Tom Carter Libri

Focusing on the rich diversity of China, this visual tribute showcases the country's 33 distinct regions and 56 ethnic groups through the lens of photojournalist Tom Carter. Despite the global attention brought by the Beijing Olympics, many aspects of Chinese culture remain unfamiliar to Westerners. Carter's work captures the essence of the People’s Republic of China, emphasizing its vibrant communities and cultural heritage, offering readers a deeper understanding of a nation often seen as enigmatic.

The journey of Matthew Evans unfolds as a modern folk tale, showcasing his quest for a better life beyond the confines of Muscatine, Iowa. As a cancer survivor, he embarks on a transformative five-year adventure in China, encountering homelessness, statelessness, and even imprisonment. His experiences lead him to pose as a professor and become embroiled in the tumultuous 2014 Hong Kong protests, highlighting themes of resilience and the pursuit of dreams against overwhelming odds.

In this riveting personal story, award-winning,bestselling country musicrecording artist Merle Haggard takesyou on a tour through his house ofmemories, offering a fascinating lookinside his turbulent yet successful life.Merle reveals the true stories about hisbirth and troubled upbringing in a convertedrailroad boxcar.

Original stories by Dan Washburn, Jonathan Watts, Simon Winchester, Nury Vittachi, Michael Meyer, Matt Muller, Alan Paul, Matthew Polly, Derek Sandhaus, Jonathan Campbell, Tom Carter, Mark Kitto, Pete Spurrier, Graham Earnshaw, Deborah Fallows, Susie Gordon and others.

Set against the backdrop of the American West, the story follows a thoughtful Texas gunman and a rash Tennessee Mountain Man on their adventurous journey across states. Along the way, they encounter a diverse cast, including an old Indian, a secretly enamored Catholic Nun, and historical figures like Wyatt Earp and Bat Masterson. The plot thickens with elements of time travel, a bear friendship, and the infamous Hatfield and McCoy feud. A talking horse and an unusual bond between a snake and a hound add whimsical charm to their escapades.