Author: Zhongxian Wu
Publisher: Singing Dragon
ISBN: 0857010158
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
* Silver Medal Winner in the 2010 BOTYA Awards Body, Mind and Spirit Category * The Chinese horoscope holds the key to a better understanding of self and others, and to living a life of harmony. Not just the year of birth, but also the month, day and hour have significance in true Chinese astrology. Master Zhongxian Wu explains how to find your power animal symbols, and how to learn from their wisdom. By fully understanding what each animal signifies, and how they relate to the major hexagrams of the Yijing, he shows that they can help you to find inner peace and live in harmony with family, friends, the wider community, and with nature. Using the wisdom of the twelve animal symbols as a guide, you will learn how to better understand your personality, and make choices that profoundly influence your health, relationships, career, and finances, allowing you to live up to your greatest potential. Making the wisdom of the twelve Chinese animals accessible to the Western reader for the first time in its relationship with the Yijing, this book will be an illuminating read for anyone interested in understanding themselves and their life patterns better, Chinese astrology, and the Yijing.
The 12 Chinese Animals
Author: Zhongxian Wu
Publisher: Singing Dragon
ISBN: 0857010158
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
* Silver Medal Winner in the 2010 BOTYA Awards Body, Mind and Spirit Category * The Chinese horoscope holds the key to a better understanding of self and others, and to living a life of harmony. Not just the year of birth, but also the month, day and hour have significance in true Chinese astrology. Master Zhongxian Wu explains how to find your power animal symbols, and how to learn from their wisdom. By fully understanding what each animal signifies, and how they relate to the major hexagrams of the Yijing, he shows that they can help you to find inner peace and live in harmony with family, friends, the wider community, and with nature. Using the wisdom of the twelve animal symbols as a guide, you will learn how to better understand your personality, and make choices that profoundly influence your health, relationships, career, and finances, allowing you to live up to your greatest potential. Making the wisdom of the twelve Chinese animals accessible to the Western reader for the first time in its relationship with the Yijing, this book will be an illuminating read for anyone interested in understanding themselves and their life patterns better, Chinese astrology, and the Yijing.
Publisher: Singing Dragon
ISBN: 0857010158
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
* Silver Medal Winner in the 2010 BOTYA Awards Body, Mind and Spirit Category * The Chinese horoscope holds the key to a better understanding of self and others, and to living a life of harmony. Not just the year of birth, but also the month, day and hour have significance in true Chinese astrology. Master Zhongxian Wu explains how to find your power animal symbols, and how to learn from their wisdom. By fully understanding what each animal signifies, and how they relate to the major hexagrams of the Yijing, he shows that they can help you to find inner peace and live in harmony with family, friends, the wider community, and with nature. Using the wisdom of the twelve animal symbols as a guide, you will learn how to better understand your personality, and make choices that profoundly influence your health, relationships, career, and finances, allowing you to live up to your greatest potential. Making the wisdom of the twelve Chinese animals accessible to the Western reader for the first time in its relationship with the Yijing, this book will be an illuminating read for anyone interested in understanding themselves and their life patterns better, Chinese astrology, and the Yijing.
The Animals of the Chinese Zodiac
Author: Susan Whitfield
Publisher: Crocodile Books
ISBN: 9781566563291
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Introduces the Chinese zodiac and relates how each of its twelve signs was named for an animal. Explains the qualities associated with each animal and what animal rules the year in which the reader was born.
Publisher: Crocodile Books
ISBN: 9781566563291
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Introduces the Chinese zodiac and relates how each of its twelve signs was named for an animal. Explains the qualities associated with each animal and what animal rules the year in which the reader was born.
12 Lucky Animals: A Bilingual Baby Book
Author: Vickie Lee
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
ISBN: 1250239036
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 14
Book Description
From the creative team of Ruby's Chinese New Year, Chinese medicine practitioner Vickie Lee and illustrator Joey Chou--the visual development artist of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse--present this bilingual baby picture book introducing Chinese characters through the animals of the Chinese zodiac. The adventure loving Dragon, the carefree Horse, and the artistic Goat are just three of the 12 Lucky Animals to be found in the Chinese zodiac, rendered here in bright illustrations. Use the wheel on the back cover to help little readers discover who their lucky animal is and how to pronounce its name in Chinese and English.
