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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...
3) 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...
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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...
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Jenny Chow, determined to hold her own in her family's annual chopsticks challenge, creates a solution through STEAM trial and error to master those slippery, oh-so-tricky chopsticks. Includes instructions on how to make DIY chopstick tongs.
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When San Francisco adults forget who they are and mysterious exotic birds flock to the city, twelve-year-old Winston Chu and friends team up to investigate the strange occurrences and face off against Mr. Pang's older magpie-turned-human brother, Mr. Gu.
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With this groundbreaking collection Classical Chinese Poetry, translated and edited by the renowned poet and translator David Hinton, a new generation will be introduced to the work that riveted Ezra Pound and transformed modern poetry.
The Chinese poetic tradition is the largest and longest continuous tradition in world literature, and this rich and far-reaching anthology of nearly five hundred poems provides a comprehensive account of its first...
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A complete course on Korean cuisine for the home cook by the YouTube star and the world's foremost authority on Korean cooking-Maangchi's Real Korean Cooking is a must-have for your kitchen.
Her millions of fans compare her to Julia Child. An Internet sensation, Maangchi has won the admiration of home cooks and chefs alike with her trademark combination of good technique and good cheer as she demonstrates the vast and delicious cuisine of Korea....
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From beloved chef and author Joanne Chang, the first cookbook from her acclaimed Boston restaurant, Myers+Chang
Award-winning and beloved chef Joanne Chang of Boston's Flour bakery may be best known for her sticky buns, but that's far from the limit of her talents. When Chang married acclaimed restaurateur Christopher Myers, she would make him Taiwanese food for dinner at home every night. The couple soon realized no one was serving food like...
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In this inventive and intensely personal cookbook, the blogger behind the award-winning ladyandpups.com reveals how she cooked her way out of an untenable living situation, with more than eighty delicious Asian-inspired dishes with influences from around the world.
For Mandy Lee, moving from New York to Beijing for her husband's work wasn't an exotic adventure-it was an ordeal. Growing increasingly exasperated with China's stifling political...
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Chicken can get a little boring if eaten day in and day out. There's only so much you can do with barbeque sauce! So, this book has gathered the most favorite recipes to spice up chicken and make this mainstay a whole lot tastier. No more asking about how to do it, because this book has everything you want.The Bible of Chicken Cookbook is filled with: Salad and vegetables dishes, Stir-Fry recipes, Modern and International Dishes and other popular...
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Includes All of Your Favorite Chinese Takeout Recipes That You Can Easily Make At Home! If you're like most people, you probably love Chinese food. But have you ever wished you could make your favorite Chinese dishes at home? Well, now you can!This cookbook includes the most delicious Chinese restaurant recipes that can be easily made at home. So whether you're craving sweet and sour pork, kung pao chicken, or beef and broccoli, you'll find a recipe...
13) Asian Cookbook
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"Asian Cookbook" is your ultimate guide to exploring the diverse and vibrant flavors of Asian cuisine. With over 100 dishes meticulously detailed, this cookbook offers a comprehensive tour through the culinary landscapes of East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Central Asia, and Western Asia.Embark on a gastronomic adventure starting in East Asia, where you'll savor the rich aromas of China's Peking Duck, the delicate tastes of Japanese Sushi, and...
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The work of the contemporary Chinese painter prompts reflections on nature, art, and music from one of America's leading philosophers.
This text by John Sallis carries out a series of ruminations by taking up Cao Jun's art and thought, with a focus on questions of the elemental. Sallis's reflections are not a matter of simply relating art works to philosophical thought, as theoretical insights and developments run throughout Cao Jun's writings and...
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China, 1057 B.C. The foolish king of the Shang Dynasty has gravely insulted a goddess. In revenge, the goddess sends a thousand-year-old fox demon to extinguish the soul of the beautiful young Daji, inhabit her body, and seduce the king into taking her as his chief concubine. Daji slowly gains control of the king and his kingdom, leading the Shang Dynasty towards chaos and disaster. But gods and demons are all watching closely and try to take matters...
16) Finally heard
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Ten-year-old Lina wants to create a viral video to help her mom's business, but as she navigates the world of likes and views with her two best friends, Lina must find the courage to stay true to her authentic self.
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"Family Style Chinese Cookbook is a treasure trove of real Chinese home cooking. But it's more than just a cookbook-it's a collection of stories about tradition, ceremony, family, and pride."
-Bee Yinn Low, author of Easy Chinese Recipes
Authentic Chinese cuisine is responsible for some of the most tantalizing dishes in the world. And yet, creating these delicious dishes may seem daunting. We're not talking about westernized Chinese food that you...
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Good Luck Life is the first book to explain the meanings of Chinese rituals and to offer advice on when and how to plan for Chinese holidays and special occasions such as Chinese weddings, the Red Egg and Ginger party to welcome a new baby, significant birthdays, and the inevitable funeral. Packed with practical information, Good Luck Life contains an abundance of facts, legends, foods, old-village recipes, and quick planning guides for Chinese New...
19) Piper Chen sings
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Books By And About Asian Americans And Pacific Islanders
New Children's Books April 2024
NYT - Children’s Picture Books
New Children's Books April 2024
NYT - Children’s Picture Books
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When Piper is offered a solo at her school's Spring Sing, she must overcome her stage fright to put on an unforgettable performance.
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