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	Chinese Propaganda Posters Click book to look inside With his warm, red, round face which radiated light in all directions, Chairman Mao Zedong was a fixture in Chinese propaganda posters produced between the birth of the People's Republic in 1949 and the early 1980s. These posters were, in turn, central fixtures in Chinese homes, railway stations, schools, journals, magazines, and just about anywhere else people were likely to see them. Chairman Mao, portrayed as a stoic superhero, appeared in all kinds of situations (inspecting factories, smoking a cigarette with peasant workers, standing by the Yangzi River in a bathrobe, presiding over the bow of a ship, or floating over a sea of red flags), flanked by strong, healthy, ageless men, masculinized women and children wearing baggy clothing. Combining fact and fiction in a way typical of propaganda art, these posters exuded positive vibes and seemed to suggest that Mao was an omnipresent force that would accompany China to happiness and greatness. This book brings together a selection of colorful propaganda artworks and cultural artifacts from photographer Michael Wolf’s vast collection of Chinese propaganda posters, many of which are now extremely rare. Publisher: Taschen ISBN: 3822826197 Published: 2003 Softcover: 320 pages, 24.5 x 37 cm Price: £19.99


	Mao: The Unknown Story - Jung Chang and Jon Halliday Jung Chang's Wild Swans was an extraordinary bestseller throughout the world, selling more than 10 million copies and reaching a wider readership than any other book about China. Now she and her husband Jon Halliday have written a groundbreaking biography of Mao Tse-tung. Based on a decade of research, and on interviews with many of Mao's close circle in China who have never talked before - and with virtually everyone outside China who had significant dealings with him - this is the most authoritative life of Mao ever written. It is full of startling revelations, exploding the myth of the Long March, and showing a completely unknown Mao: he was not driven by idealism or ideology; his intimate and intricate relationship with Stalin went back to the 1920s, ultimately bringing him to power; he welcomed Japanese occupation of much of China; and he schemed, poisoned and blackmailed to get his way. After Mao conquered China in 1949, his secret goal was to dominate the world. In chasing this dream he caused the deaths of 38 million people in the greatest famine in history. Combining meticulous history with the story-telling style of Wild Swans, this biography makes immediate Mao's roller-coaster life, as he intrigued and fought every step of the way to force through his unpopular decisions. The reader enters the shadowy chambers of Mao's court, and eavesdrops on the drama in its hidden recesses. Mao's character and the enormity of his behaviour towards his wives, mistresses and children are unveiled for the first time. This is an entirely fresh look at Mao in both content and approach. It will astonish historians and the general reader alike. Publisher: Jonathan Cape ISBN: 0224071262 Published: 2005 Hardback: 832 pages Price: £25.00


	Marco Polo - The Travels Marco Polo was the most famous traveller of his time. His voyages began in 1271 with a visit to China, after which he served the Kubilai Khan on numerous diplomatic missions. On his return to the West he was made a prisoner of war and met Rustichello of Pisa, with whom he collaborated on this book. The accounts of his travels provide a fascinating glimpse of the different societies he encountered: their religions, customs, ceremonies and way of life; on the spices and silks of the East; on precious gems, exotic vegetation and wild beasts. He tells the story of the holy shoemaker, the wicked caliph and the three kings, among a great many others, evoking a remote and long-vanished world with colour and immediacy. This edition also includes an index and maps. Publisher: Penguin Classics ISBN: 0140440577 Published: 1974 Paperback: 384 pages Price: £9.99


	The Complete Illustrated Guide to Tai Chi Tai Chi is a movement practice firmly rooted in Chinese culture and philosophy. The Complete Illustrated Guide to Tai Chi is a beautifully photographed, informative and practical guide to the life-enhancing practice of the short form of Tai Chi. Extensively researched and clearly explained this comprehensive guide includes: - History, origins and philosophy of Tai Chi - Basic principles - movement and the body - Life energies - meridians and the 7 major chakras - Mind, movement and focus - A step-by-step guide to the complete movement sequence - Other important aspects of the art of Tai Chi - Tai Chi for life, health and leisure Angus Clark offers a fully comprehensive interpretation of the short form of Tai Chi, presented in a style that is easy to follow and relevant to contemporary life. Publisher: Thorsons Element ISBN: 0007122489 Published: 2001 Paperback Price: £14.99


