Best Chinese In Reading - April 2024

Readings in Classical Chinese Philosophy

This new edition offers expanded selections from the works of Kongzi (Confucius), Mengzi (Mencius), Zhuangzi (Chuang Tzu), and Xunzi (Hsun Tzu); two new works, the dialogues Robber Zhi and White Horse; a concise general introduction; brief introductions to, and selective bibliographies for, each work; and four appendices that shed light on important figures, periods, texts, and terms in Chinese thought.

• ASIN: 0872207803
• ASIN: 0872207803
• ISBN: 0872207803
• Brand: Hackett Pub Co Inc
• Manufacturer: Hackett Publishing Company

Readings in Han Chinese Thought

The intellectual contributions of the Han (206 BCE-CE 220) have for too long received short shrift in introductory anthologies of Chinese thought. It was during the Han's unprecedented centuries-long unification of China that a canon of classical texts emerged, syncretic and scholastic trends transformed the legacy of pre-imperial philosophy, and popular religious movements shook official verities. With Mark Csikszentmihalyi's collection, readers at last have an accessible, eclectic introduction to the key themes of thought during this crucial period. Providing clear introductory essays and el... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0872207099
• ASIN: 0872207099
• ISBN: 0872207099
• Brand: Brand: Hackett Pub Co
• Manufacturer: Hackett Publishing Company, Inc.

Pachinko (National Book Award Finalist)

• ASIN: B01GZY28JA
• ASIN: B01GZY28JA
• Manufacturer: Grand Central Publishing

How Far Away Is the Sun and other Essays (Readings in Chinese Culture Series, Intermediate 1) (English and Chinese Edition)

How Far Away Is the Sun? satisfies the need for fun and interesting supplementary reading material for Chinese language learners. The second in the five-volume Cheng & Tsui Readings in Chinese Culture series, this collection of ten original essays is ideal for intermediate students in their first semester of second-year Chinese, or at the "Intermediate Mid" level, as designated by ACTFL proficiency guidelines. Each essay of approximately 500 characters is presented in both simplified and traditional characters, on facing pages.Essay topics cover a range of cultural issues, from the perils of I... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0887275354
• ASIN: 0887275354
• ISBN: 0887275354
• Brand: Brand: Cheng Tsui
• Manufacturer: Cheng & Tsui

Readings in Chinese Literary Thought (Harvard-Yenching Institute Monograph Series)

This dual-language compilation of seven complete major works and many shorter pieces from the Confucian period through the Ch'ing dynasty will be indispensable to students of Chinese literature. Owen's masterful translations and commentaries have opened up Chinese literary thought to theorists and scholars of other languages.

• ASIN: 0674749219
• ASIN: 0674749219
• ISBN: 0674749219
• Manufacturer: Harvard University Asia Center

Tales and Traditions: Readings in Chinese Literature Series (Volume 1) (Reading in Chinese Literature) (English and Chinese Edition)

Just as children gain literacy in their native language by reading, learners of a foreign language must read large amounts of level-appropriate books and material to attain fluency in their target language. Tales and Traditions was specifically created to help learners of Chinese achieve that goal, by collecting the most well-known works in the Chinese literary canon in a series of convenient supplementary readers.Perfect for pleasure reading outside of class, or class instruction, Tales and Traditions exposes students to a wealth of information essential for the development of cultural fluenc... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0887275346
• ASIN: 0887275346
• ISBN: 0887275346
• Brand: Brand: Cheng Tsui
• Manufacturer: Cheng & Tsui

Readings in Classical Chinese Poetry and Prose: Glossaries, Analyses (The Princeton Language Program: Modern Chinese)

This supplemental volume continues the rigorous standard set forth in the main, three-volume Classical Chinese: A Basic Reader while reinforcing its linguistic lessons from carefully chosen representative works. Comprised of three parts--"Poetry," "Lyrics," and "Prose"--it presents texts, chronologically, that represent the artistic embodiment of China's Confucian and Taoist thought. Two introductions separately describe the structural and formal features of regulated verse and parallel prose; each genre is unique to Chinese literature yet both share common characteristics tempered by the Chin... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0691118329
• ASIN: 0691118329
• ISBN: 9780691118321
• Brand: Brand: Princeton University Press
• Manufacturer: Princeton University Press

