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1000 Words to Expand Your Vocabulary
by Joseph PiercyThe Oxford English Dictionary contains 175,000 words in common usage and yet linguists estimate that a vocabulary of 3,000 is sufficient to cover ninety-five per cent of common usage in speech and print. Where have all those other words gone? The English language is a giant sponge, absorbing words from a multitude of different languages and cultures and yet it seems speakers of English are indolent at accessing the rich resources at our disposal. 1000 Words to Expand Your Vocabulary aims to ameliorate this issue by providing a fascinating lexicography to boost your word power. Alongside the elegant and archaic words are discussions of malapropisms and solecisms, words for which meaning has changed over time and words that have meanings often contrary to their common usage (and abusage). Each entry contains outlines of word origins, examples in context and a wealth of word related trivia. 1000 Words to Expand Your Vocabulary will help word lovers flaunt their prolixity without flouting the rules that govern correct meaning.
1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die: You Must Read Before You Die (1001)
by Peter BoxallCompletely revised and updated to include the most up-to-date selections, this is a bold and bright reference book to the novels and the writers that have excited the world's imagination. This authoritative selection of novels, reviewed by an international team of writers, critics, academics, and journalists, provides a new take on world classics and a reliable guide to what's hot in contemporary fiction. Featuring more than 700 illustrations and photographs, presenting quotes from individual novels and authors, and completely revised for 2012, this is the ideal book for everybody who loves reading.
101 Damnations: Dispatches from the 101st Tour de France
by Ned BoultingJoin Ned Boulting as he reports on his dozen-th Tour de France, an event in which blokes do amazing things on bikes, and, we’re oft told, the biggest annual sporting event in the world.101 Damnations is a chance to relive the 2014 race, stage for stage, fall after fall, tantrum by tantrum; just the good bits mind, without all the aerial shots of castles. Or sunflowers. (Though it does wax lyrical about some stunning Alpine scenery . . . and, with the race starting in Yorkshire, even some stunning scenery not far from Bradford).From Leeds to Paris (how often do you say that?), Ned details the minutiae of his encounters with the likes of Vincenzo Nibali, David Millar, Chris Froome, Chris Boardman (or ‘Broadman’ as some would have it), Marcel Kittel, Mrs Cavendish (Mark’s wife), Peter Sagan and the rest. Their endeavours, achievements, humour and occasional rancour, sit alongside his own decade-long quest for the ideal end-of-race T-shirt.Ned weaves together the interesting, amusing and unheralded threads of the race itself, and reflects on his own perennial struggle to get round, get on and get by. 101 Damnations encapsulates all that is incredible – and incredibly ordinary – about the greatest race on earth.
101 Inclusive and SEN English Lessons: Fun Activities and Lesson Plans for Children Aged 3 – 11
by Claire Brewer Kate BradleyCreate an inclusive classroom for all with this resource, full of ideas for engaging and accessible English lessons. Each lesson is tailored to objectives for children working below National Curriculum levels and includes a learning objective, the resources needed, the main activity, a plenary and a consolidation activity to help support children's understanding. When working with children, and especially those with SEN, lessons need to meet their interests as well as their needs by containing visual stimulus and promoting fine and gross motor skills, and the activities in this book have been specifically designed with this in mind. This straightforward and practical book offers you 101 creative classroom activities for teaching English to pupils who are achieving at P Levels 4 - 8, as well as mapping the range of additional skills they will acquire.
101 Inclusive and SEN English Lessons: Fun Activities and Lesson Plans for Children Aged 3 – 11 (PDF)
by Claire Brewer Kate BradleyCreate an inclusive classroom for all with this resource, full of ideas for engaging and accessible English lessons. Each lesson is tailored to objectives for children working below National Curriculum levels and includes a learning objective, the resources needed, the main activity, a plenary and a consolidation activity to help support children's understanding. When working with children, and especially those with SEN, lessons need to meet their interests as well as their needs by containing visual stimulus and promoting fine and gross motor skills, and the activities in this book have been specifically designed with this in mind. This straightforward and practical book offers you 101 creative classroom activities for teaching English to pupils who are achieving at P Levels 4 - 8, as well as mapping the range of additional skills they will acquire.
