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Includes one hundred tales collected from Chinese literature spanning more than 2,500 years.

An American describes his experiences after his arrival in Hunan Province in 1982 to teach English, including his wushu training and life in post-Mao China.

Includes a short history of cut-arts and over 30 step-by-step projects with techniques and practice designs for creating new ones.

A Western student in China in the 1970s is drawn to the greengrocer Tumchooq and his stories, but when he disappears, the young woman, now pregnant with Tumchooq's child, goes in search of answers about his tale of a missing silk scroll said to be inscribed with a lost sutra composed by the Buddha.

Gives readers a front row seat to the secret inner workings of China's government. It is the story of Premier Zhao Ziyang, who tried to stop the Tiananmen Square massacre in 1989, and was dethroned for his efforts.

Presents a guide for multi-national corporations considering expansion into both China and India, covering topics such as the benefits of reduced cost structure, a boosted global technology and innovation base, and the acquisition of a competitive edge for resources while leveraging the complementary strengths of each country.

Examines the lives of female migrant factory workers in China, focusing on the experiences of two young women and including the author's story of her family's migration within China and to the West.

Matthew Polly recounts the experiences he had during the two years he spent living and studying in China, performing with the Shaolin monks, who taught Matthew important lessons about life and his place in the universe.

Introduces the reader to the contemporary pop culture of China including coverage of mass media, film and entertainment, restaurants and leisure time, sports, and martial arts.