Bøger om Kina

This is how you achieve changeFridays for Future. Just Stop Oil. Black Lives Matter.From Greta Thunberg's inspiring school strike in Sweden to emerging 'hacktivism' in Ethiopia and Iran to the toppling of the statue of a notorious slave trader in Britain, Barney Cullum travels around the world to find out how disruptors are fighting for a better future. Meet the dissidents campaigning for democracy in Moscow and Istanbul, activists in the Sahel, Palestine, Brazil, and Ukraine, a commune claiming underground energy in Denmark and climate emergency protesters across Europe. Everywhere Cullum goes, he asks: how are you achieving change? Find out the secrets of successful movements for social change, including:What made Ireland U-turn on abortion?How did Taiwan's students resist when Hong Kong's could not?What persuaded Britain to reform its drug laws?How did peace finally break out in Colombia?Reviews"Making a Movement is a call to action but also a great insight into some of the leading international campaigns over the last ten years, which gives a sense of hope and aspiration for the next generation of campaigners and activists." - Patrick Vernon OBE, Windrush Campaigner"Jam-packed with stories of collective action, Barney Cullum deftly brings to life the lives and passions of people who have been driven to action for a better world. Whatever your perspective on their campaigns, we all have things to learn from their imagination and skill in drawing people together to bring change." - Abigail Thomas, Hopeful Activists Podcast Host"Making a Movement delivers a wrecking ball to the unsustainable populism of the right." - Simon Speakman Cordall, Al Jazeera Journalist"If you read Barney Cullum's book, you will come away with comprehensive knowledge of the severe problems impacting people every day all over the world, but you will also feel utterly inspired to take action yourself. Powerful stories reframe the brave people and organisations who are truly taking risks to bring about positive change, all achieved in an accessible, fascinating way." - Lucy Skoulding, Human Rights Campaigner and Independent Journalist"Cullum skilfully weaves together and situates social movements, campaigns and their tactics around the world. Interviews with key and ordinary people are interlaced with stories of how he obtained access. Filled with illuminating behind-the-scenes accounts of current situations, poignant viewpoints include those of pacifist Russians and Belarusians on the war in the Ukraine. Closer to home in the UK, Cullum captures the senselessness of people locked up in psychiatric hospitals for years with no end in sight." - Valerie de Schaller, Amnesty International Grassroots Activist"Through interviews with activists and campaigners across the global spectrum, these chapters offer a crucial insight into environmental, political and human rights movements. From strike action, to street art, to direct action, this book is an argument for why a whole range of tactics are so critical to achieving real change. A captivating and meaningful read." - Ella Abraham, Praxis, For Migrants and Refugees Campaigner

'In August 1855, sixteen-year-old Chaloner Alabaster left England for Hong Kong, to take up a position as a student interpreter in the China Consular Service. He would stay for almost forty years, climbing the rungs of the service and eventually becoming consul-general of Canton. When he retired he returned to England and received a knighthood. He died in 1898. Throughout his adult life, Alabaster kept diaries. In the first four volumes of these diaries, collected here by Benjamin Penny, the teenage Alabaster recorded his thoughts and observations, told himself anecdotes, and exploded in outbursts of anger and frustration. He was young and enthusiastic, and the everyday sights, sounds and smells of Hong Kong were novel to him. He describes how the Chinese people around him ironed clothes, dried flour and threshed rice; how they gambled, prepared their food and made bean curd; and what opera, new year festivities and the birthday of the Heavenly Empress were like. Like many a young Victorian, he was also a keen observer of natural history, fascinated by fireflies and ants, corals and sea slugs, and the volcanic origins of the landscape. Alabaster's diaries are a unique, vibrant and riveting record of life in the young British colony on the cusp of the Second Opium War. With A Young Englishman in Victorian Hong Kong, Penny sheds new light on the history of the region.' - From publisher website.

