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International Brand Management of Chinese Companies: Case Studies on the Chinese Household Appliances and Consumer Electronics Ind This book is a must read for all those interested in building successful global brands and for all those interested in China and Chinese companies - A strange combination? No. Based on extensive research and interviews with Lenovo, Haier, TCL, Hisense and key decision makers worldwide, Sandra Bell gives reasons and identifies a Chinese way of international brand management. She reveals: - Who are Chinese branded companies? Where are they coming from, where are they heading for? What are their strengths and weaknesses regarding branding, marketing and going global? - How does an appropriate brand strategy look like, when Chinese branded companies enter developed markets in the US and Western Europe? What can they learn from successful brands from Japan and Korea? - How have Lenovo, Haier, TCL and Hisense entered the US and Western European markets so far? To what extend have they followed the recommended brand approach. What did they decide differently and why? Read the book and discover yourself.

Medicine in Chinese Cultures: Comparative Studies of Health Care in Chinese and Other Societies This book consists of papers and discussions contributed to a conference, Comparative Study of Traditional and Modern Medicine in Chinese Societies, sponsored by the University of Washington and the Fogarty International Center, National Institutes of Health, and held in Seattle, Washington, February 4-6, 1974. The papers have been revised by the participants and the discussions condensed by the editors. The editors have written introductions for each section, changed the format of presentations to make them more readable and have provided an Introduction and Epilogue. It is hoped the book reflects the excitement that the organizers and participants felt about the conference, and it is believed it will contribute to both the major themes of the conference: Understanding medicine in Chinese culture, and comparative cross-cultural studies of medicine. The conference was characterized by interchanges by social scientists and physicians, China scholars, and students of other cultures and systems of medicine, whose scholarly concerns constantly were intermixed with practical questions about health care.

Socrates in Sichuan: Chinese Students Search for Truth, Justice, and the (Chinese) Way When Peter J. Vernezze took a leave of absence from his position as a philosophy professor to serve as a Peace Corps volunteer in China, he supplemented his main task-teaching English-with leading a weekly philosophical discussion group with Chinese undergraduate and graduate students at Sichuan Normal University in Chengdu. In each session the students debated topics as diverse as the status of truth, the meaning of life, the reality of fate, the definition of sanity, the necessity of religion, and the value of romantic love. Each of the twenty-five chapters focuses on the topic of one evening's discussion, which was always in the form of a question: How are ancient conceptions of virtue holding up in a society overrun by capitalism? Are traditionally conservative sexual values going the way of the rickshaw? Can an atheistic country even have a sense of morality?This unprecedented portrait of the Chinese mind allows the up-and-coming generation-known as the "ba ling hou," or "post-1980s generation"-to express its unique perspective on China-and America. In addition, the book provides the reader with a crash course in Chinese culture, both ancient and modern, as students discuss everything from Confucius to the Edison Chen scandal (a Chinese pop star whose sexually explicit pictures found their way onto the Internet), from classical Chinese poetry to the Super Boy and Super Girl competitions (Chinese versions of American Idol).Throughout, the author provides the intellectual and historical context necessary to appreciate and understand today's China.

Essentials of Chinese Medicine, Volume 1: Foundations of Chinese Medicine These textbooks systematically introduce the basic theories, the diagnostic methods, the therapeutic methods based on symptom differentiation, and the knowledge of principles of health preservation and rehabilitation. They explain the basic methods and theories of acupuncture and moxibustion, as well as expounding upon 151 kinds of Chinese herbs; each Chinese medicinal herb is illustrated. The textbooks also introduce 84 Chinese herbal formulas and 6 associated formulas commonly used in clinical practice. Furthermore, it elucidates treatments of commonly and frequently encountered diseases in internal medicine, surgery, gynecology, pediatrics, ophthalmology and otorhinolaryngology.

Futures of Chinese Cinema: Technologies and Temporalities in Chinese Screen Cultures In recent years, Chinese film has garnered worldwide attention, and this interdisciplinary collection investigates how new technologies, changing production constraints, and shifting viewing practices have shaped perceptions of Chinese screen cultures. For the first time, international scholars from film studies, media studies, history and sociology have come together to examine technology and temporality in Chinese cinema today."Futures of Chinese Cinema" takes an innovative approach, arguing for a broadening of Chinese screen cultures to account for new technologies of screening, from computers and digital video to smaller screens (including mobile phones). It also considers time and technology in both popular blockbusters and independent art films from mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and the Chinese diasporas. The contributors explore transnational connections, including little-discussed Chinese-Japanese and Sino-Soviet interactions. With an exciting array of essays by established and emerging scholars, "Futures of Chinese Cinema" represents a fresh contribution to film and cultural studies.

