Chinese culture has grown from the enjoyment of food. Confucius once said that "good cuisine is an enjoyment in life rather than simply a need". Most of the great Chinese gastronomes were also literary figures and it is evident in much of the literature...
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Throughout Chinese literature, the concept of "home is a powerful and deeply intimate cultural motif. Evoking memories of childhood and nostalgia, family traditions, village life, green fields and bubbling streams, home is forever associated with the individual, and...
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This fascinating book is a wonderful collection of daily snapshots of life in China. Taken from the pages of the Shanghai Daily, Shanghai's largest English-language newspaper, it is full of images of daily life. Ranging from a man whose simple blog gets over 2...
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This story follows a Chinese American family as they prepare for the Lunar New Year. Each member of the family lends a hand as they sweep out the dust of the old year, hang decorations and make dumplings. Then it's time to put on new clothes and celebrate with...
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Explore the history and development of the traditional arts and crafts of China with this book. Readers will learn how these arts and crafts apply to many fields such as utensils, apparel, furnishings, adornment, entertainment and commerce. The last chapter includes...
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When you think China, think Big. The world's third largest country is home to the highest mountain, Mount Everest, and one of the largest structures ever made by humans, the Great Wall of China. Giant pandas make their homes deep in China's mountain forests,...
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How long is the Great Wall of China? What does it mean to practice wushu? No camera or fanny pack needed for this trip! We're traveling to China with the turn of a page. Children will discover similarities and differences of China's culture, landscape, geography,...
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Chinese New Year: Festival of New Beginnings takes you right into the heart of the lunar new year celebration. Highlighting the holiday's history and modern celebrations, it explores the cultural roots of the holiday. Ages 7-10.
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What kid doesn't love a celebration? Introduce the children in your life to the excitement of Chinese New Year, the first day of the Chinese Lunar Calendar. With its illustrative photos, large type, repetition of phrases, and clearly written...
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Meet the strong Chinese women who dared to prove their worth down through the centuries of China's long history! Readers will also discover how today's women in China are having an influence in their own nation and beyond. At the same...
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Ever wondered why your Chinese neighbors hang characters upside down on their door in February? Packed with color photos, this helpful book reveals the history and traditions associated with Chinese New Year (Spring Festival). Use it as a guide in planning your...
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Packed with images and color from all over the territory, this book is a rich reminder of the visual tapestry of Hong Kong. Everything from bird cages to junks is here. Panoramic vistas of temples and New Territories villages nestle side by side with cameos of...
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