Zhu Rongji, who served as premier ofChinafrom 1998 to 2003, is well known for his pragmatism and strong work ethic in driving the country's transformation from a planned economy to a more market-oriented one. During Zhu's term in office,Chinacarried out extensive social and economic reforms, laying a solid foundation for its burgeoning growth. The four-volume Chinese edition of Zhu Rongji on the Record was published in 2011. It's a collection of speeches, articles, letters and instructions from Zhu during his tenure as vice premier ofChinafrom 1991 to 1997. Up to now, it has sold 1.3 million copies inChina. The newly published English edition will give readers outside of Chinaa chance to learn more aboutChina's economic and social reform during a crucial period.

This book tells the stories of 21 youths growing up sinceChina's reform and opening up in 1978. They were brought up in the wonder ofChina's economic miracle, they lived through the collision between material and traditional culture, and are part of a more affluent world than their forefathers enjoyed. However, they are known as those without dreams, and called the lost generation. These 21 youths are not lost in materialism or consumerism, however. From different places and with different backgrounds, they share the resolution to reach a glittering future based on their own individual visions. They are confident that their personal efforts will better the lives of people around them, because they hold on to the truth that "the world changes not because a few people do much but because each does a little."

Tibetan opera is a comprehensive performing art which presents dramatic stories through the media of singing and dancing. It is popular not only inTibetbut also in large parts of Sichuan, Yunnan, Gansu and Qinghai provinces, where there are large communities of Tibetans.

The eight Tibetan opera stories presented in this book are favorites inTibet. They draw on folk tales, history, legends, Buddhist scriptures and Tibetan social customs. This book is a first attempt to give the reader a thorough explanation of the main performance contents of Tibetan opera. It will also be of help to readers interested in the magnificent natural scenery of the Tibetan pasturelands, and in the simple life, religious beliefs and unique customs of the Tibetan people. In addition, it will help the reader gain an understanding of the artistic creativity and taste of the people, and make the study of Tibetan opera both enjoyable and interesting