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Chinese is a beautiful language that is spoken by billions around the world! It is hard to find time to learn a new language however! Language courses at schools and colleges are routine and boring! Learn Chinese For Beginners Easily and in Your Car is perfect for people who have no other time to learn a new language! It contains over 2,000 common Mandarin phrases and words that will help you in everyday life and travel!

Each lesson in Cantonese Chinese Phase 1, Units 1-5 provides 30 minutes of spoken language practice, with an introductory conversation, and new vocabulary and structures. Detailed instructions enable you to understand and participate in the conversation. Each lesson contains practice for vocabulary introduced in previous lessons.

In "The Wudang Sword Method of Li Jinglin," Chen Faxing brings to light the profound wisdom and techniques of Wudang swordsmanship as taught by the legendary master Li Jinglin. This comprehensive volume, translated and meticulously compiled by Chen, provides an unprecedented insight into one of the most revered and intricate sword systems in Chinese martial arts. The book is structured to guide both beginners and seasoned practitioners. It opens with a historical overview of Wudang swordsmanship, linking it to the broader principles of Chinese philosophy and martial traditions. Special ...

His victims are young, beautiful, and coldly mutilated. He calls himself the Beijing Ripper. Li Yan, head of Beijing's serious crime squad, must stop him. Just as pathologist Margaret Campbell finds an insight into the killer's cruel signature, Li receives a letter from the killer, betraying his cruel intentions. There's no way Li can misinterpret the Ripper's motives: He wants to tear Li and Campbell's lives apart, and write the darkest chapter in Beijing's history.

Darin Martineau has been a martial artist for over 20 years. This book teaches Tai-Ju-Ki-Do his new martial art system. This book contains proven steps and strategies on New Self-Defense techniques. Learn all about this deadly art of combining Kung Fu, Kenpo and many martial arts! Learn the real skills and experience of street fighting, New Self Defense Techniques, Devasting Combinations, grab defenses, push defense, punch defenses, kick defense, throws, Punching, Hand Strikes, Kicks, club defense, Kung Fu Strikes, and more...

In Decades of Decadence, Marco Rubio exposes the elites’ attacks on the four key elements of American strength: good local jobs, stable families, geographical communities, and a sovereign nation that serves as a beacon of freedom and prosperity. These have been eroded not only by globalization, but by the lies we tell ourselves, including, “Anyone who loves each other is a family,” “Real community can be found on the internet,” and “We’re all citizens of the world.”

Learn Chinese: Must-Know Chinese Slang Words & Phrases by ChineseClass101.com is designed for beginner-level learners. You learn the top 100 must-know slang words and phrases that are used in everyday speech. All were hand-picked by our team of Chinese teachers and experts.

The beautiful and exciting novel from author Joey Walker about love, loss, and triumph, inspired by real legends of the Four Most Beautiful Women of China. In a small fishing village in ancient China, the singing girl of Dongying captures the attention of the Prince’s Court with her unparalleled beauty. Siao Wei makes her choice, a life-changing decision that forever alters her fate. Catapulted to a palace and bestowed with the title of Princess, Siao Wei realizes she has made a dreadful mistake. The longing for her childhood companion, now lost, haunts her every step. As delicate threads...

“Is this death?” I asked. “This is love,” replied the tiger. Magic apprentice Abalone has just saved the world from the wrath of underwater dragons. But her triumph is short-lived—her father, the great alchemist, demands she marry, expecting her to resign herself to a life of embroidered robes, quiet obedience, and managing household affairs. Abalone, however, has far wilder ambitions. Her heart burns to master fire magic, unravel forbidden rituals, and pursue the ancient mysteries that ignite her very soul. So, on the night of the legendary Dragon Boat Festival, she escapes into ...

Vietnam is a country in Southeast Asia. Vietnamese cuisine is based around five fundamental taste elements: spicy (metal), sour (wood), bitter (fire), salty (water) and sweet (earth). Common ingredients include fish sauce, shrimp paste, soy sauce, rice, fresh herbs, fruits and vegetables. Vietnamese recipes use: lemongrass, ginger, mint, Vietnamese mint, long coriander, Saigon cinnamon, bird's eye chilli, lime and basil leaves. Vietnamese cooking is known for its fresh ingredients, minimal use of oil and reliance on herbs and vegetables; it is considered one of the healthiest cuisines ...

