Diasporic Cold Warriors: Nationalist China, Anticommunism, and the Philippine Chinese, 1930s-1970s, Kung Chien-Wen
Автор: Chien Vivien Название: Killer Kung Pao: A Noodle Shop Mystery ISBN: 1250228301 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781250228307 Издательство: Holtzbrink(MPS)/MPS Рейтинг: Цена: 1011.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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Vivien Chen's Lana Lee returns for Killer Kung Pao, another delectable cozy set in a Chinese restaurant in Cleveland, Ohio
Is life at the Ho-Lee Noodle House becoming too hot to handle?
Lana Lee's plate is already plenty full. Running her family's Chinese restaurant in Cleveland's Asia Village is challenging on the best of days. But just when Lana thinks she might be able to catch her breath before the weekend--which she's eager to spend with her equally overworked boyfriend, Detective Adam Trudeau--Lana witnesses a car accident in the parking lot. And now she has no choice but to get involved.
June Yi, of Yi's Tea and Bakery, is a serious businesswoman well-known for her heartlessness. But June meets her match when she rear-ends the Cadillac belonging to Mah Jong lover Mildred "Millie" Mao. As each woman curses--and threatens--the other, it becomes clear to Lana that trouble lies ahead. Still, who could have imagined that Millie would end up dead at the beauty salon? The evidence suggests that she was electrocuted while having a foot bath, and all eyes are on June. Can Lana find a way to solve this case before another fatality occurs in Asia Village?
"Thoroughly entertaining...fun and delicious."?RT Book Reviews
Автор: Chien Vivien Название: Dim Sum of All Fears: A Noodle Shop Mystery ISBN: 1250129176 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781250129178 Издательство: Holtzbrink(MPS)/MPS Рейтинг: Цена: 1011.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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Welcome back to Ho-Lee Noodle House, where you can get fantastic take-out. . .unless you get taken out first.
"Vivien Chien serves up a delicious mystery with a side order of soy sauce and sass. A tasty start to a new mystery series " --Bestselling author Kylie Logan on Death by Dumpling
Dim Sum of All Fears is the second book in a delicious new cozy series.
Lana Lee is a dutiful daughter, waiting tables at her family's Chinese restaurant even though she'd rather be doing just about anything else. Then, just when she has a chance for a "real" job, her parents take off to Taiwan, leaving Lana in charge. Surprising everyone--including herself--she turns out to be quite capable of running the place. Unfortunately, the newlyweds who just opened the souvenir store next door to Ho-Lee have turned up dead. . .and soon Lana finds herself in the midst of an Asia Village mystery.
Between running the Ho-Lee and trying to figure out whether the rock-solid Detective Adam Trudeau is actually her boyfriend, Lana knows she shouldn't pry into the case. But the more she learns about the dead husband, his ex-wives, and all the murky details of the couple's past, the more Lana thinks that this so-called murder/suicide is a straight-up order of murder. . .
This second volume of the ongoing annotated translation of Ssu-ma Ch'ien's Shih chi (The Grand Scribe's Records), widely acknowledged as the most important early Chinese history, contains the "basic annals" of five early Han-dynasty emperors. The annals trace the first century of Han rule (206 b.c. to ca. 100 b.c.) in a year-by-year account that focuses on imperial activities. In these later annals, Ssu-ma Ch'ien revitalized the style he had employed in accounts of previous rulers in the opening chapters of The Grand Scribe's Records. When this translation is completed, it will make available in English all 130 chapters of the Shih chi. Volumes 1 and 7 were published by Indiana University Press in 1994.
