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Language 2
Childrens 18
Comics 25
Literature 29
Culture 30
Travel 36
TCM 38
DVDs 42
Art Supplies 48
Home Decor & Games 49
LANGUAGE
New Chinese/English Bilingual Text Chinese Text Only

McGraw-Hills Chinese Illustrated Chinese Treasure Chest


Dictionary With MP3 Teachers, you wont have to rack your brain trying to
By LiveABC think of ways to keep your students motivated! Chi-
Whether you are 8 or 108, nese Treasure Chest is an unprecedented collection of
this fully illustrated diction- ready-to-use games, songs,
ary makes building Manda- craft projects, delightfully
rin Chinese vocabulary easy, illustrated student work-
stimulating, and fun. Each sheets and teacher-directed
of the 1,500 entries is repre- activities to help elementary
sented by its Chinese script students learn Chinese as a
as well as its official pinyin foreign language.
transliteration. But what re- Cengage, 2008-2009 - 8 x 11
ally brings the language alive
Simplified Edition, Vol. 1
are the vibrant illustrations
ISBN: 9789814246613 Pages: 330
that will help you remember key terms and phrases. It
also includes an MP3 disc that features pronunciation CHTRCH $38.95
by native speakers of each entry, conveniently organized Simplified Edition, Vol. 2
for quick-access on a PC or MP3 player. ISBN: 9789814246620 Pages: 400+
McGraw Hill, 2009 - 8 x 10 CHTRCH2 $38.95
ISBN: 9780071615907 Pages: 156 Traditional Edition, Vol. 1
MCCHIL $21.95 ISBN: 9789814272926 Pages: 330
CHTRCH-T $38.95

Easy & Fun Chinese For Kids Chinese Language Test Database
6 CD-ROMs, 6 DVDs, 6 Books, 1 Pack of Cards for Schools
Edited by Rachel Feng
Easy & Fun Chinese for Kids
is designed with non-native The Chinese Language Test
children learning Chinese as Database for Schools is an
a foreign language in mind. It indispensable tool for busy
follows the rules of teaching teachers. Generate test pa-
foreign language to children pers in mere minutes set to
and makes learning a great popular textbooks and HSK
fun. There are accompany- standards. In English, Sim-
ing multimedia softwares and plified &Traditional Chinese.
DVDs that combine pronun- (Requires Internet access.)
ciation, words, video and mu- The Commercial Press, 2009
sic. Both the textbooks and Basic Version
multi-media tools are like a ISBN: 2222003312715
Chinese teacher standing by
CHLABA $48.95
and make learning Chinese fun and easy!
Sinolingua, 2006 - 7 x 10 Professional Version
ISBN: 9787802003996 ISBN: 2222003312708
EAFUCH $166.95 CHLAPR $68.95

A Practical Chinese/English Great Ancient China Projects You Can


English/Chinese Dictionary 3rd edition Build Yourself
By Duen Rou Chen & Francis Saw By Lance Kramer

This dictionary is a com- From Buddhism, feng


prehensive cross-reference, shui, and porcelain pot-
which includes notations used tery to gunpowder, dynas-
in both Mainland China as ties, and trade routes, this
well as Taiwan. It is designed interactive activity guide
for students of the Chinese explores the incredible
and English languages from ingenuity and history of
primary school through the ancient China with more
college level. With the numer- than 20 hands-on proj-
ous practice drills included, ects. Activities include
this reference can also serve making a Chinese puppet,
as a teaching or self-study an abacus, a miniyurt, a
tool. compass, a paper snow-
J & R Company, 2008 - 5 x 8 flake, a Chinese string instrument, and many more.
ISBN: 9780615196985 Pages: 484 Nomad Press, 2008 - 8 x 10
PRCHEN $24.95 ISBN: 9781934670026 Pages: 122
GRANCH $14.95

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Chinese 100 Character Cards
By Jessica & Fred

Basic Series
Based on commonly used words, the image on each card
connects the Chinese character with its English mean-
ing, and includes pinyin with tone mark. The back of the
card shows stroke order for writing. Easily adaptable for
classroom use, with proper pronunciation of each card
available online at www.learningchinesecharacter.com.
Portico Publishing Company, 2008 - 4 x 5

Volume 1 Volume 2 Volume 3 NEW! Volume 4 NEW! Volume 5 NEW!


ISBN: 9781606330005 ISBN: 9781606330012 ISBN: 9781606330029 ISBN: 9781606330036 ISBN: 9781606330043
Pages: 100 Cards Pages: 100 Cards Pages: 100 Cards Pages: 100 Cards Pages: 100 Cards
ONCHBA1 $12.95 ONCHBA2 $12.95 ONCHBA3 $12.95 ONCHBA4 $12.95 ONCHBA5 $12.95

New Concept Series College Student Edition


The New Concept series links words These advanced cards contain
together by their natural grouping mostly compound words (no pic-
such as food, clothing, animals, etc tures) with sample sentences show-
or by the Chinese radical of each ing use on the front and stroke or-
character. der on the back.
Portico Publishing Company, 2008 - Portico Publishing Company, 2008 -
4 x5 4 x5
Volume 1 Volume 1
ISBN: 9781606330067 Pages: 100 Cards ISBN: 9781606330128 Pages: 100 Cards
ONCHNE1 $12.95 ONCHCO1 $12.95
Volume 2 Volume 2
ISBN: 9781606330074 Pages: 100 Cards ISBN: 9781606330135 Pages: 100 Cards
ONCHNE2 $12.95 ONCHCO2 $12.95
Volume 3 NEW!
ISBN: 9781606330081 Pages: 100 Cards
ONCHNE3 $12.95

Read About China


This brand new Read About China series is designed to focus not just on the language learning but also on the
learning of Chinas culture and history at the same time. Covering a wide range of interesting topics including folk
legends, social customs, historic heroes, traditional symbols and icons for example, students will deepen their un-
derstanding of China while they hone their language skill. Designed for intermediate to advanced Chinese learners,
this series is perfect supplement for AP Chinese and HSK students.
The Commercial Press, 2008-2009 - 5 x 8

Stories of Famous Chinese Heroes


Edited by Betty Wong
ISBN: 9780982181621 Pages: 104
STFACH $14.95

Chinese Symbols and Icons


Edited by Catarina Wong
ISBN: 9780982181607 Pages: 126
CHSYIC $14.95

China: The Country and the People


Edited by Rachel Feng
ISBN: 9780982181614 Pages: 144
CHCOPE $14.95

Feilong: the China Game


By The University of Vermont
So, how much do you think you know about China? Are
you willing to challenge friends and family to a winner-
take-all contest of Feilong: The China Game. A fun-filled
way for any person interested in China to review and
expand what they know about the Middle Kingdom. For
2 to 8 players.
Mamopalire of Vermont, Inc., 2004 - 10 x 10
ISBN: 9780966760453
FEILON $19.95

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LANGUAGE

Classroom Poster Series By Aana & Shin


Each poster in this beautifully-produced set contains twenty pictures of common items familiar to most students,
complete with their English and Chinese names and Pinyin. Seeing the ilustrations and the Chinese words together
will help students visualize the words they are learning and speed up their learning. The items on the posters are
grouped together by their natural classification or by their Chinese radicals. Portico Publishing, 2009 - 23 x 35
Entire Series in Simplified Chinese: POSETS $159.95
Entire Series in Tradictinal Chinese: POSETT $159.95

Animals Animals - Traditional


ISBN: 9781606331026 ISBN: 9781606331224
POANIM $9.95 POANIM-T $9.95
Birds Birds - Traditional
ISBN: 9781606331033 ISBN: 9781606331231
POBIRD $9.95 POBIRD-T $9.95
Body Body - Traditional
ISBN: 9781606331071 ISBN: 9781606331361
POBODY $ 9.95 POBODY-T $ 9.95
Colours & Shapes Colours & Shapes - Traditional
ISBN: 9781606331057 ISBN: 9781606331255
POCOSH $9.95 POCOSH-T $9.95
Daily Necessities Daily Necessities - Traditional
ISBN: 9781606331040 ISBN: 9781606331248
PODANE $9.95 PODANE-T $9.95
Food & Drinks Food & Drinks - Traditional
ISBN: 9781606331088 ISBN: 9781606331378
POFODR $9.95 POFODR-T $9.95
Fruit Fruit - Traditional
ISBN: 9781606331002 ISBN: 9781606331200
POFRUI $9.95 POFRUI-T $9.95
Vegetables Vegetables - Traditional
ISBN: 9781606331019 ISBN: 9781606331217
POVEGE $9.95 POVEGE-T $9.95
Sport Sport - Traditional
ISBN: 9781606331064 ISBN: 9781606331392
POSPOR $9.95 POSPOR-T $9.95
Numbers Numbers - Traditional
ISBN: 9781606331095 ISBN: 9781606331385
PONUMB $ 9.95 PONUMB-T $9.95
Radical: Dog, Fish & Insect Radical: Dog, Fish & Insect - Traditional
ISBN: 9781606331132 ISBN: 9781606331293
PORADO $9.95 PORADO-T $9.95
Radical: Gold & Fire Radical: Gold & Fire - Traditional
ISBN: 9781606331118 ISBN: 9781606331279
PORAGO $9.95 PORAGO-T $9.95
Radical: Grass & Bamboo Radical: Grass & Bamboo - Traditional
ISBN: 9781606331101 ISBN: 9781606331262
PORAGR $9.95 PORAGR-T $9.95
Radical: Hand & Soil Radical: Hand & Soil -Traditional
ISBN: 9781606331187 ISBN: 9781606331347
PORAHA $9.95 PORAHA-T $9.95
Radical: Heart, Eye & Sickness Radical: Heart, Eye & Sickness - Traditional
ISBN: 9781606331163 ISBN: 9781606331323
PORAHE $9.95 PORAHE-T $9.95
Radical: Human, Woman & Food Radical: Human, Woman & Food - Traditional
ISBN: 9781606331170 ISBN: 9781606331330
PORAHU $9.95 PORAHU-T $9.95
Radical: Wood & Ship Radical: Wood & Ship - Traditional
ISBN: 9781606331156 ISBN: 9781606331316
PORAWO $9.95 PORAWO-T $9.95
Radical: Walk, Door & Auto Radical: Walk, Door & Auto - Traditional
ISBN: 9781606331194 ISBN: 9781606331354
PORAWAL $9.95 PORAWAL-T $9.95
Radical: Water Radical: Water - Traditional
ISBN: 9781606331149 ISBN: 9781606331309
PORAWAT $9.95 PORAWAT-T $9.95
Radical: Sun, Rock, Bird, Fire, Mouth Radical: Sun, Rock, Bird, Fire, Mouth - Traditional
ISBN: 9781606331125 ISBN: 9781606331286
PORASU $9.95 PORASU-T $9.95

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Ni Jin Tian Jue De Zen Me Yang?
My Body Poster How Are You Feeling Today? Poster

Pulitzer-winning cartoon-
Eye-catching and brightly- ist Jim Borgmans very
colored poster shows you popular How Are you
50 body parts and five Feeling Today? is now
senses. Great for hospitals, available in Mandarin Chi-
schools and at home. nese. Shows 30 different
Master Communication, feelings from Exhausted
1995 - 20 x 30 to Ecstatic in their Chi-
ISBN: 9781888194029 nese name. Perfect for
MYBOPO $9.95 foreign-language clubs,
multicultural classrooms
and anywhere you want
to emphasize diversity.
Master Communication,
2008 - 18 x 24
HOARYO $11.95

The Way We Communicate Chinese 101 in Cartoons With MP3


By Cynthia Kuo By Zhang Jing, Chen Xiao Ning & Fu Mei

For non-native Chinese speak- Designed for foreign busi-


ers, especially Westerners ness people or managers
with different cultural back- who have no command of
ground, to converse with Chi- the Chinese language. The
nese people, just learning the 101 expressions selected are
language is not enough. You all frequently used in daily
must also learn the culture, conversation and readers can
customs, social life, business easily adapt them for other
etiquettes and much more social situations. Include
to really understand the why humorous cartoons that ex-
and how of the way Chinese plain Chinese customs and
people communicate. point out any cultural faux
Sinolingua, 2009 - 5 x 8 pas that one may likely make.
Sinolingua, 2008 5 x 8

Volume 1 For CEOs


ISBN: 9787802004917 Pages: 160 ISBN: 9787802004085 Pages: 118 + CD (with MP3)
WAWECO1 $5.95 CHONCE $10.95
Volume 2 For Eating Out
ISBN: 9787802004924 Pages: 144 ISBN: 9787802005976 Pages: 124 + CD (with MP3)
WAWECO2 $5.95 CHONEA $10.95

Learning Chinese while 250 Chinese Words to


Traveling China Get You Around Beijing
By Gen Jingru & Fu Bo By Li Jiequn & Li Jieming

This book offers you a way to You might find it difficult to


learn and practice Chinese believe that you can live in
language skills in a variety of Beijing or even travel around
social settings, such as in- China after learning less than
troducing yourself , travel- 250 Chinese words, but you
ing by air, getting through can! Study finds that the most
customs, looking for miss- frequently used 500 charac-
ing luggage, and many more. ters 80% of daily language.
The complete dialogues are For speaking, roughly 200
provided in both English and Chinese characters will surely
Chinese and are easy to ac- be enough for foreigners who
cess and use. have just arrived in Beijing.
Sinolingua, 2005 - 5 x 8 Sinolingua, 2005 - 5 x 8
ISBN: 9787800529269 Pages: 370 ISBN: 9787802000995 Pages: 340
LECHWH $8.95 TWCHWO $7.95

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LANGUAGE
K-12
Kuaile Hanyu
By Li Shaoqi & Co.
Designed to meet the needs of Chinese learners at the
elementary/middle school level with three, graded lev-
els; each level has a textbook, teachers manual, CDs,
and of flashcards.
Peoples Education Press, 2003-2007

KUHA1 9787107171260 Book 1 $16.95


KUHA2 9787107171277 Book 2 $16.95
KUHA3 9787107171345 Book 3 $16.95
KUHAC1 9787107173974 Flashcards 1 $14.95
KUHAC2 9787107173981 Flashcards 2 $14.95
KUHAC3 9787107173998 Flashcards 3 $14.95
KUHACD1 9787887006271 CD 1 $9.95
KUHACD2 9787887007865 CD 2 $9.95
KUHACD3 9787887007872 CD 3 $12.95
KUHAR1 9789814232739 CD-Rom $19.95
KUHAR2 9789814232746 CD-Rom $19.95
KUHAR3 9789814232753 CD-Rom $19.95
KUHAT1 9787107171314 Teachers Guide 1 $22.95
KUHAT2 9787107171321 Teachers Guide 2 $22.95
KUHAT3 9787107171338 Teachers Guide 3 $22.95

Fun Chinese For Kids With Mp3 My Mini Radical Dictionary


Complied by SISA Chinese Culture Center By Wendy Da & Steven Da

Have your child learn Chi- This do-it-yourself mini


nese by singing and recit- radical dictionary com-
ing along with these color- piles of 122 frequently
ful books. Enclosed CD can used Chinese character
be downloaded into mp3 radicals, accompanied by
player, making learning pictures illustrating their
Mandarin fun! Books in- meanings. You can fill up
clude both pinyin and sim- the dictionary with new
plified characters as well words you have learned ac-
as pronunciation guides cording to their radicals.
and appendices containing This is not only a record of
vocabulary lists. your unique Chinese learn-
Sinolingua, 2004 - 8 x 11 ing process but a better
and faster way to under-
Volume 1
stand Chinese characters.
ISBN: 9787800529276 Pages: 92
Beijing Language and Culture Univ. Press, 2005 - 7 x 10
FUCHK1 $13.95
ISBN: 9787561913666 Pages: 38
Volume 2 MYMIRA $5.95
ISBN: 9787800529283 Pages: 90
FUCHK2 $13.95

