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CAM9917 THE CAMBRIDGE ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF CHINA $36.99
Patricia Buckley Ebrey 352 pp Softcover ISBN:9780521669917
More populous than any other country on earth, China also occupies a unique place in our modern world for the continuity of its history and culture. In this sumptuously illustrated single volume history, the author traces the origins of Chinese culture from prehistoric times to the present. She follows its development from the rise of Confucianism, Buddhism, and the great imperial dynasties to the Mongol, Manchu, and Western intrusions and the modern communist state. Her scope embraces Chinese arts, culture, economics, society and its treatment of women, foreign policy, emigration, and politics, including the key uprisings of 1919 and 1989 in Tiananmen Square.
CHI4395 CHINESE HISTORY: Ancient China to 1911 $13.95
Illustrated by Fu Chunjiang, Paperback, 188 pp., ISBN:9789812294395
Learn Chinese history in a nutshell with this easy-to-read record of imperial China. Part of the popular new History Express series, with illustrations and interesting comics, the perfect speed course to cover thousands of years of history
CHI6477 COMMON KNOWLEDGE ABOUT CHINESE HISTORY $12.95
218 pp., ISBN:9789628746477
Chinese History presents an easy-to-read record of imperial China, from the little-known Xia, Shang and Zhou dynasties (2070-771 BC), to the Qing dynasty (AD 1644-1911). It will help students comprehend and interpret China's history in its proper context, and also includes vivid illustrations, and questions and answers.
CHI6484 COMMON KNOWLEDGE ABOUT CHINESE GEOGRAPHY $12.95
Paperback, 234 pp., ISBN:9789628746484
A handy and informative reference to various types of natural landscapes, including the major cities in China this book. Filled with stunning photographs and well-designed maps and charts, this book makes a wonderful resource for the library, as well as the classroom.
MCC7049 CELEBRATING CHINESE NEW YEAR: An Activity Book $8.95
Hingman Chan, Paperback, 32pp, ISBN:9781932457049
Celebrating Chinese New Year is a fun-filled craft, activity and resource book. In addition to basic facts and history of the Chinese New Year, your students will learn to make a dragon parade, a paper lantern, and red lucky envelopes following simple directions and examples in this activity book. They will also have fun discovering the meanings of their Chinese Zodiac signs. This classroom tested copy-ready activity book is an excellent resource for elementary to middle school teachers.
THE ORIGINS OF CHINESE CULTURE SERIES $12.95 Each
Designed for children 9 years and older, and filled with fun dialogs and stories, these paperback comic books from Singapore make learning about China fun. The titles are very popular with schools and libraries.
CHI9811 100 Celebrated Chinese Women $24.95
Illustrated by Lu Yanguang, Hardcover, 228 pp., ISBN:9789813029811
These women reflect the abundant and varied roles which women have played in over 2,000 years of Chinese history. Warriors and weaklings, sages and fools, chaste maidens and sirens, their lives have inspired everything from idioms and old wives' tales to religious cults.
CHI4812 MOONCAKES AND HUNGRY GHOSTS: Festivals of China $14.95
Carol Stepanchuk, Charles Wong, 156 pp., ISBN:9780835124812
Elegant photographs and colorful illustrations, explore the food, costumes, customs, religious significance, song-and-dance performances and symbolism that are important aspects of Chinese festivals. The reader will be introduced to the beauty, drama and flair of China's most popular celebrations, including the Lunar New Year, Quingming, Dragon Boat and Mid-Autumn. Written in an informal, accessible style, Mooncakes & Hungry Ghosts includes poems and literary excerpts from both ancient and modern Chinese writers and is a must for library collections.
CHI0036 LEGENDS OF TEN CHINESE TRADITIONAL FESTIVALS $9.95
Zhan Tong, 60 pp., ISBN:9787801380036
Journey through this illustrated story book about ten traditional Chinese holidays including Spring Festival, Tomb Sweeping Day and the Mid-Autumn Festival. Through vivid stories and illustrations, young readers will get a glimpse of Chinese folk customs.
CHI4155 CHINESE KITES $14.95
Liu Chungen, 158 pp., ISBN:9787508504155
Chinese Kites contains a short introduction to the craft and history of kite making in China. It also includes 84 elaborate, full color examples of the art of kite design and construction.
CHI5577 CHINESE FOLK ART $89.95
Yang Xianrang, Yang Yang, 246 pp., ISBN:9787800055577
This father-daughter writing team spent ten years in the Chinese countryside researching and collecting folk art. Lively text and over 400 photos of various arts, including dough figurines, papercuts, puppets, etc make for an invaluable record.