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
ISBN: 1250239036
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 14
Book Description
From the creative team of Ruby's Chinese New Year, Chinese medicine practitioner Vickie Lee and illustrator Joey Chou--the visual development artist of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse--present this bilingual baby picture book introducing Chinese characters through the animals of the Chinese zodiac. The adventure loving Dragon, the carefree Horse, and the artistic Goat are just three of the 12 Lucky Animals to be found in the Chinese zodiac, rendered here in bright illustrations. Use the wheel on the back cover to help little readers discover who their lucky animal is and how to pronounce its name in Chinese and English.
Chinese Zodiac Animals
Author: Sanmu Tang
Publisher: Shanghai Press
ISBN: 9781602209770
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Children will love to learn all about their Chinese zodiac animal with this great multicultural book for kids. Which Chinese zodiac animal are you? A clever rat? A brave tiger? A hardworking ox? Or an energetic dragon? In ancient China, each sign marked a different year in a 12-year calendar. Over time, people believed that a person's character and destiny were somehow decided by his or her zodiac animal. Chinese Zodiac Animals explains the traits of each animal sign and what luck the future might hold for the person born under that sign. Chinese Zodiac Animals is a fun and informative way to learn about an important part of Chinese traditional culture.
Publisher: Shanghai Press
ISBN: 9781602209770
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Children will love to learn all about their Chinese zodiac animal with this great multicultural book for kids. Which Chinese zodiac animal are you? A clever rat? A brave tiger? A hardworking ox? Or an energetic dragon? In ancient China, each sign marked a different year in a 12-year calendar. Over time, people believed that a person's character and destiny were somehow decided by his or her zodiac animal. Chinese Zodiac Animals explains the traits of each animal sign and what luck the future might hold for the person born under that sign. Chinese Zodiac Animals is a fun and informative way to learn about an important part of Chinese traditional culture.
The Chinese Zodiac
Author: Aaron Hwang
Publisher: Running Press Adult
ISBN: 0762480467
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 137
Book Description
The Chinese Zodiac is a beautifully illustrated introduction to eastern astrology, perfect for discovering what your sign—Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, or Pig—says about you. Are you loyal like the Dog? Or stubborn like the Ox? What does the time you were born have to do with who you are? And does it determine your fate? The Chinese Zodiac doesn't have all the answers but offers a fun and fresh perspective on the magic behind when you were born. Known as the Bazi, or Eight Words, the four animals and Wuxing elements associated with one's birth make up a complete horoscope and can help you to better understand yourself and others. Someone born in the year of the Pig, for example, comes last in the cycle and embodies qualities of release, completion, and return, indulging in the rich after-hours of life that favor food, love, and good company. A Rat, on the other hand, comes first; they're ambitious and eager to begin new projects but might have trouble seeing them through. No matter your sign, there is something to be uncovered in these pages. Charmingly illustrated, with sidebars on Chinese culture and myth throughout, this book is an informative and mystical guide to knowing just a little more about the universe—and how you fit into it.
Publisher: Running Press Adult
ISBN: 0762480467
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 137
Book Description
The Chinese Zodiac is a beautifully illustrated introduction to eastern astrology, perfect for discovering what your sign—Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, or Pig—says about you. Are you loyal like the Dog? Or stubborn like the Ox? What does the time you were born have to do with who you are? And does it determine your fate? The Chinese Zodiac doesn't have all the answers but offers a fun and fresh perspective on the magic behind when you were born. Known as the Bazi, or Eight Words, the four animals and Wuxing elements associated with one's birth make up a complete horoscope and can help you to better understand yourself and others. Someone born in the year of the Pig, for example, comes last in the cycle and embodies qualities of release, completion, and return, indulging in the rich after-hours of life that favor food, love, and good company. A Rat, on the other hand, comes first; they're ambitious and eager to begin new projects but might have trouble seeing them through. No matter your sign, there is something to be uncovered in these pages. Charmingly illustrated, with sidebars on Chinese culture and myth throughout, this book is an informative and mystical guide to knowing just a little more about the universe—and how you fit into it.