Chinese Paradise Series Code ISBN Description Pages Price


By Liu Fuhua, Wang Wei, Zhou Renan & Li Dongmei Volume 1
CHPA1A 9787561914397 Students Book 1A 36 $10.95
CHPA1B 9787561914670 Students Book 1B 36 $9.95
CHPAW1A 9787561914403 Workbook 1A 26 $8.95
CHPAW1B 9787561914687 Workbook 1B 26 $7.95
CHPAI1 9787561914410 Instructors Manual 1 176 $17.95
CHPAC1 9787561914953 Flashcards 114 $22.95
Volume 2
CHPA2A 9787561914434 Students Book 2A 36 $11.95
CHPA2B 9787561914694 Students Book 2B 36 $9.95
CHPAW2A 9787561914441 Workbook 2A 32 $10.95
CHPAW2B 9787561914700 Workbook 2B 32 $8.95
CHPAI2 9787561914458 Instructors Manual 2 206 $19.95
CHPAC2 9787561914960 Flashcards 190 $22.95
Volume 3
For new learners of Chinese, grades 4-6, this three- CHPA3A 9787561914366 Students Book 3A 44 $12.95
level series with textbooks and workbooks in two vol- CHPA3B 9787561914656 Students Book 3B 44 $10.95
umes with CDs and flashcards is filled with creative CHPAW3A 9787561914373 Workbook 3A 42 $12.95
songs and games to make learning fun and easy! CHPAW3B 9787561914663 Workbook 3B 38 $10.95
Beijing Language and Culture Univ. Press, CHPAI3 9787561914380 Instructors Manual 3 194 $21.95
2005 8 x 11 CHPAC3 9787561915202 Flashcards 142 $22.95

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Chinese Made Easy for Kids By Ma Yamin

Introduce Chinese to your five-years-old with this widely successful series that incor-
porates rhymes, pictures and story-telling, combined with fun tasks and activities help
in developing listening and speaking skills. Basic knowledge of the strokes and stroke
order of simple Chinese characters and their pinyin equivalent is also carefully inte-
grated, so that by the conclusion of the four volume series students should recognize
over 500 characters!
Joint Publishing(HK), 2005-2007 8 x 11

Code ISBN Description Pages Price


Volume 1
CMEKT1 9789620424694 Textbook 1 W/CD 128 $19.95
CMEKT1-T 9789620424878 Textbook 1 W/CD Traditional 128 $19.95
CMEKW1 9789620424700 Workbook 1 138 $12.95
CMEKW1-T 9789620424885 Workbook 1 Traditional 144 $12.95
CMEKC1 9789620426872 Flashcards 1 174 Cards $42.95
Volume 2
CMEKT2 9789620424984 Textbook 2 W/CD 128 $19.95
CMEKT2-T 9789620425004 Textbook 2 W/CD Traditional 128 $19.95
CMEKW2 9789620424991 Workbook 2 144 $12.95
CMEKW2-T 9789620425011 Workbook 2 Traditional 144 $12.95
CMEKC2 9789620426889 Flashcards2 174 cards $42.95
Volume 3
CMEKT3 9789620425196 Textbook 3 W/CD 128 $19.95
CMEKT3-T 9789620425219 Textbook 3 W/CD Traditional 128 $19.95
CMEKW3 9789620425202 Workbook 3 144 $12.95
CMEKW3-T 9789620425226 Workbook 3 Traditional 144 $12.95
Volume 4
CMEKT4 9789620425233 Textbook 4 W/CD 128 $19.95
CMEKT4-T 9789620425257 Textbook 4 W/CD Traditional 128 $19.95
CMEKW4 9789620425240 Workbook 4 144 $12.95
CMEKW4-T 9789620425264 Workbook 4 Traditional 144 $12.95

Chinese Made Easy Code ISBN Description Pages Price


By Ma Yamin & Li Xinying Volume 1
Popular for use with grades 6-12, at- CMET1 9789620425844 Textbook 1 W/CD 128 $29.95
tractively designed and considered a CMET1-T 9789620425943 Textbook 1 W/CD Traditional 128 $29.95
lifesaver among teachers, this textbook CMEW1 9789620425851 Workbook 1 200 $21.95
presents a wide variety of current and CMEW1-T 9789620425950 Workbook 1 Traditional 200 $21.95
fun topics. Gradual progress in lanuage CMEI1 9789620426254 Teachers Book 1 W/CD 80 $12.95
skills is paced carefully with reinforce- CMEI1-T 9789620426308 Teachers Book 1 WCD Traditional 80 $12.95
ment. Upon completing this series stu- Volume 2
dents will learn 1,700 characters along
CMET2 9789620425868 Textbook 2 W/2 CDs 128 $29.95
with several thousand phrases. Chart set
CMET2-T 9789620425967 Textbook 2 W/2 CDs Traditional 128 $29.95
includes 23 posters.
CMEW2 9789620425875 Workbook 2 200 $21.95
Joint Publishing (HK), 2001-2007 8 x 11
CMEW2-T 9789620425974 Workbook 2 Traditional 200 $21.95
CMEI2 9789620426261 Teachers Book 2 W/CD 78 $12.95
CMEI2-T 9789620426315 Teachers Book 2 WCD Traditional 78 $12.95
Volume 3
CMET3 9789620425882 Textbook 3 W/2 CDs 128 $31.95
CMET3-T 9789620425981 Textbook 3 W/2 CDs Traditional 128 $31.95
CMEW3 9789620425899 Workbook 3 200 $21.95
CMEW3-T 9789620425998 Workbook 3 Traditional 200 $21.95
CMEI3 9789620423697 Teachers Book 3 W/CD 76 $12.95
CMEI3-T 9789620426322 Teachers Book 2 WCD Traditional 76 $12.95
Volume 4
CMET4 9789620425905 Textbook 4 W/2 CDs 102 $29.95
CMET4-T 9789620426001 Textbook 4 W/2 CDs Traditional 102 $29.95
CMEW4 9789620425912 Workbook 4 178 $20.95
CMEW4-T 9789620426018 Workbook 4 Traditional 178 $20.95
CMEI4 9789620422980 Teachers Book 4 W/CD 66 $12.95
Volume 5
CMET5 9789620425929 Textbook 5 W/2 CDs 104 $29.95
CMET5-T 9789620426025 Textbook 5 W/2 CDs Traditional 104 $29.95
CMEW5 9789620423031 Workbook 5 194 $21.95
CMEW5-T 9789620426032 Workbook 5 Traditional 194 $21.95
CMEI5 9789620423352 Teachers Book 5 W/CD 74 $12.95
Wall Charts
CMECHR 9789620426896 Wall Charts 17 x 22 (23 Charts) $36.95

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LANGUAGE
College
Code ISBN Description Pages Price
New Practical Chinese Reader Volume 1
By Liu Xun NPCR1 9787561910405 Textbook 244 $19.95
NPCRW1 9787561910429 Workbook 126 $11.95
NPCRC1 9787887031952 4 CDs for Textbook $29.95
NPCRWC1 9787887031969 2 CDs for Workbook $16.95
NPCRI1 9787561910412 Instructors Manual 138 $14.95
Volume 2
NPCR2 9787561911297 Textbook 270 $21.95
NPCRW2 9787561911457 Workbook 132 $12.95
NPCRC2 9787887031983 4 CDs for Textbook $29.95
NPCRWC2 9787887031990 2 CDs for Workbook $16.95
NPCRI2 9787561911464 Instructors Manual 120 $14.95
Volume 3
NPCR3 9787561912515 Textbook 252 $21.95
NPCRW3 9787561912522 Workbook 160 $12.95
NPCRC3 9787887032003 4 CDs for Textbook $29.95
NPCRWC3 9787887032010 2 CDs for Workbook $21.95
NPCRI3 9787561912621 Instructors Manual 122 $14.95
Volume 4
NPCR4 9787561913192 Textbook 302 $26.95
This five volume series with textbooks, workbooks, NPCRW4 9787561913314 Workbook 154 $14.95
CDs and instructors manual has proven most popu- NPCRC4 9787887031921 4 CDs for Textbook $34.95
lar over the last few years in the undergraduate text- NPCRWC4 9787887031778 2 CDs for Workbook $19.95
book market. A must-have for any college Mandarin NPCRI4 9787561913352 Instructors Manual 156 $14.95
course. Volume 5
Beijing Language and Culutre Univ. Press, 2004-2006 8 x 11 NPCR5 9787561914083 Textbook 264 $19.95
NPCRC5 9787887032416 4 CDs for Textbook $34.95
NPCRI5 9787561915288 Instructors Manual 50 $14.95

Code ISBN Descriptions Pages Price


Contemporary Chinese
Volume 1
By Wu Zhongwei
COCHB1 9787800528804 Textbook 216 $19.95
COCHE1 9787800528828 Exercise Book 96 $8.95
COCHC1 9787800528811 Character Book 148 $12.95
COCHT1 9787800528835 Instructors Manual 170 $9.95
COCHCD1 9787887180599 6 CD Set $59.95
Volume 2
COCHB2 9787800529023 Textbook 240 $21.95
COCHE2 9787800529047 Exercise Book 96 $8.95
COCHC2 9787800529030 Character Book 178 $13.95
COCHT2 9787800529054 Instructors Manual 182 $9.95
COCHCD2 9787887180605 5 CD Set $49.95
Volume 3
COCHB3 9787800529184 Textbook 200 $19.95
COCHE3 9787800529191 Exercise Book 108 $8.95
COCHT3 9787800529207 Instructors Manual 212 $14.95
COCHCD3 9787887180612 5 CD Set $49.95
Volume 4
Popular text with an emphasis on learning Chinese in
the context of real social settings. COCHB4 9787800529375 Textbook 220 $21.95
Sinolingua, 2003 7 x 10 COCHE4 9787800529382 Exercise Book 118 $9.95
COCHT4 9787800529399 Instructors Manual 200 $19.95

Practicing HSK Grammar NEW! 2,000 Chinese Characters


By Zhang Jing By M.Q. Xu

While Practicing HSK Highly useful reference two-way


Grammar is designed for reference (simplified-traditional
the foreign students tak- and traditional-simplified) for the
ing the HSK in mind, it can 2,000 most commonly-encoun-
also be used as a refer- tered Chinese characters. Essen-
ence book and primer for tial for the student or scholar. Pro-
learning and understand- vides additional indices in Pinyin,
ing Chinese grammar. Zhuyin, radical, and stroke order.
Sinolingua, 2008 - 8 x 11 Long River Press, 2005 5 x 8
ISBN: 9787802004511 ISBN: 9781592650354 Pages: 120
Pages: 252 TWTHCH $4.99
PRHSGR $14.95

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Chinese Phonetic System: Hanyu Pinyin Common Radicals of Chinese Characters
By M.Q. Xu By M.Q. Xu

How to properly pronounce Chinese words is an impor- Chinese characters and their components can be dif-
tant step that new students often overlook. This color- ficult to distinguish for those used to alphabet based
coded chart helps beginners master this system imme- languages. Learn the historic and linguistic grouping
diately and begin their process of Mandarin learning. of radicals, clearly presented in this colorful chart that
China Books, 2006 - 24 x 36 shows each radical with pinyin pronunciation, origin,
ISBN: 9781835127001 Description: Wall Chart meaning and examples of use.
CHART-1 $9.95 China Books, 2006 - 24 x 36
ISBN: 9781835127018 Description: Wall Chart
CHART-2 $9.95

Chinese History Chinese Character Poster Pack

Spanning the grand The ten posters in this set will introduce basic vocab-
history of China from ulary to children in an easy to absorb format. With
the Prehistoric 1500 bright images, pinyin and characters, teachers can
B.C. to the 2008 be confident that hanging these in their classrom will
Olympics, the per- aid students learning and brighten the classroom!
fe c t - fo r- c l a s s r o o m s Sinolingua, 2007 - 24 X 36
chart combines facts, ISBN: 9787802002982
maps, time lines and CHART-4 $49.95
dynasty breakdowns
all into an easy-to-fol-
low format. Learn how
rulers were defeated,
when heroes emerged
to defend the country,
when epic novels were
written and more!
Odyssey Publications, 2006 - 23 x 35
ISBN: 9789622177826 Description: Wall Chart
CHART-3 $12.95

Eazy Chinese
Wall Charts
Color your classroom with
these basic and informative
charts. Each box comes
with a set of six: 2 Human-
related, 2 Man-made Things
and 2 Natural World. These
have been wildly popular
among teachers starting
Chinese programs.
Beijing Language and Culture Univ.
Press, 2005 - 15 x 30
WACHCH $24.95

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LANGUAGE
Conversational Chinese 301 Chinese SAT II: Sample Tests
Presented in two volumes and perfect for after-school Contains sample tests and tips on how to score high on
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I Can Read That! Essential Chinese for Travelers


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Picture Characters Gateway to the Chinese Classics
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Basic Business Chinese Business Chinese 500 NEW!
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ChinesePod Starter Kit Practical Chinese
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Great Wall Chinese Magical Chinese Characters
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New Childrens Bedtime Stories: Spring,
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candy box and red lucky en- pictures of words from the
velopes (hongbao) following CD. Kit includes Sing & Learn
simple directions and have full-color picture book, activ-
fun learning about your ity book, CD, parents guide
Chinese Zodiac signs. Ex- and A+ Kids Club certificate.
cellent resource for parents The Language Workshop for Children,
and teachers with children ages 5 to 10. 2006 - 8 x 11
Master Communication, 2009 - 8 x 11 ISBN: 9780975565964 Pages: 48
ISBN: 9781932457049 Pages: 32 SILECH $29.95
CECHNE $7.95

Watch & Learn Chinese with Professor Toto


The Professor Toto Language Education Series is a fun,
Book & DVD Part I
effective method for young children to learn a language
ISBN: 9780975565957 Pages: 80
at an early start. Includes a DVD with Professor Totos
WALECH1 $29.95
class as they laugh and learn vocabulary for animals,
clothes, colors, food, counting, actions and more; two
Book & DVD Part II
complete scripts in English and Chinese and a parents
ISBN: 9780975565995 Pages: 80
guide. The Language Workshop for Children, 2006 - 5 x 7
WALECH2 $29.95

Mandy and Pandy Book and CD Set


By Chris Lin
Mandy is a curious pre-school Chinese girl living in America. Her friend,
Pandy the panda, teaches her about Chinese culture and language. Each
book comes with its own CD to help with spoken Mandarin.
Mandy and Pandy Books LLC., 2007 - 2009 6 x 6
Mandy and Pandy Visit the Zoo NEW!
ISBN: 9780980015690 Pages: 24 and CD
MAPAZO $12.95
Mandy and Pandy Play
What Colors Do You See? NEW!
ISBN: 978-0980015683 Pages: 24 and CD
MAPAWH $12.95

