The Mustard Seed Garden Manual of Painting: A Facsimile of the 1887-1888 Shanghai Edition

The Mustard Seed Garden Manual of Painting: A Facsimile of the 1887-1888 Shanghai Edition

Explore a meticulously reproduced 19th‑century Chinese painting guide, complete with original calligraphy and detailed brushwork instructions, offering insight into traditional landscape techniques and artistic philosophy.
The Pillow Book

The Pillow Book

A vivid window into Heian court life, Sei Shōnagon’s witty observations capture daily rituals, fashion, and fleeting emotions with poetic clarity, inviting readers to taste the elegance of ancient Japan.
Indian Ocean

Indian Ocean

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Blood, Dreams and Gold: The Changing Face of Burma

Blood, Dreams and Gold: The Changing Face of Burma

Yale University Press (9780300204513 / 20 b/w illus.)
The Oxford History of Byzantium

The Oxford History of Byzantium

Explore Byzantine civilization from its founding to fall, with vivid analysis of politics, culture, and art in a richly illustrated narrative that connects empire to modern world.
Global Capital Markets: Integration, Crisis, and Growth

Global Capital Markets: Integration, Crisis, and Growth

(9780521671798 / new-Nov09usbook-2017-c084478)
The Ancient Languages of Asia and the Americas

The Ancient Languages of Asia and the Americas

Explore how ancient tongues shaped cultures across continents, tracing linguistic roots from Mesopotamia to Mesoamerica and revealing hidden connections that illuminate human history.
Steinbeck in Vietnam: Dispatches from the War

Steinbeck in Vietnam: Dispatches from the War

(9780813934037) | Often contain
Beijing: From Imperial Capital to Olympic City

Beijing: From Imperial Capital to Olympic City

(9780230605275) - Author: Li, Lillian M. Dray-Novey, Alison Kong, Haili - Softcover - Palgrave Macmillan - Language: English - Pages: 321 | History of Beijing
A History of Southeast Asia: Critical Crossroads

A History of Southeast Asia: Critical Crossroads

(9781118513002) | Guide the reader