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The Emperor's Feast by Jonathan Clements
RRP: £10.99Booksplease Price: £8.02'A galloping journey through thousands of years of Chinese culinary history . . . a timely reminder that the country's modern cuisine is the delicious fruit of a rich, ancient and perhaps... -
A History of Tokyo by Jonathan Clements
RRP: £9.99Booksplease Price: £7.31Tokyo, which in Japanese means the "Eastern Capital," has only enjoyed that name and status for 150 years. Until the middle of the nineteenth century, the city that is now Tokyo was a sprawling... -
Darwin's Notebook by Jonathan Clements
RRP: £14.99Booksplease Price: £10.60Many people have written biographies of Charles Darwin, but the story of his family and roots in Shrewsbury is little known. This book, containing original research, fills that gap. The key player is... -
Mao by Jonathan Clements 9781914979538
RRP: £11.99Booksplease Price: £8.59This updated biography of Mao Zedong is published to coincide with the 50th anniversary of his death in September 1976. A half-century after his death, Mao Zedong remains one of history’s most... -
Anime: A History by Jonathan Clements 9781839025129
Booksplease Price: £37.01Japanese animation is at the nexus of an international multimedia industry worth over $23.6 billion a year, linked to everything from manga to computer games, Pokemon and plushies. In this... -
A Brief History of the Vikings by Jonathan Clements
RRP: £12.99Booksplease Price: £6.25'From the Fury of the Northmen deliver us, O Lord.'Between the eighth and eleventh centuries, the Vikings surged from their Scandinavian homeland to trade, raid and invade along the coasts of Europe... -
A Brief History of the Samurai by Jonathan Clements
RRP: £12.99Booksplease Price: £4.63From a leading expert in Japanese history, this is one of the first full histories of the art and culture of the Samurai warrior. The Samurai emerged as a warrior caste in Medieval Japan and would... -
Mannerheim: President, Soldier, Spy by Jonathan Clements
RRP: £16.99Booksplease Price: £12.43Gustaf Mannerheim was one of the greatest figures of the 20th century. As a young Finnish officer he witnessed the coronation of the last Tsar and was decorated for bravery in the Russo-Japanese War... -
Wellington Koo: China by Jonathan Clements 9781905791699
RRP: £12.99Booksplease Price: £9.23Born in Shanghai and raised in the city's International Settlement, Gu Weijun, a.k.a. Wellington Koo (1887-1985) became fluent in English during his postgraduate studies abroad - he got a PhD in Law... -
A Short History of Finland by Jonathan Clements 9781913368654
RRP: £11.99Booksplease Price: £8.42The modern nation of Finland is the heir to centuries of history, as a wilderness at the edge of early Europe, a borderland of the Swedish empire, and a Grand Duchy of tsarist Russia. And, as... -
An Armchair Traveller's History of Tokyo by Jonathan Clements
Booksplease Price: £15.88Presents the modern capital of Japan from the first forest clearances on the vast Kanto plain, through the wars and intrigues of the samurai era, up to the preparations for the 2020 Olympics. Tokyo... -
A Short History of Beijing by Jonathan Clements 9781913368463
RRP: £9.99Booksplease Price: £8.59Before China's capital became a sprawling megacity and international centre of business and culture, its fortunes fluctuated under a dozen dynasties. It has been a capital for several states,... -
Admiral Togo: Nelson of the East by Jonathan Clements 9781906598624
RRP: £16.99Booksplease Price: £12.43Togo Heihachiro (1848-1934) was born into a feudal society that had lived in seclusion for 250 years. As a teenage samurai, he witnessed the destruction wrought upon his native land by British... -
The Art of War: A New Translation Jonathan Clements 9781780330013
RRP: £10.99Booksplease Price: £9.26A new translation for the 21st century.The Art of War by Sun Tzu is one of the most influential political and business books of our era. This gateway edition for the 21st century reader rediscovers... -
A Brief History of Khubilai Khan Jonathan Clements 9781849013376