Mandy and Pandy Play Lets Count Mandy and Pandy Say Ni Hao
ISBN: 9780980015614 Pages: 24 and CD ISBN: 9780980015607 Pages: 24 and CD
MAPAPL $12.95 MAPASA $12.95

Mandy and Pandy Play Sports Mandy and Pandy Visit China
ISBN: 9780980015638 Pages: 24 and CD ISBN: 9780980015621 Pages: 24 and CD
MAPAPS $12.95 MAPAVI $12.95

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C H I LD R E N S
Wo Xihuan I Like Chinese Childrens Stories 8 Volume Set

Filled with vibrant watercolors, pastels and colored-pen-


cil illustrations, this 8-volume set is perfect for young
readers who are ready to write Chinese. Each story is
writeen in simplified Chinese with pinyin pronunciation.
At the end of each book there are writing lessons based
on particular radicals. Sold as a set or individually. 36
pages each.
Jiangsu Childrens Publishing House, 2007 - 8 x 7
WOXIHSET $13.95 (OR $3.95 EACH)

Pi Pi Shu Yi Jia Qu Ye Can,


The Pipis Go For A Picnic Lao Lang Lao Lang Ji Dian Zhong,
ISBN: 9787534636974 WOXIH1
Mr. Wolf, Mr. Wolf, What Time Is It?
Bian Fu Xian Sheng De Hua Yuan, ISBN: 9787534636981 WOXIH5
Mr. Bats Garden Cheng Men Cheng Men Ji Da Gao,
ISBN: 9787534637018 WOXIH2
How Tall Is The City Wall?
Shui Wa Wa Hui Jia, ISBN: 9787534637025 WOXIH6
Go Home, Water Baby Tu Tu Tiao Sheng,
WOXIH3
ISBN: 9787534636998
Bunny Jumps Rope
Zai Pi Pi Shu Jia Zhuo Mi Cang, ISBN: 9787534636967 WOXIH7

Playing Hide And Go Seek At Hong Ma Yi De Jie Ri Li Wu,


The Pipis House The Red Ants Holiday Present
ISBN: 9787534637001 WOXIH4 ISBN: 9787534637032 WOXIH8

Wo Zhen Bang My Awesome Childrens Story 20 Volume Set

Filled with many wonderful watercolors, pastels and col-


ored-pencil illustrations, this 20-volume storybook set
is a perfect bedtime reader. The end of each book also
includes a few pages of fun parent-child exercises. Sold
as a set or individually. 36 pages each.
Jiangsu Youth and Children Press, 2005 8 x 7
WOZHBA $34.95 (OR $3.95 EACH)

Za Mao Mao, Calico Cat


ISBN: 9787534624933 WOZHBA10

Ding Dian Er Zhao Peng You,


Little Kitty Makes Friends
ISBN: 9787534628160 WOZHBA11

Ta You Dian Bai, Hes Looking Pale Rang Wo Song Ni Hui Jia Ba,
ISBN: 9787534626432 WOZHBA1 Let Me Walk You Home
ISBN: 9787534628108 WOZHBA12
Zai Jian Lao Peng, Goodbye Mr. Peng
ISBN: 9787534628085 WOZHBA2 Hao Mang Hao Mang De Xiong Bei Bei,
Pang Pang Zhu Gan Mao Le, Busy Busy Baby Bear
ISBN: 9787534626401 WOZHBA13
Chubby The Pig Catches a Cold
ISBN: 9787534628092 WOZHBA3 Xia Yu La, Its Raining!
ISBN: 9787534626425 WOZHBA14
Huang Ye Er Tiao Wu, Yellow Leaf Dances
ISBN: 9787534626449 WOZHBA4 Ni Huan Xiao, Youre Still A Kid
ISBN: 9787534624940 WOZHBA15
Xue Hua Piao Xia Lai, Falling Snowflakes
ISBN: 9787534628177 WOZHBA5
Shan Li De Xing Xing Hao Liang,
How Bright Are The Stars In The
Xiao Shu Xiong Chu Men, Mountains
Little Koala Goes Out ISBN: 9787534628146 WOZHBA16
ISBN: 9787534626418 WOZHBA6
Xiao Lang Hui Hui, Huihui, The Little Wolf
Shou Juan Song Gei Xiao Ye Tu, ISBN: 9787534624902 WOZHBA17
A Hankie For The Wild Bunny Cheng Shi De Ma Que, City Sparrows
ISBN: 9787534628184 WOZHBA7 ISBN: 9787534628153 WOZHBA18
Qi Miao San, The Magic Umbrella Tiao Pi Gui Kong Bu Xin,
WOZHBA8
ISBN: 9787534624926
Whos Afraid Of The Scary Monster?
Yong Gan De Jiang Bei, ISBN: 9787534624919 WOZHBA19

Champion of Bravery Xiao Wu Gui, Carl, The Little Turtle


ISBN: 9787534628061 WOZHBA9 ISBN: 9787534628078 WOZHBA20

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Science and Environmental for Children
8 Volume Set

This delightful 8-book series looks at each of its sub-


jects in an amusing historical and scientific perspective.
Colorful illustrations, fun facts and to-do activities are
included with each story that truly make reading these a
delight. Sold as a set or individually. 40 pages each.
Chongqing Publishing House, 2007 - 8 x 9
SCENPR $19.95 (OR $3.95 EACH)

Su Liao Dai De Gu Shi,


The Story of Plastic Bags Pao Pao Tang De Gu Shi,
ISBN: 9787536687196 SULIDA The Story of Bubble Gum
Kuai Zi De Gu Shi, ISBN: 9787536687226 PAPATA

The Story of Chopsticks Pi Xie De Gu Shi, The Story of Shoes


ISBN: 9787536687165 KUZIDE ISBN: 9787536687158 PIXIDE

Zi Lai Shui De Gu Shi, Dian Chi De Gu Shi,


The Story of Tap Water The Story of Batteries
ISBN: 9787536687172 ZILASH ISBN: 9787536687219 DICHDE

Bo Li De Gu Shi, The Story of Glass Zhi De Gu Shi, The Story of Paper


ISBN: 9787536687141 BOLIDE ISBN: 9787536687189 ZHDEGU

Baby Learner Series 4 Volume Set

Recognize different shapes and objects while learning


Chinese! On the left side of each page, there are images
to compare to, and on the right a trigger question or
poem. Ages 2 and above. Basic level of Chinese. Sold
as a set or individually. 48 pages each.
Chinas Childrens Publishing House, 2006 - 8 x 7
YISET $14.95 (OR $4.95 EACH)

Bi Yi Bi, Lets Compare Zhao Yi Zhao, Lets Seek


ISBN: 9787500781103 BIYIBI ISBN: 9787500781110 zhyizh

Shu Yi Shu, Lets Count Ren Yi Ren, Lets Recognize


ISBN: 9787500781097 SHYISH ISBN: 9787500781080 REYIRE

Step-By-Step to Success Series Step-by-Step Set 1 6 Volume Set


STST1 $19.95 (OR $4.95 EACH)
This Step by Step Success series will help your child as-
sociate photos with new Chinese vocabulary. Each color-
Alphabet
ISBN: 9787539528281 STSTAL
ful book includes photos connected with a basic theme,
such as numbers or colors. These little square books are Colors
perfect for very young children learning their first words ISBN: 9787539528274 STSTCO
in Chinese and/or English. Sold as a set or individually. Shapes
48 pages each. ISBN: 9787539528328 STSTSH
Fujian Children Press, 2004 2006 - 6 x 7
Time
ISBN: 9787539528304 STSTTI
Fruits
ISBN: 9787539528298 STSTFR
Vegetables
ISBN: 9787539528373 STSTVEG

Step-by-Step Set 2 5 Volume Set


STST2 $15.95 (OR $4.95 EACH)

Articles of Daily Use


ISBN: 9787539528342 STSTDA
Strong Animals
ISBN: 9787539528380 STSTST
Opposites
ISBN: 9787539528311 STSTOP
Numbers
ISBN: 9787539528366 STSTNU
Vehicles, Ships & Planes
ISBN: 9787539528359 STSTVE

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C H I LD R E N S
Early Start Mandarin Chinese
Introduces simple words, phrases and the tonal sounds
of Mandarin Chinese to preschool age children. Bao Bei,
the lovable panda puppet and Chu Chu the cricket teach
Mandarin Chinese in a fun and entertaining manner that
encourages learning. The DVD is designed around color-
ful and familiar toys that children enjoy.
Ni Hao Productions, LLC., 2005 2008, 30 min. each.

Vol. 1: Colors and Animals DVD


ISBN: 9780977951208
MACHCO1 $19.95

Vol. 2: Numbers and Fruits DVD


ISBN: 9780977951215
MACHNU2 $19.95

Vol. 3: A Wonderful Day DVD Vol. 5: Sports & Games DVD


ISBN: 9780977951239 ISBN: 9780977951253
MACHWO3 $19.95 MACHSP5 $19.95

Vol. 4: My Healthy Body DVD Vol. 6: Happy Birthday DVD


ISBN: 9780977951246 ISBN: 9780977951260
MACHHE4 $19.95 MACHHA6 $19.95

The Ballad of Mulan DVD Harry Potter


Retold and Illustrated by Song Nan Zhang By J. K. Rowling

Mulan, unwilling to see The worlds best-known boy wizard casts his spells here
her aged and frail father in simplified Chinese. A great gift for advanced students
fighting in a war, disguises of Chinese, native speakers or anyone wanting to know
herself as a man and joins the word for quidditch in Mandarin.
the army in his place. For Peoples Literature Press, 2000 - 2004 - 6 x 9
the next ten years she
shows remarkable skill as
a warrior and becomes a
famous general.
Pan Asian Publications, 2008
7 min. on story, 4 min on original
poem, 4 min on historical notes.
ISBN: 9781572270923
BAMUDV $29.95

The Making of Monkey King DVD


Retold by Robert Kraus and Debby Chen, by Wenhai Ma

The humor and action of


this first book in the Adven-
tures of Monkey King series
Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone
will surely delight readers
ISBN: 9787020033430 Pages: 192
of all ages.
HAPO1 $13.95
Pan Asian Publications;, 2008
15 min. movie, 30 min. notes on the Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Monkey King ISBN: 9787020033447 Pages: 204
ISBN: 9781572270947 HAPO2 $13.95
MAMODV $29.95
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of
Azkaban
Story of the Chinese Zodiac DVD ISBN: 9787020033454 Pages: 260
Retold by Monica Chang, Illustrated by Arthur Lee, HAPO3 $15.95

English translation by Rick Charette Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
How were the twelve ani- ISBN: 9787020034635 Pages: 434
mals chosen for the Chi- HAPO4 $18.95
nese Zodiac? And why does
Harry Potter and the Order
the rat come first? The
breathtaking, colorful, pa- of the Phoenix
per-cutting style anima- ISBN: 9787020043279 Pages: 576
tion will captivate young HAPO5 $25.95
readers as the rollicking Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
characters leap out before ISBN: 9787020053230 Pages: 496
their very eyes! HAPO6 $24.95
Pan Asian Publications, 2008 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
6:17 min ISBN: 9787020063659 Pages: 574
ISBN: 9781572270985 HAPO7 $24.95
STCHDV $29.95

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Chinese Tales Series for Children
Filled with romance, adventure, courage and heroes, written with The Cowherd and the Girl Weaver
simple Chinese and English texts, these Chinese classics are the
Edited by Wang Duxia
perfect way to introduce your children to the legends behind an
ISBN: 9787801385598
ancient culture. Dolphin Books, 2005 - 7 x 10 Pages: 48
COGIWE $8.95

Jingwei Filling Up the Sea Pan Gu Created Heaven and Earth


Edited by Wang Tao Edited by Wang Duxia
ISBN: 9787801385338 ISBN: 9787801385611
JIFISE $8.95 PAGUCR $8.95

Nezha Shaking the Seas Houyi Shoots Down the Suns


Edited by Wang Duxia Edited by Wang Tao
ISBN: 9787801385574 ISBN: 9787801385376
NEZHSH $8.95 HOSHDO $8.95

Kua Fu Races with the Sun Change Flying to the Moon


Edited by Wang Tao Edited by Wang Tao
ISBN: 9787801385352 ISBN: 9787801385291
KUFURA $8.95 CHEFL $8.95

Rebellion Against Heaven Yu Gong Removed the Mountains


Edited by Wang Duxia Edited by Wang Duxia
ISBN: 9787801385550 ISBN: 9787801385673
REAGHE $8.95 YUGORE $8.95

The Tale of the Lucky Cat Mei Ling in China City


By Sunny Seki By Icy Smith

A toymaker who cares for Based on true events of


an injured cat ends up World War II in Los An-
having his own life saved. geles China City, a 12-
This retelling of the fa- year-old Chinese Amer-
mous Japanese folktale ican girl, Mei Ling Lee,
captures positive values, loses her best friend
love and kindness, re- Yayeko Akiyama when
minding us that doing a she and her family are
good deed may offer its interned in the Man-
own rewards. Traditional zanar War Relocation
Chinese only. Center. Both recount
East West Discovery Press, their painful experienc-
2008 - 8 x 11 es in letters to each other. Traditional Chinese only.
ISBN: 9780966943788 Pages: 32 East West Discovery Press, 2008 - 11 x 11
TALUCA $18.95 ISBN: 9780979933950 Pages: 44
MELICH $18.95

Xiao Lao Hu, Qi Chuang Le, The Seven Chinese Sisters


By Kathy Tucker

In this delightful update


Follow the adventures of of a classic Chinese
Little Tiger in this board folk tale, each sister
book with fun and beauti- must use her talent in
ful pull-up flaps. a surprising way to res-
Beijing Science and Technology cue baby Seventh Sis-
Publishing House, ter and even Seventh
2006 - 6 x 6 Sister turns out to have
ISBN: 9787530433287 an unexpected skill!
Pages: 12, Hardcover Albert Whitman & Company, 2003 - 10 x 8
LITIGE $5.95 ISBN: 9780807573105 Pages: 30
SECHSI $6.95

Chinas Best Chldrens Poems


Handsomely illustrated collections of short childrens poems, one poem
to a page. Great for Reading aloud in the classroom or at home.
Chongqing Publishing House, 2007 - 7 X 8
Xing Qi Tian Shan Jiu
Xia Tian De Shui Guo Meng, Zhang Gao Le,
Summer Dreams of Fruit The Hill Rises on Sunday
By Tan Xudong By Fu Tianlin
ISBN: 9787536688032 Pages: 72 ISBN: 9787536687295 Pages: 72
XITIDE $8.95 XIQITI $8.95

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C H I LD R E N S
Flip and Turn, Guess and See By Marutan

What kind of picture books can be read upside down and right side up? Originally published in Japan, these uniquely
formatted books are not only cute and colorful, but push a childs imagination on the way books can be read. Writ-
ten in a bilingual format, which makes reading along with children fun and easy. Ages 2 and above. Basic level of
Chinese. China Electric Press, 2004 6 x 6

Wo Shi Shei?, Who Am I?


ISBN: 9787508342658 Pages: 36
WHOAMI $9.95

Zuo Shen Me?, How Do You Use Me?


