Books of the month: July 2023

Here are 10 books from publishing houses under China International Communications Group to enrich your summer reading list.

Mao Zedong's Traditional Family Virtues (Spanish Edition)

"Mao Zedong y sus hábitos familiares" ("Mao Zedong's Traditional Family Virtues") was published by Foreign Languages Press to commemorate the 130th anniversary of Mao Zedong's birth. This book is an excellent introduction to Mao's family virtues, which combine traditional Chinese family values and the revolutionary spirit. With the assistance of Mao's descendants and relatives, the book authors conducted a lot of interviews and drew on the latest findings from research on the history of the Communist Party of China.

The book contains numerous old photographs along with new shots of Mao's former residences, providing readers with an authentic and vivid image of the great Chinese leader.

An Open China: Creating a New Dynamic in the New Era (English Edition)

Published by Foreign Languages Press,"An Open China: Creating a New Dynamic in the New Era" is a collection of the author's analysis and reflections on China's further opening up amid significant global transformations.

The book covers several key aspects, including the new development paradigm of"dual circulation," the building of the unified domestic market, and the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. In addition, it explains how this new pattern for opening up in the new era contributes to promoting China's high-quality development and sustaining global stability and growth.

Why China is Confident in Its Path of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics

Published by the New World Press, the book delves into the historical and cultural roots of the path of socialism with Chinese characteristics. The book offers a comprehensive, profound, and objective answer to the question of how China can be confident in its path. 

Course on the Art of Translation of Esperanto, A Walk Through Esperanto Literature

"Course on the Art of Translation of Esperanto" ("Kurso pri la Traduka Arto de Esperanto") and "A Walk Through Esperanto Literature" ("Promeno tra l'Esperanta Literaturo") are two books written by Li Shijun, a pioneer who dedicated his life to promoting Esperanto in China. 

The books served as textbooks during Li's teaching of Esperanto at Beijing Broadcasting Institute (the predecessor of the Communication University of China).

Published by Sinolingua Press, these two books fill the gaps in Esperanto translation and literature introduction textbooks.

"Course on the Art of Translation of Esperanto" has 10 chapters, introducing the theory and practice of translation between Esperanto and other languages. "A Walk Through Esperanto Literature" handpicks excerpts of Esperanto literature works, covering genres such as poetry, fiction, and prose.

Quantum Legacies: Dispatches from an Uncertain World (Chinese Edition)

Published by the New Star Press, "Quantum Legacies: Dispatches from an Uncertain World" (Chinese Edition) introduces readers to iconic episodes in the ongoing quest of physicists to understand space, time, and matter at their most fundamental.

The book is written by David Kaiser. He is the Germeshausen professor of the history of science and a professor of physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The book not only gives an insight into the development of quantum theory and the lives of the scientists involved, it also provides useful background for readers to understand the development of quantum physics in the 20th century.

Japanese Sengoku Trilogy (Chinese edition)

Published by China Pictorial Press, "Japanese Sengoku Trilogy" is the first book series introduced to China that captures the rise, peak, and conclusion of Japan's Sengoku period. The trilogy encapsulates the history of the Ashikaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokugawa Ieyasu eras through influential figures.

Battle of the Bulge (Chinese Edition)

Published by China Pictorial Press, "Battle of the Bulge" (Chinese Edition) depicts the last major German offensive on the Western Front in the Ardennes region during the harsh winter of 1944-1945 through nearly 300 unpublished photos. After meticulously researching, the author leverages untapped sources and interviews with World War II veterans, alongside extensive archival study and battlefield exploration, to present a panoramic picture of the famed battle. 

PNSO China Dinosaur Science Comics

Published by Dolphin Books, the "PNSO China Dinosaur Science Comics" series consists of 10 books tailored for children aged 5-8. It aims to teach children about the 10 significant dinosaur species discovered in the past century in China. Each book is dedicated to a specific dinosaur, and presents information through a combination of cartoons and high-definition images. The series fosters scientific thinking in children by exploring engaging subjects relevant to their lives, and encourages them to develop skills of comparative analysis and drawing inferences.

Breathe in, Breathe out

Published by Dolphin Books, the "Breathe in, Breathe out" series comprises three picture books that delve into the act of breathing, while illustrating the poetic transformations occurring in the world with each inhalation and exhalation. The trilogy focuses on the sky, the earth, and the people, respectively, allocating one page to "breathing in" and the next to "breathing out" and alternating this pattern throughout.

If Poetry Can Tell Stories

Published by Blossom Press, the book tells stories behind 181 classical Chinese poems spanning various historical eras. Through engaging and insightful accounts, the book offers young readers a fresh perspective on these poems, inviting them to explore the depth beyond traditional classroom teachings.