Studs Terkel meets Asian America. The author, affiliated with Queens College at the time the book was compiled, records oral histories from first through fourth generation Asian Americans from China, Cambodia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Japan, and Pacific Islands. (Chinese immigrants began to officially arrive in 1848; they were not allowed to apply for citizenship until 1943. Japanese and Koreans were not allowed citizenship until 1952; Filipinos and Asian Indians beat them by six years) These histories are grouped into three major section: Living In America; Americanization; and Refections on Interracial Marriage. In "Living In America", selections include Will Hao on being a true Hawaiian, and Andrea Kim on being born and raised in Hawaii, but not being Hawaiian. Sam Sue, a Chinese American lawyer, talks about growing up bitterly in Clarksdale Mississippi during a time of segregation. The Americanization section includes stories of escape and exodus, the bumpy road of acculturation, 3 stories just on run-ins with traffic cops (driving while Asian), and over 9 stories on Americanization, racism, tension, being Asian versus being American, and even on being a minority within a minority. Cao O discusses life as an ethnic Chinese in Vietnam and being Chinese-Vietnamese in America and dealing with social service agencies in Chinatown that is staffed by Hong-Kong born Chinese. In "No Tea, Thank You", Setsuko K. discusses the subtleties between the generations, such as politeness and their hidden meanings (when "no" means "yes", and "yes" means "no"). In a sub-section of nine stories about family, Cao O discusses the idea of 'obligation', while Hideo K talks about the "Company as Friend". Tony Ham discusses Mah-Jonng as a family social focus. In a sub-section on religion, there is an interesting piece on Koreans and church membership. In one of eight stories on "Interracial Marriage", Jody Sandler writes talks about "So He's Not a Jewish Doctor", in which a 23 year old Woodmere Long Island Five Town girl marries an Asian America and faces pressures from family and friends, and contrasts Tony's values with those she grew up with in Five Towns.

This book by Joann Lee is an excellent book on Asian-Americans. It tells the life stories of Asian-Americans without so much stereotypical baggage found elsewhere.

It shows Asian-Americans as people. Instead of the shallow, stereotypical views found in the movies, it gave me a deeper view of what it feels like and means to be a person of Asian descent living in America. And it does so honestly. It gives the reader a view into a very intimate but often overlooked part of life in America.

I recommend this to all who are interested in this topic.The book reads well and easily.

Enjoy!

An excellent overview of what it is to be Asian American in America today. Joann Lee writes beautifully and puts you in touch with the individual struggles and victories of her subjects. A must read.

When I first read this book (more years ago than I care to recall) it ignited my interest in so-called sword and sorcery epics. Tanith Lee's lost child-woman draws you into her story from the opening chapter and I would definitely rate this as a read-at-one-sitting book because it is absolutely impossible to put down. It is one of the most broad ranging and breath-taking adventures as the heroine-of-many-names struggles to find her lost race, her identity and her destiny. From healer to warrior to enslaved goddess and reluctant birthgiver, she enchants, saddens and delights. She and her world are beautifully detailed, as are its occupants. The only thing that makes up for reading the last page is the knowledge that the two sequels ("Shadowfire:Vazkor, Son of Vazkor" and "Quest for the White Witch") are just as brilliant and provide a most satisfying, if unexpected, conclusion. Get this if you can - then hunt for the sequels. You will not regret it!

In this tale of blood, love, violence, beauty, magic, dreams, brutal murder, swords'n'sorcery, rape, battle and deadly races, we follow a woman on a journey of self-discovery. First a Goddess, then a slave, later a pawn in the game of an emperor who shows her her true nature and leads her to understand what she is looking for. And then the end of this story.. a twist of the plot and atmosphere so totally unexpected I couldn't believe it at first. Terrific.

This was the first book I read of Tanith Lee and she has since become my favorite author. This is a story of a grown woman who wakes inside a volcano. She finds she is the last of a unknown race and this is her story of her search to find herself. Traveling through lands full of vast ancient cities and strange religions you will find yourself engulfed with the beauty and loneliness of her quest.

