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  • Chinese Handicrafts

    Edited by Hua Jueming, Li Jinsong, Wang Lianhai ...
    Series series History (R0)
    This book systematically introduces readers to traditional Chinese handicrafts, which are original, distinct, and have had major impacts in China and around the globe. It explores 14 different types of handicraft, and provides a clear definition, detailed information on the techniques, and extensive discussion of each. Readers will not only learn the fascinating stories behind traditional Chinese ... Read more

    $143.09 USD

  • Thirty Great Inventions of China

    From Millet Agriculture to Artemisinin

    Edited by Jueming Hua, Lisheng Feng ...
    Series series History (R0)
    The book presents thirty great Chinese inventions, both ancient and modern, which are original, distinct, have made outstanding contributions and had extensive influence in China and around the globe. It also clarifies the misunderstandings and provides a clear definition and classification of the evaluation criteria for great inventions. Each invention is presented with color pictures and ... Read more

    $143.09 USD

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  • The Retreat of the Elephants

    An Environmental History of China

    by Mark Elvin ...
    The eminent China scholar delivers a landmark study of Chinese culture's relationship to the natural environment across thousands of years of history.Spanning the three millennia for which there are written records, The Retreat of the Elephants is the first comprehensive environmental history of China. It is also a treasure trove of literary, political, aesthetic, scientific, and religious sources ... Read more

    $14.39 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Art of Chinese Brush Painting

    Ink, Paper, Inspiration

    by Caroline Self, Susan Self ...
    The Art of Chinese Brush Painting is an excellent way for newcomers to experience this ancient Chinese art form.The book introduces traditional Chinese ink painting techniques developed over a thousand years ago. In 35 simple and intermediate lessons, readers will learn to paint towering landscapes; the elegant Four Generals: bamboo, orchid, plum blossom and chrysanthemum; rugged, steadfast pine; ... Read more

    $13.09 USD

  • China

    Empire of Living Symbols

    by Cecilia Lindqvist ...
    "An evocative, compelling celebration of language as a carrier of culture." — GuardianThe origins of Chinese ideographs were not known until 1899, when a scholar went to an apothecary for some medicine made of "dragon bone." To his surprise, the bone, which had not yet been ground into powder, contained a number of carved inscriptions. Thus began the exploration of the 3000-year-old sources of the ... Read more

    $17.29 USD

  • Tea

    A User's Guide

    by Tony Gebely ...
    Tea: A User’s Guide is the most up-to-date and factual guide to specialty tea. This volume presents an extensively peer-reviewed framework for navigating the world of tea whether you are just embarking on your tea journey or whether you have been drinking tea your entire life.In this book, you’ll discover:How tea is grown and processed.How so many tea products are derived from a single species of ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • Great Ancient China Projects

    You Can Build Yourself

    by Lance Kramer ...
    Illustrated by Steven Weinberg ...
    Series series Build It Yourself
    Great Ancient China Projects You Can Build Yourself explores the incredible ingenuity and history of ancient China with 25 hands-on projects for readers ages 9 and up. Great Ancient China Projects covers topics from porcelain pottery, paper, gunpowder, and dynasties, to martial arts, medicinal healers, jade carvers, and terracotta warriors. With step-by-step activities, kids will learn how to ... Read more

    $10.69 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Chinese Houses

    The Architectural Heritage of a Nation

    by Ronald G. Knapp ...
    Winner of ForeWord Magazine's Architecture "Book of the Year" Award!Exquisite examples of traditional dwellings are scattered throughout modern-day China. Chinese Houses focuses on 20 well-preserved traditional Chinese homes, presenting examples from a range of rural and metropolitan areas throughout China.The photographs of each are accompanied by extensive background information and historical ... Read more

    $14.39 USD

  • A Panoramic View of Chinese Culture

    by Wu Dingming ...
    A Panoramic View of Chinese Culture is an accessible introduction to the beautiful, vibrant world of Chinese customs, history, and civilization. Written for English speakers, with simplified Chinese translations of key words, the text invites students of China and the Chinese language to engage with the text in new and interesting ways. Covering everything from history, philosophy, and religion, ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • All About China

    Stories, Songs, Crafts and Games for Kids

    by Allison Branscombe ...
    Illustrated by Lin Wang ...
    Take the whole family on a whirlwind tour of Chinese culture and history with this award-winning, delightfully illustrated book complete with stories, activities, and games. This Chinese children's book is perfect for educators and parents wishing to teach kids about this fascinating Asian country. Travel from the stone age through the dynasties to the present day with songs and crafts for kids ... Read more

    $11.59 USD

  • Chinese Furniture

    A Guide to Collecting Antiques

    by Karen Mazurkewich ...
    The international market for antique Chinese furniture is booming, and masterpieces from the Ming and Qing dynasties are now selling for hundreds of thousands of dollars.Chinese Furniture is a survey of these collectibles—from the very best museum-quality hardwood pieces to standard softwood specimens still available at reasonable prices on the international market.Carpenters from this era were ... Read more

    $17.99 USD

  • Korean Ceramics

    by Kang Kyung-sook ...
    Series series Korean Culture Series
    Korean Culture Series 12Korean CeramicsKorean pottery may not be ornate, nor is it imposing in size, but it is distinguished by its infinite embrace of nature. Through a continued mutual exchange with China, Korea developed a ceramics style that captured the Korean spirit. The uniqueness of Korean ceramics stems from the austere humility of the earthenware, the jade-green color of Goryeo celadon, ... Read more

    $4.99 USD