Having lived in China for a decade now, fluent in Mandarin and working as a correspondent in Beijing, Hessler displays impressive knowledge, research and personal encounters as he brings the country's peoples, foibles and history into sharp focus.
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In 1996, 26-year-old Peter Hessler arrived in Fuling, a town on China's Yangtze River, to begin a two-year Peace Corps stint as a teacher at the local college. Along with fellow teacher Adam Meier, the two are the first foreigners to be in this part of the Sichuan province for 50 years.
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Just as the authors describe China as 'massive and endlessly fascinating,' so is the material they have collected in this guide. The 200-plus maps feature keys in English and Chinese script and there are essential details on transport options, a 12-page Chinese arts section, and a useful feature on the Chinese language.
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The Unknown Story does not contain a formal dedication, but it is clear that Chang is writing to honour the millions of Chinese who fell victim to Mao's drive for absolute power in his 50-plus-year struggle to dominate China and the 20th-century political landscape. From the outset, Chang and Halliday are determined to shatter the "myth" of Mao. BuyLabels: Biography, China, History
A guide to the sacred places of China, a country with centuries of religious tradition. The authors exhibit an impressive knowledge of the sacred sites, and provide historical and political background, anecdotes, and details of the daily life of the people who live in there. Buy
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With vital information on the practicalities of travel in China, this handbook features special sections on Chinese opera, calligraphy, and painting, and opportunities for seeing wildlife. The Guide focuses on less well-known locations in China, making it a useful resource for those wishing to explore off the beaten track. Buy
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This book provides teachers of English to Chinese students with relevant information on the linguistic, cultural and pedagogical backgrounds of these students. The authors analyse the importance (and sometimes unimportance) of this background, and provide information on successful classroom teaching methods and student learning strategies. BuyLabels: China, Educational
What we now know as China began to emerge four to five thousand years ago, in the fertile flatlands of the middle Yellow River. In the second millennium BC first the shadowy Xia, then the Shang, and finally the cultivated Zhou dynasty created an integrated, expansive kingdom that spread north, east and south. BuyLabels: China, History, Travel Guide
The Rough Guide gives all-embracing coverage of the country, past and present. The maps are excellent, and important phrases (hotels, destinations) are written in Chinese characters. And as a backpacker bonus, the book weighs a mere 1.3 pounds despite the thoroughness of its content. BuyLabels: China, Travel Guide
"I just finished reading Dear Alice. I found it extremely helpful in preparing myself mentally for an upcoming trip to China. The letters were quite authentic and honest, often revealing small details about the enigma of life in China" - Amazon Review.
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This guidebook covers background information such as history, culture, the economy, and the people, as well as practical information such as facts and figures, hotel and restaurant listings and language glossaries. BuyLabels: China, Travel Guide
