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The World of Nancy Kwan

A Memoir by Hollywood's Asian Superstar

by Nancy Kwan ...

A Hollywood icon and Asian superstar shares the inspiring story of her groundbreaking career.When Nancy Kwan burst onto the scene in the early 1960s, Asian characters in film were portrayed by white actors in makeup playing “yellowface,” and those minor roles were the stuff of cliché: shopkeepers, maids, prostitutes, servants. When—against all odds—Nancy landed the lead role in the much ... Read more

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A Hollywood icon and Asian superstar shares the inspiring story of her groundbreaking career.When Nancy Kwan burst onto the scene in the early 1960s, Asian characters in film were portrayed by white actors in makeup playing “yellowface,” and those minor roles were the stuff of cliché: shopkeepers, maids, prostitutes, servants. When—against all odds—Nancy landed the lead role in the much
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Farewell to My Concubine

by Lilian Lee ...

Narrated by Nancy Kwan ...

Unabridged

3 hours 11 min

In 1930's China, the all-male Peking opera was luxurious entertainment for the privileged class—but only children from the poorest families were sent to opera schools to train as actors. Abandoned by his mother—a prostitute who can no longer care for him—Xiao Douzi is brought to an opera school. With seeds of bitterness in his soul, the nine-year-old boy endures hardships and misery to learn and ... Read more

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In 1930's China, the all-male Peking opera was luxurious entertainment for the privileged class—but only children from the poorest families were sent to opera schools to train as actors. Abandoned by his mother—a prostitute who can no longer care for him—Xiao Douzi is brought to an opera school. With seeds of bitterness in his soul, the nine-year-old boy endures hardships and misery to learn and
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When Heaven and Earth Changed Places

by Le Ly Hayslip ...

Narrated by Nancy Kwan ...

Abridged

3 hours 1 min

This haunting memoir tells the brutal story of the Vietnam War from the perspective of an innocent victim whose childhood was dominated by violence, devastation, and conflicts between the teachings of her culture and the realities of war. Le Ly Hayslip— the youngest in a close-knit Buddhist family— was 12 years old when U.S. helicopters landed in her village. She was raped and "ruined" for ... Read more

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This haunting memoir tells the brutal story of the Vietnam War from the perspective of an innocent victim whose childhood was dominated by violence, devastation, and conflicts between the teachings of her culture and the realities of war. Le Ly Hayslip— the youngest in a close-knit Buddhist family— was 12 years old when U.S. helicopters landed in her village. She was raped and "ruined" for
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The World of Nancy Kwan

A Memoir by Hollywood's Asian Superstar

by Nancy Kwan ...

Narrated by Nancy Kwan, Kevin Kwan ...

Unabridged

8 hours 36 min

A Hollywood icon and Asian superstar shares the inspiring story of her groundbreaking career.When Nancy Kwan burst onto the scene in the early 1960s, Asian characters in film were portrayed by white actors in makeup playing “yellowface,” and those minor roles were the stuff of cliché: shopkeepers, maids, prostitutes, servants. When—against all odds—Nancy landed the lead role in the much ... Read more

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A Hollywood icon and Asian superstar shares the inspiring story of her groundbreaking career.When Nancy Kwan burst onto the scene in the early 1960s, Asian characters in film were portrayed by white actors in makeup playing “yellowface,” and those minor roles were the stuff of cliché: shopkeepers, maids, prostitutes, servants. When—against all odds—Nancy landed the lead role in the much
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Valentines

A Bouquet of Letters and Poetry for Lovers

by Stefan Rudnicki, Stefan Rudnicki, various authors ...

Narrated by various narrators, Susan Anspach, Stephanie Beacham, Roscoe Lee Browne, Gabriel Byrne, Christopher Cazenove, Samantha Eggar0, Jill Eikenberry1, Robert Foxworth2, Elliott Gould3, Joel Grey4, Amy Irving5, Glenda Jackson6, Nancy Kwan7, Melissa Manchester8, Juliet Mills9, Vanessa Redgrave0, Roger Rees1, Burt Reynolds2, Jean Smart3, Sharon Stone4, Meryl Streep5, Michael Tucker6, David Warner7, Orson Welles8, Alfre Woodard9, Michael York0 ...

Unabridged

1 hour 14 min

A collection of classic love poetryComposed by many of the world’s best known and most celebrated poets—including William Blake, Emily Dickinson, John Donne, Robert Frost, James Joyce, Christina Rossetti, William Butler Yeats, and others—Valentines spans not only the ages, but the full range of passionate expression of love in all its forms and stages. ... Read more

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A collection of classic love poetryComposed by many of the world’s best known and most celebrated poets—including William Blake, Emily Dickinson, John Donne, Robert Frost, James Joyce, Christina Rossetti, William Butler Yeats, and others—Valentines spans not only the ages, but the full range of passionate expression of love in all its forms and stages.
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A Bit of Brontës, a Dollop of Dickinson, an Offering of Austen

A Dab of Dickens, Vol. 2; Selections from A Dab of Dickens & a Touch of Twain, Literary Lives from Shakespeare’s Old England to Frost’s New England

by Stefan Rudnicki, Stefan Rudnicki, Molly Underwood, Molly Underwood, Skyboat Media2, Elliot Engel PhD3 ...

Narrated by various narrators, Joan Allen, Stephanie Beacham, Frederick Davidson, Gabrielle de Cuir, Jill Eikenberry, Amy Irving0, Glenda Jackson1, Nancy Kwan2, Cheryl Ladd3, Melissa Manchester4, Wanda McCaddon5, Juliet Mills6, Carolyn Seymour7, Jean Smart8, Meryl Streep9, Alfre Woodard0, Daphne Zuniga1 ...

