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      • Trusted Partner
        Fiction
        July 2015

        We Will Have Bread

        by Miao Wei

        “We will have bread, and we will have everything.” This is a motto that helps David Young survive hardship. As his food import company develops, he is wealthy, contented, and has plenty of time to try the best cuisine around the world. During a gourmet travel, he entered into relationship with Helen, a relationship built on shared passion for wining and dining and full of fascinating tasting trips. However, a sudden illness deprived David of his appetite and also his lover. Relying on an utterly healthy diet, David experiences changes not only in his daily routines, but also in his life desires.

      • Teaching, Language & Reference

        Nishan Book Series·China Tales·The Legend of Dumplings

        by Judy Petrosian

        The Legend of Dumplings tells the origin and tale of Chinese dumplings with the story of the outstanding medical scientist Zhang Zhongjing of the Eastern Han Dynasty. On the way home, Dr. Zhang Zhongjing saw a girl crying because her ears were frozen. Dr. Zhang prescribed the mixture of medicine which could be eaten as food, and made flour parcels of mixture named “jiao er” (dumpling). Dr. Zhang instructed the villagers that eating “jiao er” in winter would cure the frozen ears. So every Chinese New Year from then on people made and ate dumplings to remind them of kind Dr. Zhang Zhongjing.

      • Children's & YA

        China Tales·A Present for the Emperor

        by Yung-Jyy Liu

        A Present for the Emperor beginning with the story of Mei Mei crossing through time and space in her dream to help the boy to present gifts to empire, tells what the dumplings look like and how to make dumplings. Mei Mei came to grandma’s home, a “Siheyuan” in Beijing after a long journey from Australia. When Mei Mei was sleeping she back to the ancient time, where she saw a little boy was crying on the field. After asking, Mei Mei knew that the emperor demanded each family to present a gift to him. However, the boy’s family was too poor to buy gifts. So Mei Mei followed the boy home and taught the family to make dumplings as gifts. In the end, the emperor appreciated the gifts very much.

      • Children's & YA

        Sweet Rice Dumplings

        by Dongni Bao

        From thrilling boat races, to the consumption of rice dumplings, the dragon boat festival of today is a celebration of Chinese traditions all over the world. The author explores the origins of the festival, its customs, and the races themselves. Beautifully detailed illustrations which let you experience the beauty and energy of this ancient festival.

      • Children's & YA
        September 2020

        Tales Around the World 15

        by Candy Tang

        If you can make the King leave his seat with a lie, you can get his throne! This and other wonderful stories from around the world, like Don Quixote’s Adventures, and The Legend of Dumplings.

      • Food & Drink
        April 2019

        Homemade Dim Sum

        by Koh Sai Ngo

        Dim sum is meant to be tasted and shared among family and friends, and brings them closer through these small portioned snacks. But, with recurring cases of adulterated food, the only way to ensure the food consumed is safe is to make it yourself. Madam Koh Sai Ngo insists on using unbleached flour, making dumpling skin herself with no added MSG, to ensure that everyone in her family dine at ease. This book presents 50 dim sum recipes from Madam Koh Sai Ngo, including sweet and savoury bao, mantou, dumplings, siu mai, rice noodle rolls, steamed cakes, steamed meat and steamed rice. The step-by-step recipes provide readers with detailed instructions to make homely and practical Chinese dim sum. Now, you can even enjoy these goodies at home!

      • Fantasy & magical realism (Children's/YA)
        October 2020

        The Temple of Ghosts

        by Keith Brumpton

        Legend has it that in the far south of the Pork-i kingdom there is a crumbling old temple. Anyone who can spend a night there and live to see the dawn will be rewarded with fabulous treasure. By order of greedy Emperor Ping-Pong, the Kung-Fu Pigs agree to take up the challenge. But when they see the temple where they must spend the night, their hearts sink like very heavy dumplings. This must be the spookiest building in the whole kingdom. Will any of them live to see daybreak?

      • Seduction With Ukrainian Food

        by Yevhen Klopotenko

        In this new cookbook from the author of the Ukrainian culinary bestseller, Seduction with food, chef Yevhen Klopotenko departs from Ukrainian cuisine’s common ideas. He takes classic Ukrainian ingredients, associated with salo (pork fatback), borshch, and varenyky (Ukrainian dumplings), and creates new recipes that will excite every home chef. The book aims to change and broaden the perception of Ukrainian cuisine and to promote good eating habits. “Cooking is easy”, says Eugene.

