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This econometric study covers the latent demand outlook for archery equipment across the regions of Greater China, including provinces, autonomous regions (Guangxi, Nei Mongol, Ningxia, Xinjiang, Xizang - Tibet), municipalities (Beijing, Chongqing, Shanghai, and Tianjin), special administrative regions (Hong Kong and Macau), and Taiwan (all hereafter referred to as "regions"). Latent demand (in millions of U.S. dollars), or potential industry earnings (P.I.E.) estimates are given across some 1,100 cities in Greater China. For each major city in question, the percent share the city is of the region and of Greater China is reported. Each major city is defined as an area of "economic population", as opposed to the demographic population within a legal geographic boundary. For many cities, the economic population is much larger that the population within the city limits; this is especially true for the cities of the Western regions. For the coastal regions, cities which are close to other major cities or which represent, by themselves, a high percent of the regional population, actual city-level population is closer to the economic population (e.g. in Beijing). Based on this "economic" definition of population, comparative benchmarks allow the reader to quickly gauge a city's marketing and distribution value vis-a-vis others. This report does not discuss the specific players in the market serving the latent demand, nor specific details at the product level. The study also does not consider short-term cyclicalities that might affect realized sales. The study, therefore, is strategic in nature, taking an aggregate and long-run view, irrespective of the players or products involved.

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This book finally answers the question everyone wants to know.Is it a sport or not?The answer lies here with an in-depth look at 40 different activities considered by many to be sports.Are football, basketball, hockey, or golf sports?What about wrestling, figure skating, soccer, or bowling?What's great about your favorite sport?What's wrong with it, and how could it be improved?The answers are all here!Written by an average sports fan, for the average sports fan, this book has it all.You'll laugh out loud at what this author has to say about archery, fishing, diving, and race-walking.Is auto-racing what you love?You may want to burn this chapter! How about fencing, cycling, tennis, and gymnastics?Think you know the answer?You'll be surprised at his take on these activities!This book is loaded with humorous stories, sports trivia, great moments in sports, and some of the worst tragedies sports have ever seen.If you've every played, watched, or even thought about sports, you'll love this book. ... Read more

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The Definitive Word on Sports
This is a wonderfully written romp through the sports world, with humor, history and critique.It will provoke debate, especially when it challenges the sports we all treasure.It will interest even the casual sports fan with its opening stories of how sports impacted our family.

I say "our" family because Paul is my brother.And, although I'd dispute some of the details of his wonderful stories, I wouldn't change a word.This book has been a joy for our family and I think it'll be a treat for yours. ... Read more

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Traditional Chinese stories for children. ... Read more

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Excellent story book for children
My 5 year old son loves this book and has learned well the meaning of the stories, highly recommended!

Enjoy a simple introduction to meditation and mindfulness.
This is a picture book with two short stories simple enough for a five-year old to enjoy but good for older children too.Through the stories of two young Chinese boys seeking lessons from the old masters weare introduced to the concepts of meditation, mindfulness and discipline. The book includes simple definitions of Buddhism, Shaolin, Sifu andKung-fu.The stories are about Kung-fu and archery. ... Read more

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Publisher: T. HurstPublication date: 1834Subjects: Authors, EnglishGreat BritainVerse satire, EnglishBiography ... Read more

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The classical book on Turkish archery
First, this book consists of two sections, one about Turkish archery, by Klopsteg, and another "Modern Methods in Archery".
For me the second part is not worth the book, it is just curious, not very informative, so I'll skip my comments and concentrate on the part about Turkish archery.
It makes a complete overview on the different aspects of Turkish archery, it is not a "how to" book, if you want a how to, better to try Thomas Douvernay's video about Korean Archery or Jeff Schmidt video about Asiatic composite bows. The second can be ordered at Amazon, and both are available at Three Rivers Archery.
There are different chapters describing bows, arrows, the strings, performances, and also a "recent addenda" that is more helpful to who is willing to build his own bow.
It is the best book about the most fascinating bow. If you're lucky enough to get a copy, go for it!
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One of the original 'Storm Warning' poets, Bill Howell is now at the height of an award-winning literary career spanning four decades. These poems are rich in both wry observation and narrative playfulness. They succeed in erasing the artificial lines we draw not only between our past selves and the masks we wear in the present, but also between the constructs of our urban sanctuaries and the perceived threats of the natural world. Free of artifice and pretension, these poems strip the world bare and marvel at its difficult, enduring beauty. As the Scottish poet James W. Wood has said, 'Howell's strengths seem to lie in his understated tone, his modest, self-deprecating humour and his keen eye for nature'. ... Read more