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The book introduces the important aspects of traditional Chinese culture in 14 topics, covering Chinese characters, numbers, animals, plants, colors, food, festivals, names and cross-cultural communication and so on. Special emphasis is placed on comparing and examining the different culture and ...
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The beauty and romance of Chinese poetry has long been out of reach of the average person from and English speaking background.
Mr. Lee Meng Kim in his book "A Treasury of Chinese Poems" has now made is possible for us to enjoy masterpieces of China's famous poets of the Tang Dynasty (AD 618-...
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Many martial artists, once they reach a certain level of proficiency with their barehanded fighting forms, choose to expand their knowledge to include weapons techniques. But what weapon to choose? Over the past 5,000 years, the Chinese have developed a vast array of weapons, built for a multitud...
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A comprehensive history of one of the world's most powerful nations.
This concise study traces China's history and culture from Neolithic times to the present in an integrated narrative that covers centuries of warfare and politics, science and technology, economics and commerce, religio...
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Chinese brush art is a special way of painting that's more than a thousand years old. It uses three key ingredients - ink, paper, and your imagination - to express the inner spirit of whatever you are painting.
Step by step, following the traditional Chinese methods, you can learn to create b...
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This book examines the extraordinary range of Chinese dress, from court and formal costumes through to the working attire of the lower classes and the latest fashions of new China.
1949 to the present day.
Illustrated with over 500 images of garments and accessories from museum ...
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The rich culinary tradition of China is largely inspired by a calendar year filled with joyous occasions for eating, drinking and making merry. Food, fittingly enough, plays a leading role in everything from festivals to reunions and weddings to anniversaries. The combination of flavors and symbo...
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The Eight Immortals, the five elements, the dragon and the phoenix, yin and yang; representations of these important cultural symbols are pervasive in Chinese art and architecture. Indeed, without an understanding of their significance, much Chinese art cannot be fully appreciated. In this compre...
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Culture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs and behavior in different countries, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. These concise guides tell you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish ...
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CultureShock! Australia is chock-full of information that will help you assimilate effortlessly into life in the land Down Under. Written in easy-to-read style, this book covers all the basics for settling in, including the options you should consider before deciding whether to have a pool in you...
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