China A To Z

Author : May-lee Chai
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 014218084X
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book China A to Z written by May-lee Chai and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-11-25 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical and accessible guide to an ancient but rapidly changing culture—now revised and updated Perfect for business, pleasure, or armchair travelers, China A to Z explains the customs, culture, and etiquette essential for any trip or for anyone wanting to understand this complex country. In one hundred brief, reader-friendly essays alphabetized by subject, this fully revised and updated edition provides a crash course in the etiquette and politics of contemporary China as well as the nation’s geography and venerable history. In it, readers will discover: · How the recently selected President and his advisors approach global relations · Why China is considered the fastest growing market for fashion and luxury goods · What you should bring when visiting a Chinese household · What’s hot in Chinese art · How recent scandals impact Chinese society From architecture and body language to Confucianism and feng shui, China A to Z offers accessible and authoritative information about China.

Author : May-Lee Chai
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781322839455
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.5X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book China A to Z written by May-Lee Chai and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Arthur Cotterell
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN 13 : 9780756613914
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ancient China written by Arthur Cotterell and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illus. with full-color photos. From the earliest dynasty to the last emperor, watch 3,000 years of splendor come alive in this colorful chronicle of the civilization that's given us everything from gunpowder to dim sum.

Author : Zheng Wang
Publisher : Columbia University Press
ISBN 13 : 0231148909
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Never Forget National Humiliation written by Zheng Wang and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2012 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wang follows the Chinese Communist Party's ideological re-education of the public through the exploitation of China's humiliating modern history, tracking the CCP's use of history education to glorify the party, re-establish its legitimacy, consolidate national identity, and justify one-party rule in the post-Tiananmen and post-Cold War era.

Author : The Editorial Committee of Chinese Civilization: A Source Book, City University of Hong Kong
Publisher : City University of HK Press
ISBN 13 : 9629371405
Total Pages : 833 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book China written by The Editorial Committee of Chinese Civilization: A Source Book, City University of Hong Kong and published by City University of HK Press. This book was released on 2007-04-01 with total page 833 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written with precision and flair by a host of leading academics from Beijing and Hong Kong, this single volume is a welcome addition to the study of world civilizations, a broad yet detailed chronological sweep through time. Every aspect of Chinese civilization is explained, interpreted, contextualized and brought to life with well-balanced commentary and photographic documentation. Published by City University of Hong Kong Press. 香港城市大學出版社出版。

Author : Victor Cunrui Xiong
Publisher : A to Z Guide Series
ISBN 13 : 9780810875753
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The A to Z of Medieval China written by Victor Cunrui Xiong and published by A to Z Guide Series. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The crucial period of Chinese history, 220-960, falls naturally into contrasting phases. The first phase, also known as that of "early medieval China," is an age of political decentralization. Following the breakup of the Han empire, China was plunged into civil war and fragmentation and stayed divided for nearly four centuries. The second phase started in 589, during the Sui dynasty, when China was once again brought under a single government. Under the Sui, the bureaucracy was revitalized, the military strengthened, and the taxation system reformed. The fall of the Sui in 618 gave way to the even stronger Tang dynasty, which represents an apogee of traditional Chinese civilization. Inheriting all the great institutions developed under the Sui, the Tang made great achievements in poetry, painting, music, and architecture. The An Lushan rebellion, which also took place during Tang rule, brought about far-reaching changes in the socioeconomic, political, and military arenas. What transpired in the second half of the Tang and the ensuing Five Dynasties provided the foundation for the next age of late imperial China. The A to Z of Medieval China fills an urgent need for a standard reference tailored to the interest of Western academics and readers. The history of medieval China is related through the book's introductory essay, maps, a table of Dynastic Periods, a bibliography, and hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries on key people, historical geography, arts, institutions, events, and other important terms.

