Beginner's Chinese(Mandarin) Essentials

The list author says:
	"Excellent layout, beautifully packaged, easy to use. Must have."

The list author says:
	"Nice layout. Takes through situations that are immediately relevent if you go to to China! Great price too!"

The list author says:
	"Great price and it takes through grammar uesful for the beginner and the intermediate student."

The list author says:
	"Great for the complete beginner. Cheap and cheerful."

The list author says:
	"Useful but be careful to use it in conjunction with a textbook."

The list author says:
	"A handy beginner's dictionary but you'll need to upgrade one day."

The list author says:
	"I've not used it myself but I've heard good things about it."

The list author says:
	"I've been in two classes that use this series of books, very good. Try finding the CDs if you're self-studying."

The list author says:
	"I've looked through this and although I know these structures, for a beginner it's worth a look if you don't buy the Schaum guide."