ISBN: 9787508342672 Pages: 36
HODOYO $9.95

Arts and Crafts for Children


Have you ever wanted to learn how to make Chinese Papercuts? This color book, with simple, step-by-step instruc-
tions will teach you how to make over 150 Chinese papercuts. Jilin Art Press, 2006 - 7 X 6

You Er Jian Zhi, Papercutting for Kids


ISBN: 9787538620238 Pages: 160
YOERJI $7.95

You Er Jian Zhi, Papercutting Craft Box


ISBN: 9787538620559 Pages: 160
PACUBO $14.95

Books to Grow-Up On
Each one of these NEW original stories uses playful ani-
mals to express important life messages. Topics range
from greed, teamwork and determination to believing The Moon Maiden
in oneself. Each book has three stories, including the Edited by Hua Long
title story, presented in vibrant full-color and energetic
animation. Perfect for studying Chinese! And with posi-
tive messages too!
Dolphin Press, 2006 2007 7 x 8 Pages: 102
All individually sold for $6.95

Little Bear Learns Skills


ISBN: 9787801386236
LIBELE $6.95

Little Rooster Learns to Crow Richly detailed with full color illustrations,
ISBN: 9787801385505 this original China Books collection of twelve
LIROLE $6.95 classic folktales from China and East Asia
is informative yet fun. This is a wonderful
Monkey and the Elephant collaboration among the best Asian, Asian
ISBN: 9787801386229 American and American illustrators and story
MOELEP $6.95 tellers.
Greedy Puppy China Books, 1993 9 x 12 Hardcover
ISBN: 9787801386243 ISBN: 9780835124942 Pages: 32
GRPUPP $6.95 MOMAID $12.95

Little Monkeys Fish out the Moon


ISBN: 9787801385512
LIMOFI $6.95

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COMICS
The Origins of Chinese Culture Series
Designed for children nine and older, filled with fun dia-
logue and stories, these comic books from Singapore
make learning about Chinese culture fun. Widely popu-
lar with schools and libraries.
Asiapac Books, 2000-2008 - 6 x 8

Origins of Chinese Language NEW!


ISBN: 9789812295071 Pages: 148
ORCHLA $8.95
Origins of Chinese Names
ISBN: 9789812294623 Pages: 162
ORCHNA $8.95

Origins of Chinese Tea and Wine Origins of Chinese Culture


ISBN: 9789812293695 Pages: 160 ISBN: 9789812294074 Pages: 208
ORCHTE $8.95 ORCCUL $8.95

Origins of Tibetan Culture Origins of Chinese Cuisine


ISBN: 9789812293145 Pages: 148 ISBN: 9789812293176 Pages: 200
ORTICU $8.95 ORCHCU $8.95

Origins of Chinese Martial Arts Origins of Chinese Food Culture


ISBN: 9789812292681 Pages: 150 ISBN: 9789812293183 Pages: 150
ORCHMA $8.95 ORCHF1 $8.95

Origins of Shaolin Kung Fu Origins of Chinese Festivals


ISBN: 9789812294081 Pages: 200 ISBN: 9789812293787 Pages: 228
ORSHKU $8.95 ORCHFE $8.95

Origins of Chinese Sports Origins of Chinese Science & Technology


ISBN: 9789812294883 Pages: 152 ISBN: 9789812293763 Pages: 148
ORCHSP $8.95 ORCHSC $8.95

Gateway to Chinese Culture


Illustrated by Fu Chunjiang
Learn more about the Chinese culture through games,
charts and fun exercises! Features include Gateway to
Chinese Culture book, Chinese Culture at a Glance wall
chart, board games and crafts (Chinese lanterns, knots,
IQ puzzles and more).
Asiapac, 2003 Boxed Set 6 x 8
Chinese Cutural Pack Book Only
ISBN: 9789812293329 ISBN: 9789812293282 Pages: 192
CHCUPA $10.00 GACHCU $12.95

Inspiration from Confucius Chinese History: Ancient China to 1911


By Chen Wangheng Illustrated by Fu Chunjiang

More than 100 of Confucius Learn Chinese history in a nut-


quotations from the Analects shell with this easy-to-read re-
are printed here in Chinese, pin- cord of imperial China. Even
yin and English. I wonder what history is not boring in a comic
Confucius will say. Additional from, the perfect speed course
features on Confucius life, to cover thousands of years of
achievements and influence. history.
Asiapac Books, 2006 - 6 x 8 Asiapac, 2005 6 x 8
ISBN: 9789812293985 Pages: 218 ISBN: 9789812294395 Pages: 188
INCO1 $12.95 CHHIAN $12.95

Chinese Astrology Secrets of the Chinese Palace


By Sherman Tai By Tian Hengyu

Why is the Dragon year so pop- Secrets of the Chinese palace


ular for having children? Are have been unveiled. Meet the
people born in the Year of the many emperors, empresses,
Pig naturally lazy? Read this imperial concubines, eunuchs
and you might just find your- and others that have altered the
self charting a course of action course of history hiding in the
based on your animal instinct great halls and buildings of the
for the next 12 years. palace complex.
AsiaPac Books, 2005 6 x 8 Asiapac Books, 2008 - 6 x 8
ISBN: 9789813029934 Pages: 218 ISBN: 9789812294012 Pages: 178
CHASTR $14.95 SECHPA $8.95

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COMICS
The Illustrated Book of the Analects NEW! American Born Chinese
By Zhou Chuncai By Gene Yang

The Analects are a record 2007 Eisner Award winner


of the words and deeds and National Book Award
of the renowned Chinese finalist. Acclaimed for his
thinker Confucius and his brilliant depiction of the
disciples. His teachings Chinese American experi-
continue to have a huge in- ence, Yang interweaves
fluence on China and East three seemingly disparate
Asia today. This book ex- stories into one, detail-
plains Confucius' thoughts ing the specific trials and
and philosophy in an easy tribulations of the Chinese
way with the help of lavish American Diaspora. This
illustration. story is truly a new Ameri-
New World Press, 2008, can fable.
6x9 First Second, 2006 - 6 x 8
ISBN: 9787802285934 Pages: 300 ISBN: 9781596431522 Pages: 240
ILBOAN $11.95 AMBOCH $16.95

Guan Yin: Goddess of Compassion Birth of the Monkey King


By Koh Kok Kiang By Chang Book Kiat

Delve into the origins and The Birth of the Monkey


history of Guan Yin, the King relates how Sun Wu-
most popular Buddhist kong came into existence
deity of Asia! Find out in- in the Mountain of Flow-
teresting and little known ers and Fruit, and how
facts. For example, did you he acquired his magical
know that Guan Yin started powers and used them for
out as a male bodhisattva? mischief, before being pun-
Or that there are 33 forms ished under the mountain.
of the deity? Read and find Illustrated by Chang Book
out more! Kiat in a manhua format,
Asiapac Books, 2004 6 x 8 the Monkey King has never
ISBN: 9789812293794 Pages: 142 been cuter, or naughtier!
GUYIGO $9.95 Asiapac Books, 1999 6 x 8
ISBN: 9789812291271 Pages: 144
BIMOKI $8.95

Jimi Comics
Check out these dark and sophisticated picture-books by Jimi, whose cynical, postmodern styles has grown wildly
popular in China among teen and adults. Ages ten and above. Intermediate to advanced levels of Chinese.

Mo Fa Shi Ling Le, Lu Li Biao,


Lost Magic The Private Me
The entertaining tales of Lit- Contains portraits of 60 different
tle Day and Little Night; col- imaginary people to illustrate the
or-changing A Feng; Upside different walks of life.
Down, the boy who views the Modern Press, 2005 - 6 x 8
world that way; Raindrop Sis- ISBN: 9787801884992 Pages: 128
ter, who's only happy when it PRME $12.95
rains and five other magical
characters. Xingyuner,
Modern Press, 2006 - 6 x 8
ISBN: 9787801887993 Pages: 158
Mr Wing
LOMAGI $9.95
A mans comfortable life filies off
course when he grows wings.
Yi Shi Le Yi Zhi Mao, Liaoning Educational Press, 2003 - 9 x 8
ISBN: 9787538265880 Pages: 124
Missing My Cat MRWING $16.95

A young couple breaks up,


that night after spending the Sen Lin Li De Mi Mi,
whole night searching for Secrets in the Woods
their cat.
Modern Press, 2005 - 6 x 8 A little girl falls asleep and floats
ISBN: 9787801884985 Pages: 74 off to a world ruled by a magic gi-
MIMYCA $12.95 ant bunny.
Liaoning Education Press, 2004 - 5 x 8
ISBN: 9787538269529 Pages: 58
SEWOOD $9.95

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Wanwan Comics
What began in October 2004 as a blog about a Taiwan-
ese cartoonists experiences has become a best-selling
book, selling over 50,000 copies in the first two weeks
alone. Wanwan has since become very popular in Taiwan
and a marketing force to be reckoned with. Ages 12 and
up. Intermediate to advanced levels of Chinese.

Ke Bu Keyi Bu Yao Shang Ban?,


Do I Have o Go to Work?
Beifang Literature and Art Press, 2006 - 6 x 7
ISBN: 9787531719434 Pages: 128
KEBUKE $10.95
Ke Bu Ke Yi Bu Yao Shang Xue?, 6868, Yi Qi Qiao Ban Qu!,
Do I Have To Go to School? 6868, Let's Skip Work Together!
Contemporary World Publishing House, 2007 - 6 x 7 Beifang Literature and Art Press, 2006 - 6 x 7
ISBN: 9787509002599 Pages: 122 ISBN: 9787531719625 Pages: 126
KEBUKE2 $10.95 6868YI $10.95

Wo Zai Mou Sha Mei Nu De Ri Zi, Wo De Jia Zai Xi Shuang Ban Na,
My Days of Killing Pretty Girls Growing Up in Xishuangbanna
By Jie An By Zhu Letao

Dark humor at its best, the This autobiographical tale of


adolescent protagonist plans growing up in an idyllic Yun-
so hard to kill the one girl nan country town is full of the
who wont give him the time same verve, playful drawings
of day, but guess who comes and favorite pot-bellied pig
to his care when he ends up in found in Zhus Mata volumes.
the hospital? Hilariy ensues. Invaluable family and sce-
Ages 14 and above. Interme- nic photos are mixed in with
diate Chinese level. Zhus colorful artwork.
Chao Hua Publishing, 2005 Chongqing Publishing House, 2007
5 x8 5 x7
ISBN: 9787505414013 Pages: 254 ISBN: 9787536691162 Pages: 110
WOZAMO $9.95 GRUPXI $8.95

Man Hua Tu De Zi Sha, Suicide Bunny Zhang Xiao He "Office" Yi Xiang Ji,
By You Shou Zhang Xiao He's Office Life
By Hezi
Detailing the self-destruc-
tive, but ever-amusing, ex- Every office hass a come-
ploits of the rabbit with de- dian. Follow Zhang's office
signer shades and a death antics along with his fellow
wish. blockheads in an amusing
Modern Press, 2007 - 5 x 6
world where no one ever
ISBN: 9787801886781 Pages: 170
gets to think outside the
box. Includes 64-page bo-
SUBUNN $8.95
nus Office Life fun kit.
China CITIC Press, 2007
5 x7
ISBN: 9787508610191 Pages: 190
ZHXIHE $8.95

Zhao Hai, Looking for the Ocean


+ Xun Zhao Bu Lie Song, Looking for Buleson Jiu Shi Ta Ti De, He Kicked It
By Nie Jun By Tatit

Two volumes-in-one. Nie Taiwanese slackers now


Jun uses drawings and have a male face. Tatit of-
photos in a stylistically fers a guy's perspective on
unique autobiography the trials and travails of
of his childhood in China being a teenager/twenty-
and student days in Japan something, capable of find-
leading him to become the ing, then losing, almost
cartoonist he is today. Bo- anything: love, job, and
nus volume Buleson is a house keys. Ages 12 and
pen-and-ink rendering of above. Elementary level of
the adventures of a blind Chinese.
girl and her a shape-shift- Heilongjiang Press, 2007
ing companion dog. 5x7
Jiangsu Fine Arts Publishing House, 2006 - 6 x 7 ISBN: 9787561336557 Pages: 112
ISBN: 9787534421174 Pages: 220 TATIDE $9.95
LOOCLO $9.95

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COMICS
Ji De, Remember Yi Zhi Jiao Zuo Bian Shi De Mao,
By Benjamin My Cat Won Ton
By Ao Youxiang
Narcissistic and dark, Ben-
jamin writes and illustrates More than just a series of sto-
about his life as a cartoonist ries his cat, Won Ton, the book
and graffiti artist in Beijing's is autobiographical account
seedy rock and roll sub cul- of all aspects of the authors
ture. Showing a side of China daily life: work, school, apart-
rarely depicted in the West, ment hunting etc. Ages 13
this book pulses with rhythm and above. Elementary level
of new urban Chinese youth. of Chinese.
Ages 10 and above. China Youth Press, 2006 - 5 x 8
Heilongjiang Press, 2004 - 5 x 8 ISBN: 9787500654346 Pages: 212
ISBN: 9787538520323 Pages: 184 YIZHJI $12.95
REMEMB $16.95

Wo De Lu 4: Chun Nuan Hua Kai, Ta He Ta De Renjian,


My Way 4: Spring Scenery Their World Together
By Ji Di By Hei Lizhi

The story of Ao Di turns dark Focusing on modern rela-


and poignant as she experi- tionships between young
ences death, loss and filial people, mixed with mythi-
love, all part of growing up. cal creatures and with
Winner of the 2004 Oriental groundbreaking artwork,
Animation and Comic Com- this is a comic book you
petition Gold Medal. Comes have ever seen before. Ages
with a free postcard and two 13 and above. Intermediate
bookmarks. Ages 14 and level of Chinese.
above. Intermediated level New World Press, 2005 -
of Chinese. 5 x6
Heilongjiang Art Press, 2007 - 6 x 8 ISBN: 9787801877895 Pages: 240
ISBN: 9787531818281 Pages: 124 TAHETA $14.95
MYWAY4 $12.95

Cu Liu Zu, The Hipsters Kui Lei Wawa, Puppet Doll


By Zhu Deyong By Li Huan

The infamous Cu Liu Zu se- Full of "Chinese Goth" style


ries features short vignettes illustrations, these stories
about young hipsters falling tell of the Puppet Doll and
in and out of love. As you her adventures in a cha-
read about these cartoon otic rock-and-roll world.
characters slinging their Edgy, ironic, and jaded.
verbal barbs and toying Ages 10 and up. Elemen-
with each other, be warned: tary level of Chinese.
you will laugh till you cry! Chongqing Chuban Jituan, 2006
Modern Press, 1999 - 7 x 8 7x7
ISBN: 9787800284991 Pages: 120 ISBN: 9787536677647 Pages: 116
CULIU1 $7.95 PUDOLL $14.95

Jin Xiu Lan Tian, Afanti


How Blue Was My Valley? By Li Qiang
By Yang Xuede
Afanti is a Uigur folk hero,
A young boy growing up in constantly in and out of trou-
Hong Kong's housing proj- ble before always managing to
ects in the 1970's tells come out on top, by using wit
about his life and the people and humor. Ages 8 and above.
around him. The complex Beginning to intermediate lev-
story and stunning illustra- els of Chinese.
tions have made this comic Xinjiang Youth Press, 2007, 7 x 7
book a best-seller in Hong
Kong. Ages 13 and above.
Afanti: Shen Jian Shou ,
Advanced level of Chinese. Afanti: Super Archer
Written in traditional Chi- ISBN: 9787537156608 Pages: 46
nese. AFANTI1 $8.95
Joint Publishing, 2007 - 10 x 8 Afanti: Cong Wei Ting Guo De Gu Shi ,
ISBN: 9789620426490 Pages: 144
HOBLMY $16.95
Afanti: More Stories I've Heard
ISBN: 9787537154536 Pages: 46
AFANTI2 $8.95

