Learning Chinese is notoriously difficult & has long put off the most linguistically savvy Westerners until now Breaking down the Great Wall of language Shao Lan Hsueh has unpicked Chinese characters & created a simple system for quickly understanding the basic building blocks of the written language Working with renowned illustrator Noma Bar she has developed a unique set of illustrations that are engaging & delightful & offer a glimpse into the wonder of the Chinese language & culture The books main section introduces the radicals the key characters on which the language is built & reveals how they can be combined to form a wealth of more complex words & phrases In fewer than 200 pages readers of all ages will have made the first steps towards a genuine appreciation of Chinese loving every new character they learn ...

Are you missing a matching accessory for the perfect Chinese look? Then this moustache from Boland is just the right product for you The moustache is black & goes up to the neck Very easy to apply you can see like a real Asian Perfect costume accessory for any carnival or fancy dress party ...

Cheng Yan captures all the freshness & spontaneity of Chinese brush painting in this beautiful inspiring guide Using step-by-step photographs & his own evocative pictures he teaches all the techniques needed to paint animals birds fish & insects Learn how to create atmosphere in landscapes & transform flowers & plants into wonderful works of art Yan guides the artist through all the traditional techniques illustrating how to master composition inks paints & traditional brushstrokes Detail is as important as a spontaneous style; leaves stems bamboo feathers scales & blossom are clearly depicted & Yan also explores texture blending colours to define shapes & outlines This invaluable guide re-issued in a new edition captures the essence of Chinese painting bringing together the fun of learning the joy of creativity & the delight of discovery ...

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- Chinese Buddha Our range of backflow burners are made from resin & are for use with backflow incense
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Buddha figures & figurines have many different meanings in many cultures & with our selection of collectable ornaments you will find something for every taste Whether you are using it for spiritual or decorative purposes there is a great range to choose from & being made from resin they are intricate in design With some of our figures they can be used as a tea light holder or incense burner if that is the case they will come with full safety instructions please read these before using ...

A classic board game with high-quality solid wood parts will provide many fun-filled & challenging moments for the whole family Strategy Game Ideal gift Quality wooden game ...

Chinese Cinderella is an autobiography for children based on the bestselling Falling Leaves by Adeline Yen Mah Jung-ling&s family considers her bad luck because her mother died giving birth to her They discriminate against her & make her feel unwanted yet she yearns & continuously strives for her parents& love Her stepmother is vindictive & cruel & her father dismissive Jung-ling grows up to be an academic child with a natural ability for writing Only her aunt & grandfather offer her any love & kindness The story is of survival in the light of the mental & physical cruelty of her stepmother & the disloyalty of her siblings Jung-ling blossoms in spite of everything & the story ends as her father agrees to let her study in England This is a reissue in the &A Puffin Book& series of Puffin children&s modern classics ...

During her lonely childhood in Shanghai Adeline Yen Mah wrote adventure stories to escape from her terrible step-mother & cruel siblings The characters she created often became more real to her than her own family In Chinese Cinderella & the Secret Dragon Society Adeline tells the story of Chinese Cinderella a young girl who after being thrown out of her home has no choice but to go out & seek her own destiny Soon she meets up with a group of children all orphaned but each from a different background who live with an old lady called Grandma Wu Chinese Cinderella or CC for short decides her future after consulting an ancient book which helps to show her the way forward & her choice takes her on a mission to save the lives of others Based on a true-life incident during World War II CC & the others bravely rescue a group of American pilots whose plane crashed after a bombing raid on Japan Although her father is looking for her CC knows that she can never go back to live with her cruel stepmother & now there is no turning back ...

Simple knotted necklaces look elegant & stylish when combined with beautiful ceramic metal or wooden beads Just one knot with several semi-precious beads is stunning Matching bracelets catch the eye & can be worn on any occasion Once the techniques are mastered designs can be as extravagent or as simple as you want
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Perhaps nowhere else has literature been as conscious a collective endeavor as in China & China's survival over three thousand years may owe more to its literary traditions than to its political history This Very Short Introduction tells the story of Chinese literature from antiquity to the present focusing on the key role literary culture played in supporting social & political concerns Embracing traditional Chinese understandings of literature as encompassing history & philosophy as well as poetry & poetics storytelling drama & the novel Sabina Knight discusses the philosophical foundations of literary culture as well as literature's power to address historical trauma & cultivate moral & sensual passions From ancient historical records through the modernization & globalization of Chinese literature Knight draws on lively examples to underscore the close relationship between ethics & aesthetics as well as the diversity of Chinese thought Knight also illuminates the role of elite patronage; the ways literature has served the interests of specific groups; & questions of canonization language nationalism & cross-cultural understanding The book

Includes:: Chinese characters for names titles & key terms ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable

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