No date in the Chinese calendar is accorded greater importance than New Year's Day. This colorful book provides a complete introduction and guide to the celebration of the Lunar New Year, describing its origins and such contemporary practices as holiday greetings,...
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This book documents the history and development of the cheongsam, the close-fitting dress that was the most popular single garment worn by Chinese women during the twentieth century. The volume includes discussions of issues of manufacture, design, style, gender, and...
Much has been written about China's contemporary art scene, but little attention has been paid to the complicated ways in which the Chinese and Western art traditions have influenced each other. Featuring many stunning reproductions of original artworks, this...
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Chinese hardwood furniture of the Ming dynasty is known the world over for its classical beauty and ingenious design. This beautifully illustrated introduction to Ming furniture opens with a short history of Chinese furniture styles; goes on to discuss the many...
Mandarin squares, the embroidered insignia found on the robes of the ruling mandarin class in China's Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), are prized collectors' pieces. This volume provides a lucid account of the mandarin system of government and methods of selecting...
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All Emily Prager had at first was a blurred photograph of a baby, but it would be her baby - if she journeyed to China to pick her up. Emily brought back to America the baby chosen for her. She was named Lulu, and Emily was determined to honor Lulu's heritage by...
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This is a complete guide to understanding the dilemmas faced by adopted children in the school setting. It offers insights into the experiences of young people who are faced with assignments, activities and occasions which make participation difficult or painful...
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Mary Zisk draws on her own experience as a single parent of an adopted daughter in this first-person narrative. Her vibrant paintings reflect the joy and happiness shared by this mother and daughter.
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In China, the moon shines on four baby girls, fast asleep in an orphanage. Far away in North America, the sun rises over four homes as the people who live there get ready to start a long, exciting journey. This lovely story of people who travel to China to be united...
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Many adult adoptees have gone through life wanting to ask questions about their birthparents, but felt the thoughts they have might make their parents uncomfortable. Then, these questions have remained unasked and unanswered. We See the Moon opens the adoption dialog...
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A family's particular origin is only the start of what being "a family" means. In this heartwarming tale of family love and beginnings, Rain meets Bo and her new "forever" Mom and they become a brand new family. There are many kinds of families, but all families are...
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The Waiting Child, by Cindy Champnella is an inspiring true story about her adoptive daughter who convinces her family to return to China to rescue a little boy she could not forget. The Champnella’s went to China in 1998 to adopt a 4-year-old girl, in spite of all...
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