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The World of Nancy Kwan

A Memoir by Hollywood's Asian Superstar

de Nancy Kwan ...

A Hollywood icon and Asian superstar shares the inspiring story of her groundbreaking career.When Nancy Kwan burst onto the scene in the early 1960s, Asian characters in film were portrayed by white actors in makeup playing “yellowface,” and those minor roles were the stuff of cliché: shopkeepers, maids, prostitutes, servants. When—against all odds—Nancy landed the lead role in the much ... Leer más

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A Hollywood icon and Asian superstar shares the inspiring story of her groundbreaking career.When Nancy Kwan burst onto the scene in the early 1960s, Asian characters in film were portrayed by white actors in makeup playing “yellowface,” and those minor roles were the stuff of cliché: shopkeepers, maids, prostitutes, servants. When—against all odds—Nancy landed the lead role in the much
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Farewell to My Concubine

de Lilian Lee ...

Narrado por Nancy Kwan ...

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3 hora 11 minutos

In 1930's China, the all-male Peking opera was luxurious entertainment for the privileged class—but only children from the poorest families were sent to opera schools to train as actors. Abandoned by his mother—a prostitute who can no longer care for him—Xiao Douzi is brought to an opera school. With seeds of bitterness in his soul, the nine-year-old boy endures hardships and misery to learn and ... Leer más

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In 1930's China, the all-male Peking opera was luxurious entertainment for the privileged class—but only children from the poorest families were sent to opera schools to train as actors. Abandoned by his mother—a prostitute who can no longer care for him—Xiao Douzi is brought to an opera school. With seeds of bitterness in his soul, the nine-year-old boy endures hardships and misery to learn and
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When Heaven and Earth Changed Places

de Le Ly Hayslip ...

Narrado por Nancy Kwan ...

Abreviado

3 hora 1 minutos

This haunting memoir tells the brutal story of the Vietnam War from the perspective of an innocent victim whose childhood was dominated by violence, devastation, and conflicts between the teachings of her culture and the realities of war. Le Ly Hayslip— the youngest in a close-knit Buddhist family— was 12 years old when U.S. helicopters landed in her village. She was raped and "ruined" for ... Leer más

$22.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This haunting memoir tells the brutal story of the Vietnam War from the perspective of an innocent victim whose childhood was dominated by violence, devastation, and conflicts between the teachings of her culture and the realities of war. Le Ly Hayslip— the youngest in a close-knit Buddhist family— was 12 years old when U.S. helicopters landed in her village. She was raped and "ruined" for
... Leer más
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The World of Nancy Kwan

A Memoir by Hollywood's Asian Superstar

de Nancy Kwan ...

Narrado por Nancy Kwan, Kevin Kwan ...

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8 hora 36 minutos

A Hollywood icon and Asian superstar shares the inspiring story of her groundbreaking career.When Nancy Kwan burst onto the scene in the early 1960s, Asian characters in film were portrayed by white actors in makeup playing “yellowface,” and those minor roles were the stuff of cliché: shopkeepers, maids, prostitutes, servants. When—against all odds—Nancy landed the lead role in the much ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

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A Hollywood icon and Asian superstar shares the inspiring story of her groundbreaking career.When Nancy Kwan burst onto the scene in the early 1960s, Asian characters in film were portrayed by white actors in makeup playing “yellowface,” and those minor roles were the stuff of cliché: shopkeepers, maids, prostitutes, servants. When—against all odds—Nancy landed the lead role in the much
... Leer más

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Valentines

A Bouquet of Letters and Poetry for Lovers

de Stefan Rudnicki, Stefan Rudnicki, various authors ...