A Kid's Guide to the Chinese Zodiac
Author: Aaron Hwang
Publisher: Running Press Kids
ISBN: 0762482125
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 91
Book Description
A Kid's Guide to the Chinese Zodiac is a charming, fun-filled introduction to eastern astrology, perfect for discovering what your sign—Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, or Pig—says about you. Are you loyal like the Dog? Or stubborn like the Ox? What does the time you were born say about who you are? Can knowing more about your Zodiac empower you in your day to day? A Kid's Guide to the Chinese Zodiac offers the history and lore behind this ancient classification system, along with practical advice for young readers on how to navigate relationships and apply oneself at school and at home, all based on the qualities associated with the twelve Zodiac animals. Someone born in the year of the Pig might prioritize stability and comfort. Naturally agreeable, they may need to work at recognizing when they're uncomfortable and speak up so they don't get stuck in the mud. Someone who is a Rat, on the other hand, might be ambitious and clever, but may need to take a step back from their own ideas every now and then in order to find balance. Beautifully illustrated, with sidebars on Chinese culture and myth throughout, this book is an informative and mystical guide for any kid who is curious about the universe and how they fit into it.
Publisher: Running Press Kids
ISBN: 0762482125
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 91
Book Description
A Kid's Guide to the Chinese Zodiac is a charming, fun-filled introduction to eastern astrology, perfect for discovering what your sign—Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, or Pig—says about you. Are you loyal like the Dog? Or stubborn like the Ox? What does the time you were born say about who you are? Can knowing more about your Zodiac empower you in your day to day? A Kid's Guide to the Chinese Zodiac offers the history and lore behind this ancient classification system, along with practical advice for young readers on how to navigate relationships and apply oneself at school and at home, all based on the qualities associated with the twelve Zodiac animals. Someone born in the year of the Pig might prioritize stability and comfort. Naturally agreeable, they may need to work at recognizing when they're uncomfortable and speak up so they don't get stuck in the mud. Someone who is a Rat, on the other hand, might be ambitious and clever, but may need to take a step back from their own ideas every now and then in order to find balance. Beautifully illustrated, with sidebars on Chinese culture and myth throughout, this book is an informative and mystical guide for any kid who is curious about the universe and how they fit into it.
Ultimate Guide to Chinese Astrology
Author: Mandy Zeng
Publisher: Mandy Zeng
ISBN:
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 151
Book Description
Throughout history, Chinese astrology has played a key role. The zodiac is the visual representation of the twelve earthly branches and each of the 12 Chinese Zodiac signs belongs to yin-yang and one of the five elements-wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. These elements have a vital impact on a person's characteristics, preferences, strengths and weaknesses, hidden talents, careers, and relationships. 12 animal Chinese zodiac signs can give you a deeper understanding of your zodiac sign, your personality, and your relationship with families, partners, friends, bosses, and co-workers. You’ll discover how to use astrology to make your incompatible signs work. You’ll learn the tradition and customs of Chinese astrology. You’ll find the answer to lots of life questions, like “why are you like that? why have you not smooth in a certain year?” You’ll also get some auspicious tips to increase your luck. This guide will help you unlock the wisdom of Chinese Astrology.
Publisher: Mandy Zeng
ISBN:
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 151
Book Description
Throughout history, Chinese astrology has played a key role. The zodiac is the visual representation of the twelve earthly branches and each of the 12 Chinese Zodiac signs belongs to yin-yang and one of the five elements-wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. These elements have a vital impact on a person's characteristics, preferences, strengths and weaknesses, hidden talents, careers, and relationships. 12 animal Chinese zodiac signs can give you a deeper understanding of your zodiac sign, your personality, and your relationship with families, partners, friends, bosses, and co-workers. You’ll discover how to use astrology to make your incompatible signs work. You’ll learn the tradition and customs of Chinese astrology. You’ll find the answer to lots of life questions, like “why are you like that? why have you not smooth in a certain year?” You’ll also get some auspicious tips to increase your luck. This guide will help you unlock the wisdom of Chinese Astrology.
