Bilingual in English and Chinese, this book contains over a hundred special Wealth designs and describes the stories behind them. According to Chinese culture, there are five pillars of utmost happiness: Longevity, Good Fortune, Happiness, Wealth and Prosperity....
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Readers who are interested in learning about China will love this monthly large format publication designed in photojournalism style and featuring articles and stunning photography from all corners of China. Regular features of the publication include China Pictorial...
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Bilingual in English and Chinese, this book is a collection of 28 historical speeches made by various world leaders about China at different points in time. Included is President Nixon's historic speech at the Welcoming Banquet in Beijing, several speeches by...
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Surround yourself with lucky objects, the Chinese believe, and good fortune will come to you. In word and image, this exquisite volume-a delight to hold in the hand-explores the bounteous meanings of the five-fold symbols of happiness: luck, prosperity, longevity,...
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A Traveler's History of China provides a concise but fascinating journey from the country's earliest beginnings right up to the creation of the economic powerhouse that is today's China. Stephen Haw carries the reader back in time to the prehistoric civilizations of...
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Unlike names in other languages, Chinese names are made up of individual characters, used singly or strung together. Best Chinese Names aims to help English-speakers select good Chinese names by providing various methods of choosing names. For instance, names may be...
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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...
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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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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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This selection of Dr Hu Shi's 12 works in English describes how certain phases of Chinese culture have changed, and how those changes have taken the particular course and form they have. Both the descriptions and the explanations are historical. The appendix provides...
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Acupuncture and moxibustion are indispensable parts of traditional Chinese medicine and are used to prevent and control disease. Based on the book, “Essentials of Chinese Acupuncture,” which is used internationally as a textbook, “Chinese...
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