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  Modernization and Reform - Den...

  Jun Liu

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  Deng Xiaoping’s rise to power is a tale marked by perseverance, political acumen, and the ability to navigate the turbulent political landscape of 20th-century China. Born in 1904 in the Sichuan province, Deng’s early life was shaped by his education in France, where he studied at the University of Paris. His exposure to Marxist ideas during this time laid the foundation for his later role in the Chinese Communist Party. Upon his return to China, Deng became an important figure in the party’s early years, rising through the ranks as a trusted leader. 
  Deng’s political career began during the Second Sino-Japanese War, where he served in key military roles, building his reputation as a capable leader. However, it was during the Chinese Civil War that Deng truly began to cement his place in the party hierarchy. His involvement in the revolution and his leadership of various military campaigns helped to solidify his standing as a rising star in the Communist Party. Despite the chaos and upheaval surrounding the war, Deng’s strategic thinking and leadership made him an indispensable figure in the fight against both the Japanese and later the Nationalists. 
  After the establishment of the People’s Republic of China in 1949, Deng continued to rise through the ranks of the Communist Party, serving in various influential positions. However, his career was not without its setbacks. During the Cultural Revolution, a political movement led by Mao Zedong, Deng fell out of favor and was purged from his positions of power. He was sent to work on a farm, and his political influence was effectively diminished. Yet, despite these challenges, Deng’s political resilience would eventually lead to his return to power.

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  Delhi Sultanate - Muslim...

  Rolf Hedger

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  The Delhi Sultanate was a defining era in Indian history, marking the establishment of Muslim rule in northern India. Its rise was shaped by a series of invasions, strategic conquests, and the formation of a centralized administration. The foundation of the Sultanate can be traced back to the late 12th century when Muslim forces, primarily from Central Asia, began making inroads into the Indian subcontinent. These incursions set the stage for a new political order that would influence the region for centuries. 
  One of the earliest significant Muslim invasions was led by Mahmud of Ghazni in the 11th century. Although he did not establish permanent rule, his raids weakened Indian kingdoms and demonstrated the vulnerability of the region. However, it was Muhammad Ghori in the late 12th century who laid the groundwork for the Delhi Sultanate. Unlike Mahmud, Ghori aimed for long-term control rather than mere plundering. His victory over Prithviraj Chauhan at the Second Battle of Tarain in 1192 was a turning point, allowing Muslim forces to establish a foothold in northern India. 
  Following Ghori’s assassination in 1206, his general, Qutb al-Din Aibak, took control of his Indian territories and proclaimed himself the first Sultan of Delhi. Aibak, originally a slave who rose through the ranks, became the founder of the Mamluk or Slave Dynasty. He consolidated his rule by strengthening administrative structures and commissioning architectural marvels like the Qutb Minar, which symbolized the establishment of Muslim rule. However, his reign was short-lived, and his successor, Iltutmish, played a more crucial role in shaping the Delhi Sultanate into a powerful and stable empire.

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  Becoming a Travel Nurse -...

  Patrice M Foster

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  Have you always wondered if travel nursing would be a good fit for you as an RN? Have you had questions about how to become a travel nurse, and what it takes to become a successful and fulfilled one? 
  Have you been wondering about the other side of travel nursing that no one talks about, and you want to know everything before you commit to this career path? 
  Have you been experiencing difficulties with settling in your assignments and seeking advice, on what you can do better? 
  In this book, you will learn everything there is to know about travel nursing – most of which is never said out loud. Written by an experienced travel nurse, who has been on this journey and knows the path so well, the lessons are invaluable; they are real and practical in the real world of a traveling nurse! 
  If you have been looking for the truth regarding this career path, and only getting bread cramps of truth, then this book is a honest blueprint for the journey of a travel nurse. 
  Have you been wondering; 
  What does it take to become a travel nurse? 
  What is the negative side of this career path, and how can I survive it? 
  How do I ensure that I work with the right agency and sign contracts that fulfill my needs? 
  How do I make settling down in new locations smooth and save money and time? 
  How do I handle the downsides such as housing issues, license troubles, hostile environments, socializing problems etc. that are common in a travel nurses ‘nomad’ life? 
  If you have these and other related questions, you will find legitimate answers in this book.