Unabridged

6 hours 15 min

They are icons of the literary world whose soaring works have been discussed and analyzed in countless classrooms, homes, and pubs. Yet for most readers, the living, breathing human beings behind the classics have remained unknown—until now. In this utterly captivating book, Dr. Elliot Engel, a leading authority on the lives of great authors, illuminates the fascinating and flawed members of ... Read more

$16.95 USD

They are icons of the literary world whose soaring works have been discussed and analyzed in countless classrooms, homes, and pubs. Yet for most readers, the living, breathing human beings behind the classics have remained unknown—until now. In this utterly captivating book, Dr. Elliot Engel, a leading authority on the lives of great authors, illuminates the fascinating and flawed members of
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The Sorrow of War

by Bao Ninh ...

Narrated by James Langton ...

Unabridged

7 hours 53 min

Bao Ninh, a former North Vietnamese soldier, provides a strikingly honest look at how the Vietnam War forever changed his life, his country, and the people who live there. Originally published against government wishes in Vietnam because of its nonheroic, nonideological tone, The Sorrow of War has won worldwide acclaim and become an international bestseller. ... Read more

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Bao Ninh, a former North Vietnamese soldier, provides a strikingly honest look at how the Vietnam War forever changed his life, his country, and the people who live there. Originally published against government wishes in Vietnam because of its nonheroic, nonideological tone, The Sorrow of War has won worldwide acclaim and become an international bestseller.
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Never Grow Up

by Jackie Chan ...

Series series An Entertaining Celebrity Memoir
A candid, thrilling memoir from one of the most recognizable, influential, and beloved cinematic personalities in the world.Everyone knows Jackie Chan. Whether it’s from Rush Hour, Shanghai Noon, The Karate Kid, or Kung Fu Panda, Jackie is admired by generations of moviegoers for his acrobatic fighting style, comic timing, and mind-bending stunts. In 2016—after fifty-six years in the industry, ... Read more

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A candid, thrilling memoir from one of the most recognizable, influential, and beloved cinematic personalities in the world.Everyone knows Jackie Chan. Whether it’s from Rush Hour, Shanghai Noon, The Karate Kid, or Kung Fu Panda, Jackie is admired by generations of moviegoers for his acrobatic fighting style, comic timing, and mind-bending stunts. In 2016—after fifty-six years in the industry,
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Rise

A Pop History of Asian America from the Nineties to Now

by Jeff Yang, Phil Yu, Philip Wang ...

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLEROne of Barnes and Noble's Best History Books of 2022 * Finalist for the CALIBA Golden Poppy Award * A Goodreads Readers Choice Nominee"Hip, entertaining...imaginative."—Kirkus, starred review * "Essential." —Min Jin Lee * "A Herculean effort."—Lisa Ling * "A must-read."—Ijeoma Oluo * "Get two copies."—Shea Serrano * "A book we've needed for ages." —Celeste Ng * ... Read more

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INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLEROne of Barnes and Noble's Best History Books of 2022 * Finalist for the CALIBA Golden Poppy Award * A Goodreads Readers Choice Nominee"Hip, entertaining...imaginative."—Kirkus, starred review * "Essential." —Min Jin Lee * "A Herculean effort."—Lisa Ling * "A must-read."—Ijeoma Oluo * "Get two copies."—Shea Serrano * "A book we've needed for ages." —Celeste Ng *
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Moguls, Monsters and Madmen

An Uncensored Life in Show Business

by Barry Avrich ...

A sharp and witty exposé of show business and notorious charactersBarry Avrich is a Montreal-born, self-made film producer/director, flamboyant advertising executive, and legendary biographer and connector of moguls and stars. For over three decades he has relentlessly produced films on some of the most notorious show-business titans and also found the time to market and promote feature films, ... Read more

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A sharp and witty exposé of show business and notorious charactersBarry Avrich is a Montreal-born, self-made film producer/director, flamboyant advertising executive, and legendary biographer and connector of moguls and stars. For over three decades he has relentlessly produced films on some of the most notorious show-business titans and also found the time to market and promote feature films,
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The Brightest Star

A Historical Novel Based on the True Story of Anna May Wong

by Gail Tsukiyama ...

A LIBRARYREADS PICK AND BEST BOOK CLUB PICK OF 2023“A writer of astonishing grace, delicacy, and feeling.”—Michael Chabon, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay“A beautiful, haunting book.”—Karen Joy Fowler, New York Times bestselling author of Booth and We Are All Completely Beside OurselvesThe beloved bestselling author of The C... ... Read more

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A LIBRARYREADS PICK AND BEST BOOK CLUB PICK OF 2023“A writer of astonishing grace, delicacy, and feeling.”—Michael Chabon, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay“A beautiful, haunting book.”—Karen Joy Fowler, New York Times bestselling author of Booth and We Are All Completely Beside OurselvesThe beloved bestselling author of The C...
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Red Carpet

Hollywood, China, and the Global Battle for Cultural Supremacy

by Erich Schwartzel ...

**"This is a fascinating book. It will educate you. Schwartzel has done some extraordinary reporting." — The New York Times Book Review“In this highly entertaining but deeply disturbing book, Erich Schwartzel demonstrates the extent of our cultural thrall to China. His depiction of the craven characters, American and Chinese, who have enabled this situation represents a significant feat of ... Read more

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**"This is a fascinating book. It will educate you. Schwartzel has done some extraordinary reporting." — The New York Times Book Review“In this highly entertaining but deeply disturbing book, Erich Schwartzel demonstrates the extent of our cultural thrall to China. His depiction of the craven characters, American and Chinese, who have enabled this situation represents a significant feat of
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