The Chinese book of animal powers

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The Chinese book of animal powers

by Chungliang Al Huang

HarperCollins Publishers, c1999

1st ed

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Summary: Describes the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac with their strengths and weaknesses, and shows how to write their names in Chinese calligraphy

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What are the Chinese Animal Powers? Chungliang Al Huang, celebrated author, artist, teacher, and dancer, reveals the energy and fun of a 2,500-year-old Chinese tradition in this exquisite picture book for all ages. Legend tells us that the Lord Buddha summoned the animals to hear of their power in his sermon under the Banyan Tree. Buddha taught twelve of the animals about their strengths and weaknesses and sent them into the world to guide people in their growth, linking each animal to a month and a year.<p>Find out which animal powers you were born with and which powers your friends and family possess. Have fun pronouncing Chinese names with sounds that trace back to ancient times. See the animals' movements by tracing elegant brush calligraphy. Discover the fun of an ancient Chinese tradition with this unique picture book by an expert teacher and philosopher.

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詳細情報

  • NII書誌ID(NCID)
    BA5552821X
  • ISBN
    • 0060277289
  • LCCN
    99010671
  • 出版国コード
    us
  • タイトル言語コード
    eng
  • 本文言語コード
    eng
  • 出版地
    [New York]
  • ページ数/冊数
    1 v. (unpaged)
  • 大きさ
    23 x 27 cm
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