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USA/England: Templegate Publishers/Gracewing. Paperback. The Enpire of the Heart. Church name written to inside cover. The lover of good order, of uniformity and discipline will always be comfounded by a spirit that blows where it will, by the sheer complexity of human situations and individualas, by prophets and visionaries and non-conformists who cannot be regulated like alarm-clocks. Whether one aches for a Church of inspired whole-hearted enthusiasts or a Church where everyone sings perfectly in tune, one aches in vain. 127 pp. (We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. academic and scholarly books and Modern First Editions, Reference books ,and all types of Academic Literature.) . Very Good. Soft cover. 1st Paperback Edition. 1990.

Great Britain: Ernest Benn, 1978. . Illustrated throughout. 48 pp.A very rare facsimile copy of the almost unobtainable 1911 French edition of a wonderful book - the world's first collection of aviation cartoons, drawn by an established French cartoonist. Every full-page colour drawing is a masterpiece in its own right, with some superb examples of early aviation humour coupled with early 20th Century French art. Lightly tanned on edges Slight foxing to end pages. 1st Uk Edition. Decorative Boards. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Hardback.

France : Editions J'ai Lu, 1971. Paperback La Punition Erotic Literature in French Text .(We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. academic and scholarly books and Modern First Editions etc.). 1st Paperback Printing. Softcover. Very Good. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Paperback.

London England: McLaren, 1998. Paperback. The book is divided into three chapters. The first chapter is about origin, development and the present situation of wushu. The second chapter introduces the main wushu and the last chapter explains the main wushu styles such as Chang Quan (Extended Boxing) and Shaloin Quan (Shaolin Boxing) with illustrations. Written by Wushu mater and his assistant, the book with about 500 illustrations is useful for learning how to practise wushu or simply to learn more about this ancient art. Illustrated. 178 pp. (We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. academic and scholarly books and Modern First Editions ,and all types of Academic Literature.). 1st McLaren Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Paperback.

London, United Kingdom: Vintage, 2003. For eight groundbreaking years, Xinran presented a radio programme in China during which she invited women to call in and talk about themselves. Broadcast every evening, Words on the Night Breeze became famous throughout the country for its unflinching portrayal of what it meant to be a woman in modern China. This unforgettable book is the story of how Xinran negotiated the minefiled of restrictions imposed on Chinese journalists to reach out to women across the country. Through the vivid intimacy of her writing, the women's voices confide in the reader, sharing their deepest secrets for the first time. Translated by Esther Tyldesley.(We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. academic and scholarly books and Modern First Editions etc.) . 1st Paperback Edition. Softcover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Paperback.

Great Britain: Ted Smart, 2002. Hardback. For eight groundbreaking years, Xinran presented a radio programme in China during which she invited women to call in and talk about themselves. Broadcast every evening, Word on the Night breeze became famous throughout the country for its unflinching portrayal of what it menat to be a women in modern China. centuries of obedience to their fathers, husbands and sons, followed by years of political turmoil had made women terrified of talking openly about their feelings. Xinran won their trust and, through her compassion and ability to listen, became the first woman to hear their true stories. This unforgettable book is the story of how Xinran negotiated the minefield of restrictions imposed on Chinese journalists to reach out to women across the country. Through the vivid intimacy of her writing, the women's voices confide in the reader, sharing their deepest secrets for the first time. Whether they are the privileged wives of Party leaders or peasants in a… Read More

Great Britain: Ted Smart. Very Good/Very Good. 2002. 1st Book People Edition. Decorative Illustrated Boards. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall Hardback Hardback. For eight groundbreaking years, Xinran presented a radio programme in China during which she invited women to call in and talk about themselves. Broadcast every evening, Word on the Night breeze became famous throughout the country for its unflinching portrayal of what it menat to be a women in modern China. centuries of obedience to their fathers, husbands and sons, followed by years of political turmoil had made women terrified of talking openly about their feelings. Xinran won their trust and, through her compassion and ability to listen, became the first woman to hear their true stories. This unforgettable book is the story of how Xinran negotiated the minefield of restrictions imposed on Chinese journalists to reach out to women across the country. Through the vivid intimacy of her writing, the women's… Read More