77 Quick and Easy Chinese Food Recipes: How to Cook Chinese Food with Easy-to-Find Ingredients
ISBN: Binding: Kindle Edition Edition: Author(s): Chef Wayne Fong Publisher: Number of Pages: 134
In 77 Quick and Easy Chinese Food Recipes: How to Cook Chinese Food with Easy-to-Find Ingredients Chef Wayne F Fong puts together a collection of the most popular Chinese restaurant dishes as well as some favorites from "The Old Country" like Sizzling Rice Soup and Jian Bing or Chinese Crepes Other recipes in this book include:
Egg Rolls
Hot and Sour Soup
Spicy Beef Short Ribs
Kung Pao Chicken
Shrimp with Garlic
Restaurant-Style Beef with Broccoli
Peking Duck
Sweet and Sour Pork
And much much more
Cook quick easy delicious Chinese Food for your family tonight
A Dictionary of Chinese Characters: Accessed by Phonetics
ISBN: 0415460476 Binding: Paperback Edition: 1 Author(s): Stewart Paton Publisher: Routledge Number of Pages: 272
By arranging frequently used characters under the phonetic element they have in common rather than only under their radical the Dictionary encourages the student to link characters according to their phonetic The system of cross-referencing then allows the student to find easily all the characters in the dictionary which have the same phonetic element thus helping to fix in the memory the link between a character and its sound and meaning This innovative resource will be an excellent study-aid for students with a basic grasp of Chinese whether they are studying with a teacher or learning on their own
What Chinese Want: Culture, Communism and China's Modern Consumer
ISBN: 023034030X Binding: Hardcover Edition: Author(s): Tom Doctoroff Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Number of Pages: 272
Today China is a critical player in the global marketplace but there is still widespread confusion about what really makes the country tick - even the Chinese have difficulty explaining their own "Chineseness" to outsiders In What Chinese Want China expert Tom Doctoroff posits that Chinas distinguishing traits explain the country in profound ways including:Connection to History: For thousands of years the impulses and conflicts within Chinese civilization have driven its peoples behavior and choices More than any other nationality they are driven by their past history as much as by their intense focus on the future This manifests itself in a profound belief in their country's stability and an intense national pride that often drives business decisionsA Complex View of Morality: As evidenced by their sticky human rights issues rampant piracy and endemic government corruption the Chinese have a significantly higher tolerance for certain things the West would consider wrong Doctoroff puts these differences in context so that the reader can understand their nuances and impact on business and international relationsFamily Over the Individual: Whereas in America the individual is a prized source of originality freewill and consumer choice in China the focus is squarely on the family and the larger society This difference can be seen in the educational system entrepreneurial activity and many other key aspects of Chinese societyFrom the new generations embrace of Christmas to the secrecy of industry titans; from the governments meticulously incremental approach to currency appreciation to the middle classs fixation with luxury brands Doctoroff explains the mysteries of modern China for those looking to enter the market in a culturally sensitive and effective way
Chinese Sexual Astrology: Eastern Secrets to Mind-Blowing Sex
ISBN: 1564149218 Binding: Paperback Edition: 1 Author(s): Shelly Wu Publisher: New Page Books Number of Pages: 253
Whether it's a passionate quickie or an orgasmic marathon few things can equal the intense pleasure of love and sex Now with Chinese Sexual Astrology you and your partner can learn how to fuse your spiritual mental and physical energies to achieve complete satisfaction Similar to the ancient Chinese "pillow books" which were popular wedding gifts for couples this book contains everything from astrological compatibility charts to ancient advice for igniting passion Each of the twelve Chinese astrological signs has its own unique blend of touch pleasurable sensations and turn-ons In Part 1 ("Spirit Connections") of Chinese Sexual Astrology you'll discover the unseen chemistry of long-lasting relationships Are you a receptive and feeling oriented "Yin" lover Or a fiery "Yang" lover who takes the lead in life and in the bedroom Part 2 ("Mind Connections") explores everything from bubble baths to hot oil massage covering the importance of fantasy and the qualities of a "superior lover" Part 3 ("Body Connections") delves into the secret sexual world of the twelve Chinese astrological signs Are you a Randy Rat or a Titillating Tiger A Sexy Snake or a perfectly Perverted Pig You'll also learn the Chinese art of penile thrusting the "Lute String" and the "Black Pearl" discover the link between ejaculation control and longevity; and be introduced to the ten indications of female satisfaction Chinese Sexual Astrology contains tried-and-true advice that combines spiritual compatibility with physical pleasures It will welcome you to a new world of thinking and possibilities--love and sex written in the stars
ISBN: 0670038482 Binding: Hardcover Edition: Author(s): Kylie Kwong Publisher: Studio Number of Pages: 320
Cooking Chinese food at home has truly never been easier--all you need is this book a wok and a quick trip to the supermarket Simple Chinese Cooking offers Kylie Kwongs philosophy of marrying the freshest ingredients and the simplest techniques to create amazing flavor Kylie grew up devouring the mouthwatering heartiness of her mothers traditional Cantonese cuisine Armed with the fundamental techniques she set out to give ancient tradition a modern twist and bring the joys of Chinese cooking to all Now people from all over the globe flock to her popular restaurant in Sydney billy kwong But in this book she brings her delicious recipes to Chinese food lovers everywhere Simple Chinese Cooking demystifies the preparation of Chinese cuisinewith ingredients that are readily available in any grocery store and recipes that are friendly and easy-to-follow From soy sauce chicken and steamed fish fillets with ginger and spring onions to prawn wonton soup this book offers delicious everyday meals as well as dishes that are perfect for entertaining With succulent 4-color photographs throughout and step-by-step instructional pictures Simple Chinese Cooking will guide anyone to create a delectable feast
