Asiapac Editorial: 20 books

This presentation of China's "The Three Character Classic" or "Sanzijing" is accessible to children. It is enlivened by Asiapac's well known black-and-white cartoons and clear dialogue. The complete text is also given in character, hanyu pinyin and English.

Bridging the traditional divide between East and West, the Eurasian people are able to draw on an unmatched wealth of traditions for inspiration in the arts and cuisine. Join us on a voyage of discovery as we explore the rich and unique heritage of a true world culture in this part of the Asiapac Culture series.

Examine and discover the intriguing legends and science underpinning the splendour of the ancient Chinese civilisation. Packed with information and vividly illustrated, this easy-to-read volume will greatly enhance your appreciation of Chinese science and technology.

This book features 30 crisis situations, both indoors and outdoors, and show you how to deal with them effectively. Also included are self-help tips such as preventing yourself from drowning when nobody is there to help, and averting mishaps such as terrorist attacks.

This book takes readers back in time to the 1950s and 1960s for some old school games that children used to play before the age of iPads, Nintendo and the Internet. Find out which games have been played for more than 5,000 years, and the origins of certain toys we have taken for granted. Hark back...

Impart values of filial piety, trust-worthiness, love for the community and love for learning.

The Classic of Filial Piety is a Confucian classic treatise that gives advice on filial piety. It teaches how one should behave towards a senior such as one’s parents, elder brother or ruler. The text consists of a dialogue between Confucius and Zeng Zi, a disciple who was well known for his filial...

As part of the Montage Culture series, this book offers an overall look at the various aspects of this colorful culture. It covers topics such as the history of the people, their lifestyle, religious and cultural activities, culinary practices, etc. Such knowledge is essential in promoting cultural...

* Beethoven’s tussle with the loss of his hearing. * Andersen’s struggle against criticisms. * Lincoln’s fight for the freedom of slaves. * Zhan Tianyou’s efforts to build China’s first railway. * Gandhi’s quest for peace. * Keller’s search for light in her world of darkness. * Chaplin’s bumpy ride to stardom. * Disney’s dream to entertain the world.

As part of the Montage Culture series, this book offers an overall look at the various aspects of this colorful culture. It covers topics such as the history of the people, their lifestyle, religious and cultural activities, culinary practices, etc. Such knowledge is essential in promoting cultural...

In this book, you will learn about the legends of Shaolin and unveil the mysteries surrounding the Shaolin warrior monks.

* Mother Teresa, Saint of the Gutters, took care of the poor, the sickly and the ostracised. * Martin Luther King Jr used the non-violent approach to fight for racial equality. * Florence Nightingale gave up a life of comfort and freedom to nurse the sick. * Teresa Hsu adopted the poor and hungry to take care of their daily needs... at 100 years of age!

It is a must read for all who are interested in Chinese language and culture. It is an ideal reference book for students who are eager to enlarge their Chinese vocabulary and improve their Chinese writing competence. It is also a hard-to-find guide for those what want to do business with China because these idioms themselves offer an insight into the Chinese way of life and thinking.

Discover the origins and varieties of tea and wine, and learn about: - Famous Chinese teas and wines - The etiquette and methods for preparing and serving tea and wine - The health-giving properties of tea and wine - Unique customs practised among the minority peoples in China - Interesting facts and ancient stories relating to tea and wine