In 101 Stories for foreigners to Understand Chinese People Yiand Bryan Ellis tell stories about their experiences living inChina to introduce elements of Chinese culture，etiquette andinterpersonal interaction． When they moved from New York City to Shanghai they readseveral guide books and thought they were pre-pared．But dozens ofsmall yet significant cultural differences caught them bysurprise！ Three years（and numerous faux pass misunderstandings andmisinterpretations）later，they have written this book to helpreaders benefit from their experiences．Their stories explain boththe“what’s”and the“why’s”of Chinese customs，So that readers canbetter understand and appreciate the Chinese way of thinking andliving．Often，what seems bizarre and strange at first makes perfectsense if you see it from a Chinese perspective．Yi and Bryan haveenjoyed learning about Chinese culture and hope that the readerswill enjoy this journey of discovery as well．

《我心中的少林》（英文版）一书选取了近300幅珍贵图片，由少林寺方丈释永信亲自执笔，首度向公众讲述他与少林寺之间的深厚渊源。通过该书读者可以更加透彻地理解少林文化，并感知几代少林僧人为传承少林文化所做的不懈努力。

外国人选购中国刺绣的实用指南，图文并茂，方便携带，实用性强。 How to Select series give you all the information you need to choose and buy jade, embroidery, tea, souvenirs, calligraphy and paintings in China with confidence. One in a series of three titles, it explains clearly and simply what to look for, where and how to shop in China, and questions you should ask. Great tips, price guides and cautionary advice ensure that you get the best value for your money.

外国人选购中国礼品的实用指南，图文并茂，方便携带，实用性强。 How to Select series give you all the information you need to choose and buy jade, embroidery, tea, souvenirs, calligraphy and paintings in China with confidence. One in a series of three titles, it explains clearly and simply what to look for, where and how to shop in China, and questions you should ask. Great tips, price guides and cautionary advice ensure that you get the best value for your money.

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Traditional images of the lion are iconic cultural symbols of China. The lion is believed to be one of the most auspicious animals in Chinese folk culture. Images of the creature gradually gained popularity throughout the country as they spread from religious venues to people's homes. With their distinctive national character and regional features, rugged appearance and excellent craftsmanship, Chinese stone lions are favorites of the Chinese people.This book focuses on the development of stone lion carving, the evolution of its designs, the folk culture the creatures exemplify, the principles for stone lion carving, and the various styles and uses of stone lions. On these pages are more than 300 photographs of the carved beasts from nearly 20 regions in China.

本书描绘蝴蝶、蝙蝠、青蛙，金鱼、鹤、鹿、老虎、龙、凤等动物在春日奔跑，表现出蛱蝶寻芳、福寿双全、蝉联益寿、金玉满堂、鹤鹿同春、四世同堂、龙凤呈祥一系列中国吉祥寓意。在中国故事中很多动物没有翅膀也能飞翔，想象力是无形的翅膀，这是一种独特的东方浪漫。

本书描绘蝴蝶、蝙蝠、青蛙，金鱼、鹤、鹿、老虎、龙、凤等动物在春日奔跑，表现出蛱蝶寻芳、福寿双全、蝉联益寿、金玉满堂、鹤鹿同春、四世同堂、龙凤呈祥一系列中国吉祥寓意。在中国故事中很多动物没有翅膀也能飞翔，想象力是无形的翅膀，这是一种独特的东方浪漫。

本书描绘蝴蝶、蝙蝠、青蛙，金鱼、鹤、鹿、老虎、龙、凤等动物在春日奔跑，表现出蛱蝶寻芳、福寿双全、蝉联益寿、金玉满堂、鹤鹿同春、四世同堂、龙凤呈祥一系列中国吉祥寓意。在中国故事中很多动物没有翅膀也能飞翔，想象力是无形的翅膀，这是一种独特的东方浪漫。

Die chinesischen Neujahrsbilder (Nianhua) gehen auf die uralte chinesische Tradition der Neujahrsdekoration zurück. Neujahrsbilder sind eine faszinierende und beliebte Kunstform und nehmen innerhalb der traditionellen chinesischen Malerei einen eigenen Platz ein. Als Neujahrsbilder werden in lokalen Manufakturen hergestellte Bilder bezeichnet, die w hrend des chinesischen Neujahrs innerhalb und ausserhalb der Wohnungen angebracht werden. Unter dem Begriff Neujahrsbilder fallen alle zu diesem Zweck hergestellten Kunstwerke, die das Leben auf dem Land und in den St dten darstellen und von volkstümlichen Künstlern geschaffen oder in lokalen Manufakturen geschnitzt oder gemalt wurden. In diesem Band werden die wichtigsten Sujets der chinesischen Neujahrsbilder besprochen: Türg tter, Volksg tter, Kleinkinder und Sch nheiten, Brauchtum und Feiertage, Volkserz hlungen und lokale Opern. Die dargestellten Bilder werden mit kurzen Bildunterschriften erkl rt. Die meisten der in diesem Band zusammengestellten N