Narrado por various narrators, Susan Anspach, Stephanie Beacham, Roscoe Lee Browne, Gabriel Byrne, Christopher Cazenove, Samantha Eggar0, Jill Eikenberry1, Robert Foxworth2, Elliott Gould3, Joel Grey4, Amy Irving5, Glenda Jackson6, Nancy Kwan7, Melissa Manchester8, Juliet Mills9, Vanessa Redgrave0, Roger Rees1, Burt Reynolds2, Jean Smart3, Sharon Stone4, Meryl Streep5, Michael Tucker6, David Warner7, Orson Welles8, Alfre Woodard9, Michael York0 ...

Completo

1 horas 14 minutos

A collection of classic love poetryComposed by many of the world’s best known and most celebrated poets—including William Blake, Emily Dickinson, John Donne, Robert Frost, James Joyce, Christina Rossetti, William Butler Yeats, and others—Valentines spans not only the ages, but the full range of passionate expression of love in all its forms and stages. ... Leer más

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A collection of classic love poetryComposed by many of the world’s best known and most celebrated poets—including William Blake, Emily Dickinson, John Donne, Robert Frost, James Joyce, Christina Rossetti, William Butler Yeats, and others—Valentines spans not only the ages, but the full range of passionate expression of love in all its forms and stages.
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A Bit of Brontës, a Dollop of Dickinson, an Offering of Austen

A Dab of Dickens, Vol. 2; Selections from A Dab of Dickens & a Touch of Twain, Literary Lives from Shakespeare’s Old England to Frost’s New England

de Stefan Rudnicki, Stefan Rudnicki, Molly Underwood, Molly Underwood, Skyboat Media2, Elliot Engel PhD3 ...

Narrado por various narrators, Joan Allen, Stephanie Beacham, Frederick Davidson, Gabrielle de Cuir, Jill Eikenberry, Amy Irving0, Glenda Jackson1, Nancy Kwan2, Cheryl Ladd3, Melissa Manchester4, Wanda McCaddon5, Juliet Mills6, Carolyn Seymour7, Jean Smart8, Meryl Streep9, Alfre Woodard0, Daphne Zuniga1 ...

Completo

6 hora 15 minutos

They are icons of the literary world whose soaring works have been discussed and analyzed in countless classrooms, homes, and pubs. Yet for most readers, the living, breathing human beings behind the classics have remained unknown—until now. In this utterly captivating book, Dr. Elliot Engel, a leading authority on the lives of great authors, illuminates the fascinating and flawed members of ... Leer más

$16.99 USD

They are icons of the literary world whose soaring works have been discussed and analyzed in countless classrooms, homes, and pubs. Yet for most readers, the living, breathing human beings behind the classics have remained unknown—until now. In this utterly captivating book, Dr. Elliot Engel, a leading authority on the lives of great authors, illuminates the fascinating and flawed members of
... Leer más

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Yes I Can

The Story of Sammy Davis, Jr.

de Sammy Davis Jr., Jane Boyar, Burt Boyar ...

Narrado por Landon Woodson ...

Completo

25 hora 5 minutos

“[Landon] Woodson’s smooth and appealing narration presents Davis’ rise to international stardom and the racism he experienced along the way... A fun, touching, and revealing listen.” — KirkusA reissue of Sammy Davis Jr.’s 1965 autobiography, Yes I Can chronicles this entertainment icon’s rise to stardom, and his career-spanning pursuit of racial justice.“I had to prove I was somebody. And I knew ... Leer más

$44.99 USD

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“[Landon] Woodson’s smooth and appealing narration presents Davis’ rise to international stardom and the racism he experienced along the way... A fun, touching, and revealing listen.” — KirkusA reissue of Sammy Davis Jr.’s 1965 autobiography, Yes I Can chronicles this entertainment icon’s rise to stardom, and his career-spanning pursuit of racial justice.“I had to prove I was somebody. And I knew
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The Sorrow of War

de Bao Ninh ...

Narrado por James Langton ...

