Guardians of EverestChanging the narrative of mountaineering books, Sherpa focuses on the people who live and work on the roof of the...

All the Stitches You Need to Know to Make Gorgeous DesignsMaster 15 Key Stitches for Incredible Embroidered ArtMaking beautiful embroidered designs is easy with this invaluable guide — you won’t...

Essays and CriticismISBN: 9780975609231 | Published: 2010 | Paperback | 278 pages