Product Description: Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Product Description: This remarkable document in the history of transvestism provides a first-hand account of manners and morals in late seventeenth century French society. In a light, intimate style praised by Sainte-Beuve, Choisy recounts his scandalous and entertaining escapades as a transvestite...read more

Product Description: This book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date description of the Hong Kong financial system, a system that has undergone immense change in recent years. Written by scholars and professionals in the finance sector, the book covers all aspects of the financial system--commercial banking and non-depository institutions, the major financial markets, monetary policy, international financial relations, and information technology...read more

Product Description: Hong Kong's unique history and development have created an efficient open economy in which a plethora of financial institutions and markets flourish, making Hong Kong one of the world's leading financial centers. The first comprehensive study of these institutions, this book also examines such related issues as monetary policy, international financial relations, and the control and regulation of the financial sector...read more

Product Description: Many lessons and also problems to do.

Product Description: The first biography in English of the French composer Jean-Baptiste Lully, an important figure in the history of music as the originator of French opera and the leading impresario of his day.