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Literature
Four-Volume Paperback Set
Each novel in this popular series comes in its own boxed four-volume paperback set. This format has proven ex-
tremely popular for these iconic works of Chinese literature. Each set includes a historical guide, insider informa-
tion on the author, and tips on reading each novel. Foreign Languages Press, 2001 4 x 7

Outlaws of the Marsh Three Kingdoms


By Shi Nai'an & Luo Guanzhong By Luo Guanzhong

A bold, brigand army, full of A startling and unsparing view


larger-than-life haohan (heroes), of the Han Dynasty intrigue
battles against corrupt and ty- showing how power is wielded,
rannical rulers, much like Robin diplomacy is conducted and
Hood and his merry men. wars are planned and fought.
ISBN: 9787119016627 Pages: 1606 As relevant today as it was 600
OUMA $34.95 years ago when it was written.
ISBN: 9787119005904 Pages: 1698
THKI $34.95

A Dream of Red Mansions Journey to the West


By Cao Xueqin & Gao E By Wu Cheng'en

Never shying from frank sexual- The novel that introduced Chi-
ity and bawdy humor, this multi- nas most popular mis-chievous,
tiered love story is a sensuous mythical character, the Monkey
saga of the self-destructoin King who helps, and often hin-
of a rich and powerful family. ders, the monk Sanzang on his
The story is set, with exquisite quest to bring Buddhism to Chi-
detail, in the lush gardens and na during the Tang Dynasty.
pleasure pavilions of 18th Cen- ISBN: 9787119016634 Pages: 1878
tury China. JOWE $34.95
ISBN: 9787119006437 Pages: 1888
DRREMA $34.95

Anthology of Chinese Short Short Stories Lapse of Time Reissue


By Harry J. Huang By Wang Anyi

Author, translator, and pro- Seven stories that traverse


fessor Harry J. Huang pres- the social climate of the
ents over 120 selections, in- 1980s in Shanghai with
cluding ten ancient stories, vivid accuracy and period
in an excellent anthology of detail. A good introduction
this distinct, to-the-point, to the face of contemporary
narrative form. Chinese womens writing.
Foreign Languages Press, 2005 Foreign Languages Press, 2005
5 x8 5x7
ISBN: 9787119038810 Pages: 464 ISBN: 9787119033600 Pages: 316
ANCHSH $11.95 LATIME $8.95

Modern Classic Series


Masterpieces from 20th century literary pioneers like Lu Xun, Cao Yu, and Mao Dun are included in this attractive
bilingual series. Facing pages of Chinese/English. Foreign Languages Press, 2000-2001 - 5 x 8

Selected Stories of Lu Xun Shop of the Lin Family/Spring/Silkworms


By Lu Xun By Mao Dun
ISBN: 9787119026985 Pages: 474 ISBN: 9787119027777 Pages: 213
SESTLB $12.95 SHLIFA $7.95

Call to Arms Teahouse


By Lu Xun By Lao She
ISBN: 9787119026954 Pages: 444 ISBN: 9787119027807 Pages: 236
CAARMS $12.95 TEHOUS $11.95

Wild Grass Thunderstorm


By Lu Xun By Cao Yu
ISBN: 9787119026947 Pages: 149 ISBN: 9787119027753 Pages: 416
WIGRAS $7.95 THUNDE $12.95

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CULTURE
Chinese Export Porcelain NEW! The Lure of China NEW!
By Shirley Ganse By Frances Wood

Chinese export porcelain For centuries, Western writers,


evokes images of rare trea- historians, and intellectuals
sures gracing the stately rooms have been fascinated by China.
and tables of the West, but In this remarkable book, Fran-
what of the artisans who cre- ces Wood shows how China
ated them? In this book, Shirley influenced literature, memoir,
Ganse situates Chinese export and travel writing from vague
porcelain amid the intersection Roman tales of silent silk mer-
of art and commerce on a glob- chants and Medieval travelers
al scale, while at the same time such as Marco Polo, to Jesuit
telling the remarkable human explorers, French poets, the
story of the craftspeople who Bloomsbury Group, and eyewit-
helped shape Chinas artistic traditions. What emerges ness accounts of war by Martha Gellhorn, Christopher
is a vibrant portrait of global art and a must-have book Isherwood, and J.G. Ballard. What emerges is a fascinat-
for lovers of Chinese art. ing portrait of the role of China in Western literature
Long River Press, 2008 - 5 x 8 and culture.
ISBN: 9781592650804 Pages: 172 Long River Press, 2009 - 5 x 8
CHEXPO $22.95 ISBN: 9781592650828 Pages: 284
LUCHIN $24.95

China in the Movies 1978 - 2006 NEW! Sisters of Heaven


By Zhong Daeng & Li Ershi By Patti Gully

1979 marked the beginning Driven by a fierce indepen-


of a new wave of proactive dent spirit, three Chinese
film creation in China, with women in the late 1930s,
the rise to stardom, one after defied gender perceptions by
another in less than a decade, becoming pilots. In a story
of the famed "Fourth-Genera- almost forgotten to history,
tion" and "Fifth-Generation" Gullys exhaustive research
film directors. Since then, delves into the personal lives
Chinese film has expanded of these women, uncovering
and developed, both in terms their fascinating personal-
of artistic style and in closer itites, loves, passions, and
scrutiny of the lives and cul- above all their overwhelm-
tural scope depicted. This ing sense of patriotism and
has created a prospect of unprecedented wealth and duty.
prosperity. Long River Press, 2008 - 6 x 9
New Star Press, 2007 - 6 x 9 ISBN: 9781592650750 Pages: 416
ISBN: 9787802252950 Pages: 250 SIHEAV $24.95
CHMOVI $15.95

Picturing the Chinese NEW! Basic Chinese Philosophy


By Grace Lau
Philosophy on-the-go. Handy-sized editions of Chinas
Picturing the Chinese tells the great thinkers. All books are in a simple, unadorned for-
story of Western photography mat, and each pithy and profound quote is accompanied
in China from the mid-19th by a historical vignette on the page opposite.
century to the present. Events Long River Press, 2004-2009 - 5 x 6
such as the Opium War and
the Boxer Rebellion provided A Basic Dao NEW!
some of the first images of By Kuijie Zhou
China by photographers such ISBN: 9781592650774 Pages: 166
as John Thompson and Fe- BADAOI $12.95
lice Beato; depicting military
engagements, documentary
A Basic Mencius
By Kujie Zhou
and landscape photographs,
ISBN: 9781592650460 Pages: 160
studio portraits, picture post-
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cards, and panoramas of Beijing, to Chinese nobility,
courtesans, and convicts. Grace Lau positions this new A Basic Confucius
technology of vision upon cultural themes such as exoti- By Kujie Zhou
cism, chinoiserie, and the view of China as a mysteri- ISBN: 9781592650408 Pages: 173
ous, perilous land. Picturing the Chinese offers a rich
BACONF $4.99
interplay of text and image that will engage anyone in-
terested in the history of China and the visual arts. Sun Tzus The Art of War
Long River Press, 2008 - 5 x 8 By Lin Wusun
ISBN: 9781592650811 Pages: 166 ISBN: 9781592650002 Pages: 160
PICHEA $24.95 SUTZAR $4.99

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Ten Years of Madness Quotations from Chairman Mao
By Feng Jicai By Mao Tse-Tung

The decade of the Cultural This long-time best seller has


Revolution (1966-1976) was been a China Books classic
one of the most chaotic peri- since the 1960's. Since then
ods in Chinese history. Noted China Books has sold over a
Chinese writer Feng Jicai has million copies. Regardless
collected the true stories of of how Mao is ultimately
people who lived through the judged, his impact on world
Cultural Revolution, remind- history is undeniable. Here's
ing us of the power and resil- your chance to read him in
ience of the human soul. his own words!
China Books, 1996 5 x 8 China Books, 1990 4 x 5
ISBN: 9780835125840 Pages:250 ISBN: 9780835123884 Pages: 312
TEYEMA $16.95 QUCHMA $9.95

China's Major Mysteries Thirty-Six Strategies of Ancient China


By Paul Dong By Stefan H. Verstappen

Dong takes the reader Brief in form, endless in wis-


through the fascinating dom, these fundamental rules
world of Chinas mysteries of military engagement are
examining the fine line be- easily adaptable to modern day
tween scientific documenta- life. A profoundly influentail
tion and myths. work of East Asian philosophy,
China Books, 2000 6 x 9 with sources ranging from Lao
ISBN: 9780835126762 Pages: 240 Zi to Miyamoto Musashi are
CHMAMY $16.95 combined in a fascinating and
impressive selection of histori-
cal and anecdotal evidence.
China Books, 1999 5 x 8
ISBN: 9780835126427 Pages: 208
THSIST $14.95

All the Tea in China Two Years in the Melting Pot


By Kit Chow & Ione Kramer By Liu Zongren

Savor as you would a cup When Chinese journalist Liu


of fresh tea brewed from Zongren came to the United
the finest leaves the rich- States in the 1980s, he was
ness of this China Books struck with the challenges of
classic. A treasure-trove being a foreigner in an unwel-
of information, includ- coming land. His experiences,
ing tea ceremonies, tea although unique and idiosyn-
pots, and the health and cratic, are universal to any im-
aesthetic virtues of the migrant moving to a new place.
worlds most remark- One of China Books most
able beverage. Fully il- popular and widely-read titles
lustrated. and often used as a textbook
China Books, 1990 - 9 x 7 in Cross-Cultural communica-
ISBN: 9780835121941 Pages: 188 tions classes.
ALTECH $14.95 China Books, 1988 5 x 8
A Pocket Guide to All the Tea in China ISBN: 9780835120357 Pages: 214
ISBN: 9780835126298 Pages: 192 TWYEME $9.95
POGUAL $2.95
A Small Town Called Hibiscus
Tea and Chinese Culture By Gu Hua
By Ling Wang
Now in a reprint edition, one
Enhance your under- of Chinas bestselling novels is
standing of teas unique available once again. Life in a
status in Chinese culture small Hunan town is richly por-
with this colorfully illus- trayed through the turbulent
trated book that traces years from 1963-79, as the
the history and develop- impact of relentless political
ment of tea. campaigns takes its toll on the
Long River Press, 2005 8 x 9 lives of ordinary people.
ISBN: 9781592650255 China Books, 2007 - 4 x 7
Pages: 280 ISBN: 9780835110747 Pages: 260
TECHCU $9.99 SMTOCA $14.95

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CULTURE
Common Knowledge Revised
Take the legwork out of being an old China hand with
these heavily-illustrated volumes at your fingertips.
By Overseas Chinese Affairs Office
Higher Education Press, 2007 6 x 8

Chinese Culture
ISBN: 9787040207149 Pages: 288
COKNCR $12.95

Chinese Geography
ISBN: 9787040207200 Pages: 264
COKNGR $12.95

Chinese History
ISBN: 9787040207170 Pages: 272
COKNHR $12.95

Ward Four Best Chinese Names


By Ba Jin by Liu Xiuyan

Originally published in 1946,


Ward Four is a semi-auto- Here is an excellent guide
biographical novel by one of to help English-speakers
Chinas leading literary figures choose appropriate and
that explores the range of hu- auspicious Chinese names
man idealism during the Japa- for their children and them-
nese occupation. selves.
China Books, 1999 5 x 8 Asiapac, 2007 6 x 8
ISBN: 9780835126465 Pages: 212 ISBN: 9789813068308 Pages: 142
WAFOUR $14.95 BECHNA $12.95

Insect Musicians & Cricket Champions Mooncakes and Hungry Ghosts


By Lisa Ryan By Carol Stepanchuk &
Charles Wong
Insects have affected every
culture and life on earth, but
very few have sung their prais- Elegant photographs
es! A prominent part of Chi- and colorful illustra-
nese and Japanese culture, tions make for a lively
this vivid and colorful account and engaging introduc-
is the first book in English on tion to the beauty, dra-
the subject. Filled with pho- ma and flair of Chinas
tos of cages, accessories and most popular festivals,
historical essays by Lafcadio including the Lunar
Hearn (1898), and Berthold New Year, Qingming,
Laufer (1927), this incredible Dragon Boat and Mid-
title will make you aware of Autumn.
all the singing (and fighting) China Books, 1991 - 7 x 8
crickets engage in. ISBN: 9780835124812 Pages: 156
China Books, 1996 - 9 x 9 MOHUGH $14.95
ISBN: 9780835125765 Pages: 88
INMUCR $14.95

Things Chinese 2nd ED. Chinese Zodiac Stories


Du Feibao and Du Bai by Patricia Oger

Packed with phots and infor- Accompanied by beautiful pho-


mation on over 200 things tographs and classic paintings,
Chinese covering ten major this book provides a basic in-
categories, from articles of troduction to all of the signs of
everyday use to snacks. the Chinese zodiac.
China Travel & Tourism Press, 2008 China Pictorial Press, 2007
6 x9 6 1/2 x 8
ISBN: 9787503235009 Pages: 324 ISBN: 9787802200876 Pages: 64
THCHIN $28.95 CHZOST $9.95

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Legends of Ten Chinese Entrepreneurial Success in Shanghai
Traditional Festivals By Inge Abraham & Yang Minyan
By Zhan Tong
A fascinating collection of in-
Journey through this illus- terviews with twenty men and
trated story book about ten women from the U.S., Europe,
traditional Chinese holidays Australia, South America and
in cluding Spring Festival, Africa who have set up busi-
Tomb Seeeping Day and nesses in Shanghai.
the Mid-Autumn Festival. Foreign Languages Press, 2008
Through vivid stories and 5 x9
illustrations, young readers ISBN: 9787119051376 Pages: 192
get a glimpse of Chinese ENSUSH $17.95
folk customs.
Dolphin Books, 2002 5 x 8
ISBN: 9787801380036 Pages: 60
LETEC1 $9.95

Fascinating Mural Stories From World "Fortune 500" CEOs


Dunhuang Grottoes 2 Vols. Talk about China
By Chen Yu By Li Shujuan (Ed)

130 Buddhist legends be-


Thirty CEOs from around
hind the unparalleled paint-
the world, representing ma-
ings found on the cave walls
jor corporations from Airbus
at the fabled Silk Road
to Volkswagen, Alcoa to Uni-
crossroads in NW China.
lever, speak frankly about
Extensive color plates bring
their China operations.
these legends to life.
New World Press, 2008
New World Press, 2008
6 x9
6 x9
ISBN: 9787802284975 Pages: 306
ISBN: 9787802285712 Pages: 512
WOFOFI $19.95
FAMUST $24.95

Chinese Kung Fu Living in China


By Lu Hongjun By Lu Yang

Dont try these moves at Fascinating first-person ac-


home! Best known for its de- counts of twenty-three ex-
piction in martial art mov- pats from around the globe,
ies, Shaolin Kung Fu, dates Finland to Liberia, Egypt to
back 2,000 years and is one Japan, who explain what it
of Chinas most prized and is about their life and work
impressive art forms. in China that now has them
China Pictorial, 2005 - 7 x 10 happily calling it home from
ISBN: 9787800248993 Pages: 194 as little as one to as many
CHKUFU $19.95 as twenty-five years later.
New World Press, 2008
6 x9
ISBN: 9787802285019 Pages: 344
LICHIN $19.95