These 11 stories, including five Chinese Galaxy Award winners, are a blazingly original ode to planet Earth, its pasts, and its futures. Liu's fiction takes the listener to the edge of the universe and the end of time, to meet stranger fates than we could have ever imagined. With a melancholic and keen understanding of human nature, Liu's stories show humanity's attempts to reason, navigate, and above all, survive in a desolate cosmos.

The world-renowned scholar and author of Vermeer’s Hat does for China what Mary Beard did for Rome in SPQR: Timothy Brook analyzes the last eight centuries of China’s relationship with the world in this magnificent history that brings together accounts from civil servants, horse traders, spiritual leaders, explorers, pirates, emperors, migrant workers, invaders, visionaries, and traitors - creating a multifaceted portrait of this highly misunderstood nation.

The Funeral Cryer long ago accepted the mundane realities of her life: avoided by fellow villagers because of the stigma attached to her job and underappreciated by her husband, whose fecklessness has pushed the couple close to the brink of breakup. But just when things couldn't be bleaker, she takes a leap of faith—and in so doing, things start to take a surprising turn for the better.

We, at Lingo Mastery, have developed Easy Chinese Phrase Book: Over 1500 Common Phrases for Everyday Use and Travel for you, our favorite language learner, so that you may find the best expressions for common usage in China and communicate with your Chinese friends, colleagues and client without any issue!

Can you learn while sleeping? Studies say that yes, you can. Listening to a language while asleep can help supercharge your vocabulary. Learn easily with the power of pleasant repetition. With the Learn Chinese While Sleeping audiobook, you'll absorb over 430 Chinese words and phrases effortlessly.

Whet Your Appetite with 1500 Days of Chinese Recipes for Every Occasion Uncover the mystique of Chinese culinary traditions, where each dish is a reflection of history, philosophy, and cultural symbolism. From the fiery woks of Sichuan to the delicate dim sum of Guangdong, savor the distinct flavors that emerge from China's diverse landscapes. Dive into the heart of China's culinary treasures with this meticulously crafted cookbook that transcends the ordinary. This cookbook invites you on an enchanting journey through millennia of gastronomic evolution, exploring the roots, regional ...

We have compiled over 100 conversational Chinese stories for beginners along with their translations, allowing new Chinese speakers to possess the necessary tools to begin studying how to set a meeting, rent a car, or tell a doctor that they don’t feel well. We’re not wasting time here with conversations that don’t go anywhere: If you want to know how to solve real-life problems (while learning a ton of Chinese along the way), this book is for you!

Reader's Choice Award Winner. Throughout China's rapidly growing cities, a new wave of unregistered house churches is growing. They are developing rich theological perspectives that are both uniquely Chinese and rooted in the historical doctrines of the faith. To understand how they have endured despite government pressure and cultural marginalization, we must understand both their history and their theology. In this volume, key writings from the house church have been compiled, translated, and made accessible to English speakers.

From the bustling streets of America to the quiet mountain towns in rural China, this captivating collection of short stories spans continents and cultures, weaving a tapestry of universal human experiences. Each tale offers a unique glimpse into lives shaped by love, betrayal, and the search for identity. These stories, by turns humorous and poignant, explore the intricate threads that connect us all—the joy of friendship, the pain of betrayal, the challenges of coming of age, and the bittersweet realities of leaving one's homeland. With its rich diversity of settings and emotions, this ...

Baguaquan Xue by Sun Lutang stands as a foundational text in the study of Baguaquan, offering profound insights into both the martial and philosophical aspects of this ancient martial art. This translation meticulously preserves the depth and nuance of Sun Lutang's original work, ensuring that the wisdom and techniques it conveys are accessible to modern readers. Sun Lutang, a legendary figure in martial arts, combines his extensive knowledge of Baguaquan with Daoist philosophy, the principles of the Yijing, and traditional medicine. His teachings extend beyond mere physical movements, ...