Chinese People Who Died in Prison Custody: Executed Chinese People, Taiwanese People Who Died in Prison Custody, Guan Yu, Yue Fei, Chapters: Yue Fei, Hiu Lui Ng, Yinreng, Sun Lang, Empress Song, Yinsi, Prince Lian, Princess Duan, Zou Rong, Yintang, . Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 44. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Yue Fei (March 24, 1103 - January 27, 1142) was a famous Chinese patriot and military general who fought for the Southern Song Dynasty against the Jurchen armies of the Jin Dynasty. Since his death, Yue Fei has evolved into the standard model of loyalty in Chinese culture. A biography of Yue Fei was written 60 years after his death by his grandson, the poet and historian Yue Ke ( ) (1183-post 1240). It was later compiled with other such biographies in 1346 as part of the History of Song or S ng Sh?, a massive 496 chapter record of various historical events and biographies of noted Song Dynasty individuals, by Yuan Dynasty Prime-Minister Toktoghan and others. It is located in the 365th chapter of this book and is numbered biography 124. Although it is part of an historic text, this biography includes supernatural elements. For instance, it mentions how Yue's father, Yue He ( ), named him Fei (? - "flight") because a magical Peng alighted on the roof of their family home. It also states Yue Fei "possessed supernatural power" and could "draw a bow of 300 catties." Front cover of General Yue Fei."Yue Fei's second biography, a wuxia fiction named Shuo Yue Quan Zhuan ( - "The Story of Yue Fei," literally "Telling the Complete Biography of Yue Fei"), was written by Qian Cai ( ), who lived sometime during the reigns of Qing Dynasty Emperor Kangxi and Emperor Yongzheng (1661-1735). A dating symbol in its preface points either to the year 1684 or to 1744. It was banned in the reign of Emperor Qianlong. There are two main versions of this novel in existence. The original had eighty chapters. There wa...More: http: //booksllc.net/?id=422308

Peranakan Chinese Porcelain: Vibrant Festive Ware of the Straits Chinese Exuberant, ornate and colorful, Straits Chinese porcelain is a variety of polychrome enameled export ware made to specification in China during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. This lovely porcelain was made for the Straits-born Chinese or Peranakan communities in Penang, Malacca and Singapore and was used on festive occasions such as weddings, birthdays, anniversaries and Chinese New Year. "Peranakan Chinese Porcelain" is illustrated with over 800 full-color photographs of these distinctive porcelain types. Supported by text and photographs on many related aspects of the characteristic Straits Chinese culture, such as architecture, dress and cuisine, "Peranakan Chinese Porcelain" is a wonderful contribution to the history of the Straits Chinese.

Chinese Characters: Their Origin, Etymology, History, Classification and Signfication. a Thorough Study from Chinese Documents A series of etymological lessons classifies 2,300 Chinese characters, noting their modern and archaic forms, pronunciation, origin, semantic content, and variants, plus quotations of classical usage. Supplements include listings of phonetic elements and the primitives on which characters are based, an index of characters based on number of strokes, and other study aids.

The Remaking of the Chinese Character and Identity in the 21st Century: The Chinese Face Practices Wenshan Jia demonstrates that a true liberation of Chinese civic discourse can start with a focus on indigenous cultural practices, such as face practices--the understanding that every human face offers a distinct cultural grammar for acting, speaking, and feeling. Chinese character and identity, the author argues, are primarily functions of communication, and as such, these practices are of enormous consequence to the necessary reconstruction of Chinese identity in the changing socio-economic context of the 21st century. In this way, Jia finds a middle ground between the advocacy of complete Westernization and radical Chinese nationalism: as a pragmatic alternative, communication is key. Never before has facework research been approached so systematically from the standpoint of its relationship to character and identity. Jia's work substantially advances the literature on Chinese communication and presents a unique perspective on its relationship to social transformation. This new paradigm of facework--including analytical methods such as Circular Questioning in addition to major case studies--challenges traditional views while pointing the way toward a new and valuable social-constructionist view.

