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BSL Mini TOPICS for TOTS: Greetings & Manners, Colours, Weather, Minibeasts, Happy Birthday: British Sign Language Vocabulary (Let’s Sign Early Years)
Colourful illustrations with pictures and signs to educate the senses and stimulate hand and mind coordination. A simple and enjoyable route to learning.
In addition to the clear needs of individuals who are deaf or partially hearing, sign language is also used in communication with children and adults with a wide range of special needs such as:
• Learning disability
• Down Syndrome
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Additional speech, language & communication needs
• To benefit development through Baby Signing
• English as a second languageBeing able to identify and name everyday objects and events can enhance young children’s self esteem and sense of achievement.
Learn how to greet people, the names of colours, what’s the weather like today, is that a bee or a wasp? And how to sign ‘Happy Birthday’ to your friends and family.
This book is also available as a Kindle ebook. Tablets and touch-screen technology can be particularly beneficial to reluctant readers and are an important way to engage key groups of young children where literacy is a concern.
The same Colour, Weather and Minibeast topics are also separately available as Kindle ebooks in Flashcard format, one sign per page for easy mobile reference for smart phone and tablets – low-cost and easy to carry and refer to on the go with appeal to learners of all ages and abilities.
This printed book provides a collection of their contents with some extras.
The key-word vocabulary enables constructions in both British Sign Language (BSL) and Sign Supported English (SSE). Ideal for young children who are deaf or have special educational needs (SEN) in addition to all sign language learners and baby signers.
Includes: Basic Handshape Key and Fingerspelling Alphabet.
Each topic is colour-coded for easy reference and begins with a summary page of the signs, making a useful reminder page to go back to and test what you have learned.
Additional pictorial graphics based on the Mulberry Symbols with kind permission.
Some signs, particularly those for colours, have a number of regional variations and the illustrations show more than one option..
The most commonly used versions of signs have been chosen but regional variations need to be checked with your local BSL community and face to face contact with native sign language users is recommended as the best way to learn.
Supported by the Let’s Sign BSL publications.
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Barbie: All Dolled Up: Celebrating 50 Years of Barbie
As the world’s most famous doll celebrates her 50th birthday, this fully illustrated, interactive book commemorates five decades of Barbie history in fabulous style “Barbie: All Dolled Up” is a vibrant, interactive celebration of Barbie’s 50th anniversary. Fully illustrated, this unique book features rare artwork and memorabilia throughout: original 1960s packaging, old Barbie comic books, designers’ sketches and much, much more will be reproduced both as flat art and as 3-d pieces, for a tactile presentation which truly brings Barbie to life. The book will be broken into chapters according to key eras in Barbie’s development – 1959-60s, the Mod Era of ’67-’70, the big, bold ’80s, the Totally Hair ’90s, up to the present day. The narrative combines historical detail with personal memories of Barbie through quotes from mums & daughters, celebrities, designers and more. Fully licensed by Mattel: “Barbie: All Dolled Up” piggybacks a year of events and marketing initiatives being staged for the 50th Anniversary. Media event: The anniversary year has already acres of coverage in the fashion press (“Elle”, “Vogue”, “Glamour” etc) and national newspapers (“Guardian”, “Telegraph”, “Independent”, “Metro” etc). Remarkably large audience: From 5 to 50, Barbie bridges the generations. Interactive features and rare artwork: Original ’60s packaging, old Barbie comic books, designers’ sketches and much more will be reproduced both as flat art and 3-d pieces, for a tactile presentation of the rarest Barbie ephemera. High profile names: Noted celebrities and fashion designers including Diane Von Furstenburg, Anna Sui, Vera Wang and Badgley Mischka have contributed quotes on Barbie and her influence for use in the book. Huge collectible market: Limited edition Barbie dolls sell for hundreds of pounds, and collectors websites and magazines abound.Read more
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Fascinating Facts to Blow Your Curious Mind: An awesome collection of the wildest trivia about everything on Earth … and beyond!
Did you know that the reason you can never find the end of a rainbow is because they are actually full circles?
Or that our fingers shrivel up when they get wet because our bodies are adapting to give us a better grip in the water?
Fascinating Facts to Blow Your Curious Mind features unlikely and hilarious trivia on everything from history and animals to the ocean and space, as well as a special section on little-known knowledge which one day just might save your life.
Inside, you can also find answers to such key questions as:
Are we all related?
What is more dangerous, a koala or a crocodile?
Did the Pope cause the Black Death?
Why was ‘New York’ once known as ‘New Orange’?
Should you use spiderwebs as a bandage?
How much bamboo would it take to cover the Taj Mahal?Read more
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Squishmallows Official Collectors’ Guide: The Perfect Gift For Fans Of The #1 Plush Property
This authorised book is the perfect gift for fans of the #1 plush property
Based on the bestselling squishy toy, this adorable collector’s guide is the perfect gift for any Squishmallows fan!
They’re lovable, they’re squishy―they’re Squishmallows! This OFFICIAL Collector’s Guide is packed with quirky tidbits, top-ten lists, bios & stats, and a “rarity factor” for Squishmallows’ collectible characters. Filled with hundreds of colorful photos and unique art styles. Avid fans, new collectors, young or old, Squishmallows: The Collector’s Guide is perfect for just about anyone!
Squishmallows are plush toys that are here to fill your hearts with love and affection. Since 2017, the versatile Squishmallows have grown into an international phenomenon and offer comfort, support, and warmth as friends, couch companions, bedtime buddies, and travel teammates. With more than 500 Squishmallows characters to collect, young fans can aspire to be like their favorite characters. Each Squishmallow has its own unique name and storyline to add to the fun.
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There’s a Bear in Your Book: A soothing bedtime story from Tom Fletcher (Who’s in Your Book?)
Help Sleepy Bear get ready for bed in this interactive story from bestselling author Tom Fletcher – now available as a board book!
OH, LOOK! A bear has wandered into your book!
And – what’s that noise? He’s yawning! He looks like he’s ready for bed.
Can you help him drift off to sleep?This warm, gentle adventure combines interactive fun with a night-time routine to help little ones wind down before they go to bed – and is now available as a board book.
Who’s in Your Book?
Interactive adventures for big imaginationsAlso in this series:
There’s a Monster in Your Book: makes reading interactive and fun
There’s a Dragon in Your Book: explores empathy and responsibility
There’s an Alien in Your Book: explores acceptance and inclusion
There’s an Elf in Your Book: explores following instructions and good/bad behaviour
There’s a Superhero in Your Book: explores the power of kindness
There’s a Witch in Your Book: makes tidying up fun
There’s a Unicorn in Your Book: explores soothing your worries through sharing themRead more
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Variable Valve Timings: Memoirs of a car tragic
‘What defines the car-saddo condition is not being able to recall a time when the toy-car-era of your life actually ended. Because for us sufferers, it never does.’
