{"product_id":"mah-jongg-from-shanghai-to-miami-beach","title":"Mah-jongg: From Shanghai to Miami Beach","description":"The Chinese game of skill, luck, clattering tiles, and \"100 intelligences\" is more popular than ever with a growing cross-cultural audience. This handsomely illustrated pop culture celebration of the gamethe first of its kindtraces mah-jongg's storied history from its roots in China through its immense popularity in the U.S. in the 1920s to its popularity in the Jewish community and resurgence among a whole new generation of players. Packed with information for experienced as well as beginning players, this invaluable book includes features on the meaning and beauty of the tiles; mah-jongg tournaments, cruises, and online play; crystal clear explanations of the basic rules for the American and traditional Chinese games; points of etiquette; a handy resource section; and recipes for Chinese and Jewish food to nibble while players pung, chow, and kong.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0811847330\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.0811847330.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Luu, Anita|Cavallaro, Christi\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This copy has clearly been enjoyed—expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41516643156026,"sku":"DBV.0811847330.A","price":29.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/0811847330-0.jpg?v=1783747046","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/mah-jongg-from-shanghai-to-miami-beach","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}