China: a vast country embracing a dizzying array of landscapes cultures & languages. With this book you'll discover the people not just the place. Endear yourself to your hosts through their own unique languages. With a culture section to enlighten you on food festivals & more there's nothing left but to get out there & start talking! Our phrasebooks give you a comprehensive mix of practical & social words & phrases in more than 120 languages. Chat with the locals & discover their culture
- a guaranteed way to enrich your travel experience.
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Part Medical Thriller Part Governmental Expose & Part Nutrition Manual. Dr. Campbell issues a stark warning against the imminent Atkins Backlash". This is NOT a diet book. Consumers are bombarded with conflicting messages regarding health & nutrition; the market is flooded with popular titles like " The Atkins Diet" & " The South Beach Diet". Dr. Campbell cuts through the haze of misinformation & delivers an insightful message to anyone living with cancer diabetes heart disease obesity & those concerned with the effect of ageing. Dr. Campbell challenges the validity of these low-carb fad diets & issues a startling warning to their followers. " The New York Times" has recognised the study (" China-Oxford-Cornell Diet & Health Project") as the " Grand Prix of epidemiology" & the "most comprehensive large study ever undertaken of the relationship between diet & the risk of developing disease"." ...

This exhaustive presentation of the findings from the China Study conclusively demonstrates the link between nutrition & heart disease diabetes & cancer. Referred to as the ' Grand Prix of epidemiology' by ' The New York Times' this study examines more than 350 variables of health & nutrition with surveys from 6500 adults in more than 2500 counties across China & Taiwan. While revealing that proper nutrition can have a dramatic effect on reducing & reversing these ailments as well as obesity this text calls into question the practices of many of the current dietary programs such as the Atkins diet that enjoy widespread popularity in the West. The impact of the politics of nutrition & the efforts of special interest groups on the creation & dissemination of public information on nutrition are also discussed. ...

China's Silent Army is a revealing & gripping piece of investigative journalism into the unknown extent of China's global power from China-based reporters Juan Pablo Cardenal & Heriberto Araujo. This book stems from the remarkable determined work of these two China-based journalists who frustrated by the facile pro-business commentary of so much writing on China & the evasions of Beijing's official pronouncements took a drastic decision: to see for themselves just how rapidly China is spreading its influence around the world. Many thousands of miles & twenty-five countries later China's Silent Army is the result: an unprecedented attempt to meet the many Chinese who through hard work ingenuity & ruthless business practices are rapidly moving much of the world into Beijing's orbit. From Peruvian mines to Siberian forests from Sudanese dams to Burmese jade mines
- everywhere China's 'silent army' is working to redirect enormous resources. China's Silent Army allows the reader to come face-to-face with extraordinary individuals working on China's behalf often in truly terrible conditions to create what amounts to a new informal empire. Reviews: Powerful.. .brilliant... The book cuts to the political core". (Michael Sheridan Sunday Times). " Lively & humane.. .[ China's Silent Army] offers essential information for all who wish to learn how the global reach of China Inc is transforming the lives of everyone on this planet". (Frank Dikotter Literary Review). " Excellent macro-economic insights.. .but ultimately the human stories are what make it so compelling.. . It ought to be required reading". (Prospect). "[ Cardenal & Araujo's] research is prodigious & the facts they unearth startling.. .the Chinese should reflect on the questions the book raises. To put it mildly there appears to be a case to answer". (Evening Standard). About the authors: Juan Pablo Cardenal has been reporting from & about China & the Asia-Pacific region since 2003 first as the Shanghai correspondent for Spain's daily El Mundo & later in Singapore & Beijing for Spain's leading economic daily El Economista. Heriberto Araujo arrived to Beijing in early 2007 & has focused in social & economic issues related to China & Asia. He initially worked for the AFP agency as the Spanish correspondent in Beijing & then started his career as a freelance working for several French (M6 France 24 RFI) & Spanish (Notimex Capital) media. They have jointly published related articles in Foreign Policy El Pais The South China Morning Post Radio France International (RFI) & in leading Japanese weekly Shukan Bunshun."
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The Chinaman understood death. Jungle-skilled silent & lethal he had killed for the Viet Cong & then for the Americans. He had watched helpless when his two eldest daughters had been raped & killed by Thai pirates. Now all that was behind him. Quiet hard-working & unassuming he was building up his South London take-away business. Until the day his wife & youngest daughter were destroyed by an IRA bomb in a Knightsbridge department store. Then simply but persistently he began to ask the authorities who were the men responsible what was being done. & was turned away fobbed off treated as a nuisance. Which was when the Chinaman denied justice decided on revenge. & went back to war. ...

