This book will not appeal to everyone, but to the perfect reader it will be life changing. The perfect reader will already have a connection to China. It may be their home, their interest, a holiday destination or even their future. In light of this the modern nation, which was once viewed as a magical and mysterious place steeped in history presents everyone (regardless of their connection or background) several challenges. By reading the content within you will be better equipped to overcome the typical linguistic, cultural and communicative differences; Moreover, by reading this book and quite literally travelling across China, (from the nation's pre-history to the changes taking place today) you will find yourself gaining a newfound appreciation for the magnificent past, exhilarating present and inspiring future. (Continued) As the years progress an understanding of China and it's very DNA becomes even more valuable and important. By showcasing the real China across eight interesting chapter focuses the important topics are covered, whilst being easy to read and adding value to this definitive page turner.