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500 Questions and Answers on Chanukah (Paperback)

This book is probably the most comprehensive and detailed treatment of the festival of Chanukah in the English language. It commences by placing the festival in its historical context by surveying the history of the Jewish people from Abraham until... more

Ming Dynasty Tales: A Guided Reader (Hardcover)

With commentary and annotations throughout Ming Dynasty Tales: A Guided Reader presents for the first time in English 10 key stories from China s Ming Dynasty era. Casting new light on this significant period in Chinese literary history these tales... more

Gender and History Women and Gender in Twentieth-Century China Book 23 (Paperback)

Paul J. Bailey provides the first analytical study in English of Chinese women s experiences during China s turbulent twentieth century. Incorporating the very latest specialized research and drawing upon Chinese cinema and autobiographical memoirs... more

Pre-Owned Come Watch the Sun Go Home : A Memoir of Upheaval and Revolution in China (Hardcover) 9781569247426

9781569247426. Pre-Owned: Good condition. Hard cover. Language: English. Pages: 322. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 322 p. In a moving memoir Chen a Chinese woman who has witnessed most of the major events of her country s recent history provides... more

Festivals and Celebrations: �年了: Celebrate Chinese New Year (Paperback)

Festivals and Celebrations series is a set of Chinese multi-level books written by the Level Learning team. The content includes the origin and customs of famous festivals so students can understand the history behind each festival and increase... more

Chinese characters Their origin etymology history classification and signification a thorough study from Chinese documents Volume 2 1915 [Hardcover]

{Size: 14.34 x 22.59 cms} Lang: - English Vol: - Volume 2 Pages 525 Print on Demand. Reprinted in 2019 with the help of original edition published long back [1915]. This book is printed in black & white Hardcover sewing binding for longer life with... more

Borrowed Words: A History of Loanwords in English (Hardcover)

The rich variety of the English vocabulary reflects the vast number of words it has taken from other languages. These range from Latin Greek Scandinavian Celtic French Italian Spanish and Russian to among others Hebrew Maori Malay Chinese Hindi... more

Festivals and Celebrations: 庆�元旦: Celebrating New Year s Day (Paperback)

Festivals and Celebrations series is a set of Chinese multi-level books written by the Level Learning team. The content includes the origin and customs of famous festivals so students can understand the history behind each festival and increase... more

Festivals and Celebrations: 年�的故事: Story of Nian a Chinese New Year Story (Paperback)

Festivals and Celebrations series is a set of Chinese multi-level books written by the Level Learning team. The content includes the origin and customs of famous festivals so students can understand the history behind each festival and increase... more

The Spirit of the Chinese People (Paperback)

Author and traditionalist Ku Hung-Ming discusses the history morals values and personal traits of the Chinese people. As a young man Ku Hung-Ming discovered he had a gift with languages; he went on to attain an excellent command of English French... more

Present day impressions of the Far East and prominent & progressive Chinese at home and abroad. : The history people commerce industries and resources of China Hongkong Indo-China Malaya and

Leatherbound edition. Language: English Volume: pt.2 Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Reprinted from 1917 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr d reprint.... more

Chinese History of Xia Dynasty - Mandarin Chinese Learning Course (HSK Level 4) Self-learn Chinese Easy Lessons Simplified Characters Words Idioms Stories Essays Vocabulary Poems Confucianism Culture English Pinyin (Paperback)

This book provides you Mandarin Chinese learning course study materials designed for the lower-intermediate level (HSK Level 4) students of Mandarin Chinese. The book includes numerous lessons for learning Chinese history and culture... more

Chinese pictorial art by E. A. Strehlneek; illustrated by coloured and collotyped reproductions from the author s collection with descriptions and notes on the history of drawing writing etc.

Leatherbound edition. Language: English Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Reprinted from 1914 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr d reprint. Illustrations... more

Tea its mystery and history / by Samuel Phillips Day ... with a preface in Chinese and English by Lo Fong Loh ... 1878 [Leather Bound]

Select Your Preferred Color at No Additional Cost! Explore More Options by Clicking on More Images and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition expertly crafted by the prestigious organization “Rare... more

Pre-Owned Eloquent Vandals: A History of Nuart Norway (Hardcover 9788293053071) by Marte Ja Lbo Martyn Reed Victoria Bugge A~ye

9788293053071. Pre-Owned: Good condition. Hard cover. Language: English. Pages: 304. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. 304 p. Eloquent Vandals tells the story of how the Nuart festival has grown from a small underground festival to an Internationally... more

Analects of Confucius - Four Books and Five Classics of Confucianism (Part 3)- Mandarin Chinese Learning Course (HSK Level 2) Self-learn China s History & Culture Easy Lessons Simplified Characters Words Idioms Stories Essays English Vocabulary Pi...

