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The discovery of the terracotta warriors of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, east of Xi'an, capital of Shaanxi Province, is considered the most significant event in Chinese archaeology in the 20th Century. The terracotta army has been hailed as the "Eighth Wonder of the World." This album presents some 80 photographs and illustrations of the extraordinary underground army marshalled over 2000 years ago to guard the mausoleum of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, China's first unifier.

Collection of articles defending differing points of view with respect to the influence of the U.S. in world affairs.

Children are introduced to the vast land and culture of China, as well as the immigration of Chinese Americans and the traditions they observe today.

American Business executive Ben Fielding has no idea what his brilliant old college roommate is facing in China. But when they're reunited in China after twenty years, the men are shocked at what they discover about each other. Thrown together in an hour of encroaching darkness, watched by unseen eyes, both must make choices that will determine not only the destinies of two men, but two families, two nations...and two worlds.

An-ya was a baby in China when she was left in a box, with a blank diary, to be found and taken to an orphanage. As she grows she watches cute babies being adopted but not the older children. And then one day at age 11 it's her turn. She leaves for America with her new parents. But the adjustment is terribly difficult for her and soon she begins to write in her diary.

After an episode of prejudice rocks her secure world, Mia gets on a plane to China to search for details about her birth parents and confront the feeling of abandonment she has felt her whole life. As she follows the thread of her history in China she becomes enamored of the history and culture of her heritage. She resolves not to leave until she uncovers the truth of her birth. What she discovers will change her life.

Presents, in English and Chinese, the story of a young girl who travels from a small town to the city of Shanghai.

The ancient Chinese?the civilization that invented the compass, gunpowder, and paper, among other things?is incredibly rich in tradition and history. Readers will celebrate many facets of ancient Chinese culture, including its arts, foods, philosophies, and architecture through their reading of this educational volume. The beauty of Chinese calligraphy, sculpture, and painting is undeniable as presented in striking photographs throughout the text. Readers are invited to reproduce important Chinese symbols, such as lanterns and dragons, in the step-by-step art projects featured within. Other highlights include the fascinating beliefs of Chinese philosophers such as Confucius, as well as some fun Chinese puzzles and games that are still played today.

From the Publisher: China today is never out of the news: from human rights controversies and the continued legacy of Tiananmen Square, to global coverage of the Beijing Olympics, and the Chinese "economic miracle." It is a country of contradictions and transitions: a peasant society with some of the world's most futuristic cities, an ancient civilization that is modernizing as rapidly as possible, a walled-off nation that is increasingly at the center of world trade. This Very Short Introduction offers an indispensable starting point for anyone who needs to quickly know the themes and controversies that have shaped modern China. Prize-winning author and scholar Rana Mitter examines the modern history, politics, economy, and thriving cultural scene of contemporary China, and its relations with the wider world. This lively guide covers a range of social issues from the decline of foot binding and the position of women in society, to the influence of television and film, and the role of the overseas Chinese diaspora. It covers many prominent figures as well, such as the Communist leaders, the last emperors, and prominent writers and artists throughout China's history.