Pre-Owned Stranger on the Silk Road: A Story of Ancient China Unknown 1404847367 9781404847361 from other stores

  • Song Sun likes to talk but never listens. After talking too much to a stranger... Song Sun likes to talk but never listens. After talking too much to a stranger Song Sun accidentally gives away the Chinese secret of silkmaking. Will Song Sun be able to save the secret? more
  • The Chinese are known for their talent in business. In this book you re going ... The Chinese are known for their talent in business. In this book you re going to read about how trade and commerce was done in Ancient China. You will also learn the importance of the Grand Canal and the Silk Road. Interesting facts can be picked up... more
  • Good Condition: Minimal damage to the cover dust jacket may not be included mi... Good Condition: Minimal damage to the cover dust jacket may not be included minimal wear to binding most of the pages undamaged(e.g. minimal creases or tears) highlighting / underlining acceptable on books as long as the text is readable and... more
  • Our books are pre-loved which means they have been read before. We carefully c... Our books are pre-loved which means they have been read before. We carefully check all our books and believe them to be in a - USED - VERY GOOD Condition condition. If you re not completely satisfied please get in touch & we ll be happy to help.... more
  • Our books are pre-loved which means they have been read before. We carefully c... Our books are pre-loved which means they have been read before. We carefully check all our books and believe them to be in a - USED - VERY GOOD Condition condition. If you re not completely satisfied please get in touch & we ll be happy to help.... more
  • It s a preowned item in good condition and includes all the pages. It may have... It s a preowned item in good condition and includes all the pages. It may have some general signs of wear and tear such as markings highlighting slight damage to the cover minimal wear to the binding etc. but they will not affect the overall reading... more
  • From the contents: Some reflections on Zoroastrianism in Sogdiana and Bactria ... From the contents: Some reflections on Zoroastrianism in Sogdiana and Bactria (Nicholas Sims-Williams). - Hunting traps on the Istiurt Plateau Uzbekistan (A.V.G. Betts V.N. Yagodin). - Byzantium Persia and China: interstate relations on the eve of... more
  • Following Marco Polo s Silk Road is Brian and Jill Lawrenson s personal accoun... Following Marco Polo s Silk Road is Brian and Jill Lawrenson s personal account of their adventure-filled journey as they pursue the historical legend and mythic hero Marco Polo. Beginning in Italy Marco Polo s point of origin they embark on a... more
  • Frith and Alura are brother and sister who discovered Sir Lancelot living as a... Frith and Alura are brother and sister who discovered Sir Lancelot living as a hermit in Lancelot s Grail. Together they uncovered his knowledge of the Holy Grail and trained as his disciples. Now their story continues in this compelling sequel.... more
  • 9780810934788. Pre-Owned: Good condition. Hard cover. Language: English. Pages... 9780810934788. Pre-Owned: Good condition. Hard cover. Language: English. Pages: 352. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 352 p. Contains: Illustrations. Stunning works in precious metals glass and stone -- many recently excavated and virtually unknown... more
  • This book illustrates the role that Private Security Companies (PSC) with Chin... This book illustrates the role that Private Security Companies (PSC) with Chinese characteristics play in protecting people and property associated with the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The revival of the ancient Silk Road economic belt combined... more
  • The Belt and Road initiative announced by Chinese President Xi Jinping in 2013... The Belt and Road initiative announced by Chinese President Xi Jinping in 2013 aims at reviving the ancient trade routes connecting China to Europe and Africa: the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road and the inland Silk Road Economic Belt . Both... more
  • 9780230580268. Pre-Owned: Good condition. Hard cover. 2009 ed. Language: Engli... 9780230580268. Pre-Owned: Good condition. Hard cover. 2009 ed. Language: English. Pages: 202. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 202 p. The rise of the Arab world and China are part of the same story once trading partners via the... more
  • In 9th century China a little girl sends a small jade pebble to travel with he... In 9th century China a little girl sends a small jade pebble to travel with her father along the Silk Road. The pebble passes from his hand all the way to the Republic of Venice the end of the Silk Road where a boy cherishes it and sees the value of... more
  • For centuries emperors generals and explorers have dominated the story of the ... For centuries emperors generals and explorers have dominated the story of the Silk Road. But hidden in the shadows were the true architects of global exchange-the merchants who carried silk spices gems and ideas across continents. The Silk Road s... more
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