Nobody knows cars like Chris Harris does. He calls it ‘unhinged geekery’, but the rest of the world call it infectious enthusiasm, adrenalin fuelled escapism and rigorous journalistic integrity.
And then there are his famous skills at the wheel, from city cars to rally cars, not forgetting the Guinness World Record 3.4km sideways in an electric car.
And now for the first time, Harris takes us down the road of his life-long obssession with the automobile – along surprising diversions, around hazards and obstructions, down the fast lane collecting Gs and back to the lock-up to prep the stock.
From the six-year-old who could recite the stats from What Car? magazine to the YouTube car guru whose honest reviews got him banned by Ferrari. From the Scalextric track of his childhood, to podiums as a racing driver out in the world. From behind his garage doors to the floodlit Top Gear studio.
Variable Valve Timings brings you an incredibly engaging story of adventure and petrolhead joy, told with wit, warmth and disarming honesty. This book is a true one-off, just like Chris.
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Help I S*xted My Boss: A hilarious guide to avoiding life’s awkward moments
‘Funny, filthy and fantastic. Cackled from start to finish’ – Rylan Clark
How do you ask your mate for that £50 back?
When is OK to trump in front of your partner?
And what should you do if you’ve accidentally sexted your boss?William and Jordan are from very different worlds.
William’s an etiquette expert, with his tongue firmly in his teacup and unparalleled knowledge of table linen. Jordan’s a TV and radio presenter, the patron saint of Burnley and an expert in all things common. Together they’ve entertained millions of listeners worldwide with their hit podcast Help I Sexted My Boss.
Now, they’ve pooled all of their wisdom on how to get through life’s most awkward moments.
From candlelight suppers to picky teas, first dates to flatmate dramas, Help I Sexted My Boss is full of both useful and useless advice. This is your indispensable guide to navigating the trepidation and challenges of modern life.
‘Hilarious lads.. and weirdly useful. This generation’s Ant and Dec. If one of them was really posh. Great read’ – Vicky Pattison
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Healing Herbal Soups: Boost Your Immunity and Weather the Seasons with Traditional Chinese Recipes: A Cookbook
Soothe your soul and boost your immunity with these easy and delicious soup recipes that incorporate Traditional Chinese Medicine.Combining the trends of culinary medicine and seasonal eating and adding a dash of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Healing Herbal Soups is the first book of its kind to focus on boosting immunity and weathering the seasons, by a mother-daughter, Chinese-American duo. Rose and Genevieve have been making Chinese herbal soups in their kitchens all their lives. They made broths to help their bodies adapt to the seasons, and now, for the first time, they’re translating these traditional recipes—all of which have been vetted by Dr. Shiu Hon Chui, a preeminent TCM doctor, researcher, and professor—into English.
Healing Herbal Soups provides a complete herbal encyclopedia and more than fifty tasty recipes—with full-color photographs—that mix herbs with meat and vegetables to create healing broths. These easy-to-follow recipes are here for you whenever you feel unwell, or if you’re just looking to add healthy soups to your weekly meal rotation. Armed with an introduction to TCM and special sections on tea, ginger, and ginseng, as well, at last, you can feel less dependent on Western concoctions of drugs and chemicals, and start using traditional Chinese herbs right in the comfort of your own home.
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Essential Mandarin Chinese Grammar: Write and Speak Chinese Like a Native! The Ultimate Guide to Everyday Chinese Usage (Essential Grammar Series)
Essential Mandarin Chinese Grammar is a systematic overview of Mandarin grammar, oriented toward self-study, English-speaking students. Through explanations of common mistakes learners make, useful example sentences and exercises with an answer key, this book provides a detailed introduction to the unique grammar structures of the Mandarin language. Ideal for any student who is interested in taking their skills to the next level, this book makes the difficult task of perfecting grammar efficient, interesting and rewarding. Essential Mandarin Chinese Grammar is a perfect tool to help you form correct and natural-sounding sentences, and determine how to best use the grammar you need for reading or writing Mandarin. Each example and exercise is written in both pinyin and Simplified Chinese Characters to accommodate learners with varying levels of character literacy, including those who have learned only to speak but not read.Read more
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Illustrated Stories from China (Illustrated Story Collections): 1
Discover magical princesses, mighty dragons, mischievous monkeys and more in this captivating collection of Chinese stories, specially retold for readers today. The book features stunning traditional-style brush and ink illustrations by Chinese artist Li Weiding, and includes links to websites to find out more about Chinese folk tales and art.Read more
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Tian Zi Ge Chinese Character Practice Book: Chinese Writing Practice Notebook with 120 Pages of Blank Tian Zi Ge Paper | Chinese Writing Practice Book … Dragon Art Red Ink…
Master Chinese characters with this beautiful tian zi ge notebook!
This classic Tian Zi Ge Chinese Character Practice Book is designed for all dedicated students of Chinese language who want to improve their skills in writing Chinese characters. This character exercise book contains 120 pages of Chinese character practice paper, with the popular grid style known as tian zi ge. Each square is designed for one character, and the area inside each square is divided further into four quadrants to guide proper forms, placements, and strokes for each character.
With all the pages nicely bound into a workbook, now you have a handy way to track your progress and keep all your character sheets together!
Features:
✓ 120 pages of tian zi ge paper, with clearly outlined squares and quadrants to guide proper forms and positioning of each character
✓ Minimal, beautifully designed cover
✓ Large size (8.5 x 11 in) with lots of space for writing
✓ Perfect for daily handwriting practices by kids and adults
✓ Ideal for use in classrooms and in preparing for standardized exams (e.g. all levels of HSK exams)
✓ High-quality, white paper pages
✓ Premium matte soft cover
✓ Made in USAWe take a great care in calibrating the spacing and the size of our grids for the best writing experience. (Please click on the cover image and take a “look inside” to see the difference!)
✓ Line width is just perfect – not too thick, which often adds clutter to the pages
✓ Quadrants are marked with dotted, grey lines to improve readability
✓ Extra inside margins so that you can move your hands more freely!Grab a copy and start mastering your Chinese characters today!
Created with love by Orientali Writing Paper & Design.