The Way of the World: Readings in Chinese Philosophy

The dynamic relationship between the individual and society has been a central concern of Taoism from its ancient beginnings—which is perhaps why certain Taoist classics, like Sun Tzu’s Art of War, are so often consulted these days for leadership advice. This anthology presents a wide range of texts revealing the processes of integrating personal spirituality with social responsibility central to Taoist tradition across the centuries and throughout the schools. There are a wealth of approaches to life in the world presented here, but at the heart of each is an understanding that even a mys... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1590307380
• ASIN: 1590307380
• ISBN: 1590307380
• Brand: Brand: Shambhala
• Manufacturer: Shambhala

The Library Book

A REESE WITHERSPOON x HELLO SUNSHINE BOOK CLUB PICK A WASHINGTON POST TOP 10 BOOK OF THE YEAR * A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER and NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF 2018 “A constant pleasure to read…Everybody who loves books should check out The Library Book.” —The Washington Post “CAPTIVATING…DELIGHTFUL.” —Christian Science Monitor * “EXQUISITELY WRITTEN, CONSISTENTLY ENTERTAINING.” —The New York Times * “MESMERIZING…RIVETING.” —Booklist (starred review) A dazzling love letter to a beloved institution—and an investigation into one of its greatest mysteries—from th... [Read More]

• ASIN: B07CL5ZLHX
• ASIN: B07CL5ZLHX
• Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster

Readings in Contemporary Chinese Cinema: A Textbook of Advanced Modern Chinese (The Princeton Language Program: Modern Chinese)

Most Chinese-language textbooks today cater to beginners and intermediate-level students, but virtually none address the unique needs of advanced students seeking to expand or reinforce their language skills in one semester. Readings in Contemporary Chinese Cinema fills this gap through the use of critically acclaimed Chinese films to teach students Chinese while also broadening their knowledge about China. The authors have carefully chosen ten movies produced in recent decades by filmmakers from mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Set broadly within the twentieth century, these classic fil... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0691131090
• ASIN: 0691131090
• ISBN: 0691131090
• Brand: Brand: Princeton University Press
• Manufacturer: Princeton University Press

Reading & Writing Chinese Traditional Character Edition: A Comprehensive Guide to the Chinese Writing System

This is a complete and easy–to–use guide for reading and writing traditional Chinese characters. Reading and Writing Chinese has been the leading text for foreign students and teachers of the Chinese writing system since it was first published. This completely revised edition draws on the lessons learnt from the use of the book in classrooms so as to provide a more convenient and up–to–date introduction to written Chinese. Over 1,100 new combinations of characters have been added, increasing the total vocabulary significantly to about 4,500 items. There are also new notes on usage to g... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0804847150
• ASIN: 0804847150
• ISBN: 9780804847155
• Brand: imusti
• Manufacturer: Tuttle Publishing

Living Language Korean, Complete Edition: Beginner through advanced course, including 3 coursebooks, 9 audio CDs, Korean reading & writing guide, and free online learning

Korean, Complete Edition is a unique multimedia course that takes you from a beginner to an advanced level in one convenient package.  At the core of Korean, Complete Edition is the Living Language Method™, based on linguistic science, proven techniques, and over 65 years of experience. Our method teaches you the whole language, so you can express yourself, not just recite memorized words or scripts. Millions have learned with Living Language®. Now it’s your turn.    • 4 Books: 46 lessons, additional review exercises, culture notes, and a grammar summary—plus a complete gui... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0307972232
• ASIN: 0307972232
• ISBN: 0307972232
• Manufacturer: Living Language

A Chinese Reading of the Daodejing: Wang Bi's Commentary on the Laozi with Critical Text and Translation (SUNY series in Chinese Philosophy and Culture) (English and Mandarin Chinese Edition)

