Cultural Region/Asian
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Diaphanous
$13.99 Add to cartFor over a decade, international poets Alvin Pang (Singapore) and George Szirtes (UK) have met time and again-as friends and fellow wordsmiths on page and stage-until the Covid-19 pandemic struck. Con
- Author: Pang, Alvin
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 106
- Publish Date: August 01 2023
- ISBN10: 0645356395
- Language: English
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Riding the Iron Rooster: By Train Through China
$19.99 Add to cartPaul Theroux, the author of the train travel classics The Great Railway Bazaar and The Old Patagonian Express, takes to the rails once again in this account of his epic journey through China. He hops
- Author: Theroux, Paul
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 480
- Publish Date: December 01 2006
- ISBN10: 0618658971
- Language: English
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Japanese No Masks: With 300 Illustrations of Authentic Historical Examples
$14.95 Add to cart120 full-page plates of magnificent, elaborately carved, museum-quality masks worn by actors playing gods, warriors, beautiful women, feudal lords, and supernatural beings. Captions.
- Series: Dover Books on Fine Art
- Author: Perzynski, Friedrich
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 178
- Publish Date: June 17 2005
- ISBN10: 0486440141
- Language: English
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Operation Dark Heart: Spycraft and Special Ops on the Frontlines of Afghanistan — And the Path to Victory
$24.00 Add to cartOperation Dark Heart tells the story of what really went on–and what went wrong–in Afghanistan. Lt. Col. Anthony Shaffer led a black-ops team on the forefront of the military efforts to block the Ta
- Author: Shaffer, Anthony
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 320
- Publish Date: October 11 2011
- ISBN10: 0312606915
- Language: English
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Within These Lines
$17.99 Read more“Within These Lines is a moving story of love, hope, and family set against the dark history of Japanese internment in America. This book had me captivated ” –Maureen McQuerry, YALSA award-winning au
- Author: Morrill, Stephanie
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 352
- Publish Date: March 05 2019
- ISBN10: 0310765234
- Language: English
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The Underground Girls of Kabul: In Search of a Hidden Resistance in Afghanistan
$21.00 Add to cartAn investigative journalist uncovers a hidden custom in Afghanistan that will transform your understanding of what it means to grow up as a girl.
“An astonishingly clear picture of this resourceful, i- Author: Nordberg, Jenny
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 384
- Publish Date: July 14 2015
- ISBN10: 0307952509
- Language: English
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The Diary Keepers: World War II Written by the People Who Lived Through It
$20.00 Add to cartA riveting look at the story of World War II and the Holocaust through the diaries of Dutch citizens, firsthand accounts of ordinary people living through extraordinary times
Based on select writings
- Author: Siegal, Nina
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 544
- Publish Date: February 06 2024
- ISBN10: 0063070669
- Language: English
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Delta Force: A Memoir by the Founder of the U.S. Military’s Most Secretive Special-Operations Unit
$18.99 Add to cartThe definitive insider’s account of the U.S. Army’s most elite and secretive special-ops unit, written by the legendary founder and first commanding officer of Delta Force
Wanted: Volunteers for Projec
- Author: Beckwith, Charlie A.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 384
- Publish Date: May 14 2013
- ISBN10: 006224969X
- Language: English
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Soong Dynasty
$21.99 Add to cartAn inside account of the Soong family, whose wealth and power have dominated China and U.S.-Asia policy in the 20th century.
- Author: Seagrave, Sterling
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 560
- Publish Date: March 19 1986
- ISBN10: 60913185
- Language: English
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Rough Guides Make the Most of Your Time on Earth
$34.99 Add to cartExperiential travel has always been at the heart of Rough Guides. For nearly 40 years, our authors have been sharing travel experiences that inspire readers to push themselves out of their comfort zon
- Series: Rough Guides Inspirational
- Author: Guides, Rough
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 616
- Publish Date: October 04 2022
- ISBN10: 1839057785
- Language: English
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The Food of Korea: 63 Simple and Delicious Recipes from the Land of the Morning Calm
$5.99 Add to cartRecreate your favorite Korean recipes and discover new dishes with this easy-to-follow cookbook
Flavorful and satisfying, Korean cuisine is a tantalizing balance of tastes and textures–fiery peppers- Series: Authentic Recipes
- Author: Chun, Injoo
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: August 24 2021
- ISBN10: 804855013
- Language: English
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Defying the Dragon: Hong Kong and the World’s Largest Dictatorship
$29.95 Add to cartDefying the Dragon tells a remarkable story of audacity: of how the people of Hong Kong challenged the PRC’s authority, just as its president reached the height of his powers. Is Xi’s China as unshake… [more below]
- Author: Vines, Stephen
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 352
- Publish Date: June 01 2021
- ISBN10: 1787384551
- Language: English
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The Party and the People: Chinese Politics in the 21st Century
$49.92 Read moreHow the Chinese Communist Party maintains its power by both repressing and responding to its people
Since 1949, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has maintained unrivaled control over the country, per- Author: Dickson, Bruce J.
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 328
- Publish Date: May 25 2021
- ISBN10: 0691186642
- Language: English
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Family Crests of Japan
$18.95 Add to cartFind the beauty and meaning of over 850 family crests found in Japanese tradition
- Author: Stone Bridge Press
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 156
- Publish Date: April 01 2007
- ISBN10: 1933330309
- Language: English
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Book of My Nights
$19.00 Read moreThe long-awaited new poetry collection from one of the world’s most acclaimed young poets.
- Series: American Poets Continuum
- Author: Lee, Li-Young
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 64
- Publish Date: September 01 2001
- ISBN10: 1929918089
- Language: English
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On Practice and Contradiction
$24.95 Add to cartThese early philosophical writings underpinned the Chinese revolutions, and their clarion calls to insurrection remain some of the most stirring of all time. Drawing on a dizzying array of references … [more below]
- Series: Revolutions
- Author: Mao Tse-Tung
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 208
- Publish Date: January 17 2007
- ISBN10: 1844675874
- Language: English
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Japanese Cooking Made Simple: A Japanese Cookbook with Authentic Recipes for Ramen, Bento, Sushi & More
$24.99 Add to cartEvery complex art has a simple solution. Japanese food is adored throughout the globe, yet a mysterious shroud remains over Japanese cooking. Perhaps cooking with exotic flavors is as daunting as atte… [more below]
- Author: Salinas Press
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 282
- Publish Date: June 12 2014
- ISBN10: 1623154669
- Language: English
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Goddesses of the Celestial Gallery
$24.95 Add to cartIn the tradition of Celestial Gallery, this unique collection of striking Tibetan-style thangka paintings of the Goddesses of the Celestial Gallery are presented together for the first time, in this b… [more below]
- Author: Shrestha, Romio
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 64
- Publish Date: July 19 2011
- ISBN10: 1608870227
- Language: English
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Rumi Daylight: A Daybook of Spiritual Guidance
$19.95 Add to cartThe spiritual influence of Jelaluddin Rumi (1207-1273) is increasing among people of diverse beliefs throughout the western world. Rumi is now recognized here in the West, as he has been for seven cen… [more below]
- Author: Helminski, Camille Adams
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 208
- Publish Date: October 19 1999
- ISBN10: 1570625301
- Language: English
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The Indonesian Kitchen
$35.00 Add to cartIn this landmark book, renowned author Sri Owen provides a unique insight into the ancient, exotic and varied cuisine of the Indonesian archipelago. Over 120 mouthwatering and easy-to-follow recipes t… [more below]
- Author: Owen, Sri
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 288
- Publish Date: October 31 2008
- ISBN10: 1566567394
- Language: English