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Learning Mandarin Chinese Characters Volume 2: The Quick and Easy Way to Learn Chinese Characters! (Hsk Level 2 & AP Study Exam Prep Book): The Quick … (HSK Level 2 & AP Study…
Reinforce your written Chinese with this practice book for the best-selling Tuttle Learning Chinese Characters.Learning Mandarin Chinese Characters helps students quickly learn the basic Chinese characters that are fundamental to the language. Intended for self-study and classroom use, this character workbook presents 171 Chinese characters and over 513 common words using these characters. These are the characters and words students need to know if they plan to take the official Chinese government HSK Level 2 Exam or the Advanced Placement (AP) Chinese Language and Culture Exam. Each character is presented in a very simple and clear way. A step-by-step diagram shows how to write the character and boxes are provided for freehand writing practice. The meaning and pronunciation are given along with the key vocabulary compounds and an example sentence. Review exercises reinforce the learning process and an index at the back allow you to look up the characters according to their English meanings or romanized Hanyu Pinyin pronunciation. Key features of this Chinese workbook include: Designed for HSK Level 1 and AP exam prep Learn the 171 most basic Chinese characters Example sentences and over 513 vocabulary items Step-by-step writing diagrams and practice boxesRead more
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Every Grain of Rice: Simple Chinese Home Cooking
Fuchsia Dunlop trained as a chef at China’s leading cooking school and is internationally renowned for her delicious recipes and brilliant writing about Chinese food. Every Grain of Rice is inspired by the healthy and vibrant home cooking of southern China, in which meat and fish are enjoyed in moderation, but vegetables play the starring role.
Try your hand at blanched choy sum with sizzling oil, Hangzhou broad beans with ham, pock-marked old woman’s beancurd or steamed chicken with shiitake mushrooms, or, if you’ve ever in need of a quick fix, Fuchsia’s emergency late-night noodles.
Many of the recipes require few ingredients and are startlingly easy to make. The book includes a comprehensive introduction to the key seasonings and techniques of the Chinese kitchen, as well as the ‘magic ingredients’ that can transform modest vegetarian ingredients into wonderful delicacies.
With stunning photography and clear instructions, this is an essential volume for beginners and connoisseurs alike.
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Chinese Conversations for Beginners: Mandarin Learning with Conversational Dialogues (Free Audio) – Chinese Short Stories Bilingual Book (Chinese Conversation Series)
Are you a Beginner Mandarin Learner looking to improve your spoken Chinese in the most effective way possible? If your answer is YES – this book is for you!
Learn Chinese with stories – The book is designed to immerse you in realistic daily conversations in modern China through short stories:
- Learn to speak like a Chinese native
- Resolve daily conversational tasks
- Build up your vocabulary with up-to-date words and phrases
- Explore modern China through fun short stories
- Gain powerful insights into Chinese culture
This book consists of 30 conversational dialogues for beginner students, following a consistent storyline in modern China. The conversations cover practical topics for daily use, including introducing yourself and others, asking friends out, ordering a meal in a restaurant, ordering a taxi, checking in to a hotel, talking to a doctor, opening a bank account, renting an apartment, celebrating Chinese New Year, and many more.
Master Spoken Chinese with Ease! Learn and enjoy with:
- Bilingual version of each dialogue with Chinese (including Pinyin) and English
- Chinese-only version of dialogues to encourage learning progression
- Key words and phrases highlighted in Chinese and English to ease your learning
- Learning tips and culture corner to enhance your understanding and insight
- Key vocabulary list to review and guide your learning
- FREE audio, recorded by native speakers, to help with your listening and speaking
Special Bonus: Audio files can be downloaded freely and are also available on the YouTube playlist
This book will serve as your best friend in this exciting Chinese learning adventure.
Be bold, dream big, and believe in yourself!
Note: Paperback is black and white print / eBook in full color
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Fundamentals of Chinese Characters
Fundamentals of Chinese Characters focuses on the connections between the shapes and meanings of basic Chinese characters, enabling students to learn to recognize and write Chinese characters before they learn to speak Chinese. Presenting fundamental knowledge of Chinese characters according to their intrinsic regularity rather than in the sequence often used in teaching spoken Chinese, this book enables teachers to offer students a course on Chinese characters alongside a Chinese language course at the elementary level. With interactive exercises, rhymes for all the characters covered in the book, and illustrations for all the basic characters, this book makes learning Chinese characters easy and fun.Read more
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The Complete Chinese Takeaway Cookbook [Hardcover] By Kwoklyn Wan & Nom Nom Chinese Takeaway In 5 Ingredients By Iota 2 Books Collection Set
Please Note That The Following Individual Books As Per Original ISBN and Cover Image Shall be Dispatched Collectively:Titles:
The Complete Chinese Takeaway Cookbook [Hardcover]
Nom Nom Chinese Takeaway In 5 IngredientsThe Complete Chinese Takeaway Cookbook [Hardcover] By Kwoklyn Wan & Nom Nom Chinese Takeaway In 5 Ingredients By Iota 2 Books Collection Set:
The Complete Chinese Takeaway Cookbook [Hardcover]:
ISBN-10 : 1787137376
ISBN-13 : 978-1787137370
The Complete Chinese Takeaway Cookbook brings together 200 of Kwoklyn Wan’s best recipes, developed over a lifetime of cooking in Chinese restaurant kitchens. For the first time Kwoklyn offers 150 of his most popular recipes in one book, everything from Crispy Duck Salad, BBQ Chicken Ribs, Tom Yum Soup and Sesame Seed Prawn Toast to speedy Egg-Fried Rice, Spring Rolls and Tofu Ramen. Plus, there are 50 brand-new and delicious recipes that you won’t find anywhere else. Packed with easy, step-by-step instructions and Kwoklyn’s foolproof tips, this comprehensive collection of classic recipes is the only Chinese cookbook you will ever need.Nom Nom Chinese Takeaway In 5 Ingredients:
WHO DOESN’T LOVE A GOOD TAKEAWAY? 5 Simple Ingredients + Store Cupboard Essentials = nom nom Chinese Takeaway By pairing 5 (or less) simple supermarket ingredients with some store cupboard essentials like garlic, soy sauce and sesame oil, you’ll be enjoying takeaway style meals in minutes. Chinese cuisine is one of the nation’s favourite foods with an enormous range of delicious dishes bursting with flavour and satisfying cravings up and down the country. Ordering takeaway on a regular basis can, of course, be expensive and deep down we all know that it isn’t always the healthiest choice.Read more
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Chinese Grammar Wiki BOOK: Just the Basics
These are the basic 25 grammar points a beginner needs to master in order to start using and comprehending Mandarin Chinese. The AllSet Learning Grammar Wiki BOOK series brings to ebook format everything that made the online wiki the internet’s #1 reference for Mandarin Chinese grammar:– Beginner’s Guide introduction provided as a starting point
– Each of 25 grammar points has been carefully selected for beginners
– Each grammar point is explained in plain language, dropping technical grammatical terms whenever possible
– At least 10 clear, useful example sentences for each grammar point, accompanied with pinyin and English translations
– Common mistakes with corrections provided where relevant
– Related grammar points are all interlinked, allowing learners to form connections between similar grammar points
– The book’s content was produced by the AllSet Learning staff in Shanghai, representing dozens of contributors (both native speakers of Chinese and leaners of Chinese)
– Foreword by linguist Dr. David Moser, author of the well-known “Why Chinese is So Damn Hard”
– All content edited by John Pasden, seasoned expert in Chinese learningThe 25 grammar points contained in this book are also contained in the longer “Elementary” book; this book is intended as a shorter introduction for beginners who are just looking for a taste in the Chinese Grammar Wiki’s friendly format.