Betty Saw's Ultimate Herbal Cookbook The Intriguing World of


By Betty Saw Chinese Home Cooking
By Angela Chang
Using herbal ingredients
that are readily available, Beginning chefs will learn
these easy, straightforward all the necessary steps to
dishes stay true to Betty prepare authentic Chinese
Saws trademark common- cusisine with these deli-
sense approach to cooking. cious, easy-to-follow and
Heat-inducing and colling, authentic recipes. Chap-
yin and yang, contrasting in- ters include: Chinese spic-
gredients in each dish come es and seasonings, dump-
together to achieve that per- lings, vegetables, noodles
fect balance. and rice and tips and tech-
SNP International Publishing, 2005 niques for shopping in a
- 9 x 11 Chinese grocery store.
ISBN: 9789812480279 Pages: 128 Life Style Culture & Media Enterprise Co, 2001 10 x 8
BESAUL $19.95 ISBN: 9789867789761 Pages: 218
INWOCH $24.95

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CULTURE
Shanghai Style In the Realm of the Gods
By Lynn Pan By Victoria Cass

In this rich social and cultural By presenting Chi-


history of Shanghais signa- nese folk stories and
ture art and culture of the photographs together,
1920s-40s, Lynn Pan guides Cass has assembled
the reader through the myriad a perfect synthesis
world inhabited by commer- of words and images
cial and under-ground artists while showing how the
and designers, performers, physical and cultural
architects, decorators, pa- geography of China is
trons, as well as politicians, at the root of its most
generals, and crime bosses. popular legends and
Long River Press, 2008 - 5 x 8 its tales of the natural
ISBN: 9781592650781 Pages: 286 and supernatural.
SHSTYL $24.95 Long River Press, 2008 - 10 x 10
ISBN: 9781592650767 Pages: 216
REGODS $24.95
Cultural China
Attractive in format and content, each title in this series, The Invisible Great Wall
packed with illustrations and information, provides an
From the eastern end at Dandong to the far western
in-depth look at its topic, incorporating both historical
reaches in Xinjiang, this is the definitive pictorial his-
and contemporary views. A perfect entry point to the
tory of an invincible force and insurmountable barrier
arts and culture of China.
through all seasons and setting.
China Intercontinental Press, 2004 6 x 9
Foreign Languages Press, 2004 10 x 11 Hardbound box
Chinese Foods ISBN: 9787119036960 Pages: 218
By Liu Junru INGRWA $69.95
ISBN: 9787508506135 Pages: 152
CHFOOD $16.95

Chinese Clothing
By Hua Mei
ISBN: 9787508506128 Pages: 160
CHCLOT $16.95

China's Museums
By Li Xianyao
ISBN: 9787508506036 Pages: 204
CHMUSE $16.95

Chinese Gardens
By Lou Qingxi
ISBN: 9787508503677 Pages: 152
CHGARD $16.95
The Invisible Palace
Beautifully captures angles and images of the Forbidden
Peking Opera City as if for the first time: deep shadows of enormous
By Xu Chengbei vats, shimmering reflections in tranquil ponds, freshly-
ISBN: 9787508502564 Pages: 128 fallen snow blanketing the Palace square at sunset.
PEOPER $16.95 Foreign Languages Press, 2004 - 10 x 11
Chinese Folk Arts ISBN: 9787119034324 Pages: 150
INPALA $59.95
By Jin Zhilin
ISBN: 9787508506111 Pages: 140
CHFOAS $16.95
Xi'an, Shaanxi and the Terracotta Army
China's Cultural Relics By Paul Mooney, Catherine Maudsley & Gerald Hatherly
By Li Li
ISBN: 9787508504568 Pages: 164
CHCURE $16.95 One of the great historic
Chinese Calligraphy sites of the world, center
of the first Chinese empire
By Chen Tingyou
(Qin) and gateway to the
ISBN: 9787508503226 Pages: 128
fabled Silk Road, Shaanxi
CHCALL $16.95
Province is a must-see for
Chinese Architecture all travelers. This guidebook
By Andrea Lee & Selina Lim leads the reader through
ISBN: 9787508509969 Pages: 154 this glorious ancient history
CHARCH $16.95 up to Xians modern role as
the gateway to Chinas vast
Chinese Arts and Crafts northwest frontier.
By Hang Jian & Guo Qiuhui Odyssey Publication, 2005 5 x 8
ISBN: 9787508509631 Pages: 130 ISBN: 9789622177291 Pages: 336
CHARCR $16.95 XISHTE $23.95

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Beijing & Shanghai The Temples of Beijing
By Peter Hibbard Edited by Lan Peijin

Silk Road Magazine prais- Temple-hopping in Beijing is


es that this up-to-date worthy of an Olympic sport of
guide includes special its own. Before your marathon
topics, literary excerpts of the Forbidden City, why not
and archive pictures and warm up with sprints to some
illustrations sprinkled of the fascinating temples
throughout, which meld scattered around Beijing?
with the main text and More than forty si and miao
colorful contemporary pic- (temples) are featured with
tures to present as full and beautiful photos and detailed
comprehensive an under- bi-lingual maps showing exact
standing of Chinas urban locations.
powerhouses as youll find Foreign Languages Press, 2006 - 5 x 9
anywhere in print. ISBN: 9787119043883 Pages: 114
Odyssey Publications, 2006 5 x 8 TEBEIJ $14.95
ISBN: 9789622177642 Pages: 600
BESHAN $24.95

China: Renaissance of the


Beijing Legends Middle Kingdom
By Jin Shoushen By Chris Chan, Neil Art & Paul Mooney

No matter whether you are


The authors family has lived a first-time visitor or an
in Beijing for generations old China hand, this guide
and these tales date back to book will lead you through
the founding of the Ming Dy- the larger cities, including
nasty in 1421, outlining the all the main tourist sites,
citys layout, chief monu- to the more remote prov-
ments and myriad legends inces, including several
for a fascinating glimpse climbable mountains.
into the lives of rulers as Odyssey Publications, 2006
well as of ordinary people. 5 x8
Panda Books, 2004 4 x 7 ISBN: 9789622177505
ISBN: 9787119037486 Pages: 142 Pages: 424
BELEGE $6.95 CHREMI $22.95

The Charm of Beijing


With 15 million inhabitants, its no wonder that Beijing
is filled with a plethora of passions and cultures. Each
one of these six specialty guides is on the mark in re-
vealing a part of Beijing that is essential to the citys
make-up. Understand Beijing like a local!
China Pictorial Publishing House, 2006 6 x 8

Beijing's Pastimes of Yesteryear


ISBN: 9787802200654 Pages: 114
BEPAYE $9.95

Beijing's Siheyuan
ISBN: 9787802200661 Pages: 106
BESIHE $9.95

Traditional Opera in Beijing


ISBN: 9787802200678 Pages: 106
TROPBE $9.95

Beijing Local Delicacies


ISBN: 9787802200647 Pages: 116
BELODE $9.95

Beautiful Villages of Beijing Strolling the Streets of Beijing


ISBN: 9787802202146 Pages: 112 ISBN: 9787802200630 Pages: 116
BEVIBE $9.95 STSTBE $9.95

Community Culture of Beijing Enjoying Tea in Beijing


ISBN: 9787802202139 Pages: 110 ISBN: 9787802200623 Pages: 116
COCUBE $9.95 ENTEBE $9.95

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Ich Bin Ein Beijinger NEW! Beijing by Foot NEW!
By Kaiser Kuo
The most practical guide yet
A poignant, humorous and for walking China's capital!
delightfully engaging portrait Beijing by Foot shows you
of contemporary Beijing and the real city behind the tour-
its lazy, prideful, garrulous ist facade, all contained in a
and potty-mouthed residents handsome deck of 40 cards
whom the author also praises - each handy card contain-
as, the warmest, best-hu- ing an interesting walk - to
mored and most easygoing lead you through neighbor-
people in all of China. hoods old and new while you
Immersion Guides, 2009 - 5 x 8 uncover forgotten ruins and
ISBN: 9787510101809 Pages: 152 little-known corners.
ICBIEI $15.95 Immersion Guides, 2008 - 4 x 6
ISBN: 9787802029026 Pages: 40
BEFOOT $15.95

Insider's Guide to Beijing 2009 Beijing Taxi Guide


5th Annual Ed.

Here it is: the definitive guide Getting to your


to travelling in Beijing. No destination by taxi
other guide like the Insiders in Beijing can be a
Guide to Beijing is fully up- marathon of Olym-
dated every year and written pian proportions -
by a team of people who live even with a veteran
in China's capital and love it. driver. To help you
This gives the Guide accuracy (and your cabbie)
and currency that no ordinary find your way and
tourist guidebook can equal, navigate the city with confidence, this essential guide
and makes it indispensable contains maps, useful Chinese phrases and bilingual ad-
for resident and visitor alike. dresses of over 400 key venues, from A for airport to Z
True Run Media, 2009 - 5 x 8 for zoo, shopping centers to suburban compounds.
ISBN: 9787802029507 Pages: 620 Immersion Guides, 2008 - 4 x 2 4/3
INGU09 $15.95 ISBN: 9787802028821 Pages: 238
BETAGU $9.95
Coming in early 2010: Insiders Guide to Beijing 2010
Beijing Kids Family Guide

A Food-Lover's Journey Around China Beijing Eats NEW!

Longtime Beijing
Wander across Chi- resident and food
na, sampling region- writer, Eileen Wen
al delicacies in their Mooney has spent
natural habitat, dig- years chowing down,
ging into the history from luxury hotel
of each dish, and haute cusine to lo-
learning the stories cal hutong hole-in-
of the dishes and the-wall, and knows
people. Each mouth where the best of
watering regional Chinas great cook-
cuisine is described ing styles can be
in great detail. found in China's
Foreign Language Press, 2007 - 8 X 8 capital.
ISBN: 9787119041759 Pages: 156 China Population Publishing House, 2009 - 7 x 7
FOLOJO $16.95 ISBN: 9787802029439 Pages: 336
BEEATS $15.95

Spicy Chinese Cuisine Healthy Chinese Cuisine


Clear and easy-to- Perfect for diners
use with 100 photos who: love Chinese
of spicy Chinese food but struggle to
dishes, this pocket understand menus
book makes ordering in Chinese; are tired
a cinch, so that you of greasy, salty food;
can get on with the abide by dietary re-
tongue-tingling busi- strictions (i.e. veg-
ness of exploring the ans or vegetarians);
fieriest and most flavorful pepper-piqued fare that China enjoy trying new dishes and tastes; wish to eat healthily
has to offer. and want to stay fit.
Immersion Guides, 2007 3 x 5 Immersion Guides, 2007 - 5 x 3
ISBN: 9780977333479 Pages: 100 ISBN: 9780977333462 Pages: 100
SPCHCU $9.95 HECHCU $9.95t

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One Night in Beijing Immersion Guides: Lhasa

This lavish, large-format Features gorgeous photo-


photo book is a visual graphs, handy maps and a
feast borne of the co- practical English-Tibetan-
operation of 30 of Bei- Mandarin glossary, as well
jings most talented art as profiles of artists, monks,
photographers and pho- business owners, and other
tojournalists, brought local personalities whose per-
together on one special spectives and experiences in-
night to assemble a form this magical Himalayan
rich, unprecedented visual portrait of this massive me- hub.
tropolis and its incomparable residents. Immersion Guides, 2007 - 5 x 8
Immersion Guides, 2007 - 12 X 9 ISBN: 9780977333431 Pages: 300
ISBN: 9780977333486 Pages: 226 LHASA $15.95
ONNIBE $29.95

Beijing Excursion Guide Mandarin Phrasebook


Details up to a dozen destina- Packed with essential phrases,
tions all within a days trav- vocabulary and Beijing slang as
eling distance from Beijing. well as over 30 labeled illustra-
Families, athletes, aesthetes tions, this indispensable book
and gourmands will find a per- gives you the essential words
fect get-away for every season and phrases to survive and thrive
and budget. Camp, hike, cy- in any situation from ordering a
cle, climb, shoot, sail, swim, meal and bargaining in the mar-
ski, spelunk, drink or gawk: kets to renting an apartment and
you choose how to explore the interviewing a baby-sitter.
greater Beijing area. Immersion Guides, 2006 - 4 x 7
Immersion Guides, 2007 5 x 8 ISBN: 9780977333424 Pages: 352
ISBN: 9780977333455 Pages: 178 MAPHRA $7.95
BEEXGU $12.95

Map of North America


Maps Dimensions: 15 x 21
ISBN: 9787503130311
Map of the People's MAP6 $1.95
Republic of China
Dimensions: 29 x 42 Shanghai Tourist Map
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MAP7 $4.95
Map of the People's
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MAP4 $6.95 MAP8 $3.95

Map of the World Yangzi River Map (English Only)


Dimensions: 29 x 42 Odyssey Publications, 2002 27 x 39
ISBN: 9787503130939 ISBN: 9789622177154
MAP5 $6.95 MAP11 $9.95

Streetsmart Series Mini Guides


These pocket-sized, gloss-laminated, accordion-fold Small enough to fit in a pock-
maps are graphic works of art that work. With 576 et or bag, Explorer Mini Visi-
square inches of immensely legible cartographic infor- tors Guides contain a wealth
mation and diagrammatic 3-D illustrations, these are of insider tips on the best
indispensable advances to business and recreational sights, shopping, bars and
travelers alike. Van Dam Media, 2008 restaurants in town, ensur-
ing you get the most from
Beijing your visit.
4" x 9" Closed; 9" x 32" Open
Explorer Publishing, 2008 - 4 x 4
ISBN: 9781932527964
STSMBJ $8.95 Beijing
ISBN: 9789948033288 Pages: 230
Hong Kong MIBEJI $11.95
4" x 9" Closed; 9" x 24" Open
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TCM
Titles featured here represent only the newest additions to our TCM catalog.
New Please visit www.chinabooks.com for our complete TCM listing.

