A History of France (Six Volumes)

A History of France is the latest major work in the General Histories of Major Powers series edited by Qian Chengdan.

The Sanitary City: Urban Infrastructure in America from Colonial Times to the Present

The Sanitary City: Urban Infrastructure in America from Colonial Times to the Present by Professor Martin V. Melosi traces the development of urban sanitation in the United States from the colonial era to the 20th century.

The Accidental Ecosystem: People and Wildlife in American Cities

The Accidental Ecosystem: People and Wildlife in American Cities offers readers insights into how animals survive in the concrete world.

Wukong: China's Approach to Dark Matter Space Exploration

Wukong: China's Approach to Dark Matter Space Exploration presents a comprehensive account of the journey behind China's first astronomical satellite, Wukong.

Listening to Her Echoes: Notes on Lin Phyllis Whei-Yin's Architecture Writings

This is far more than a simple compilation of Lin Phyllis Whei-Yin (also Lin Huiyin)'s writings.

100 Lakes in China Sparkling

100 Lakes in China Sparkling selects 100 Chinese lakes that serve as examples of both ecology and cultural significance, systematically presenting their natural landscapes and humanistic value.

The Missing Course: Everything They Never Taught You about College Teaching

This book argues that an academic culture that prioritizes research over teaching has put many instructors – especially early-career faculty – in difficult positions.

Brother on the Upper Bunk

The author depicts an experimental school grounded in humanistic values and general education.

History of Chinese Arts and Crafts in the 20th Century

History of Chinese Arts and Crafts in the 20th Century uses extensive documentation and representative works to trace the origins and development of concepts, professions, and industries in Chinese arts and crafts over the past century.

Surviving Murals of Ancient Chinese Temples in Shanxi

Surviving Murals of Ancient Chinese Temples in Shanxi condenses the millennium-long history of murals at temples in Shanxi into a single book.

History of Chinese Woodblock Painting in the 20th Century

History of Chinese Woodblock Painting in the 20th Century offers a systematic review of the development of this treasured Chinese craft over almost 100 years.

The Provinces and Tang Dynasty Politics

The Provinces and Tang Dynasty Politics constructs a logically rigorous interpretation of Tang Dynasty (618-907) politics.

Ruins and Dogs

In this new collection of cultural essays, acclaimed literary critic Wang Binbin shares reflections on the past through a relaxed, conversational tone.

Elegy for the Dying Township

Elegy for the Dying Township centers on the shifts of the peri-urban fringe around Xianshui Pond.

Sumerian Civilization

With its long history and far-reaching influence, Sumerian civilization occupies a foundational place in human history.

A History of Russian Thought: From the Enlightenment to Marxism

In Andrzej Walicki's hands, the history of Russian thought is not simply an academic analysis, but a sweeping panorama of national struggle and debate.

After Hitler: Recivilizing Germans, 1945-1995

After Hitler: Recivilizing Germans, 1945-1995 depicts Germany's arduous road to rebirth after World War II.

The End of Ice: Bearing Witness and Finding Meaning in the Path of Climate Disruption

Reading The End of Ice is like accompanying the author on a quiet yet unavoidable pilgrimage where real people and places come vividly into view.

Finnegans Wake

Finnegans Wake explores the cyclical nature of human history, shatters linear narrative conventions, and pushes language to its limits, creating a near-musical reading experience.

Fallen. The Second Life of Trees

Focusing on subtle details, the work celebrates life through death and sings a song of harmony, coexistence, and endless natural cycles.