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I had to fight for my existence before I was even out of my mother's womb.
If I didn't stop fighting then, why would I stop now?
What Will People Say follows a South Asian woman's journey through being a daughter, and later a daughter-in-law, within the strict confines of her patriarchal family. Readers watch as the narrator navigates life, trying to find a safe place for herself, until she finally becomes her own hero.
Grappling with the...
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A JOURNEY TO FORGIVENESS AND SELF LOVE
The Beauty in Broken is a deeply personal and touching collection of poems that illuminate the uniquely beautiful journey of healing after the loss of love. This compilation offers a sparkling glimpse into the intricate pathway toward self-love and the complex nature of healing.
The poems within these pages capture the poignant moment of releasing past pain and the realization that you have the power to provide...
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Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
Pub. Date
2023.
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First edition.
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"Covering more than 130 films, spanning more than 100 years--from Cecil B. DeMille's 1915 film The Cheat to Wayne Wang's The Joy Luck Club to the Danielses' Everything Everywhere All at Once in 2022--this groundbreaking book explores how these iconic films have shaped how America sees Asians and how Asian Americans see themselves"--
4) Soleil fané
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« Sans pays, sans famille, des projets réduits à néant, un avenir laminé par les tanks et mouliné par les rotors, que me reste-t-il ? Le vide que je ressens est absolu, terrifiant. Je n'ai que vingt-deux ans », ainsi parle Tuyêt ce 30 avril 1975, date de la victoire communiste clturant vingt ans de lutte fratricide au Viêt-Nam. Une semaine plus tard, le pays sombre dans la dictature. Roman sur le chagrin de la guerre et l'utopie égalitaire,...
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This book's short stories follow the author's life growing up in the ethnic neighborhood of San Pedro Street, across from the City Market in Los Angeles. Some of the stories are true happenings and others are fiction. The fiction stories are written through the author's youthful lens during the Great Depression, World War II, and the post-war eras. They are intended to show that minorities have much in common with mainstream Americans. These stories...
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Une grenade qui explose. Un bonze en torche vivante. 1963, Saigon suffoque. Tuyêt aussi, dont les " pourquoi " ne trouvent aucun " parce que ". Mais ça ne fait rien : elle n'a que dix ans. Plus tard, elle comprendra tout. C'est écrit dans le ciel depuis que le ciel existe. Il faut juste attendre. Très vite cependant, elle n'est plus une, mais deux. L'une rêve encore de poussins, l'autre sait qu'il n'y en a plus. La passerelle ? Un monde o réel...
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Ce soir, mon père est mort et je ne pleure pas. Je répète cela comme une mélopée, une incantation, le refrain d'une chanson triste dont je suis l'auteur, le compositeur et l'interprète, et que je suis la seule à écouter.Séparés par la guerre du Viet-Nam, un père et sa fille se retrouvent trente-et-un ans plus tard. Qu'est-ce qui les relie encore, après tant d'années ? Les liens du sang suffiront-ils à rapprocher ces deux êtres aux histoires...
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Delacorte Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
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First edition.
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IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 6
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"Wen Zhou is a first-generation daughter of Chinese migrant parents. She has high expectations from her parents to succeed in school, especially her father whose strict rules leave her feeling trapped. She dreams of creating a future for herself more satisfying than the one her parents expect her to lead. Then she befriends a boy named Henry who is also a first generation immigrant. He is the smartest boy at school despite struggling with his English...
9) Comeback
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In this rousing second installment of the Idol Pursuits series, the struggling-artist lifestyle is taking a toll on Heather's indie girl group. Faced with burgeoning expenses, a paucity of gig opportunities, misdirected social media rage, and confusing sexual identities, the reality of show business was nothing like what they hoped for. As Heather's rival group ascends to new heights of global popularity, she must contend with one humble reality....
