Bøger af Crystal Tai

This is more than a seasonal living guidebook. It presents time-tested ways of handling the changing seasons based on the so-called 24 solar terms, which have been recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization since 2016. In journalistic style, this book succinctly explains what the 24 solar terms are, why they can help people live more in tune with nature, and how understanding seasonality can bring health benefits. Better yet, each chapter of the book includes a timeless poem with a seasonal theme, as well as colorful pictures of seasonal scenery. Delightful and insightful, this is a must-read for everyone seeking a more environmentally friendly and health promoting lifestyle!

Have you have ever wondered why the Asian women you've met all look skinny and younger than their ages? Are you curious how an Asian woman you know gets to save a lot of money while not making much, If you think today's Asian women are still as submissive to men as they were a century ago, you need to read this book. This book analyzes all the stereotypical traits of Asian women commonly perceived by Westerners, separates truth from myth, and in the meantime shares time-tested treasures of Oriental culture that can universally enrich everyone's daily life. *Provides Asian recipes for weight watchers *Cautions against fattening Asian Foods revealing their calories *Introduces rejuvenating Oriental Herbs *Plus more.. By putting into practice what this book offers, you will be thinner, look better, spend less, and enhance your relationship with your significant other. This book promotes a HEALTHIER, HAPPIER YOU!!!

Poetry is the most concise and precise expression of a culture. A Poetic Portal to Chinese Culture is therefore your smartest start to learn everything deep down inside of the world's most populated country with the longest continuous history on earth.Each chapter of the book features four or five classical Chinese poems along with elegant English translations to portray a particular theme of Chinese culture. With 12 chapters named after the months of the year, this book takes the reader through an imaginary calendar year to experience one Chinese festival after another. It will familiarize the reader with all the Chinese holidays and seasonal customs through the year while presenting breathtaking photos as illustrations. It's definitely a delightful and insightful read!