RRP: £3.99Booksplease Price: £3.39His grandfather was the bloodthirsty Mongol leader Genghis Khan, his mother a Christian princess. Groomed from childhood for a position of authority, Khubilai snatched the position of Great Khan,... -
The Art of Junji Ito Collection by Jonathan Clements 9780241812020
RRP: £35.00Booksplease Price: £24.18A unique and official collection of concept art and artwork from the pioneering anime series Junji Ito Collection, based on the artwork of hugely popular horror manga icon Junji Ito.Discover the... -
Rebel Island: The Incredible History of Taiwan Jonathan Clements 9781917189415
RRP: £12.99Booksplease Price: £10.51The gripping story of Taiwan, from the flood myths of ancient legend to its 'Asian Tiger' economic miracle - and the looming threat of invasion by China. Once dismissed by the Kangxi Emperor as... -
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A Brief History of the Vikings by Jonathan Clements 9781845290764 [USED COPY]
RRP: £12.99Booksplease Price: £1.97'From the Fury of the Northmen deliver us, O Lord.'Between the eighth and eleventh centuries, the Vikings surged from their Scandinavian homeland to trade, raid and invade along the coasts of Europe... -
Christ's Samurai: The True Story of the Shimabara Rebellion Jonathan Clements 9781472137418
RRP: £16.99Booksplease Price: £12.56The sect was said to harbour dark designs to overthrow the government. Its teachers used a dead language that was impenetrable to all but the innermost circle of believers. Its priests preached... -
The Anime Encyclopedia, 3rd Revised Edition: A Century of Japanese Animation by Jonathan Clements
RRP: £85.99Booksplease Price: £72.09"Impressive, exhaustive, labyrinthine, and obsessive The Anime Encyclopedia is an astonishing piece of work." Neil Gaiman Over one thousand new entries . . . over four thousand updates . . . over... -
The Emperor's Feast: 'A tasty portrait of a nation' -Sunday Telegraph Jonathan Clements 9781529332421
RRP: £25.00Booksplease Price: £17.90'A galloping journey through thousands of years of Chinese culinary history . . . a timely reminder that the country's modern cuisine is the delicious fruit of a rich, ancient and perhaps... -
Japan's Anime Revolution!: Twenty Animated Films That Changed the World Jonathan Clements 9784805319246
RRP: £15.99Booksplease Price: £11.75Twenty pivotal moments in anime filmmaking-and the untold drama behind them. From secret production battles to box-office triumphs, Japan's Anime Revolution reveals how each landmark film transformed... -
Japan at War in the Pacific: The Rise and Fall of the Japanese Empire in Asia: 1868-1945 by Jonathan Clements
RRP: £17.99Booksplease Price: £12.97"A lucid history of the rise and fall of militarism in Japan..." -New York Journal of BooksJapan at War in the Pacific recounts the dramatic story of Japan's transformation from a Samurai-led feudal... -
A Brief History of Japan: Samurai, Shogun and Zen: The Extraordinary Story of the Land of the Rising Sun by Jonathan Clements
RRP: £13.99Booksplease Price: £9.88This fascinating history tells the story of the people of Japan, from ancient teenage priest-queens to teeming hordes of salarymen, a nation that once sought to conquer China, yet also shut itself... -
From Here to Financial Happiness: Enrich Your Life in Just 77 Days Jonathan Clements 9781119510963
RRP: £22.99Booksplease Price: £20.14Just 77 days to a happier, more prosperous life! From Here to Financial Happiness is the day-by-day guide for anyone dreaming of a better life. Whether you're dealing with debt, uncertain about... -
A Brief History of China: Dynasty, Revolution and Transformation: From the Middle Kingdom to the People's Republic by Jonathan Clements
RRP: £14.99Booksplease Price: £10.50A comprehensive, yet entertaining look at China's history through a modern lens. For millennia, China was the largest and richest nation on earth. Two centuries ago, however, its economy sank into a... -
Money and Me: How to make your finances work harder for you and your family by Jonathan Clements 9781804093757
RRP: £16.99Booksplease Price: £12.38"A compelling roadmap to a financial and personal life well lived.” —William J. Bernstein, Bestselling author, The Four Pillars of Investing"An honest guide to both financial success and how to live... -