101 Inclusive and SEN Humanities and Language Lessons: Fun Activities and Lesson Plans for Children Aged 3 - 11
by Kate Bradley Claire BrewerCreate an inclusive classroom for all with this resource. From Sensory Box Fire Station to Victorian Me, this book is overflowing with ideas for engaging and accessible Geography, History and Language lessons. Each lesson is tailored for children working below National Curriculum levels and includes a learning objective, the resources needed, the main activity, a plenary and a consolidation activity to help support children's understanding.The activities in this book have been specifically designed to promote fine and gross motor skills and utilise lots of visual stimulus, which is important for working with children with SEN. This straightforward and practical book offers you 101 creative classroom activities for teaching Humanities and Languages to pupils who are working below national curriculum levels, as well as mapping the range of additional skills they will acquire.
101 Inclusive and SEN Humanities and Language Lessons: Fun Activities and Lesson Plans for Children Aged 3 - 11
by Kate Bradley Claire BrewerCreate an inclusive classroom for all with this resource. From Sensory Box Fire Station to Victorian Me, this book is overflowing with ideas for engaging and accessible Geography, History and Language lessons. Each lesson is tailored for children working below National Curriculum levels and includes a learning objective, the resources needed, the main activity, a plenary and a consolidation activity to help support children's understanding.The activities in this book have been specifically designed to promote fine and gross motor skills and utilise lots of visual stimulus, which is important for working with children with SEN. This straightforward and practical book offers you 101 creative classroom activities for teaching Humanities and Languages to pupils who are working below national curriculum levels, as well as mapping the range of additional skills they will acquire.
101 Things to Do With a Banana
by B.A. NanaA bunch of truly ap-peeling things to do with this fruit basket staple.
11+ English Practice Papers 1: For 11+, pre-test and independent school exams including CEM, GL and ISEB
by Victoria BurrillExam Board: ISEBLevel: 11 PlusSubject: EnglishFirst Teaching: September 2012First Exam: Autumn 2013Practice papers to test pupils ahead of pre-tests and 11 plus independent school entrance exams. Includes six model papers, each containing a comprehension and a writing paper that includes a total of 67 comprehension questions and 12 writing tasks. - Develops and perfects exam technique for all major pre-tests and 11 plus independent school exams including Consortium, CEM, GL and ISEB- Teaches pupils to improve their response rates with timed papers- A variety of exam paper styles to build exam-room confidence- Identifies weaker areas and improves results with detailed answers and commentary- Builds familiarity of the way short-format 11 plus tests are presentedThe brand new 11 plus and pre-test range has been constructed to help pupils follow a three step revision journey ..Step 1) 11 Plus English Revision GuideStep 2) Practice Papers11 Plus English Practice Papers 111 Plus English Practice Papers 2Step 3) WorkbooksSpelling and Vocabulary Workbook Age 8-10 Reading and Comprehension Workbook Age 9-11 Grammar and Punctuation Workbook Age 8-10 Writing Workbook Age 9-11
11+ English Practice Papers 2: For 11+, pre-test and independent school exams including CEM, GL and ISEB
by Victoria BurrillExam Board: ISEBLevel: 11 PlusSubject: EnglishFirst Teaching: September 2012First Exam: Autumn 2013Following on from Practice Papers 1, these papers further test pupils in preparation for the most challenging of pre-tests and 11 plus independent school entrance exams. Includes six model papers, each containing a comprehension and a writing paper that include a total of 104 comprehension questions, 31 spelling, grammar and punctuation questions and 15 writing tasks. - Develops and perfects exam technique for all major pre-tests and 11 plus independent school exams including Consortium, CEM, GL and ISEB- Teaches pupils to improve their response rates with timed papers- A variety of exam paper styles to build exam-room confidence- Identifies weaker areas and improves results with detailed answers and commentary- Builds familiarity of the way long-format 11 plus tests are presented- Tackles comprehension questions to make pupils think closely about the textThe brand new 11 plus and pre-test range has been constructed to help pupils follow a three step revision journey ..Step 1) 11 Plus English Revision GuideStep 2) Practice Papers11 Plus English Practice Papers 111 Plus English Practice Papers 2Step 3) WorkbooksSpelling and Vocabulary Workbook Age 8-10 Reading and Comprehension Workbook Age 9-11 Grammar and Punctuation Workbook Age 8-10 Writing Workbook Age 9-11
11+ English Revision Guide: For 11+, pre-test and independent school exams including CEM, GL and ISEB
by Erika Cross Jenny Olney Victoria BurrillSecure the top marks in 11+ independent school entrance exams and pre-tests and a better chance at getting into their school of choice with this essential revision guide. Complete coverage of the ISEB 11+ English syllabus and stretching extra content ensures that every topic is thoroughly revised ahead of the exams.- This book covers everything required for the 11+ English exam- Prepares pupils for a wide range of independent school exams and pre-tests with challenging extension material- Consolidates revision with all the key information in one place- Features helpful insight in to the exams, with examples, practical tips and advice- Tests understanding and technique with timed, levelled exam-style questions- Identifies strengths and weaknesses using 11+ sample tests with detailed answer guidanceAlso available for 11+ English preparation: - Spelling & Vocabulary Workbook 9-11 9781471829642- Reading & Comprehension Workbook 9-11 9781471829659- Grammar & Punctuation Workbook 9-11 9781471829666- Writing Workbook 9-11 9781471829673- 11+ English Practice Papers ISBN 9781471849275Revision Guides, Workbooks and Practice Papers are also available for Maths, Science, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning on www.galorepark.co.uk.
