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Lonely Planet Mandarin Phrasebook (Lonely Planet Phrasebooks)
Lonely Planet Mandarin Phrasebook (Lonely Planet Phrasebooks)
by Lonely Planet
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Pronunciation in this phrasebook is based on Chinese as it is spoken in Beijing. It includes useful phrases for every situation, from getting around to ordering a meal. Chinese script and phonetic transcription is included with every phrase. There is... (read more)

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What Character Is That 2ND Edition an Easy Acces
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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Chinese Ghost Stories (Read about China: Intermediate-Advanced)
Chinese Ghost Stories (Read about China: Intermediate-Advanced)
by Commercial Press
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What weapon would a Daoist priest use to kill a demon? How do ghosts repay kindness? These fascinating questions are contained in twelve short readings in traditional Chinese mythology that highlight the special role of ghosts, fox spirits, demons, and... (read more)

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Zen Speaks: Shouts of Nothingness
Zen Speaks: Shouts of Nothingness
by Chih Chung Tsai
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Inspired by the earliest and core texts of Zen Buddhism, Zen Speaks distills the philosophy and wisdom of Zen in a series of illustrated Chinese character cartoon panels that are irreverently humorous and profoundly wise.... (read more)

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NTC's Dictionary of China's Cultural Code Words
NTC's Dictionary of China's Cultural Code Words
by Boye Lafay De Mente
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Sinologist De Mente presents some 300 important Chinese expressions that he claims are as good as opaque to non-Chinese, with guidelines for using them and responding to them. For high school level Chinese students or business people. Annotation c... (read more)

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Colloquial Chinese: A Complete Language Course (Colloquial Series)
Colloquial Chinese: A Complete Language Course (Colloquial Series)
by Routledge
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The two 60-minute cassettes have been recorded by native Chinese speakers. These cassettes can be used on any audio system and complement the book, helping you with pronunciation and listening skills.... (read more)

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Talking in Chinese (Chinese Quick Guides)
Talking in Chinese (Chinese Quick Guides)
by Jane Choate
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This is a highly useful phrase book for all visitors to China. Includes many typical dialogues and essential vocabulary on a variety of topics and social situations for the traveler or businessperson. Mini audio CD included.... (read more)

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Written Standard Chinese Workbook, Vol. 1
Written Standard Chinese Workbook, Vol. 1
by Vivien Wong Quin Lu
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This book begins the Written Standard Chinese series. It introduces 300 basic characters, using pinyin romanization and both traditional and simplified forms.... (read more)

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Mutant Mandarin: A Guide to New Chinese Slang
Mutant Mandarin: A Guide to New Chinese Slang
by Zhou Yimin
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A translation and westernization of Beijing Xiandai Liuxingyu (Modern Beijing Slang) by Zhou Yimin, (Modern Chinese, Beijing Normal U.). The dictionary presents the Chinese characters, the pinyin romanization, and English translations with examples of... (read more)

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Just Enough Chinese, 2nd. Ed.: How to Get by and Be Easily Understood (Just Enough Phrasebook)
Just Enough Chinese, 2nd. Ed.: How to Get by and Be Easily Understood (Just Enough Phrasebook)
by Dl Ellis
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The perfect phrasebook when you want to know just enoughto enjoy yourself abroad Your ideal companion for traveling--especially if you are a first-timer with little or no foreignlanguage experience--Just Enough Chinese packs all the punch of bigger... (read more)

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Chinese for Dummies Revised Edition
Chinese for Dummies Revised Edition
by Wendy Abraham
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Mandarin Chinese is the language of commerce in Taiwan, Singapore, and mainland China, and more and more businesses need Chinese-speakers. Complete with dialogues on audio CD, this complete introductory course will get people up to speed on Mandarin... (read more)

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Chinese Poetry: An Anthology of Major Modes and Genres
Chinese Poetry: An Anthology of Major Modes and Genres
by Wai Lim Yip
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This is the first paperback edition of a classic anthology of Chinese poetry. Spanning two thousand years—from the Book of Songs (circa 600 B.C.) to the chü form of the Yuan Dynasty (1260–1368)—these 150 poems cover all major... (read more)

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Understanding Chinese Characters by Their Ancestral Forms
Understanding Chinese Characters by Their Ancestral Forms
by Ping Gam Go
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Offering dozens of practice exercises, Ping-Gam Go reveals the meaning of Chinese characters by means of their ancestral forms. Includes a full-color photographic survey of a walking tour through San Francisco's Chinatown.... (read more)

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Concise Chinese English Dictionary: Romanized (Tuttle Language Library)
Concise Chinese English Dictionary: Romanized (Tuttle Language Library)
by James C Quo
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The Concise Chinese-English Romanized Dictionary provides the student of modern Chinese with a handy and practical guide to the Chinese language. This easy-to-use dictionary features nearly 10,000 useful Chinese words and expressions, along with their... (read more)

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The Second 100 Chinese Characters, Traditional Character Edition: The Quick and Easy Method to Learn the 100 Basic Chinese Characters (Tuttle Language Library)
The Second 100 Chinese Characters, Traditional Character Edition: The Quick and Easy Method to Learn the 100 Basic Chinese Characters (Tuttle Language Library)
by Matthews
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The major struggle facing all beginning Chinese language students is learning to recognize, read and write hundreds of Chinese characters. The Second 100 Chinese Characters: Traditional Character Edition adopts a structural approach that helps students... (read more)

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McGraw-Hill's Chinese Illustrated Dictionary: 1,500 Essential Words in Chinese Script and Pinyin Lay the Foundation of Your Language Learning
McGraw-Hill's Chinese Illustrated Dictionary: 1,500 Essential Words in Chinese Script and Pinyin Lay the Foundation of Your Language Learning
by Mcgraw Hill
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The Chinese dictionary that makes learning vocabulary fun and engaging Whether you are 8 or 108, this fully illustrated dictionary makes building Mandarin Chinese vocabulary easy, stimulating, and fun. Each of the 1,500 entries is represented by its... (read more)

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McGraw-Hill's Chinese Dictionary & Guide to 20,000 Essential Words
McGraw-Hill's Chinese Dictionary & Guide to 20,000 Essential Words
by Quanyu Huang
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A breakthrough bilingual dictionary that makes finding the right Chinese character a breeze When he surveyed his students, author Quanyu Huang found that only two out of 300 used a Chinese dictionary. Their main obstacle is how existing dictionaries are... (read more)

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Berlitz Chinese-Mandarin Phrase Book
Berlitz Chinese-Mandarin Phrase Book
by Berlitz Guides
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Fit every pocket -- and every traveler's need for a compact, easy-to-use, and dependable reference source. Part language instructor, part tour guide, the world-renowned Berlitz Phrase Book series has been the ideal companion guide for millions of... (read more)

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Learning Chinese Characters Volume 1
Learning Chinese Characters Volume 1
by Alison Matthews
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Aimed at helping students of Chinese learn and remember Chinese characters, including the pronunciation of characters, fast and effectively, Learning Chinese Characters Volume 1 is a systematic study aid to this difficult language. Designed specifically... (read more)

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HarperCollins Pocket Chinese Dictionary
HarperCollins Pocket Chinese Dictionary
by Harpercollins
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<p>The most up-to-date and easy-to-use pocket dictionary available</p> <ul> <li>Clear color layout for maximum ease of use</li> <li>More than 60,000 words, phrases, and authentic examples of Mandarin Chinese and... (read more)

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