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  All the Wide Border: Wales...

  Mike Parker

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  A Waterstones Travel Book of the Year 2023 
  A funny, warm and timely meditation on identity and belonging, following the scenic route along the England–Wales border: Britain’s deepest faultline. 
  There is a line on the map: to one side Wales, small, rugged and stubborn; on the other England, crucible of the most expansionist culture the world has ever seen. It is a line that has been dug, debated, defined and defended for twenty centuries. 
  All the Wide Border is a personal journey through the places, amongst the people, and across the divides of the border between England and Wales. Taking in some of our loveliest landscapes, and our darkest secrets, this is a region of immeasurable wonder and interest. It is here that the deepest roots and thorniest paradoxes of Britishness lie. The border between the countries, even as a concept, is ragged, jagged and many-layered. 
  Garlanded author Mike Parker has adored and explored these places his entire life. Born in England but settled in Wales, he finds himself typical of many in being pulled in both directions. His journey is divided into three legs, corresponding with the watersheds of the three great border rivers: the Dee in the north, the Severn in the centre, the Wye in the south. Neither quite England nor Wales, the furzy borderland he uncovers — the March — is another country. 
  Picking apart the many notions and clichés of Englishness, Welshness and indeed Britishness, Mike Parker plays with the very idea of borders: our fascination with them, our need for them, and our response to their power. In his hands, the England–Wales frontier is revealed to be a border within us all, and it is fraying, fast. 
  Mike Parker's All the Wide Border is a compelling exploration of the England-Wales border, blending history and social commentary in a series of insightful essays. This new addition to his collection of travelogues is a top pick for anyone interested in European history and culture. 
  For fans of Tom Bullough (Sarn Helen), Gavin Ortlund (Why God Makes Sense in a World That Doesn't), Tim Hannigan (The Granite Kingdom), Chloe Dalton (Raising Hare), and Samantha Harvey (The Shapeless Unease). 
  HarperCollins 2023

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  Reckless

  Marele Day

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  SHORTLISTED FOR THE NED KELLEY AWARD FOR BEST TRUE CRIME 
   
  A bank robber on the run. A young woman at a crossroad. A true story like you've never read before. 
  Jean Kay, my skipper, fellow adventurer, my friend. My brother. 
   
  Jean Kay, soldier-of-fortune, opportunist, embezzler, hijacker. 
   
  In her youth, amidst the throes of a reckless grief, aspiring Australian writer Marele Day is caught up in a shipwreck adventure and forges an unlikely bond with an international fugitive travelling under a pseudonym. For the next 30 years they correspond before reuniting, both older and wiser, in France. 
   
  Marele is now an accomplished crime writer, and while she knew of her travel companion’s previous reputation as ‘the high-jacker with heart’ and ‘brother to the poor’, she is intrigued to discover his connection to the disappearance of eight million francs and a secret dossier that made global headlines.  
   
  Brilliantly crafted, Reckless tells the story of how Marele uncovers the truth about Jean Kay’s identity and motives by piecing together clues from their letters, her diaries and a stash of newspaper clippings, and how, in the process of telling his story, she ultimately makes peace with the reckless ghosts of her past.

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  Jura Wine

  Wink Lorch

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  Jura Wine with local food and travel tips is the ultimate insiders’ guide to this tiny wine region in eastern France. The book uncovers the mystery and of the Jura region and its myriad wine styles, which have caught the imagination of wine lovers worldwide. Author Wink Lorch includes insight into the region’s history and culture, unravels the complications of its appellations, terroir and wine styles, and shares often untold stories of over 90 wine producers from the smallest to the largest. Local food and travel tips are a bonus.Foreword by Raymond Blanc. Illustrated with more than 200 colour photographs, detailed maps and diagrams. Wink Lorch has been a writer and educator on wine for many years, and her books appeal to wine professionals and wine lovers alike. Living partly in the French Alps, only a couple of hours from the Jura region, she has written about the region’s wine, food and tourism for many international magazines and books.Winner of the André Simon Best Drinks Book Prize 2014, Jura Wine was described by Eric Asimov of the New York Times as ‘A complete yet concise, politely opinionated guide to this region and its captivating wines and food’.

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