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Collins Mandarin Chinese Phrasebook and Dictionary Gem Edition: Essential phrases and words in a mini, travel-sized format (Collins Gem)
You will never be lost for words in your travels around China again! Your ideal pocket-sized travel companion and the accompanying free ebook will ensure that you can say what you need in Chinese with ease and confidence.
Reliable, portable and easy-to-use, this phrasebook is an indispensable travel companion as you deal with the situations that crop up every day on holiday; from finding a chic hotel, or hiring a car to explore the countryside, to choosing a local delicacy from the menu, and, of course, setting up your wifi.
With helpful travel information and cultural tips, plus a 3000-word dictionary, make sure you don’t go anywhere without this little book – an essential guide to speaking and understanding Chinese when travelling in China.
Access your free ebook at collins.co.uk/ebooks
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Kwoklyn Wan Collection 2 Books Set (Chinese Takeaway Cookbook, The Complete Chinese Takeaway Cookbook)
Please Note That The Following Individual Books As Per Original ISBN and Cover Image In this Listing shall be Dispatched Collectively:Kwoklyn Wan Collection 2 Books Set (Chinese Takeaway Cookbook, The Complete Chinese Takeaway Cookbook):
Chinese Takeaway Cookbook:
Chinese is the UK’s favourite takeout food, and it’s beloved all over the world – as with much Indian food, it’s the nostalgic, comforting creations for western palates that really get people salivating. Now you can make your favourite Chinese restaurant classics at home with Kwoklyn Wan’s fabulous Chinese Takeaway Cookbook. Kwoklyn is a third-generation Chinese chef: BBC (British-Born Chinese). He’s also the brother of TV celebrity Gok Wan and both boys grew up working in their family’s Cantonese Restaurant in Leicester in the 1970s.The Complete Chinese Takeaway Cookbook:
The Complete Chinese Takeaway Cookbook brings together 200 of Kwoklyn Wan’s best recipes, developed over a lifetime of cooking in Chinese restaurant kitchens. For the first time Kwoklyn offers 150 of his most popular recipes in one book, everything from Crispy Duck Salad, BBQ Chicken Ribs, Tom Yum Soup and Sesame Seed Prawn Toast to speedy Egg-Fried Rice, Spring Rolls and Tofu Ramen. Plus, there are 50 brand-new and delicious recipes that you won’t find anywhere else. Packed with easy, step-by-step instructions and Kwoklyn’s foolproof tips, this comprehensive collection of classic recipes is the only Chinese cookbook you will ever need.Read more
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Chinese Medicine for Childhood Anxiety and Depression: A Practical Guide for Practitioners and Parents
Tackling mental-emotional health problems in young people from a Chinese medicine perspective, this book shows how a child’s mental-emotional health is intrinsically connected with core elements of their everyday life. It suggests an approach to preventing and healing anxiety and depression that involves neither medication nor costs anything.
Part One of the book explains Chinese medicine concepts related to mental-emotional health in a way that is accessible for those with no prior knowledge. It includes chapters on how to recognise a child’s Five Element imbalance and how children of each element type need a different kind of nurture and lifestyle in order to remain mentally-emotionally healthy. Each chapter in Part Two examines a particular pillar of mental-emotional health such as connection, family life, emotions, and diet through a Chinese medicine lens. Each chapter is full of practical tips. Throughout, there is an emphasis on guiding parents and practitioners to discern what is right for a particular child, and that each child will need something different.
Addressing childhood anxiety and depression using a unique, accessible, and practical perspective, Chinese Medicine for Childhood Anxiety and Depression is an invaluable book for practitioners and parents alike.
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2024 YEAR OF THE DRAGON CHINESE NEW YEAR CALENDAR SCROLL (Panda711)
- 2024 (Year of the Dragon) Chinese lunar calendar
- Panda design 2024 calendar
- Imitation bamboo scroll style. Size: H75cm x W31cm
- Ideal for the home or business
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Learn Chinese Vocabulary for Beginners: New HSK Level 1 Chinese Vocabulary Book (Free Audio) – Master 500 Words in Context (NEW HSK Vocabulary Series)
This book is your route to mastering your first 500 Chinese words!
Learn with full-sentence examples, accompanied by Simplified Chinese characters, Pinyin pronunciation aid, and English definitions and complete translations. Not only that, but it comes with FREE AUDIO and a dedicated chapter to help say ANY number from Zero to Billions in Chinese with ease.
With this book by your side, you will be well on your way to effective communication in Chinese!
If you are a beginner looking to build a strong foundation in Chinese or a student preparing for your New HSK Level 1 examination, then this book is for you!
Learn and enjoy with:
- Full list of vocabulary required for New HSK Level 1
- Simplified Chinese characters
- Pinyin pronunciation aid and English definition for every word
- Full-sentence examples with Pinyin and English translation
- Exclusive Chinese learning tips
- FREE downloadable audio, recorded by native speakers
This book will serve as your best friend in this exciting Chinese learning adventure.
Be bold, dream big, and believe in yourself!
This NEW HSK level 1 Vocabulary book is book 1 of our NEW HSK Elementary Vocabulary book Series, with a total of over 2000 Chinese words across 3 levels of learning. To ensure a seamless and effective learning experience, we strongly encourage you to acquire all three books in this series. Your commitment to consistent learning will undoubtedly yield remarkable results.
Note: The paperback is in black and white print; the eBook is in full color.
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Rumi Illustrated (Chinese Bound)
JalÄl ad-DÄ«n Muhammad RÅ«mÄ« (1207–73) was a 13th-century Persian poet, Islamic scholar, theologian, and Sufi mystic originally from Greater Khorasan in Iran. This Chinese-bound volume offers a selection of his many poems with a variety of themes, including love, marriage, life and death, passion and mysticism, as well as his religious collection, Rubaiyat, and his long poem, Masnavi, one of the most influential works of Sufism, an Islamic form of mysticism.
Rumi’s reach transcends national borders and ethnic divisions: his poetry has influenced not only Persian literature, but also the literary traditions of the Ottoman Turkish, Chagatai, Urdu, Bengali and Pashto languages.Read more
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Mandarin Writing Practice Book: Chinese Writing Notebook – Learn Chinese Character Writing and Pinyin – Chinese Writing Practice Notebook | Tian Zi Ge … and Adults (Chinese…
Enjoy Mandarin Chinese handwriting with a beautiful notebook – a classical design just for you!This elegant Chinese writing practice book is designed for language learners to practice Chinese characters, with space for pinyin or English, suitable for both kids and adults.
The book has over 110 pages of mi zi ge style blank papers (an upgraded version of tian zi ge style) for you to practice. As a special bonus, it also comes with summarised Chinese writing tip from LingLing to guide your journey.
This can be a perfect self-practicing book, as well as a beautiful Chinese gift for a special friend!