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The breathtaking finale of the Idol Pursuits series opens on a pivotal moment in the history of Heather's indie girl group. Bolstered by momentum, the seven musicians venture into uncharted territory as they skyrocket from one success to another. But all is not sunshine and roses. Behind every hard-earned achievement lies a dark cloud that threatens to inundate their progress with distrust and self-doubt. Spirits sink to a low point when their critically-acclaimed...
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Le soft power se définit par la capacité d'un État à influencer et à orienter les relations internationales en sa faveur par un ensemble de moyens autres que coercitifs. Depuis la fin de la Guerre froide, le concept de soft power a beaucoup été utilisé pour caractériser la puissance de la Chine. Dans ce contexte de communication proactive de la Chine, les autres États asiatiques ne sont pas en reste. Mais comment mobilisent-ils l'outil du...
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"Finalist for the PROSE Award in Art History and Criticism, Association of American Publishers" Wu Hung is the Harrie A. Vanderstappen Distinguished Service Professor of Art History at the University of Chicago, where he is also director of the Center for the Art of East Asia. His many books include A Story of Ruins: Presence and Absence in Chinese Art and Visual Culture (Princeton) and Zooming In: Histories of Photography in China.
A sweeping look...
14) Asian Cookbook
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"Asian Cookbook" is your ultimate guide to exploring the diverse and vibrant flavors of Asian cuisine. With over 100 dishes meticulously detailed, this cookbook offers a comprehensive tour through the culinary landscapes of East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Central Asia, and Western Asia.Embark on a gastronomic adventure starting in East Asia, where you'll savor the rich aromas of China's Peking Duck, the delicate tastes of Japanese Sushi, and...
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I always had felt the deep desire to write about my unusual journey from Saigon to Ottawa, which occurred during the first thirty-four years of my existence.
My story is a story of faith as I converted to the Roman Catholic faith in 1962 in Belgium.
As a witness of Vietnam history thanks to my family whose many members and friends had been part of that history I had served also the Republic of Vietnam, but my diplomatic position was cut short by...
16) Loveboat forever
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HarperTeen, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2023]
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First edition.
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"Return to the sparkling world of Loveboat, this time with Pearl Wong, on an entirely new, romantic, whirlwind adventure from Abigail Hing Wen, New York Times bestselling author of Loveboat, Taipei, streaming now on Paramount+ (adaptation titled Love in Taipei)."--
17) Family Blossom
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For Anne, family is everything-but at what cost?
Anne is the happiest she's ever been, and her wedding is just around the corner. This is meant to be the biggest moment of her life-a chance to celebrate the love she has found with not only Sebastian but also her new-found family.
But Anne is the wealthiest woman in town and her upcoming nuptials provide an opportunity for her enemies to undo her newfound happiness. As the big day draws closer, the...
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'Food and culture go hand in hand; as life moves on, we win some and we lose some. There are times where we have to learn to adapt, infusing our life with flavours. So far, my life – including my journey from the classroom to the restaurant – has been blessed with some very old as well as very new recipes of warmth and love.
'Basic Indian cooking revolves around a healthy lifestyle, and in this wholesome book you will learn to cook old regional...
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Qu'ont en commun les cuisines chinoises, vietnamiennes et thaïlandaises ? Elles débordent de saveurs exotiques… et elles tiennent la vedette dans cet ouvrage qui fera assurément voyager vos papilles !
À travers nos sections d'entrées et de soupes, de plats principaux et de desserts respectivement dédiées à ces trois pays d'Asie, découvrez des recettes dont la popularité n'est plus à démontrer chez nous : rouleaux impériaux, dumplings,...
20) Once and for All
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What would you do if your life was a web of lies?Thirty-two-year-old celebrity, Sheetal Dhanraj, is married to millionaire Rakesh Dhanraj and mother to their eight-year-old son. The women of Raigun, India, envy Sheetal's good fortune and ability to balance career, marriage, motherhood and uphold Indian values to perfection.However, behind the closed doors of the marble Dhanraj palace Sheetal yearns for love but is trapped in an abusive and unfaithful...
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