Asiapac Books: 85 books

Origins of Chinese Culture guides you through the perplexing maze of all things Chinese. Pick up interesting facts about the "Four Treasures of the Study" - the brush, ink, paper and inkstone - which form the cornerstone of Chinese culture.  

Origins of Chinese Culture guides you through the perplexing maze of all things Chinese. Pick up interesting facts about the "Four Treasures of the Study" - the brush, ink, paper and inkstone - which form the cornerstone of Chinese culture.  

Chinese cuisine is so well-known in the world that even people who know little else about the country and its culture have heard about or tasted Chinese food. Origins of Chinese Cuisine showcases some of the most famous and best-relished dishes. This entertaining account will no doubt delight fans of Chinese cuisine.

In this book, the evolution of Chinese music over the centuries is examined, from prehistoric times, through the Qin, Han, Sui and Tang Dynasties, all the way to our modern times. In addition, the origins and characteristics of specific musical instruments are explored, yielding insight in one’s understanding of these instruments.

In Chinese culture, the underworld is seen as a horrendous place where the evil are severely punished for their misdeeds. For example, you get your tongue ripped out for spreading nasty rumours or your eyes gouged out for peeping. The concept of the underworld is so popular that it is portrayed in...

Stories of Integrity features Chinese historical figures regarded as models of integrity because of their high moral standards. The historical era may be different, but the temptations are the same : the challenge of integrity over quick gains, bribes and a lavish lifestyle to upkeep a public front.

This book contains more than 70 Chinese Fables that have been handed down from ancient times, told with lively comic illustrations by Chinese cartoonist Tian Hengyu who is renowned for his expressive illustrations with crisp and clear-cut lines. You are sure to be amused as you go through all these...

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.

Stories of Integrity features Chinese historical figures upheld as models of integrity because of their high moral standards. The historical era may be different, but the temptations are the same: the challenge of integrity over quick gains, bribes, and a lavish living to upkeep a public front. Ultimately,...

Here are 13 stories on China's most notorious emperors - a motley crew of squanderers, murderers, thugs, lechers and idiots swaggering under the holy cloak of a tianzi! Read on and see how they got their just deserts!

LEGENDS OF JI GONG first appeared as a literary work during the Song Dynasty. In this book, you will find out how Ji Gong was born and how he became a monk. He did many good deeds — helping a goldsmith to find his long-lost daughter, punishing an unscrupulous man, overpowering a boa spirit, exposing...

This book on the origins of the festivals and popular stories associated with them will help the reader to appreciate how the celebration of these festivals acted as a social glue in identifying and helping the Chinese stick together as a race throughout their long history and wherever they are found.

Never say die! That is the spirit of eight victors who refused to give up in the face of obstacles. Meet these famous people face to face in Stories of Courage!

How much do you know about Cheng Ho and the voyages he commanded? When and how did these voyages take place? What influences have these historic voyages exerted on the places Cheng had set his feet on? In what aspects is Cheng different from those later European explorers, and implications do these...