Ever hard-working and resourceful, the Chinese have always explored various raw materials to provide for their daily necessities. In the process, they invented things of practical use (mirrors and umbrellas) and economic value (silk and porcelain). In fact, their...
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Put on your thinking cap and treat yourself to a collection of rebus puzzles that ask you to combine words, pictures, and letters to produce an answer. The clever riddles will have you puzzling over images of a dotted lion, the U.S. Mint, a panda chomping on dollar...
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This lavishly illustrated book explores both the historical lore of tea in China, Japan, and the West and the health and aesthetic virtues of the beverage. Chow and Kramer draw on English-language secondary literature and their experiences in China to argue that tea...
This indispensable guide gives beginners and enthusiasts a first-hand look into the game that will enable beginners to play within an hour's read, and enthusiasts to develop strategy and tailor their game to win in any situation. Offering a clear and concise...
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Exquisite examples of traditional dwellings are scattered throughout modern-day China. Chinese Houses focuses on 20 well-preserved traditional homes, presenting examples from a range of rural and metropolitan areas throughout China. The photographs of each are...
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How do you bring Chinese culture vividly to life for students? To start, turn to The Enduring Legacy of Ancient China: Primary Source Lessons for Teachers and Students, a new curriculum guide. The first of two books on China (the second of which will cover modern...
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For centuries, Asian women have relaxed and beautified themselves with exotic therapies derived from the materials of nature-plants, herbs, minerals, clays, and flowers. Until now, Western women could only experience these pleasures by taking expensive trips to...
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Finally, a comprehensive parenting book for adoptive families! Over 100 contributors from across the globe have come together to weave a stunning tapestry of advice specifically for adoptive parents. Parenting adopted children is parenting plus-- there's an extra...
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We are pleased to introduce this special children's picture book, exclusive to ChinaSprout. Ling Ling is eight years old and lives in Beijing, China. Come along as she takes you on a year-long journey through her life. Ling Ling's personal accounts tell about...
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Origins of Chinese Science and Technology delves into the accumulated knowledge of the oldest major civilization still existing. Even today, China's many contributions to science and technology remain as vital and relevant in our daily lives as when they were...
The art of Chinese medicine has been in existence for thousands of years. Its unique methods of diagnosis and treatment are known throughout the world and its mystique lies in its apparent simplicity. This book attempts to depict the fundamental concepts of Chinese...
"Such a lonely language. Each letter stands alone and makes its own noise. Not like Chinese." Mei Mei, a bright and articulate immigrant from Hong Kong, is having much difficulty adjusting to the new language and culture at school in New York City. When she hears a...
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