My Money Journey: How 30 People Found Financial Freedom - And You Can Too by Jonathan Clements
RRP: £17.99Booksplease Price: £12.74Getting to financial independence can seem like an impossible journey. What path should you take? How do you get started? What about bumps in the road? The good news is there are proven routes... -
A Brief History of Khubilai Khan: Lord of Xanadu, Founder of the Yuan Dynasty, Emperor of China Jonathan Clements 9781472143204
RRP: £12.99Booksplease Price: £9.26His grandfather was the bloodthirsty Mongol leader Genghis Khan, his mother a Christian princess. Groomed from childhood for a position of authority, Khubilai snatched the position of Great Khan,... -
A Brief History of the Martial Arts: East Asian Fighting Styles, from Kung Fu to Ninjutsu Jonathan Clements 9781472136466
RRP: £16.99Booksplease Price: £12.56'If I had to pick a single general martial arts history book in English, I would recommend A Brief History of the Martial Arts by Dr Jonathan Clements' RICHARD BEITLICH, Martial History Team blogFrom... -
The Little Book of Main Street Money: 21 Simple Truths that Help Real People Make Real Money by Jonathan Clements
RRP: £18.99Booksplease Price: £14.57"A gem from one of the most brilliant minds in personal finance." Ben Stein, author, actor, TV personality, and New York Times columnist In a financial world gone mad, you still need to manage your... -
How to Think About Money: Make smarter financial choices and squeeze more happiness out of your cash by Jonathan Clements 9780857196965
RRP: £12.99Booksplease Price: £9.26There are those who think the goal of investing is to beat the market and amass as much wealth as possible, that street smarts and hard work ensure investment success, and that the road to happiness... -
Your Money and Your Brain: How the New Science Of Neuroeconomics Can Help Make You Rich by Jason Zweig 9780743276696
RRP: £19.99Booksplease Price: £14.07Synopsis coming soon.......Book InformationISBN 9780743276696Author Jason ZweigFormat PaperbackPage Count 352Imprint -
A History of the Silk Road by 9781909961371
RRP: £10.99Booksplease Price: £8.25The Silk Road is a route from the edges of the European world to the central plains of China. For thousands of years, its history has been a traveller's history, of brief encounters in desert towns,... -
Why Taiwan Matters: How a Small Island Will Dictate the Global Future Kerry Brown 9780241694305
RRP: £18.99Booksplease Price: £13.73An urgent, indispensable guide to why Taiwan matters - for China, the West and everyone's future'An authoritative primer to all things Taiwan' BARBARA DEMICK * 'A must-read for all who are concerned... -
Money Lessons: How to manage your finances to get the life you want Lisa Conway-Hughes 9780241379349
RRP: £12.99Booksplease Price: £9.23If you spent one hour a month nurturing your finances for the next twelve months, how would you feel this time next year, what would be different? Mapping out a plan for achieving your big goals and... -
The Art of War by Sun Tzu 9781509827954
RRP: £10.99Booksplease Price: £7.99The perfect introduction to one of the world's best-known classics.Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, pocket-sized classics bound in real cloth with gold foiled edges... -
100 Animated Feature Films: Revised Edition by Andrew Osmond 9781839024412
RRP: £75.00Booksplease Price: £60.5220 years ago, animated features were widely perceived as cartoons for children. Today they encompass an astonishing range of films, styles and techniques. There is the powerful adult drama of Waltz... -
Humanitarian Negotiations with Armed Groups: The Frontlines of Diplomacy Ashley Clements 9781032239545
RRP: £44.99Booksplease Price: £42.24Humanitarians operate on the frontlines of today's armed conflicts, where they regularly negotiate to provide assistance and to protect vulnerable civilians. This book explores this unique and... -
Mechademia 8: Tezuka’s Manga Life by Frenchy Lunning 9780816689552
RRP: £18.99Booksplease Price: £17.56Known as the "Walt Disney of Japan" it is no surprise that Tezuka Osamu is still the best-known manga creator to Western fans. Current scholarship has uncovered the profound complexity and ambiguity...