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"Competence can be a curse." So begins Min Jin Lee's epic novel about class, society, and identity Casey Han's four years at Princeton have given her many things: "a refined diction, an enviable golf handicap, a popular white boyfriend, an agnostic's closeted passion for reading the Bible, and a magna cum laude degree in economics. But no job and a number of bad habits."
Casey's parents, who live in Queens, are Korean immigrants working in a dry cleaner, desperately trying to hold onto their culture and identity. Their daughter, on the other hand, has entered into the upper echelon of rarified American society via scholarships. But after graduation, Casey's trust-fund friends see only opportunity and choices while Casey sees the reality of having expensive habits without the means to sustain them. As Casey navigates Manhattan, we see her life and the lives of those around her: her sheltered mother, scarred father, her friend Ella who's always been the good Korean girl, Ella's ambitious Korean husband and his Caucasian mistress, Casey's white fiancé, and then her Korean boyfriend, all culminating in a portrait of New York City and its world of haves and have-nots.
FREE FOOD FOR MILLIONAIRES offers up a fresh exploration of the complex layers we inhabit both in society and within ourselves. Inspired by 19th century novels such as Vanity Fair and Middlemarch, Min Jin Lee examines maintaining identity within changing communities. This is a remarkably assured debut from a writer to watch.
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This brand new first edition of Frommer’s South Korea features in-depth coverage of this increasingly popular destination, from the cities of Seoul and Busar to the DMZ border area to Jeju Island, the "Island of the Gods." Our author Cecilia Hae-Jin Lee is a first-generation Korean American who passes along insider's tips and insights into Korean culture, plus a Korean recipe or two (Hae-Jin Lee is also a respected cook and cookbook author). She'll steer you away from the touristy and the inauthentic and show you the real heart of South Korea. Eat a Hanjeongsik (full-course meal) in a neighborhood cafe in Seoul, attend the Busar Film Festival, shop for the country's best fabrics (ramie fabrics) at the markets in Hansan, and hike the Seoraksan Mountains (or just buy the area's famous mushrooms and honey)--plus seek out tea houses, limestone caves, Buddhist temples, hot springs, battlegrounds, and parks throughout the region.

You’ll travel South Korea like a pro with our candid advice and handy Korean-language glossary. Also included are accurate regional and town maps, up-to-date advice on finding the best package deals, a glossary of Korean cuisine, and an online directory that makes trip-planning a snap!

 
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Experience the savory secrets of the "other" Asian cuisine

In Eating Korean, the gifted food writer and award-winning chef Cecilia Hae Jin-Lee invites us to join her in discovering the unique cuisine and culture of her native land. Pairing delectable, authentic recipes with personal recollections and details on Korean traditions, Eating Korean offers an accessible and tempting introduction to the fresh and flavorful world of Korean cooking.

"Cecilia's stories remind me of my childhood. You can picture everyday Korean life while reading this book. The recipes keep Korean traditions well, yet are easy to follow. This is the best Korean cookbook published in English."
--Sejung Kim, Media/PR Manager, Korean Cultural Center

"Eating Korean contains not just recipes, but charming sketches of Korean life that bring this delicious, healthful cuisine to life. The recipes are so clear and simple, I'll use them often."
--Barbara Hansen, and James Beard Award-winning author.
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With the completion of the sequencing of the human genome in 2001, the debate over the existence of a biological basis for race has been revived In "Revisiting Race in a Genomic Age", interdisciplinary scholars join forces to examine the new social, political, and ethical concerns that are attached to how we think about emerging technologies and their impact on current conceptions of race and identity.Essays explore a range of topics that include drug development and the production of race-based therapeutics, the ways in which genetics could contribute to future health disparities, the social implications of ancestry mapping, and the impact of emerging race and genetics research on public policy and the media.As genetic research expands its reach, this volume takes an important step toward creating a useful interdisciplinary dialogue about its implications..
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Uses of this two-way dictionary and practical phrasebook will be understood in both North and South Korea. It has 5000 entries and includes a primer in the Korean writing system (Hangul), which is used in all entries along with the official romanization taught by the Korean government. A pronunciation guide and a basic grammar also appear. Each of the 15 phrasebook chapters includes cultural information to help travellers avoid uncomfortable moments in situations such as dining out, shopping and seeking medical attention..
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The golden city of Prontera is under attack from Himmelmez, a Valkyrie and necromancer who commands the armies of Nilfheim Her master, Freya, seeks the pieces of Ymir's heart, Midgard's lifeforce, in order to ensure that her reign will last another 1,000 years. Chaos and his companions enter Himmelmez's flying fortress to stop the Valkyrie, but they'll need the assistance of Loki if they hope to come out alive..
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Loki, greatest of all Assassins, returns to his guild only to find it in ruins and his brethren slain. The only clues to the architect of this destruction are the symbol of an ancient order of warriors and the name "Chaos." His heart set on vengeance, Loki sets out to find this Chaos and repay him in kind. Another killer is on Chaos' trail, the cursed swordsman Skurai, who seeks the blood that will satisfy his demon sword's thirst. Skurai carried out the Assassin's Guild massacre to set a trap for Chaos. Last time he and the Rune Knight met, Chaos escaped, but weakened by a battle with Loki he should be easy prey. Destiny brings these three great warriors together, but in the mortal realm of Midgard, Destiny doesn't always go as the gods planned..
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Twelve years ago, a terrible act was committed in the city of Fayon. Lord Irene's eldest daughter was to be sacrificed and a new heir proclaimed. But things didn't go as planned. The child escaped and was adopted into Freya's army of Valkyries. Now the prodigal daughter has returned, and all will feel her vengeance. Other warriors have converged upon Fayon as well. Skurai, a swordsman with a cursed blade, has come in search of the blood that will free him. Chaos, a rune knight with no memories, would like to make the town his home. Fenris Fenrir is searching for Balder, the god that will help her bring about Ragnarok. With all the pieces in place, the final battle is set to begin..
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The Assassins' Guild. The silent order. For centuries, they have maintained the balance of good and evil in Midgard, striking hard and fast whenever the scales would tip. But there are some who would prefer that Midgard be without its shadowy protectors. The dread swordsman Skurai, guided by Odin's Beholders, has descended on the Assassins' lair intent on slaughtering them in an orgy of blood. Should he succeed in this massacre, humanity will lose its greatest allies in the war against the gods. There is only one Assassin who can stop Skurai - the masked killer Loki - but he is away on assignment, battling a madman bent on resurrecting the demon lord Surt. With both demons and ancient gods vying for control of Midgard, the Assassins' Guild is needed now more than ever. The balance must be preserved!.
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The winds of fate are blowing through the realm of Midgard. Ragnarok, the prophesized fall of the gods, is at hand, and the age of Man is set to begin. But the ancient gods are not about to resign themselves to fate. They have sent their elite warriors, the Valkyries, to scour the land for those destined to bring about Ragnarok. If the event can be prevented, the reign of the gods will continue for another 1000 years. Fenris Fenrir knows Ragnarok must happen. She is on a desperate search to find the reincarnation of Balder, the fallen god, with whose help she can change the world. But if the Valkyries find him first, Fenris' quest may be over before it even begins..
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