The Jin Yong Phenomenon: Chinese Martial Arts Fiction and Modern Chinese Literary History This pioneering book is the first English-language collection of academic articles on Jin Yong's works. It introduces an important dissenting voice in Chinese literature to the English-speaking audience. Jin Yong is hailed as the most influential martial arts novelist in twentieth-century Chinese literary history. His novels are regarded by readers and critics as "the common language of Chinese around the world" because of their international circulation and various adaptations (film, television serials, comic books, video games). Not only has the public affirmed the popularity and literary value of his novels, but the academic world has finally begun to notice his achievement as well. The significance of this book lies in its interpretation of Jin Yong's novels through the larger lens of twentieth-century Chinese literature. It considers the important theoretical issues arising from such terms as modernity, gender, nationalism, East/West conflict, and high literature versus low culture. The contributors of the articles are all eminent scholars, including famous exiled scholar, philosopher, and writer Liu Zaifu.

An Introduction to Chinese Philosophy: From Ancient Philosophy to Chinese Buddhism "An Introduction to Chinese Philosophy" unlocks the mystery of ancient Chinese philosophy and unravels the complexity of Chinese Buddhism by placing them in the contemporary context of discourse. Elucidates the central issues and debates in Chinese philosophy, its different schools of thought, and its major philosophers. Covers eight major philosophers in the ancient period, among them Confucius, Laozi, and Zhuangzi. Illuminates the links between different schools of philosophy. Opens the door to further study of the relationship between Chinese and Western philosophy.

Chinese Symbolism and Art Motifs: A Comprehensive Handbook on Symbolism in Chinese Art Through the Ages Gain a deeper appreciation for Chinese art and architecture by understanding its symbols. The Yin and Yang, dragon, phoenix, five elements, and other symbols are explained in their historical and cultural context. "Chinese Symbolism and Art Motifs" also includes articles on Chinese beliefs, customs, arts and crafts, foods, agriculture and medicine. Originally published in 1941, this is the standard reference book, with over 400 illustrations to help clarify and define this ancient, complex culture.

Speaking of Chinese: A Cultural History of the Chinese Language Not a how-to text, this beguiling book is instead a fascinating look at Chinese language and culture. Ranging through history, literature, folklore, linguistics, and sociology, this is a breezy, straightforward primer of surprising breadth.

The Chinese Machiavelli: 3000 Years of Chinese Statecraft The Chinese Machiavelli intends to help Western readers, who may be puzzled by Chinese diplomatic and military strategy, understand the principles that have guided both past and present Chinese leaders. For instance, why have modern communist Chinese leaders often befriended right-wing European politicians who are out of office rather than left-wing leaders in power? Why did they entertain President Nixon while the United States was at war with North Vietnam? Within the framework of a chronological history concentrating on power politics and using the social and cultural scene as a backdrop, the Bloodworths use Chinaas long history to find answers.

Ancient Chinese Thought, Modern Chinese Power The rise of China could be the most important political development of the twenty-first century. What will China look like in the future? What should it look like? And what will China's rise mean for the rest of world? This book, written by China's most influential foreign policy thinker, sets out a vision for the coming decades from China's point of view. In the West, Yan Xuetong is often regarded as a hawkish policy advisor and enemy of liberal internationalists. But a very different picture emerges from this book, as Yan examines the lessons of ancient Chinese political thought for the future of China and the development of a "Beijing consensus" in international relations. Yan, it becomes clear, is neither a communist who believes that economic might is the key to national power, nor a neoconservative who believes that China should rely on military might to get its way. Rather, Yan argues, political leadership is the key to national power, and morality is an essential part of political leadership. Economic and military might are important components of national power, but they are secondary to political leaders who act in accordance with moral norms, and the same holds true in determining the hierarchy of the global order. Providing new insights into the thinking of one of China's leading foreign policy figures, this book will be essential reading for anyone interested in China's rise and international relations.