In "Smaakvol China: De Geheimen van de Chinese Keuken Onthuld," neemt auteur Mei Ling Wu je mee op een culinaire ontdekkingsreis door de rijke en diverse wereld van de Chinese gastronomie. Dit betoverende kookboek is een eerbetoon aan de eeuwenoude culinaire tradities van China en biedt een schat aan authentieke recepten om je smaakpalet te verrijken.Mei Ling, een gepassioneerde kok met een diepe band met de Chinese keuken, heeft met zorgvuldige aandacht voor detail een verzameling heerlijke gerechten samengesteld die de essentie van China vastleggen. Van heerlijke noedelgerechten tot smaakvolle dim sum en geurige stoofschotels, "Smaakvol China" biedt een verscheidenheid aan gerechten voor zowel beginners als ervaren koks.Met duidelijke instructies en waardevolle kooktips helpt Mei Ling je om de smaken van China naar je eigen keuken te brengen. Of je nu op zoek bent naar de pittige smaken van Sichuan, de verfijnde gerechten uit Shanghai, of de hartverwarmende maaltijden uit de noordelijke regio's, dit boek biedt je de mogelijkheid om China's diverse culinaire landschap te verkennen.Of je nu een liefhebber bent van de Chinese keuken, een avontuurlijke kok die nieuwe smaken wil ontdekken, of gewoon op zoek bent naar inspiratie voor je volgende maaltijd, "Smaakvol China" zal je betoveren en je laten genieten van de onvergetelijke smaken van China. Dus stap in de keuken en ontdek de geheimen van de Chinese keuken met Mei Ling Wu als je gids.

Sheds new light on the relationship between myth and history in ancient China and the central role they have played in shaping early Chinese thought.

Offers an innovative analysis of gates-as architectural components, visual images, and mental constructs-in early Chinese thought and material culture.

Dompel jezelf onder in de betoverende wereld van de Chinese keuken met het boek "Chinese Keukengeheimen" door de gepassioneerde culinair auteur Mei-Lin Wong. Dit boek neemt je mee op een smaakvolle reis door de diverse en rijke culinaire tradities van China, waarin de geheimen van de Chinese keuken worden onthuld.Mei-Lin Wong nodigt je uit om de authentieke smaken van China te ontdekken en te genieten van de onweerstaanbare gerechten die dit land te bieden heeft. "Chinese Keukengeheimen" is niet alleen een kookboek, maar ook een culturele verkenning van de Chinese eetcultuur en culinaire erfenis.Dit boek biedt inzicht in de geheimen en technieken van de Chinese keuken en presenteert recepten die je in staat stellen om thuis authentieke Chinese gerechten te bereiden. Ontdek de magie van verse ingrediënten, aromatische specerijen en traditionele kookmethoden die de Chinese keuken zo uniek maken, en leer hoe je deze kunt toepassen in je eigen keuken."Chinese Keukengeheimen" is meer dan alleen een kookboek; het is een culinaire reis die je meeneemt naar de smaakvolle keukens van China. Onder leiding van Mei-Lin Wong kun je genieten van authentieke Chinese smaken en de kunst van het koken in Chinese stijl leren. Dit boek nodigt je uit om de rijkdom van de Chinese gastronomie te omarmen en te genieten van de gerechten die de Chinese keuken wereldwijd geliefd maken.

To know oneself is the central purpose of life. Being a method of perception, the state of mind resulting from the meditative act is a means of knowing oneself. It is not the only one. There are four main states of consciousness: ordinary waking consciousness, dreaming sleep, deep sleep and the meditative state. The first is characterised by the self focused outward, the second by the self focused on inner thoughts, the third by the self free of all perception and the last by the self focused on the self. Only in this fourth state is direct knowledge of the self possible, and the cessation of the division between subject and object seen. Only meditation, or the fourth state of Consciousness, permits perception and direct knowledge of the Self. The Subject observes the Subject. In the other three states, the Subject can only observe objects. The fourth state of consciousness, which occurs during meditation, is scientifically confirmed, since it has its own particular physiology, which differentiates it from the other three states.

Merüljön el a kínai konyha izgalmas világában "Kínai Kulináris Kalandok: Az Ízek és Mesterségek Varázsa" cím¿ könyvvel. Az elismert szakíró, László Wang, rendkívül érzékeny és mélyreható bepillantást nyújt Kína sokszín¿ és gazdag kulináris örökségébe, valamint az otthoni sütés titkaiba.László Wang meghívja az olvasót egy leny¿göz¿ ízutazásra, ahol a hagyományos kínai ételek és a modern sütészet találkoznak. Ez a könyv az otthoni szakácsoknak és a kulináris kíváncsiaknak szól, akik szeretnék felfedezni Kína gazdag konyham¿vészetét és elkészíteni saját változataikat az ízletes kínai fogásokból.A "Kínai Kulináris Kalandok" bemutatja az alapvet¿ kínai konyhai technikákat, és segít megérteni az ízek és textúrák harmonizálásának m¿vészetét. Tanuljuk meg, hogyan készítsünk el izgalmas és autentikus kínai ételeket, kezdve a különleges szószoktól a leveseken át egészen a g¿zölt és sült fogásokig.Ez a könyv nem csupán egy receptgy¿jtemény, hanem egy mélyreható utazás a kínai konyha világába, amely azt ünnepli, hogyan válhatunk otthoni szakácsokká ebben a gazdag és változatos kulináris hagyományban. László Wang vezetésével készüljön fel arra, hogy felfedezze a kínai konyha rejtett kincseit, és hozzon létre ízletes ételeket, amelyek elkápráztatják családját és barátait.

