Books of the month: May 2023

An Eye-Witness in China: From Reform and Opening Up to a New Era (Chinese Edition)

Published by Foreign Languages Press, "An Eye-Witness in China: From Reform and Opening up to a New Era (Chinese Edition)" is a captivating autobiographical work by Adriano Madaro, often called the "modern Marco Polo." Through his unique perspective as an Italian writer and journalist, Madaro explores China's ancient civilization, progress, and remarkable achievements. 

Drawing on his experiences of visiting China over the past 40 years, this book offers a vivid and heartfelt journey through time and space, revealing the author's deep affection for the country. It provides readers with a captivating glimpse into China's culture, history, and transformative developments.

China's Green Development

Published by Foreign Languages Press, this book explores China's remarkable journey of green development — a path that is not only crucial for the building of socialism with Chinese characteristics, but also significant for global ecological security and sustainable development. With a focus on China's achievements in recent years and its commitment to building a community with a shared future, the book presents the country's unwavering dedication to environmental preservation and its green development efforts.

Stories Behind the Leaders' Images: Mao Zedong

Published by China Pictorial Press, "Stories Behind the Leaders' Images: Mao Zedong" documents the extraordinary life of China's great leader Mao Zedong through over 400 precious photographs from different periods in chronological order, and recounts major historical events as well as details of Mao's life.

The book embodies not only Mao's vision and wisdom of governing the country, but also tender moments of friendship, family, and love in his everyday life, making it a valuable historical record.

Stories Behind the Leaders' Images: Deng Xiaoping

Published by China Pictorial Press, "Stories Behind the Leaders' Images: Deng Xiaoping" is a vivid recount of Deng's stories and a panoramic record of related major historical events. Through over 400 precious photos and corresponding texts, the book presents how Deng lived true to the convictions to revolutionary ideals and the Party's original aspiration with his persistence and hard work.

A Plant Discovery Journey for Children

"A Plant Discovery Journey for Children," in four volumes, takes young readers on a journey of understanding how plants closely related to human life were discovered, as well as how they have grown and prospered on our planet.

Published by Dolphin Books, the book encompasses 800 basic facts of 150 plants in many fun stories. The timeline of plants attached at the end of each volume offers a quick glimpse into the evolutionary history of plants.