Описание: Adopted at birth, our hero grew up knowing only the goodness of life. Loving parents, supportive friends, and caring teachers. Intelligent and moral, Ben was destined for a life full of promises. He was accepted by the top university. The path ahead of him was painted in nothing but rose-color. Then it all took a turn; a turn that led to an uncharted labyrinth. Ill-equipped for the treachery of open society, Ben simply took on what came his way and marched forward undauntedly. In no time at all he was deeply into an unfamiliar world from which there was no retreat. Was he merely pulled in by the forces of reality, or did he actually have a fascination for the unsavory elements of Evil? Indeed, did he have an agenda of a personal nature that required his venturing into the less than desirable precincts of living? Regardless, Ben seemed naturally gifted to tackle what came his way, until he must confront the arch rival, the veritable Satan incarnate himself. For Ben it was a struggle of life and death. For us it is the Kingda Ka roller-coaster ride of a yarn; a unique saga of a crime thriller. It juggernauts toward the explosive climax, then a dastard twist pops out; a secret that had been there all along... Excerpts: Garbage Man retrieved a pair of Hammacher Schlemmer 144X Powerful Zoom binoculars. Ben was wide-eyed. He was stunned by Garbage Man possessing such sophisticated spying equipment, which further deepened his wonderment about this otherwise unassuming near-derelict. Maestro's house was within view. Sunken into a small wooded area by the sea the house was barely visible. Down from the house was a pathway leading to a small jetty; small but located at a place that could easily be accessed by a sea-going vessel because of the deep seabed there. Remember, this was Zeung-Bo-Jai the pirate's haunting ground. After scanning the general locale a bit Garbage Man passed the binoculars on to Ben. "Know how to operate it?" Garbage Man whispered. "Never used it before." "No big deal. Just turn here for zoom and this for intensity." "Ok." Ben scanned from the left to the right to get his bearing, then back to focus on the house. Between the trees he could see the large front door behind steel gates. Inside the gate was the BMW. This was Maestro's residence all right. On the walls he could make out what looked like little black boxes positioned at strategic points. Ben gathered these must be surveillance cameras. At the feet of the wall were unmistakable searchlights. Maestro must have reason for the security installations, Ben surmised. As he was scanning slowly Ben suddenly discerned a small shape out in the ocean. It was not moving. It was a ship anchored. Ben fidgeted with the zoom a bit to get the hang of it and zeroed in. A yacht came into viewed clearly. It was a familiar sight. Ben zoomed in further, this time focusing on the yacht's name. Heavenly Queen II. * * * Just as Ben was going by the door a sultry voice came from his left. "Hi, my darling." Ben turned to look. Sitting there out of the light was a pleasant looking lady. She looked about in her late twenties; maybe early thirties, and was pretty in a way a mature woman looked. Dressed in a jade-green cheung-sam, a tight-fitting long tunic with slits cut high up to expose good parts of the thighs, she sat cross-legged on a stool half concealed behind the front door. "How's it going there?" She said in a friendly tone. "Fine. Thank you. How about yourself?" Ben replied with equanimity. "I'm doing all right. Are you guys off now?" "Yes. Sam and I are going for a cup of coffee. You want to join us?" "No can do. Gotta work. Wish I could go with you guys, though. Looks like it's going to be fun." "What are you doing? Just sitting here looking good?" "Pretty much. Someone's gotta keep an eye on things." "Sorry that you can't go. Maybe next time?" "I'm sure there'll be a next time." Seeing the slight puzzlement on Ben's face, the lady added, "Maestro..
Автор: Fish Emma, Shih Chien Hua Название: The Adventure of Jenny and Sally Coloring Pages ISBN: 1985350149 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781985350144 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 3792.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Well hello there. My name is Emma. I'd like to start off by saying I hope you enjoyed Jenny and Sally's little adventure to the haunted ship. They certainly enjoyed it themselves; they might even do it again a little birdie told me. I study English at Trent University in Oshawa, Ontario. Writing has been a big part of my life for as long as I can remember. I've experimented with everything from lyrical writing to trying out the format of scripts. Writing is never a repetitive job; it also has its little surprises. That's one of the reasons why I love it. This book was inspired by a class I took recently at school about children's literature. It also wouldn't be what it is if it wasn't for all the little ones out there. This one is for you.
