James Palmer is an author whose extensive travels in East and Central Asia inform his writing. His work often engages with Taoist and Buddhist communities in China and Mongolia, particularly concerning environmental matters. This background provides a unique lens through which he explores complex cultural and ecological themes. Palmer's perspective offers readers a deep dive into the intersection of tradition and modernity in Asia.
Focusing on the work of expatriate director Joseph Losey, this book offers in-depth analysis of five significant and complex films that highlight his unique contributions to cinema. Through detailed examination, it explores the themes, stylistic choices, and cultural impact of Losey's work, providing insights into his artistic vision and legacy in film history.
Featuring contributions from renowned authors in speculative fiction, this unique anthology aims to support the American Diabetes Association. Readers can expect a diverse collection of imaginative stories that not only entertain but also raise awareness and funds for a vital cause.
This book offers a fascinating exploration of the concept of the apocalypse in early medieval Europe. Calling upon a wealth of archival evidence ranging from the late antiquity to the first millennium, it surveys the role of religious ideas and apocalyptic thought in shaping medieval society in Western Europe.
In the summer of 1976, Mao lay dying, and China was struck by a great natural disaster. The earthquake that struck Tangshan, a shoddily built mining city, was one of the worst in recorded history, killing half a million people. But the Chinese Communist rulers in Beijing were distracted, paralysed by in-fighting over who would take control after Mao finally died. Would Mao's fanatical wife and her collaborators, the Gang of Four, be allowed to continue the Cultural Revolution, which had shut China off from the world and reduced it to poverty and chaos? Or would Deng Xiaoping and his reformist friends be able to take control and open China up to the market, and end the near permanent state of civil war? Palmer recreates the tensions of that fateful summer, when the fate of China and the world were in the balance - as injured and starving people crawled among the ruins of a stricken city.
Historian James Palmer relates the story of megalomaniac Baron Freiherr Roman Nikolai Maximilian von Ungern-Sternberg, an anti-Bolshevik German Russian reactionary who in 1920 led a lethally effective rabble of cavalrymen in a grand but short lived campaign to unifMongolMongul people while at the same time frightening the Russians and slaughtering everyone he suspected of irreligion or of being a Jew.
The story explores the journey of a young man who, after having his life meticulously planned and seemingly on track, faces a sudden upheaval that leaves him without direction. As he grapples with the loss of his predetermined path, the narrative delves into themes of self-discovery, the quest for happiness, and the challenges of navigating an uncertain future. The protagonist's internal struggle raises questions about fate and the choices we make in the pursuit of fulfillment.
Set in a tumultuous world, the narrative explores the struggles of its characters as they navigate through societal upheaval and personal turmoil. Themes of resilience and hope emerge as individuals confront their fears and forge unexpected alliances. The backdrop of chaos serves as a catalyst for transformation, leading to profound revelations about humanity and the quest for stability. As tensions rise, the story delves into the complexities of relationships and the impact of external forces on personal choices.