Asian Students

From the New York Times bestselling author of Pachinko, a "mesmerizing" novel about the Korean-American daughter of first-generation immigrants striving to join Manhattan's inner circle (USA Today). Casey Han is a strong-willed, Queens-bred daughter of Korean immigrants immersed in a glamorous...

Who, or what, was the real enemy in Vietnam? The ever-elusive, jungle-wise Viet Cong and their NVA allies? The oppressive heat and torrential rains? The leeches, mosquitoes, and the jungle itself? Or the army whose regulations made you carry a .45 even though the firing pin was broken? Perhaps, each in their own way, they all were... and John Shook battled them all. In One Soldier, he recounts his experiences and describes how he faced—and overcame—all the enemies a machine-gunner encountered in the Nam. Straight-from-the-shoulder, Shook tells of search and destroy patrols and night ...

"I do want you, jailbait.” His gaze drops to my lips, his eyes darkening with lust. “I just can’t let myself have you.” I’ve been banished to Switzerland with a fake name, forced by my father to spend a year teaching spoiled rich kids as punishment for humiliating him. I’m supposed to stay out of trouble, to avoid scandals, to learn responsibility. I’m not supposed to meet her. I fucked up before I even set foot within the hallowed halls of RCA. And there she is. In my class. In the halls. In my veins. Every fucking where. She’s going to be my downfall. Or maybe, my ...

In The Ocean in the School, Rick Bonus tells the stories of Pacific Islander students as they and their allies struggled to transform a university they believed did not value their presence.

East House is the oldest and least desirable dorm on campus, but it has a draw for lonely university freshman Aleeza Kassam: Jay Hoque, the hot and broody student who vanished from East House five months ago without a trace. It’s irresistible to an aspiring investigative journalist like Aleeza. But when she starts receiving texts from Jay, the mystery takes an unexpected turn. To put it mildly.

Carson Bradley is the CEO of Bradley Pharmaceutical Corporation, a powerful and influential multi-billion dollar drug empire. His wealth spans beyond anyone's imagination, but is useless to his lonely soul, which has been dormant since the death of his first love to cancer. Every day he strives for the sake of his research because he's determined to eradicate that vile disease forever. Lillian Ly is a young, humble medical student whose compassion for people is boundless.

Forget what you think you know about "shy, innocent" Asian women. You've seen the stereotypes: the demure, submissive good girl or the exotic, hyper-sexualized seductress. But if you are a Western man looking for love (or lust) in China, believing those myths will leave you broke, confused, and possibly with wrist pain. In Chinese Girl Confessions, Angelina Zhang pulls back the curtain on the private lives, bedroom habits, and dating strategies of modern Chinese women. This is a raw, no-holds-barred guide to what really happens behind closed doors. The Myth of Innocence: Why we pretend to ...

Unlock your academic dreams with "Funding Her Dreams: College Scholarships for Women" This essential resource offers insider tips, detailed application strategies, and inspiring success stories to help you navigate the world of scholarships. Whether you're a high school senior, a college student, or a non-traditional learner, this guide empowers you to secure the financial aid you need to achieve your educational goals. Discover the path to a debt-free education and transform your future today! Brought to you by Scholarship Success Center

ILLUSTRATED IMAGES – FULL-COLOR PAGES INSIDE! A Fun, Visual, and Fact-Packed Journey into the World’s Largest Land Animal How heavy is an elephant’s brain? Why do they flap their ears? Can they remember everything? Elephant Facts for Kids is the ultimate guide for young readers who are curious about one of the most intelligent and powerful animals on Earth. Packed with full-color illustrations, fun comparisons, and fascinating facts, this book turns learning into a wild adventure. Whether your child is studying elephants in school or simply fascinated by wildlife, this book delivers ...

From Lawrence Ross, author of The Divine Nine, Blackballed is an explosive and controversial book that rips the veil off America's hidden secret: America's colleges have fostered a racist environment that makes them hostile spaces for African American students. Blackballed exposes the white fraternity and sorority system, with traditions of racist parties and songs and assaults on black students; and the universities themselves, who name campus buildings after racist men and women.

