Lim Sk: 18 books

The Three Character Classic is perhaps the oldest textbook in the world that is still in use in schools today. First written in the late 13th century and updated several times since then, the book was the mainstay of primary school education in China. Young readers will get to learn much about...

This engaging book provides readers with descriptive articles and information on key figures and events that occurred in China from 1840 to 1949. Understanding the impact they had on China's modern history will give readers a better grasp of China's politics today.

Find out more fascinating details about 100 Chinese family names! As the book covers the entire span of recorded Chinese history from the past to the present, you will find it an eye-opener as a reference manual and a delightful source of little-known facts.

Chinese Opera is one of the world's oldest dramatic forms and a well-loved treasure of Chinese culture. It is a wonderful combination of dance, music, literature, poetry, singing and dialogue, acrobatics and martial arts to create a unique form of acting.   

This book will enhance your appreciation of China as a sports mation and champion. Take a journey to rediscover the origins of various sports through Chinese history. 

This book holds a treasury of fascinating information and stories pertaining to Chinese musical instruments. This is definitely something any music lover should have in his collection.

With illustrations depicting modern-day context, this book attests to the classic's insight and practicality, rendering it a must-read that promises the essentials of all human relationships.

This book depicts the stories of the outstanding, outrageous, glorious and the tragic Empresses and concubines of the Chinese palace.

Talk about Chinese culture and images of dragon boats, lion dances, red packets and mandarin oranges readily come to mind. Their common thread is that they are all considered auspicious symbols by the Chinese. This charmingly illustrated book takes you on a journey of discovery and appreciation.

Some emperors were blessed with empresses who led their dynasties to prosperity and stability. Many emperors, however, found out that they had taken on more than they expected with the arrival of talented, ruthless and ambitious beauties. This book tells the stories of the outstanding, the outrageous, the glorious as well as the tragic empresses and concubines of the Chinese palace.

Talk about Chinese culture and images of dragon boats, lion dances, red packets and mandarin oranges readily come to mind. Their common thread is that they are all considered auspicious symbols by the Chinese. This charmingly illustrated book takes you on a journey of discovery of many others. Understanding...

This book features the empires and civilizations that sprang out of the five regions of Asia – West Asia, East Asia, South Asia, Central Asia and Southeast Asia. Let’s take a journey through time and space to the five Asian regions and discover the great conquerors of the ancient land. Explore...

Asia, which means ‘land of the sunrise’ in ancient Assyrian language, has witnessed the rise and fall of many great and ancient civilizations. One of the world’s oldest civilizations – the Mesopotamian civilization – prospered 5,000 years ago on the land between the Euphrates and Tigris...

Find out more fascinating details about Chinese opera: * Why is the clown mask so colourful? * Who is the “big painted face”? * What does it signify when an opera performer stands on the table? *** Co-published by Asiapac Books and The Chinese Opera Institute, with the support of the National Arts Council