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中国通手册-名菜名酒
$9.40
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Guide To China: Famous Tea & Wine. Learn about China and the Chinese. This book deals with Chinese famous teas and famous wines. This is very helpful for those cultural situations where general knowledge on local teas and wines wouldbe useful. The book is filled with colorful pictures and descriptions. This is a great book for travel or general learning. |
WC01- Things Chinese中国风物(ISBN 7-5032-1856-8)
$30.00
Publisher:China Travel and Tourism Press |
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Date published: 2002-01-01 |
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Format: Paperback |
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Number of pages: 269 |
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There must be a reason behind the writing of a book. In this case, the idea for writing Things Chinese was inspired by a French friend visiting China. Our job enabled us to take many foreign friends on tours in China. During such tours they asked a lot of questions, such as why the Chinese eat dumplings, post portraits of the Gate Guardian God on their doors and let off firecrackers on New Year's Day. Why should the tiles that cover roofs in Beijing come in yellow, green or black? What do the animal figurines that perch on roof ridges symbolize? Why the stone turtles are burdened with stone tablets? What's the purpose of the ceremonial columns in front of Tian'an men Gate? Twenty years ago, a French friend told us that during his travel in China be was keenly on traditional Chinese culture but found it difficult to understand. He suggested that we write a book on Chinese culture. In 1994, the English edition of Things Chinese was published. It soon became a hit with our readers, and that was why the book was reprinted twice. However, occupied by work, we did not have time to come up with revised edition of the book. Entering the new century the China Travel & Tourism Press decided to do a revised edition with more illustrations to give the book an entirely new look. Taking this opportunity we introduced 70 more Chinese cultural things in this book. So abundant is the Chinese culture and folklore that a single book like this can hardly cover both the width and depth of it. Given more opportunities, we will continue writing about it so as to do our humble bit for the dissemination of the Chinese culture. We would like you to give us your valuable suggestions, so that we can make changes in the future. |
WC02- Legends of Ten Chinese Traditional Festivals (Chinese/English edition)(ISBN 7-80138-003-7)
中国十个节日传说
$8.95
Publisher: Dolphin Books |
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Date published: 2002-01-01 |
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Format: Perback |
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Number of pages: 54 |
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The book tells about ten Chinese traditional festivals: the Spring Festival, Lantern Festival, Dragon Head Festival, Clear and Bright Festival, Double Ninth Day, Laba Festival and Kitchen God Day. Each festival has a relevant story. Through these vivid and interesting stories, readers can get a glimpse of the folk customs of the Chinese people. With 100 color illustrations by Zhan Tong, this picture-story book has a trim size of 187 mm x 288mm. |
(WC03) Guide to China: Delicious Foods(ISBN 7-5325-3261-5)
中国通手册-美食佳肴
Author: Rendi Sterkler |
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ISBN: 7532532615 |
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Publisher: Gu Ji |
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Date published: 2002 |
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Format: Paperback |
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Number of pages: 133 |
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Guide To China: Delicious Foods. Learn about China and the Chinese. This book deals with Chinese well known foods, special flour food, taste and style foods and famous feasts. The book is filled with colorful pictures and descriptions. This is a great book for travel or general learning. |
(WC04) Tales of the Great Wall(ISBN 7-119-01745-4)
$8.95
Author: Liu Wenyuan |
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Foreign Languages Press |
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Format : Paperback
Number of pages: 116
Book Review: The Great Wall is great achievement in the history of Chinese architecture, and of world plans to clime the Great Wall . There is an old Chinese saying“He who hasn’t been to the Great Wall is not a true man”, which shows the profound impact it has had on the mind of the people.
Many books and picture albums about the Great Wall have been published, but those more informative and interesting one which combine historical narrative, a discussion of cultural artifacts and legendary tales are rare. To satisfy the visitor’s interest, we not only survey the history and construction of the Great Wall, including a discussion of the three great eras of building, the Qin, Han, and Ming dynasties, we also present a detailed explanation of the functions of various facilities, and the communication, defense, and drainage systems of the Great Wall. In addition, the descriptions of cultural artifacts such as the tomb murals of the Han Dynasty in Horinger, the Buddhist scriptures in six languages in Yuntai, the ancient travel permits and inscribed wooden slips and related legendary tales will certain arouse the reader’s interest.