Aracely -- L.A. crime mystery attracts two (male and female) law school students who take risks and combine their incomplete legal training and investigative skills with enthusiasm to try to solve a murder. They skirt the law themselves and run afoul of dangerous characters, all the while falling in love. Plus Short Stories of various types, including another Aracely mystery.

Tyler Buckner was looking forward to his first year of college. Before classes even start, he encounters an ethereally beautiful Japanese woman who wants to take him home. He knew it was too good to be true but he followed her nonetheless. After taking his virginity, she shows her true arachnid form as a Joroguma: the legendary spider woman. He survived the encounter, but he will do so changed forever. Becoming a Jorogumo starts with Tyler’s initial meeting with the deadly but beautiful creature of Japanese legend. Left changed forever, he will have to adjust to his new powers and urges, ...

Fitz is all about the rigors of science... ...until he's offered a shot at being the Wizard's Apprentice! Step back into the continuing adventures of Kevin Fitzgerald, Sophie Calais, his beautiful and staggeringly intelligent assistant, and his struggle to learn magic and live up to the title! This time, Brant has something up his sleeve, and it's not a string of colorful handkerchiefs! Fitz is given a mission. There's a bear. Well, a bear that was turned into a woman. Actually, a bear that was turned into a woman who was spurned and turned back into a bear. He's supposed to 'soften' her, ...

Plant Your Feet Firmly is an intimate glimpse of Asian America. Through the pages of seven short stories, the listener is treated to a delicate taste of ordinary people living extraordinary lives - from a cool grandpa to a grieving mother to a disillusioned husband.

How (Not) to Have an Arranged Marriage is written and read with poignant honesty by Dr Amir Khan, bestselling author of The Doctor Will See You Now. Heartwarming and hilarious, it follows the adventures of a young Muslim student doctor, torn between his traditional family and his whirlwind...

Rick Nagano is a graduate student in the history department at USC, struggling to make rent on the South Los Angeles apartment near the neighborhood where his family once lived. When he lands a job as a research assistant for the elderly Mrs. W--, the heir to an oil fortune, he sees it at first simply as a source of extra cash. But as he grows closer to the iconoclastic, charming, and feisty Mrs. W--, he gets drawn into a world of privilege and wealth far different from his racially mixed, blue-collar beginnings.

This book is designed to introduce a teacher to debating activities and a student to debating terminology, case construction, and role fulfillment. It covers Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister, Leader of Opposition, Deputy Leader of Opposition, the Whips and Reply speakers as well as argument construction and rebuttals. The guide also details different kinds of debate cases and types of arguments to use. Created by the National Team Adjudicator for Thailand 2010, Mr. Gary writes in an easy to understand and modular manner to build your skills as a debater.

“An upbeat chronicle of [Clavel’s] children’s school experiences in Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Tokyo…[offering] advice about vetting schools and enriching children’s education.” —Kirkus Reviews “An intriguing volume on the differences in global education.” —Library Journal A...

How do you tell your child that you won't be there when they grow up? Unwell is the raw, honest story of a mother who writes to her unborn child, sharing her decision of choosing not to be a mother. She doesn't choose abortion. Nor does she consider adoption. Instead, she decides to give her child a fighting chance in life, without the angst and drama that's shaped her own bittersweet life.

Vietnamese girls are a minefield. A very hot minefield. We have the allure, but we’re also a load of trouble, an enigma wrapped in a mystery... and a bowl of pho. We come on strong, then suddenly back away. We wear extremely revealing clothes but faint at the mention of sex. Our college girls look like ladies of the night, while our ladies of the night look like college girls. Hey, it's Vietnam! It's Vietnamese dating culture. And this book is your complete guide to surviving it. Is it English practice or is it a date? (Stop wasting your money). Don't get catfished: Spot the fakes before ...