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Dana Sachs went to Hanoi when tourist visas began to be offered to Americans; she was young, hopeful, ready to immerse herself in Vietnamese culture. She moved in with a family and earned her keep by teaching English, and she soon found that it was impossible to blend into an Eastern culture without calling attention to her Americanness--particularly in a country where not long ago she would have been considered the enemy. But gradually, Vietnam turned...
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This book delves into the historical narratives and societal roles of women in ancient Malaysia, exploring their multifaceted contributions, challenges, and evolving identities. Each chapter illuminates different aspects of the rich tapestry of women's lives, shedding light on their roles in various spheres of ancient Malaysian society.
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These chapters provide a nuanced exploration of the diverse roles, achievements, and challenges faced by Mongol women throughout history, covering aspects of nomadic life, royalty, military leadership, cultural contributions, and the evolving status of women in changing times.
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At the age of 63, Isabella Lucy Bird embarked on a remarkable journey that would become the captivating narrative of 'Among the Tibetans.' Published in the late 19th century, this account chronicles her awe-inspiring and formidable voyages across the sprawling Tibetan Plateaus and the breathtaking Himalayan mountain realms. Beginning her expedition in 1889, Bird ventured into the heart of these remote lands, unveiling the mysteries of territories...
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Segundo título de la colección de libros solidarios con la que queremos rendir un homenaje a diferentes mujeres que tienen mucho que enseñar. El anterior, "Todos los caminos llevan a África", fue elegido el mejor libro sobre mujeres en los EE.UU., entre miles de títulos presentados por 18 países.
Hay una razón que las protagonistas de este libro comparten: formar parte de la solución. Ayudar. Algunas porque la vocación les llevó a marcarse...
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Gwen Bitti born with a facial caul, in Calcutta, India, migrates to Australia with her family when she is sixteen. She returns to her birth land for a visit some years later. On her arrival she is jolted into a new perspective and with fresh insight, sets off on a quest. The motif of her enigmatic caul is woven throughout her memoir as she draws together the threads of stories of her family and childhood to discover the truth.
'In the author's sharp...
7) Ching Shih
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Embark on a riveting journey through the captivating life of one of history's most formidable and fearless pirates in "Ching Shih: Queen of the South China Sea." This concise and gripping account unravels the extraordinary tale of Ching Shih, a woman who defied societal norms and rose to become the most powerful pirate lord in the annals of maritime history.In the early 19th century, Ching Shih commanded a vast fleet that dominated the South China...
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Vietnam, January, 1968. As the citizens of Hue are preparing to celebrate Tet, the start of the Lunar New Year, Nha Ca arrives in the city to attend her father's funeral. Without warning, war erupts all around them, drastically changing or cutting short their lives. After a month of fighting, their beautiful city lies in ruins and thousands of people are dead. Mourning Headband for Hue tells the story of what happened during the fierce North Vietnamese...
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In June 2009 Asia Bibi was out picking fruit when she went to the nearest well to get a drink of water. One of her fellow workers declared the water belonged to Muslim women and that the Christian Bibi had contaminated it. "Blasphemy!" someone shouted. With that word--a crime punishable by death in Pakistan--Bibi's fate was sealed. She was attacked by a mob, thrown into prison and held in appalling conditions, and sentenced to be hanged. Her family...
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AN INSPIRING TALE CENTRED AROUND ONE WOMAN'S JOURNEY IN NEPAL AND HER SURVIVAL OF A DEVASTATING EARTHQUAKE...
For all those who didn't give up the good fight... Kate sees you.
In 2013, Kate visited Nepal for the first time with no knowledge of the rich culture and depth of the place despite her years of interest in spiritual growth and learning. On this occasion, Nepal truly spoke to her heart, and she grieved this magical place upon leaving...
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Faced with an increasingly toxic work environment, Liz upends her trusted corporate world and follows a dream that will take her to other side of the globe.
In “Sprinkler Water Is Not for Drinking” you'll discover through Liz's eyes the colorful stories of women who earn just dollars a day in support of their families. Find yourself on Liz's journey as she works in the remote reaches of India, falls in love with a CIA-trained security expert,...
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...the Fool always smiles, because The Fool always knows; life is but an adventure...
The Fool tarot card represents the beginning of one's journey, someone who is willing and open to new experiences and new lessons in life.
When You Stand Up to the Sun is a memoir of cultural, emotional and spiritual growth, in which Deanna Amodeo embarks, on an inner and outer journey that takes us around the world with her, where she meets four men who each represent...
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THE EXTRAORDINARY TALE OF SYLVIA BROOKE, THE LAST WHITE RULER OF THE JUNGLE KINGDOM OF BORNEO
Sylvia Brooke was one of the more exotic and outrageous figures of the twentieth century. Otherwise known as the Ranee of Sarawak, she was the wife of Sir Vyner Brooke, the last White Rajah, whose family had ruled the jungle kingdom of Sarawak on Borneo for three generations. They had their own flag, revenue, postage stamps, and money, as well as the power...
14) The Flame Tree
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Jasmine Lian left Malaysia behind when she was eighteen and won a place at Oxford. Since then she's led a golden life: youngest ever partner in one of the most prestigious law firms in London, poised for success in every area. Then one of her clients, construction firm Jordan Cardale, bids for the grandest, most visionary project in Asia: the futuristic Titiwangsa University, a complete town and campus in the rainforest-covered hills of Malaysia....
15) Mindgame
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Ambitious young lawyer Fei-Li Qwong has steered her major clients to the successful launch of their visionary sanatorium just outside Kuala Lumpur. Piers and Ginny Wyndham claim their Centre for Mental Health and Excellent will revolutionize Asia's health care practices. Fei is proud to be part of the team. But as Fei begins to uncover the dark reality behind the Wyndhams' public front, she finds herself drawn deep into a pall of intrigue and murder...
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Young, Western and single, Sara arrives in Singapore on a magazine assignment to detail the long-held attraction between Western men and Asian women. She soon becomes, swept up in the exotic city, mesmerized by its glitter and glamour and seduced by promises of a career, wealth and success. However, a chance encounter followed by a charged love affair with a charismatic Chinese Singaporean hotelier, who just happens to be married, draws Sara into...
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Now in eBook, the first full account of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi's role in the struggle against Burma's military junta. Included is a new afterword by the author, which covers events from the time of the original publication in 1998 to Aung San Suu Kyi's release from house arrest in May 2002.
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Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 1975. After a sudden and violent takeover by the Khmer Rouge army, there is a mass exodus of the city. A young pharmacy student is held captive at a work camp, along with countless others, in a world turned upside down. Overnight, the brutal Khmer Rouge army have new rules for all citizens: medicine, education, money and family ties are now illegal. The girl finds the strength to survive day by day with the support of her sister...
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When Sally Hetherington OAM was 25, she packed up all her belongings and bought a one-way ticket to Cambodia, determined to make a difference through voluntourism. She had been told that her role was crucial to sustainable development, however what she saw instead was disempowered staff, children with attachment issues and an unhealthy "white saviour" syndrome in visitors. Sally knew she had to make a big change.
Sally started at the core - the local...
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When Soong Meiling, better known to the world as Madame Chiang Kai-shek, died in October 2003, her life of over a century almost exactly paralleled America's own century of direct involvement with Asia, which began with the acquisition of the Philippines. Alone among Western Powers, the United States championed an Open Door policy toward China. The Madame's Christian family and her American education perfectly suited the American aspirations for a...
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