Books of the month: September 2024
Shenyang: The Biography
Shenyang is a city rich in historical and cultural heritage and a vital hub along the Belt and Road route. Published by Foreign Languages Press, this book is the first in-depth illustrated biography of the city. It weaves together significant events and influential figures from the city's history in a poetic literary style. The book also vividly portrays Shenyang's contributions to the Belt and Road Initiative, which have epitomized the nation's development and provided a vision for the city's future.
A New Path Ahead: Chinese Modernization (English Edition)
In this book published by Foreign Languages Press, renowned China studies expert Dai Mucai addresses what is new about Chinese modernization, the distinctive features that define it in a global context, its unique meanings, and how the modernization efforts of this country with an ancient civilization fit into the broader context of global development. The book addresses the fundamental questions of what kind of modern socialist country China aims to become and how it can achieve this goal.
Commentary on the English Translation of 'Water Margin'
This book is part of a series of commentaries on the English translations of China's Four Great Classical Novels — "Journey to the West," "Water Margin," "Romance of the Three Kingdoms," and "Dream of the Red Chamber" — by Wang Xiaohui, editor-in-chief of China.org.cn.
In keeping with the author's light-hearted and humorous style from his previous works, this book offers insights into different English translations of "Water Margin." It analyzes how translators have worked to bridge cultural gaps and transform authentic Chinese cultural narratives into stories that English-speaking readers can understand and appreciate. The book also comes with Wang's unique perspectives on the ways traditional Chinese culture can be expressed in translation. The book is published by Foreign Languages Press.
China, My Second Home: A Moroccan Woman's Bond with China
Published by the New World Press, this book shares Moroccan singer Dina Ottmani's experiences living in China, her friendships with Chinese people, her reflections on cross-cultural exchange, and her efforts in fostering China-Morocco relations.
Through Ottmani's perspective, readers can gain an insight into China's culture and history, cuisine and customs, progress in science and technology, the development in artificial intelligence, the hospitality of the Chinese people, and cooperation and exchange between China and Morocco under the Belt and Road Initiative.
Along the Taipei River
Published by New Star Press, this book vividly presents the diverse lifestyles of China's Taipei and how it has changed through history through a combination of images and texts.
This book is divided into two volumes. The first volume features hand-drawn illustrations of the changing streetscapes of Taipei, accompanied by over 1,000 pieces of news clippings about everyday people, showcasing diversity of the city. The second volume traces history through old photographs and collects impressions of Taipei from professionals in various fields, presenting a multifaceted view of the city's past and present.
A Cultural History of Objects in Antiquity
This set of books is written by over 50 renowned scholars from around the world, examining ancient objects from machines and buildings to furniture and fashion. The six-volume books include 30 high-definition, full-color illustrations and cover a timeline from around 500 B.C. to the 20th century, guiding readers to explore the 2,500-year relationship between humanity and objects. The authors examine how objects shape culture from various perspectives, as well as how people's expectations of the material world influence the manufacturing of these objects. The Chinese edition is published by China Pictorial Press.
Lin Handa's Collection of Chinese Historical Stories
Lin Handa was a renowned educator and linguist in China. This compilation is a classic among popular historical readings and is well loved by a wide range of readers.
Featuring 96 interesting classic stories and 123 rare ancient paintings, this set of books can serve as an introduction to Chinese history to young readers.