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Chapters: Ranma ½, Fruits Basket, Dragon Ball, Hoshin Engi, Monkey Magic, the Story of Saiunkoku, Giant Robo, Shinzo, Fushigi Yûgi, the Twelve Kingdoms, Sohryuden: Legend of the Dragon Kings, Monkey Typhoon, Saiyuki, the Tale of the White Serpent, Alakazam the Great, Giant Robo: the Day the Earth Burned, the Monkey King. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 180. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt:Viz Media Gollancz MangaDragon Ball Doragon Bru) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Akira Toriyama. It was originally serialized in Weekly Shnen Jump from 1984 through 1995, and later the 519 individual chapters were published into 42 tankbon volumes by Shueisha. Inspired by the Chinese folk novel Journey to the West, it follows the adventures of Son Goku from his childhood through adulthood as he trains in martial arts and explores the world in search of the seven mystical objects known as the Dragon Balls, which can summon a wish-granting dragon. Along his journey, Goku meets several friends and fights against several villains who also seek the Dragon Balls. The 42 tankbon have been adapted into three anime series produced by Toei Animation: Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, and Dragon Ball GT. Additionally, Toei has developed seventeen animated feature films and three television specials. In 2009, Toei started rebroadcasting Dragon Ball Z under the name of Dragon Ball Kai which changes the footage from the original anime. Several companies have developed various types of merchandising such as a collectible trading card game, and a large number of video games. The manga series was licensed for an English language release in North America by Viz Media, in the United Kingdom by Gollancz Manga, and in Australia and New Zealand by Chuang Yi. The anime series was licensed by Funimat...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=11091078 ... Read more

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Stories translated and edited from Yuan Ke's 'Newly Edited Mythical Stories' and 'Translation of a Hundred Selected Myths.' ... Read more

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Chapters: Fucanglong, Han Xiang, Chinese Folklore, Cangjie, Kui Xing, Five Precepts, White Tiger, Emperor Yao, Four Symbols, Vermilion Bird, Zhong Kui, Tam Kung, Lan Caihe, Lei Gong, Bai Ze, Dragon King, Pak Tai, Ranka, Peng, Penghou, Muzha, Zhongli Quan, Cai Shen, Taiyi Zhenren, Dragon Turtle, Jingwei, Tua Pek Kong, Zhu Rong, the Old Man Under the Moon, Chan Chu, Ox-Head and Horse-Face, Luduan, in Search of the Supernatural, Gong Gong, Anqi Sheng, Tail, Kua Fu, Celestial Bureaucracy, Meng Po, Xihe, Chronomancy, Tianma, Suiren, Zi Bu Yu, Pa-Cha, Chun Kwan, Hou Tu, Shenlong, Xizi, East Sea, Fei Lian, He-He Er Xian, Four Benevolent Animals, Pu Chou Mountain, Yiwuzhi, Feng Bo, Sha Po Lang, Epic of Darkness, Water Monkey, Xeglun, Youchao, Jum Sum, the Supreme Pure One, Xuan Nu, Hsigo. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 154. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Chinese folklore includes songs, dances, puppetry, and tales. It often tells stories of human nature, historical or legendary events, love, and the supernatural, or stories explaining natural phenomena and distinctive landmarks. The main influences on Chinese folk tales have been Taoism, Confucianism and Buddhism. Some folk tales may have arrived from India or West Asia along with Buddhism; others have no known western counterparts, but are widespread throughout East Asia. Chinese folk tales include a vast variety of forms such as myths, legends, fables, etc, and a number of folktale books such Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio now remain popular. Well-known Chinese folk tales include: Chinese folklore has provided inspiration for Chinese writers and poets for centuries. Folk songs, which were originally partnered with dance and other styles of performing arts, provided inspiration for courtly poetry. Classical fiction began in the...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=692992 ... Read more

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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Yam?ntaka is a Sanskrit name that can be broken down into two primary elements: Yama, the name of the god of death; and antaka, or "terminator". Thus, Yam?ntaka's name literally means "the terminator of death". Within Buddhism, "terminating death" is actually a quality of all buddhas as they have stopped the cycle of rebirth, samsara. In this context, Yamantaka represents the goal of the Mahayana practitioner's journey to enlightenment, or the journey itself: in awakening, one adopts the practice of Yam?ntaka ? the practice of terminating death. ... Read more