Ten Thousand Chinese Things.] Ten Thousand Things Relating to China and the Chinese: An Epitome of the Genius, Government, History Title: Ten thousand Chinese Things.] Ten thousand Things relating to China and the Chinese: an epitome of the genius, government, history ... of the Celestial Empire, together with a Sinopsis of the Chinese Collection. By William B. Langdon.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial additional collections of manuscripts and historical items dating back as far as 300 BC.The GENERAL HISTORICAL collection includes books from the British Library digitised by Microsoft. This varied collection includes material that gives readers a 19th century view of the world. Topics include health, education, economics, agriculture, environment, technology, culture, politics, labour and industry, mining, penal policy, and social order. ++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++ British Library Dunn, Nathan; Langdon, William B.; 1842. 273 p.; 8 . 1298.l.5.

Dictionary of Chinese Symbols: Hidden Symbols in Chinese Life and Thought This unique and authoritative guide describes more than 400 important Chinese symbols, explaining their esoteric meanings and connections. Their use and development in Chinese literature and in Chinese customs and attitudes to life are traced lucidly and precisely. An ideal reference book to help one learn and explore further, while simultaneously giving greater insight into many other aspects of Chinese life ... the most authoritative guide to Chinese symbolism available to the general reader today ... a well-researched, informative and entertaining guide to the treasure trove of Chinese symbols.' - South China Morning Post

The 36 Strategies of the Chinese: Adapting Ancient Chinese Wisdom to the Business World As China increasingly becomes an economic powerhouse, Westerners are faced with the challenge of understanding how Chinese business people do business. In order to do so, they must understand not only how China is modernizing, but also five thousand years of underlying Chinese culture. Confucian ethics, Taoist influences, and classics like Sun Zi's Art of War still offer powerful insights. One key influence long overlooked in the West is the "Thirty-Six Strategies": a summary of the key war strategies used by ancient Chinese warriors, which is widely known in China and frequently applied in business, by Chinese businesspeople and others throughout Asia. This book brings these strategies to the West, offering unique and timely insight into the mind of the Chinese strategist. This book presents insightful, thoughtful discussions of all 36 strategies, with examples of how they might be used by Asian businesspeople. The strategies encompass leveraging advantage, exploiting vulnerabilities; offensive strategies; deception, confusion, and what to do when desperate. This book bridges the gap of understanding between East and West -- and it has never been more timely.

Chinese Nutrition Therapy: Dietetics in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) "Kastner's Chinese Nutrition Therapy is an excellent introduction to Chinese dietetics for both students and practitioners of Chinese medicine ... I whole-heartedly endorse his book."--Nigel Wiseman For millennia, the Chinese have taught that a healthy, appropriate diet is an integral part of maintaining good health and healing various disorders. Here, the author demystifies Chinese dietetics, one of the pillars of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Joerg Kastner provides an introduction to the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the "energetics" of foods. Emphasizing a holistic approach throughout, Chinese Nutrition Therapy provides readers with tools for integrating the principles of Chinese dietetics into their daily lives. The book includes a comprehensive classification of more than 300 readily available foods such as vegetables, grains, herbs and spices, fruit, meat, seafood, dairy products, oils and fats, and more. Numerous clinical examples and treatment suggestions artfully combine Western medical conditions with Chinese diagnostic techniques. For this second edition the section on clinical examples has been expanded by detailed chapters on the treatment of obesity and physical and / or emotional fatigue. The explanation of causes of diseases according to Traditional Chinese Medicine, the different symptoms, and the lists of recommended foods and foods to avoid are supplemented by advice on the adequate acupuncture treatment. Highlights: - Descriptions of Chinese dietetics in practice and discussions of dietary factors, such as seasonal adaptations and differing requirements for children and seniors - Practical tips on how to adapt Chinese nutrition therapy to Western products and cooking methods - Clinical examples covering the major organ systems - A handy "A to Z" list of common foods and their healing characteristics An essential reference for students and practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine, this user-friendly book will also be valued by nutritionists, dieticians, physicians, and anyone interested in living a long and healthy life. An award-winning international medical and scientific publisher, Thieme has demonstrated its commitment to the highest standard of quality in the state-of-the-art content and presentation of all of its products. Thieme's trademark blue and silver covers have become bsynonymous with excellence in publishing.

