“I am most grateful for two things: that I was born in North Korea, and that I escaped from North Korea.”Yeonmi Park has told the harrowing story of her escape from North Korea as a child many times, but never before has she revealed the most intimate and devastating details of the repressive society she was raised in and the enormous price she paid to escape. Park’s family was loving and close-knit, but life in North Korea was brutal, practically medieval. Park would regularly go without food and was made to believe that, Kim Jong Il, the country’s dictator, could read her mind. Afte... [Read More]
Looking to live or travel to China? Then you need a comprehensive book that contains everything about China you’ll ever need!Practical Tips To Live Or Travel In China by author Ani Right is going to be your best investment! Practical Tips To Live Or Travel In China is a comprehensive book which covers every aspect of traveling to and around China.After traveling to China and living there for over three years, author Ani Right has compiled a complete look at every aspect of planning, living, traveling, and enjoying everything that China has to offer. Good research is the key to any successful... [Read More]
"Mr. Hamid reaffirms his place as one of his generation's most inventive and gifted writers." –Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times "A globalized version of The Great Gatsby . . . [Hamid's] book is nearly that good." –Alan Cheuse, NPR "Marvelous and moving." –TIME Magazine From the internationally bestselling author of The Reluctant Fundamentalist and Exit West, the boldly imagined tale of a poor boy’s quest for wealth and love His first two novels established Mohsin Hamid as a radically inventive storyteller with his finger on the world’s pulse. How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising ... [Read More]
“A fascinating account of [Schmidle’s] years in Pakistan . . . The story of two Pakistans the author discovered: one beautiful and friendly, the other frightening and deadly.”—Booklist Nicholas Schmidle beat the Pakistani army into Taliban country. In October 2007, just weeks before thousands of troops, backed by helicopters and artillery fire, marched into the Swat valley to battle the gang of Talibs who had taken over the region, Schmidle rode into the town of Mingora on a public bus. He drove through Taliban-manned checkpoints and took a zipline into a militant camp. Schmidle had sp... [Read More]
An eye-opening account of life inside North Korea—a closed world of increasing global importance—hailed as a “tour de force of meticulous reporting” (The New York Review of Books) NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST • NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD FINALIST In this landmark addition to the literature of totalitarianism, award-winning journalist Barbara Demick follows the lives of six North Korean citizens over fifteen years—a chaotic period that saw the death of Kim Il-sung, the rise to power of his son Kim Jong-il (the father of Kim Jong-un), and a devastating famine that kille... [Read More]
After job losses and the housing crash, the author and her family leave L.A. to start over in a most unlikely place: a nine-foot-wide back-alley house in one of Ho Chi Minh City's poorest districts, where neighbors unabashedly stare into windows, generously share their barbecued rat, keep cockroaches for luck, and ultimately help her find joy without Western trappings.
From the craggy hillsides of Edinburgh to the sunlit docks of Constantinople, from the dusty alleys of Pamplona to a windswept station in Berlin, ticket to ride Europe takes you on an exciting train adventure through the great cities of turn-of-the-century Europe. The second installment in our best-selling ticket to ride series of train adventures, ticket to ride Europe takes you into the heart of Europe. In addition to the new board map, ticket to ride Europe offers you brand New game play elements including tunnels, ferries, and train stations. We've also upgraded you to First-Class accommod... [Read More]
This book is a complete guide to daily life in China, from finding a home to finding work or even setting up a business from scratch. Live & Work in China has been fully revised, with easier access to information and is full colour, with numerous helpful maps and photographs. Set out to be easily accessible, each chapter guides you through the practicalities of a move to China, from setting up home to finding a job. In particular, it gives advice on renting accommodation, opening the right bank account, finding your ideal home and making the most of your leisure time. There is also easy access... [Read More]
Have you ever been to Tokyo, Japan? Far away, in the Pacific Ocean, Tokyo is a busy city of color, activity, celebrations, gigantic buildings, and much more. Seven-year-old Mimiko lives in Tokyo, and here you can follow a year’s worth of fun, food and festivities in Mimiko’s life, month by month. Learn the right way to put on a kimono and see Mimiko’s top ten favorite meals—just try not to eat the pages featuring delicious wagashi!
A lavishly illustrated volume provides an intriguing glimpse into the lives of the world's most captivating princesses including Mary, Elizabeth I, Marie Antoinette, Anastasia, and many others, by detailing royal life, family turmoil, and tragic events of battle and betrayal.
Whatever your reasons for planning to live and work in Hong Kong, this comprehensive guide will tell you all you need to know to make the most of your time in this vibrant and challenging city. Organised into three sections: Living, Working, and Leisure, this book includes up to date information and well-informed opinion on: - The kind of lifestyle you can expect to enjoy in Hong Kong - The cost of living - Finding accommodation, whether short term or to buy or rent - Having and raising children in Hong Kong - Shopping for food or luxuries - Working and volunteering - Teaching English - Sporti... [Read More]
Imagine yourself living in Japan. You head home past vendors selling ramen to a traditional wood house, open your sliding door, and take off your shoes before stepping onto your tatami mats. You know the locals and speak Japanese with ease. You show visiting friends around with the confidence of one who belongs. Author Ruth Kanagy shows you how to make your dream take shape. She left her life as a Japanese teacher in America to live in Japan. While some give up—daunted by the financial, bureaucratic, and decision-making issues that accompany a move so extraordinary—you'll be led step-by-st... [Read More]
From the New York Times bestselling author of Crazy Rich Asians (now a MAJOR MOTION PICTURE) and China Rich Girlfriend, here is the uproarious conclusion to the Crazy Rich Asians Series.Esquire Best Books of 2017Kirkus Best Fictional Families of 2017Book Three of the Crazy Rich Asians SeriesWhen Nicholas Young hears that his grandmother, Su Yi, is on her deathbed, he rushes to be by her bedside—but he's not alone. The entire Shang-Young clan has convened from all corners of the globe to stake claim on their matriarch’s massive fortune. With each family member vying to inherit Tyersall P... [Read More]
Explore the enigmatic and eclectic city of Hong Kong the way the locals do, as 60 artists and creatives reveal their favorite destinations in Asias World City. Suggestions include the Jockey Club Creative Arts Center,
A full Tokyo travel experience for those wanting to discover its vibrant, creative underbelly It's clear to see why Tokyo is a source of fascination for young travelers. Streets of towering neon that never sleep
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