Asiapac Books: 85 books

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

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....

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.

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...

Collected in this book are 24 baffling crimes, some of which took place in modern times, others which occurred many centuries ago. But they all have one thing in common: they were solved through the knowledge and reasoning skills of the detectives and experts handling each case.

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.

"Dying to Marry" is a story about the price of true love.  Deepak has found the woman of his dreams, and poverty seems to be the only obstacle in their plans to marry.   Some stories are hard to forget, and the ones here in this book are exactly that way. Whether the stories...

In this volume, we have collected sixteen famous true cases, solved by ordinary people from all walks of life. Though not trained professionally as detectives, they were still able to unravel the mysteries by noticing things that others overlook and applying good sense.

Journey to the West is one of the greatest treats in Chinese literature. A fantastic tale of the Buddhist monk Xuanzang as he travels west in search of Buddhist sutras with his three disciples, it has enertained readers for more than four centuries with the trials and tribulations strewn on the pilgrims'...

One of the Four Main Classical Novels of China, A Dream of Red Mansions is the only novel to address the role of women in China’s history. This tragic romance is brought to life with the delicate penstrokes of local artist Seraphina Lum, in her debut graphic novel.

The Three Character Classic is perhaps the oldest textbook in the world that is still in use in schools today. First written in the late 13th century and updated several times since then, the book was the mainstay of primary school education in China. Young readers will get to learn much about...

This book includes representative stories from not only China, the traditional bastion of filial piety, but also other cultures around the world. In this way, readers will appreciate filial behaviour as a universal value.

This engaging book provides readers with descriptive articles and information on key figures and events that occurred in China from 1840 to 1949. Understanding the impact they had on China's modern history will give readers a better grasp of China's politics today.