The Practice of Chinese Medicine: The Treatment of Diseases with Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs The new edition of this popular clinical text describes the application of traditional Chinese medical theory to the diagnosis and treatment of up to 48 diseases, conditions and disorders. In addition to the existing 34 covered in the first edition, 14 new conditions and symptoms have been added, and these include common, chronic and acute conditions which clinicians may see in their practice. Each chapter contains aetiology and pathology; differential diagnosis according to TCM; selection of treatments with acupuncture and herbs, with explanation of choices; case studies for illustration; summary of Western differential diagnosis; and discussion of prognosis and prevention. This book again brings the enormous wealth of the author's experience, and his insights in applying TCM medicine to a Western context, to the support of all clinicians whatever their own range of experiences.

The Psyche in Chinese Medicine: Treatment of Emotional and Mental Disharmonies with Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs THE PSYCHE IN CHINESE MEDICINE comprehensively discusses the treatment of mental-emotional disorders with both acupuncture and herbal medicine. Suitable for practitioners and students of Chinese medicine it discusses first the aetiology, pathology and diagnosis of mental disorders. It explores the nature of the Mind (Shen), Ethereal Soul (Hun), Corporeal Soul (Po), Intellect (Yi) and Will-Power (Zhi) and then presents the diagnosis and treatment of the most common psychological disorders with both acupuncture and Chinese herbs in detail. Specific chapters focus on the treatment of common conditions including depression, anxiety, insomnia, panic attacks, bipolar disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Each condition is illustrated with case histories from the author's 35 years-long practice.

The Chinese Way to Health: A Self-Help Guide to Traditional Chinese Medicine This fully-illustrated book features in-depth information on herbal remedies, massage, acupuncture and Tui Na massage.

Healing Your Eyes with Chinese Medicine: Acupuncture, Acupressure, & Chinese Herbs For the past ten years, Andy Rosenfarb has successfully used acupuncture and Chinese medicine to treat a wide range of eye conditions. His treatments include moxibustion techniques, tuina (massage), microcurrent stimulation, Chinese herbs, and qigong exercises, along with "essential acupuncture" where essential oils are placed on acupuncture points. The culmination of his work--which includes a recent pioneering study involving metabolic testing-is this handbook for healing the kinds of conditions too often considered almost impossibly challenging or irreversible. The first half of "Healing Your Eyes with Chinese Medicine "explains Traditional Chinese Medicine and its perspective on the eyes, which is based on the idea that the eyes and the brain work in tandem, not isolation. The second half focuses on proven methods derived from Rosenfarb's practice, including nutritional, supplemental, and lifestyle adjustments. Individual chapters cover eye disorders such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentosa, and many more. This book is intended as a practical manual to help readers understand their eyes and vision more comprehensively, and to learn new, affordable ways for retaining the precious gift of sight.

The Chinese Century: The Rising Chinese Economy and Its Impact on the Global Economy, the Balance of Power, and Your Job Within 20 years-- "possibly far sooner"--China will have the world's largest economy. Already, China is the #2 economy in the world for direct foreign investment, behind the US. That will powerfully impact you: your job, your company, your economic future, and your country. Worldwide bestseller ""The Chinese Century" "reveals how China is restoring its imperial glory by infusing modern technology and market economics into a non-democratic system controlled by the Communist party and bureaucracy. Now in paperback for the first time, this book powerfully demonstrates how China's accelerating growth is leading to a radical restructuring of the global business system. Read it, and you'll discover why the U.S. is most vulnerable to China's ascent... how China is increasingly serving as a counterweight to American economic and geopolitical power... how China's disregard for intellectual property creates sustainable competitive advantage... how China is leveraging the world's most powerful pool of human resources... how China will sustain dominance in low-tech industries as it enters high-tech realms... and how China's growth impacts every global business and consumer. The paperback edition includes a brand-new epilogue with up-to-the-minute strategies and tactics for competing with Chinese companies and succeeding in Chinese markets: best-practice approaches to everything from alliances to product development.

Wearing Chinese Glasses: How (Not) to Go Broke in Chinese Asia You need Chinese glasses to succeed in Chinese Asia. Seeing communication, management, relationships or contracts through Western glasses guarantees problems. You should read Wearing Chinese Glasses, written by a cultural optometrist.

