Asiapac Editorial: 20 books

The Eight Immortals are among the most popular figures of Chinese myths and legends. In fact they are the legendary figures closest to the hearts of the ordinary people. The stories in this book show how eight ordinary people in ancient China attain immortality through selfless actions and good deeds....

Creation of the Gods, a Chinese literary classic, ranks among great works such as The Three Kingdoms, Water Margin and Journey to the West. It relates the struggles between forces of King Zhou, the despotic last ruler of the Shang dynasty, and Jiang Ziya, the legendary commander and strategist who helped found the Zhou dynasty in the 11th century BC.

This book takes readers back in time to the 1950s and 1960s for some old school games that children used to play before the age of iPads, Nintendo and the Internet. Find out which games have been played for more than 5,000 years, and the origins of certain toys we have taken for granted. Hark back...

Collected in this book are 24 baffling crimes, some of which took place in modern times, others which occurred many centuries ago. But they all have one thing in common: they were solved through the knowledge and reasoning skills of the detectives and experts handling each case.

Bridging the traditional divide between East and West, the Eurasian people are able to draw on an unmatched wealth of traditions for inspiration in the arts and cuisine. Join us on a voyage of discovery as we explore the rich and unique heritage of a true world culture in this part of the Montage Culture series!

This volume brings you through the origins, history, customs, and fascinating tales behind the intricate and perplexing labyrinth of customs and taboos, and the art and science of Chinese food culture.