This book provides you Mandarin Chinese learning course study materials designed for the beginner and lower-intermediate level (HSK Level 1-4) students of Mandarin Chinese. The books include numerous lessons for learning about the Confucian culture... more

Essential Guide to Chinese History (Part 2)- Shang Dynasty Large Print Edition Self-Learn Reading Mandarin Chinese Vocabulary Phrases Idioms Easy Sentences HSK All Levels Pinyin English Simp

This is Part 2 of the books in Chinese History series. In this book we will discover the Shang Dynasty (商� 1600 BC-1046 BC). Welcome to the Chinese History series a series dedicated to helping Mandarin Chinese learners improve Chinese reading... more

Pre-Owned Dialectic of the Chinese Revolution: From Utopianism to Hedonism (Hardcover 9780804723541) by Jiwei CI

9780804723541. Pre-Owned: Good condition. Hard cover. Language: English. Pages: 292. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 292 p. Behind the profound social and economic changes now taking place in China is a complex history of... more

Essential Guide to Chinese History (Part 6)- Qin Dynasty Large Print Edition Self-Learn Reading Mandarin Chinese Vocabulary Phrases Idioms Easy Sentences HSK All Levels Pinyin English Simpli

This is Part 6 of the books in Chinese History series. In this book we will discover the Qin Dynasty (秦� 221 BC-206 BC). Welcome to the Chinese History series a series dedicated to helping Mandarin Chinese learners improve Chinese reading... more

Pre-Owned Modern Chinese Literature in the May Fourth Era (Paperback 9780674579118) by Merle Goldman

9780674579118. Pre-Owned: Good condition. Trade paperback. Revised ed. Language: English. Pages: 480. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 480 p. Harvard East Asian 89. One of the most creative and brilliant episodes in modern Chinese history the... more

Chinese Poems of Su Songpo (Part 3)- Essential Book for Beginners (HSK Level 1/2) to Self-learn Chinese Poetry of Su Shi with Simplified Characters Easy Vocabulary Lessons Pinyin & English Understand Mandarin Language China s history & Traditional...

Su Dongpo (�东� 1037-1101) also known as the Su Shi (�轼) and one of the Eight Greats of Tang-Song Poetry (�宋八大家) was an acclaimed Chinese poet from the Song Dynasty (宋� 960-1279). In the Selected Chinese Poems of Su Dongpo... more

Chinese Idiom Stories (Part 3): Mandarin Chinese Self-study Guide & Reading Practice Textbook for Beginners Idioms Long Words Vocabulary Easy Lessons Learn China Culture and History All HSK Leve

The books in Chinese Idiom Stories series provide you numerous must-know and extremely popular Chinese idioms (�语) and their origin stories (�语故事). The books include explanations of the idioms and their stories in both English and... more

Introduction to Mid-Autumn Festival - A Beginner s Guide to Traditional Chinese Culture (Part 4) Self-learn Reading Mandarin with Vocabulary Easy Lessons Essays English Simplified Characters & Pi

Chinese civilization is about 5 000 years old. The roots of Chinese culture are as old as Chinese civilization. The ancient culture has tremendously evolved over the long period. Much of what we see in China today can be traced back to the ancient... more

Pre-Owned A History of Pain: Trauma in Modern Chinese Literature and Film (Hardcover 9780231141628) by Professor Michael Berry

9780231141628. Pre-Owned: Good condition. Hard cover. Language: English. Pages: 432. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 432 p. Contains: Illustrations black & white. Global Chinese Culture. The portrayal of historical atrocity in... more

Chinese Idiom Stories (Part 2): Mandarin Chinese Self-study Guide & Reading Practice Textbook for Beginners Idioms Long Words Vocabulary Easy Lessons Learn China Culture and History All HSK Leve

The books in Chinese Idiom Stories series provide you numerous must-know and extremely popular Chinese idioms (�语) and their origin stories (�语故事). The books include explanations of the idioms and their stories in both English and... more