      • Health & Personal Development
        January 2020

        Fortunomics

        Smartly living the age of VUCA

        by Masakazu Sugiura

        What is the difference between a lucky person and an unlucky person? The author, a professor of WASEDA Business School, logically explains what luck is really about and how to find a shortcut to good luck. ・ Fortune can be divided into four types ・ Five characteristics of people who can change pure luck into true opportunities ・ How people draw bad luck ・ "Magical phrases“ to build stronger teams ・ Don't worry, but think ・ Two prescriptions to do away with indecisiveness ・ How to sharpen your intuition ・ Categorizing your fortune type using 4 animals ・ A bias trap: Unconscious thinking habit ・ Three types of "costs" that unfortunate people are not aware of ・ Those who can learn from mistakes and those who cannot ・ How to deal with grumpy attitudes ・ People who can cook frozen dumplings well are the lucky people ・ Studying is a shortcut to good luck rather than buying a good luck wallet

      • Food & Drink
        March 2014

        A Culinary Journey through Armenia

        by Susanna Sarkisian

        Armenia is one of the oldest countries in the world, a country with a unique history and culture, with ancient churches and monasteries - and with a culinary tradition that is over a millennium old and has enriched the cuisines of other countries. Armenian-born Susanna Sarkisian has written an impressive cookbook of Armenian cuisine. She has been living in Germany for more than 20 years and is a proven expert in the cuisine of her home country. In her book, the author has compiled over 100 recipes for starters, soups, salads, vegetarian and meat dishes as well as cakes and desserts of Armenian cuisine, which invite you to try and enjoy.Delicious dishes such as Bayazeti Qare-Kololak (meat dumplings), Chapama (filled pumpkin), Tapaka "Aragazotn" (fried pork with quince and marinated grapes), Chorovaz dzuk (grilled fish), Mschosch (traditional lentil dish), Yerevan summer salad or chicken with okra and blackberries arouse the wanderlust and the desire for the Caucasian cuisine. But the author does not only give an insight into the culinary peculiarities of the Mediterranean-influenced cuisine of Armenia. A journey through an excitingly beautiful country awaits you - with atmospheric pictures of the country and its people, but also of customs and festivals for Christmas, New Year, Easter, wine or harvest festival. Immerse yourself in the country's millennia-old history, discover the biblical Mount Ararat, the capital of Yerevan, Lake Sevan - the pearl of Armenia - and learn more about Armenian passion for coffee, wine and brandy. The latter has already inspired the avowed epicurean Winston Churchill.This opulent illustrated book is a homage to Armenian cuisine and is the only cookbook on this country on the German-speaking book market to date. At the same time it is a bow to the hospitality and kindness of the Armenians - both are legendary.

      • Children's & YA
        October 2019

        Everest Adventure

        Fulfilling the Dream

        by Mostafa Salameh, Luma Azar, Illustrated: Aly AlZainy

        An exciting book about “conscious adventure” that highlights Everest – the highest summit of the world. This book – a first of its kind - provides extensive geographic, scientific, and cultural knowledge to pre-teens, in the form of real adventure story. It also aims to expose young children to diverse cultures from around the world to enhance their understanding of being part of a global and diverse environment. The story focuses on the value of encouraging young children to pursue and fulfill their dreams, in addition to other core values that contribute to the growth of a healthy and open-minded generation. The hero of the series is a first-class adventurer - Mostafa Salameh - who lived in a refugee camp and now is living in Ireland. As a refugee kid, he endured various hardships. However, he grew to believe in himself, challenged his social and economic situation, and never gave up until he fulfilled his dreams.   The book exposes youth and pre-teens to the power of dreams and invites them to challenge the limits of what is possible in their lives, pursue perseverance, embrace acceptance, and celebrate the beauty of diversity.