"Sabor da China: Uma Odisseia Culinária na Terra do Dragão" é uma exploração fascinante da rica tradição gastronômica da China, apresentado por Li Wei, um amante da culinária chinesa e um entusiasta das diversas cozinhas regionais do país.Nas páginas deste livro, você será transportado para as movimentadas ruas de Pequim, as montanhas de Sichuan e os mercados flutuantes do Rio Yangtzé, onde os sabores autênticos e as técnicas culinárias tradicionais ganham vida. Li Wei compartilha sua paixão pela seleção de ingredientes frescos, pela harmonia de sabores e pela tradição de compartilhar refeições em família.Este livro é um convite para explorar a diversidade de sabores da China, desde os pratos famosos, como o Pato à Pequim, até as deliciosas iguarias regionais, como o Mapo Tofu. Li Wei oferece dicas valiosas sobre como preparar pratos chineses autênticos em sua própria cozinha, permitindo que você embarque em uma emocionante odisseia culinária na Terra do Dragão.Se você já é um apreciador da culinária chinesa ou está apenas começando a descobrir seus sabores intrigantes, "Sabor da China" será seu guia confiável. Deixe Li Wei ser seu mentor na descoberta de pratos que capturam a essência e a riqueza da culinária chinesa. Sua jornada culinária chinesa começa aqui!

"L'Art de la Cuisine Chinoise : Saveurs Authentiques de l'Empire du Milieu" vous invite à un voyage gustatif inoubliable à travers les délices de la cuisine chinoise. Rédigé par l'expert culinaire Xin Chen, ce livre est une source d'inspiration pour découvrir la richesse et la diversité de la cuisine chinoise.À travers ces pages, vous découvrirez les secrets de la cuisine chinoise traditionnelle, une cuisine riche en saveurs, en histoire et en culture. Xin Chen partage sa passion pour les arômes authentiques de l'Empire du Milieu et vous guide à travers une variété de plats qui célèbrent la cuisine chinoise sous toutes ses facettes.Le livre comprend des descriptions détaillées des techniques de cuisson, des ingrédients clés et des méthodes de préparation propres à la cuisine chinoise. Xin Chen vous emmène dans un voyage culinaire où chaque plat est une invitation à explorer la diversité des régions chinoises, des saveurs relevées du Sichuan aux délices délicats de la cuisine cantonaise.Que vous soyez un amateur de cuisine chinoise ou que vous souhaitiez découvrir cette cuisine pour la première fois, "L'Art de la Cuisine Chinoise" vous inspirera à créer des plats authentiques qui vous transporteront directement en Chine. Laissez Xin Chen être votre guide dans l'art de la cuisine chinoise et commencez à préparer des repas qui évoquent les saveurs et la culture de l'Empire du Milieu. Votre voyage culinaire chinois commence ici !

