In December 1978 the Chinese Communist Party announced dramatic changes in policy for both agriculture and industry that seemed to repudiate the Maoist “road to socialism” in favor of certain “capitalist” tendencies. The motives behind these changes, the nature of the reforms, and their effects upon the economy and political life of countryside and city are here analyzed by five political scientists and five economists. Their assessments of ongoing efforts to implement the new policies provide a timely survey of what is currently happening in China.
Part One delineates the content of agricultural reforms―including decollectivization and the provisions for households to realize private profits―and examines their impact on production, marketing, peasant income, family planning, local leadership, and rural violence. Part Two examines the evolution of industrial reforms, centering on enterprise profit retention, and their impact on political conflict, resource allocation, investment, material and financial flows, industrial structure, and composition of output. Through all ten chapters one theme is conspicuous―the multiple interactions between politics and economics in China's new directions since the Cultural Revolution.

The Political Economy of Reform in Post-Mao China (Harvard Contemporary China Series)

Politics & Social Sciences

Perry, Elizabeth J.

Wong, Christine

Social Sciences

Harvard University Asia Center

<div>Every year, the world produces more than 300 million tons of plastic. These products will never break down and will endlessly pollute our oceans, air, land, and food chain. But the good news is that there are many steps, small and large, we can take to change our plastic-using habits. This illustrated book offers more than 100 suggestions in an accessible visual and gifty package. The introductory chapter walks readers through the different types of plastic and terminology. Then, starting with two of the most prevalent problems--the plastic water bottle and the plastic shopping bag--the book continues with the actions we can take each day to achieve a plastic-free life, organized into thematic lifestyle categories covering food, health and beauty, home, special occasions, and more. The information is presented in short actionable text, and the entries include facts to help the reader understand why the change is a good one. Swap your to-go cup for a reusable mug or invest in metal straws; learn how to DIY your cleaning products, party decorations, and grocery bags; incorporate alternatives to plastic wrap, take-out containers, commercial cosmetic products, cotton balls, and water filters; find out how to avoid the toxins released from the plastic in your refrigerator, shampoo bottles, clothing, and office supplies. Living Without Plastic is an appealing and attractive guide to help readers end their relationship with plastic for good. &nbsp;</div>

Living Without Plastic: More Than 100 Easy Swaps for Home, Travel, Dining, Holidays, and Beyond

Allen, Brigette

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Artisan

80 vibrant, colorful recipes to mix and match
Yum + Ommm = Yommme! Christine Wong, creator of yommme.com, has made it her mission to help others discover how delicious mindful eating can be. In The Plantiful Plate, she shows how easy it is to prepare hearty, satisfying vegan (and gluten-free) dishes bursting with color and flavor.
With a mix-and-match approach, these recipes offer maximum flexibility to account for individual tastes, diets, allergies, and perhaps most importantly, what happens to be in your kitchen that day. In addition to the recipes, she shares her tips for meal planning and shopping at markets to minimize plastic waste, and provides at- a- glance guides to nutritional content. Filled with Christine’s gorgeous photos, it’s truly a feast for the eyes.
Eighty adaptaple recipes include: • Asian Pear Salad • Black Bean &amp; Chard Empanadas • Kohlrabi Fries • Chocolate- Cherry Pancakes 100 color photographs, 50 illustrations

The Plantiful Plate: Vegan Recipes from the Yommme Kitchen

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Cooking Methods

Countryman Press

A visual and sumptuous ode to Hong Kong that reimagines 88 classic and iconic dishes as colorful and beautiful plant-based meals. A common Chinese greeting is &#39135;&#21655;&#39151;&#26410;&#21568;? "Have you eaten (rice) yet?" which is how Christine Wong's paternal grandmother would welcome her home during her childhood in Hong Kong. Food was the language of love, with birthdays and special events always celebrated with family meals, from nine-course banquet-style restaurant feasts to simple home-cooked dinners. After leaving Hong Kong and adopting a vegan lifestyle for health and sustainability reasons, Christine yearned to recreate the flavors and textures of her family's food at home without animal by-products. &nbsp; The Vibrant Hong Kong Table celebrates many of Hong Kong's most iconic dishes with a vegan twist. Organized by a day of eating through the city and paying homage to its culinary heritage, these fresh, bright, vegetable-based recipes include: <ul> <li>Breakfast and Dim Sum &#40670;&#24515;: Sampan Congee, Lotus Leaf Rice, "Egg" Tarts</li> <li>Cha Chaan Teng &#33590;&#39184;&#24307; and Lunchbox Favorites: Baked Tempeh Chop Rice, Black-Pink Pepper Cabbage Steak, Jackfruit Brisket Noodles</li> <li>Family-Style Dinners, from Festival Foods to Dai Pai Dongs &#22823;&#29260;&#27284;: "Fish Fragrant" Eggplant, Sweet & Sour Cauliflower, Snow Skin Mooncakes</li> <li>Siu Yeh &#23477;&#22812; (Late-Night Snacks) and Sweets: Curry "Fishballs," Three Treasures, Hong Kong Sweet Buns</li> </ul> "Hong Kong Highlights," included throughout, showcase cultural customs such as balancing yin and yang and sharing food family-style. And Mama Wong's tips for using ingredients like lotus root, taro, and salted oranges, offer an immersive experience of Hong Kong's culinary and societal traditions. With beautiful imagery, intimate storytelling, and easy-to-follow instructions, The Vibrant Hong Kong Table is a treasury of fresh and inspiring vegan meals straight from the heart of this magnificent city to your home. UNIQUE VEGAN COOKBOOK: Born out of hardship, hard work, and diverse cultural influences, Hong Kong's food culture is an integral part of its history. Author Christine Wong taps into her culinary heritage to offer a window into this incredible city through vibrant memories and colorful, flavorful, plant-based spins on classic dishes like Crystal Dumplings, Salt & Pepper "Squid," Laughing Sesame Cookies, and of course, Hong Kong Milk Tea.&nbsp; GOOD FOR THE PLANET AND YOU: These easy and hard-working vegan recipes offer a way to move toward a sustainable plant-based diet without sacrificing flavor. Based on time-tested Hong Kong cooking techniques and flavors, these recipes are designed to be easy to follow and sharable, offering nourishing meals for weeknight dinners and work-from-home lunches. A TOUR OF HONG KONG: Filled with beautiful and evocative photography, The Vibrant Hong Kong Table captures all the intoxicating sights, sounds, and smells that Hong Kong is famous for. Perfect for: <ul> <li>Chinese cookbook fans looking for East Asian or Hong Kong-specific recipes&nbsp;</li> <li>Home cooks seeking delicious plant-based and vegan recipes</li> <li>People interested in ways to eat more sustainably&nbsp;</li> <li>Travel-inspired gift for birthday, anniversary, holiday, housewarming, and more</li> </ul>

The Vibrant Hong Kong Table: 88 Iconic Vegan Recipes from Dim Sum to Late-Night Snacks

Regional & International

Chronicle Books+

These four additions to our pocket address book range exudes style - whether its French country living, handbags, shoes or a girl's glamour. These pocket-size address books are truly portable. They feature an eye-catching cover image, wire-o-binding for ease of use, and a neat elastic closure band, with plenty of space for crucial names and numbers.

Girl's in Park Pocket Address Book

RYLAND, PETERS & SMALL

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