Author: Katie Kahn
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781519426444
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
"Take Me to China" is the eighth book in the World Adventures Series which strives to introduce cultural ideas to young children. Each book is beautifully illustrated to show unique features of each particular country including customs, native plants and animals, clothing, exports, traditions and other cultural differences. The series was created by poet, Katie Kahn, and her daughter who loves animals and adventure. Kahn helped her daughter incorporate her research into a poem . That poem sparked an entire series based on places 11 year-old Autumn wants to go when she grows up.
Take Me to China
Author: Katie Kahn
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781519426444
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
"Take Me to China" is the eighth book in the World Adventures Series which strives to introduce cultural ideas to young children. Each book is beautifully illustrated to show unique features of each particular country including customs, native plants and animals, clothing, exports, traditions and other cultural differences. The series was created by poet, Katie Kahn, and her daughter who loves animals and adventure. Kahn helped her daughter incorporate her research into a poem . That poem sparked an entire series based on places 11 year-old Autumn wants to go when she grows up.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781519426444
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
"Take Me to China" is the eighth book in the World Adventures Series which strives to introduce cultural ideas to young children. Each book is beautifully illustrated to show unique features of each particular country including customs, native plants and animals, clothing, exports, traditions and other cultural differences. The series was created by poet, Katie Kahn, and her daughter who loves animals and adventure. Kahn helped her daughter incorporate her research into a poem . That poem sparked an entire series based on places 11 year-old Autumn wants to go when she grows up.
Kids Like Me in China
Author: Ying Ying Fry
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780963847263
Category : Changsha (Hunan Sheng, China)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Eight-year-old Ying Ying, a Chinese girl who had been adopted by U.S. parents, describes her visit to the orphanage in Changsha, Hunan province where she came from.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780963847263
Category : Changsha (Hunan Sheng, China)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Eight-year-old Ying Ying, a Chinese girl who had been adopted by U.S. parents, describes her visit to the orphanage in Changsha, Hunan province where she came from.
The Food of Sichuan
Author: Fuchsia Dunlop
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1526617862
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 947
Book Description
Winner of the Fortnum & Mason Cookery Book Award 2020 Shortlisted for the Guild of Food Writers Award 2020 Shortlisted for the James Beard Award 2020 'Cookbook of the year' Allan Jenkins, OFM 'No one explains the intricacies of Sichuan food like Fuchsia Dunlop. This book remains my bible for the subject' Jay Rayner A fully revised and updated edition of Fuchsia Dunlop's landmark book on Sichuan cookery. Almost twenty years after the publication of Sichuan Cookery, voted by the OFM as one of the greatest cookbooks of all time, Fuchsia Dunlop revisits the region where her own culinary journey began, adding more than 50 new recipes to the original repertoire and accompanying them with her incomparable knowledge of the dazzling tastes, textures and sensations of Sichuanese cookery. At home, guided by Fuchsia's clear instructions, and using just a few key Sichuanese storecupboard ingredients, you will be able to recreate Sichuanese classics such as Mapo tofu, Twice-cooked pork and Gong Bao chicken, or try your hand at a traditional spread of cold dishes comprising Bang bang chicken, Numbing-and-hot dried beef, Spiced cucumber salad and Green beans in ginger sauce. With spellbinding writing on the culinary and cultural history of Sichuan and accompanied by gorgeous travel and food photography, The Food of Sichuan is a captivating insight into one of the world's greatest cuisines. 'This book offers an unmissable opportunity to utilise the wok and cleaver, brave the fiery Mapo tofu and expand your technique with pot-stickers and steamed buns' Yotam Ottolenghi
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1526617862
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 947
Book Description
Winner of the Fortnum & Mason Cookery Book Award 2020 Shortlisted for the Guild of Food Writers Award 2020 Shortlisted for the James Beard Award 2020 'Cookbook of the year' Allan Jenkins, OFM 'No one explains the intricacies of Sichuan food like Fuchsia Dunlop. This book remains my bible for the subject' Jay Rayner A fully revised and updated edition of Fuchsia Dunlop's landmark book on Sichuan cookery. Almost twenty years after the publication of Sichuan Cookery, voted by the OFM as one of the greatest cookbooks of all time, Fuchsia Dunlop revisits the region where her own culinary journey began, adding more than 50 new recipes to the original repertoire and accompanying them with her incomparable knowledge of the dazzling tastes, textures and sensations of Sichuanese cookery. At home, guided by Fuchsia's clear instructions, and using just a few key Sichuanese storecupboard ingredients, you will be able to recreate Sichuanese classics such as Mapo tofu, Twice-cooked pork and Gong Bao chicken, or try your hand at a traditional spread of cold dishes comprising Bang bang chicken, Numbing-and-hot dried beef, Spiced cucumber salad and Green beans in ginger sauce. With spellbinding writing on the culinary and cultural history of Sichuan and accompanied by gorgeous travel and food photography, The Food of Sichuan is a captivating insight into one of the world's greatest cuisines. 'This book offers an unmissable opportunity to utilise the wok and cleaver, brave the fiery Mapo tofu and expand your technique with pot-stickers and steamed buns' Yotam Ottolenghi
Strange Beasts of China
Author: Yan Ge
Publisher: Melville House
ISBN: 1612199100
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
A New York Times Editors' Choice and Notable Book of 2021 "Best Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror of 2021"—The Washington Post From one of the most exciting voices in contemporary Chinese literature, an uncanny and playful novel that blurs the line between human and beast… In the fictional Chinese city of Yong’an, an amateur cryptozoologist is commissioned to uncover the stories of its fabled beasts. These creatures live alongside humans in near-inconspicuousness—save their greenish skin, serrated earlobes, and strange birthmarks. Aided by her elusive former professor and his enigmatic assistant, our narrator sets off to document each beast, and is slowly drawn deeper into a mystery that threatens her very sense of self. Part detective story, part metaphysical enquiry, Strange Beasts of China engages existential questions of identity, humanity, love and morality with whimsy and stylistic verve.
