The nature of the Chinese empresses attending to state affairs was fairly complicated. Some had to represent their sons because the emperor was really too young to rule a dynasty; some, due to their ambition for monopolizing power, deliberately supported and...
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This new and interesting series of fariy tales has six stories in total related to improtant festivals in China, coupled with lovely full-color illustrations, and surely you will feel richly colorful visual enjoyment. After the story, appendix is included of the...
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This is the first book to fully capture the story of the exotic and exciting game of Mah Jongg, offering an intimate look at the history of the game as well as the visual beauty of the tiles. When authors Ann Israel and Gregg Swain began playing Mah Jongg, they were...
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Little Laura and the Birthday Surprise is comprised of warm melodious harmonies and charming illustrations. This book is a wonderfully simple way to start learning the language of Mandarin Chinese through songs. Songs serve as a great learning tool for any age. The...
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Jin Jin and Rain Wizard is about a little Chinese dragon, named Jin Jin, who loves being able to breathe water—especially during his daily tai chi exercises when he can use his refreshing breath to cool down his friends. But after eating too much rice and...
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Talk about Chinese culture and images of dragon boats, lion dances, red packets and mandarin oranges readily come to mind. Their common thread is that they are all considered auspicious symbols by the Chinese. This charmingly illustrated book takes you on a journey...
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Did you know?·Qin Shihuang was not the first ruler of the territory of Qin·A prime minister was bought for only five pieces of sheepskin·The famed terracotta warriors wore anti-slip shoes with spikes, somewhat like modern sports shoes·The stinking corpse of the...
What kind of country is China? What kind of road has she traveled? What was her ancient civilization like? After you have read this book, you will find all the answers to these questions and more. You may go to China and discover a whole new world through reading...
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In Easy Chinese Recipes, Bee shares her passion and expertise in Chinese cooking. It features a collection of Bee's all-time favorite dishes—the foods she loves to cook and eat at home. She includes updated traditional family recipes along with her own versions of...
At its core, Chinese style is a marriage of the traditional philosophies of Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism. Its aesthetic is also influenced by the long history of Chinese art, the regional characteristics of northern and southern houses, and the fusion trend...
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A source of fascination to the West, China's renowned art objects and traditional manufactured products have long been sought by collectors. Things Chinese presents sixty (60) distinctive items that are typical of Chinese culture and together present a window onto...
Bamboo has been used for thousands of years in China. With its many tributes and strengths, bamboo was blended into China's Confucian, Buddhist and Taoist thinking to give birth to a uniquely Chinese cultural phenomenon that has since spread far and wide. This...