Описание: 2000 Years of World History is a new presentation of the history of the world. The history of the world's civilizations is told in one continuous run with minimum emphasis on the separation of nations.National histories serve the needs of individual nationals. American history deals with those events considered significant to America, and likewise French history focuses on those that have meanings to the French. However, studying the histories of the Americans, the French, and others does not equate with studying the history of the world.No nation is an island. Past events of a country, its history, were intrinsically interwoven with those of other countries, be it through cultural exchange (the spreading of the knowledge of paper-making, use of gun powder, etc.), diplomatic intercourse (evangelizing of religions, the opening of Japanese ports by Matthew C. Perry, etc.), or conflict (no example needs to be given).National histories, because of their preoccupation with national interests, often place secondary emphasis on events beyond that scope, and that can lead to bias; bias in the sense that our understanding of such events can take on a skewed perspective. This prejudice can further be slanted due to nationalism. That is the root of the Walter Benjamin quote: "History is written by the victors." The writers of national histories tend to shine their nations in good light.That leads to the coloring of good and evil, and right or wrong. The fact is, historical events should not be understood in such moralistic terms. They should be presented as facts-not even interpretations of facts, but facts based on evidence. We should let the history users draw their own conclusions on these events of the past and make their own moral determination, rather than imposing on them our notion of moral values.An example would be the ongoing conflict in Syria. The United States is backing the rebels against the Syrian government, and the president of Syria, Bashar Hafez al-Assad, is branded a monster. He kills his own people. He should be brought to trial as a war crime offender. These are all judgment-loaded assertions. If one were to read pro-Syria reporting, one would get a completely opposite sense. The Syrian government is battling rebels, who are Syrians. Therefore, the Syrian government is of course killing its own people. By siding with the rebels, who are thus anointed as being on the right, the Syrian government is naturally cast as the villain. However, the Syrian government was in place before the challenge of the rebels. Does it not have the right to defend itself, or do we expect the Syrian government to lay down its arms and proclaim, "Ah, we have learned from the Americans that we are the bad guys, so we now surrender and make room for the good guys"?History with a world view allows us to take a bird's-eye view of international events. If we were to do that with the Syrian analogy we would be instead focusing on the involvements of not just Syria and USA, but Iraq, Turkey, the Kurds, Russia, and Iran and Israel, each having its interests at stake. We will quickly shed our attachment to the notions of good vs. evil and who is right and who is wrong.Extant history, often that which is taught in classrooms, is fraught with such moralistic proselytizing, and it distracts from our attempt to understand what happened in the past and learn from it. These involve issues of ethnicity, culture, and even definitions of nations. An example would be the long history of Egypt. The Egypt of today is not the Egypt of 2,000 years ago. The old Egypt is dead. Its language is no longer spoken. Its customs are no longer practiced. Today's Egypt is an Arabic nation. It therefore arouses a feeling of incongruity when the Egyptian cultural minister uses the phrase "our heritage."2000 Years of World History attempts to present history in a renewed light.
"An essential source for the study of events in early China, a guide to the moral philosophy of the gentlemen of Han, and a splendid work of literature which may be read for the pleasure of its style and the power of its narrative. ... This work makes Shi ji and its scholarship accessible to any reader of English, and it is a model for any work in this field and style." --Bulletin of the School of Oriental and African Studies
"Through such work as this, the scholarly and literary community of the West will learn more of the splendour and romance of early China, and may better appreciate the lessons in humanity presented by its great historian." --Bulletin of the School of Oriental and African Studies
"Nienhauser's new translation is scrupulously scholarly... the design of this series is nearly flawless... the translation itself is very precise..." --Chinese Literature: Essays, Articles, Reviews
This project will result in the first complete translation (in nine volumes) of the Shih chi (The Grand Scribe's Records), one of the most important narratives in traditional China. Ssu-ma Ch'ien (145-c.86 B.C.), who compiled the work, is known as the Herodotus of China.
Автор: Bunuel Luis Название: Un Chien Andalou ISBN: 0571173721 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780571173723 Издательство: Faber Рейтинг: Цена: 1319.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Un Chien Andalou, the most influential of all surrealist films, has shocked, provoked and puzzled audiences and critics since its release in 1929. Luis Bunuel`s first film was a collaboration with his fellow Spaniard, the 24-year-old Salvador Dali.
Описание: Chang Dai-chien (1899-1983), one of the most celebrated Chinese painters of the twentieth century, is renowned for his stylistic variety and unparalleled productivity. This book explores three key artistic dimensions--Chang's early ink paintings emulating ancient Chinese styles, his lively portrayals of nature made while residing in Brazil and California, and the transcendent splashed-ink art of his later years. Stunning reproductions of masterworks and insightful texts come together to commemorate the 120th anniversary of Chang's birth and his lasting connection to the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco. See the Chang Dai-chien exhibit at the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco: November 26, 2019--April 26, 2020
Описание: This book brings together writing from activists and scholars that examine leftist and decolonial forms of resistance that have emerged from Hong Kong`s contemporary era of protests.
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