China has long been a "country of jade" that shines in world civilization history. The Chinese nation has respected, honored, revered, loved and cherished jade for a history of over 8,000 years

This is an American art directory 2003-2004

Characters, the symbol of human civilization, first appeared in the East. Like the ancient languages of Sumer, Egypt and India, all of which belong to the category of pictographs, the Chinese characters were first created in the shape of "drawings"

Garner`s Modern American Usage can help anyone, no matter how knowledgeable, use English more precisely and elegantly

The Almanac of American Politics 2010 is the most comprehensive source of information about the current political landscape in the US, featuring highly detailed profiles of the people and places affecting big decisions into the next election and beyond

Full of up-to-date information on countries from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, The CIA World Factbook 2009 is a fascinating, practical, and one-of-a-kind reference book. This book includes useful maps, details on prominent political parties, the full description of the population, a complete economic overview, etc

In this book you can find Abraham Lincoln`biography. From his childhood to the time when he was the President of USA and the terrible war

The purpose of this book is to trace the ways in which American schools are viewed as political. This perspective arises in part from the school`s connection to such recognizable political systemsas the state and national governments

Everything you`d expect from Michelin and more: Michelin-rated scenic drivers, 1000+ Travel Centres pinpointed, Locator index for 2000 +national, state and provincial parks with GPS coordinates, 246 large-scale city maps for navigating urban areas

Beautifully illustrated with over 300 full-color photographs and memorabilia items, Boy Scouts of America captures the adventure and spirit of the US` largest youth organization