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Communist gender policies were often violent, placing many people, particularly women, in difficult and marginalized positions.

"e;A Short History of Hinduism"e; offers a compelling and accessible exploration of one of the world's oldest and most complex religious traditions.

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"e;The Chinese Revolution"e; offers a compelling and in-depth exploration of one of the most transformative periods in modern history.

A 40-page book urging parents to STOP telling even a toddler that babies are 'bought from the market'.

A person from Kochi is Tosa before they are Shikoku.

Songkran is widely known as the "e;world's biggest water fight,"e; but beneath the exuberant street parties lies an ancient, living cosmology.

This books explores several dimensions of conflict and transformation in Southeast Asian Islam, with a particular focus on the largest Islamic country in the region, Indonesia, based on a diverse range of in-depth case studies that engage local, national, regional, global and digital perspectives.

This books explores several dimensions of conflict and transformation in Southeast Asian Islam, with a particular focus on the largest Islamic country in the region, Indonesia, based on a diverse range of in-depth case studies that engage local, national, regional, global and digital perspectives.

This book makes Aram Andonian's The Great Crime available for English language readers.

This book makes Aram Andonian's The Great Crime available for English language readers.

Xi Jinping has made his ambitions for the People's Liberation Army (PLA) perfectly clear, there is no mystery what he wants, first, that China should become a "e;great maritime power"e; and secondly, that the PLA "e;become a world-class armed force by 2050.

Xi Jinping has made his ambitions for the People's Liberation Army (PLA) perfectly clear, there is no mystery what he wants, first, that China should become a "e;great maritime power"e; and secondly, that the PLA "e;become a world-class armed force by 2050.

Communist gender policies were often violent, placing many people, particularly women, in difficult and marginalized positions.

What if the chaos you feel isn't a personal failing,  but a design flaw in modern life itself?

An Introduction to the Heritage Buildings of Bangkok invites readers to discover 30 of Bangkok's finest heritage buildings, each with its own story to tell, alongside over 20 additional must-see structures that bring to life the history, visionary architects and influential monarchs behind the city's architectural heritage.

There is a particular kind of dark that every searching soul knows.

An Introduction to the Heritage Buildings of Kuala Lumpur takes readers on a journey through the city's rich architectural heritage, uncovering 30 remarkable examples of historic landmarks, colonial structures and cultural monuments that narrate the story of the city's past.

Embark on a journey through time with A Short History of Buddhism, a clear and engaging exploration of one of the world's oldest and most influential spiritual traditions.

Step into the world before Angkor—a land of shifting kingdoms, sacred mountains, and a people searching for cosmic balance.

At the height of Southeast Asia's most powerful premodern state, the Khmer Empire briefly fractured its own center of gravity.

In Angkor, the First Builders: Indravarman I and Yasovarman I, the dawn of the Khmer Empire emerges in breathtaking detail.

Khmer Origins: Foundations of the Angkor Empire is an immersive journey into the world that existed before Angkor—the forgotten centuries of rivers, myths, migrations, spirit cults, and early states that shaped one of humanity's most extraordinary civilizations.

Imperial Angkor — Suryavarman I: The Expansionist King explores the reign of the ruler who transformed Angkor from a powerful kingdom into a true continental empire.

The Moho Chih-kuan (摩訶止観), sometimes rendered as Mohe Zhiguan in modern Chinese scholarship, stands as one of the most influential works in the history of Chinese Buddhism.

Step into the extraordinary life of Mahatma Gandhi, one of the most influential leaders in modern history.

Before the jungle reclaimed its towers and explorers called it "e;lost,"e; there was a civilization that transformed water into empire and faith into stone.

Angkor: The Sacred Empire of the Khmers invites readers on an extraordinary journey through one of the world's greatest civilizations — the Khmer Empire.

A Framework for Navigating Life's Changing States ~ Inspired by the I Ching and Tao Te ChingSoft Yet Unbreakable is a modern, practical framework inspired by the I Ching and the Dao De Jing for navigating life's constant change.

"e;Whoever sees this sutra sees the face of the Buddha.

Welcome to Islam: An Essential Guide for New MuslimsAre you searching for a clear, authentic, and simple introduction to Islam—free from confusion, cultural barriers, or overwhelming detail?

This book moves beyond the stereotyped approaches adopted in earlier works on ‘Chinatowns’ and introduces instead the Chinese spaces in the metropolitan city of Kuala Lumpur (KL), Malaysia.

The Boxer Rebellion saw impoverished Chinese peasants strike a blow against the Western powers, particularly the British, who had come to challenge China's sovereignty.

"e;You know, Doctor, you're a bit like a knight.

This book examines the political circumstances of Chinese immigrants in France within a broader political climate.

This book examines the political circumstances of Chinese immigrants in France within a broader political climate.

This book compares how multilingualism is governed, managed, and imagined in nation-states in the Horn of Africa and South Asia.

This book compares how multilingualism is governed, managed, and imagined in nation-states in the Horn of Africa and South Asia.

South Africa is in crisis.

This book traces the establishment of the Arab League’s little-known first peacekeeping operation (the first non-United Nations, regionally mandated peacekeeping operation after 1945), deployed to Kuwait in 1961-1963.