Chinese Stories for Language Learners - Mastery Level, HSK 5, HSK 6
Author: AL Language Cafe
Publisher: AL Language Cafe
ISBN:
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 91
Book Description
If you are looking for short stories that cover diverse topics and are carefully classified into the right proficiency level to help you learn Mandarin Chinese, then you've come to the right page! Each story in this book is presented in different formats to help you learn effectively, including Chinese characters, characters with pinyin, bilingual stories (Chinese and English), and a vocabulary list. Additionally, audio is available for an even more immersive learning experience. Ready to immerse yourself in language learning through fun stories? 📚 Extensive Grading Process for Classifying Our Stories at the Right Level Research shows that understanding a text without needing the help of a dictionary requires the reader to understand 95% or more of the vocabulary used in the text. To improve one’s language skills, the “input” (reading materials) needs to be one level above the learner’s level. With that in mind, the AL Language Cafe team goes through an extensive process to ensure our stories are properly assigned to the appropriate level. There are many factors that our team takes into consideration, one of them being the percentage of known words based on the official HSK vocabulary list. In addition, our team also takes into consideration whether the new words are critical to understanding the main concepts of the story. AL Language Cafe Leveled Readers Classification Our leveled readers are classified into 5 levels. Starter Level: The students know about 150 to 300 words (174 to 347 characters) or they have mastered HSK 1 or HSK 2. Basic Level: The students know about 300 to 600 words (347 to 617 characters) or they have mastered HSK 2 or HSK 3. Intermediate Level: The students know about 600 to 1200 words (617 to 1064 characters) or they have mastered HSK 3 or HSK 4. Advanced Level: The students know about 1200 words to 2500 words (1064 to 1685 characters) or they have mastered HSK 4 or HSK 5. Mastery Level: The students know about 2500 to 5000 words (1685 to 2663 characters) or they have mastered HSK 5 or HSK 6. How will this book help you learn Chinese? Every short Chinese story in this book is specifically crafted for learners who are at the Mastery Level or have mastered HSK 5 or HSK 6. A learner at the Mastery Level knows about 2500 to 5000 words. Every story is presented in two different formats to help you learn effectively. Format 1 - Chinese Characters Only - to fully immerse yourself in Chinese and train your character recognition skills Format 2 - Chinese Characters with Side-by-Side English Translation - ensures that you have understood the text correctly and improving your skills in deducing from context and understanding cultural nuances between the two languages Every story comes with a vocabulary list that focuses on new words so you are always expanding your vocabulary. Engaging Materials - A Range of Topics These stories are not only written specifically for students at the Mastery Level (mastered HSK 5 or HSK 6), but they also cover a range of topics: Daily Life Family & Relationships Myth & Legend Chinese Idioms Chinese Culture (Traditional & Modern) Horror & Suspense Fairy Tales & Fantasy With appropriately leveled and fun stories, you will improve your Chinese skills, learn new words, expose yourself to natural expressions and grammar structures, and have fun, all at the same time.
Publisher: AL Language Cafe
ISBN:
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 91
Book Description
If you are looking for short stories that cover diverse topics and are carefully classified into the right proficiency level to help you learn Mandarin Chinese, then you've come to the right page! Each story in this book is presented in different formats to help you learn effectively, including Chinese characters, characters with pinyin, bilingual stories (Chinese and English), and a vocabulary list. Additionally, audio is available for an even more immersive learning experience. Ready to immerse yourself in language learning through fun stories? 📚 Extensive Grading Process for Classifying Our Stories at the Right Level Research shows that understanding a text without needing the help of a dictionary requires the reader to understand 95% or more of the vocabulary used in the text. To improve one’s language skills, the “input” (reading materials) needs to be one level above the learner’s level. With that in mind, the AL Language Cafe team goes through an extensive process to ensure our stories are properly assigned to the appropriate level. There are many factors that our team takes into consideration, one of them being the percentage of known words based on the official HSK vocabulary list. In addition, our team also takes into consideration whether the new words are critical to understanding the main concepts of the story. AL Language Cafe Leveled Readers Classification Our leveled readers are classified into 5 levels. Starter Level: The students know about 150 to 300 words (174 to 347 characters) or they have mastered HSK 1 or HSK 2. Basic Level: The students know about 300 to 600 words (347 to 617 characters) or they have mastered HSK 2 or HSK 3. Intermediate Level: The students know about 600 to 1200 words (617 to 1064 characters) or they have mastered HSK 3 or HSK 4. Advanced Level: The students know about 1200 words to 2500 words (1064 to 1685 characters) or they have mastered HSK 4 or HSK 5. Mastery Level: The students know about 2500 to 5000 words (1685 to 2663 characters) or they have mastered HSK 5 or HSK 6. How will this book help you learn Chinese? Every short Chinese story in this book is specifically crafted for learners who are at the Mastery Level or have mastered HSK 5 or HSK 6. A learner at the Mastery Level knows about 2500 to 5000 words. Every story is presented in two different formats to help you learn effectively. Format 1 - Chinese Characters Only - to fully immerse yourself in Chinese and train your character recognition skills Format 2 - Chinese Characters with Side-by-Side English Translation - ensures that you have understood the text correctly and improving your skills in deducing from context and understanding cultural nuances between the two languages Every story comes with a vocabulary list that focuses on new words so you are always expanding your vocabulary. Engaging Materials - A Range of Topics These stories are not only written specifically for students at the Mastery Level (mastered HSK 5 or HSK 6), but they also cover a range of topics: Daily Life Family & Relationships Myth & Legend Chinese Idioms Chinese Culture (Traditional & Modern) Horror & Suspense Fairy Tales & Fantasy With appropriately leveled and fun stories, you will improve your Chinese skills, learn new words, expose yourself to natural expressions and grammar structures, and have fun, all at the same time.
