{"product_id":"9781025962207","title":"The Sacred 5 of China","description":"\u003cp\u003eBelief in the symbolic and lucky properties of numbers is deep-rooted in Chinese culture, particularly the number 5, as seen in the Five Elements, the Five Colors, the Five Tastes and the Five Cardinal Virtues. These beliefs pre-date Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism, and in this illustrated book which combines travel, history, myth and mysticism, Geil uses the symbolism of the number 5 to unravel the early history of one of China's most famous sites -- Tai Shan, the sacred mountain of China -- allowing us to understand why it is so important to the Chinese.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tradd Street Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48032603209969,"sku":"9781025962207","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/5433\/7265\/files\/9781025962207_p0.jpg?v=1776057609","url":"https:\/\/shop.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781025962207","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble","version":"1.0","type":"link"}