China has a long history of agriculture, so in the earliest stages its festivals were intimately tied to farming. Today, the Chinese continue to celebrate these festivals, bringing them closer to their ancestors, creators of a splendid culture.
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Fascinating first-person accounts of twenty-three "expats" from around the globe, Finland to Liberia, Egypt to Japan, who explain what it is about their life and work in China that has had them happily calling it home from as one to as many as twenty-five years...
The book offers a comprehensive overview of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), covering all aspects of TCM including the classics of TCM, basic theory, internal and external therapies, material medica, stories about famous doctors in history, and TCM and life...
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The book introduces many Chinese inventions covering all aspects of life, from the four major inventions -- gunpowder, paper, printing, compass -- to numerous other major and smart inventions such as iron and steel smelting, the decimal and binary systems,...
A stunning, richly illustrated portrait of Basil Pao's extensive travels through every province of China, published in time for the Beijing Olympic Games in 2008. As travelers are making plans to visit the Summer Olympics in Beijing and tour China, this...
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This colorful book introduces all the traditional festivals and customs of China. All the most popular and observed customs of China, from the Chinese New Year to the Dragon Boat Festival, are thoughtfully documented in this lively book. It also introduces Chinese...
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This series of four books introduce four most important Chinese festivals with illustrated stories including: Chinese New Year: Little Mei wants to know why her family celebrates the Chinese New Year. All her family members have their own reasons, but it is Grandpa...
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Chinese Calligraphy is one of the most revered traditions in China, rivaling painting as the top ancient art form. This easy-to-use guide introduces all the basic elements of the standard Chinese Calligraphy script, Kai Shu, with step-by-step instructions and...
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This is a book with a brand new view towards China. The author Mr. Matsumoto has been in the diplomatic front line dealing with foreign affairs concerning China for almost thirty years. This book contains purely essays that make you feel that you are chatting idly...
From Abacus to Lantern, from Jade to Wenzi, this photographic alphabet book introduces young readers to the rich culture and natural beauty of China. Sungwan So's colorful variety of images explore the country's customs ancient and modern, illustrating not only the...
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Told by an author who has made a career out of exploring the world and experience of "overseas Chinese," Bamboo is a sensitive, revealing work. Telling a tale of change and acceptance, the book begins in rural turn-of-the-century China when Bamboo, a young farmer,...
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A testament to the more than 100,000 Korean adoptees who have come to the United States since the 1950s, this collection of oral histories features the stories of nine Korean Americans who were adopted as children and the struggles they’ve shared as foreigners in...
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