LibGuides: Resources on Taiwan: Library Books

Beautiful Taiwan

Above Taipei by Chen Min-Ming
Call Number: EN 915.1 CHE
ISBN: 9789573242383
Publication Date: 2001
Our Land Our Story by Chi Po-Lin
Call Number: EN 915.1 CHI
ISBN: 4710636525292
Publication Date: 2004

Taiwan from the air 鳥目台灣 by 齊柏林
Call Number: DVD 915.1 CHI
Publication Date: 2013

Festivals and Folk Beliefs

Folk Beliefs in Taiwan by Huan-Yue Liu
Call Number: EN 394.26951 LIU
ISBN: 9789570261172
Publication Date: 2001
Chinese Festivals by Liming Wei
Call Number: EN 394.26951 WEI
ISBN: 9780521186599
Publication Date: 2011-08-25

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Taiwan A to Z is a fun and fascinating guide that uses colorful illustrations and informative graphics to introduce this beautiful island to students and young adults. From culture and history to music and sports, Taiwan A to Z offers a captivating overview of one of Asia’s most intriguing and vibrant countries.

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Life in Taiwan

Taiwan in the eyes of a foreigner by Nick Kembel
Call Number: EN/CH 915.1 KEM
ISBN: 9789866527234
Publication Date: 2012
To the non-Taiwanese readers:
Let this book be a window into another land, and my experiences an example of another way of life, one that is within the grasp of anybody who really wants it. If you have never been to Taiwan, or even to Asia then I hope my writing and photographs will inspire you to consider the possibility more seriously.
Taiwan A to Z by Amy C. Liu
Call Number: EN 915.1 LIU
ISBN: 9789579784764
Publication Date: 2009
Essential for Newcomers, Informative for Old Timers!!

This book gives true insights into the intricacies of Taiwanese traditions, festivals, peoples, food and etiquette, and explains the vital keys for working effectively with your Taiwanese counterparts.
Made in Taiwan by Golo
Call Number: COMIC FR GOL
ISBN: 9789578820210
This book is French and Chinese bilingual!!
Made in Taiwan 2 by Golo
Call Number: COMIC FR GOL
This book is French and Chinese bilingual!!

Nature and Environment

The complete guide to Birds in Taiwan by Jin-Yuan Wang
Call Number: EN 598 WAN
ISBN: 9789570261196
Publication Date: 2001
The Forest Show
Call Number: CD 598 FOR
Nearly 100 subtropical creatures' sounds recorded!

Footprints of Taiwan

Footprints of Taiwan: Taichung City
走讀台灣: 台中市

Phase 2 Library, classification: EN 915.124 LU

Footprints of Taiwan: Chiayi City
走讀台灣: 嘉義市

Phase 2 Library, classification: EN 915.124 HAN

Footprints of Taiwan: Changhua County
走讀台灣: 彰化縣

Phase 2 Library, classification: EN 915.124 HAN

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Taiwan by Barbara A. Somervill
Call Number: EN 951.249 SOM
ISBN: 9780531220184
Publication Date: 2014-02-01

Taiwan Aboriginal Culture

The Struggle for Renaissance: Taiwan's Indigenous Culture I
Call Number: EN/CH 915.1 ZHE
ISBN: 9789579188258
Publication Date: 1994
The Struggle for Renaissan: Taiwan's Indigenous Culture II
Call Number: EN/CH 915.1 ZHE
ISBN: 9789579188241
Publication Date: 1994

EPC library have created a LibGuide "Taiwan Indigenous Tribes" to introduce 4 Taiwanese Tribes that our British Junior students belong to to our primary students. More resources (mainly for children) can be found in that LibGuide. Have a look now!

An introduction to Taiwan's indigenous peoples by Council of Indigenous Peoples
Call Number: DVD 915.249 TAI

History

The Story of Taiwan by Government Information Office
Call Number: EN 915.1249 STO
ISBN: 9789570255270
Publication Date: 2000
Taipei Old Maps (台北老地圖散步)
Call Number: CH 912 TAI
ISBN: 9789578236417
Publication Date: 2000
This book is written in Chinese. However there are many beautiful old maps in this book that we think people who are interested in Taiwan History would enjoy!