Chinese characters from HSK Level 3 with stroke order and handwriting font
ISBN: Binding: Kindle Edition Edition: Author(s): Virgilio Krumbacher Publisher: babelpoint Number of Pages: 279
This book contains the 277 Simplified Chinese Characters necessary to pass the HSK Level 3 test (Character range: 340 - 616) Each character is displayed in a large handwriting font and it has its pinyin readings and the most important English translations The strokes are labeled in order by small numbers The arrow following the number 1 shows you the writing direction
Previous books
Chinese characters from HSK Level 1 ASIN: B005G2159C (Character range: 1 - 176) Chinese characters from HSK Level 2 ASIN: B005GQN0GY (Character range: 177 - 339)
Search for the ASINs on the Amazon Kindle websites to acquire them
About the HSK
The Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi abbreviated as HSK is the People's Republic of China's only standardized test of Standard Chinese language proficiency for non-native speakers namely foreign students overseas Chinese and members of ethnic minority groups in China It translates literally to "Chinese Proficiency Test"
The China National Office for Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language (Hanban) is currently responsible for the HSK exams and introduced a new format in November 2009 The new format's emphasis is "comprehensive language and communication ability" Most notable is the inclusion of spoken and written segments at all levels (not just Advanced) reformation of the ranking system and use of new question structures
The new ranking system reduces the three test formats to Elementary Intermediate and Advanced Each level has two sub-levels: "acceptable" and "with honors"
Mai and the Spirit Dragon (A Children Picture Book Adapted From a Classic Chinese Folktale)
ISBN: Binding: Kindle Edition Edition: Author(s): JC Brem Publisher: Number of Pages: 37
A long time ago back when China was ruled by Emperor Zhou lived a beautiful little girl named Mai Mais father was a nobleman in favor with the emperor and had a great amount of land to grow rice Mais father had a large home with a courtyard In the courtyard was a shrine to Shenlong the Spirit Dragon who Mai knew must be kept happy or else
ISBN: 1612790135 Binding: Paperback Edition: Elibron Classics series Author(s): Herbert Allen Giles Publisher: Publishing in Motion Number of Pages: 158
The aim of this work is to suggest a rough outline of Chinese civilization from the earliest times down to the near present period of rapid and startling transition It has been written primarily for readers who wish to expand their world view and knowledge on China's civilization in the hope that it may succeed in alluring them to a wider and more methodical research
The Analects of Confucius (from the Chinese Classics)
ISBN: Binding: Kindle Edition Edition: Author(s): Confucius Publisher: Number of Pages: 67
This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers You may find it for free on the web Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery
The Breath of a Wok: Unlocking the Spirit of Chinese Wok Cooking Through Recipes and Lore
ISBN: 0743238273 Binding: Hardcover Edition: First Edition first Printing Author(s): Grace Young, Alan Richardson Publisher: Simon & Schuster Number of Pages: 256
When Grace Young was a child her father instilled in her a lasting appreciation of wok hay the highly prized but elusive taste that food achieves when properly stir-fried in a wok As an adult Young aspired to create that taste in her own kitchen Her quest to master wok cooking led her throughout the United States Hong Kong and mainland China Along with award-winning photographer Alan Richardson Young sought the advice of home cooks professional chefs and esteemed culinary teachers like Cecilia Chiang Florence Lin and Ken Hom Their instructions stories and recipes gathered in this richly designed and illustrated volume offer not only expert lessons in the art of wok cooking but also capture a beautiful and timeless way of life With its emphasis on cooking with all the senses The Breath of a Wok brings the techniques and flavors of old-world wok cooking into today's kitchen enabling anyone to stir-fry with wok hay IACP award-winner Young details the fundamentals of selecting seasoning and caring for a wok as well as the range of the wok's uses; this surprisingly inexpensive utensil serves as the ultimate multipurpose kitchen tool The 125 recipes are a testament to the versatility of the wok with stir-fried smoked pan-fried braised boiled poached steamed and deep-fried dishes that include not only the classics of wok cooking like Kung Pao Chicken and Moo Shoo Pork but also unusual dishes like Sizzling Pepper and Salt Shrimp Three Teacup Chicken and Scallion and Ginger Lo Mein Young's elegant prose and Richardson's extraordinary photographs create a unique and unforgettable picture of artisan wok makers in mainland China street markets in Hong Kong and a "wok-a-thon" in which Young's family of aunties uncles and cousins cooks together in a lively exchange of recipes and stories A visit with author Amy Tan also becomes a family event when Tan and her sisters prepare New Year's dumplings Additionally there are menus for family-style meals and for Chinese New Year festivities an illustrated glossary and a source guide to purchasing ingredients woks and accessories Written with the intimacy of a memoir and the immediacy of a travelogue this recipe-rich volume is a celebration of cultural and culinary delights