Completo

7 hora 53 minutos

Bao Ninh, a former North Vietnamese soldier, provides a strikingly honest look at how the Vietnam War forever changed his life, his country, and the people who live there. Originally published against government wishes in Vietnam because of its nonheroic, nonideological tone, The Sorrow of War has won worldwide acclaim and become an international bestseller. ... Leer más

$16.99 USD

Bao Ninh, a former North Vietnamese soldier, provides a strikingly honest look at how the Vietnam War forever changed his life, his country, and the people who live there. Originally published against government wishes in Vietnam because of its nonheroic, nonideological tone, The Sorrow of War has won worldwide acclaim and become an international bestseller.
... Leer más
Never Grow Up

de Jackie Chan ...

Series series An Entertaining Celebrity Memoir
A candid, thrilling memoir from one of the most recognizable, influential, and beloved cinematic personalities in the world.Everyone knows Jackie Chan. Whether it’s from Rush Hour, Shanghai Noon, The Karate Kid, or Kung Fu Panda, Jackie is admired by generations of moviegoers for his acrobatic fighting style, comic timing, and mind-bending stunts. In 2016—after fifty-six years in the industry, ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

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A candid, thrilling memoir from one of the most recognizable, influential, and beloved cinematic personalities in the world.Everyone knows Jackie Chan. Whether it’s from Rush Hour, Shanghai Noon, The Karate Kid, or Kung Fu Panda, Jackie is admired by generations of moviegoers for his acrobatic fighting style, comic timing, and mind-bending stunts. In 2016—after fifty-six years in the industry,
... Leer más

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Rise

A Pop History of Asian America from the Nineties to Now

de Jeff Yang, Phil Yu, Philip Wang ...

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLEROne of Barnes and Noble's Best History Books of 2022 * Finalist for the CALIBA Golden Poppy Award * A Goodreads Readers Choice Nominee"Hip, entertaining...imaginative."—Kirkus, starred review * "Essential." —Min Jin Lee * "A Herculean effort."—Lisa Ling * "A must-read."—Ijeoma Oluo * "Get two copies."—Shea Serrano * "A book we've needed for ages." —Celeste Ng * ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

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INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLEROne of Barnes and Noble's Best History Books of 2022 * Finalist for the CALIBA Golden Poppy Award * A Goodreads Readers Choice Nominee"Hip, entertaining...imaginative."—Kirkus, starred review * "Essential." —Min Jin Lee * "A Herculean effort."—Lisa Ling * "A must-read."—Ijeoma Oluo * "Get two copies."—Shea Serrano * "A book we've needed for ages." —Celeste Ng *
... Leer más

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Moguls, Monsters and Madmen

An Uncensored Life in Show Business

de Barry Avrich ...

A sharp and witty exposé of show business and notorious charactersBarry Avrich is a Montreal-born, self-made film producer/director, flamboyant advertising executive, and legendary biographer and connector of moguls and stars. For over three decades he has relentlessly produced films on some of the most notorious show-business titans and also found the time to market and promote feature films, ... Leer más

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A sharp and witty exposé of show business and notorious charactersBarry Avrich is a Montreal-born, self-made film producer/director, flamboyant advertising executive, and legendary biographer and connector of moguls and stars. For over three decades he has relentlessly produced films on some of the most notorious show-business titans and also found the time to market and promote feature films,
... Leer más
Red Carpet

Hollywood, China, and the Global Battle for Cultural Supremacy

de Erich Schwartzel ...

**"This is a fascinating book. It will educate you. Schwartzel has done some extraordinary reporting." — The New York Times Book Review“In this highly entertaining but deeply disturbing book, Erich Schwartzel demonstrates the extent of our cultural thrall to China. His depiction of the craven characters, American and Chinese, who have enabled this situation represents a significant feat of ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

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**"This is a fascinating book. It will educate you. Schwartzel has done some extraordinary reporting." — The New York Times Book Review“In this highly entertaining but deeply disturbing book, Erich Schwartzel demonstrates the extent of our cultural thrall to China. His depiction of the craven characters, American and Chinese, who have enabled this situation represents a significant feat of
... Leer más

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