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 140 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A List of Books for Boys and Girls written by and published by . This book was released on 1913 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Rod Macdonald
Publisher : Whittles
ISBN 13 : 9781849950954
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Force Z Shipwrecks of the South China Sea written by Rod Macdonald and published by Whittles. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The tragedy of the loss in 1941 of two Royal Navy capital ships, HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Repulse, the core of Churchill's deterrent Force Z, stunned the world. Churchill had hoped that sending a small powerful squadron of ships to Singapore would deter a threatened Japanese invasion of Malaya and Thailand. He was to be proved tragically wrong. Denuded of aircraft cover, Force Z was left disastrously exposed to air attack. Within eight days of their arrival at Singapore both ships were sunk with huge loss of life in a mass attack by 85 Japanese bombers. It was the Royal Navy's greatest loss in a single engagement and the first time a modern battleship had been sunk by air power. With the naval force at the bottom of the sea, and the RAF almost wiped out in Malaya on day one, Singapore was left with no air or sea protection and fell two months later. This is the first book to explore in detail the wrecks of these two vessels and grippingly narrates a summary of the Japanese threat, Fortress Singapore and the subsequent Japanese invasion. Today the wrecks of these two famous British warships lie on the bottom of the South China Sea, 200 miles north of Singapore and 50 miles offshore. The author was invited as a civilian expert on a military expedition to dive and survey these wrecks and now, for the first time, the wrecks are revealed as they are today. Beautifully illustrated with specially commissioned artist's illustrations of the wrecks, each one is looked at in detail. The story of the loss of these two ships, and of the sacrifice of the men who served in them, is remembered. This has been a personal quest for the author whose grandfather was serving in Singapore when Force Z arrived. His wife and the author's father and two brothers were among the last civilians evacuated from Singapore before the final siege. His grandfather was taken into internment at Changi Gaol by the Japanese and suffered there for three years until Singapore was reoccupied by the British in1945. Had the Fall of Singapore not happened the way it did the author would not be here to write this truly remarkable book.

Author : Amar Gandhi
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book China's A to Z An Alphabet Adventure written by Amar Gandhi and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-05-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "China's A to Z: An Alphabet Adventure" invites young readers on a vibrant journey through the heart of China, from the bustling streets of Beijing to the serene landscapes of the Yangtze River. This beautifully illustrated alphabet book is designed to captivate and educate children aged 2-5, introducing them to the rich tapestry of Chinese culture, history, and natural wonders. Each page is a new letter and a new opportunity to explore China's unique traditions, iconic landmarks, and fascinating wildlife. Kids will learn about the Great Wall at "G," savor the flavors of Dumplings at "D," marvel at the Terracotta Army at "T," and zigzag through the Bamboo forests at "B." Alongside the engaging visuals, simple and playful text enhances the learning experience, making each alphabet letter a memorable adventure. "China's A to Z: An Alphabet Adventure" is more than just an alphabet book; it's a bilingual learning tool that introduces children to Chinese words related to each letter, encouraging linguistic skills and cultural appreciation from a young age. This book is perfect for parents and educators seeking to broaden children's horizons, offering a window into the diversity of life in China through the eyes of their ABCs. Join us on this exciting adventure and discover the wonders of China, from A to Z!

Author : Linda Bailey
Publisher : Kids Can Press Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1525309986
Total Pages : 56 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book On the Run in Ancient China written by Linda Bailey and published by Kids Can Press Ltd. This book was released on 2022-05-17 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It’s the tantalizing smell of Chinese food that’s enticed the Binkerton children back into the creepy Good Times Travel Agency. Sure, the fried noodles are delicious, but then the shop owner pulls another one of his mysterious guidebooks off his shelf and before they can stop him, he’s sent the children hurtling back in time once again. This time they land in first-century China, where little Libby quickly manages to slip away from Josh and Emma in an official carriage headed to the capital city. But while she’s living the ancient China high life with nobility, the twins get mistaken for barbarian spies and soon they’re being chased by imperial guards! Will the twins manage to find Libby, and their way back home, before the guards catch up to them? This graphic novel from the critically acclaimed time-travel series by award-winning duo Linda Bailey and Bill Slavin offers a fun read with a terrific historical overview of ancient China. Bailey’s fast-paced narrative is quirky and funny. The fun device of featuring excerpts from an engagingly-written guidebook on every page keeps the key historical facts and figures easy to digest. Slavin’s detailed and humorous illustrations are pitch perfect for the story. Thoroughly researched, this book would be an excellent companion to social studies and history lessons, encompassing politics and government, philosophy, science and technology, travel and trade, civic rights and responsibilities, community and traditions. The back matter includes an index, further resources and six pages of additional information about ancient China.