"Kinesisk Kulinarisk Kung Fu: En Smagsrejse til Kina" inviterer dig til at udforske den rige og mangfoldige verden af kinesisk mad. Forfattet af den passionerede madentusiast Lin Chen, er denne bog en kilde til inspiration og viden om det kinesiske køkkens vidundere, der kan skabes i dit eget køkken.I "Kinesisk Kulinarisk Kung Fu" vil du opdage de skattekister af smage, aromaer og traditioner, der kendetegner det kinesiske køkken. Lin Chen deler sin dybe passion for at forstå og mestre kinesisk madlavning og guider dig gennem en række opskrifter, der vil bringe autentiske kinesiske smage hjem til dig.Bogen indeholder detaljerede trin-for-trin instruktioner og tips til at opnå autentiske kinesiske smagsoplevelser. Lin Chen deler også indsigter i kinesisk madkultur, ingredienser og teknikker, der giver dig mulighed for at fordybe dig i den rige kinesiske madtradition.Uanset om du er en erfaren kok eller en nybegynder i køkkenet, vil "Kinesisk Kulinarisk Kung Fu" inspirere dig til at udforske og eksperimentere med kinesisk madlavning. Lin Chen opfordrer dig til at lære og mestre de forskellige regionale køkkener, smage og teknikker, der udgør Kinas utrolige kulinariske arv.Så lad Lin Chen være din guide til en smagsrejse til Kina i dit eget køkken med "Kinesisk Kulinarisk Kung Fu." Med denne bog kan du skabe mesterværker af smag, der vil fortrylle dine smagsløg og bringe det autentiske Kina til dit spisebord. Din kulinariske rejse begynder her!

Viktorija Ming kvie¿ia jus ¿ nuostabi¿ kulinarijos kelion¿ Kinijos skoniais. Jos nauja knyga, "Kin¿ Skonio Paslaptys", yra puiki dovana visiems, kurie nori atrasti ¿io dvide¿imtme¿ius seno ir paslaptingo kulinarinio palikimo paslap¿i¿.Viktorija Ming yra kulinarijos ekspert¿ su ilgamet¿mis patirtimis kin¿ virtuv¿s srityje. Jos knyga atskleid¿ia ne tik tradicini¿ kin¿ patiekal¿ receptus, bet ir pasakoja apie kult¿rinius ir istorinius aspektus, kurie susij¿ su jais."Kin¿ Skonio Paslaptys" leis jums pasinerti ¿ unikali¿ Kinijos virtuv¿, kurioje skanumas ir subtilus prieskoninimas yra svarbiausios savyb¿s. Knyga taip pat si¿lo naudingus patarimus apie ingredient¿ pasirinkim¿, kulinarijos technikas ir tradicini¿ patiekal¿ k¿rim¿.Nepamir¿kite pakviesti Viktorijos Ming ¿ savo virtuv¿ ir kartu i¿mokti gaminti autenti¿kus kin¿ patiekalus. Atidarykite ¿i¿ knyg¿ ir leiskite Kinijos skoni¿ paslaptims jums atskleisti kulinarijos kelion¿s metu.

Adéntrate en el fascinante mundo de la gastronomía china con "Sazón China: Secretos de la Cocina Milenaria," un libro que te llevará en un viaje culinario a través de los sabores más ricos y auténticos de China. Escrito por el experto culinario Wei Zhang, este libro es una ventana a la riqueza y diversidad de la cocina china.En "Sazón China," Wei Zhang comparte su profundo conocimiento y pasión por la cocina china, revelando secretos ancestrales y técnicas culinarias que han pasado de generación en generación. Este libro te sumergirá en un viaje que abarca desde las calles bulliciosas de Pekín hasta las regiones montañosas de Sichuán, ofreciéndote una amplia gama de sabores, ingredientes y recetas que capturan la esencia misma de la cocina china.Descubrirás platos emblemáticos como el Pato laqueado, el Dim Sum, el Mapo Tofu y muchos más, con instrucciones claras y consejos expertos para que puedas recrearlos en tu propia cocina. Además, aprenderás sobre la importancia de la armonía de sabores, la preparación adecuada de ingredientes y la presentación estética que son fundamentales en la cocina china."Sazón China" es el compañero perfecto para aquellos que desean explorar y dominar la cocina china, ya sea para sorprender a sus seres queridos o para embarcarse en un viaje culinario personal. Con la guía de Wei Zhang, estarás listo para experimentar la magia de los sabores del Lejano Oriente y convertirte en un maestro de la cocina china en tu propia casa. ¡Bienvenidos a un mundo de delicias chinas!