      • May 2021

        We Were Dreamers

        by Simu Liu

        This is Simu Liu’s superhero origin story.   Weaving together the narratives of two generations in a Chinese family who are inextricably tied to one another even as they are torn apart by deep cultural misunderstanding, We Were Dreamers traces Liu’s unlikely journey from Harbin, China to Hollywood within the context of his family’s immigration story.   Liu’s parents left him to be raised by his grandparents in China while they sought a future in North America. Liu was devastated when the father he hardly even remembered returned to take him away from the only home he ever knew; culture gaps, racism, and wildly conflicting definitions of success made it difficult to become a family.   Ultimately, it's Liu’s singular determination to make his dreams come true agai nst all odds that not only leads him to succeed as an actor but also opens the door to reconciliation with his parents. For by the time he is 30 – the same age his parents were when they immigrated – he recognizes that he and his parents have much in common, most notably their courage to dream, and to dream big.

      • Food & Drink
        May 2013

        A Caribbean Diet Cookbook

        by Winslow Nicholas

        A Caribbean Diet Cookbook is a delightful read. It is packed with almost one hundred mouth watering delicious recipes, from simple snacks, such as Caribbean Sunrise and Avocado Cream Dip, to tasty main dishes like, Sweet Potato Chicken, and juicy Lime Pork, which can be complimented with a host of pleasant and delectable sweets such as Mango Mousse, Sweet Potato Flapjacks, and Pan-Fried Honey Bananas! Imagine all that on your plate!

      • Agriculture & farming
        January 2012

        Agri-Food Crops

        Processing,Value Addition,Packaging and Storage

        by R. Sasi Kumar & P.S. Sivakumar

        The book deals with value addition and processing of agro-food crops. Each agro-food crop is discussed from the point of its production, processing, value addition, packaging and storage. Main food crops of special importance in the food processing sector like cereals, millets and pulses, minor forest products, fruits and vegetables and milk and milk based products are considered at length. The book gives a comprehensive account of food processing and value addition with regards to encourage for setting up small food processing industries in their local area using local agro food crops base. Indigenous food preparations based on fermented cereals and pulse, milk and other crops based products have been discussed. Various food laws and regulation by the Government to control food quality and standards are highlighted. Agro food based, food processing industry, in small or cottage scale level in their local region with available resource projects are alsodiscussed in details. An outstanding text for students, researchers and entrepreneurs in food processing with little or no previous instruction in food science and technology, food science is also a valuable reference for professionals in food processing, as well as for those working in fields that serves, regulates or otherwise interfaces with the food processing industry.

      • Children's & YA
        February 2022

        The Curiosity Club

        Alice Alone book 1 of 3

        by Sally Harris

        When Alice Chang starts out at her new school, everything isn’t quite as rosy as she’d dreamed. First, she falls out with previous best friend, Gigi, and then she finds that the only after-school club still available is GAS (Girls Achieving at STEM) which Alice considers extremely uncool. However, with the help of an inspirational teacher and two new best friends, Alice discovers that being cool isn’t always what it looks like in teen magazines and that being yourself and being smart can be the coolest thing of all.

      • December 2019

        JOY TO THE WORLD No. 240: Kaohsiung, Taiwan

        by Candy Tang

        JOY TO THE WORLD is a monthly English-learning magazine that celebrates the world. Each issue introduces young readers to a country and its fascinating history, culture, people, and everyday life and does this in fun, interesting ways.

      • September 2020

        The World's Amazing Places: Taiwan 1

        by Candy Tang

        There are a lot to see in Taiwan! Boys from the Puyuma tribe have to fight against sleep. In Penghu, you can cross the sea like Moses!

      • Fiction
        December 2019

        GHOST TOWN

        by Kevin Chen

        A Taiwanese take on TWIN PEAKS, or SHARP OBJECTS meets Flannery O’Connor in Garcia Marquez’s Macondo. A prodigal son returns to investigate a death in the family in this bestselling literary mystery.   Yongjing, a small town in central Taiwan and whose name means “Eternal Peace”, is anything but. It is the birthplace of Keith Chen – youngest of seven siblings and result of parents who desperately wanted a son but instead got only daughters. He turned out to be gay; of course, he had to run away.    The story begins many years later, when Keith has just been released from prison for killing his boyfriend in Berlin. He is about to return to Yongjing, now a poor and desolate place. With his parents gone, sisters married (to wrong guys), mad, or dead, there is really nothing left for him here. So why is he coming back? What happened more than a decade ago that tore this happy family apart? And why did Keith kill his German boyfriend?    Told in a myriad of voices – both living and dead – and moving through time with deceptive ease, GHOST TOWN weaves a mesmerizing web of family secrets and countryside superstitions, the search for identity and clash of cultures.

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