The Three Kingdoms is one of the four famous Chinese classics. Within the exciting episodes of power struggles during the Three Kingdoms period, what shone more brilliantly was the humanism of righteousness, loyalty, sincerity, benevolence and wisdom.This abridged version brings you the highlights of this magnificent classic, including well-known episodes such as “oath of brotherhood at the Peach Garden”, Liu Bei’s “three visits to the cottage (of Zhuge Liang)”, the “Battle of Red ...

Journey to the West is one of the greatest classics in Chinese literature. It tells the epic tale of the monk Xuanzang who journeys to the West in search of the Buddhist sutras with his disciples, Sun Wukong, Sandy and Pigsy.Along the way, Xuanzang's life was threatened by the diabolical White Bone Spirit, the menacing Red Child and his fearsome parents and, a host of evil spirits who sought to devour Xuanzang's flesh to attain immortality. Bear witness to the form...

Water Margin is well-known as one of the four greatest Chinese literary classics. It tells the stories of a group of 108 heroes, who stand for different classes of people daring to struggle against the corruption and oppression of their times.This book relives the most stirring chapters in the novel which have become the subject of numerous dramas and films, and are the most popular episodes in Chinese fiction. They include Lin Chong killing the unworthy chief of L...

Bridging the traditional divide between East and West, the Eurasian people are able to draw on an unmatched wealth of traditions for inspiration in the arts and cuisine. Join us on a voyage of discovery as we explore the rich and unique heritage of a true world culture in this part of the Montage Culture series!

This volume brings you through the origins, history, customs, and fascinating tales behind the intricate and perplexing labyrinth of customs and taboos, and the art and science of Chinese food culture.

Discover the origins and varieties of tea and wine, and learn about:- Famous Chinese teas and wines- The etiquette and methods for preparing and serving tea and wine- The health-giving properties of tea and wine- Unique customs practised among the minority peoples in China- Interesting facts and ancient stories relating to tea and wine

Have you ever wonder about the significance of the various vibrant festivals celebrated by the Chinese people every year, or why the Chinese eat with Chopsticks? How did the intricate characters of their written language come to be? Ancient Chinese thinkers like Confucius and Sun-zi have left their mark on the Chinese Culture, but who were they?And with the Chinese cuisine that is available in Chinese restaurants all across the world, there's hardly any needs for introductions! Joi...

Creation of the Gods, a Chinese literary classic, ranks among great works such as The Three Kingdoms, Water Margin and Journey to the West. It relates the struggles between forces of King Zhou, the despotic last ruler of the Shang dynasty, and Jiang Ziya, the legendary commander and strategist who helped found the Zhou dynasty in the 11th century BC.There is no better way to rediscover the saga of the infamous King Zou and his vixen-concubine, and how they got their just desserts f...

It is a must read for all who are interested in Chinese language and culture. It is an ideal reference book for students who are eager to enlarge their Chinese vocabulary and improve their Chinese writing competence. It is also a hard-to-find guide for those what want to do business with China because these idioms themselves offer an insight into the Chinese way of life and thinking.

In this book, you will learn about the legends of Shaolin and unveil the mysteries surrounding the Shaolin warrior monks.

This book takes readers back in time to the 1950s and 1960s for some old school games that children used to play before the age of iPads, Nintendo and the Internet. Find out which games have been played for more than 5,000 years, and the origins of certain toys we have taken for granted. Hark back to a simpler era when fun was about maximising a child's imagination and creativity, and discover new ways of having fun, both indoors and outdoors!

The Eight Immortals are among the most popular figures of Chinese myths and legends. In fact they are the legendary figures closest to the hearts of the ordinary people. The stories in this book show how eight ordinary people in ancient China attain immortality through selfless actions and good deeds. You will be enthralled by the vivid description of the great battle at the palace of the Dragon King. The presentation is made more interesting by the comic illustrations provided by Chan Kok...