Asian category: 13860 books
Asian American Fiction, History and Life Writing
International Encounters
Language: English
Release Date: November 12, 2012
The last ten years have witnessed an enormous growth in American interest in Asia and Asian/American history. In particular, a set of key Asian historical moments have recently become the subject of intense American cultural scrutiny, namely China’s Cultural Revolution and its aftermath; the Korean...
Textiles of Southeast Asia
Trade, Tradition and Transformation
Language: English
Release Date: August 7, 2012
Textiles provide a visual history of a country's culture and crafting traditions in a way few other things can accomplish. In Textiles of Southeast Asia, Dr. Robyn Maxwell provides the definitive work on Southeast Asian textiles.
Traditional textiles are one of the most widely collected and...
Heavenly Fragrance
Cooking with Aromatic Asian Herbs, Fruits, Spices and Seasonings
Language: English
Release Date: July 12, 2012
Cook fresh and vibrant dishes with this easy-to-follow and comprehensive Asian cookbook.
In Heavenly Fragrance, award-winning chef and author Carol Selva Rajah brings you on an unforgettable journey of aromatic discovery in the preparation of foods from different parts of Asia. Inspired by...
Traditional Asian Dishes
Edible Excellence, #6
Language: English
Release Date: September 14, 2015
In this cookbook we share with you our favorite recipes that we discovered in Asia.
The Asian continent can be divided into three regions: the South West (India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka), the North East (China, Korea and Japan) and the South East (Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Laos,...
by Martha Stone
Language: English
Release Date: September 2, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: September 2, 2014
Hotpots have always been part of the Asian food tradition. It’s a yummy excuse for families to gather around the dinner table on a chilly, winter night and eat a delicious warm meal. Hotpots are not just about the taste of the food, it’s also a unique dining experience that brings people together.Experience...
Lucky Peach Presents 101 Easy Asian Recipes
The First Cookbook from the Cult Food Magazine
Language: English
Release Date: October 27, 2015
**“Delicious, straightforward recipes ... fill Lucky Peach: 101 Easy Asian Recipes, along with romping commentary that makes the book fun to read as well as to cook from.” —Associated Press
Beholden to bold flavors and not strict authenticity, the editors of Lucky Peach present a compendium...
Chinatown Kitchen
Delicious Dishes from Southeast Asian Ingredients
Language: English
Release Date: April 2, 2015
Southeast Asian food is more popular than ever before, but what ARE all those mysterious ingredients in the southeastern section of the supermarket - or, even more so, in your nearest Southeast Asian market? Lizzie Mabbott identifies key ingredients, explains the differences between the 77 types of...
Asian Pickles: China
Recipes for Chinese Sweet, Sour, Salty, Cured, and Fermented Pickles and Condime nts: A Cookbook
Language: English
Release Date: August 27, 2013
A DIY guide to making the salty, sweet, and pungent pickles of China, featuring 15 recipes with innovative ingredients and new techniques.
Cooks are looking for new pickling frontiers, and the natural standout is Asia, with its diverse array of pickled products and flavors that wow the palate....
Quick & Easy Asian Vegetarian Recipes
Nutritious and Delicious Alternatives
Language: English
Release Date: August 7, 2012
With its clear defined photos and easy to read recipes, Quick & Easy Asian Vegetarian Recipes contains everything you need to know to create over 60 delicious and authentic vegetarian dishes. This cookbook contains recipes for a variety of dishes that are both healthy and appetizing. Quick &...
Protecting the Weak in East Asia
Framing, Mobilisation and Institutionalisation
Language: English
Release Date: June 13, 2018
This book investigates public claims for the protection of weak groups and interests in Japan and China from the nineteenth century to the present day. Taking an interdisciplinary approach, it engages with ongoing global debates relevant to both Western and non-Western societies whilst also providing...
by Nicholas Tarling
Language: English
Release Date: May 7, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: May 7, 2013
Southeast Asia serves as an excellent case study to discuss major transformations in the relationship between states. This book looks at the changing nature of relationships between countries in Southeast Asia, as well as their relationships with other states in Asia and beyond.
A diverse region...
Facing the Rising Sun
African Americans, Japan, and the Rise of Afro-Asian Solidarity
Language: English
Release Date: January 16, 2018
The surprising alliance between Japan and pro-Tokyo African Americans during World War II
In November 1942 in East St. Louis, Illinois a group of African Americans engaged in military drills were eagerly awaiting a Japanese invasion of the U.S.— an invasion that they planned to join. Since...
by David Allan, Jeremy Skaggs, Jason Tran
Language: English
Release Date: February 28, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: February 28, 2017
What martial arts are associated with Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Myanmar (Burma)? What makes them unique when compared with other Asian martial systems? This anthology is a convienent collection that focuses on the martial arts of these areas, such as the familiar...
East Asian Ecocriticisms
A Critical Reader
Language: English
Release Date: March 26, 2013
East Asian Ecocriticisms presents original essays from Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and China that define and characterize trends in East Asian ecocriticism. Drawing on diverse theoretical perspectives in environmental thought and scholarship, this volume presents valuable and original contributions to global conversations.