Ancient Chinese Poems (Part 3) - Essential Book for Beginners (Level 1) to Self-learn Chinese Poetry with Simplified Characters Easy Vocabulary Lessons Pinyin & English Understand Mandarin Language China s history & Traditional Culture (Paperback)

Let s learn Chinese Poems! The books in Ancient Chinese Poems (å­¦ä¹ ä¸­å›½å�¤ä»£è¯—æ­Œ) series brings up numerous titles to learn famous and must-know Chinese poems. Each book in the series contains 10 Chinese poems. These books will help you... more

Pre-Owned The Essential Book of Jewish Festival Cooking: 200 Seasonal Holiday Recipes and Their (Hardcover 9780060012755) by Phyllis Glazer Miriyam Glazer

9780060012755. Pre-Owned: Good condition. Hard cover. Language: English. Pages: 334. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 334 p. From sisters Phyllis and Miriyam Glazer come 200 seasonal holiday recipes complete with folklore history... more

Meeting Chinese Festivals (Hindi Edition) (Paperback)

Chinese traditional festivals are a vibrant and integral part of the rich history and culture of the Chinese nation. This engaging book explores significant conventional Chinese festivals combining humorous language and stunning hand-drawn... more

Introduction to Chinese New Year - Spring Festival A Beginner s Guide to Traditional Chinese Culture (Part 3) Self-learn Reading Mandarin with Vocabulary English Simplified Characters & Pinyin (Pa

Chinese civilization is about 5 000 years old. The roots of Chinese culture are as old as Chinese civilization. The ancient culture has tremendously evolved over the long period. Much of what we see in China today can be traced back to the ancient... more

Pre-Owned Bayreuth: A History of the Wagner Festival (Paperback 9780300066654) by Frederic Spotts

9780300066654. Pre-Owned: Good condition. Trade paperback. Revised ed. Language: English. Pages: 344. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 344 p. Contains: Unspecified. Germany s cultural glory and for a time Germany s political shame: the operatic... more

Chinese Festivals: The Mid-Autumn Festival (Hardcover)

Join us on a journey through China s traditional festivals! This picture book series showcases four festivals: Chinese New Year The Qingming Festival The Dragon Boat Festival and The Mid-Autumn Festival each with a unique history customs and... more

Pre-Owned A Perfect Haze: The Illustrated History of the Monterey International Pop Festival (Hardcover 9781595800602) by Harvey Kubernik Kenneth Kubernik Michelle Phillips

9781595800602. Pre-Owned: Good condition. Hard cover. Language: English. Pages: 256. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 256 p. Contains: Illustrations black & white Illustrations color Halftones black & white Halftones color. A... more

Pre-Owned Dutch Painting 1600-1800 (Hardcover) 0300064187 9780300064186

9780300064186. Pre-Owned: Good condition. Hard cover. Revised Expanded ed. Language: English. Pages: 390. Text in English Chinese. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 390 p. Contains: Illustrations. Yale University Press Pelican History of Art. Dutch... more

Chinese characters their origin etymology history classification and signification : a thorough study from Chinese documents / by Dr. L. Wieger S.J. ; translated into English by L. Davrout.

Leatherbound edition. Language: English Volume: v.1 Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Reprinted from 1915 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr d reprint.... more

Music in Nineteenth-Century Britain The Provincial Music Festival in England 1784-1914 (Hardcover)

A history of the English music festival is long overdue. Dr Pippa Drummond argues that these festivals represented the most significant cultural events in provincial England during the nineteenth century and emphasizes their particular importance in... more

Penjing: The Chinese Art of Bonsai : A Pictorial Exploration of Its History Aesthetics Styles and Preservation (Hardcover)

9781602200098. New condition. Hard cover. Language: English. Pages: 156. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 156 p. Contains: Unspecified Illustrations color Frontispiece. With hundreds of color photographs and illustrations this... more

The Chinese Repository; Volume 8 (Paperback)

The Chinese Repository was a literary journal and review that was published in China during the mid-19th century. The journal was aimed at an English-speaking audience and covered a wide range of topics related to Chinese culture history science and... more

New materials for the history of man : derived from a comparison of the calendars and festivals of nations 1863

{Size: 17.78 x 24.13 cms} Lang: - English Pages 18 Print on Demand. Reprinted in 2022 with the help of original edition published long back [1863]. This book is Printed in black & white sewing binding for longer life with Matt laminated multi-Colour... more