Geostrategic psychology is a new approach to analyze international political practice based on the intersection of geopolitics and strategic psychology Aims to respond to and understand the real needs of China's rise in today's era Gives insights into the strategy of the rise of great powers in the history

Limitation of liability for maritime claims is an important system for the shipping industry. The original rationale for such a system was to encourage the shipping enterprise. However, in our today's much changed world, the system has been under severe attack and has been described as hopelessly anachronistic'. Yet, the debate over repeal or retention of the system is far from settled.
This book traces the history and development of limitation law around the world. It compares various limitation laws in operation under different legal regimes. In particular, it analytically scrutinizes the limitation systems under U.S. law, Chinese law and international conventions. It explores the possibility of international uniformity of maritime limitation law and points out that complete uniformity will not be achieved unless the United States joins the international community. It concludes that although there is a need for reform of the system, limitation of liability for maritime claims is here to stay.
This book also thoroughly examines the limitation system under the Chinese legal regime through comparison with U.S. law and in the context of international conventions. Both practitioners and academic scholars will find this book helpful in understanding Chinese law in general and Chinese maritime limitation of liability in particular.

Step Up with Chinese«??»is a pioneering, standards-based introductory Chinese textbook series designed by North American educators in collaboration with Chinese language specialists at the Beijing Language and Culture University. Highly learnerfriendly and task-centered, Step Up develops all four language skills while incorporating the ACTFL 5Cs. Students will learn all the necessary material to engage others in meaningful communication and gain a better understanding of the Chinese culture. This second edition features updated content, new images, and an additional vocabulary index that facilitates Chinese word search via English keywords. This series consists of three levels covering three to four years of instruction. Each level includes a Textbook, a Workbook and a Teacher’s Guide. Each Textbook offers ten thematic-based lessons. The accompanying Workbook features a wide variety of different types of exercises to enhance students’ proficiency in all four language skills. The Teacher’s Guide can be downloaded from the program’s companion website (http://stepup.cengageclt.com) which also offers a pinyin pronunciation guide, interactive vocabulary flashcards, mp3 files, and additional practices. Step Up makes an excellent course material for high school students as well as highly-motivated middle school students who have had little or no prior exposure to the Chinese language.