Clinical Research & Application A Practical Handbook of


of Acupuncture & Tuina Acupuncture Points
By Jiang Song-he & Yang Guan-h By Jin Shi-ying, Jin Wan-cheng & Jin Pu

Clinical Research and Ap- The handbook dwells on the


plication of Acupuncture location, indication, nee-
and Tuina provides a full de- dling method of each point
scription of the acupuncture on the 12 primary channels
points with their functions as well as the du and ren
and treatment methods as vessels, extra points. Many
well as some clinical facts illustrations are inserted
and scientific research. This in the text. The very clear
clinical guide to disease also combination of text and il-
provides a full description of lustration for each point
tuina techniques and appli- enables TCM students and
cations along with some re- acupuncturists a clear prac-
search proving their efficacy. tical outlook.
People's Medical Publishing House, People's Medical Publishing House,
2008 - 7 x 10 2008 - 7 x 10
ISBN: 9787117080514 Pages: 322 ISBN: 9787117098311 Pages: 190
CLREAP $69.95 PRHAAC $29.95

International Standard English, Chinese:


Clinical Reasoning in Chinese Medicine
Basic Nomenclature of Chinese Medicine
By Hu Zhen &Dong Fei-xia
By World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies

The WFCMS invited over 200 This book was compiled to


specialists from 68 countries deepen the understanding
and 70 academic institutions and application of the funda-
of Chinese medicine to create mental principles of diagno-
and develop the International sis and treatment in Chinese
Stardard Nomenclature (ISN) medicine with an emphasis
for Chinese medicine. The on certain key principles
WFCMS International Stan- commonly applied in clini-
dard Nomenclature includes cal practice. Numerous case
6526 terms. Each coded en- studies and classical quotes
try includes Chinese charac- are included to assist the
ters with pinyin and English reader in understanding the
equivalents. All terms are ar- profound concepts involved
ranged according to subject in diagnosis and treatment.
and classified into 21 categories. Peoples Medical Publishing House, 2008 - 7 x 9 1/2
People's Medical Publishing House, 2008 - 7 x 9 ISBN: 9787117102056 Pages: 218
ISBN: 9787117093569 Pages: 790 CLRECH $34.95
BANOCH $59.95

Zhang Zhong-jing's Clinical Application Clinical Applications of Eight Essential


of 50 Medicinals Classical Formulae
By Huang Huang By Zheng Wei-da

Dr. Huang has written over This great clinical textbook


ten herbal textbooks compil- enumerates a concise num-
ing his personal views and ber of essential formulas
clinical experience of indis- which are highly effective in
pensable and useful formu- clinic and demonstrates not
las. This book compares and only the ingredients, func-
analyzes the relative terms tions, indications and ex-
from the Discussion on Cold planation of each classical
Damage and the Essential formula, but also describes
Prescriptions of the Golden their uses by modifying the
Cabinet, in combination with ingredients and dosages. It
the clinical experiences of also provides an explicit de-
Dr. Huang. It discusses the clinical applications and in- scription of the relationship between several groups of
dications for 50 medicinals that were frequently used by formulas, understanding the ingredients, rules of modi-
Zhang Zhong-jing. fication, and clinical applications.
Peoples Medical Publishing House, 2008 - 7 x 10 Peoples Medical Publishing House, 2008 - 7 x 10
ISBN: 9787117092074 Pages: 590 ISBN: 9787117092050 Pages: 402
ZHZHCL $49.95 CLAPEI $39.95

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Applications of Chinese Formula
Dermal Needling Therapy NEW!
Compatibility NEW!
By Zhang Xue-li, Liu Ying
By Li Fei, Chai Rui-ji, Fan Qiao-ling

This book introduces the This manual provides a de-


fundamentals of dermal tailed explanation of the
needling therapy It sup- combination rules of vari-
plies the locations and the ous herbal formulas, their
indications of commonly effects, and clinical appli-
used acupuncture points cations Scientific analysis
of the fourteen channels of 18 types of formulas
as well as extra points. It and describing their me-
also outlines the diagnosis, dicinal effect are provided,
treatment, point combina- as well as results of clini-
tion and point selection, cal research, experimental
as well as presents the studies, and the pharma-
treatment for 86 common cology and chemistry of
diseases. the modern formulas.
Peoples Medical Publishing House, 2008 - 7 x 10 Peoples Medical Publishing House, 2008 - 7 x 10
ISBN: 9787117106368 Pages: 302 ISBN: 9787117092067 Pages: 514
DENETH $39.95 APCHFO $49.95

Endometeriosis: Help from Chinese Medicine Study Guide:


Chinese Medicine NEW! Materia Medica NEW!
By Wang Qing & Carl Stimson By Zhong Gan-sheng

For patients with endome- As a guide for Chinese ma-


triosis, Chinese medicine teria medica, this book cov-
can provide extraordinary ers a broad content from
results. Not only can it im- the history and fundamen-
prove symptoms, but it may tal theories to specific me-
help reduce or even elimi- dicinals.
nate the need for pharma- PMPH, 2007 - 8 x 11
ceuticals. ISBN: 9787117106405
People's Medical Publishing House, Pages: 498
2008 - 7 x 8 CHMEST $59.95
ISBN: 9787117097710 Pages: 158
ENHECH $16.95

Insomnia: Help from Streetwise Guide:


Chinese Medicine NEW! Chinese Herbal Medicine
By Wu Yuan-yuan, Wang Dong & Carl Stimson By Wong Kang Ying & Martha Dahlen

For patients with insomnia, Concise descriptions and vivid


Chinese medicine can pro- color photographs of 60 com-
vide extraordinary results. mon herbs, accompanied by the
Not only can it improve history of the herbs and their
symptoms, but it may help use in traditional Chinese medi-
reduce or even eliminate the cine. Contains tonic recipes
need for pharmaceuticals. and index.
Peoples Medical Publishing House, Red Mansions, 1999 - 5 x 8
2009 - 7 x 8 ISBN: 9781891688010 Pages: 52
ISBN: 9787117112055 Pages: 134 STGUC1 $11.95
INHECH $14.95

How Can Chinese Medicine Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion


Help My Diabetes? Revised Edition

By Li Xiao-li & Carl Stimson Edited by Cheng Xinnong

This guide is a perfect in- This definitive acupuncture


troduction to the TCM re- text, used for licensing ex-
sources for the treatment aminations in many states,
of diabetes out there. Filled remains an essential refer-
with full-color photo illus- ence for professionals and
trations. Topics range from students.
prevention through diet, ex- Foreign Languages Press, 1999
ercise, acupuncture, herbs, 7 x 10
tui-na massage and more. ISBN: 9787119017587 Pages: 590
People's Medical Publishing House, CHACMR $59.95
2007 - 7 x 8
ISBN: 9787117091190 Pages: 168
HOCACH $17.95

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TCM
Shi Xuemin's Comprehensive Textbook of An Illustrated Atlas of the Commonly Used
Acupuncture and Moxibustion Chinese Materia Medica 3 Vol.
By Shi Xuemin, Ph. D., Tianjin Univ. of TCM By Qian Xin-zhong, Beijing Univ. of Chinese Medicine

The culmination of over forty Combines 555 Chinese me-


years of clinical experience dicinal herbs with scientific
and insight by Chinas most descriptions of the medi-
distinguished modern living cines source plant, mineral
acupuncture master includes or animal. Each herb is ac-
discussions of channel and companied with a detailed
collateral theories, points description that include area
location and energetics, acu- of cultivation, preparation,
puncture needling and moxi- pharmacological properties,
bustion techniques. suggested dosages and an
People's Medical Publishing House, intricate illustration.
2006 8 x 12 People's Medical Publishing House,
ISBN: 9787117086998 2007 - 8 x 12
Pages: 1,462 (2 vol boxed set) ISBN: 9787117092579, 9787117092654, 9787117092647 Pages: 1,560
SHXUCO $159.95 ILATCO $499.95

Chinese Style Foot Massage for Essential Chinese Medicine:


Common Illnesses Improving Blood Circulation
By Wang Fu-chun, Changchun TCM Univ. By Zhou Jue Jing

With over 794 illustrations, A bi-lingual guide detailing


this hands-on guide ad- fifty-two of the most com-
dresses 33 common dis- monly seen and used me-
eases that can be cured dicinal herbs classified as
through foot massage. De- blood-activating, hemostat-
tails 15 manipulation tech- ic or astringent. Includes
niques, provides helpful color photos and describes
advice for diet and exercise the actions and uses of
and takes you step-by-step each herb, with recipes to
through information rarely improve blood circulation
shown about foot mas- and alleviate blood-related
sage. aches and pains.
People's Medical Publishing House, Asiapac Books, 2008 - 7 x 10
2007 - 8 x 11 ISBN: 9789812294708 Pages: 240
ISBN: 9787117090926 Pages: 254 ESCHME $29.95
CHSTFO $29.95

Chinese Massage DVDs


Intended for beginning and advanced students of TCM, these Chinese Massage DVDs present a range of subject
matters at an affordable price and an easy-to-learn format. Note: All DVDs share the same ISBN. Please specify
code if ordering separately. BC Communication, 2006 ISBN: 9787885184094 $9.95 each

Naprapathy Head Massage


CHMANA 110 min CHMAHE 110 min
Cupping Acupuncture
CHMACU 110 min CHMAAC 110 min

Hand Massage Scraping Therapy


CHMAHA 110 min CHMASC 110 min

Ear Massage Thenar (Foot) Massage


CHMAEA 110 min CHMATH 110 min

Chinese Medicinal Food DVDs


Presented by medicinal food expert Sun Rongcan, this five-part series highlights a dozen dishes for each of the four
seasons as well as an overview on the curative powers of health-inducing eating. Note: All 5 DVDs share the same
ISBN. Please specify code if ordering separately.
BC Communications, 2007 ISBN: 9787884087976 $9.95 each

Curative Food Dishes CHMEF1 43 min


Spring Dishes CHMEF2 47 min
Summer Dishes CHMEF3 48 min

Autumn Dishes CHMEF4 44 min

Winter Dishes CHMEF5 50 min

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Acupuncture Wall Charts All charts also available in Spanish-Chinese. Visit www.chinabooks.com.
People's Medical Publishing House, 2006 - 20 x 34

Auricular Full Color Hand Full Color Foot Tui Na Foot


Acupuncture Point Reflexology Wall Reflexology Wall Reflexology Wall
Wall Chart Chart Chart Chart
ISBN: 9787117079952 ISBN: 9787117080101 ISBN: 9787117080071 ISBN: 9787117079778
CHRAAE $19.95 CHRHRE $15.95 CHRFRE $15.95 CHRTNE $15.95

Pocket Color Hand


and Foot
Reflexology Chart
ISBN: 9787117080132 Pgs: 24
POCOHE $9.95

Scalp Acupuncture Acupuncture Point Acupuncture and


Wall Chart Wall Chart Microsystem Wall Chart
ISBN: 9787117079815 ISBN: 9787117080095 ISBN: 9787117080378
CHRSAE $19.95 CHRAPE $39.95 CHRAMS $49.95

TCM Body Models HANDAS


Need a hand in studying acupuncture and reflexology? Have an
earful to tell us about your head full of facts? Kick up your feet
and give your body a rest with these models that will make lo-
cating acupuncture points a breeze. If books just arent enough
and your roommate refuses to be your human pin cushion, use
these anatomically correct body parts complete with their acu-
puncture points and courses of meridians. Bilingual instruc-
tional pamphlet included with each model.
Hand
HANDAS 13cm Small Acupuncture $9.95
Foot
FOOTAS 15cm Small Acupuncture $9.95 EARLR
FOOTRB 20cm Large Reflexology $19.95
Ear/Head
EARS 13cm Small Ear Acupuncture $9.95
EARL 18cm Large Ear Acupuncture $19.95
EARLR 22cm Large Ear Reflexology $19.95
MAN50E
HEADA 30cm Head Acupuncture $19.95
Body
MAN50EC 50cm Male Acupuncture Model (Chinese/English) $35.95
WOM50EC 20cm Female Acupuncture Model (Chinese/English) $35.95
MAN50E 50cm Male Acupuncture Model $35.95
WOM50E 20cm Female Acupuncture Model $35.95 WOM50E HEADA

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DV D s
Note: All DVDs listed are playable on U.S. standard (NTSC or DVD-5) equipment and include
option of Chinese or English subtitles, except when specified.

Chinese Culture
ISBN: 9787885184421
$9.95 EACH
Set of 12: $104.95 (CHCUDSET)

Traditional Chinese Medicine & Wushu 59 min CHCUD1

Embroidery & Chinese Silk 59 min CHCUD2

Gardens & Sculpture 59 min CHCUD3

Pottery, Porcelain & Figures 59 min CHCUD4

Folk Music & Folk Songs 59 min CHCUD5

Acrobatics & Lion Dance 59 min CHCUD6

Costumes of Ethnic Minority Groups,


Imperial Costume & Cheongsams 89 min CHCUD7

Cuisine & Tea 59 min CHCUD8

Dances, Nuo Dance & Yangge Dance 89 min CHCUD9

Paper-cuts & Kites 59 min CHCUD10

Peking Opera & Traditional Painting 59 min CHCUD11

Puppets & Shadow Plays 59 min CHCUD12

Famous Figures of Chinese Culture


ISBN: 9787884082056, Duration: 50 min
$9.95 EACH
Set of 10: $89.95 (CULITSET)

Lao Zi & Zhuang Zi CULIT1

Mo Zi, Cheng Hao & Cheng Yi CULIT2

Zhang Zhongjing & Zhu Zaiyu CULIT3

Zhang Heng & Dukang CULIT4

Cai Wenji & Cai Yong CULIT5

Cao Cao, Cao Pi & Cao Zhi CULIT6

Zhuge Liang & Wu Zetian CULIT7

Du Fu & Bai Juyi CULIT8

Li Shangyin & Han Yu CULIT9

Xuan Zhuang & Yue Fei CULIT10

Emperors of China
Ten of the most famous (or infamous) rulers from Chinas long history are
profiled individually in this documentary series from CCTV.
ISBN: 9787883673712, Duration: 40 min
$9.95 EACH

Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty EMKAQI

King Wu of the Zhou Dynasty EMKIWU

First Emperor Qin EMQIN

Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty EMQIQI

Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty EMTATA

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty EMWUHA

Empress Wu Zetian of the Tang Dynasty EMWUZE

Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern EMXIBE

Wei Dynasty
Emperor Yongle of the Ming Dynasty EMYOMI

Ghengis Khan of the Yuan Dynasty GEKHYU

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Scenery of China
Showcases some of the most sublimely beautiful natural landscapes throughout China.
China Intercontinental Communication Center, 2007; ISBN: 9787887460707, 60 min each
$9.95 EACH Set of 4: $35.95 (SCENESET)

Mt. Heng, Jiuzaigou & Mt. Lu SCENE-1

Mt. E Mei, Lijiang River, Mt. Wuyi & Mt. Tai SCENE-2

Mt. Huang, Kanasi & Zhangjiajie SCENE-3

Qinghai Lake, Mount Hua & Lijiang SCENE-4

China's West
This wonderful six-part series focuses on China's colorful and culturally abundant western regions. Featuring many
different ethnic minorities spread across China's vast and beautiful hinterlands.
BC Communicatioins, 2007; ISBN: 9787887461285, 60 min each
$9.95 EACH Set of 6: $53.95 (CHWESET)

Qinghai Province & the Ningxia Hui CHWEST-1

Autonomous Region
Yunnan Province & Guizhou Province CHWEST-2

Shaanxi Province & Gansu Province CHWEST-3

Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region CHWEST-4

& Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region


Sichuan Province & Chongqing Municipality CHWEST-5

Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region CHWEST-6

Journey in China Series


Travel across China without leaving home! Well-produced documentaries
that cover the mystery and majesty of the Middle Kingdom from urban
centers to remote corners. Shanghai Tendery Music Production Co. Ltd. 55min
$9.95 EACH