"Way out west in Cactus County there was a horse named Calico. She wasn't very pretty...but she was very smart. She was the smartest fastest horse in all of Cactus County." She could run like "greased lightning", and she could smell like a bloodhound. "Her nose was so keen she could track a bee through a blizzard." She was owned by a cowboy named Hank, and "...she would go to the end of the trail for Hank. They had a language all their own and understood each other perfectly." Life was good and happy for everyone who lived in Cactus County, no locks, no fences, and no sheriff or jail. But across the Cactus River were the Badlands where the villains of this story lived. And the meanest, sneakiest, absolutely worst bad man of them all was Stewy Stinker. He was so mean, "he would hold up Santa Claus on Christmas Eve if he had a chance." So sit back and get comfortable and see what happened when Stewy Stinker and his nasty gang came to town..... First published in 1941, Calico The Wonder Horse is as fresh and entertaining today, as it was over fifty years ago. This is an old fashioned, action packed, rootin' tootin' western that has it all...cattle rustling, hold-ups, a stampede and kidnapping, a wild and thrilling stagecoach chase, and through it all, Calico comes to the rescue, outsmarts the bad guys and saves the day. Virginia Lee Burton's clever, witty text is dramatic, engaging and full of wild west colloquialisms that will have both kids and adults laughing and cheering at all the fun. Her marvelous comic strip illustrations are expressive and full of detail and beg to be pored over and explored. Put it all together and you have the makings of a timeless classic to share with friends, family and future generations. Perfect for youngsters 4-8, Calico The Wonder Horse is a masterpiece and a MUST for every home library.

The illustrations of this Wild West comedy saga are just as good as the lively and creative prose. Easy to read in one sitting as a great "before bed" story. The adventure and humor will keep even those with short attention spans listening intently. The ending is perfect!

My 2 1/2 year old daughter and I love this book! Best of all, and unlike many of our other favorites, the hero (Calico) is female whose merit is based on her intellect and problem-solving skills. I really like that subliminal message. I'll admit that at first I was a little put off by the artsy "comic book" format, but it grows on you, and I appreciate it more each time I read it. This book and Mike Mulligan are must-have Burton books.

I found this book at our local library and just loved the illustrations- my one year old took to them as well, so we bought our own copy- the pages are sturdy so he can turn them with minor wear-as we read it every morning with our breakfast- the book has such clean vibrant pictures of things we use every morning and my son has already learned what all the items are in the book and where we have them in our house. Such a joy to read with your child!

Children can't resist this one! I gave a copy of The Chair Where Bear Sits to my neighbor's little girl and watched her eyes widen. She loved it. The flat screen just doesn't do this book justice. It's breathtaking.

THE CHAIR WHERE BEAR SITS is an innovative variation on the well-loved "House that Jack Built," with its same catchy rhythms leading to a rambunctuous climax. It's also a rebus, cleverly concocted by Russell Benfanti's playful, eye-catching illustrations. Children will love the rhymes and the chance to fill in the rebus words. They will be learning to read - without the struggle. This book is lively and fun - exactly what Lee Wardlaw's fans expect.

I was suprised that I could understand her poetry. She rights in a way that is easy to understant.

I read it Three times and in many ways realized that she was saying with different words some of the very thoughts, emotions and feelings that inspire me to write. I particularly liked her forward. She explains what she does in very consise terms, terms that I have not been able to explain myself. I'm reduced to tears. Poetry is a wonderful expression of the innermost, the trick is to be able to convey to others so that they understand, the simplest or most complex notions in as few words as possible. She seems to have attained that sensitivity very aptly. I throughly enjoyed this book and look forward to more of her work in the future.

The big surprise in this, Lady Lee Andrew's third anthology, is the original illustrations which she provided to accompany the text. Never have the time worn subjects of life, loss, love and family been so delicately carressed.

With all of the recent information floating around about "High-Speed" internet connections, one can literally go insane trying to decipher fact from fiction, not to mention attempting to figure out which service is right for YOU. When I came across this book, which I did here on amazon, I was very excited, but still unsure of what I would be getting my hands on. I thought that perhaps it would assist me a little here or there, and help out with the most basic information possible.

To my surprise, and delight, this book was truly AWESOME. So much so that I just received it a couple of weeks ago, and I'm now on my second reading. The book is packed with information. It not only delves into the aspects of Cable Modems and DSL(which is does so very intensely), but also tells you how you can optimize your standard dial-up modem connection to the internet. You can't lose with this book--if you already have an internet connection, the knowledge on getting the most out of THAT hook-up is worth the price of the book. In addition, the author definitely has a sense of humor, and that REALLY helps when you sit down to read a book, and along with educating you, you're also given a dose of humor that's JUST ENOUGH to make the education FUN.