Book Features:
- Size – 8.5 x 11 in (215.9mm x 279.4)
- Premium matte finish cover
- Printed on quality white paper
- 110+ pages of blank practice paper
- Specialized mi zi ge style to perfect Chinese character writing
Chinese writing on the book cover:
千里之行，始于足下
(A journey of a thousand miles, begins with a single step)
– by Laozi, Founder of the Chinese Daoism
This book will serve as your best friend in this exciting Chinese learning adventure.
Write beautifully and confidently from today!
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Oxford Picture Dictionary: English/Chinese Dictionary
Vibrant, realistic illustrations and unparalleled teaching support make the Oxford Picture Dictionary Program what every classroom needs to build students’ vocabulary, reading, and critical thinking skills.Read more
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Chinese Almanac 2024, year of the dragon: The ultimate guide for a successful year. Feng Shui, predictions, date & hour selection
The Chinese Almanac 2024 is the ultimate guide to improve your success and wellbeing every day. Based on ancient Chinese wisdom, it will guide you how to get the best out of the year using Feng Shui, Chinese Astrology and Date Selection methods.In this book you will find Feng Shui tips about how to deal with the negative and positive yearly and monthly Flying Star energies, these are invisible energies that influence certain areas of your home or business during certain periods of time.
You will identify at what area of your space you have the sickness Flying Star, misfortune Flying Star, Romance Flying Star, Celebration and Current Prosperity Flying Star etc.Other Feng Shui formulas such as Grand Duke, Clash, 3 Shars, Earth Shars, Flying Grand Duke and Li Shih are giving you additional information about the Feng Shui of the year.
In case you are planning construction or renovation work, you will learn when to dig and where to start from. The negative days to do a Feng Shui consultation are listed.The year of the wood dragon 2024 will also have certain impact in your life. World predictions for 2024 will give you a taste about what the future holds in terms of society, mood of the people, natural phenomenon, economy, health etc.
Predictions for the 10 Day Masters and the 12 Chinese Animals will help you understand what are the influences from Heaven in 2024. As we enter Period 9 (2024-2044) you will find out what are the predominant keywords of this era so that you can prepare yourself accordingly.
Date Selection simple techniques are explained in this book so that you can set priorities in choosing the best day and hour for your most important activities such as sign contract, move house, travel, start school, start new job, collect money, trade, repair, break ground, plant, take a ritual bath etc.
The Tong Shu 2024 contained in this book will show you the good and bad activities every day, the Ruler of the day, the Chinese animal in trouble with the day, the Flying Star of the day. It will also show you the negative influence of year clash, month clash, 3 shar with day, 3 shar with month, 4 Separation days, 4 Termination days, No Wealth days.
You will also learn about the good, fair and bad hours for each day of the year can help you choose the best hour for your activities.This book is useful for first timers and professionals alike.
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Busy Chinese New Year (Campbell Busy Books, 33)
Little ones can push, pull and slide the tabs to join in the celebrations in Busy Chinese New Year! Make the Lion and Dragon dance, enjoy a family banquet and watch the spectacular fireworks.
Perfect for toddlers who like to play as they read, they will love this bright and colourful board book with lots to spot, a gentle rhyme and wonderful illustrations by Ilaria Falorsi.
Discover the seasonal Busy Book titles such as Busy Party, Busy Halloween and Busy Christmas.
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Bizzy Bear: Chinese New Year
Five easy-to-use sliders, a rhyming story and lots to spot and say in this vibrant, interactive board book for toddlers.
Join Bizzy Bear and his friends as they celebrate the lunar new year. Little ones will love using the chunky sliders to help Bizzy Bear get dressed, decorate the house, eat a meal and watch fireworks whizz across the sky, before celebrating with a spectacular street party to welcome in the new year.
Another exciting adventure in this best-selling series which encourages preschoolers to play a part in Bizzy Bear’s story. This story needs YOU! By pushing, pulling and turning the mechanisms, little hands can move the story onto the next scene and bring the rhyming text to life! The high level of interaction builds confidence and engagement with books, which is an essential stepping stone to reading, as well as develops gross and fine motor skills.
Illustrated by Benji Davies, the multi-award winning illustrator of The Storm Whale and Grandad’s Island.
Collect the whole series; other titles include: Vet’s Clinic, Fun Park, Football Player, Fire Rescue and lots, lots more!
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A Beginner’s Guide to Chinese Brush Painting: 35 Painting Activities from Calligraphy to Animals to Landscapes
A Beginner’s Guide to Chinese Brush Painting teaches this ancient art form in an easy-to-understand way―no prior experience necessary!As one of the oldest continuous artistic traditions in the world, Chinese brush painting has been used for thousands of years to create images that harness the imagination, and capture the inner spirit of a subject―be it an animal, landscape or tree. All you need for this simple, but beautiful, art form is black watercolor paint, white paper, a brush and some creativity!
An introduction tells you about the history of brush painting, and also gives tips for holding your brush, achieving different shades and collecting your materials. After that, the book takes you step-by-step through more than 35 hands-on activities―including basic strokes, putting them together to create an object or scene, the importance of leaving open space and even writing some Chinese calligraphy.
With the help of this book, artists of all ages can learn to paint:
- Bamboo stalks, branches and leaf clusters
- A knotted pine tree and its delicate needles
- A snail with a spiral shell and little body peeking out from underneath
- A waterfall gliding down the side of a mountain
- And much more!
You’ll find that this activity will help you learn to center your mind and thoughts, and your masterpieces will be inspiring decorations or great gifts for friends and family. Get started learning this ‘soft martial art!’
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Wok & Spice: The Art of Indo-Chinese Cooking
The history of Indo-Chinese food dates back to the late 19th century when Chinese immigrants settled in various parts of India, particularly in Kolkata (formerly Calcutta). These immigrants, primarily from the Hakka region of China, brought their culinary traditions and flavours with them.Initially, Chinese food in India was adapted to suit the local Indian palate, resulting in the creation of a fusion cuisine that combined Chinese cooking techniques and ingredients with Indian flavours and spices. This fusion cuisine eventually became known as Indo-Chinese or Indian Chinese food.
The early Chinese immigrants opened small eateries and restaurants in Kolkata, where they served dishes that blended Chinese and Indian flavours. Some of the earliest and most iconic Indo-Chinese dishes, such as Gobi Manchurian and Chicken Manchurian, were created during this time. These dishes were a result of experimenting with Chinese cooking techniques and sauces, combined with Indian spices and ingredients.
Over time, the popularity of Indo-Chinese cuisine grew, and it spread to other parts of India as well. Chinese restaurants serving Indo-Chinese food became widespread, catering to the Indian taste preferences for bold, spicy, and tangy flavours.
