$4.95

wc16-Chinese Cultural Tips (1CD Included)
文化（附1CD）
English-Chinese
Cathy Xiaoxia Zhou
This book aims at, from a cultural perspective, providing some tips to those who are working or living in China and who want to make friends with the Chinese. The Chinese culture, with its evolution for over five thousand years, has formed its unique characteristics and has exerted a tremendous influence on all of Asia. The questions such as how and why the Chinese behave as they do require a careful probing of their cultural background. The author is concerned with understanding and interpreting these cultural characteristics. The method of the book is to discuss everyday phenomena and trace the underlying cultural factors. The book offers a glimpse into the meaning of Chinese culture, but suggests a possible method for a deeper understanding of Chinese life. 
ISBN 7883942409
Shanghai Haiwen Audio-Video Publishers 
04-2005  P  114x99mm  125pp

$12.95

wc17-Traditional Chinese Culture
中国传统文化
English
Chief Editor: Zhang Qizhi
Containing The Dawn of Chinese Culture, Chinese Philosophy-The Soul of Traditional Chinese Cul-
ture, Ethics and the Humanities, The Dominant Religions in Ancient China-Buddhism and Taoism, Colorful and Stylistic Historical Relics, The Cradle of Chinese Culture-
Education, Chinese Calligraphy and Painting, Traditional Chinese Medicine and The Science of Health Preservation, The Culture of Chinese Food, Ancient Chinese Architecture and Traditional Chinese Culture and Traditional Chinese Culture Faces Challenges, etc.. 
ISBN 7119020331
Foreign Languages Press
01-2005  P  210x130mm  331pp

$22.95

wc18-The Cream of Chinese Culture: Peking Opera
国粹：中国京剧
English
Editor: Yi Bian
Containing Formation of Peking Opera, Costume, Facial Make-up, Schools and Plays, Musical Instruments and Orchestras, Vocal Music, Setting and Props, Theater Buildings and Types of Roles: Sheng--Male Roles; Dan--Female Roles; Jing--Painted-face Roles; Chou-Clowns, etc.. 
ISBN 7119036971
Foreign Languages Press 
05-2005  P  211x211mm  150pp

$33.95

wc19-The Life of Confucius
孔子传
English
Qu Chunli
This historical novel The Life of Confucius portrays the life of Confucius from his birth till his death and also tells something about his ancestors and offspring up to modern times. Vivid description is given about various aspects of Confucius' life including his moral principles, teaching career, political activities, and collation of ancient documents. His life of persistent strivings in the face of numerous frustrations and setbacks is set against the background of growing interstate contention in the late Spring and Autumn Period. Confucius was depicted both as a sage of exceptional diligence, great learning and lofty virtue and as a flesh-and-blood human being with rich emotions. Some anecdotes provide insight into the complex thought of the great master. The book also portrays vividly many of Confucius' disciples and other historical figures.
The book is an integration of historical research and literary creation. Historical documents and folklore are both' incorporated into the book to create a true-to-life, historically authentic image of Confucius. Using easy-to-understand language and a smooth, natural plot, the book is an important work that can help readers gain a better understanding of Confucius and traditional Chinese culture.
ISBN 7119019090 
Foreign Languages Press 
12-1996  P  210x130mm  656pp

$12.95