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Step into a timeless journey with "A Cup of History", an engaging eBook immersing readers into the enigmatic world of Chinese tea, with an in-depth focus on the gem of the tea world Pu-erh tea. This captivating read takes you from the ancient origins of Chinese tea, tracing its humble beginnings to becoming an integral part of the country's cultural fabric. Discover the art and science behind tea cultivation, while learning about the numerous standout varieties that have emerged from China's fertile lands. Journey into the heart of Yunnan Province, globally recognized as the birthplace of ...

A REAL WORLD JAMES BOND THRILLER Are you ready to dive into the complex world of international diplomacy? In American Eagle, Chinese Dragon, Dr. Eric Engle breaks down the complex relations among China, the US, and the EU, delivering an insightful analysis that will change how you view global power dynamics. WHAT WOULD you DO?In an ever-shifting geopolitical landscape, American Eagle, Chinese Dragon challenges you to understand global issues and ask yourself what you would do if faced with the same strategic decisions that world leaders encounter. You’ll get to understand why nations ...

On the coast of southern China, an eccentric entrepreneur spent three decades steadily building an obscure telecom company into one of the world’s most powerful technological empires with hardly anyone noticing. This all changed in December 2018, when the detention of Meng Wanzhou, Huawei Technologies’ female scion, sparked an international hostage standoff, poured fuel on the US-China trade war, and suddenly thrust the mysterious company into the global spotlight.

Confucius is one of the world great thinkers and philosophers along with Socrates and Sakyamuni in the same era. The philosophy of Confucius emphasized personal and governmental morality, correctness of social relationships, justice and sincerity. Confucius's principles have profound and lasting influence on the Chinese society, they, to some extent, are the religion of the Chinese. He championed strong family loyalty, ancestor veneration, and respect of elders by their children and of husbands by their wives. He also recommended family as a basis for ideal government. He espoused the well-...

In the intricate world of martial arts where honor and vengeance intertwine, "Sword of the Azure Sky" by Gu Long unfolds a tale of passion, betrayal, and redemption. Set against the backdrop of ancient China, this gripping Wuxia novel takes readers on a journey through the tumultuous life of Xiong Ti, a skilled swordsman caught in the web of destiny and familial ties. The story begins with Xiong Ti's quest to avenge a deep-seated grudge, a journey that leads him through the perilous landscapes of the martial world. His path crosses with Xia Yun, a woman of ethereal beauty and mysterious ...

By listening to these specially composed melodies with their rhythmic repetitions of Mandarin and English a few times, you pick up over 200 essential words and phrases that will not just be on the tip of your tongue, but will be burned deeply into your long-term memory in next to no time.

In China they whisper about the Jade Owl and its awful power. This ancient stone, commissioned by the Empress Wu and crafted by a mineral charmer, long haunted the folk of the Middle Kingdom until it vanished into an enigma of legend and lore. Now the Jade Owl is found. It wakes to steal the day from day. Its power to enchant and distort rises again. Its horror is revealed to a band of five, who must return it to the Valley of the Dead before the laws of ch’i are set aside in favor of destruction’s dance. Five China Hands, each drawn through time’s thin fabric by the bird, discover ...

This audiobook contains 2500 of the most common Chinese words so that you can get a head start compared to those still learning Chinese in a more traditional way. Usually, Chinese textbooks rely on learners to learn the characters. But here, Pinyin is introduced, allowing learners to quickly remember every word. As you will discover, these words will be more than enough for your travels, and you’ll start to be able to have conversations in Chinese.

Step into the stirring fusion where ancient wisdom meets contemporary living with "Harmonizing Traditions." This transformative eBook guides the reader through a seamless blend of time-honored practices and modern adaptations, inviting you to explore the potent philosophies of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with a view to enrich your contemporary lifestyle. Unlock the secret to holistic health as you begin your journey with an exploration of TCM's fundamental philosophies, understanding how the symbiotic relationship between nature and human wellness translates to today’s fast-paced ...