Today, Indo-Chinese cuisine has become an integral part of Indian culinary culture. It features a wide range of dishes that combine elements from both cuisines, such as stir-fried noodles, fried rice, Manchurian dishes, and various spicy sauces. Indo-Chinese food has its own distinct flavour profile, characterized by a balance of umami, spiciness, tanginess, and aromatic spices.The popularity of Indo-Chinese food extends beyond India, with Indian diaspora communities around the world also enjoying these flavourful dishes. It has become a beloved and influential cuisine, showcasing the harmonious blend of Chinese and Indian culinary traditions.
Overall, the history of Indo-Chinese food reflects the cultural exchange and adaptation that occurs when culinary traditions from different regions come together, resulting in a unique and delicious fusion cuisine.
It is important to note that Indo-Chinese cuisine is not widely recognized in China as an authentic Chinese cuisine. While specific inventors may not be known, the credit for the creation and popularization of Indo-Chinese cuisine goes to the Chinese community in India and the subsequent generations of Indian chefs and cooks who have continued to innovate and refine these dishes.
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Chinese Conversations for Intermediate: Mandarin Learning with Conversational Dialogues (Free Audio) – Chinese Short Stories Bilingual Book (Chinese Conversation Series)
Are you a Passionate Mandarin Learner looking to level up your spoken Chinese in a fun way? If your answer is YES – this book is for you!
Learn Chinese with Stories – The book is designed to immerse you in authentic daily conversations in modern China through short fun stories: Time to Speak and Sound Like a Chinese Native
- Speak naturally and confidently in various types of conversations
- Handle friendly chats, romantic talk, telling jokes, business talk
- Master the most up-to-date vocabularies, slang, idioms and phrases
- Explore Chinese culture and society through short fun stories
This book consists of 60 expanded conversational dialogues for intermediate students. They follow a consistent storyline set in modern China and cover daily life, travel, work, lifestyles, relationships, Chinese festivals, and contemporary hot topics through fun stories that will make you laugh and remember! You will also explore China and obtain a deeper understanding of its society and culture.
Learn and enjoy with:
- Simplified Chinese version with Pinyin below
- English translation of the Chinese
- Key vocabulary list to review and guide your learning
- Key words and phrases highlighted in Chinese and English to ease your learning
- Learning tips and culture corner to enhance your understanding and insight
- Free audio, recorded by native speakers, to help with your listening and speaking
Special Bonus: audio files can be downloaded freely and are also available on the YouTube playlist
This book will serve as your best friend in this exciting Chinese learning adventure.
Be bold, dream big, and believe in yourself!
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The Chinese Five Elements Oracle: A 60-Card Deck and Guidebook
Discover your connection to the five elements through Chinese metaphysics and astrology with this beautifully illustrated oracle deck, grounded in ancient wisdom interpreted through a modern perspective.
The Chinese Five Elements Oracle represents the 60 pillars of the five elements in Chinese Metaphysics, grounded in traditional theories and Taoist wisdom, channeled through a modern perspective. The oracle deck is designed to be easy to use, but with many layers of meaning embedded in each card, so that you’re able to grasp it whether you’re a novice or advanced in your knowledge of oracle cards, the five elements, and energy work. Divining a card’s meaning can be as simple as reading the guidebook entry or as deep as one’s understanding of Chinese Metaphysics.
The 60 cards provide insights into the past, present, and future. They can be used as a tool to connect and communicate with the Divine and to help you gain a deeper understanding of the secrets and mysteries of the Universe. You will work with the truth and flow with the way of the Tao.
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The Chinese Diesel Air Heater: An Installation, Operation & Servicing Guide
A diesel heater manual. A profusely illustrated and comprehensive guide to installing, using and servicing Chinese diesel air heaters. This book is a guide to D.I.Y. “kit of bits” heaters and ready-built all-in-one or portable heaters.
The reader is shown how these heaters work and how to fix common problems.with emphasis on safe practice.
This book provides answers to frequently asked questions about the Chinese diesel heater.
A wealth of information and advice in a single book.
Based on the author’s own experience with these heaters.
Written by a retired engineer.Read more
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Sizzling Chinese Cuisine (Delicious Recipes Book 20)
In this book you will find colorful healthy dishes using simple ingredients and combining colorful healthy dishes using healthy ingredients and combine color texture and flavors. The dishes included in this book range for hot and spicy to delicate flavors using fish and vegetables.
One of the most important features of Chinese cooking is texture. Vegetables should remain crisp and rice and noodles should be treated like pasta and retain their bite after cooking. Ingredients such as bean curd are used for texture, even though have little flavor in themselves. Bamboo shoots and Chestnuts, are a common ingredient, are used only for texture.
The recipes in this book are great for entertaining; we love to make a buffet of Chinese dishes for family and friends. Enjoy Soups and Starters, Main dishes, Vegetables, Rice and noodles.Read more
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Chinese Stories for Language Learners: Elementary (Free Audio) – Bilingual book of folktales, idioms, fables, proverbs, myths and modern fun stories (Chinese Story Series)
Do you know that the most effective and fun way of learning Mandarin Chinese is through story reading and listening? Do you also know that the key to building up vocabulary is through reading broadly and extensively?
Start your learning journey with a rich variety of Chinese stories from ancient to modern China. Learn from 25 fun stories with expanded learning content, written and selected specially for elementary-level students (HSK1-3). A bilingual book of Chinese folk tales, idioms, fables, proverbs, myths, and modern fun stories.
With this book, you will:
- Build up and expand essential Chinese vocabulary
- Master 50 Chinese sentence patterns with examples in context
- Uncover the original stories of Chinese traditional festivals
- Discover life lessons and wisdom from China’s greatest classics
- Learn witty Chinese idioms and proverbs and their original stories
- Gain powerful Chinese cultural knowledge and insights
This is a unique learning journey full of fun stories. Each story is structured to assist your learning whilst making it entertaining and memorable! Enjoy and learn with:
- Bilingual story in Simplified Chinese, Pinyin, and English
- Chinese-only version of the story for self-assessment
- Key Vocabulary list to help you learn and review
- Sentence Patterns with examples in context
- Engaging activities or exercises to help you to reflect
- Learning Tips and Culture Corner to enhance your understanding
- FREE AUDIO, recorded by native speakers, to help with listening and speaking
Special Bonus: MP3 audio files can be downloaded and are also available on the YouTube playlist
This book will serve as your best friend in this exciting Chinese learning adventure.
Be bold, dream big, and believe in yourself!
Note: Paperback is black and white print / eBook in full color
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Chinese Picture Dictionary Coloring Book: Over 1500 Chinese Words and Phrases for Creative & Visual Learners of All Ages: 8 (Color and Learn)
Pictures, Coloring, Quizzes and more…
The new way of learning languages has arrived!
Learning a language is an effective way of expanding your social circle, boosting your career and allowing yourself to open your mind while traveling around the world, as you may know. The great thing is – whether you want to learn Mandarin Chinese to communicate with over 1.1 billion people across the planet, dive into Chinese culture or simply try your luck at a new career in China – we’ve got you covered!
