"Chris Wong is brought up to believe that if he studies hard, he will find his golden house, and the right girl to share it with him. But his sexual awakening is complicated by the political realities of modern Hong Kong and traditional Chinese beliefs on love, marriage and career. He finds that when Chinese and Westerners fall in love, their different views on sex and commitment all too easily lead to misunderstanding and pain. The author has painted a convincing picture of Hong Kong, capturing its atmosphere and the culture of its people, giving the reader an insight into life in this city-state."--Publisher's description.
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A modern American epic set against the panorama of contemporary politics and culture—a hurtling, page-turning mystery that is equal parts The Great Gatsby and The Bonfire of the Vanities ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: NPR, PBS, Harper’s Bazaar, Esquire, Financial Times, The Times of India On the day of Barack Obama’s inauguration, an enigmatic billionaire from foreign shores takes up residence in the architectural jewel of “the Gardens,” a cloistered community in New York’s Greenwich Village. The neighborhood is a bubble within a bubble, and the residents are immediately intrigued by the eccentric newcomer and his family. Along with his improbable name, untraceable accent, and unmistakable whiff of danger, Nero Golden has brought along his three adult sons: agoraphobic, alcoholic Petya, a brilliant recluse with a tortured mind; Apu, the flamboyant artist, sexually and spiritually omnivorous, famous on twenty blocks; and D, at twenty-two the baby of the family, harboring an explosive secret even from himself. There is no mother, no wife; at least not until Vasilisa, a sleek Russian expat, snags the septuagenarian Nero, becoming the queen to his king—a queen in want of an heir. Our guide to the Goldens’ world is their neighbor René, an ambitious young filmmaker. Researching a movie about the Goldens, he ingratiates himself into their household. Seduced by their mystique, he is inevitably implicated in their quarrels, their infidelities, and, indeed, their crimes. Meanwhile, like a bad joke, a certain comic-book villain embarks upon a crass presidential run that turns New York upside-down. Set against the strange and exuberant backdrop of current American culture and politics, The Golden House also marks Salman Rushdie’s triumphant and exciting return to realism. The result is a modern epic of love and terrorism, loss and reinvention—a powerful, timely story told with the daring and panache that make Salman Rushdie a force of light in our dark new age.
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Golden House" by Charles Dudley Warner. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Orphaned while still a young girl, Curry befriends the woodland creatures by untangling their matted fur with a comb given to her by her dying mother, and in return, the animals protect Curry from the wicked sorceress and beast who roam the forest. Reprint. PW.
“Here is Baby's door. Let’s open it.” Preschoolers will enjoy taking a tour of every room in Baby’s house, where they will recognize colorful objects they know from their own homes. Brightly illustrated by Disney Legend Mary Blair, who also illustrated the popular Little Golden Book I Can Fly, this title is a perfect fit for the Little Golden Book audience.
"The Golden House" is an ancient drama and mystery story book written by Sarah S. Baker. The story of this book introduces readers to the enigmatic Golden own family and their lavish domestic. Wealth, power, and privilege are principal troubles inside the story, including to its depth. Baker efficiently ties together more than one perspectives, showing each person's motivations and dreams. The implementing Golden House will redesign proper into a man or woman, with its grandeur and thriller influencing the lives of its inhabitants. As the tale progresses, layers of secrets and techniques and techniques emerge, revealing the darker components of the Golden Circle of Relatives' facade. Individuals grapple with ethical quandaries, deception, and the outcomes in their selections. The vital heroine, Olivia, embarks on a adventure of self-discovery as she uncovers prolonged-buried family secrets. Twists and turns keep readers on the edge of their seats as they remedy the secrets and techniques surrounding the Golden House. Baker's prose is rich and one-of-a-kind, transporting readers to the lavish global of the Golden Circle of Relatives. Affection, ambition, and betrayal come together in surprising tactics, propelling the tale forward. The art work delve into the complicated internet of human nature, exploring situation subjects which includes avarice, envy, and confession.
Set in the years 1921-22, the action leaps from Turkey, to Azerbaijan, and to the Caspian Sea, tracing the path of the legendary Silk Road, as Corto hunts for the fabled treasure of Alexander the Great.
