John Balcom Books

Indigenous Writers of Taiwan: An Anthology of Stories, Essays, and Poems

By John Balcom

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Short Stories in Chinese

By John Balcom

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A dual-language edition of Chinese stories—many appearing in English for the first time This new volume of eight short stories, with parallel translations, offers students at all levels the oppor...

There s Nothing I Can Do When I Think of You Late at Night

By John Balcom, Naiqian Cao

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City Trilogy

By Chang Hsi Kuo, S. K. Chang, John Balcom

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Wintry Night

By Taotao Liu, Qiao Li, John Balcom

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Memories of Mount Qilai

By Mu Yang, John Balcom

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Great Flowing River

By Chi Pang Yuan, John Balcom

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All Seeing Eye

By Qin Shang, John Balcom

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How to Convert ISBN-10 to ISBN-13 (and Vice Versa): A Complete Guide

If you’re in the world of books—whether as a publisher, librarian, bookseller, or avid collector—you’ve likely come across the terms ISBN-10 and ISBN-13. Understanding these formats and knowing how to convert between them is essential for maintaining consistency and compatibility in book records. In this post, we’ll cover everything you need to know about ISBN conversions, step by step.

What is an EAN and How Does it Relate to an ISBN?

If you’ve ever purchased a product online or in a store, you’ve likely come across a barcode. Behind these barcodes lies a standardized system that makes modern commerce possible. Two key codes often encountered are the EAN (European Article Number) and ISBN (International Standard Book Number). But what are they, how are they connected, and why are they so crucial? Let’s explore.