John Minford Books

The Story of the Stone, Volume I

By Xueqin Cao, O Kao, John Minford, Hsueh Ch In Ts Ao, David Hawkes

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The Story of the Stone (c. 1760), also known by the title of The Dream of the Red Chamber, is the great novel of manners in Chinese literature. Divided into five volumes, The Story of the Stone cha...

The Story of the Stone, Volume IV

By Xueqin Cao, John Minford, E Gao

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The Story of the Stone (c. 1760), also known by the title of The Dream of the Red Chamber, is the great novel of manners in Chinese literature. Divided into five volumes, of which The Debt of Tears...

The Deer & the Cauldron: Book 1: A Martial Arts Novel: Bk. 1

By Louis Cha, John Minford, Yung Chin

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The Deer & the Cauldron: The Second Book

By Louis Cha, Jin Yong, John Minford

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Seeds of Fire Chinese Voices of Conscience

By Geremie Barme, John Minford

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I ching

By John Minford

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" A landmark new translation of the ancient Chinese oracle and book of wisdom With our lives changing at dizzying speed, the I Ching, or Book of Change, is increasingly consulted for answers to fun...

The Art of War

By Sun Tzu, Lorna Raver, Ray Porter, John Minford

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Seeds of Fire

By Geremie Barme, Orville Schell, John Minford

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Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio

By John Minford, Pu Songling

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The Art of War

By Sun Tzu, John Minford, Coralie Bickford Smith

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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.