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9780609807330

Tong Sing : The Know Everything Book

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  • ISBN13:

    9780609807330

  • ISBN10:

    0609807331

  • Format: Trade Paper
  • Copyright: 2000-12-01
  • Publisher: Three Rivers Press
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Summary

From astrology to palmistry, from Buddhism to Taoism, from dim sum to acupuncture, the "Tong Sing" is the almanac of all things Chinese. Brilliantly illustrated with traditional paintings, drawings, and calligraphy, this thoroughly modern versions teaches everything from how to use chop sticks to how to read astrological profiles. 20 full-color illustrations.

Table of Contents

Introduction
7(34)
The Chinese Language
8(3)
China in Brief
11(6)
Old Cathay
17(6)
Men of Destiny
23(4)
The Great Wall of China
27(1)
The Emperor's Warriors
28(2)
Chinese Art
30(3)
Chopsticks
33(2)
Chinese Literature
35(3)
Beijing
38(3)
Chinese Wisdom
41(56)
Festivals
42(2)
Traditions
44(2)
Ancient Wisdom
46(2)
Chinese Achievements
48(2)
The Art of Living
50(3)
Chinese Words
53(4)
Four Seasons
57(2)
Taoism
59(2)
Genesis
61(1)
The Eight Pillars
62(3)
Qi
65(2)
The Elements
67(4)
Confucianism
71(2)
Buddhism
73(2)
Almanacs
75(2)
Calendars
77(2)
The Moon
79(4)
Time
83(2)
Astrology
85(3)
Horoscopes
88(4)
2000 Year of the Dragon
92(2)
2001 Year of the Snake
94(3)
New Year Recipes
97(6)
Horoscopes and Prophecies
103(100)
Prophecies
104(3)
The Yellow Emperor's Poem
107(3)
Casting Your Own Horoscope
110(12)
Secrets of Fate
122(2)
Immortality
124(2)
Your Future
126(3)
I Ching
129(10)
Lottery Numbers
139(2)
Fortune Sticks
141(2)
Dreams
143(2)
Palmistry
145(3)
Physiognomy
148(4)
Earth Magic
152(2)
Home and Business
154(2)
Numerology
156(3)
Charms
159(2)
Telling Fortunes With Tea
161(4)
Teatime
165(6)
Chinese Cooking
171(3)
The Dragon's Kitchen
174(2)
Dim Sum
176(4)
Peking Style
180(4)
Take-Away
184(3)
Rice
187(3)
Noodles
190(2)
Chinese Choice
192(3)
Beverages
195(4)
Medicinal Wines
199(4)
Health and Medicine
203(52)
Chinese Health Foods
204(7)
Health Food Recipes
211(5)
Dietary Remedies
216(4)
Health Hints
220(3)
TCM
223(8)
Herbal Medicines
231(3)
Magic Medicines
234(3)
The Secret of Youth
237(3)
Hygiene
240(2)
Manipulation
242(3)
Acupunture
245(3)
Self-Help Treatments
248(7)
The Chinese Way of Life
255(25)
Sex
256(3)
Baby Care
259(4)
The Golden Mean
263(2)
Peace of Mind
265(2)
Exercise
267(5)
Chinese Weapons
272(2)
Gardens
274(4)
Etiquette in Communication
278(2)
In Conclusion
280(2)
Index 282

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