Publisher: Melville House
ISBN: 1612199100
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
A New York Times Editors' Choice and Notable Book of 2021 "Best Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror of 2021"—The Washington Post From one of the most exciting voices in contemporary Chinese literature, an uncanny and playful novel that blurs the line between human and beast… In the fictional Chinese city of Yong’an, an amateur cryptozoologist is commissioned to uncover the stories of its fabled beasts. These creatures live alongside humans in near-inconspicuousness—save their greenish skin, serrated earlobes, and strange birthmarks. Aided by her elusive former professor and his enigmatic assistant, our narrator sets off to document each beast, and is slowly drawn deeper into a mystery that threatens her very sense of self. Part detective story, part metaphysical enquiry, Strange Beasts of China engages existential questions of identity, humanity, love and morality with whimsy and stylistic verve.
The Fortune Cookie Chronicles
Author: Jennifer 8 Lee
Publisher: Hachette+ORM
ISBN: 0446511706
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 237
Book Description
If you think McDonald's is the most ubiquitous restaurant experience in America, consider that there are more Chinese restaurants in America than McDonalds, Burger Kings, and Wendys combined. New York Times reporter and Chinese-American (or American-born Chinese). In her search, Jennifer 8 Lee traces the history of Chinese-American experience through the lens of the food. In a compelling blend of sociology and history, Jenny Lee exposes the indentured servitude Chinese restaurants expect from illegal immigrant chefs, investigates the relationship between Jews and Chinese food, and weaves a personal narrative about her own relationship with Chinese food. The Fortune Cookie Chronicles speaks to the immigrant experience as a whole, and the way it has shaped our country.
Publisher: Hachette+ORM
ISBN: 0446511706
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 237
Book Description
If you think McDonald's is the most ubiquitous restaurant experience in America, consider that there are more Chinese restaurants in America than McDonalds, Burger Kings, and Wendys combined. New York Times reporter and Chinese-American (or American-born Chinese). In her search, Jennifer 8 Lee traces the history of Chinese-American experience through the lens of the food. In a compelling blend of sociology and history, Jenny Lee exposes the indentured servitude Chinese restaurants expect from illegal immigrant chefs, investigates the relationship between Jews and Chinese food, and weaves a personal narrative about her own relationship with Chinese food. The Fortune Cookie Chronicles speaks to the immigrant experience as a whole, and the way it has shaped our country.
The China Study: Revised and Expanded Edition
Author: T. Colin Campbell
Publisher: BenBella Books, Inc.
ISBN: 1942952902
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 496
Book Description
The revised and expanded edition of the bestseller that changed millions of lives The science is clear. The results are unmistakable. You can dramatically reduce your risk of cancer, heart disease, and diabetes just by changing your diet. More than 30 years ago, nutrition researcher T. Colin Campbell and his team at Cornell, in partnership with teams in China and England, embarked upon the China Study, the most comprehensive study ever undertaken of the relationship between diet and the risk of developing disease. What they found when combined with findings in Colin's laboratory, opened their eyes to the dangers of a diet high in animal protein and the unparalleled health benefits of a whole foods, plant-based diet. In 2005, Colin and his son Tom, now a physician, shared those findings with the world in The China Study, hailed as one of the most important books about diet and health ever written. Featuring brand new content, this heavily expanded edition of Colin and Tom's groundbreaking book includes the latest undeniable evidence of the power of a plant-based diet, plus updated information about the changing medical system and how patients stand to benefit from a surging interest in plant-based nutrition. The China Study—Revised and Expanded Edition presents a clear and concise message of hope as it dispels a multitude of health myths and misinformation. The basic message is clear. The key to a long, healthy life lies in three things: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Publisher: BenBella Books, Inc.