The 12 Chinese Animals: Create Harmony in Your Daily Life Through Ancient Chinese Wisdom The Chinese horoscope holds the key to a better understanding of self and others, and to living a life of harmony. Not just the year of birth, but also the month, day and hour have significance in true Chinese astrology. Master Zhongxian Wu explains how to find your power animal symbols, and how to learn from their wisdom. By fully understanding what each animal signifies, and how they relate to the major hexagrams of the Yijing, he shows that they can help you to find inner peace and live in harmony with family, friends, the wider community, and with nature. Using the wisdom of the twelve animal symbols as a guide, you will learn how to better understand your personality, and make choices that profoundly influence your health, relationships, career, and finances, allowing you to live up to your greatest potential. Making the wisdom of the twelve Chinese animals accessible to the Western reader for the first time in its relationship with the Yijing, this book will be an illuminating

The Chinese Astrology Bible: The Definitive Guide to Using the Chinese Zodiac Written by a leading authority on the history and practice of Chinese astrology, this comprehensive new entry in the continuing "Bible" series brings together all the basics on this ancient form of divination. Filled with color photographs and beautiful illustrations, it covers everything from the 12 animals of the zodiac to calculating your sign to creating a detailed analysis of your chart based on the exact time of your birth. There's also advice on developing your horoscope further, as well as using Chinese astrology in conjunction with Eastern medicine and feng shui.

Chinese Pavilion: Casual Chinese Cooking at Home This book is not about the cuisine of merely one country, but represents a mosaic of many provinces making up a great empire. It is based on powerful traditions of peasant, aristocratic, and philosophical roots (many of the recipes and their ingredients have their origins in Tao diets more than 2000 years ago). For quite some time now, Chinese food has been accepted all over the world as being well suited to the pressures of everyday modern life. Chinese restaurants have become part of our daily lives and many refined and authentic recipes have worked their way into home cooking. Chinese cooking admirably fits today's needs: fast preparation, fresh and authentic flavors, and low calories. In addition, most ingredients are easy to find anywhere. We are even beginning to differentiate Chinese cooking by different regions: Canton has its steamed dumplings, Shanghai its fried raviolis, Szechuan its spicy dishes and sesame noodles, and Beijing its ducks and small steamed bread. We invite you to open these pages and discover the delicious culinary treats of the Middle Empire.

The Chinese Kitchen: Recipes, Techniques, Ingredients, History, and Memories from America's Leading Authority on Chinese Cooking Eileen Yin-Fei Lo, author of award-winning cookbooks, menu developer for top Asian restaurants, and cooking teacher, presents her life's work. Reflecting on her life in food, including her childhood in Canton, China, where she learned to cook at her grandmother's side, Eileen has created an exhaustive cookbook of extensive scope. Everything about Chinese cooking has cultural significance, and much of what Eileen talks about in this book has never appeared in print before in the English language. There are more than 250 recipes in all, including many classic banquet-style recipes, quite a number presented for the first time in the traditional manner, from Peking Duck to Beggar's Chicken. Dozens of the techniques for preparing these elaborate recipes are shown in full-color photographs in the color insert as well. Eileen also includes many of her own creations, such as infused oils and rich, flavorful stocks, essential for cooks who are serious about mastering the ancient art of Chinese cooking. Everything is here: dim sum, congees, stir-fries, rice dishes, noodles, bean curd, meat dishes, and more. For anyone who loves Asian cuisines, this is the ultimate cookbook, and for cookbook lovers and aspiring food professionals, this is required reading.

Your First 100 Words in Chinese Mandarin: Beginner's Quick & Easy Guide to Demystifying Chinese Script [With CD] Unravel the riddle of Chinese script Finally overcome that major obstacle stopping you from learning Mandarin Chinese--comprehending its alphabet "Your First 100 Words in Chinese" introduces you to its alphabet and basic vocabulary in easy-to-remember bites. Each word includes its pinyin romanization, English meaning, and an illustration, so you can visualize a word and remember what it means Get started on the path to Chinese proficiency and: Learn 100 words in eight basic topics--around the house, animals, around town, clothes, opposites, and more Use Scriptbreaker Tips to help you crack the code as you read Chinese words Speak Chinese confidently with help from the pronunciation guide and native speakers on audio CD Sharpen your knowledge of Chinese words, meanings, and pronunciations through audio games and tear-out flashcards Practice new expressions introduced on the audio CD Take the first step to reading and speaking in a new language with "Your First 100 Words in Chinese."

