In the colorful tradition of Orwell and Hemingway, Maugham and Theroux, Jerry Hopkins recalls his first decade as a Bangkok expatriate by profiling twenty-five of the city's most unforgettable characters. Among them are the man thought to be the model for Colonel Kurtz in Apocalypse Now , an advertising executive who photographs Thai bargirls for Playboy , an Oscar-winning screenwriter who moved there to die, a Catholic priest who has l ...
"This portrait of Japanese country life reminds us that at its core, a happy and healthy life is based on the bonds of food, family, tradition, community, and the richness of nature" —John Einarsen, Founding Editor and Art Director of Kyoto Journal What would it be like to move to Japan, leaving everyone you know behind, to become part of a traditional Japanese household? At Home in Japan tells an extraordinary true story of ...
In the last twenty years, Michael Field has emerged as one of the most fascinating poets of the Victorian era. Through their collaborative partnership as “Michael Field,” Katharine Bradley and Edith Cooper engaged in the aesthetic and decadent movements of the fin de siecle, while their poetry and verse drama articulate ideas associated with the New Woman and boldly express queer and lesbian desire. Michael Field: Decadent Moderns extends the ...
Looking back into European history, you would find amazing facts about wars, empires and the early leaders’ hunger for power. It’s amazing how you can look back and take a peek but not really live in those times. Thankfully, we have picture books reflecting the subject. Go ahead and grab a copy today. ...
Let us tell you a story of bravery and magic. The Arthurian Folk Tales contain many life lessons because they are more than just magic and good fate. They tell about pain, suffering and why goodness must always be chosen over evil. Further, such tales open the eyes to the culture and tradition of Britain. Grab a copy today. ...
King Arthur is well known in folklore as a hero. He was a wise and brave king who defended his kingdom from all sorts of magic and evil. The stories of King Arthur have bonded together nations in mutual understanding of the values and lessons from his tales. Would you like to know some of the most popular Arthurian folk tales? Then read this book today! ...
It’s very understandable if your child does not find European history interesting at first. Maybe that’s the first reaction to history kids make anyway. After all, history is about going back to the past albeit only imaginatively. But if you present historical facts in with pictures and a great layout, learning while having fun can happen. Grab a copy now. ...
In this educational story book, we're going to discuss some of the characters present in Arthurian folktales. Such folktales are reflective of how the early Europeans lived and thought. It is important to highlight these because they will help children realize the big difference between then and now, particularly when it comes to language, culture, tradition and art. Read this book today! ...
Did you know that the Squire’s Tales are the Arthurian Folk Tales? These are beautiful stories that have united Britain in bringing hopes and in looking forward to the future of King Arthur. You see, stories have the power to bring emotions to the surface and that will lead to the creation of an equal ground for nations to share. Read the Arthurian Folk Tales today. ...
