Books from Shanghai Press
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The New Analects: Confucius Reconstructed, A Modern Reader
By ConfuciusThis is the first time that both the logic and profundity of Confucian theory has sprung so directly from the text.
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A Dream of Red Mansions: As portrayed through the brush of Sun Wen
By Zhou KexiThis exquisite edition of A Dream of Red Mansions features a rare set of Qing Dynasty paintings by Sun Wen. This collector's edition features a complete set of Sun Wen's 230 paintings in splendid color, printed on fine paper.
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Between Confidantes: Two Novellas
By Chen DanyanThis book of contemporary Chinese literature contains two separate novellas, Between Confidantes and In Memory of the Departedr by one of China's most prolific writers.
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The Beginner's Guide to Chinese Calligraphy: An Introduction to Kaishu (Standard Script)
By Yi Yuan, Xiong MingxiangPerfect for beginners, this calligraphy book teaches over 100 Chinese paintings and calligraphies along with historical and cultural information.
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The Beginner's Guide to Chinese Calligraphy Semi-cursive script: An Introduction to Semi-Cursive Script (Xingshu)
By Yi Yuan, Zhou Bin, Zhou WeiweiPerfect for beginners, this calligraphy book teaches over 100 Chinese paintings and calligraphies along with historical and cultural information.
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A Pair of Jade Frogs
By Ye XinThis novel by one of China's most prolific contemporary authors is a vivid portrayal of a young man struggling for fulfillment and self-respect amongst the immense political turmoil of 20th century China.
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Stories from Contemporary China: Zhou Yu's Train by Bei Cun, The Sprinkler by Xu Yigua, The Crime Scene by Li...
By Bei Cun, Xu Yigua, Li ErThe three brilliant Chinese novellas found in this book were written in the last ten years of the 20th century.
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Bead Embroidery Chinese Style: A Step-By-Step Visual Guide with Inspiring Projects
By Han YuA step-by-step guide to 25 unique embroidery designs, Bead Embroidery Chinese Style incorporates traditional Chinese design elements, including landscape paintings, bird and flower motifs, and famous poems
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Penjing: The Chinese Art of Bonsai: A Pictorial Exploration of Its History, Aesthetics, Styles and Preservation
By Zhao QingquanWith hundreds of color photographs and illustrations, this Chinese gardening book is a wonderful introduction to penjing—China's treasured bonsai art.
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Build Your Inner Strength: with the Chinese Philosophy of Wang Yangming's School of Mind
By Jueren WangThis book uses Wang Yangming's principles of “Mind is Principle,” “the unity of knowledge and action” and “the exercise of conscience” to describe the School of Mind in simple terms to enable you to understand your own original ...
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Xi Jinping: The Governance of China Volume 2: [English Language Version]
By Xi JinpingThis new volume II explores that legacy with 99 additional speeches, talks, interviews, instructions and correspondences in 17 chapters, along with 29 related photographs. The works cover the vital period from August 2014 to September 2017.
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Celebrating the Chinese New Year
By Sanmu TangIn these charming volumes, Little Mei asks her grandfather about each of the four different Chinese celebrations represented.
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The Giant Panda: Discovering China
By Fang MinThis nature book explores the Giant Pandas of China and profiles the history and conservation of these magnificent animals.
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Farm Animals and Pets: The Beginner's Guide to Chinese Painting
By Mei RuoThis book is an easy-to-use guide for the newcomers who are interested in animal painting in Chinese tradition.
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Vicissitudes of Life
By Wang XiaoyingThis award winning novel by one of China's most prolific contemporary authors is a fascinating look at the modern Chinese condition.
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The Illustrated Moxibustion Therapy: A Natural Way of Prevention and Treatment through Traditional Chinese Medicine
By Duan XuexhongThis volume details everything readers need to know to get started enjoying the benefits of moxibustion for both health and beauty.
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Chinese Motifs of Good Fortune: Discovering China
By Zhu WenThis Chinese art book examines traditional auspicious patterns featuring animals, plants, figures, objects and symbols, as well as those that combine motifs from different categories.
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The Complete Guide of Self-Massage: A Natural Way for Prevention and Treatment through Traditional Chinese Medicine
By Guo ChangqingLearn all about Chinese acupressure therapy with this readable, illustrated guide.
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Literati Style Penjing: Chinese Bonsai Masterworks
By Zhao QingquanLiterati Style Penjing: Chinese Bonsai Masterworks focuses on a special category of penjing associated with traditional Chinese culture, such as the painting of the literati, or elite scholar-bureaucrats, of imperial China.
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Forest Penjing: Enjoy the Miniature Landscape by Growing, Care and Appreciation of Chinese Bonsai Trees
By Qingquan ZhaoIt also describes the creation process of several outstanding examples of forest penjing, with accompanying photographs from each stage of their “journey” towards completion.Meant for beginners and experts alike, the information and ...