James Mann Livres

With hundreds of gloriously detailed photographs, this handsome book is a must have for anyone that appreciates the timeless elegance of a Jaguar.

"Mann's colorful and detailed narrative, studded with dozens of vivid anecdotes, reveals how ineptly [we] have managed our ties with the world's most populous nation." -- The Washington Post Book WorldDrawing on hundreds of previously classified documents, scores of interviews, and his own experience, James Mann, former Los Angeles Times Beijing bureau chief, presents the fascinating inside story of contemporary U.S.-China relations.President Nixon and Secretary of State Kissinger began their diplomacy with China in an attempt to find a way out of Vietnam. The remaining Cold War presidents saw China as an ally against the Soviet Union and looked askance at its violations of international principles. With the end of communism and China's continued human rights abuses, the U.S has failed to forge a genuinely new relationship with China. This is the essential story of contemporary U.S./China policy.

Focusing on a pivotal group of advisers known as the Vulcans, this book delves into the lives and careers of key figures in George W. Bush's administration, including Dick Cheney and Condoleezza Rice. It explores how their extensive experience in government shaped a transformative U.S. foreign policy following the events of September 11. By tracing their rise to power, the narrative reveals the influences and conflicts that informed their decisions, positioning them as a unique generation in American history, akin to the influential leaders of past eras.

The book delves into the tumultuous relationship between American business and Chinese communism, focusing on the joint venture, Beijing Jeep, involving American Motors. It highlights how top executives miscalculated the business landscape in China, leading to surprising outcomes. The narrative reveals how the Chinese leveraged the partnership to gain advanced technology without significant investment, ultimately outmaneuvering American capitalists in this high-stakes venture.

A biography of the controversial president whose time in office was defined by the September 11 attacks and the War on Terrorism.

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Exploring the Lord Jesus Christ's role in history, this book delves into past, present, and future events as outlined in Revelation. It presents Jesus as "the Beginning" and "the Last," emphasizing His significance throughout time. The text includes a puzzle on page 6, serving as an outline for the book, and offers study guides following commentaries for each chapter to help readers navigate challenging verses, enhancing understanding of this profound biblical work.

Focusing on contemporary fine arts, the book explores the evolution of artistic expression since the Renaissance, particularly the shift post-Romanticism. It critiques the cultural dismantling that led to artistic impoverishment by 2000 and proposes a new framework for evaluating modern works. The author introduces a unique discourse, including the term "Vandalism," to articulate the need for reconstitution of the fine arts beyond the remnants of Post-modernism. This critical examination aims to redefine how we understand and appreciate contemporary art.

365 Sports Cars You Must Drive puts you in the driver's seat of a century's worth of sports car legends (and a few rather less legendary), each presented with a fun and informative profile and fact-and-spec box. It's the ultimate gearhead's bucket list and poses the challenge: How many have you driven? Whoever coined the phrase "getting there is half the fun" must have owned a sports car. And the wag who suggested that "it's the journey not the destination"? Probably driving a Lotus or MG at the time. From towering icons like Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, and Corvette to everyman sportsters from Triumph, MG, Sunbeam, and Miata to oddballs like Crosley, Sabra, and DB, sports cars inspire passion and strong opinions as few other vehicles on the road can. In one beautiful book, long-time Road & Truck​ magazine chief photographer John Lamm, along with other top motoring contributors, gives the reader illustrated profiles of every sports car you've ever dreamed of driving! Now, imagine if you could drive a different sports car—any sports car—every single day for a year. Which would you choose?