Best Selling Books by John Stanley

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This invaluable reference book explores the background to 800 years of musical history, from 12th century chanting monks to 21st century virtuoso performers. Recommended key recordings of central works by each composer, specially selected by the editors of The Gramaphone magazine, help the reader to build an enduring classical music collection.

This volume provides the first sustained analysis examining legal transplantation into East Asia. In addition to developing theoretical insights, the project provides a textured account of the political, economic and legal discourses guiding commercial law reforms in Vietnam

An exciting new series that covers the five Paper 2 topics of the IB 20th Century World History syllabus. This coursebook covers Paper 2, Topic 2, Democratic states - challenges and responses, in the 20th Century World History syllabus for the IB History programme. It is divided into thematic sections, following the IB syllabus structure and is written in clear, accessible English. It covers the following areas for detailed study: Africa: South Africa 1991-2000; Americas: United States 1953-73; Asia and Oceania: India 1947- 64; and Europe and Middle East: Weimar Germany 1919-33. The content is tailored to the requirements and assessment objectives of the syllabus and provides opportunities for students to make comparisons between different regions and time periods.

Preliminary Material -- Introduction -- Hu Kuang-Yung as a Semi-Official -- The Development of Native Banking -- Hu Kuang-Yung as a Banker -- China''s Early Loans from Foreigners: (1861-1893) -- Contemporary Reactions to Foreign Borrowing -- Hu Kuang-Yung''s Bankruptcy -- The Customs Forty Per Cent Account -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Harvard East Asian Monographs.

John Stanley Cameron''s ''Ten Months in a German Raider: A Prisoner of War Aboard the Wolf'' serves as both a riveting historical account and a testament to human endurance under duress. Blending vivid narrative with historical facts, Cameron provides readers with a poignant view inside the life of a prisoner of war during World War I. With meticulous detail, he recounts his time aboard the formidable German raider, Wolf, and his subsequent transfer to the prize ship, Igotz Mendi. The book''s literary style is straightforward, unvarnished prose, and it occupies a distinguished place in the historical context of wartime literature, offering a unique personal perspective of the naval aspect of the Great War.nnCameron''s own experiences lie at the heart of this gripping tale. His uniquely personal account lends authenticity to the narrative while shedding light on lesser-known aspects of the war at sea. The author''s firsthand insights and the harrowing experiences he endured are central to understanding his motives for writing this compelling chronicle. It''s through this memoir that Cameron provides a window into the lives of those held captive aboard enemy vessels, an often-overlooked piece of wartime history.nnFor aficionados of military history, maritime enthusiasts, and lovers of biographical adventures, ''Ten Months in a German Raider'' offers an indispensable read. It is a book that goes beyond mere historical documentation, diving deep into the human elements of war – endurance, desperation, and the will to survive. Cameron''s account is recommended not just for its historical value but also for its power to inspire resilience and courage in the most challenging situations.