11+ English Revision Guide: For 11+, pre-test and independent school exams including CEM, GL and ISEB
by Erika Cross Jenny Olney Victoria BurrillExam Board: ISEBLevel: 11 PlusSubject: EnglishFirst Teaching: September 2012First Exam: Autumn 2013Secure the top marks in 11 plus independent school entrance exams and pre-tests and a better chance at getting into their school of choice with this essential revision guide. Complete coverage of the ISEB 11 Plus English syllabus and stretching extra content ensures that every topic is thoroughly revised ahead of the exams.- This book covers everything required for the 11 Plus English exam- Prepares pupils for a wide range of independent school exams and pre-tests with challenging extension material- Consolidates revision with all the key information in one place- Features helpful insight in to the exams, with examples, practical tips and advice- Tests understanding and technique with timed, levelled exam-style questions- Identifies strengths and weaknesses using 11 plus sample tests with detailed answer guidanceAlso available for 11 Plus English preparation: - Spelling & Vocabulary Workbook 9-11 9781471829642- Reading & Comprehension Workbook 9-11 9781471829659- Grammar & Punctuation Workbook 9-11 9781471829666- Writing Workbook 9-11 9781471829673- 11 Plus English Practice Papers ISBN 9781471849275Revision Guides, Workbooks and Practice Papers are also available for Maths, Science, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning on www.galorepark.co.uk.
11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning Study and Revision Guide: For 11+, pre-test and independent school exams including CEM, GL and ISEB (PDF)
by Peter Francis Sarah CollinsSecure the top marks in 11+ independent school entrance exams and pre-tests and a better chance at getting into their school of choice with this essential study and revision guide. Stretching content ensures that all the Non-Verbal Reasoning skills are thoroughly revised ahead of the exams.- Explains and tests the full range of question types and skills met in Non-Verbal Reasoning in exams- Prepares pupils for a wide range of independent school exams and pre-tests with challenging extension material- Builds on existing knowledge with clear cross-curricular links to English- Features helpful insight in to the exams, with examples, practical tips and advice- Prepares pupils for exam conditions with timed and levelled exam-style questions- Identifies strengths and weaknesses using 11+ sample tests with detailed answer guidanceAlso available for 11+ Verbal Reasoning preparation: - Non-Verbal Reasoning Workbook Age 8-10 - Non-Verbal Reasoning Workbook Age 9-11 - Non Verbal Reasoning Workbook Age 10-12 - 11+ Non- Verbal Reasoning Practice Papers 1&2Revision Guides, Workbooks and Practice Papers are also available for Maths, English, Science and Verbal Reasoning on www.galorepark.co.uk
11+ Verbal Reasoning Practice Papers 1: For 11+, pre-test and independent school exams including CEM, GL and ISEB
by Chris PearseExam Board: ISEBLevel: 11 PlusSubject: Verbal ReasoningFirst Teaching: September 2016First Exam: Spring 2017Practice exam papers to prepare children for the most challenging pre-tests and 11 plus independent school entrance exams. Practice Papers 1 includes ten levelled exam papers that will test pupils' skills in verbal reasoning for a better chance of getting into the school of choice.- Develops exam techniques tested in all major pre-tests and 11 plus independent school examinations including CEM, GL and ISEB- Features papers written to measured levels of difficulty to build ability- Teaches pupils to improve their response rates with timed papers- Builds exam-room confidence with practice in a variety of exam styles- Identifies weaker areas and improved results with detailed answers and commentary- Timed papers 1-4 build familiarisation of test conditions- Questions 5-8 are designed to increased speed, which is good practice for pre-test and CEM 11 plus- Questions 9-1- are long-style tests - perfect practice for GLThe brand new for 2016 11 plus and pre-test range has been constructed to help pupils follow a three step revision journey ..Step 1) 11 Plus Verbal Reasoning Study and Revision GuideStep 2) Practice Papers11 Plus Verbal Reasoning Practice Papers 111 Plus Verbal Reasoning Practice Papers 2Step 3) Workbooks11 Plus Verbal Reasoning Workbook Age 8-10 11 Plus Verbal Reasoning Workbook Age 9-11 11 Plus Verbal Reasoning Workbook Age 10-12
