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1) Coming Up
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An illiterate and poor community of tea pickers in Assam slowly undergoes change as education breaks into their ranks. Coming Up is a remarkable story of resilience. One determined family breaks the shackles of an exploitative social order setting up an example for everybody else.
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When I began my journey in poetry, it was simply an attempt to recreate some of the pieces I had been exposed to in my school literature classes. I considered creating poetry a challenge to test my abilities to replicate the works of the great literary virtuosos of the past in the English Belle Lettres canon. The gradual construction of a sizable number of poems did not efface its presence on me until quite recently when I realized that I had produced...
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"Please God, No Wedding or Shooting at the End has Chekhov and Masha on stage while he writes The Seagull under the influence of Hamlet … Sunde imagines Chekhov returning from a production of which he must now review (except that a new play forms in his mind. Surrounded by Shakespeare's characters plus creations of his own, Chekhov turns into . She also weaves Chekhov's own life into his creative process, as his friend Levitan's suicide attempts...
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Helen Wan's "engaging and suspenseful" (Wall Street Journal) debut novel, The Partner Track, is now a Netflix series!
Ingrid Yung's life is full of firsts. A first-generation Chinese American, the first lawyer in her family, she's about to collect the holy grail of "firsts" and become the first minority woman to make partner at the venerable old Wall Street law firm Parsons Valentine & Hunt.
Ingrid has perfected the art of "passing" and seamlessly...
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Macho men or metrosexual guys? Mummy's boys or blokes under their missus' thumbs? Self-made entrepreneurs, pukka professionals and successful executives with their Mercedes Benz lives and designer-clad wives; husbands, sons, uncles, brothers and fathers – these successful, soulful and spirited Asian men have come a long way from their origins but they've all got roots! The Trouble with Asian Men is a vital, tender and hilarious insight into lives...
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Monarchie, entêtement, folie, pouvoir de décision.Amis, ce livre parle d'un leader puissant, qui n'écoute personne au monde, ceci est un petit article, qui est présenté devant vous sous la forme d'un livre, ce livre est tout petit mais après l'avoir lu vous obtiendra beaucoup d'informations.Alors mes amis, récemment, les médias d'État nord-coréens signifient que la KNCA a déclaré que le chef suprême du Nord, Kim John, voulait faire de...
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Two high school buddies leave America and begin a new life of fun and freedom in Thailand. They take new names, learn Thai, and experiment with sex, drugs and radical lifestyles -- from spectacular poverty to salacious stardom -- until a tsunami rolls ashore. Set amid the Asian economic boom, Siamese Dreams is rich with insights into relations across cultures and sexes."Great writing style. Other writers couldn't even imagine his front-line experiences."...
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Explore the rich and diverse world of Asian seafood cuisine. From the bustling seafood markets of Japan to the exotic flavors of Thailand, and the intricate techniques of Chinese seafood cookery, this cookbook is a treasure trove of mouthwatering recipes that showcase the bounty of the ocean in all its glory.
10) Faiths
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Thrilled about getting admission to the College in the coming months, Harris's life was a smooth sail; Until he had to help the daughter of his dad's friend, reluctantly.Hareem, a Muslim girl having Indian ancestry, who hates boys in general, was compelled to get the crash course from the guy her dad found.Thus begins the journey of patience, sentiments, and decisions of their lives. Would they able to climb the mountain of their ego? Would they dare...
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First collection of full-length plays from British East Asian playwrights
Playwrights: Yang Mai Ooi, Jeremy Tiang, Lucy Chai Lai-Tuen, Amy Ng, Stephen Hoo, Joel Tan and Daniel York Loh.
Selected and Edited: Cheryl Robson, Dr Amanda Rogers and Dr Ashley Thorpe. With an introduction: Dr Amanda Rogers and Dr Ashley Thorpe
A landmark collection of contemporary full-length plays by British East Asian writers. Exploring subjects such as cultural identity,...
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Fowler House, with its odd nooks, dicey wiring, and vast, unfinished attic playroom, shelters preteen Larkin. And yet, the house speaks of secrets no one else will. Wild creatures weigh in: a muskrat, fireflies, snails, a vesper bat. The menacing garfish. Troubled parents take on repairs: clanking radiators, crumbling plaster, and beloved Uncle Dunkel, finally home from the war in Korea, his mind splintering. Over three years, lived in the moment...
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This is Volume I in the book collection about Anil Bhansali. This book traces the journey of Anil Bhansali as Microsoft India Managing Director and should be an eye-opener to everyone to understand what goes inside the glorified facade of one of the most famous offices in India and arguably the world.
14) India
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India Beauty Through Watercolors
A wonderful collection of watercolor paintings of this beautiful country, showcasing the sublime and amazing sites through the beauty of the brush stroke...Get it now!
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Dive into the future of management with this groundbreaking book, exploring the rise of AI general managers in organizations. The cover showcases a sleek fusion of human and AI silhouettes against a backdrop of a virtual boardroom, symbolizing the harmonious collaboration between human intuition and algorithmic precision. Corporate blues and metallic grays blend with vibrant digital accents, reflecting a future where both entities contribute to organizational...
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A much-needed account of the hierarchy of justice that defines China's unique political-legal culture.
To many outsiders, China has an image as a realm of Oriental despotism where law is at best window dressing and at worst an instrument of coercion and tyranny. In this highly original contribution to the interdisciplinary field of law and humanities, Haiyan Lee contends that this image arises from a skewed understanding of China's political-legal...
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Want to Teach Your Kids the Names of Colors & Places in Indonesian?Wonder How They're Pronounced?Enhance your learning experience with our complimentary audio recordings. Follow the link in the book to not only read but also listen and familiarize yourself with authentic Indonesian pronunciation.Delight in learning Indonesian with our vivid picture book!Key Features of the Book: Indonesian Names for Colors & Places.Vibrant Illustrations of Each Color...
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Want to Teach Your Kids the Names of Things found in Nature in Indonesian?Wonder How They're Pronounced?Enhance your learning experience with our complimentary audio recordings. Follow the link in the book to not only read but also listen and familiarize yourself with authentic Indonesian pronunciation.Delight in learning Indonesian with our vivid picture book!Key Features of the Book: Indonesian Names for Things found in Nature.Vibrant Illustrations...
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A Hero's Legacy: Som Tamang's incredible journey is not just a tale of survival; it's a mission to protect girls in Nepal from trafficking and child marriage. His courage and benevolence shine through, inspiring us all to pursue our dreams and make a positive impact on the world.
HOW ONE MAN'S DETERMINATION CHANGED THE FUTURE FOR CHILDREN IN RURAL NEPAL.
Discover the life of Som Tamang, a true hero of the Himalayas, and be inspired by his incredible...
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This debut novel pulls at the threads in the (cashmere) sweater of academia in a witty take-down of racial inequality at prep schools, perfect for fans of Such a Fun Age and Little Fires Everywhere. Wesley Friends School is Washington, DC's most prestigious prep school, so of course Aki Hiyashi-Brown is proud to teach at it and send her daughter Meg there. Why wouldn't she be proud? Parents kill to have their kid enrolled at Wesley. Not only is Wesley...
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