Living under a rock can sometimes provide comfort and safety, but the reality is that Earth is one giant ecosystem. Despite the small amount of protection that your rock may offer, the real world will always make its way in. A proactive approach to disease globally is necessary from an epidemiological standpoint, but this still isn't happening in regions outside of first-world nations and Western countries as a result of miserly behavior, poor enforcement of regulations, and weak governments, specifically in China, i.e., the Chinese Communist Party. Chinese hygiene really isn't hygienic as ...

On the eve of International Women's Day in 2015, the Chinese government arrested five feminist activists and jailed them for 37 days. The Feminist Five became a global cause célèbre, with Hillary Clinton speaking out on their behalf and activists inundating social media with #FreetheFive messages. But the Five are only symbols of a much larger feminist movement of civil rights lawyers, labor activists, performance artists, and online warriors prompting an unprecedented awakening among China's educated, urban women.

Improve your everyday Mandarin Chinese speaking and listening skills by following typical, fun conversations and practising what you hear in the dialogues.

This is a true and touching story of one Chinese woman's search for home. It is also an inspiring book about human yearning for a better life. To escape poverty, Flora Li fought her way through the education system and became one of the few women to get into the prestigious Hong Kong University. When the Japanese invaded, she fled to unoccupied China, where she met her future husband, the son of China's finance minister (later deputy prime minister). She thought she had found the ideal husband, but soon discovered that he suffered from emotional disorders caused by family conflicts and the ...

Have you been trying to learn Chinese (Mandarin) and simply can’t find the way to expand your vocabulary? Do your teachers recommend you boring textbooks and complicated stories that you don’t really understand? Are you looking for a way to learn the language quicker without taking shortcuts? If you answered “Yes!” to at least one of those previous questions, then this book is for you! We’ve compiled the 2000 most common words in Chinese, a list of terms that will expand your vocabulary to levels previously unseen.

Eighteen-year-old Shelley, born into a much-despised branch of the Zheng family in Yunnan Province and living in the shadow of his widowed father’s grief, dreams of bigger things. Buoyed by an exuberant heart and his cousin Deng’s tall tales about the United States, Shelley heads to San Francisco to claim his destiny, confident that any hurdles will be easily overcome by the awesome powers of the “Chinese groove,” a belief in the unspoken bonds between countrymen that transcend time and borders.

What if I tell you that everything you believe to know about Kung Fu is wrong? Everything you you know about Kung Fu is wrong. This book explaines how many wrong belives and false claims replaced facts about Chinese martial arts

The Warrior Lifestyle is the last installment of the award-winning Warrior Wisdom Series. This amazing book has been dubbed as highly inspirational and motivational by many of today's top martial artist. This motivational book will guide you through what it takes to live a life of honor. This insightful book guides you to live a lifestyle of character, honor, and integrity. Don't settle for an ordinary life; make your life extraordinary! This amazing series has been honored by four martial arts hall of fame organizations for its inspirational and motivational qualities. The ancient and ...

People may be familiar with the celebrations around Chinese New Year (usually towards the end of January or beginning of February), and how the year is devoted to a particular animal.

Book #11 of the Jab Boone Murder Mystery Series A dying ex-GI, known as The Doorman, is killing American Indian brujos and shaman. He’s holed up deep under the Owyhee Mountains, and he has booby-trapped every entrance with explosives. Jab’s team discovers his hide-out— only to become The Doorman’s prisoners themselves!

Chinese Astrology (Ba Zi) and Feng Shui are metaphysical sciences that make use of ancient formulas to harness the cosmic energy known as Qi for self fulfillment. It is also an evolving art that rides on the ingenuity and progressive skill of the practitioner. This E-book outlined in systematic order, the principles and application of Chinese Metaphysics based on new concept of learning. You will come to understand the fundamental in a different light.