China Resources

REFERENCE BOOKS

The encyclopedia of Eastern philosophy and religion: Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism, Zen REF BL1005.L4813 1994
Written for the general reader, this encyclopedia provides information about the four major religions of Asia. Arranged in alphabetical order, over 400 entries and 100 illustrations are included.

Ancient Civilizations Biographies REF CB311.K594 2000
This volume focuses on individuals who lived in ancient times.

Ancient Civilizations Almanac REF CB311.K594 2000
The almanac is a two volume set. Volume two includes a lengthy chapter about China. The chapter opens with prehistoric China and concludes with China in the twentieth century.

Encyclopedia of China REF DS705.P47 1999
This book provides a representative cross section of entries on all aspects of the history and culture of China. The entries are presented in alphabetical order and cover a variety of categories including geography, historical eras, religion, literature, fine arts, crafts, and architecture.

CIRCULATING BOOKS (AVAILABLE FOR CHECK OUT)

Brockman, Norbert. Encyclopedia of Sacred Places
BL 580.B76 1997

Marriott, Edward. Plague : a story of science, rivalry, and the scourge that won't go away.
C172.M374 2003

Mah, Andeline Yen. Chinese Cinderella: the true story of an unwanted daughter.
CT275.M45115 A3 1999b

Benn, Charles. Daily life in traditional China : the Tang dynasty.
DS721.B44 2002

Cheng, Nien. Life and death in Shanghai.
DS778.7.C445 1988

Chetham, Deirdre. Before the deluge : the vanishing world of the Yangtze's Three Gorges.
DS793.Y3 C495 2002

Menzies, Gavin. 1421 : the year China discovered America.
G322.M46 2003

Mallory, J.P. The Tarim mummies: ancient China and the mystery of the earliest people from the West.
N293.M34 2000

Watson, William. The arts of China.
N8199.T3 L58 2000

Levathes, Louise. When China ruled the seas: the treasure fleet of the Dragon Throne, 1405-1433.
S753.6.C48 L48 1996

For more books on China, go to the online library catalog. To access the catalog, click here or go to http://valenciacc.edu/wp/Library and click on Library Catalog (LINCC) which is located under Research Tools. Search by Subject Keyword and type China.

RECOMMENDED DATABASES
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2. Click on Online Databases & Articles (located under Research Tools)
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6. Click on the name of the database you want to use.

RECOMMENDED WEB SITES

Chinese Culture Center of San Francisco
http://www.c-c-c.org/
This Web site provides information about Chinese art and culture. This Web site is clear, concise, and easy to navigate.

India Art and Culture
http://vlib.iue.it/history/asia/India/Index.html
Sponsored by Kansas University, this Web site includes links that offer information about architecture, art, religion, philosophy, and history of India.

Culturopedia
http://www.culturopedia.com/
This Web site provides information about India's culture, art, architecture, classical music, cinema, theatre, paintings, handicrafts, languages and literature, religions, fairs and festivals, tribes, sports and much more.

For more resources on China, visit the Winter Park Public Library 460 E. New England Avenue Winter Park, FL 32789 www.wppl.org

If you have questions or need additional assistance, please call the Winter Park Library at 407-582-6814.