Secrets of the Red Lantern

Secrets of the Red Lantern

Author: Pauline Nguyen

Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Published: 2008-08

Total Pages: 346

ISBN-13: 0740777432

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Overflowing with sumptuous but simply prepared dishes that have been passed down through generations of the Nguyen family, "Secrets of the Red Lantern" is part Vietnamese cookbook and part family memoir. More than 275 traditional Vietnamese recipes are presented.


The Way of the Spiritual Entrepreneur

The Way of the Spiritual Entrepreneur

Author: Pauline Nguyen

Publisher:

Published: 2019-02-25

Total Pages: 218

ISBN-13: 9780648402459

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Every business leader and entrepreneur should strive for success as well as deep fulfilment and happiness. Few, however, if they are being honest, actually achieve their goals. This causes great disappointment and disillusionment. Many decide they must make a choice between these seemingly opposing states. Is it even possible to be spiritual, incredibly happy and fulfilled and wealthy - all at the same time? Entrepreneur Pauline Nguyen has achieved this in The Way of the Spiritual Entrepreneur, her path to transform your life from existence and struggle to peace, harmony, joy, fulfilment and lasting happiness, without sacrificing your business, your relationships or your health. Entrepreneurs live in the real world where 'happiness' alone won't cut it. 'Calm courage' is what must also be cultivated in order to overcome the natural vicissitudes of life. The Way of the Spiritual Entrepreneur provides the tools and strategies you need to become fearless, stress free and unshakable - in business and in life. Through its unique combination of science and spirituality, this powerful book provides seven secrets to give you the competitive edge and the unfair advantage in your daily life - and to discover the source of your own confidence, inspiration and fulfilment. The Way of the Spiritual Entrepreneur is about getting good at Life. The Way of the Spiritual Entrepreneur is the proud winner for Best Entrepreneurship and Small Business Book of the Year at the Australian Business Book Awards.


Hunters Rise

Hunters Rise

Author: Joseph Hutton

Publisher: Harbinger Books

Published: 2018-03-10

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 1520560303

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Forget what you've been told - Monsters DO exist. And they're hungry. Standing in their way are the men and women of the new Templar Order, who have pledged their lives to protect those who cannot defend themselves from the darkness and what lies within. Monsters come in many forms and this time it's a group of necromancers who seek to bend an ancient relic to their own evil ends. Hunters Rise is the first book in a genre-bending urban fantasy series that combines supernatural suspense with military adventure. If you like thrilling action, unforgettable characters, and intense battles against demons and other supernatural creatures, then you'll love this pulse-pounding series! Buy Hunters Rise now and join the war to protect humanity!


The Book of Secrets

The Book of Secrets

Author: Mat Tonti

Publisher: Millbrook Press

Published: 2020-10-01

Total Pages: 211

ISBN-13: 1728405572

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This exciting graphic novel presents a series of puzzling mystical Jewish stories weaving together a daring adventure tale, following siblings Rose and Ben as they search for their missing grandparents, aided only by a mysterious book, a lantern, and their wits. Anticipating danger, the kids' grandmother, Bubbe, appears to the twins in a cloud of flour and tells them to find a package that contains a book. The midrash stories they find—about the flying Ziz, the giant Og, the gatekeeper at a maze, and a treasure-seeker who lives in a mushroom hut—provide insights into defeating the creepy sorceress scheming to take the book. As the mystery deepens, the siblings must follow the Lamplighter's wise advice, slip past a guard into a maze, reunite with their grandparents, and learn why they have inherited the responsibility to protect the book—and the Jewish people.


My Vietnam

My Vietnam

Author: Luke Nguyen

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2011-08-16

Total Pages: 350

ISBN-13: 0762768320

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A stunningly beautiful love letter to Vietnam with more than 100 recipes, from best-selling author and Cooking Channel host Luke Nguyen In My Vietnam, chef, television star, and best-selling author Luke Nguyen returns home to discover the best of regional Vietnamese cooking. Starting in the north and ending in the south, Luke visits family and friends in all the country’s diverse regions, is invited into the homes of local Vietnamese families, and meets food experts and local cooks to learn more about one of the richest, most diverse cuisines in the world. Savor more than 100 regional and family recipes—from Tamarind Broth with Beef and Water Spinach to Wok-tossed Crab in Sate Sauce—and enjoy vibrant, stunning full-color photographs bursting with color and textures and capturing the beauty of Vietnam, her people, and their deep connection to food.