The book also gives the reader information on what to do in order to have your computer completely in order BEFORE the installation of a broadband hook-up takes place, whether you do it yourself, or somebody's going to be installing it for you. This book even delves into how computers work, and the processes of computers connecting to one another to put the wheels of the internet into motion. The reader won't be BOGGED down with this, however, as the book is written in a very clear, concise manner. You'll also learn little tricks here and there throughout the book on how to maintain your computer for overall optimal performace. What a great book--I couldn't recommend it more highly!

DSL? Cable Modem? Satellite? Wireless? These are among the choices you will have to make if you decide to "upgrade" to high speed Internet access. It's difficult to know which one will work best for you. This book helps to explain the differences between each of them. The introductory part explains ways to get higher speeds from your current analog modem before diving into the different kinds of high speed Internet options you have.

The second part of the book is divided into chapters explaining ISDN, DSL, satellite, and wireless Internet and how each one works. It also gives you an idea of which specific type might work best for your individual needs. The next part of the book is divided into chapters explaining how to install whichever service you've decided on, complete with "installation checklists" at the end of these chapters.

There are also a couple chapters devoted to keeping your PC secure from "hacker attacks," which is always a problem, but even more so if you have this kind of Internet connection. Finally, there's a section devoted to troubleshooting problems, even a glossary at the book's end so you can familiarize yourself with related terms, and if nothing else amaze your friends with your knowledge of this technology!

This book provides an excellent overview of the high speed Internt technology available today.

I have read some of Mark Soper's work before (Upgrading and Repairing PCs, SmartComputing, etc.) and have always found it to informative and relevant to what I needed. This book is no exception. Incredibly readable and humorous for a computer book, it provides an excellent balance between technical detail and practical knowledge. Easy to understand and yet packed with information, this is a must have book for anyone even slightly interested in high-speed Internet access. I recommend this book to anyone who is considering broadband, anyone who already has it, or just anyone who enjoys emerging technologies.

This book is an absolute read for any person wanting to learn a little about the darker side of life and abortion. The title Casualties of Indulgences hits the nail on the head. This author, with her very refreshing and unique way of getting her point made, does just that. She minces no words when detailing her tragic background and experiences with abortion. But, she does not share these details with a beg for sympathy. She offers anecdotes that are sometimes hysterical but grabs you by the collar and shoves reality down your throat. Don't read this book if you are looking to "sling mud". You won't find any to sling if you read this with an open mind and accept what it is she is attempting to point out.

Sadly, there are some printing errors which are obviously just printing errors but they arrive at a bad time, forcing you to pay more attention to those details than the detail of the book itself. Nonetheless, this is a very powerful tale with a clear and honest message. A great quote from the book "Unfortunately, one learns (at least in my case) to get pissed off in an effort to evade the reality of being pissed on!" Referring to rage encountered with her sexual abuse and her abortion. A very good read.

I have read many books on abortion. I have learned from reading these many books on abortion. But, I have never read a book quite like this one. From the beginning the author throws you directly into the mesh with her introduction; "I found myself utterly disappointed by many people I thought were true to their cause, whether their cause was pro-life or pro-choice. I had once found these "pro" people valiant members of a battle courageously searching for an unfettered way to show the truths in the subject of abortion. They now proved to be nothing more than avaricious attention seekers, similar to the opposing parties they attack." This is from the very first paragraph. If you are reading this book with a certain objectiveness you can't help but to be hooked from the very beginning.

The author gives you a brief history of her youth. Her comical descriptions of a most harsh life amazed me; I almost saw her laughing as I laughed while at the same time attempted to understand the harshness of what she described. She certainly validates her position as a "pro" person. So few books on abortion are written from the perspective of those most vulnerable to the realities of an unwanted pregnancy and its possible termination. And though you will find yourself very entertained by the brief bio at the start you will soon find yourself in the midst of a serious education. The information given is rather brief in some parts but very concise. You are left wanting to find out more (if you have a REAL interest in this topic) and in some cases asking yourself "is she serious?". From what I have found this stuff is concrete.

