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In covering the subject of Chinese medicine, this book addresses topics such as oracle bones, the treatment of women, fertility and childbirth, nutrition, acupuncture, and Qi as well as examining Chinese medicine as practiced globally in places such as Africa, Australia, Vietnam, Korea, and the United States.
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This is the story of existence, and it begins with a painting. Join David Hinton, the premier modern translator of the Chinese classics, as he stands before a single landscape painting, discovering in it the wondrous story of existence--and as part of that story, the magical nature of consciousness. What he coaxes from the image is nothing less than a revelation: the dynamic interweaving of mind and Cosmos, and the glorious dance of Absence and Presence...
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Join Ling and Kai as they travel through time to ancient China with Guang, the Chinese dragon. Learn about the legacy of China's first emperor, from constructing the Great Wall of China to building the magnificent tombs of the terracotta soldiers. Reviews more than 50 expressions from Episode 1 and introduces over 60 new words and phrases that serve as building blocks to developing a conversational repertoire of Mandarin Chinese. Teaches: colors,...
10) Little rat and the golden seed =: Xiao lao shu yu jin zhong zi : a story told in English and Chinese
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This adorable Chinese-English bilingual children's book tells the story of the Little Rat and the Grandpa-unlikely allies who embark on an adventure to find a golden seed. They encounter rough seas, fierce guards and tall mountains, but-in the end-bring home a golden rice seed and save the village from going hungry. Illustrated with unique Chinese ink paintings, this book also includes a "cultural explanation" section. Readers can reference a chart...
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Lunar New Year is about love and connections through family traditions. The singable spread and score make learning English, Mandarin, and music effective all in one book. With a mission to empower kids through music, this book was designed to bring emotions and the world into illustrations in order to prompt conversations between caregivers and kids.