11+ Verbal Reasoning Practice Papers 2: For 11+, pre-test and independent school exams including CEM, GL and ISEB
by Chris PearseExam Board: ISEBLevel: 11 PlusSubject: Verbal ReasoningFirst Teaching: September 2016First Exam: Spring 2017Practice exam papers to prepare children for the most challenging pre-tests and 11 plus independent school entrance exams. Practice Papers 2 includes eight levelled exam papers that will test pupils' skills in verbal reasoning for a better chance of getting into the school of choice.- Develops exam techniques tested in all major pre-tests and 11 plus independent school examinations including CEM, GL and ISEB- Features papers written to measured levels of difficulty to build ability- Teaches pupils to improve their response rates with timed papers- Builds exam-room confidence with practice in a variety of exam styles- Identifies weaker areas and improved results with detailed answers and commentary- Varied in length tests build in difficulty The brand new for 2016 11 plus and pre-test range has been constructed to help pupils follow a three step revision journey ..Step 1) 11 Plus Verbal Reasoning Study and Revision GuideStep 2) Practice Papers11 Plus Verbal Reasoning Practice Papers 111 Plus Verbal Reasoning Practice Papers 2Step 3) Workbooks11 Plus Verbal Reasoning Workbook Age 8-10 11 Plus Verbal Reasoning Workbook Age 9-11 11 Plus Verbal Reasoning Workbook Age 10-12
11+ Verbal Reasoning Study and Revision Guide: For 11+, pre-test and independent school exams including CEM, GL and ISEB (PDF)
by Andrew Hammond Sarah CollinsAn essential study and revision guide to help children secure top marks in pre-tests and 11+ independent school entrance examinations. The stretching content ensure that verbal reasoning skills are thoroughly reviewed ahead of the exams.- Prepares pupils for all major pre-tests and 11+ independent school examinations including CEM, GL and ISEB- Explains and tests all of the question types that pupils could face- Features helpful insight into the exams, with practical tips and advice- Identifies strengths and weaknesses using 11+ sample tests with detailed answer guidance- Clear links between Verbal Reasoning and existing study of English- Includes topics such as constructing words, understanding word meaning, working with numbers and algebra, and developing logic skillsThe brand new for 2016 11+ and pre-test range has been constructed to help pupils follow a three step revision journey ..Step 1) 11+ Verbal Reasoning Study and Revision GuideStep 2) Practice Papers11+ Verbal Reasoning Practice Papers 111+ Verbal Reasoning Practice Papers 2Step 3) Workbooks11+ Verbal Reasoning Workbook Age 8-10 11+ Verbal Reasoning Workbook Age 9-11 11+ Verbal Reasoning Workbook Age 10-12
11+ Verbal Reasoning Study and Revision Guide: For 11+, pre-test and independent school exams including CEM, GL and ISEB
by Andrew Hammond Sarah CollinsExam Board: ISEBLevel: 11 PlusSubject: Verbal ReasoningFirst Teaching: September 2016First Exam: Spring 2017An essential study and revision guide to help children secure top marks in pre-tests and 11 plus independent school entrance examinations. The stretching content ensure that verbal reasoning skills are thoroughly reviewed ahead of the exams.- Prepares pupils for all major pre-tests and 11 plus independent school examinations including CEM, GL and ISEB- Explains and tests all of the question types that pupils could face- Features helpful insight into the exams, with practical tips and advice- Identifies strengths and weaknesses using 11 plus sample tests with detailed answer guidance- Clear links between Verbal Reasoning and existing study of English- Includes topics such as constructing words, understanding word meaning, working with numbers and algebra, and developing logic skillsThe brand new for 2016 11 plus and pre-test range has been constructed to help pupils follow a three step revision journey ..Step 1) 11 Plus Verbal Reasoning Study and Revision GuideStep 2) Practice Papers11 Plus Verbal Reasoning Practice Papers 111 Plus Verbal Reasoning Practice Papers 2Step 3) Workbooks11 Plus Verbal Reasoning Workbook Age 8-10 11 Plus Verbal Reasoning Workbook Age 9-11 11 Plus Verbal Reasoning Workbook Age 10-12
11+ Verbal Reasoning Vocabulary Practice Workbook: For The 2021 Cem Tests (PDF)
by Collins 11Exam Board: CEM. Level & Subject: 11+ Verbal Reasoning Vocabulary. Suitable for the 2020 tests. Boost your child’s 11 Plus test performance using Collins 11+ Practice Workbooks.