This new edition of Chinese: An Essential Grammar is an up-to-date & concise reference guide to modern Chinese grammar. Jargon free it presents an accessible description of the language focusing on the real patterns of use today. This Grammar aims to serve as a reference source for the learner & user of Chinese irrespective of level setting out the complexities of the language in short readable sections. It is ideal either for independent study or for students in schools colleges universities & adult classes of all types. Features include: a new chapter on paragraph development Chinese characters as well as the pinyin romanization alongside all examples literal & colloquial translations in English to illustrate language points detailed contents list & index for easy access to information a glossary of grammatical terms. ...

Simple knotted necklaces look elegant & stylish when combined with beautiful ceramic metal or wooden beads. Choose from Chinese Celtic or Fancy knots to theme your jewellery or combine more than one style for a modern twist. All of the knots & techniques are explained with clear step-by-step photographs accompanying diagrams & helpful advice so you need no special equipment or skills to produce these gorgeous knotted bracelets necklaces & decorations. Previously published as Chinese Knots for Beaded Jewellery 9780855329686; Celtic Knots for Beaded Jewellery 9781844480548; Ornamental Knots for Beaded Jewellery 9781844482481 ...

Hey diddle diddle! Its no wonder that nursery rhymes appeal to us as children & stay with us throughout our lives: as Mother Goose has known for centuries rhythm & rhyme are fun. & what could be a more enjoyable way for children & their parents to learn about a different culture & language than through familiar rhymes & songs? These rhymes are put in pairs
- a favourite from China next to a favourite from the English-speaking world
- to show how the themes kids love are the same no matter where in the world they live. From animals to trains to playing together theres plenty here to enjoy. You may know Hickory dickory dock... The mouse went up the clock. But do you know The little mouse climbed up the lamp... To find some oil to nibble? Do you know Rock-a-bye baby on the treetop...and Rocking the boat to grandmas house? Oh do you know the muffin man? If you do then how about meeting Doughnuts for sale along the streets? The playful colourful illustrations bring the world of childhood sweetly to life for all ages. The English rhymes are given in English & the Chinese rhymes are given in Chinese characters (simplified version) along with romanized pronunciations to help English speakers say them. They also include helpful English translations.

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A complete guide to painting animals in the Chinese non-outline style of brush painting a popular subject in a successful series by the same author. With full instructions on materials & equipment as well as basic techniques the book contains stunning illustrations of 50 animals including cats pandas birds horses elephants tigers & gorillas. Many of the illustrations have full step-by-step instructions. The author covers most of the existing popular styles of Chinese non-outline animal painting from the simple outline sketch approach to more advanced expressive styles. For animal painting Chinese masters use basic brushstrokes to build up more advanced & stunning effects. The author guides her readers to think like masters. They will go through an exciting journey starting as beginners using only basic techniques to develop gradually more complex skills. Every step is clearly explained with easy-to-follow instructions accompanied by inspiring illustrations. ...

At a time when interest in China has never been greater this revised edition of Mary Tregears survey of the Chinese visual arts should be welcomed by art lovers students & travellers alike. Generously illustrated & readable it covers not only bronzes jades calligraphy & painting but also Buddhist sculpture ceramics textiles jewelry lacquer garden design & architecture. For the revised edition all Chinese names places & terms have been romanized to current international usage. Throughout information has been updated in view of recent finds & the book contains new illustrations a revised introduction & a new final chapter on 20th-century art. A chronology of Chinese historical periods is included together with six maps. ...