China Science

More than 30 years ago, nutrition researcher T. Colin Campbell and his team at Cornell University, in partnership with teams in China and England, embarked upon the most comprehensive study ever undertaken of the relationship between diet and the risk of developing disease. What they found, when combined with findings in Campbell's laboratory, opened their eyes to the dangers of a diet high in animal protein and the unparalleled health benefits of a whole foods, plant-based diet.

A comprehensive and authoritative introduction to China's political history, contemporary political system, and key policy areas, such as the environment, population management, and public health.

Are you fascinated by the myths and legends of ancient cultures? A lover of history who wants to learn more about China’s rich, unique past? This audiobook is for you. China was a major player in the ancient world, contributing to advancements across the globe. While the civilization is most known for the wise teachings of Confucius and the tenets of Taoism, Chinese culture has also relied heavily on its own mythology and folklore. From gods and goddesses to paranormal encounters with ordinary people, the stories in this book have been passed down from generation to generation for centuries.

Spend time in the company of giant pandas with this delightful collection of stories and first-person insights about their behavior, biology, and conservation from panda expert Dr. Brandie Smith, director of the Smithsonian National Zoo. What is it about giant pandas that makes them nearly...

America is fighting a major international war, says the author. Yet, the country does not really know it. Moreover, the war is being waged on a multitude of distinct fronts —both internal and external. The United States is wholly unprepared to fight a unified battle. Threat analyst Kenneth Abramowitz carefully takes us through the first step —recognition. He then ushers listeners into the bold realm of mounting a victorious cultural defense that will save America as a Democracy with the capacity to continually improve and thrive. The fourth edition has been updated for 2025 and the Trump era.

Der Konflikt zwischen Israel und dem Iran erreicht mit der jüngsten offenen Konfrontation und dem militärischen Eingreifen der USA eine neue Eskalationsstufe. Zuvor haben schon der 7. Oktober 2023 und die gewalttätige Auseinandersetzung in Gaza den Nahen Osten in eine neue Phase des radikalen Umbruchs gestürzt, die Feindbilder zwischen Juden und Muslimen in fataler Weise zementiert.

An Ignyte Award–winning speculative novel about a young woman tasked with defending the man convicted of the political assassination that sparked a bloody revolution. A century ago, an impoverished young man named Jagat was found guilty of assassinating the director of the great city of Peruma...

Isaac heads to Hong Kong where a deadly dinner party sparks the fourth adventure in the Isaac Turner Investigates series Isaac is thrilled to join Hattie and her mum, Patricia, in Hong Kong for a holiday. Even more so when one of Patricia's clients invites them to an exclusive dinner party. But...