12 Birds to Save Your Life: Nature's Lessons in Happiness
by Charlie CorbettFind solace, hope and happiness through 12 fascinating birds whose song is never far away - if only we know where to look . . .'A lyrical and life-affirming book that teaches us as much about birds as it does ourselves - a balm for the soul' Raynor Winn, author of The Salt Path'Charlie has opened my eyes to the constant joy of the sights and sounds of the birds that surround us. It is a book that really will save lives' Dr Richard Shepherd, author of Unnatural Causes_________Can you recognise the cheerful chirrups of the house sparrow? A song thrush singing out at winter's darkest hour? Or the beautiful haunting call of the curlew?At a time of great anxiety and uncertainty, while coping with the untimely death of his mother, Charlie Corbett realised his perspective on life was slipping. In a moment of despair, he found himself lying on the side of a hill in the rain, alone with his thoughts.Suddenly he hears the song of a skylark - that soaring, tinkling, joyous sound echoing through the air above - and he is transported away from his dark thoughts. Grounded by the beauty of nature, perspective dawns. No longer the leading role in his own private melodrama, merely a bit part in nature's great epic.Through twelve characterful birds, Charlie shows us there is joy to be found if we know where to look, and how to listen. From solitary skylarks to squabbling sparrows, he explores the place of these birds in our history, culture and landscape, noting what they look like and where you're most likely to meet them.By reconnecting with the wildlife all around him and learning to move with the rhythms of the natural world, Charlie discovered nature's powerful ability to heal.In this life-affirming and joyful guide to the birds living all around us, it might just heal you too.
12 Edmondstone Street (Collected Editions Ser.)
by David MaloufEach house, like each place, has its own topography, its own lore. A complex history comes down to us, through household jokes and anecdotes, odd family habits, and irrational superstitions, that forever shapes what we see and the way in which we see it.Beginning with his childhood home, David Malouf moves on to show other landmarks in his life, and the way places and things create our private worlds. Written with humour and uncompromising intelligence, 12 Edmondstone Street is an unforgettable portrait of one man's life.
The 12 Week Year for Writers: A Comprehensive Guide to Getting Your Writing Done
by A. Trevor Thrall Brian P. Moran Michael LenningtonPraise for The 12 Week Year for Writers“We writers are a peculiar bunch, so I am impressed how Trevor manages to bridge high-performance practices into our creative world and make it feel natural. This book will help practitioners of The 12 Week Year for Writers method feel in charge of their writing projects and make continuous progress. That is a remarkable feat.”—CHRISTIAN TIETZE, writer, app developer, and Zettelkasten zealotA Note From the Creators of The 12 Week Year “We wrote the first version of our New York Times bestseller, The 12 Week Year, in just 12 weeks using our own system. Since then, we’ve helped people and companies all over the world to unlock their capabilities and accomplish more. With this new book The 12 Week Year has been adapted specifically for the challenges of writers. If you are a student, a professional, a full time author, or you just love to write, this book is for you. Get it, study it, apply it, and you will cut months, (maybe even years), off the time it takes to produce your best work.”—Brian Moran and Michael Lennington, authors of The 12 Week Year
The 12 Week Year for Writers: A Comprehensive Guide to Getting Your Writing Done
by A. Trevor Thrall Brian P. Moran Michael LenningtonGet more words on the page with this proven and popular system The 12 Week Year for Writers: A Comprehensive Guide to Getting Your Writing Done is an easy-to-implement and practical framework for writers to get more work done in less time. You’ll answer big picture questions—What is my vision for the future? What are my writing goals?—while enacting a comprehensive system to plan and execute your writing. You’ll create a 12 Week Plan and a Model Week, collaborate with a weekly writing group, keep score, and learn to stick to a weekly execution routine. The book will also show you how to: Manage multiple writing projects at the same time Develop a prolific writer’s mindset and increase your output with the 12 Week Year system Deal with actionable specifics, like when and where to write Ideal for writers in all genres and fields, The 12 Week Year for Writers is the perfect hands-on guide for academic and business writers, authors, students, columnists, bloggers, and copy and content writers who seek to increase their productivity and get more quality words on the page.