ISBN: 1942952902
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 496
Book Description
The revised and expanded edition of the bestseller that changed millions of lives The science is clear. The results are unmistakable. You can dramatically reduce your risk of cancer, heart disease, and diabetes just by changing your diet. More than 30 years ago, nutrition researcher T. Colin Campbell and his team at Cornell, in partnership with teams in China and England, embarked upon the China Study, the most comprehensive study ever undertaken of the relationship between diet and the risk of developing disease. What they found when combined with findings in Colin's laboratory, opened their eyes to the dangers of a diet high in animal protein and the unparalleled health benefits of a whole foods, plant-based diet. In 2005, Colin and his son Tom, now a physician, shared those findings with the world in The China Study, hailed as one of the most important books about diet and health ever written. Featuring brand new content, this heavily expanded edition of Colin and Tom's groundbreaking book includes the latest undeniable evidence of the power of a plant-based diet, plus updated information about the changing medical system and how patients stand to benefit from a surging interest in plant-based nutrition. The China Study—Revised and Expanded Edition presents a clear and concise message of hope as it dispels a multitude of health myths and misinformation. The basic message is clear. The key to a long, healthy life lies in three things: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
China
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on International Relations
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Land of Fish and Rice
Author: Fuchsia Dunlop
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1526617854
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
'Fuchsia Dunlop, our great writer and expert on Chinese gastronomy, has fallen in love with this region and its cuisine – and her book makes us fall in love too' Claudia Roden 'Fuchsia Dunlop's erudite writing infuses each page and her delicious recipes will inspire any serious cook to take up their wok' Ken Hom The Lower Yangtze region or Jiangnan, with its modern capital Shanghai, has been known since ancient times as a 'Land of Fish and Rice'. For centuries, local cooks have been using the plentiful produce of its lakes, rivers, fields and mountains, combined with delicious seasonings and flavours such as rice vinegar, rich soy sauce, spring onion and ginger, to create a cuisine that is renowned in China for its delicacy and beauty. Drawing on years of study and exploration, Fuchsia Dunlop explains basic cooking techniques, typical cooking methods and the principal ingredients of the Jiangnan larder. Her recipes are a mixture of simple rustic cooking and rich delicacies – some are famous, some unsung. You'll be inspired to try classic dishes such as Beggar's chicken and sumptuous Dongpo pork. Most of the recipes contain readily available ingredients and with Fuchsia's clear guidance, you will soon see how simple it is to create some of the most beautiful and delicious dishes you'll ever taste. With evocative writing and mouth-watering photography, this is an important new work about one of China's most fascinating culinary regions.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1526617854
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
'Fuchsia Dunlop, our great writer and expert on Chinese gastronomy, has fallen in love with this region and its cuisine – and her book makes us fall in love too' Claudia Roden 'Fuchsia Dunlop's erudite writing infuses each page and her delicious recipes will inspire any serious cook to take up their wok' Ken Hom The Lower Yangtze region or Jiangnan, with its modern capital Shanghai, has been known since ancient times as a 'Land of Fish and Rice'. For centuries, local cooks have been using the plentiful produce of its lakes, rivers, fields and mountains, combined with delicious seasonings and flavours such as rice vinegar, rich soy sauce, spring onion and ginger, to create a cuisine that is renowned in China for its delicacy and beauty. Drawing on years of study and exploration, Fuchsia Dunlop explains basic cooking techniques, typical cooking methods and the principal ingredients of the Jiangnan larder. Her recipes are a mixture of simple rustic cooking and rich delicacies – some are famous, some unsung. You'll be inspired to try classic dishes such as Beggar's chicken and sumptuous Dongpo pork. Most of the recipes contain readily available ingredients and with Fuchsia's clear guidance, you will soon see how simple it is to create some of the most beautiful and delicious dishes you'll ever taste. With evocative writing and mouth-watering photography, this is an important new work about one of China's most fascinating culinary regions.
Hints from Squints in China
Author: Eva A. Gregg
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : China
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : China
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
Code Blue
Author: Renee Christine Smith
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1496930118
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 165
Book Description
Life takes us on several journeys. For these five friendsBrandon, Kevin, Marc, Miguel, and Sunlife will take all of them on an array of journeys. The first journey will be graduating from high school. The second journey will be their acceptance to Bethel College Medical School. The third journey will be as resident doctors, where their lives will take an unexpected turn. The final journey will be a second chance to start life over. Code Blue is the story of five teenage boys who graduate high school and get accepted to medical school at Bethel College. These five medical students will forge a bond in college and become friends. Do these five friends have another interest besides medicine?
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1496930118
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 165
Book Description
Life takes us on several journeys. For these five friendsBrandon, Kevin, Marc, Miguel, and Sunlife will take all of them on an array of journeys. The first journey will be graduating from high school. The second journey will be their acceptance to Bethel College Medical School. The third journey will be as resident doctors, where their lives will take an unexpected turn. The final journey will be a second chance to start life over. Code Blue is the story of five teenage boys who graduate high school and get accepted to medical school at Bethel College. These five medical students will forge a bond in college and become friends. Do these five friends have another interest besides medicine?