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First Thousand Words in Chinese - Internet Linked (First Thousand Words)
by Heather Amery

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This bright and amusing book is a delightful introduction to the worlds most widely spoken language. Using Mandarin Chinese (the official and best-known dialect) and simplified characters (the version of the written language used across mainland China... (read more)
 
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Chinese Dictionaries

The Oxford Chinese Minidictionary
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This language reference is an instant-access, completely portable dictionary for anyone with a general curiosity ofthe Chinese language. Whether you studying, working, or just interested in Chinese as it is used today, this is the only book you need for... (read more)
 
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Chinese Phrasebooks

Mandarin Phrasebook 6TH Edition
by Lonely Planet

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Be a part of the world's most widely spoken language with this essential language tool for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Includes Pinyin phonetic system to help travelers translate Chinese characters into English, pronunciation guide, extensive two-way... (read more)
 
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Chinese Children's

My Little Book of Chinese Words
by Catherine Louis

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Gem-like linocuts combine with graceful calligraphy provide a fascinating introduction to Chinese writing.... (read more)
 
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Chinese Grammar

Modern Mandarin Chinese Grammar: A Practical Guide (Routledge Modern Grammars)
by Claudia Ross

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A brand new title for the Modern Grammars series to add to the existing European Languages and to the forthcoming Japanese title. The grammar will present Chinese as spoken in the People's Republic of China (specifically, that spoken around Beijing) and... (read more)
 
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Chinese Readers

Zhuangzi Speaks: The Music of Nature
by Tsai Chih Chung

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During a period of political and social upheaval in China, the unconventional insights of the great Daoist Zhuangzi (369?-286? B.C.) pointed to a way of living naturally. Inspired by his fascination with the wisdom of this sage, the immensely popular... (read more)
 
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Teach Yourself Cantonese Complete Course (Book Only) with Other (Teach Yourself Language Complete Courses)
by Hugh Baker

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Learning Cantonese as easy as 1-2-3 With this book, Cantonese is attainable for any beginning student. You can use Teach Yourself Cantonese Complete Course at your own pace or as a supplement to formal courses. This complete course is based on the very... (read more)
 
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What Character Is That 2ND Edition an Easy Acces
by Ping Gam Go

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This dictionary has been referred to as the Rosetta Stone of the Chinese language. A Chinese Dictionary for the Western Mind. This dictionary is a must for every Chinese language student because it is the only dictionary indexed by the root of the... (read more)
 
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Tuttle Concise Chinese Dictionary: Chinese-English/English-Chinese
by Li Dong

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The Tuttle Concise Chinese Dictionary is designed especially for foreigners working or traveling in China or Chinese speaking countries. Covering the 11,000 most important contemporary Chinese and English words in one compact volume, this portable and... (read more)
 
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HarperCollins Pocket Chinese Dictionary HarperCollins Pocket Chinese Dictionary
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HarperCollins Chinese Concise Dictionary
by Harpercollins

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The HarperCollins Chinese Concise Dictionary offers up-to-date coverage of contemporary Mandarin ChineseAttractive layout and user-friendly organization make it easy to find what you need quicklyDetailed language notes and pinyin romanization of Chinese... (read more)
 
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Pocket Oxford Chinese Dictionary
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With nearly 20,000 entries in each, this bilingual dictionary is ideal for travelers and students of Chinese or English. Among the dictionary's many features are: *Simplified Chinese characters as well as Pinyin romanization *Pronunciation using... (read more)
 
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Chinese Phrasebooks

Living Language Mandarin/Chinese Complete Course with Book(s) (Living Language Complete Courses)
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< i> Complete Chinese: The Basics< /i> contains everything a beginner needs& #8211; a coursebook with 40 lessons, three hours of recordings on three CDs, a quick-reference learner& #8217; s dictionary, and a bonus wallet phrase card... (read more)
 
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The Rough Guide to Mandarin Chinese Dictionary Phrasebook (Rough Guide Dictionary Phrasebook)
by Rough Guides

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Whether you want to reserve a hotel room, hire a bicycle or pay the restaurant bill a The Rough Guide Mandarin Chinese Phrasebook will help you all the way. The A-Z English to Mandarin and A-Z Mandarin to English translations will have you speaking the... (read more)
 
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Learner's Chinese English Dictionary
by Li Dong

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A totally new dictionary designed specifically for elementary to intermediate learners of Chinese, and containing all 3,051 vocabulary items prescribed for Levels A and B of the internationally recognized test of Chinese language proficiency, Hanyu... (read more)
 
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Chinese Children's

Tuttle Chinese for Kids Flash Cards Kit Vol 1 Simplified Character (Tuttle Flash Cards)
by Tuttle

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Welcome to a fun-filled Chinese learning adventure created especially for kids! Given the opportunity, children pick up languages much more easily than adults, so encourage the littlest learners with Tuttle Chinese for Kids Flash Cards Kit Volume 1... (read more)
 
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