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Although paper cutting has existed with human beings for thousands of years, there is no writing material to summarize its principles and detailed techniques. After more than 50 years of practice, and based on the previous published works, this author summarized the language of paper cutting and applied the composition rule to paper cutting. In this book, the author attempts to introduce the basic principles for paper cutting to readers.After more...
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431 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
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Español
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"Ludovica Squirru publicó su primer horóscopo chino hace cuarenta años y muy pronto se convirtió en un best seller. Desde su aparición literaria logró que la astrología china se popularizara en la Argentina y otros países de habla hispana y que gracias a sus predicciones miles de lectores se inspiraran en esta filosofía milenaria para conocerse más íntimamente y tuvieran herramientas para tomar mejores decisiones en el amor, el trabajo,...
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ix, 110 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm
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English
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"A Kid's Guide to the Chinese Zodiac is a charming, fun-filled introduction to eastern astrology, perfect for discovering what your sign -- Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, or Pig -- says about you. Are you loyal like the Dog? Or stubborn like the Ox? What does the time you were born say about who you are? Can knowing more about your Zodiac empower you in your day to day? A Kid's Guide to the Chinese Zodiac...
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If you're interested in learning a new language and exploring a rich and fascinating culture, then the Beginner's Chinese Language Course is an excellent place to start. With this course, you'll gain a solid foundation in the basics of the Chinese language, including pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary.Whether you're planning to travel to China for business or pleasure, or simply want to expand your horizons and challenge yourself, learning Chinese...
5) Hulin and the Mad Goose: Four Chinese Folk Tales in Simplified Chinese and Pinyin, 600 Word Vocabula
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Folk tales are immensely popular in China. Passed down orally over the centuries from grandparents and parents to children, they serve as an unwritten handbook for living. Nearly all Chinese folk tales are about simple people who find themselves in difficult situations. These people are often helped (and occasionally hindered) by talking animals, as well as by powerful gods, wizards and other supernatural beings who actively interfere in events...
6) Learn to Read Chinese, Book 1 - Four Classic Folk Tales in Simplified Chinese, 540 Word Vocabular
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An orphan girl gets help from a goose. A poor family receives a magical gift. A boy is stranded alone on a ship in a storm. And two magicians perform a deadly trick.
Believe it or not, it's possible for you to read and understand the four wonderful stories in this book even if you start off not knowing a single word of Chinese! We won't lie to you and say it will be easy, but with time and patience you can certainly do it.
Each page of Chinese faces...
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xv, 382 pages : illustrations, genealogical table ; 25 cm
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English
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"Mott Street follows Chinese American writer Ava Chin, who grew up estranged from her father, as she seeks the truth about her family history -- and uncovers a legacy of exclusion and resilience that speaks to the American experience past and present. Chin's ancestors became lovers, classmates, sworn enemies, and, eventually, through her birth, kin -- all while converging at a single Chinatown address"--
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When seventeen-year-old Eliza Lin's entirely fictional essay about meeting her perfect boyfriend goes viral at her international school in Beijing, she has to make a deal with the handsome and charming Caz Song to play the part -- but when the relationship starts to feel real all her career plans are suddenly threatened.
Eliza Lin's essay about meeting the love of her life unexpectedly goes viral, she gains the approval of her classmates at her new...
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"It's the first day of the Lunar New Year -- the biggest, yummiest, NOISIEST celebration of the year!" During the festivities, can Gege find the perfect moment to present his handcrafted surprise to his little sister?
Children will learn what makes the Lunar New Year special, from the preparation responsibilities, to the celebratory new moon signifying the first day of the holiday, and the festivities that continue in the following weeks. Whether...
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"From bestselling authors Janie Chang and Kate Quinn, a thrilling and unforgettable narrative about the intertwined lives of two wronged women, spanning from the chaos of the San Francisco earthquake to the glittering palaces of Versailles."--
San Francisco, 1906. In a city bustling with newly minted millionaires and scheming upstarts, two very different women hope to change their fortunes: Gemma, a golden-haired, silver-voiced soprano whose career...
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中文(繁體)
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Chinese is the most commonly spoken living language. Don't miss out and start learning the language of the future! Do you know why so many people have already started learning Chinese? Imagine being bilingual and able to communicate in Chinese. They don't say China is the future for nothing. With technological breakthroughs and advancement, learning this common language will easily place you ahead and open the doors to many jobs and traveling opportunities....
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When the first Big Bowl restaurant opened in 1997, its founding partners had one mission: to make good, authentic Asian food accessible to American diners. Tired of greasy takeout and soggy egg rolls, they created an entirely different kind of Asian menu-one based on healthy techniques, market-fresh ingredients, and vibrant, traditional flavors. From steaming bowls of handmade noodles to fiery curries and fragrant stir-fries, every dish at Big Bowl...
14) Dumplings Cookbook: Savour the Art of Dumplings With Delightful Recipes That Bring Joy to Every Bite
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English
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"Dumplings" is more than a cookbook; it's a passport to a world of delectable delights, each pocket of perfection telling a story of cultural heritage and culinary artistry. Authored by a passionate dumpling enthusiast, this book is a celebration of the diverse and universally loved dumpling, transcending borders and bringing people together through the joy of shared meals. In "Global Dumplings Delight," the author delves into the rich tapestry of...
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re you ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will tantalize your taste buds and elevate your cooking skills? Discover the exquisite world of Chop Suey with our cookbook, "Chop Suey Recipes," where classic meets contemporary, and innovation knows no bounds. In "Chop Suey Recipes," we guide you through a mouthwatering journey of diverse flavors, from the traditional to the unexpected. This cookbook is your passport to mastering the art of crafting...
17) Elemental healing: a 5-element path for ancestor connection, balanced energy, and an aligned life
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200 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm
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English
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According to Taoist philosophy, every body -- not to mention everything in the cosmos -- possesses quantities of the five elements: Fire, Earth, Metal, Water, and Wood. Each element has an emotional component (water, for example, is associated with fear), a meridian in the body that can be worked on through somatic exercises like massage, and a moral imperative. Camellia Lee, an energy worker with a family lineage of healing going back generations...
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Extensively revised and expanded, The New Essential Guide to Hong Kong Movies includes over 670 film reviews, a poster gallery, and a look at the key studios that made Hong Kong cinema so amazing. Rick Baker and Ken Miller have curated a huge selection of reviews of kung-fu and swordplay films, gangster flicks, crime dramas, action, horror, fantasy, erotic, and assorted Category III films, sharing their love for these distinctive, kinetic, and sometimes...
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English Mandarin Bilingual Children's Book (Chinese Simplified - no pinyin). Perfect for kids studying English or Chinese as their second language.
In this children's book, you meet a girl named Amanda who has a habit of wasting her time. That is until, one day, something magical happens and Amanda finally realizes that time is the most precious thing we have - and that once it is wasted, it is lost forever. In order to get her lost time back, Amanda...
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