	Chinese Brush Painting - Cheng Yan The author uses step-by-step demonstrations and inspirational pictures to show how to capture the beauty and freshness of this exquisite style of painting. Publisher: Search Press ISBN: 1903975190 Published: 2004 Paperback Price: £10.99


	The Art of Chinese Calligraphy Instructions and tools for practicing the ancient art of Chinese calligraphy have never been easier. This kit contains everything you need for beautiful writing: pot, ink, stone, spoon, brushes, paper and an instruction book. Author: Melanie Votaw Publisher: Running Press ISBN: 0762414804 Published: 2003 Price: £5.99


	The Complete Illustrated Guide to Feng Shui - Lillian Too In this authoritative, accessible and lavishly illustrated guide, Feng Shui expert Lillian Too explains the principles and practice of living in harmony with your environment. Beautifully illustrated and packed with information, this fantastic guide includes: - The principles and practice of Feng Shui - How to harness auspicious energy lines - Living in harmony with the earth - How Feng Shui can contribute to your health and happiness Publisher: Element ISBN: 1852309024 Published: 2002 Paperback Price: £12.99


	Chinese Medicine In the ancient tradition of Chinese medicine, illness is a disharmony of the whole body. The aim is to restore harmony through herbal medicine, acupuncture, moxibustion and the diagnostic skills of the physician. The governing principle is to balance Yin and Yang and to restore the interconnections between all aspects of the organism. This remarkable book explains the theory and practice of Chinese medicine. The author Ted J. Kaptchuk gained his doctorate in Oriental Medicine from the Macau Institute of Chinese Medicine in 1975. Now associate director of the Center for Alternative Medicine Research and Education at Boston's Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, he is also an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. Author: Ted J. Kaptchuk Publisher: Rider ISBN: 071260281X Published: 2000 Paperback: 528 pages, 216 x 136 mm Price: £15.99


	Confucius - The Analects The Analects are a collection of Confucius's sayings brought together by his pupils shortly after his death in 497 BCE. Together they express a philosophy, or a moral code, by which Confucius, one of the most humane thinkers of all time, believed everyone should live. Upholding the ideals of wisdom, self-knowledge, courage and love of one's fellow human beings, he argued that the pursuit of virtue should be every individual's supreme goal. And, while following the Way, or the truth, might not result in immediate or material gain, Confucius showed that it could nevertheless bring its own powerful and lasting spiritual rewards. This edition contains a detailed introduction exploring the concepts of the original work, a bibliography and glossary and appendices on Confucius himself, The Analects and the disciples who compiled them. Publisher: Penguin Classic ISBN: 0140443487 Published: 1979 Paperback: 256 pages Price: £8.99


	China - Cambridge Illustrated History In an extraordinary feat of synthesis, Patricia Buckley Ebrey, a leading scholar of China, gives an engaging, full, gloriously illustrated account of over 8000 years of Chinese civilization - from prehistoric times through the rise of Confucianism, Buddhism and the imperial dynasties to the modern communist state. In addition, she explores the different factors and forces, ideas and inventions, events and leaders that have shaped the remarkable Chinese civilization we know today; including the technological advances, the population explosion, and the turmoil of the Cultural Revolution. Everything appears, from the influence of leading Chinese historians, poets, novelists and dramatists to the impact of key philosophical and religious ideas, art forms, family patterns, and the Mongul, Manchu and Western intrusions. - Enormous range, over 8000 years of Chinese history, written by a leading specialist - Special panel features on influential ideas, issues, people, events and places - Over 220 pictures, including nearly 30 maps Publisher: Cambridge University Press ISBN: 052166991X Published: 1999 Paperback: 352 pages, 253 x 203 mm Price: £19.99

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