In the early years of the century, Shanghai was famous not only for its spies and intrigues but as a refuge for the world's persecuted. Once upon a time in Shanghai is the memoir of Rena Krasno, from a Russian Jewish family growing up in Shanghai during World War...
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Chinese Furniture is an outstanding representative of the Chinese arts. It has the bright feature of oriental arts and is honored as a pearl in oriental arts. As for the unique feature of Chinese furniture, some say it can completely give full play to the inborn...
China has long been a "country of jade" that shines in world civilization history. The Chinese nation has respected, honored, revered, loved and cherished jade for a history of over 8,000 years. Chinese jade art, veiled in mystery and carrying spiritual...
This book introduces Chinese dynasties, ethnic and minority policy, religion, and Confucius' impact on Chinese civilization and education system. Other cultural aspects such as holiday and folk customs, totems, food culture, literature and drama, calligraphy and...
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Some of life's greatest pleasures can be found in the simple things, and there is nothing more basic than enjoying a steaming cup of tea and a book on a damp, rainy day. "Tea Wisdom" is a wonderful collection of tea quotes, drawn from different centuries and parts of...
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This layman's study of the origins of Chinese music comprises a concise history, an exploration of major types of instruments (wind, percussion, plucked string and bowed string), classical masterpieces, and musicians of ancient China. Generously illustrated with...
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In the middle of winter, a little boy's parents are stuck in the snow and cannot get home. To keep him company while he waits, his grandmother cuts a horse out of red paper for him. What follows is a fantastical journey that unexpectedly reunites the boy with his...
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This is a Chinese-English bilingual book for learning Chinese calligraphy. In the learning of Chinese calligraphy, we offer both fundamental knowledge as well as exercises for progressive practice. For the basic Chinese calligraphy knowledge, key components in the...
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This book contains 87 interviews reflecting a wide range of personal experiences between 1991 and 2008. The interviewees come from different occupations and different places. They include a jazz player in Heilongjiang Province, a rock-and-roll drummer in Tibet, an...
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Glimpses of Chinese Culture is a solution for you to have a basic understanding of Chinese culture in a short period of time. A brief account of Chinese history and culture from the perspective of a Chinese scholar. 25 topics involving Chinese history, philosophy,...
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This book is divided into three parts, namely, social behavior, family and moral principles. It introduces over 20 ways Chinese people conduct themselves in society, trying to recount things through cases and display the profound and intricate Chinese culture in a...
China has claimed the attention of an increasing number of people worldwide with its economic takeoff since it opened to the outside world three decades ago, and especially in the past few years. All those who have been to the country marvel at the country's...
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