Selected Short Stories from China (1991-2000)
ed. by Jia Zongpei; Xiu Xiaolin
October 2009
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This compilation includes short stories from the 1990s by the most active writers in China’s literary scene.
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Chinese Women
ed. by Pan Xiangli
October 2009
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“As I read through the essays of this collection again after I completed the selection process, I was suddenly overcome by a surge of grief, which then gave way to a rueful sigh. Chinese women certainly don’t have it easy. Life is tough for Chinese women. These pages contain more sorrow than joy, more perplexity than illumination and more thistles and thorns than flowers.” —from the Preface
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Tao of Chinese Tea: A Cultural and Practical Guide
by Ling Yun
October 2009
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Learn about the history of Chinese tea, which dates back over 5,000 years and involves emperors, wars, and unsung heroes. Take a closer look at the philosophies and wisdom behind tea that have been passed down from one generation to another. Follow the delicately crafted art of the tea ceremony and the etiquette of drinking tea at a traditional tea house. Learn how to prepare Chinese tea by a top-rated Chinese tea master.
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An Illustrated Record of Chinese Civilization
by Wang Jian; Fang Xiaoyan
October 2009
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Be an eyewitness to the story of an incredible land and its people, from the first great dynasty, Shang, to the end of the great Qing Empire in the 20th century. With beautiful photographs that speak a thousand words, this illustrated guide to Chinese civilization will serve as a wonderful visual introduction for older children and adults alike.
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Home Decoration with a Chinese Flair
by Zhu Wen; Liu Shenghui
October 2009
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Home Decoration with a Chinese Flair will show you the beauty of form in a Chinese-style home and then inspire you to add Chinese elements to your home. The simple Ming style, the imposing Qing style, humble bamboo, elegant jade—all reflect the diversity of Chinese style and all will add finesse to your home.
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Chinese Classical Furniture: The Complete Illustrated Guide for Collectors
by Hu Desheng; Song Yongji
October 2009
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This beautifully illustrated book introduces Chinese furniture and furniture-making techniques from the different historical periods. It discusses special construction and decoration techniques from each era and features authoritative comments from experts.
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Chinese Houses: A Pictorial Tour of China’s Traditional Dwellings
by Chen Congzhou; Pan Hongxuan; Lu Bingjie
October 2009
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This ambitious and comprehensive survey of Chinese residential architecture introduces a fascinating selection of Chinese houses from every region of the country. In beautiful detail with never-before-seen photographs and illustrations, Chinese Houses offers a sweeping introduction to the diverse architecture in China. From the stately and ordered four-sided courtyard house of Beijing to the cave dwellings of Henan, from the wind-swept adobe houses of Kashi to portable yurts, this exhaustive book covers all the main residential architectural styles in China, with a special focus on ethnic minorities’ residences.
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Stories behind Chinese Idioms (III)
by Zheng Ma; Zheng Li
trans. by Wu Ying
October 2009
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Chinese language has a special category of idioms called chengyu, a unique style always told in four characters. Every idiom has a story behind it, sometimes drawn from history, other times told as a parable. The stories behind these idioms are a wonderful eye-opener and will amuse younger readers.
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Stories behind Chinese Idioms (II)
by Zheng Ma; Zheng Li
trans. by Wu Ying
October 2009
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Chinese language has a special category of idioms called chengyu, a unique style always told in four characters. Every idiom has a story behind it, sometimes drawn from history, other times told as a parable. The stories behind these idioms are a wonderful eye-opener and will amuse younger readers.
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Stories behind Chinese Idioms (I)
by Zheng Ma; Zheng Li
trans. by Wu Ying
October 2009
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Chinese language has a special category of idioms called chengyu, a unique style always told in four characters. Every idiom has a story behind it, sometimes drawn from history, other times told as a parable. The stories behind these idioms are a wonderful eye-opener and will amuse younger readers.
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Chinese Fables & Folktales (III)
by Zheng Ma; Zheng Li
trans. by Wu Ying
October 2009
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This series introduces the most famous Chinese fables and folktales that have entertained children in China for generations.
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Chinese Fables & Folktales (II)
by Zheng Ma; Zheng Li
trans. by Wu Ying
October 2009
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This series introduces the most famous Chinese fables and folktales that have entertained children in China for generations.
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Chinese Fables & Folktales (I)
by Zheng Ma; Zheng Li
trans. by Wu Ying
October 2009
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This series introduces the most famous Chinese fables and folktales that have entertained children in China for generations.
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Chinese Customs
by Xiang Wei
trans. by Benjamin Chang; Hu Lingque
October 2009
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China is a vast country. Different customs and ways of looking at the world have gradually developed. As the saying goes, habits differ within a radius of ten miles and customs within a hundred. If you travel thousands of miles, you will find a huge difference in ways of living. However, there are still a large number of customs that have become established over the centuries and these have become permanent traditions, ingrained in society as an integral part of Chinese culture.
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My Mother is a Fairy
by Chen Danyan
trans. by J. J. Jinag
October 2009
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Chen Miaomiao, a Shanghai teenage girl, is dumbfounded when one night she finds out that her loving mother is not a human, but a “blue person” who hails from another world. When her father begins to press for a divorce, Chen, with help from her best friend, tries to save her family from disintegrating. However, despite her endeavors and her mother’s reluctance to part from the human world, the time comes when Chen’s mother must return to her home world.
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