Recommended Chinese products: Rosetta Stone Chinese Personal Edition... Learn a new language with the award-winning method used by the U.S. State Department to train diplomats. Proven effective by NASA astronauts, Peace Corps volunteers, and millions of students worldwide, the Rosetta Stone Language Library teaches new languages faster and easier than ever before. Analysis Of Chinese Characters A fascinating study of over 1000 Chinese characters. The characters' parts are examined thoroughly and then we are shown how the joined pieces make up both the sound and meaning of the original character. Chinese Characters This dictionary is specially designed to help students understand, appreciate and remember Chinese characters. It has the following features: -Every character entry includes a brief traditional Chinese etymology. -Genealogical charts highlight the connections between characters, showing the creation of more than 4000 characters from less than 200 simple pictographs and ideographs. -Mandarin standards in China and Taiwan are distinguished. -Simplified forms for each character are given. -Character entries list all words which use the character in any position, allowing a word to be found even if the first character is unknown. -English definitions are referenced in an English-Chinese index. -A word pronunciation index allows students to directly search for an overheard word without having to guess the initial character. -A stroke count index lists every character by number of strokes. The Simple Art of Chinese Calligraphy: Practiced for over 5,000 years, Chinese calligraphy is arguably the most revered art form in the East. The Simple Art of Chinese Calligraphy is the complete, step-by-step beginner's guide to creating the sacred characters of Chinese script-the fragile motifs of fruit and flowers that have deep meaning in Eastern philosophy, and the symbols of happiness and fulfillment. In this unique guide, renowned calligraphy artist Qui Lei Lei teaches the philosophy of this ancient art and demonstrates how to create the most important symbols of Chinese folklore-Luck, Love, Happiness, and Long Life. Chinese calligraphy calls for a meditative, relaxing focus on the task of creating unique, time-honored characters. As readers gather and arrange their materials-the four treasures-the author demonstrates how to perform the truly ancient ritual of preparing the mind and body for the practice. When readers create these unique symbols and signs, they will not only create beauty and rhythm on the page but also see how to connect with the spirituality that lies beneath much of the practice. Choosing Auspicious Chinese Names This book explains the ancient calculations involved in choosing a Chinese name. It uses Mandarin pinyin and simplified characters and is writen in English. The ancient theories include: the 5 elements; number of strokes for yin-yang; the lunar birthdate and 8 characters; and the Chinese horoscope. As well, 300 English names are translated into Chinese. Fast Feng Shui: 9 Simple Principles The author has deftly organized the ancient concepts of feng shui into 9 simple principles and 108 quick reference tips. It is easy to pinpoint exactly what you need to do in order to address a certain issue, be it career, relationsips, family, health, prosperity, etc. And all this based on your personality, or what she calls your 'feng shui style.' This book is an indispensable reference for anyone concerned with the energy flow in their home environment. A Master Course In Feng-Shui This is a complete, illustrated, and systematic course for home study in the ancient practice of Feng Shui. Readers will learn how to apply feng shui principles to evaluate the external environment, use a geomantic compass to chart patterns of energy within a building, plan the usage of space, match occupants to a home or apartment, decide upon the appropriate placement of furnishings and furniture, improve the feng-shui of an existing structure with countermeasures, enhancers, and renovations, build a new house from scratch, as well as selecting or designing an apartment, business suite, or retail space. A Master Course In Feng-Shui is enthusiastically recommended reading for students and practitioners of feng shui principles to enhance their accommodations and their personal well-being. Back