An illustrated overview of colonialism that describes its origins and major figures and events in its history, covering the Americas, India, Africa, and Vietnam.
"The Silk Road is as iconic in world history as the Colossus of Rhodes or the Suez Canal. But what was it, exactly? It conjures up a hazy image of a caravan of camels laden with silk on a dusty desert track, reaching from China to Rome. The reality was different--and far more interesting--as revealed in this new history. In "The Silk Road, " Valerie Hansen describes the remarkable archeological finds that revolutionize our understanding of these trade routes"--Provided by publisher.
Examines the history of the overland trade routes that connected China with Europe that allowed the transmission of cultural and social ideas and beliefs that helped shape civilization and includes sixty-two color photographs, seventeen maps, and museum listings of many Silk Road treasures.
Ruth Padel, the great-great-granddaughter of Charles Darwin, recounts her efforts to save the world's tigers from extinction, describing her journeys into the wild searching for wild tigers in their true habitat.
choosing boys over girls, and the consequences of a world full of men
Hvistendahl, Mara
2012
The world is becoming increasingly male, and this mismatch is likely to create profound social upheaval. Historically, eras in which there have been an excess of men have produced periods of violent conflict and instability. Mara Hvistendahl has written a stunning, impeccably-researched book that does not flinch from examining not only the consequences of the misbegotten policies of sex selection but Western complicity with them"--.
Briefly describes the habits and characteristics of the snow leopard, giant panda, tiger, and Arabian oryx and discusses the precariousness of their existence in Asia.
Describes the various dances of India, Thailand, Java, Bali, China, and Japan, and discusses the influences of religion and society on the development and spread of uniquely Asian dance forms.