The Second 100 Chinese Characters, Traditional Character Edition: The Quick and Easy Method to Learn the 100 Basic Chinese Charact The major struggle facing all beginning Chinese language students is learning to recognize, read and write hundreds of Chinese characters. "The Second 100 Chinese Characters: Traditional Character Edition" adopts a structural approach that helps students to overcome this initial difficulty and quickly master the basic Chinese characters that are fundamental to this language. Intended for use after "The First 100 Chinese Characters: Traditional Edition, " this second volume contain another 100 characters that have been carefully selected and sequenced for rapid and effective learning. Each Chinese character is shown separately on a single page, along with its English definitions, "hanyu pinyin" romanization, alternate form, a stroke-order guide and ample space for writing practice. Also included are three indexes--alphabetical by the English meanings, the "pinyin" romanization and by radicalsufor quick and easy reference, along with extra sheets of blank boxes for writing practice.

Minimal Old Chinese and Later Han Chinese: A Companion to Grammata Serica Recensa Although long out of date, Bernard Karlgren's Grammata Serica Recensa (1957) remains the most convenient work for looking up Middle Chinese (ca. A.D. 600) and Old Chinese (before 200 B.C.) reconstructions of all graphs that occur in literature from the beginning of writing (ca. 1250 B.C.) down to the third century B.C. In the present volume, Axel Schuessler provides a more current reconstruction of Old Chinese, limiting it, as far as possible, to those post-Karlgrenian phonological features of Old Chinese that enjoy some consensus among today's investigators. At the same time, the updating of the material disregards more speculative theories and proposals. Schuessler refers to these minimal forms as "Minimal Old Chinese" (OCM). He bases OCM on Baxter's 1992 reconstructions but with some changes, mostly notational. In keeping with its minimal aspect, the OCM forms are kept as simple as possible and transcribed in an equally simple notation. Some issues in Old Chinese phonology still await clarification; hence interpolations and proposals of limited currency appear in this update. Karlgren's Middle Chinese reconstructions, as emended by Li Fang-kuei, are widely cited as points of reference for historical forms of Chinese as well as dialects. This emended Middle Chinese is also supplied by Schuessler. Another important addition to Karlgren's work is an intetmediate layer midway between the Old and Middle Chinese periods known as "Later Han Chinese" (ca. second century A.D.) The additional layer makes this volume a useful resource for those working on Han sources, especially poetry. This book is intended as a "companion" to the original Grammata Serica Recensa and therefore does not repeatother information provided there. Matters such as English glosses and references to the earliest occurrence of a graph can be looked up in Grammata Serica Recensa itself or in other relevant dictionaries.

Essential Mandarin Chinese Phrase Book Essential Mandarin Chinese Phrase Book These pocket-sized Essential Phrase Books present the phrases travelers need to know in a way that is concise, accessible, and easy to understand. They cover over 2,000 essential phrases (selected for frequency of use), a glossary of the 2,000 most needed words, and key phrases for dining, lodging, and shopping. No traveler wants to get stuck in a foreign country without knowing how to ask basic questions such as: Where can I buy a ticket? Where's the police station? How much does postage on this letter cost? Would you like to meet for dinner? These phrase books can help you ask these questions and many, many more -- along with the key phrases you need to determine crucial information, such as figuring out public transportation, or driving instructions. With grammar and pronunciation guides included, these books provide travelers with everything they need to get started.

