Let this book guide you through the perplexing maze of all things Chinese. Pick up interesting facts about the "Four Treasures of Study" - brush, ink, paper and ink stone - which form the cornerstone of Chinese culture. Study in great detail the origin of...
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This fascinating book brings you not only the stories behind the origins of Chinese food, but also explains the customs and taboos as well. Find out interesting facts including how chopsticks were once used to detect poison, how tables and chairs did not enter common...
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...
This puzzle map of China is a great way to introduce your family to Chinese geography. Colorful pictures of animals, plants, and other natural features are marked in each area of the country so that you and your child can see where pandas come from, and where you can...
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How many workers did it take to complete the Great Wall of China? What country eats sandwiches made with yeast and vegetable spread? Which South American country borders ten other nations? Who were the first people to live in Mexico? This "First Reports" book on...
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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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This elegant photo journal book will introduce the people, culture, and daily life of Old Shanghai from 1800's to 1930's. This exposition presents everything Shanghai during these bygone days through hundreds of lively black/white photos. A great resource for anyone...
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The celebration of the Chinese New Year includes dancing dragons, firecrackers, lanterns, open windows, and blooming flowers. This book introduces children to this exciting holiday, using colorful photos and simple text to encourage them to read on their own. Ages 4...
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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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The next best thing to an 18-hour flight to the Far East could be viewing the 36 different spaces here that have China written all over them. Text becomes superfluous to the brilliantly colored photographs (from Michael Freeman) that show personal and commercial...
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This bilingual book is a collection of essays written by an Italian scholar who lived in Beijing from 1993 to 2000. From these essays you will learn about China, Chinese people and an overview of Chinese culture through a Westerner's eyes. The topics include "To Be a...
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Filled with delectable recipes, family activities, and traditional tales to read aloud, this extraordinary collection will inspire families everywhere to re-create the magic of Chinese holidays in their own homes. Feast on golden New Year's dumplings and tasty...
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