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Chinese Mythology. Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, Yu the Great, Xia Dynasty, Shang Dynasty, Chinese creation myth, Chinese dragon, Jade Emperor, Three Pure Ones, Budai, Bashe ... Read more

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Xiehouyu are often used in daily conversations, movies and literature to convey thoughts and opinions. However, even non-native speakers who have studied Chinese for years are rarely familiar with xiehouyu which are not taught in textbooks. ... Read more

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Chinese cuisine is one of the world's oldest and most diverse.The balance and harmony of flavors and textures is pivotal to Chinese cooking.This theme runs through the over 100 authentic recipes included.An overview of Chinese history and folklore provide a rich background to the mouth-watering dishes.Approximately 30 color and 32 black and white photographs.The series includes: Chinese Food & Folklore, Irish Food & Folklore, and Tuscan Food & Folklore. ... Read more

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"By filling one's head instead of one's pocket, one cannot be robbed."

The appeal of Chinese proverbs is profound and universal. With brevity, clarity, and simplicity, these carefully chosen words help pass wisdom and insight throughout the ages. This timeless, eloquent collection of proverbs offers fundamental truths about the natural world and the human condition, on subjects such as:

Ability • Adversity • Beauty • Character • Conflict Cooperation • Deception • Defeat • Fortune • Greed • Happiness Honor • Inspiration • Knowledge • Leadership • Love Moderation • Necessity • Neighbors • Obstinacy • Opportunity Perseverance • Pride • Sincerity • Strategy • Success Thought • Trust • Victory • Wisdom • And More

"With our thoughts we must build our world."

Customer Reviews (7)

Great gift idea
I received this from someone very dear to me as "card" for Chinese New Year!I thought that was such a great idea as cards these days are quite expensive anyway so why not just spend that extra few dollars and give this instead.Its more worthwhile.I have just finished reading it and loved it.Some very inspirational sayings and some very funny :)Thoroughly enjoyed it.

"Do not be a frog sitting at the bottom of a well."
I've always enjoyed books of sayings,proverbs,quotations and such.I also often use them in discussions.Let's face it these short trueisms have been handed down from one generation to the next foe ages.
When I found this little book,I really felt, since the Chinese culture is so remote and different;I thought their Proverbs would be as well.
I guess that wisdom really knows no borders.
One thing you will see in this book is that the same thought is amply put into different words.
We have many proverbs on the benefits of reading;
I like this Chinese way of putting it;

"One who does not like to read is equal to one who cannot read."

And on sincerity;

"The longer the explanation the bigger the lie."

And on strategy;

"Don't lift a rock only to drop it on your own foot."

And on success;

"Failure is not falling down but refusing to get up."

Or as we would say'"If at first you don't succeed,try,try,again."

And this one straight to the point;

"Do not judge a person until the lid of his coffin is closed.

With many of the proverbs,a brief explanation of its meaning is given where the author thinks it is necessary.
Although it doesn't take long to skip through this little book;It's enjoyment can be extended by trying to come up with a Western Proverb that conveys the same thouhht in different words.

This book is in ENGLISH only!! Be Warned !
I bought this book after reading Elizabeth Wu's listmania..There are some deceptive chinese characters shown in the sample pages so I figured it would be in Chinese, maybe pinyin and the english translation !! Bad Mistake..!! If you are a reader on Chinese, its not fulfilling to read it only in English.

Best-Loved Chinese Proverbs
The most romantic that ever happened to me was motivated by this book and one of its proverbs.My boyfriend wanted to find something culturally significant (I'm Chinese)to use to propose to me.Apparently, he searched far and wide for a book like this and it was difficult to find, but when he found Theodora Lau's "Best-Loved Chinese Proverbs" it all fell into place.He also made quite the impression on my traditional Chinese family with such lovely words.

too simple
If you are Chinese or speak Chinese, this is not a book you will be interested in. ... Read more