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The Jews in Tianjin
Anna Song

China Intercontinental Press, 2004

Author: Anna Song Order No. 7036 ISBN: 7508505131 Binding: Paperback Publisher: China Intercontinental Press Pub Year: 2004 Pages: 151 Language: English & Chinese Size: 9 x 12 In the 1860s Jews began to settle in Tianjin, a port city south of Peking, and in the late 19th and early 20th century and during World War II still more Jews migrated to the city. In Tianjin they had their own community in which to preserve the economic, religious, ...

A Glimpse of the Chinese Culture
Feng Lingyu, SHi Weimin

China Intercontinental Press, 2001

A glimpse of the Chinese Culture

Chinese Traditional Costumes and Ornaments
Compiled by Zang Yingchun (Author)

China Intercontinental Press, 2003

Language:Language: Simplified Chinese-English Size: 8.25 x 11.25 The history and development of traditional Chinese costumes with exquisite photographs.

Chinese Tea
Liu Tong

China Intercontinental Press, 2005

This book is part of the "Cultural China Series" which is a fascinating series on various facets of Chinese culture. It is written & published in PR China on high quality glossy paper with many colored photographs. China and tea are inseparable. This book not only looks at the history of tea in China, but also gives a detailed description of the tree to cup process. Recommendations are made for excellent teas as well as the tools for making ...

Chinese Clothing
Hua Mei; Yu Hong; Zhang Lei

China Intercontinental Press, 2005

Part of the educational and beautifully produced Cultural China Series, this book focuses on the long history of garments and ornaments in China, which are considered one of the necessities of life, as well part of China?s traditional craft heritage. This book discusses the development of garment making through archeological investigation, and the portrayals of different types of clothing in ancient texts and drawings. As a retrospective of ...

Urbanatomy: Shanghai 2008

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Urbanatomy Guides

China Intercontinental Press, 2008

Wow - Shanghai is exploding right now
Got my hands on an Urbanatomy Shanghai book from my friend who has just come back from there on holiday. This book is crazy - it covers about every inch of the city. It is kind of split into two parts - the front focusing oneach area of the city, the back on a load of sub-categories like food, economics etc. Never seen a guide, well this is more than a guide I suppose, that is like this as it ...

The Jews in China (Updated Edition)
Pan Guang

China Intercontinental Press, 2005

This title is an extensive, mainly photographic record of the subject edited by Professor Pan Guang, an outstanding Chinese scholar in the field. It covers, in successive sections, the centuries-old Jewish community in Kaifeng of which only a few, assimilated descendants are discernible today; the scores to hundreds of Baghdadi Jewish traders who settled in Hong Kong and Shanghai in the mid-19th century; the many thousands of Jewish migrants ...

Chinese Gardens

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Lou Qingxi

China Intercontinental Press, 2003

Excellent!
Great insights into the "art form" Chinese Garden as well as a complimentary sightseeing guide. Written by a Chinese professor of "history and ancient architecture and theory", this book not only describes the "now to be seen", but also the "why" and "how it came to be like it is today". Covers Gardens all over China.

Chinese Folk ARTS
Jin Zhilin

China Intercontinental Press, 2004

Part of the Cultural China Series, this book is a perfect entry for anyone seeking an introduction to Chinese folk arts. It provides an in-depth look at folk arts, undertaking serious discussion of the core characteristics and social context of various forms, as well as an overview of folk artists themselves. The author offers a detailed study of the technical aspects that recur, from structure to color preference. With full color photographs ...

Regulations of the Republic of China Concerning Rule Over Tibet
Collective

China Intercontinental Press, 1999

Author: Collective Order No. 7034 ISBN: 7801136721 Binding: Paperback Publisher: China Intercontinental Press Pub Year: 1999 Pages: 147 Language: English Size: 5.5 x 8 This book comprises a total of 55 official documents, including laws and regulations promulgated by the central authorities of the Republic of China for exercising sovereignty over Tibet and administering the region. With b&w photos.

The Architectural Art of Ancient China
Li Zhurun (Author) Lou Qingxi (Author)

China Intercontinental Press, 2002

At the mere mention of a civilization, we invariably call to mind those monumental buildings that are characteristc of it. At the mere mention of the Chinese civilization, we invariably call tto mind the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven and the Summer Palace that highlight its unique magnificence and beauty. Great buildings without exceptions, mirror the history of a nation one way or another, and bring to light its cultural ...

Story of the Silk Road
Zhang Yiping

China Intercontinental Press, 2005

The Silk Road refers to a route between Asia and Europe for exchange of goods and communication of ideas. The road was made literally by the steps of traders and nomads in wild, boundless desert and wastelands. The book describes the origin and development of the Silk Road as early as the 2nd century BC. Major topics include Zhang Qian Journey to the West; China and Rome; The Early Merchants on the Silk Road; Introduction of Buddhism into China ...

The Historical Status of China's Tibet
Wang Jiawei, Nyima Gyaincain

China Intercontinental Press, 2001

This book expounds on the relations between the region of Tibet and ancient China, making use of historical materials, particularly those since the Yuan Dynasty. It touches on the ¡§Tibet Independence¡¨ issue, and other theories advanced by the Dalai Lama and his followers. With b&w photos.

Chinese Ceramics
Fang Lili

China Intercontinental Press, 2005

The book introduces the history and development of Chinese pottery and various types of famous Chinese pottery and the ways how they are made. It also introduces the utility of pottery as daily utensil and pottery as art. With many color photos.

Chinese Architecture
Cai Yanxin, Lu Bingjie

China Intercontinental Press, 2006

This is a short and comprehensive introduction to Chinese architecture. Some of the topic covered are s: Ancient Cities, The Supreme Imperial Power, The Palaces of Gods, Appreciation of Chinese Gardens, Vernacular Dwellings, Architectural Ornamentation, and Western Influences on Chinese Architecture. Many pictures and photos included.

Chinese Calligraphy
Chen Tingyou

China Intercontinental Press, 2004

Chinese Caligraphy: Written by Chen Tingyou a member of the Chinese Calligrapher's association has completed this definitive work introducing the origin, forms and developments of Chinese Calligraphy. Chinese calligraphy is the quintessence of Chinese culture. When the ancient Orientals carved the earliest abstract symbols on the walls of their cave houses, and on animal bones and tortoise shells, their symbolic action marked the beginning of ...

Ancient Chinese Inventions
Deng Yinke

China Intercontinental Press, 2005

The book introduces many Chinese inventions covering all aspects of life, from the four major inventions Ã¢ gunpowder, paper, printing, compass -- to numerous other major and smart inventions such as iron and steel smelting, the decimal and binary systems, acupuncture, kite, abacus, parachute, and many more. China as an important source of human civilization had given birth to brilliant ancient science and technology and led the world in most of ...

Peking Opera (Cultural China Series)
Xu Chengbei

China Intercontinental Press, 2003

Peking Opera: Produced by the China Intercontinental Press- A China Cultural Series-written by Xu Chengbei. Here is a definitive work that derserves attention from all those interested in the culture and history of the Peking Opera. Xu Chenbei is a researcher in the Chinese Art Academy, Member of the Chinese Writers' association, Commissioner of Traditional Opera, Playwright of the Peking Opera Troupe of China & director of the research ...

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