The Red Chamber

The Red Chamber

Author: Pauline A. Chen

Publisher: Vintage

Published: 2013-04-09

Total Pages: 402

ISBN-13: 0307946568

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In eighteenth-century China, the beautiful orphan Daiyu leaves her home in the provinces to seek shelter with her mother's family in Beijing. At Rongguo Mansion, she is drawn into a world of sumptuous feasts, silken robes, and sparkling jewels—as well as a complex web of secret rivalries and intrigues that threatens to trap her at every turn. When she falls in love with Baoyu, the family's brilliant, unpredictable heir, she finds the forces of the family and convention arrayed against her, and must risk everything to follow her heart. Based on the epic Dream of the Red Chamber—one of the most famous love stories in Chinese literature—this novel recasts a timeless tale for Western audiences to discover.


The Dragon Lantern

The Dragon Lantern

Author: Alan Gratz

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2015-06-09

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 1466838515

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The Dragon Lantern is the second action-packed, steampunk adventure in the League of Seven series by the acclaimed author of Samurai Shortstop, Alan Gratz. Archie Dent is convinced that he and his friends Hachi and Fergus are the first three members of a new League of Seven: a group of heroes who come together to fight the Mangleborn whenever the monsters arise to destroy humanity. His belief is put to the test when they are forced to undertake separate missions. Archie and his faithful Tik-Tok servant Mr. Rivets pursue a shapeshifting girl who has stolen the Dragon Lantern, an ancient artifact with mysterious powers. And Hachi and Fergus travel to New Orleans to find Madame Blavatsky, the only person who knows the circumstances surrounding the death of Hachi's father. In the course of their adventures the three heroes meet potential candidates to join their League. At the same time, they learn deep-rooted secrets that could destroy the League forever.... At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.


Raise the Red Lantern

Raise the Red Lantern

Author: Su Tong

Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks

Published: 2004-07-06

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 9780060596330

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The brutal realities of the dark places Su Tong depicts in this collection of novellas set in 1930s provincial China -- worlds of prostitution, poverty, and drug addiction -- belie his prose of stunning and simplebeauty. The title novella, "Raise the Red Lantern," which became a critically acclaimed film, tells the story of Lotus, a young woman whose father's suicide forces her to become the concubine of a wealthy merchant. Crushed by loneliness, despair, and cruel treatment, Lotus finds her descent into insanity both a weapon and a refuge. "Nineteen Thirty-Four Escapes" is an account of a family's struggles during one momentous year; plagued by disease, death, and the shady promise of life in a larger town, the family slowly disintegrates. Finally, "Opium Family" details the last years of a landowning clan whose demise is brought about by corruption, lust, and treachery -- fruits of the insidious crop they harvest.


Belladonna

Belladonna

Author: Fiona Paul

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2013-07-16

Total Pages: 394

ISBN-13: 1101602872

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When nothing is as it seems, the truth may be the deadliest poison of all. A CHARMING BUT WILD ARTIST ran off with her heart. HER STRONG, STEADY FIANCÉ appears to be keeping secrets. ARRESTED IN THE DEAD OF NIGHT, her fiancé is imprisoned on false charges. To free him Cass must journey to Florence, a city haunted by rumors, secret soirees, clandestine meetings, and home to the eerily stunning leader of the Order of the Eternal Rose, the Belladonna herself. Cass can prove Luca's innocence, but can she trust her heart to lead her to the truth? DANGEROUS, SEDUCTIVE AND ALLURING this edge-of-your-seat romantic thriller will leave readers wondering not only whom Cass will choose—Luca or Falco—but whether or not all three of them will survive. This breathtaking sequel to Venom is perfect for fans of Philippa Gregory's The Other Boleyn Girl, Anna Godbersen's The Luxe, Libba Bray's A Great and Terrible Beauty and Cecily Von Ziegesar's Gossip Girl.