Offers Chinese and English equivalents for more than forty five thousand words and expressions, with all Chinese words written in both Chinese characters and pinyin.

With over 2000 essential words and phrases, this stylish, pocket-sized Chinese picture dictionary from Berlitz's trusted language experts makes communicating quick and easy. Packed with essential words you'll need to communicate in everyday situations. Each word is accompanied by a translation, a simple phonetic transcription, and a colour picture, allowing for swift communication and comprehension. Also ideal for first-time language learners seeking to expand their vocabulary, and those wishing to refresh their knowledge.

Offers Chinese and English equivalents for more than forty thousand words and expressions, with all Chinese words written in both Chinese characters and pinyin.

Ever wondered why there is a Heart Symbol? The symbolism within the Heart is to be understood through the fundamental formulation of our language. How through our language we can see that it (the Heart Symbol) was created by our hunter gatherer/agrarian Ancestors from their thoughtful understanding of nature. This document explains in detail how it is that the Sun the Earth and attendant Moon were the primary reason for the Heart Symbol and perceived as the incunabula of everthing.

This popular introduction to Mandarin Chinese is now accompanied by 2 audio CDs covering each of the ten lessons with a special section devoted to the Pinyin dialect. Each lesson uses dialogues to teach the basics of grammar, vocabulary, everyday speech, and the written language. Exercises reinforce the material covered in the dialogues, and each lesson ends with a 'Cultural Insights' section that offers a deeper view into the Chinese people. Their way of thinking and the constants of their daily life.

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Exploring ethnic Tibet independently is a challenge. With the 'land of snows' having some of the wildest and roughest road routes in high Asia, motoring, mountain-biking and trekking options are all given due attention in this new edition. High quality, numerous maps set this guide apart from other guides on Tibet and the trekking section has been expanded to include more on the main treks, including Everest Base Camp, Genden to Samye, Namtso trek and Kailiash region treks. Particular attention has been paid to the Amdo and Kham regions, not usually covered in guidebooks. Political and cultural issues make Tibet a sensitive destination for Westerners, so Michael Buckley's authoritative advice includes guidelines on cultural etiquette, local customs, and travelling with minimum impact on the culture and environment. The chapter on language includes a section covering Tibetan script.

Whether you are conducting business, traveling for pleasure, or even relocating abroad, one mistake with customs or etiquette can leave a bad taste in everyone's mouth. International travelers, now more than ever, are not just individuals from the United States, but ambassadors and impression makers for the country as a whole.Newly updated, redesigned, and resized for maximum shelf appeal for travelers of all ages, Culture Shock! country and city guides make up the most complete reference series for customs and etiquette you can find. These are not just travel guides; these are guides for a way of life.

Whether you are a visitor or expatriate in Beijing, you will benefit from the advice of Kay Jones and Anthony Pan, both consultants in international business and intercultural issues. Enjoy their humorous and sensitive guide through the cultural and social pitfalls one might face in this populous, ancient, yet increasingly cosmopolitan capital of China.