While you may have previously felt that learning a new language has been a bit too complicated and even boring… we’re about to change that! We have created a whole new method and concept behind learning Chinese. A method based on fun.
Say hello to the Chinese Picture Dictionary Coloring Book, the book that will change Chinese learning forever.
In this amazing book, you will find:
- Over 50 different, detailed and beautiful full-size illustrations for you to learn while coloring them! Each of these 50 illustrations contains up to 20 items, by the way – that’s almost 1,000 (!!!) images for you to color!
- Ever wanted to know how to pronounce “insect repellent” in Chinese? Maybe you need to know the word for ‘weightlifting’ or ‘mistletoe’… No worries! This book has dozens of different categories to help you build your vocabulary.
- Challenging quizzes found every few sections will allow you to develop your Chinese skills even further; if you don’t know the answers, we’ve provided an Answer Key at the end!
- Just to get started, we’ve added an in-depth basic Chinese guide at the beginning, including tone pronunciation, spelling, word order and vocabulary, among other crucial tools, such as insight into Mandarin Chinese characters and the extremely important Pinyin and stroke order!
This book will transform Chinese learning for good – no more complex textbooks, it’s time to learn while having fun!
The best new method for learning Chinese is here.
Get the Chinese Picture Dictionary Coloring Book now!
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The Complete Chinese Takeaway Cookbook: Over 200 Takeaway Favourites to Make at Home
The Complete Chinese Takeaway Cookbook brings together 200 of Kwoklyn Wan’s best recipes, developed over a lifetime of cooking in Chinese restaurant kitchens.
For the first time Kwoklyn offers 150 of his most popular recipes in one book, everything from Crispy Duck Salad, BBQ Chicken Ribs, Tom Yum Soup and Sesame Seed Prawn Toast to speedy Egg-Fried Rice, Spring Rolls and Tofu Ramen. Plus, there are 50 brand-new and delicious recipes that you won’t find anywhere else.
Packed with easy, step-by-step instructions and Kwoklyn’s foolproof tips, this comprehensive collection of classic recipes is the only Chinese cookbook you will ever need.
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Pocket Oxford Chinese Dictionary: English-chinese / Chinese-english
The Pocket Oxford Chinese Dictiionary 5e has Extensive revision to definitions, examples, grammar labels and appendices New entries and senses covering the latest technological, economic and sociocultural changes Written in simplified chinese characters, with orthodox characters and Pinyin romanization for referenceRead more
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Bernese Mountain. Bernese Mountain Dog Complete Owners Manual. Bernese Mountain Dog book for care, costs, feeding, grooming, health and training.
bernese mountainBernese Mountain Dog Complete Owners Manual. Bernese Mountain Dog book for care, costs, feeding, grooming, health and training.
Written by an expert dog whisperer and dog owner, the Bernese Mountain Dog Complete Owner’s Manual has the answers you may need when researching this large working dog.Learn about this good-natured, short-lived dog and find out whether or not the gentle Berner will be the best choice for you and your family.Learn everything there is to know, including little known facts and secrets and how to care for every aspect of the Bernese Mountain dog’s life.This manual contains all the information you need, from birth to the Rainbow Bridge, including transitioning through house breaking, care, feeding, training and end of life, so that you can make a well-informed decision about whether or not this dog is the breed for you. If you already have a Bernese Mountain dog, this book will teach you everything you need to know to make your dog a happy dog and to make you a happy dog owner. The author George Hoppendale is an experienced writer and a true animal lover. He enjoys writing animal books and advising others how to take care of their animals to give them a happy home.Co-Author Asia Moore is a professional Dog Whisperer, Cynologist and Author, living on Vancouver Island, off the west coast of British Columbia, in Canada, who believes that all humans and dogs can live together in harmony. She and her dog whispering team, which includes an 8-year-old Shih Tzu named Boris, teach dog psychology to humans, to help alleviate problem behaviors that arise between humans and their canine counterparts so that everyone can live a happy and stress-free life together.Covered in this book:- Temperament- Pros and Cons- Vital statistics- Before you buy- Choosing the right dog- Finding a breeder- Puppy proofing your home- The first weeks- Health and common health problems- Medical care & safety- Daily care- Feeding- Bad treats and snacks- Good treats and snacks- House training- Grooming- Training- Poisonous Foods & Plants- Caring for your aging dog…. and much more.
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The Reptile Academy Magazine (The Reptile Academy Magazine Volume 1 (May 2020 – April 2021))
Discover the world of reptiles and amphibians in this brand-new magazine brought to you by The Reptile Academy. Written by our team of experienced biologists and zoologists, stay up to date with emerging science about the husbandry and care of your animal, and explore the conservation of these species in the wild. Every issue includes features about a variety of the animals we have at The Reptile Academy including pythons, boas, monitors, chameleons, geckos, frogs and toads. Additionally, each monthly magazine includes a double page spread poster, as well as regular articles including ‘Under the Microscope,’ global conservation, a photo competition and Young Herpetologist submission. With extra exciting reads and lots of free opportunities to make your own submissions, The Reptile Academy Magazine is your comprehensive guide to keeping, caring for and knowing about your animals as your journey into becoming a herpetologist begins!Read more
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Indo-Pakistani War of 1971: Volume 1: Birth of a Nation (Asia@War)
In 1947, India and Pakistan were partitioned by their former colonial ruler, Great Britain. A job that should have taken ten-years was done in a few months. Britain, drained by two world wars in 40-years, no longer had the will or the money to guide the subcontinent to a peaceful partition by consensus. More importantly, the subcontinent was impatient for Britain’s departure. The British left in haste, leaving unresolved the issue of Kashmir. This triggered five wars between the new states: 1947-48, 1965, 1971, 1999 and continuing insurgency/counterinsurgency that began in 1987. Two other potential wars were narrowly averted in 1987-88 and 2001-02, and a limited one fought in 1999. Since the basic issue remains unresolved, the next war may be only a matter of time.In 1970, East Pakistan voted for independence and armed rebellion. A quick and nasty counterinsurgency suppressed the rebellion. India, seizing the chance to change the balance of power, first backed East Pakistan, then on 21 and 22 November 1971 invaded with eight divisions. India planned also to attack West Pakistan to recover Kashmir, but at the last moment the offensive was called off due to Soviet pressure. Pakistan attacked pre-emptively, and an all-out war resulted. East Pakistan was overrun by India on 16 December; the US and Soviet forced a ceasefire in the West only a day later. For the first time in 800 years, a predominantly Hindu army defeated a Muslim army.
Through extensive use of official records and participant recollections, rare photography and authentic colour profiles, Ravi Rikhye tells the captivating story of the biggest military conflict fought between India and Pakistan to date, and the war that resulted in emergence of Bangladesh as an independent nation.
