Genghis Khan, one of the world’s most well-known conquerors, led an eventful childhood after the sudden and tragic death of his chieftain father. Abandoned by his own tribe which was torn apart by internal strife, he and his siblings, together with their mother,...
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Readers will take an unexpected and entertaining journey - through culinary, social and cultural history - in this delightful first book on the origins of the customary after-Chinese-dinner treat by New York Times reporter Lee. When a large number of Powerball...
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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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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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Like the other Miroslav Sasek classics, this is a facsimile edition of the original book. The brilliant, vibrant illustrations have been meticulously preserved, remaining true to his vision more than 40 years later. Facts have been updated for the 21st-century,...
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This book is a great gift for both visitors to Beijing and veteran residents alike. It is the culmination of a column that ran for two years describing the different customs and areas of Old Beijing. With beautiful illustrations done by the accomplished traditional...
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Artist Lorette Roberts spent much of 2004 traveling in China, capturing in her own inimitable style the sights, scenes, colors and characters of Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou, Xian, Huangshan, Hong Kong, and much more. Alongside the famous landmarks, Lorette has sketched...
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This colorful photo book introduces the traditions of Chinese temple fairs. Temple fairs are held within or near Buddhist or Taoist temples. They feature activities such as sacrificial rites, entertainment, and bazaars, and are a popular gathering...
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After a lifetime of eating Spaghetti-Os, watching The Brady Bunch, and listening to cheezy '80s music, 25-year-old Lindsey Owyang is a thoroughly modern third-generation ABC (American-born Chinese). In an effort to save money and placate her...
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This selection of Dr Hu Shi's 12 works in English describes how certain phases of Chinese culture have changed, and how those changes have taken the particular course and form they have. Both the descriptions and the explanations are historical. The appendix provides...
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Many adventurous Chinese left great hardship behind in their native country to travel to North America to work in the gold mines, on the farms, and on the railroads of the burgeoning West. This fascinating account of their early contributions and the prejudice they...
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Unlike names in other languages, Chinese names are made up of individual characters, used singly or strung together. Best Chinese Names aims to help English-speakers select good Chinese names by providing various methods of choosing names. For instance, names may be...
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Acupuncture and moxibustion are indispensable parts of traditional Chinese medicine and are used to prevent and control disease. Based on the book, “Essentials of Chinese Acupuncture,” which is used internationally as a textbook, “Chinese...
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This elegant photo journal book will introduce the people, culture, and daily life of Old Shanghai from 1800's to 1930's. This exposition presents everything Shanghai during these bygone days through hundreds of lively black/white photos. A great resource for anyone...
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This bilingual book is a collection of essays written by an Italian scholar who lived in Beijing from 1993 to 2000. From these essays you will learn about China, Chinese people and an overview of Chinese culture through a Westerner's eyes. The topics include "To Be a...
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As Chinese culture has developed over the millennia, sculptural works with distinct national characteristics have been created, and famous sculptors have added luster to the Chinese people's artistic achievements from epoch to epoch. This is a fascinating book filled...
Bilingual in English and Chinese, this book is a collection of 28 historical speeches made by various world leaders about China at different points in time. Included is President Nixon's historic speech at the Welcoming Banquet in Beijing, several speeches by...
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China's vast territory, with its wide variety of climate, topography and ethnic groups, has given rise to a rich tapestry of folk art. This book explores breathtaking images which represent art forms like paper cuts, folk toys, pottery, puppets, kites and many more....
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This book contains over two hundred of the most beautiful Chinese folk paintings in the world! In recent years, folk painting has come very much into the foreground of cultural activities in China. See why professional artists are increasingly becoming interested in...
This sturdy wooden Chinese provincial map puzzle contains all the 30 provinces. Each province is a piece of the puzzle, so you and your child can put all the pieces together and learn about Chinese geography. Each piece contains the name of that particular province...
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Traditional Chinese theatre is one of China's most splendid art forms and constantly developed and refined during China's 5,000 years of history becoming an extremely important part of China's culture. This colorful picture book traces the various forms of theatre...
China, a country with one of the most ancient civilizations in the world, has a time-honored history of producing pottery and porcelain. Pottery wares dating back to more than 10,000 years have been discovered in Xushui County, Hebei Province and other locations...
Provincial maps of Anhui, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Hunan, Hubei, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Sichuan, Zhejiang. Each map identifies almost all cities and counties and shows geographical features, roads, and railways in the province.
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