Language is more than just communication.

Learn Chinese in One Day discloses the

system of the Chinese characters and

analyzes how Confucianism and Taoism are

embedded in everyday language and how

language is used as a political, economic,

ethical, strategic and commercial tool.

Jeanne Boden (PhD) is author of

Contemporary Chinese Art. Post-socialist,

Post-traditional, Post-colonial; The

Wall behind China’s Open Door; Chinese

Propaganda Seducing the World; and

Cultural Quantum. A Practical ...

The frontier whispered to me that the world was bigger than the border village where I was born. An infinite number of worlds had to be out there. I wanted to see them all. Suddenly death appeared next to me. Very closely. She hugged me close and murmured: I will never leave you alone.

Jeanne Boden holds a PhD in Oriental Languages and Cultures. She translated Chinese literature into Dutch. Her research focuses on classical and contemporary Chinese art. She works as an independent consultant...