12 Who Don't Agree: The Battle for Freedom in Putin's Russia
by Valery PanyushkinThe battle for freedom in Putin's Russia. Twelve Russians from across the country’s social spectrum all have one thing in common: their participation in the historic March of the Dissidents. Held in 2007 to protest the eroding state of affairs in Russia, the march was held in flagrant violation of increasingly stringent laws forbidding public demonstrations. Though each of these men and women had personal reasons for joining the demonstration, they shared a belief that the government of Vladimir Putin was betraying the promise of Russia’s future. Risking the threats and violent retaliation inflicted on Russian journalists who dare to question the powers that be, Panyushkin boldly illuminates the lives and convictions of these twelve brave men and women.
1368: China and the Making of the Modern World
by Ali Humayun AkhtarA new picture of China's rise since the Age of Exploration and its historical impact on the modern world. The establishment of the Great Ming dynasty in 1368 was a monumental event in world history. A century before Columbus, Beijing sent a series of diplomatic missions across the South China Sea and Indian Ocean that paved the way for China's first modern global era. 1368 maps China's ascendance from the embassies of Admiral Zheng He to the arrival of European mariners and the shock of the Opium Wars. In Ali Humayun Akhtar's new picture of world history, China's current rise evokes an earlier epoch, one that sheds light on where Beijing is heading today. Spectacular accounts in Persian and Ottoman Turkish describe palaces of silk and jade in Beijing's Forbidden City. Malay legends recount stories of Chinese princesses arriving in Melaka with gifts of porcelain and gold. During Europe's Age of Exploration, Iberian mariners charted new passages to China, which the Dutch and British East India Companies transformed into lucrative tea routes. But during the British Industrial Revolution, the rise of steam engines and factories allowed the export of the very commodities once imported from China. By the end of the Opium Wars and the arrival of Commodore Perry in Japan, Chinese and Japanese reformers called for their own industrial revolutions to propel them into the twentieth century. What has the world learned from China since the Ming, and how did China reemerge in the 1970s as a manufacturing superpower? Akhtar's book provides much-needed context for understanding China's rise today and the future of its connections with both the West and a resurgent Asia.
1368: China and the Making of the Modern World
by Ali Humayun AkhtarA new picture of China's rise since the Age of Exploration and its historical impact on the modern world. The establishment of the Great Ming dynasty in 1368 was a monumental event in world history. A century before Columbus, Beijing sent a series of diplomatic missions across the South China Sea and Indian Ocean that paved the way for China's first modern global era. 1368 maps China's ascendance from the embassies of Admiral Zheng He to the arrival of European mariners and the shock of the Opium Wars. In Ali Humayun Akhtar's new picture of world history, China's current rise evokes an earlier epoch, one that sheds light on where Beijing is heading today. Spectacular accounts in Persian and Ottoman Turkish describe palaces of silk and jade in Beijing's Forbidden City. Malay legends recount stories of Chinese princesses arriving in Melaka with gifts of porcelain and gold. During Europe's Age of Exploration, Iberian mariners charted new passages to China, which the Dutch and British East India Companies transformed into lucrative tea routes. But during the British Industrial Revolution, the rise of steam engines and factories allowed the export of the very commodities once imported from China. By the end of the Opium Wars and the arrival of Commodore Perry in Japan, Chinese and Japanese reformers called for their own industrial revolutions to propel them into the twentieth century. What has the world learned from China since the Ming, and how did China reemerge in the 1970s as a manufacturing superpower? Akhtar's book provides much-needed context for understanding China's rise today and the future of its connections with both the West and a resurgent Asia.