Pagan Portals - Breath of Spring
Author: Melusine Draco
Publisher: John Hunt Publishing
ISBN: 1803411899
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 87
Book Description
Candlemas/Imbolc is the re-awakening of the Old Lass within Old Craft belief and also coincides with the Roman Candelaria and Fornicalia - a spring corn festival celebrated in honour of Fornax, goddess of ovens, and observed by each ward of the city. All this merging of primitive origins and rites, belonging to the European pre-urban agricultural culture, meant that it also commemorated the search for Persephone by her mother and the festival of candles symbolizing the return of the Light. So it continued to be performed until the Christian era, when it was transformed into Candalmas in AD494. In pre-Christian times, Imbolc observance began the night before 1st February, and celebrants prepared for a visit from Brigid into their homes by crafting an effigy of the goddess from bundles of oats and rushes. The clothed effigy was placed in a basket overnight, and the day was celebrated by burning lamps and lighting bonfires in tribute to her. Traditions from both the pagan celebration and the Christian observance of St. Brigid's Day can be found in the modern Imbolc festivities - while celebrants sometimes make a Brigid's Cross out of reeds, as well as a Brigid corn doll or effigy.
Publisher: John Hunt Publishing
ISBN: 1803411899
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 87
Book Description
Candlemas/Imbolc is the re-awakening of the Old Lass within Old Craft belief and also coincides with the Roman Candelaria and Fornicalia - a spring corn festival celebrated in honour of Fornax, goddess of ovens, and observed by each ward of the city. All this merging of primitive origins and rites, belonging to the European pre-urban agricultural culture, meant that it also commemorated the search for Persephone by her mother and the festival of candles symbolizing the return of the Light. So it continued to be performed until the Christian era, when it was transformed into Candalmas in AD494. In pre-Christian times, Imbolc observance began the night before 1st February, and celebrants prepared for a visit from Brigid into their homes by crafting an effigy of the goddess from bundles of oats and rushes. The clothed effigy was placed in a basket overnight, and the day was celebrated by burning lamps and lighting bonfires in tribute to her. Traditions from both the pagan celebration and the Christian observance of St. Brigid's Day can be found in the modern Imbolc festivities - while celebrants sometimes make a Brigid's Cross out of reeds, as well as a Brigid corn doll or effigy.
Chinese History
Author: Endymion Porter Wilkinson
Publisher: Harvard Univ Asia Center
ISBN: 9780674002494
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 1220
Book Description
Endymion Wilkinson's bestselling manual of Chinese history has long been an indispensable guide to all those interested in the civilization and history of China. In this latest edition, now in a bigger format, its scope has been dramatically enlarged by the addition of one million words of new text. Twelve years in the making, the new manual introduces students to different types of transmitted, excavated, and artifactual sources from prehistory to the twentieth century. It also examines the context in which the sources were produced, preserved, and received, the problems of research and interpretation associated with them, and the best, most up-to-date secondary works. Because the writing of history has always played a central role in Chinese politics and culture, special attention is devoted to the strengths and weaknesses of Chinese historiography.
Publisher: Harvard Univ Asia Center
ISBN: 9780674002494
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 1220
Book Description
Endymion Wilkinson's bestselling manual of Chinese history has long been an indispensable guide to all those interested in the civilization and history of China. In this latest edition, now in a bigger format, its scope has been dramatically enlarged by the addition of one million words of new text. Twelve years in the making, the new manual introduces students to different types of transmitted, excavated, and artifactual sources from prehistory to the twentieth century. It also examines the context in which the sources were produced, preserved, and received, the problems of research and interpretation associated with them, and the best, most up-to-date secondary works. Because the writing of history has always played a central role in Chinese politics and culture, special attention is devoted to the strengths and weaknesses of Chinese historiography.