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    The Best Staff - Keep the Best - Free the Rest

    by D. A. Spence ...
    Narrated by G Thomas Craig ...

    Unabridged

    2 hours 8 min

    Having the ‘wrong’ staff can make your life hell. The Right Staff offers straightforward and practical steps to reduce the headaches and hardships that can be associated with hiring personnel. From the solo entrepreneur about to hire their first employee, to owners and managers of small to medium enterprises, this book is a must-read.Through simple exercises and upfront, honest advice, Spence ... Read more

    $8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • God's Chinese Son

    The Taiping Heavenly Kingdom of Hong Xiuquan

    by Jonathan D. Spence ...
    "A magnificent tapestry…a story that reaches beyond China into our world and time: a story of faith, hope, passion, and a fatal grandiosity." —Washington Post Book WorldWhether read for its powerful account of the largest uprising in human history, or for its foreshadowing of the terrible convulsions suffered by twentieth-century China, or for the narrative power of a great historian at his best, ... Read more

    $17.99 USD

  • Mao Zedong

    A Life

    by Jonathan D. Spence ...
    “Spence draws upon his extensive knowledge of Chinese politics and culture to create an illuminating picture of Mao. . . . Superb.” (Chicago Tribune)From humble origins in the provinces, Mao Zedong rose to absolute power, unifying with an iron fist a vast country torn apart by years of weak leadership, colonialism, and war. This sharply drawn and insightful account brings to life this modern-day ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

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    The Search for Modern China

    by Jonathan D. Spence ...
    Narrated by Frederick Davidson ...

    Unabridged

    36 hours 49 min

    The history of China is as rich and strange as that of any country on earth. Yet for many, China’s history remains unknown, or known only through the stylized images that generations in the West have cherished or reviled as truth.With his command of character and event––the product of thirty years of research and reflection in the field––Spence dispels those myths in a powerful narrative. Over ... Read more

    $29.99 USD

  • Emperor of China: Self-portrait of K'ang-Hsi

    Self-Portrait of K'ang-Hsi

    by Jonathan D. Spence ...
    A remarkable re-creation of the life of K'ang-hsi, emperor of the Manchu dynasty from 1661-1772, assembled from documents that survived his reign. Illustrations, notes, bibliography, index. ... Read more

    $10.99 USD

  • The Story of Ancient Egypt (Illustrated Edition)

    History, Mythology & Literature

    by George Rawlinson, Arthur Gilman, Gaston Maspero, Agnes Sophia Griffith Johns, E. A. Wallis Budge, Lewis Spence ...
    Translated by George Rawlinson, E. A. Wallis Budge, Frederic Charles Cook, James Teakle Dennis, Charles F. Horne0, Flinders Petrie1, James Henry Breasted2, Amelia B. Edwards3, Donald Mackenzie4 ...
    In 'The Story of Ancient Egypt (Illustrated Edition),' the distinctly vibrant tapestry of Egypt's past is explored through a varied lens of historical narratives and scholarly analyses, encapsulating the multi-dimensional aspects of its civilization. From the rise of pharaohs to the mysticism of the gods, each entry not only weaves individual stories but also contributes to a holistic ... Read more

    $1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Right Staff

    Keep the Best - Free the Rest

    by D. A. Spence ...
    Having the ‘wrong’ staff can make your life hell. The Right Staff offers straightforward and practical steps to reduce the headaches and hardships that can be associated with hiring personnel. From the solo entrepreneur about to hire their first employee, to owners and managers of small to medium enterprises, this book is a must-read. Through simple exercises and upfront, honest advice, Spence ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • The Memory Palace of Matteo Ricci

    by Jonathan D. Spence ...
    From the renowned historian and author of The Death of Woman Wang, a vivid and gripping account of the 16th-century missionary’s remarkable sojourn to Ming ChinaIn 1577, the Jesuit Priest Matteo Ricci set out from Italy to bring Christian faith and Western thought to Ming dynasty China. To capture the complex emotional and religious drama of Ricci's extraordinary life, Jonathan Spence relates his ... Read more

    $7.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Ancient Egypt: History, Mythology & Literature

    Illustrated Edition

    by George Rawlinson, Arthur Gilman, Gaston Maspero, Agnes Sophia Griffith Johns, E. A. Wallis Budge, Lewis Spence ...
    Translated by George Rawlinson, E. A. Wallis Budge, Frederic Charles Cook, James Teakle Dennis, Charles F. Horne0, Flinders Petrie1, James Henry Breasted2, Amelia B. Edwards3, Donald Mackenzie4 ...
    e-artnow presents this meticulously edited collection, dedicated to all of those still mesmerized with the mystery an legacy of Ancient Egypt Culture. Contents: Historical Books: History of Ancient Egypt Archaeology of Ancient Egypt Literature of Ancient Egypt Mythology of Ancient Egypt Primary Sources of the Ancient Egyptian History: The Book of the Dead Papyrus of Ani The Rosetta Stone Hymn to ... Read more

    $1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Native Americans: 22 Books on History, Mythology, Culture & Linguistic Studies

    History of the Great Tribes, Language, Customs & Legends of Cherokee, Iroquois, Sioux, Navajo, Zuñi…

    by Lewis Spence, John Wesley Powell, James Owen Dorsey, Charles C. Royce, Frank Hamilton Cushing, Washington Matthews, Garrick Mallery, Cyrus Thomas, Clay MacCauley, Edward S. Curtis, James Mooney, Alexander Scott Withers, Franz Boas, Elias Johnson, Erminnie A. Smith, John Stevens Cabot Abbott, Joseph Kossuth Dixon, John Heckewelder, William C. Reichel, Black Hawk, Charles M. Scanlan, William John McGee, John G. Bourke ...
    Native Americans: 22 Books on History, Mythology, Culture & Linguistic Studies offers a profound exploration of the diverse tapestry of Indigenous life and thought. This anthology encapsulates a myriad of literary styles, from historical accounts and cultural analyses to explorations of mythology and linguistic studies. The collection stands out for its comprehensive scope, revealing the rich ... Read more

    $1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Native American Mythology

    Myths & Legends of Cherokee, Iroquois, Navajo, Siouan and Zuñi

    by Lewis Spence, James Owen Dorsey, Frank Hamilton Cushing, Washington Matthews, James Mooney, Erminnie A. Smith ...
    Native American Mythology is an enlightening anthology that draws readers into the rich tapestry of stories, traditions, and cultural expressions from various Indigenous tribes across North America. With a broad range of narrative styles 'Äî from lyrical prose and epic legends to vivid storytelling 'Äî this collection offers a multifaceted look at the spiritual and cultural practices intrinsic to ... Read more

    Was $1.99 USD Now $0.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Gate of Heavenly Peace

    The Chinese and Their Revolution

    by Jonathan D. Spence ...
    “A milestone in Western studies of China.” (John K. Fairbank)In this masterful, highly original approach to modern Chinese history, Jonathan D. Spence shows us the Chinese revolution through the eyes of its most articulate participants—the writers, historians, philosophers, and insurrectionists who shaped and were shaped by the turbulent events of the twentieth century. By skillfully combining ... Read more

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