Want to learn spoken Mandarin in a short course? This well-done 2 volume series focuses on pinyin only (no characters are taught, although they are given in vocabulary lists). Materials are designed for business travelers or tourists who want just a basic level of conversational Chinese. 43 lessons spanning 2 books, with tests and glossary. Price is for set of two books.
Each Book: Paperback, English, Simplified Chinese Characters and Pinyin, 187 Pages, 7.25'' x 4.5''