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China's First Emperor and His Terracotta Warriors

China's First Emperor and His Terracotta Warriors by Frances Wood (Paperback 2008)

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Unifier or destroyer, law-maker or tyrant? China?ÇÖs First Emperor (258-210 BC) has been the subject of debate for over 2,000 years. He gave us the name by which China is known in the West and, by his unification or elimination of six states, he created imperial China. He stressed the rule of law read more...
 
The Silk Road: Two Thousand Years in The Heart of Asia

The Silk Road: Two Thousand Years in The Heart of Asia by Frances Wood (Paperback 2003)

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The Silk Road, a series of ancient trade routes stretching across Central Asia to Europe, evokes exotic images of camel trains laden with bales of fine Chinese silk, spices, and perfume, of desert oases surrounded by snow-capped mountains, of bustling markets thronging with travellers buying and read more...
 
The Diamond Sutra

The Diamond Sutra by Frances Wood, Mark Barnard (Paperback 2010)

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The Buddhist text known as the Diamond Sutra is believed to be the oldest surviving printed book in the world. Made in 868 AD and written in Chinese, the text contains a significant dialogue on perception, and is one of the most important sacred works of the Buddhist faith. The Diamond Sutra was read more...
 
The Lure of China: Writers from Marco Polo to J.G. Ballard

The Lure of China: Writers from Marco Polo to J.G. Ballard by Frances Wood (Paperback 2009)

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For centuries, Western writers, historians, and intellectuals have been fascinated by China. In this remarkable book, Frances Wood shows how China influenced literature, memoir, and travel writing from vague Roman tales of silent silk merchants and medieval travelers such as Marco Polo, to Jesuit read more...
 
Four Years of Track Life

Four Years of Track Life by Frances Wood (Paperback 2007)

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Living on the track for four years was a unique experience for me. It was rewarding to be able to help those less fortunate human beings. I was able to care for my husband while we gained knowledge of the various places we were assigned to work. I was protected by my faithful guard dog Princess. read more...
 
The first emperor of China

The first emperor of China by Frances Wood (Paperback 2007)

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