Dragon Chica

Author : May-lee Chai
Publisher : Gemma
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781934848487

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Dragon Chica by May-lee Chai Pdf

Nea, a Chinese Cambodian teenager, has survived the Khmer Rouge only to land in poverty in Texas. Her small family struggles to get by when a miracle occurs. Wealthy and mysterious, Auntie and Uncle write to say they are alive and well, running a Chinese restaurant in Nebraska. As Nea helps pack Hefty bags with meager belongings for a journey into the American Midwest, little does she know their miracle has a dark side. Soon family secrets, small town resentments, lies born of wartime and a forbidden love threaten to tear them apart forever. In the tradition of Holden Caulfield and Scout Finch, Nea must fight to save her family...and herself.

Author : Frances Pauli
Publisher : Frances Pauli
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2017-05-22
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Storm Dragon by Frances Pauli Pdf

Author : Helaine Mario
Publisher : Oceanview Publishing
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2015-08-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781608091904

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Firebird by Helaine Mario Pdf

Firebird has it all—mystery, suspense, drama, politics, romance and sensitivity. And added to that are vivid locations—Maine, New York City, Washington, D.C., and Russia and an author that makes you feel like you are there. Now mix in rich characters as well with heroic bravery and devotion to family, friends, and country, and you have an incredibly powerful novel. Throw in twist and turns and threats and a great plot and you have an electrifying thriller.

Author : Barbara Abercrombie
Publisher : New World Library
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781577319573

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Cherished by Barbara Abercrombie Pdf

Twenty-one writers put into words the depth of grief felt after their animals' deaths, the lessons learned from their lives, how these animals changed them, and the joy they left behind. With rare literary texture and insight, they convey how pets fit into the messiness of life, and how life changes because of them.

Author : May-lee Chai,Winberg Chai
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2014-11-25
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780698141070

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China A to Z by May-lee Chai,Winberg Chai Pdf

A practical and accessible guide to an ancient but rapidly changing culture—now revised and updated Perfect for business, pleasure, or armchair travelers, China A to Z explains the customs, culture, and etiquette essential for any trip or for anyone wanting to understand this complex country. In one hundred brief, reader-friendly essays alphabetized by subject, this fully revised and updated edition provides a crash course in the etiquette and politics of contemporary China as well as the nation’s geography and venerable history. In it, readers will discover: · How the recently selected President and his advisors approach global relations · Why China is considered the fastest growing market for fashion and luxury goods · What you should bring when visiting a Chinese household · What’s hot in Chinese art · How recent scandals impact Chinese society From architecture and body language to Confucianism and feng shui, China A to Z offers accessible and authoritative information about China.

Author : Wenying Xu
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 513 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2022-08-15
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781538157329

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Historical Dictionary of Asian American Literature and Theater by Wenying Xu Pdf

A Library Journal Best Reference Book of 2022 This book represents the culmination of over 150 years of literary achievement by the most diverse ethnic group in the United States. Diverse because this group of ethnic Americans includes those whose ancestral roots branch out to East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, and Western Asia. Even within each of these regions, there exist vast differences in languages, cultures, religions, political systems, and colonial histories. From the earliest publication in 1887 to the latest in 2021, this dictionary celebrates the incredibly rich body of fiction, poetry, memoirs, plays, and children’s literature. Historical Dictionary of Asian American Literature and Theater, Second Edition contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has more than 700 cross-referenced entries on genres, major terms, and authors. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about this topic.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1504 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1867-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:555077027

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The army list by Anonim Pdf

Author : J.S. Wilder
Publisher : Rowan Publishing LLC
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2022-09-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781386120902

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Alien Dragon's Bride by J.S. Wilder Pdf

Down on her luck and her dad's hospital bills mounting, Megan needs money fast and with jobs hard to find, she joins a surrogate program. What’s the worst that could happen? Levx never wanted to come to earth during the evacuation of his planet. But their species are headed for extinction if they don’t find mates among the humans. Three of his brothers have found females including producing offspring. Now their father has issued a command that all princes not bound must find a lover and reproduce. Fine. He’ll buy a woman to carry his child and then wipe his hands of this whole human mess. Megan finds herself falling for Levx but she never planned on surrendering anything more than her womb. But can she take a risk once she learns the truth of what he is?

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 600 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : American literature
ISBN : UGA:32108053057579

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The Missouri Review by Anonim Pdf

Author : Rei Toma
Publisher : VIZ Media LLC
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2017-04-04
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9781421596655

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The Water Dragon’s Bride, Vol. 1 by Rei Toma Pdf

A young boy named Subaru comes to Asahi’s aid, but despite his help, Asahi must endure a test of survival! Will she be able to make it out alive, or will she end up being sacrificed? -- VIZ Media

Author : Real Dragon
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2013-06-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781483617138

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The Dragon Chronicles by Real Dragon Pdf

The following tale is a story of fact and fiction. The characters are real, but some of the circumstances may be based on harmless fiction. Please forgive me if any of you little dragons are offended in any way. Before I can start the tale, I have to thank all the dragon relatives for their kindness and assistance when the Lord of Thunder struck down our Bear Dragon. 10 Real Dragon In particular, I remember the year spent at the country school, at the home of Ed and Margerite dragon. The walk back to the farm after school still is a vivid memory to me. I think this experience instilled in me the love for nature that still exists today. Again, I would like to thank this dragon family for their kindness and hospitality. The tale begins.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2010-07
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780545200547

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Dragon's Fall Fair by Anonim Pdf

Dragon and his friends throw a Fall Fair to celebrate fall, but nothing goes according to plan.

Author : Stephen H. Levinsohn
Publisher : De Gruyter Mouton
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : UTEXAS:059173015231602

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The Inga Language by Stephen H. Levinsohn Pdf

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Author : May-Lee Chai
Publisher : Temple University Press
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1592136176

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Hapa Girl by May-Lee Chai Pdf

A vivid depiction of the racism suffered by a mixed-race family in rural South Dakota.

Author : May-lee Chai
Publisher : Gemma
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2013-10-10
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781936846467

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Tiger Girl by May-lee Chai Pdf

Nightmares of war flood the waking memories of Nea Chhim, a 19-year-old survivor of the Cambodian Killing Fields. In this sequel to the acclaimed Dragon Chica, Nea, a struggling college student, decides she must confront the past. Without telling Ma, she hops on a cross-country bus in Nebraska to seek out her biological father in Southern California. Nea comes face to face with a man wounded by survivor’s guilt who refuses to acknowledge the family’s secrets. It is up to Nea to find the truth. Tiger Girl weaves together Cambodian folklore and its painful past with contemporary American life to create an unforgettable novel about love, war, and acceptance.