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The Straw House [Novel]The story is told and presented through Sang Sang's point of view, which reveals Sang Sang's inner psychology. |
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Shanghai (Ⅰ) (Ⅱ) [Novel]Shanghai's most famous writers divulge the secrets of a city that has seized the world's limelight. What lies beyond the glittering skyline and the beautiful façade? The 31 stories in this two volume set reveal the true rhythm of Shanghai, as experienced by people who are most intimate with it. Peer into the daily life, the local customs, the quick romances, and family get-togethers to see the inner fabric of one of the most complicated and paradoxical cit... |
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Mei Lanfang The Art of Beijing Opera [Art]Mei Lanfang (1894-1961) was a legendary Beijing Opera figure whose career began at the age of eight and spanned fifty years until his death. During his lifetime, Mei Lanfang performed over 100 different roles in the traditional Beijing Opera repertoire as a dan, the traditional female impersonator. Mei Lanfang's range and incredible artistry won him a large following, both in China and abroad. |
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She Knocked at the Door [Novel]This is the story of a Chinese girl, told in her own words, of her life from childhood to adulthood. |
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Sister [Novel]The story takes place in a village in Yunnan Province in south China. The father of the six girls has always wanted a son, but he never got one. His unfulfilled wish leads to a series of miserable events. However, the sisters, the eldest girl in particular, face their misfortune bravely and show the family the real meaning of love.... |
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The City The People–ESSAYS by Shanghai Writers [Literature]This is a collection of essays and vignettes about Shanghai written by people who live in Shanghai. There are stories of the grand and the mundane, the heroic and the heinous. |
- The Rock and Roll Tibetan Mastiff
- Tibet
- Siren of China
- Snapshots of a New China Culture
- On Chinese Gardens
- Beginner's Guide to Chinese Calligraphy
- A Reader on China
- Dreaming Big in China
- Chinese Customs
- Fascinating Mural Stories from Dunhuang Grottoes
- Chinese Buzzwords With English Explanations
- Stories behind Chinese Idioms
- Celebrating the Chinese New Year
- Mei Lanfang The Art of Beijing Opera
- Home Decoration and Furnishing
- Exquisite Fabrics
- A Modern Guide for Classical Chinese Furniture Collectors
- A Walkers Guide to Old Western Landmarks in Shanghai
- Chinese Houses
- Dunhuang Mogao Grottos