Presenting the commentary of the third-century sage Wang Bi, this book provides a Chinese way of reading the Daodejing, one which will surprise Western readers.Many of the brightest Chinese minds have used the form of the commentary to open the terse and poetic chapters of the Laozi to their readers and also to develop a philosophy of their own. None has been more sophisticated, philosophically probing, and influential in the endeavor than a young genius of the third century C.E., Wang Bi (226–249). In this book, Rudolf G. Wagner provides a full translation of the Laozi that extracts from Wa... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0791451828
• ASIN: 0791451828
• ISBN: 0791451828
• Brand: Brand: State University of New York Press
• Manufacturer: SUNY Press

Read Chinese, Book One: A Beginning Text in the Chinese Character, Expanded Edition (Far Eastern Publications Series) (Bk. 1) (English and Chinese Edition)

This basic beginning reader covers the first three hundred Chinese characters, in both simplified and traditional forms. The text uses both pinyin and Yale romanization where appropriate, and includes writing and stroke order charts.

• ASIN: 0887100643
• ASIN: 0887100643
• ISBN: 0887100643
• Brand: Brand: Yale University Press
• Manufacturer: Yale University Press

Mosaic (Breakthrough Book 5)

The world is losing hope.Political and social infighting threaten to destroy the world. Rancor and hatred only grow stronger, engulfing entire nations. And each day moral and economic strife brings embroiled countries ever closer to war. But hope is not dead. Everywhere, pockets of honor and compassion continue to persevere. Where human lives are cherished and valor endures. And one small, extraordinary group fights to save us all. A team in possession of the mother of all secrets. The one secret – the one discovery – that could bring the world back from the brink.

• ASIN: B07N662525
• ASIN: B07N662525

Read and Share Bible: Over 200 Best Loved Bible Stories (Hardcover)

Retells and illustrates stories from the Old and New

• UPC: 5423128
• Rating: 4.778

Read with the Peanuts Gang : Time for School, Charlie Brown; Make a Trade, Charlie Brown!; Peppermint Patty Goes to Camp; Lucy Knows Best; Linus Gets Glasses; Snoopy and Woodstock

Laugh and cheer along with Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang with this heartwarming Level 2 Ready-to-Read boxed set that comes with a plastic handle and Velcro closure! "In the book of life, the answers

• UPC: 479738253

Chineasy : The New Way to Read Chinese

In a new approach to learning one of the oldest written languages, shares a simple system for quickly understanding the basic building blocks of written Chinese by transforming Chinese characters into easy-to-remember

• UPC: 30530402
• Rating: 3.0

The Best Place to Read

A young child with a new book hunts inside and outside the house before finding the right chair for

• UPC: 156104408
• Rating: 4.0

Fancy Nancy: Best Reading Buddies

"Pictures based on the art of Robin Preiss

• UPC: 51492772

Bears Make the Best Reading Buddies - eBook

All the students in the class are assigned reading buddies. Except for Adelaide. She already has one. A bear! And Adelaide is quite persuasive as she explains to her language arts teacher, Mrs. Fitz-Pea, and

• UPC: 477269186
• Rating: 3.0

The Best Time to Read - eBook

The little boy from The Best Place to Read can now read by himself, and he's looking for an audience. But everyone--his parents, siblings, grandparents, even his dog!--is too busy to hear a story in

• UPC: 342315894
• Rating: 2.857

The Best Book to Read (Paperback)

THE LITTLE BOY who loves to read is back, and this time he and his classmates are visiting a big public library! In their signature catchy, rhyming verse, Debbie Bertram and Susan Bloom give readers

• UPC: 15047129
• Rating: 3.333

Chinese for Beginners : The Best Handbook for Learning to Speak Chinese

Chinese for Beginners: The Best Handbook for Learning to Speak ChinesePlanning a trip to China and need to learn Chinese?Want to learn Chinese fast, quick and easy?Need a reference for your upcoming trip to China?Need

• UPC: 53179627

Basic Mandarin Chinese - Reading & Writing Practice Book : A Workbook for Beginning Learners of Written Chinese (MP3 Audio CD and Printable Flash Cards Included)

This comprehensive Chinese character workbook can be used with any textbook or on its own to enhance your Mandarin reading and writing skills dramatically! No matter what textbook you're using to learn Chinese, it requires

• UPC: 55746568