CHI3259 CHINESE GODS OF OLD TRADES $34.95
Wang Shucun, 254 pp., ISBN:9787119033259
An old saying describes ancient China as having “three religions and nine trades.” In this informative yet easy-to-read book, occupational gods from Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism are explained in great detail, accompanied with over 100 images.
CHI5557 TRADITIONAL CHINESE FESTIVALS AND TALES $12.95
Quin Hailin, Bai Xuefei, He Yanzhi, 314 pp., ISBN:9787536655577
Learn about the 45 major festivals in China such as the Spring Festival, Lantern Festival, Dragon Boat Festival and the Torch Festival, as well as the lesser-known festivals among China's ethnic minorities. Perfect reference for teachers, librarians and travelers.
CHI1522 AMERICAN BORN CHINESE $17.95
Gene Yang, Paperback, 240 pp., ISBN:9781596431522
2006 National Book Award Nominee for Young People's Literature.
Acclaimed for his brilliant depiction of the Chinese American experience, Yang interweaves three seemingly disparate stories into one, using surreal and all-too-real storytelling tools. For the first time ever, a full-length graphic novel details the specific trials and tribulations of the Chinese American Diaspora.
CHI3985 INSPIRATIONS FROM CONFUCIUS $13.95
Chen Wangheng, Paperback, 218 pp., ISBN:9789812293985
More than 100 choice quotations in Chinese, pinyin and English with accompanying cartoons, are classified under eight broad themes taken from the Analect., in this excellent book. Included are feature sections on Confucius' life, achievements and influence. Depicted in vivid illustrations this handy reference is perfect for students and teachers.
CHI9934 CHINESE ASTROLOGY: A General Guide to the Animal Cycle $16.95
Sherman Tai, 218 pp., ISBN:9789813029934
Why is the Dragon year so popular for having children? Are people born in the year of the pig naturally lazy? Read this guide with an open mind and then decide how accurate the Chinese art of divination is. You just might find yourself charting a course of action based on certain “animal” tendencies for the next 12 years
LRP0699 PICTURE CHINESE: ART AS LANGUAGE $19.95
Sukming Lo 303pp Softcover ISBN:9781592650699
300 full color illustrations each depict the origins of a particular Chinese character. It shows how ancient Chinese pictographs were derived from actual images and events, gives examples of their use and function, their shared and unique characteristics, and illustrates how the ideas, patterns, and shapes they represent are at the root of the Chinese written language as we know it today.
CHI3862 POPULAR CHINESE PROVERBS $17.95
Geraldine Chay, 144pp Softcover ISBN:9789812293862
The many proverbs and idioms in the Chinese language give it much of its color and richness. Drawn from a wealth of sources, these ancient sayings offer a fascinating insight into the Chinese culture. Using illustrations and explanations of the metaphors and history behind them, their origins and meanings are presented in an easy-to-understand format.
LRP0736 CHINESE CROSSWORDS $12.95
Tong Yan, Ying Fu, 186 pp. Softcover ISBN:9781592650736
Crossword puzzles provide a unique opportunity for learning a language. This collections uses the established crossword puzzle format loved by millions worldwide, but the clues are given in English and the answers must be completed using Chinese characters. Not only do the puzzles have to make sense where they intersect, but special attention must be given to proper sentence structure and grammar. Complete answer key with characters and pinyin romanization included.
LRP0163 CHINESE FESTIVALS $12.95
Lusheng Pan and Jialu Tang 78 pp Hardcover, Color and B/W Illustrations ISBN:9781592650163
For generations, New Year paintings have depicted the hopes and wishes for a prosperous coming year while reflecting the longevity and tradition of Chinese culture through the centuries. This volume looks at the changing way New Year paintings have come to represent one of the most important Chinese cultural festivals. A countless cast of characters is presented in this unique guidebook.
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Brenda Qian 143 pp Softcover ISBN:9781592650453
A pocket reference guide designed to allow those learning Chinese to better understand the most commonly-encountered Chinese characters used in celebrations and those with auspicious meanings. |
LRP0446 CHINESE ETIQUETTE AND CULTURE $9.95
Cathy Zhou 125 pp Softcover ISBN:9781592650446
Travelers to China, businesspeople, and anyone involved in cross-cultural relations will be interested in this pocket reference for all aspects of Chinese table manners, etiquette, and cultural traditions.
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