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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Chinese literature is jointly created by 56 nationalities.Apart from Han nationality, the minorities also have their long and glorious history. The literature created by Chinese minoritiescan compare with Han nationality in quantity and quality. TheChinese ethnic minority literature is a general term for the litera-ture of all the minorities except Han nationality within China.

中国店铺的招牌和幌子分别是店铺和行业的标志，统称招幌，是中国商业习俗的表现形式之一。中国招幌随商品交易出现而产生，在商品经济发展中不断汰旧推新，生生灭灭，历久传承。 本书收集19世纪与20世纪之交流行于市面上的各业招幌图式约百种，并配以相应的表现店铺、作坊、市街景象的绘画、摄影作品。旨在重现沉没于历史岁月中的市井商情和街市景观，读者借着这些静态和动态的图像，结合书中文字，或可对中国招幌的产生、发展、演变及其中蕴蓄的民俗文化，以及与之相关的古人、古事和商品知识有约略的了解。

Brick carving is a special genre of art extensivel2 applied in architectural decor, especially of the traditional type. Based on bricks, pottery and th art of stone carving, the form is traced back to the Spring and Autumn Period (770-221 BC). With its distinct national overtones, the art has gathered for itself a significant niche in the histo f carving and sculpture. ollected in thiook are more than 200 beautiful pictures covering a full range of topicality such as carving on screen walls, windows and doors, eaves and rooftops, as well as stucco sculpture and glazed bricks, exuding great artistic appeal. The book, prefaced by a treatise, is designed as part of the efforts to pass on and advance China's tradition, culture, and may also serve as a reference for artists and designers.

Chinahasalonghistoryofagriculture,sointheearlieststagesitsfestivalswereintimatelytiedupwithfarming.Today,theChinesecontinuetocelebratethesefestivals,bringingthemevenclosertotheirancestors,creatorsofasplendidculture.

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。