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China live, work & travel survival stuff: MUST HAVES
A Listmania! list by Zh�nggu� Jane

1. Rough Guide China 5e by Rough Guide

The list author says:
	"Lonely Planet is the most popular, but numerous horror stories abound of tourists having their LP guides confiscated at the airport and border checkpoints."

CDN$ 20.05 Used & New from: CDN$ 4.33

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2. Insider's Guide to Beijing 2008

The list author says:
	"If you are intending on actually living in Beijing as opposed to just traveling there, then there is no higher authority than Immersion Guides."

Used & New from: CDN$ 14.23

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3. Pocket China Atlas: Maps and Facts at Your Fingertips by Stephanie Hemelryk Donald

The list author says:
	"Maps really are essential for serious China traveling. The ones sold in China usually don’t have English, which is why I suggest buying one here."

CDN$ 13.50 Used & New from: CDN$ 3.02

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4. Speak E-Z Chinese in Phonetic English by Fang Zhao

The list author says:
	"You’ll learn Chinese just as fast by actually being there and immersing yourself in society."

CDN$ 12.15 Used & New from: CDN$ 9.82

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5. Niubi!: The Real Chinese You Were Never Taught in School by Eveline Chao

The list author says:
	"Chinese slang and street expressions. Use sparingly!"

CDN$ 11.55 Used & New from: CDN$ 2.61

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6. I Can Read That: A Traveler's Introduction to Chinese Characters by Julie Sussman

The list author says:
	"If reading and writing Chinese is a priority for you, then this book of characters will help you get started."

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7. China Survival Guide: How to Avoid Travel Troubles and Mortifying Mishaps by Larry Herzberg

The list author says:
	"A fun, silly little book of anecdotes that you will probably be able to write yourself after a year or so in China."

Used & New from: CDN$ 14.53

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8. Chinese Business Etiquette: A Guide to Protocol, Manners, and Culture in thePeople's Republic of China by Scott D. Seligman

The list author says:
	"For those of you intending on working and conducting business with the Chinese, this is a popular book of etiquette."

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9. A Dream of Red Mansions (I-III) by Cao Xueqin

The list author says:
	"To appreciate Chinese history and its literary culture, this is an absolute must-read. The first volume will suffice."

Used & New from: CDN$ 3.97

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10. The Good Earth (Oprah's Book Club) by Pearl S. Buck

The list author says:
	"Yes, yes, a clich� and obvious read. But still, nobody can deny that there has never been a better book ever written about China."

CDN$ 13.71 Used & New from: CDN$ 0.01

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11. Mao: The Unknown Story by Jung Chang

The list author says:
	"Warning: absolutely do NOT bring this book with you into China unless you want to be automatically deported!"

CDN$ 16.61 Used & New from: CDN$ 5.57

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12. CHINA: Portrait of a People by Tom Carter

The list author says:
	"This epic photographic journey through all 33 provinces will inspire you to get out there and see something of REAL China."

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13. Factory Girls: From Village to City in a Changing China by Leslie T. Chang

The list author says:
	"Ever wonder who makes all this junk you are buying on Amazon?"

CDN$ 14.40 Used & New from: CDN$ 6.68

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14. Poorly Made in China: An Insider's Account of the Tactics Behind China's Production Game by Paul Midler

The list author says:
	"Ever wonder why all that Made in China junk breaks so fast?"

Used & New from: CDN$ 32.13

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15. This Is China: A Guidebook for Teachers, Backpackers and Other Lunatics by Megan Eaves

The list author says:
	"Thinking about teaching while in China to make some extra cash? The only book of its kind."

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16. Easy and Engaging ESL Activities and Mini-Books for Every Classroom by Kama Einhorn

The list author says:
	"You’ll want this book once the idle “How are you I’m fine thank you and you?” classroom conversations start to become stagnant."

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17. Serve the People: A Stir-Fried Journey Through China by Jen Lin-Liu

The list author says:
	"This book will acquaint you with actual dishes served in Mainland China."

Used & New from: CDN$ 7.13

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18. The Tao of Love and Sex

The list author says:
	"Just in case you are arriving in the PRC single and available, impress all your new Chinese lovers with smooth moves learned in this pillow book."

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19. The Red Dragon & The West Wind: The Winning Guide to Official Chinese & American Mah-Jongg by Tom Sloper

The list author says:
	"Learn Mahjong and you will be the most popular laowai (foreigner) in your apartment community."

CDN$ 14.59 Used & New from: CDN$ 7.88

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20. Beijing Bicycle

The list author says:
	"The list of movies about China is infinite, but this independently-produced film about youngsters in Beijing is an unearthed gem."

CDN$ 79.97 Used & New from: CDN$ 15.99

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21. Chungking Express (Widescreen) [Import] DVD ~ Brigitte Lin

The list author says:
	"A bit weird and advent guard for most people’s mainstream tastes, but personally I think it is a more entertaining movie than Farewell My Concubine."