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Asia’s Wildlife: A Journey to the Forests of Hope (Proceeds Support Birdlife International)
“Close-up views of endangered fauna in their natural habitats are difficult enough to obtain, but the breathtaking artistic quality of the photography in this valuable documentation of Asia’s disappearing forest habitats makes this book highly recommended for both scientists and nature lovers alike.” –Robert Stuebing, The Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago. Author of A Field Guide to the Snakes of BorneoAsia’s Wildlife provides rare insights into Asia’s breathtaking tropical forests and the rare species that inhabit them–many of which are now endangered. Proceeds from this book will go to support the conservation activities of BirdLife International.
Produced to raise funds and awareness of nature conservation through their Forest of Hope program, Asia’s Wildlife is a mesmerizing year-long photographic journey of the expedition taken by Fanny Lai and photographer Bjorn Olesen. Readers can become part of their journey as they observe, photograph, and describe Asia’s most distinctive animal species. The trip brings you to the most remote and biodiverse forests in eight different countries in Asia, and gives you the opportunity to learn about rarely seen–let alone photographed–endangered animal species.
Over 190 images and illustrations feature 129 different animal species, of which 72 are national endemics, including:
- The Giant Cloud Rat
- The majestic Philippine Eagle
- The critically endangered Helmeted Hornbill
- And many other fascinating creatures!
Discover the ongoing conservation efforts to protect these precious forests, as well as very real threats to the future of the animals and habitats.
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To Hell and Back: The Last Train from Hiroshima (Asia/Pacific/Perspectives)
Drawing on the voices of atomic bomb survivors and the new science of forensic archaeology, Charles Pellegrino describes the events and the aftermath of two days in August when nuclear devices, detonated over Japan, changed life on Earth forever. To Hell and Back offers readers a stunning, “you are there” time capsule, wrapped in elegant prose. Charles Pellegrino’s scientific authority and close relationship with the A-bomb survivors make his account the most gripping and authoritative ever written. At the narrative’s core are eyewitness accounts of those who experienced the atomic explosions firsthand-the Japanese civilians on the ground. As the first city targeted, Hiroshima is the focus of most histories. Pellegrino gives equal weight to the bombing of Nagasaki, symbolized by the thirty people who are known to have fled Hiroshima for Nagasaki-where they arrived just in time to survive the second bomb. One of them, Tsutomu Yamaguchi, is the only person who experienced the full effects of both cataclysms within Ground Zero. The second time, the blast effects were diverted around the stairwell behind which Yamaguchi’s office conference was convened-placing him and few others in a shock cocoon that offered protection while the entire building disappeared around them. Pellegrino weaves spellbinding stories together within an illustrated narrative that challenges the “official report,” showing exactly what happened in Hiroshima and Nagasaki-and why. Also available from compatible vendors is an enhanced e-book version containing never-before-seen video clips of the survivors, their descendants, and the cities as they are today. Filmed by the author during his research in Japan, these 18 videos are placed throughout the text, taking readers beyond the page and offering an eye-opening and personal way to understand how the effects of the atomic bombs are still felt 70 years after detonation.Read more
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Have You Eaten?: Deliciously Simple Asian Cooking for Every Mood
Sumptuous Asian cooking has never been simpler
Join Verna Gao of @vernahungrybanana as she shares more than 70 of her all-time favourite Asian-inspired recipes. Whether you’re craving 10-minute creamy peanut noodles that bring simplicity and peace, soothing congee for comfort or exquisitely plump dumplings perfect for joyful potluck parties, discover dishes to satisfy every mood and occasion.
More than just a compendium of recipes, this is a personal journey back in time, through words, memories, and photographs, to the people and places that inspired these dishes – from memories of a Shanghai childhood spent with mum and grandma in the kitchen, to impromptu “real Chinese” cooking lessons with university friends, and backpacking round the street food hotspots of East Asia.
Super fresh, vegan-adaptable, and full of punchy flavours, Verna’s unfussy recipes are all easy to make and delectable to eat.
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When ‘Jesus’ Came to Hong Kong: The Remarkable Story of the First European Football Star in Asia
It took balls to go to Hong Kong. When Scottish footballer Derek Currie was made an offer to travel to Hong Kong to play against the one sportsman he had dreamed of meeting on the field, he couldn’t say no. From apprentice printer in Glasgow to playing football against Pelé in the Far East, singing with Stevie Wonder and shadow-boxing with Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Currie enjoyed a magical life as one of the first three European professional footballers in Asia. He was quickly nicknamed ‘Jesus’ by Hong Kong football fans. Here he traces the early development of professional football in the then-British colony through his own career – the games, the places and the characters he met along the way – as well as a season playing for the San Antonio Thunder in Texas. Given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, he didn’t think twice – traveling 6,000 miles across the world to pursue his dream of professional football. In the years that followed, he met international stars from music, showbusiness, boxing and horse racing. Here in words and pictures is his amazing story – if not for the photographic proof you could be forgiven for thinking it might be a fairy tale! It isn’t.Read more
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Asia Light: Healthy & Fresh South-East Asian Recipes
Asian ingredients are fresh, vibrant and renowned for their health benefits, but Asian recipes often aren’t as healthy as they seem because of their use of lots of sugar, salt, unhealthy oils and fatty cuts of meat.
Asia Light offers nutritious and lower fat ways of cooking classic dishes, such as Vietnamese Spring Rolls, Laksa and Beef Rendang, as well as Ghillie’s own creations, including Steam Baked Salmon and Vegetable Parcels with Asian Dressing and Vietnamese Chocolate Coffee Pots. These recipes are packed with superfood ingredients and have the traditional South East Asian balance of hot, sour, salty and sweet.
With chapters on: Starters; Soups; Salads; Rice & Noodles; Baked, BBQ and One Pot; Stir-fries; Curries; Ices, Coolers, Cocktails & Sweet Treats; plus a bonus Basics section on how to make more healthy versions of South-East Asian pastes and sauces, this is a cookbook that can be used every day and by anybody.Read more
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Asia Central rkh r/v (r) wp GPS: world mapping project (Central Asia (1:1.700.000): Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan)
Highly tear-resistant and 100% waterproof map “Central Asia” from the series world mapping project, published by Reise Know-How Verlag. This map includes the countries Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. Travel know-how maps are characterized by particularly stable plastic paper, which is writable like paper, even with pencil. The cardboard envelope is removable, so the card can be easily inserted into any pocket. A protective cover is not required. The cartographic representation focuses on the most important information for travelers and is particularly easy to read. Instead of shading, colored height layers are used. Equipment: – Contour lines with altitude indications; – Coloured elevation layers; – Classified road network with distance indications; -Sights; – Detailed location index; – GPS-accurate; – latitude and longitude; – Five-language legend (german, English, French, Spanish, Russian); – Overview map on the cover. Handy format: 70×100 cm, printed on 2 sides. Languages: German, English, French, Spanish, RussianRead more
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