Overall this is a great book. Very entertaining and amazingly easy to read despite the complicated information it contains. Once I started reading it I did not put it down until I was finished. Though there some parts that are rather disturbing (history of her sexual abuse, experience with abortion, abortion methods) I will be giving this book to my 15 year old daughter as an additional method for arming herself. There appears to be a lot of things out there that are well concealed from parents. As a widowed mother of a teen daughter I need all the info I can get. I found a great deal in this book.

I learned more about the "personality" of abortion in this one book than I have in any other text I have read about the issue. I personally am at the opposite end of the spectrum politically from Ms. Lee, but definitely have changed some of my views on abortion and social responsibility since reading this book.
Challenging some of her determinations, I made queries to find out just how off-base she really was. Was I disappointed! You will not find the general unsubstantiated claims often found in abortion books with this one. She holds true to herself and her cause.
A great read that will certainly have you asking yourself "does this really happen?".

This is the first book of Rachel Lee's that I have read that will have me eagerly looking out for new books by her. The story was gripping and the romantic interest of Kate and Connor kept me hungering for more of them and saddened when the book ended.

Connor was a damn good profiler for the police--that's why he had to quit. When the police are stumped for clues about a new serial killer, Connor gets sucked into his old nightmares again. During her married life, Kate Devane has lived a life of hell. Only just getting her emotion feet back under her, she 'escapes' into cyberspace & finds a friend...and an enemy. Unfortunately, her illusion of safety is shattered when she is targeted by the killer....

This was my first book by Rachel Lee and it won't be my last. Kate and Conner's relationship had an interesting twist and kept me wanting more. I'll definetly loan it out to my friends.

This past year, it was suggested to me my the publisher of our 6th grade social studies textbook to have the students read the Ch'I-Lin purse in conjunction with our chapter on Ancient China. I cannot tell you how much my students loved this book. They are just wonderful. Of particular interest to my 6th grade girls was the story of the carp fish who gives up her immortality for love. I also have to confess, I really enjoyed this book myself and plan that in years to come, should I have a daughter, I will be reading this book to her.

This book was given to my son as a Christmas gift last year and he didn't bother to read it at first. But once he started he couldn't put it down! The stories are very interesting and a Chinese friend told me these are the authentic Chinese stories, unlike some that were Americanized, she herself heard of these stories when she grew up.

Absolutely a good book for young adults.

As the mother of a daughter adopted from China I struggle with keeping her background alive in her day to day life. This is just one of many books I read to her at night to celebrate her homeland. Its very well written and easy to understand. She was adopted at three, so often she corrects my pronunciation, and it warms my heart !! I recomend this book to all families of chinese adoptees.

This cookbook is about TAIWANESE cuisine not CHINESE. I searched high and low for this book, there have been many books written about Chinese food but not Taiwanese food which has more flavors -- not just salty but sweet, spicy, etc. This is what makes Taiwanese food different and incredibly delicious. The book has beautiful mouthwatering recipes and pictures and are simple enough to make if you can find all the ingredients.

If you are Taiwanese or like Taiwanese food, this is the cookbook to get because sadly, you will not find too many out there.

This is a great cookbook...my husband is Norwegian and he likes Chinese food. We dont have many Chinese food here, so I often make food at home. He loves the dishes! He is skepical over some dishes, but he likes most of them. The cookbook makes it easier for both of us since I am a Taiwanese who misses Taiwanese food terribly and my husband who enjoys Asian food. Afterall, this is a nice cookbook and has easy to follow instructions.

This is one of my favorite cookbooks of all time! Like all the Chinese cookbooks published by Wei-chuan, it is a treasury of absolutely authentic, delicious recipes. The recipes are well-written and clear, and they are accompanied by beautiful photographs of not only the finished dish but also the various steps in the preparation or cooking. Most importantly, the recipes let me recreate faithfully the foods of my homeland. I have made about half the dishes presented in this book, and all have been utterly delectable, make-again successes. This book is, moreover, a great addition to any library of Chinese cookbooks, since it presents the distinctive cuisine of the island of Taiwan, with its characteristic emphasis on local seafoods; use of varieties of rice, including rice flours and rice noodles; the influence of Japanese cuisine from 50 years of Japanese colonialism; and the influence of aboriginal foodways. This is, like all the Wei-chuan cookbooks, one of the best Chinese cookbooks available in the English language and a must-have for serious lovers of Chinese cuisine!