Elements of China: Water, Wood, Fire, Earth, Gold

Travel

LAURENCE J. BRAHM

Asia

China Intercontinental Press

This book tells of the history and life of Jews in various regions of China from the ancient times till after World War II. It contains images of Jews in Shanghai, Harbin, Tianjin, Shenyang, Manzhouli, Hailar, and Qingdao. It gives accounts of how Jews struggled and succeeded in Hong Kong, how Dr. He Fengshan, known as China’s Schindler, saved Jewish refugees, and of Jewish internationalists, such as Jacob Rosenfeld, Hans Muller, and Hans Shippe, who made great contributions to the liberation cause of the Chinese people. In addition, the album records visits of state leaders, and research into Chinese Jews conducted in various parts of the world. With over 200 b&w photos and maps.

The Jews in China

Pan, Guang

Guang, Pan

Lisa Carducci, author of this book, is a French Canadian writer of Italian origin who has lived in China for over a decade. This book, illustrated with cartoons, comprises essays relating to her experiences of and views on Chinese culture. It reflects the lifestyle of a foreigner living in China. The book comprises a text of 150,000 Chinese characters.

As Great as the World

Lisa Carducci

This book comprises articles written by CEOs and chief representatives of foreign commercial organizations in China. They predict changes to China¡¦s law, accounting, finance and information fields in relation to its WTO accession, and give personal impressions gained from engaging in commercial activities in China. The book is appended with economical data, charts and sample contracts and can, therefore, also be used as a guide to business investment.

China After WTO

Text in Chinese and English. History of the Flying Tigers in China. Many B&W and color photos.

Flying Tigers the Hump (A History We Created)

Jin Zhao

The Memory of History

History

Editor-Information Office of Yunnan Provincial People's Government

This is one of the best publications of its kind in China, including all the 30 world heritage sties in China on the UNESCO list. The text gives a detailed description of each site, its unique cultural value, and related cultural relics, history, geography and natural conditions. The photos are selected from 2,000 photos taken by nearly 100 veteran photographers throughout the country. It is a deluxe photo album with emphasis placed on both artistic value and cultural connotation.

World Heritage Sites in China

ANONYMOUS

Since its ironical origins from South China, and not Beijing, the Peking Opera is the most popular form of Chinese entertainment. The author gives information on the Peking Opera¡¯s makeup, music and acting techniques. It also has biographies of renowned Peking Opera performers and its two-centuries-old history. With b&amp;w and color photos.

Peking Opera (Cultural China Series)

Xu, Chengbei

Through 18 chapters and 60,000 Chinese characters, Chinese Calligraphy gives details on topics of calligraphy such as its history and evolution, the calligraphic strokes for characters, and biographies of prominent calligraphy artists. There are also directions on fundamental calligraphy skills. With color and b&amp;w photos.

Chinese Calligraphy

Chen Tingyou

Chinese Gardens is about the history and evolution, and the art and techniques of Chinese gardens and their architectures. The author compares the gardens with the appearance of natural landscapes and describes their meaning to the Chinese, and the Chinese people¡¯s admiration of them. With b&amp;w and color pictures.

Chinese Gardens

Lou Qingxi

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