Focus on China
Leicestershire Library Services helped celebrate the twentieth anniversary of Leicestershire’s official twinning relationship with Sichuan province by hosting a number of events and activities to promote library resources relating to China.
Hundreds of children and their families took part in library events in February and March to celebrate Chinese New Year.
Some people also has the opportunity to follow up their interest by taking part in Chinese events for Cultural Diversity Weekend in May.
Focus On China at your library - Booklet
Leicestershire Library Service has also produced a colourful booklet containing interesting facts about China and Sichuan plus details of other sources of useful information.
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Find out more...from the internet
Quick links to wesites about China
For others here are just a selection that you may find useful.
Food
Language
- Mandarin is the most commonly spoken language of Chinese people.
- Teach yourself with a BBC language course.
2008 Olympic Games
Find out more...from books
Adult Non-fiction
A selection of information books about chinese related topics and where to find them in the library
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Selected Titles
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China: Antiquities 931
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John MAN The Terracotta Army
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China: Arts 709.51
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Carol MICHAELSON Chinese art in detail
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China: History 951
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Oliver AUGUST Inside the red mansion: on the trail of China's most wanted man
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China: Travel 915.1
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Nathan GRAY First Pass Under Heaven :a 4,000-kilometre walk along the Great Wall of China
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Chinese Astrology 133.5
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Derek WALTERS Complete Guide to Chinese Astrology
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Chinese Cookery 641.59
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Maggie PANNELL Low-fat, No-fat Chinese Cooking
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Chinese Calligraphy 709.51 741.619 /751.4251
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Lei Lei QU Complete Guide to Chinese Calligraphy
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Chinese Embroidery 746.44
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Josiane BERTIN-GUEST Chinese Embroidery
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Chinese: Language 495.1
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Wendy ABRAHAM Chinese Phrases for Dummies
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Chairman Mao B/MAO
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Jung CHANG Mao
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Tai Chi 613.7148
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Master Lam KAMCHUEN Master Lam's Step-by-Step T'ai Chi
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Adult Fiction
This is just a small selection of adult fiction titles with a Chinese theme that you can find in Leicestershire Libraries.From history and adventure to contemporary fiction there should be something to tempt every reader.
Look for other titles by these authors on our catalogue or ask staff to help with further suggestions
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Alma ALEXANDER Embers of Heaven
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A wonderful combination of character, romantic lives, and spiritual quest, set against a credible historical background. Eight women pledge themselves as sisters in an unbreakable bond that promises to last a lifetime. F/HIS
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Dale BROWN Strike Zone
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The Dreamland special ops team uncovers a plan to stir up unrest between Taiwan and mainland China. Exceptional writing and the dialogue, plots and characters are first-class. F/ADV
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Justin HILL Passing Under Heaven
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Passionately imagined. More than the story of the end of a love affair, this book also chronicles the passing of the Chinese golden age into civil war and ruin. F
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Liu HONG Wives of the East Wind
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Spans five decades of Chinese history. An epic tale of friendships, love, and idealism betrayed. F
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Ma JIAN Stick Out Your Tongue
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A glittering collection of short stories set in Tibet from one of China's foremost writers. An excellent and accessible read. F/SS
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Ha JIN Waiting
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'Every summer Lin Kong returned to Goose Village to divorce his wife.’ A remarkable love story. Compassionate, earthy, robust, and wise. F
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Lisa SEE Snow Flower & The Secret Fan
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A gorgeous, heart-breaking tale of love and loss set in nineteenth century China. Lisa See has done an amazing job of researching and bringing the era to life. F
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All of the books listed above can be requested through your local library They can also be requested through the online reservation service if you have a library card and a PIN.There is a charge for this service.
Books for Children
Stories and information books for children of all ages and where to find them in the library
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China: Geography 915.1J
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Ali BOJANG China
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China: Geography 915.1J
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Arthur COTTRELL China
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China: History 951J
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Jacqueline MORLEY Avoid working on the Great Wall of China
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China: History 951J
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Poppy SEBAG-MONTEFIORE Modern China
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Chinese Art/Culture 709.51J
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Clare HIBBET Chinese art and culture
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Chinese Festivals 394.261 / 299.51(J)
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Jonny ZUCKER Lanterns and firecrackers: a Chinese New Year story
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Chinese: Language 495.1J
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Heather AMERY First thousand words in chinese
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Chinese: Language 495.1J
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Elinor GREENWOOD Easy Peasy Chinese
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Dragons 398.469J
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Gerald LEGG Dragons
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Pandas 599.78(9)J
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Anna CLAYBOURNE Giant Panda: in danger of extinction
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Picture Books
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Kenneth STEVEN The Dragon Kite
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Picture Books
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Sue HELLARD Baby Panda
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Picture Books
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Angela MCALLISTER Big Yang and Little Yin
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Dual language (Chinese/English)
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Dawn CASEY Yeh- Hsien: a chinese cinderella
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Legends and Folk tales 398.2J
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Saviour PIRROTTA Traditional Stories from China
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Beginner Readers
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Penny DOLAN Roly Poly Rice Ball
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Younger Readers
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Rosie DICKINS The Dragon Painter
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Older Readers (10+)
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Michael MORPURGO King of the Clouds Forest
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Older teen
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Adeline Yen MAH Chinese Cinderella; the story of an unwanted daughter
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Sign up for a local course
Use the Go Learn course search to find out about Chinese related courses in Leicestershire including:
- A wide range of courses in Chinese (Mandarin)
- Tai Chi - a gentle form of exercise, with its origins in martial arts, Use Infol that increases flexibility and strength
Join a class or a group
Use
Infolinx to find out about groups or organisations e.g
- Tai Chi Classes-including special sessions for beginners and the over 50s
Resource Box
Multicultural, RE & Curriculum Resource Centre - Quorn Hall
- This service offers boxes of faith and cultural artefacts either for loan or purchase as well as a wide range of books,videos and other resources for loan only
Library Services for Education
Find out more about Leicestershire County Council's links with China
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