Throughout the second century B.C., the world of East Asia was divided between two great superpowers, the Han Chinese and the Hsiung-nu, facing off against each other sometimes peaceably and sometimes antagonistically. In Ancient China and Its Enemies, Nicola Di Cosmo provides a magisterial survey of the rise of the lesser known of these two powers, the nomadic Hsiung-nu. This book is invaluable not only for understanding the relations between ancient China and its major enemy, but also for understanding either of the powers individually.
Looking for an easy-to-use guide to English grammar? This handy introduction covers all the basics of the subject, using a simple and straightforward style. Students will find the book's step-by-step approach easy to follow and be encouraged by its non-technical language. Requiring no prior knowledge of English grammar, the information is presented in small steps, with objective techniques to help readers apply new concepts.
Understanding Electric Power Systems: An Overview of the Technology, the Marketplace, and Government Regulation
Technological advances and changes in government policy and regulation have altered the electric power industry in recent years and will continue to impact it for quite some time. Fully updated with the latest changes to regulation, structure, and technology, this new edition of Understanding Electric Power Systems offers a real-world view of the industry, explaining how it operates, how it is structured, and how electricity is regulated and priced.
The Field: The Quest for the Secret Force of the Universe (Audio)
Based on interviews with today's cutting-edge scientists, investigative journalist Lynne McTaggart wrote The Field a compelling presentation of the theory that there is a measurable life force in the universe. Now in this original audio adaptation by the author, McTaggart takes listeners on a journey into this exciting arena of science called the Zero-Point Field that could be the key to understanding supernatural forces, healing energy, and the nature of consciousness.
The book offers an alternative to objective, mechanical approaches to assessment and shows the process in which teachers look at children's learning, strive to understand it, and then put their understanding to good use.