Night of Shanghai
ISBN: 9787884203321 JOCHIN-1
Mt. Wudangshan Yaolin Fairyland
ISBN: 9787884203024 JOCHIN-2 ISBN: 9787884203420 JOCHIN-8
Dazu Rock Carving Dujiangyan Irrigation System
ISBN: 9787884203376 JOCHIN-3 ISBN: 9787884250202 JOCHIN-9
Dali Ancient City Mt. Yuntaishan
ISBN: 9787884203369 JOCHIN-4 ISBN: 9787884203857 JOCHIN-10
Stone Forest in Yunnan Chengdu - A Journey to World Heritage
ISBN: 9787884203352 JOCHIN-5 ISBN: 9787884250370 JOCHIN-11
Sanya Hainan Province Splendid Shenzhen
ISBN: 9787884203130 JOCHIN-6 ISBN: 9787884204021 JOCHIN-12
Shanghai Chenghuang Temple Mysterious Forest: Shennong Jia
ISBN: 9787884203369 JOCHIN-7 ISBN: 9787884203017 JOCHIN-13

Crafts of Beijing
3 DVD Boxed Set

Chinese Religions Six traditional crafts are


Documentaries featured: 1) Kitemaking 2)
Peking Opera painted face
ISBN: 9787887460745 60 min models 3) Dough figurines
$9.95 EACH 4) Hairy monkeys 5)
Shadow puppets and 6) Bris-
Chinas Buddhism CHBUDV tle figures.
Choice of Chinese, English or
Chinese Catholicism CHCATH
Japanese soundtrack.
Chinese Christianity CHCHPR Foreign Languages Press, 2007
Duration: 120 minutes.
Chinas Islam CHISDV
ISBN: 9787887182159
Chinas Tibetan Buddhism CHTIBU CRBEIJ $19.95

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DV D s
NEW!
The 12 Animal Zodiac Chinese Festival
The 12 Animal Zodiac is the Experience the colorful and
most well known system of noisy world of fireworks, fes-
Chinese astrology. The 12 Ani- tive feasting, lion and dragon
mal Zodiac attempts to reveal dancers, ChINESE OPERA,
a persons character, relation- Bun towers, New Years mar-
ship, potential and luck thor- ket, Dragon boat racing and
ough a persons life by taking lavish parades in a celebra-
only the year of birth into the tion of the variety of Chinese
calculation. (English only) holidays. (English only)
Opiz Media, 2009 - 35 min Opiz Media, 2007 - 55 min
TWANZO $15.95 CHFEDV $15.95

Welcome To Beijing Chinese Acrobats


Become acquainted with Compiled by the Ministry of
old Beijing by exploring its Cultures Spring Festival, span-
many teahouses, temple fairs, ning from 1994-2003, this doc-
hutongs and courtyard housing umentary presents seventeen
and even a night at the Peking acrobatic troupes who perform
Opera. (English Only) all throughout China.
Opiz Media, 2007 - 85 min Xianmen Audio-Video Publishing House,
WEBEDV $15.95 2004 - 58 min
DVD-10 $9.95

NEW!
ERA - Intersection of Time Spine Dates
ERA is a multimillion-dollar Coveting the wealth of the pros-
stunning acrobatic extravagan- perous Yin family, a housekeep-
za. The most expensive stage- er schemes to have her beautiful
show ever produced in China. It daughter, Suanzao (Spine Date)
is a combination of traditional betrothed to the Yins idiot son
Chinese acrobatic arts and by eliminating the servant boy
modern technology. It utilizes Suanzao truly loves. Set in an-
computer-controlled lighting, cient Shanxi, this show features
sound, and water curtain to wonderful displays of dance,
render a dream-like world. music, stage design, costume and props.
Dir: Debra Brown, 2008 - 72 min Dir: Zhang Jigang, 2005 - 122 min
ISBN: 9787885039641 ISBN: 9787883678335
ERINTI $10.95 SPDATE $9.95

Raise the Red Lantern Mother and Son Seeking the Sun
A ballet drama (based on the Based on a Zhuang nationality
film) that combines Western art folktale, a beautiful pregnant
with various styles of Chinese woman living in a dark and cold
dancing and music, elegant world travels to the ends of the
costumes and sophisticated earth seeking the brightness
stage design for amazing visual and warmth of the sun. Her
experience. pursuit is eventually undertaken
Directed by Zhang Yimou, ISBN: by her son, his mission compli-
9787883671299 cated when he falls in love with
DVDDA-1 $9.95 a beautiful maiden on his journey.
Art Troupe of Nanning, 2004 - 109 min
ISBN: 9787884085538
MOSOSE $9.95

Dunhuang My Dreamland Shaolin in the Wind


Using the famous Buddhist In this modern dance meets
caves in Gansu as a backdrop, martial arts spectacular, a
this folktale follows Mogao as scholar-turned-warrior-monk,
he crosses the desert to paint trained at the legendary Shao-
murals in Dunhuang, and falls lin Temple, seeks to avenge the
in love with Yueya, a young murder of his lover at the hands
woman who saves his life. Ulti- of marauding bandits.
mately their love is foiled by her Performed by Henan Zhengzhou Song
domineering father. and Dance Troupe, 2005 - 110 min
Played by the Singing and Dancing Troupe of Lanzhaou, Gansu Province, ISBN: 9787883678199
2003 - 104 min. ISBN: 9787883671305 SHWIND $9.95
DUMYDR $9.95

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New
From Slave to General 2 disc set - 1979 A Railway in the Cloud 2007

Epic telling of the rise of An epic story about three gen-


Luo Xiao, a Yi minority slave erations of workers who toiled
who went from a foot soldier on the construction of the Qin-
fighting against corrupt war- ghai-Tibet Railroad.
lords in the 1920s to a com- Dir: Feng Xiaoning; 108 min; ISBN:
manding officer resisting the 9787884783465
Japanese in the 1940s only RACLOU $9.95
to die before the founding of
the PRC.
Dir:Wang Yan; 162 min; ISBN: 9787884303625
FRSLGE $12.95

Railway Guerrillas 1956 Killer in Double-flag Town 1990

Based on the memoirs of a real (Also known as Swordsman in


group of underground fighters Double-Flag Town.) Not a typi-
in Shandong Province during cal kung-fu film but more like
World War II, the films realism a Leone spaghetti western with
is enhanced by location shoot- swords, set in a remote desert
ing at many of the actual sites town fallen on hard times. The
where they engaged Japanese atmospherics and setting are
forces. B&W top-notch in this tale of (what
Dir: Zhao Ming; 80 min; ISBN: else) retribution for previous
9797884087432 wrongdoing amidst simple lives and moral ambiguities.
RAGUER $9.95 Dir: He Ping; 90 min; ISBN: 9787886113949
KIDOTO $9.95

Reconnaissance Across the Yangtze 1954 Heroic Sons and Daughters 1964

In the spring of 1949, PLA com- Set in North Korea during the
mandos swim across the Yang- Korean War, a young soldiers
tze to infiltrate the large Na- death leads a Chinese army po-
tionalist force stationed north litical officer to reunite with his
of the river. After a number long-lost daughter, given up for
of suspense-filled encounters adoption as an infant eighteen
with the enemy, they are able years earlier. Reluctant to tell
to glean invaluable information her the truth about her parent-
for the ensuing battle. Awarded age, yet wanting to reconnect
a Best Film prize by the Minis- with his only child, the officer
try of Culture in 1957. debates how to proceed. B&W
Dir: Tang Xiaodan; 105 min; ISBN: 9797884087272 Dir: Wu Zhaodi; 109 min; ISBN: 9787884084968
REACYA $9.95 HESODA $9.95

Code Name: Cougar 1989 Erma's Wedding 2008

Local color and customs abound


An action thriller where an Asian in this entertaining story, set in
terrorist organization highjacks the mountains of Western Chi-
a Taiwan airliner and lands it on na, concerning Erma, a beau-
the Chinese mainland. As the tiful Qiang minority girl, be-
plane sits on the ground, the trothed by her family to Duoba,
hijackers make their demands, a local tailor. Erma, however, is
forcing the Beijing and Taipei in love with the English teacher
governments to work together in town, Liu Dachuan, a Han.
on a rescue plan for the hostages. Gong Lis portrayal Much intrigue and culture clash follows amidst plans for
of a heroic flight attendant earned her Best Supporting Erma's wedding, as competing interests vie for a tradi-
Actress at the 100 Flowers Awards. tional village marriage ceremony vs. a modern wedding
Dri: Zhang Yimou, Yeung Fung Leung; 77 min; ISBN: 9787886113116 in town. Much of the film was shot in the area of Sich-
CONACU $9.95 uan later devastated by the May 2008 earthquake.
Dir: Han Wanfeng; 90 min; ISBN: 9787884783489
ERWEDD $9.95

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DV D s
Shower 1999 Seventeen Years 1999

A funny, touching story of Bei- A woman is release on the eve


jing familys fight to preserve of Chinese New Year after being
their traditional bathhouse in imprisoned for killing her step-
the face of repid moderniza- sister, in this story of a family,
tion. Winner at the 1999 To- of people overcome by their
ronto International Film Festival surroundings, and of human
and 2000 Seattle Film Festival. feelings restored to life.
Dir: Zhang Yang; 89 min; Dir: Zhang Yuan; 83 min; ISBN:
DVDMO-2 $9.95 9787884085330
SEYEAR $9.95

Rickshaw Boy 1982 New Years Sacrifice 1956

A stunningly recreated adapta- An emotional adaptation of the


tion of Lao Shes famous story great modern writer Lu Xuns
(the novel Camel Xiangzi CAXI stark story following a servant
is also available from CB), set in girl from young widowhood to
early 20C Beijing, of a country embittered old age, victimized
boy coming to the big city, his by circumstances, by supersti-
dreams of striking it rich run- tionsand by the fact that she
ning headlong into the all-too- is a woman. A cogent attack on
real nightmare of a rickshaw the humiliations and hardships
pullers poverty-stricken life. endured by women in tradition-
Dir: Ling Zifeng; 113 min; ISBN: 9787880007961 al Chinese society with major film star Bai Yang as the
RIBODV $9.95 trod upon heroine.
Dir: Sang Hu; 94 min; ISBN: 9787880008449
NEYESA $9.95

Farewell My Concubine 1993 Ashima 1964

An epic film, spanning over 50 Feel your spirits lifted with this
years, follows the intertwined lovely music-filled minority
lives of two opera stars from film starring the radiant Yang
their entry as young boys into Likun (5 Golden Flowers), this
the Peking Opera School in time as a Sani (Yi) woman in
1924 to their reunion in 1977. Yunnan. Based on the legend
Dir: Chen Kaige; 164 min; of a beautiful girl, Ashima, kept
ISBN: 9787880008364 imprisoned by a tribal chiefs
FAMYCO $9.95 evil son while her lover, Ahei, rushes to rescue her.
Dir: Liu Qiong; 88 min; ISBN: 9797884082031
ASHIMA $9.95

Go Home 2005 The Road Home 2000

One of the first films to deal A sweeping old-fashioned love


with the problems of migrant story set in rural north China.
workers, whose cheap labor is Winner at the 2000 Berlin Inter-
fueling much of Chinas great national Film Festival and 2001
economic growth. Sundance Film Festival.
Dir: Wang Jia; 85 min; Dir: Zhang Yimou; 110 min; ISBN:
ISBN: 9787880541427 6937475385155
GOHODV $9.95 DVDMO-4 $9.95

Early Spring 1963 Troubled Laughter 1979

A teacher seeking to escape One of the first films to deal


urban unrest comes to a small with the excesses of the Cul-
village and is soon caught be- tural Revolution. In 1975, Fu
tween his love for a landowners Bin, a journalist, battles his
beautiful progressive daughter conscience and political de-
and a sense of responsibility mands of the time about how
to a widow constrained by con- much truth needs to be re-
servative tradition. Heavily criti- ported. Fus conflicted mind
cized on the eve of the Cultural Revolution, politics take of how best to serve the people (and his family) lead to
a decided backseat to the moving central romance. some amusing fantasy sequences.
Dir: Xie Tieli; 98 min; ISBN: 9787880007770 Dir: Yang Yanjin, Deng Yimin; 92 min; ISBN: 9787884081523
EASPRI $9.95 TRLAUG $9.95

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The Lin Familys Shop 1959 Magic Braid 1987

Based on Mao Duns well-known Lots of martial arts action in this


1930s story, a small town mer- box-office hit featuring a warrior
chant in a riverfront Jiangnan whose late-Qing hair style, a long
town struggles to survive, braid, is his ultimate fighting
caught between a local boycott weapon against all opponents.
of Japanese goods and corrupt Dir: Zhang Zien; 94 min;
government officials. ISBN: 9787886113604
Dir: Shui Hua; 83 min; ISBN: MABRDV $9.95
9787880008289
LIFASH $9.95

The Last Emperor 1987 Life 1984

Winner of nine Academy Awards Adapted from Lu Yaos acclaimed


including Best Picture and shot novel of the same name and win-
on location at the Forbidden ner of the 100 Flowers Award for
City, this is the epic story of Best Film, this is an unvarnished
Puyi, who ascended to the de- look at the attempts an educated
clining Qing Dynasty throne at village youth makes to better
three, was deposed in 1911, re- himself by coming to the city in
instated by the Japanese puppet search of work. A moving, pre-
government in the 1930s and scient preview of the rural-to-ur-
eventually sent for reeducation after the establishment ban mass migration still unfold-
of the PRC before his death in 1967. ing throughout China today.
Dir: Bernardo Bertolucci; 156 min; ISBN: 9787880008487 Dir: Wu Tianming; 125 min; ISBN: 9787884085200
LAEMDV $12.95 (2-disc set) LIFEDV $9.95

The Letter with Feathers 1954 Chess King 1988

This classic childrens film from During the Cultural Revolution, an


the early years of the PRC is set extremely talented chess player,
during the Anti-Japanese War in Wang Yisheng, is sent to a labor
North China. A young shepherd camp with other students. Here,
boy, Hai Wa, is entrusted to de- Wangs rebellious behavior has
liver an important letter to the him contemplating moves in re-
Eighth Route Army. Confronted by sponse to both the camps policies
Japanese soldiers, Hai Wa clev- and in the ultimate chess tourna-
erly not only keeps the letter safe, but leads the enemy ment against nine top-flight competitors at once.
into a mountain ambush. Dir: Teng Wenji; 88 min; ISBN: 9787886115059
Dir: Shi Hui; 66 min; ISBN: 9787884089314 CHKING $9.95
LEFEAT $9.95

The Red Elephant 1982 A Terracotta Warrior 1990

A group of Dai minority school- A reincarnated concubine, now


children search for a mythical a vain actress in a 1930s film,
auspicious creature in the stun- disturbs an imperial tomb, bring-
ning forests of Yunnans Xish- ing her immortal former lover,
uangbanna. general to the first emperor of
Dir: Zhang Jianya, Xie Xiaojing, Tian China, back to life.
Zhuangzhuang; 75 min; Dir: Chen Xiao Dong; 105 min;
ISBN: 9787884083954 ISBN: 9787884084029
REELEP $9.95 TEWARR $9.95

Song of Youth 1959 Xiao Hua 1979

A co-ed activist (the fetching Xie Joan Chen (Chen Chong) in one
Fang, Chinas leading young ac- of her earliest roles as a teenager
tress of the late 50s-early 60s) in 1947 seeking desperately to
is caught between her love for a reunite with her brother in the af-
charismatic student leader and termath of wars end.
the nascent Communist move- Dir: Zhang Zheng; 96 min;
ment of the 1930s. ISBN: 9787880008661
Dir: Cui Wei, Chen Huaiai; 157 min: XIAOHU $9.95
ISBN: 9787880007947
SOYODV $9.95

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