guide will show you how to explore AmericaÂ’s Gateway to the West. Inside youÂ’ll find: Countless details on how to live and thrive in the area, from where to shop to the lowdown on real estate; Not-to-be-missed attractions, including the St. Louis Art Museum, Lafayette Square, Anheuser-Busch Brewery, Cherokee Antique Row, and Missouri Botanical Garden; Comprehensive listings of restaurants, accommodations, and annual events; Sections dedicated to children, outdoor recreation, the arts, health care and wellness, and much more. Whether youÂ’re planning a vacation, already living in the area, or looking to relocate, InsidersÂ’ Guide to St. Louis will show you everything you need to know.  (less)

The book catalogs an exhibition to be presented at the Asian Art Museum, the Indianapolis Museum of Art and the St. Louis Museum of Art in 2008 and 2009. The exhibition gathered rare objects from China''s prestigious Palace Museum (Forbidden City) in Beijing, the Nanjing Municipal Museum and the Shanghai Museum. More than 200 objects in a variety of materials - porcelain, paintings, textiles, lacquer, jade, jewelry, architectural elements, etc. - are discussed in detailed entries. Essays by authors He Li and Michael Knight, and a special contribution on Ming painting from Richard Vinograd (Stanford University), provide background, context, and interpretation.  (less)