The Exercise Book for Chinese Simplified Characters - Stroke Orders for 2000 Chinese Characters This Exercise Book provides space to practice to write 2000 of the most important Chinese simplified characters - the ideal exercise book for schools, universities and private language course institutions as well as for individual learners. Easy to review numbered stroke sequences and effortlessly traceable watermarks of each character make it a pleasure for every beginner and advanced learner to progessively master the Chinese script. Character meanings are provided in English, Spanish, French and German.To practice these and more characters in an interactive way or to print out individual worksheets, please visit the extended online version www.mandarinstrokes.com with over 6000 characters.A COLORED ADAPTATION of this volume is available at www.mandarinstrokes.com (ISBN 9789881919328)..En este Cuaderno de Ejercicios que est concebido para ser usado con cualquier libro de texto encontrar ejercicios de escritura para 2000 caracteres chinos - ideal para escuelas, universidades y institutos de cursos de lengua.La manera m?'s efectiva de aprender a escribir caracteres chinos es siguiendo secuencias del orden de los trazos f ciles pero detalladas: Se le guiar paso a paso para escribir un car cter, primero repasando los trazos de un car cter ya impreso y finalmente escribirlos sobre un espacio en blanco.Si quiere praticar m?'s caracteres de manera interactiva o crear e imprimir su propia hoja de pr ctica con secuencias de trazos para m?'s de 6000 caracteres, puede consultar la p gina web www.mandarinstrokes.com.(Para la versi n de color consulte por favor: www.mandarinstrokes.com, ISBN 9789881919328)Dans ce Cahier d'Exercices vous trouverez des exercices portant sur 2000 caract res chinois simplifi s, soit une quantit importante du vocabulaire chinois de base - un cahier d'exercice ainsi que dictionnaire id al pour des coles, universit?'s et institutions priv es de cours de langues.Pas pas, vous serez guid?'s dans l' criture des caract res, en tra ant les traits sur des caract res pr -imprim?'s en premier lieu jusqu' finalement tre capable de les tracer dans des cases compl tement vides. Selon votre niveau d'apprentissage individuel faites votre choix et passez directement l' tape des exercices qui vous convient.Pour pratiquer l'ordre des traits de mani re interactive ou pour imprimer votre feuille d'exercices individuelle consultez le site internet www.mandarinstrokes.com avec l'ordre des traits de 6000 caract res.Une ADAPTATION EN COULEUR de ce volume est disponible sur ce m me site, www.manadarinstrokes.com (ISBN 9789881919328).Dieser bungsband enth lt Schreiblernsequenzen f r 2000 chinesische Schriftzeichen (Kurzzeichen) und eignet sich ideal f r Schulen, Universit ten, private Sprachkursinstitute und autodidaktische Lerner. Aufgrund des gro en Zeichenumfangs kann er ebenfalls als Nachschlagewerk genutzt werden. Mit seiner einfachen und bersichtlichen Herangehensweise erm glicht er es jedermann, chinesische Schriftzeichen m helos schreiben zu lern

Chinese for Everyone: Chinese for All Ages and Learning Styles Many thousands of people have tried to learn a language using the most typical methods - studying grammar or rote memory. While these methods work for some people, many others struggle. They find these learning methods don't work well for them. The structure and content of "Chinese For Everyone" applies the methods of learning people use everyday. The research of Karl Jung and Howard Gardner is leveraged in this book to help you learn the same way you perceive the world; through sensing and intuition. Learning a language can be an enjoyable undertaking. Learning Chinese is no exception. To help in your journey from beginner to intermediate Chinese, your preferred style of learning will be found in each of the 31 chapters and in the different activities. Your experience will be enhanced and made enjoyable as you practice your most effective learning styles. The different learning tools include illustrations, vocabulary, pronunciation, dialogues, grammar notes, exercises, puzzles, creative activities and culture. The activities are designed to enable you to reach the beginner to upper intermediate level. This can form a good basis to prepare for either the HSK (the Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi exam is a Chinese proficiency test) or Advanced Placements tests.

Traditional Chinese Tales: A Multimedia Course for Intermediate Chinese: Stories and Glossaries with Reference Grammar (Simplified This innovative multimedia course is designed for beginning to intermediate learners of Mandarin. Twenty stories, selected from the 17th century writings of Pu Songling, form the basis of the course. Through stories with accompanying glossaries (in both traditional and simplified forms), a workbook, and a glorious interactive reader on CD-ROM, the course is an exciting way to build skills in vocabulary, reading and listening comprehension, and writing.

Chinese Cursive Script: An Introduction to Handwriting in Chinese In this useful volume, Fred Fang-yu Wang presents materials designed to help solve an often vexing problem for students of Chinese: how to recognize and write handwritten or cursive-style forms of Chinese characters. Such forms are not usually taught in the regular language programs in schools and colleges. Yet they are constantly used by Chinese in informal communications, notes, letters, manuscripts, diaries, and the like. In fact, Chinese seldom write anything in printed-form characters, since cursive forms are generally employed for daily use. Such forms are as frequently seen in Chinese culture as the handwritten forms seen daily in the Western environment. A person unfamilar with the cursive forms will usually find it difficult to read handwritten Chinese despite a thorough knowledge of the printed form. Thus the value of this book. This book teaches students to recognize the cursive versions of 300 basic, frequently-used characters in Chinese, radical by radical. In doing so, it fills a crucial gap in the bridge between academic learning and real-life competence.