Sob o pseudônimo intrigante de Li Wei, "Sabores da China: Uma Jornada Culinária pela Terra do Dragão" convida você a explorar a rica e diversificada culinária chinesa, desvendando os segredos e sabores desta incrível tradição culinária.Este livro de receitas é um tesouro de sabores e técnicas que oferecem uma visão profunda da cozinha chinesa. Li Wei compartilha sua paixão pelo mundo da culinária chinesa e apresenta receitas autênticas e saborosas que capturam a essência de diferentes regiões da China.Seja você um amante da cozinha chinesa ou esteja começando a explorá-la, encontrará neste livro uma fonte de inspiração para criar pratos incrivelmente deliciosos em sua própria cozinha. As receitas são apresentadas de forma clara e acessível, permitindo que você experimente os sabores autênticos da China sem sair de casa."Sabores da China" é mais do que um livro de receitas, é uma viagem gastronômica que o levará através das tradições, ingredientes e técnicas culinárias da China. Com este guia em mãos, você será capaz de preparar pratos chineses autênticos que impressionarão a todos com sua autenticidade e sabor irresistível. É hora de embarcar nessa jornada culinária emocionante e trazer a magia dos sabores chineses para sua mesa.

Privítajte novú éru ¿ínskeho kulinárstva s knihou "Kulinárna ¿ína: Chüové Tajomstvá Celej Krajiny" od autora Xin Lianga. Táto kniha je oknom do bohatej a rozmanitej kuchyne ¿íny, ktorá kombinuje tradi¿né techniky s modernými prístupmi k vareniu.Xin Liang, známy kulinárny expert, odhäuje skryté tajomstvá prípravy ¿ínskych jedál a zdie¿a s vami svoje osobné recepty, ktoré zdokonalil pöas svojich ciest po celej krajine. Od pe¿enej kachny Peking ä po pikantné kung pao kur¿a, táto kniha vám umöní objavi¿ nekone¿ný svet ¿ínskych chutej."Kulinárna ¿ína" nie je len zbierkou receptov, je to hlboký poh¿ad do kultúry a histórie ¿ínskeho jedla. Xin vám priblí¿i príbehy a tradície, ktoré formovali ¿ínsku kuchy¿u a uká¿e vám, ako kombinovä koreniny a ingrediencie tak, aby ste dosiahli autentický chüový zá¿itok.Nech ü ste zäiatöník v kuchyni alebo skúsený kuchár, "Kulinárna ¿ína" vám poskytne in¿piráciu a nápady, ako pripravi¿ jedlá, ktoré vás prenesú priamo do srdca ¿íny. Pridajte sa k Xinovej ceste za chüovými tajomstvami celej krajiny a objavte krásu ¿ínskeho jedla, ktorá vás nadchne svojou jedine¿nou chutou a bohatstvom ingrediencií.

Embarquez pour un voyage culinaire inoubliable à travers la Chine avec le nouveau livre de l'auteure Léa Chen, "Délices de la Cuisine Chinoise : Un Voyage Gourmand en Asie". Ce livre vous invite à explorer les saveurs exotiques et la diversité de la cuisine chinoise dans le confort de votre propre cuisine.Léa Chen, une passionnée de la cuisine chinoise et experte en art culinaire asiatique, partage avec passion son amour pour les plats chinois authentiques. Des délices épicés de Sichuan aux douceurs de Canton en passant par les saveurs de Pékin, ce livre vous transportera dans les rues animées des marchés chinois."Délices de la Cuisine Chinoise" n'est pas seulement un livre de recettes, c'est un voyage sensoriel qui vous plonge dans les traditions culinaires ancestrales de la Chine. Léa vous guide à travers le choix des ingrédients, les techniques de cuisson et les astuces pour réussir des plats dignes d'un restaurant chinois.Rejoignez Léa dans cette aventure gastronomique et découvrez pourquoi la cuisine chinoise est une véritable célébration des saveurs. "Délices de la Cuisine Chinoise" est votre passeport pour un voyage gourmand en Asie, où les arômes exotiques et les textures délicieuses vous attendent à chaque page. Ouvrez ce livre et laissez-vous séduire par la magie des saveurs chinoises.

Ana Asia v¿ aduce "Deliciile Orientului: Re¿ete Exotice din Buc¿t¿ria Asiatic¿" - o carte care v¿ va transporta într-o aventur¿ culinar¿ fascinant¿ prin diversele buc¿t¿rii asiatice. Aceast¿ carte nu este doar o colec¿ie de re¿ete; este o explorare a aromei ¿i culturii din Asia, unde gustul ¿i tradi¿iile se întâlnesc armonios.Pe paginile c¿r¿ii "Deliciile Orientului," ve¿i g¿si secretele ¿i tehnici de g¿tit care stau la baza preparatelor exotice din întreaga regiune asiatic¿. Ana Asia, pasionat¿ de gastronomia asiatic¿, v¿ va ghida prin creäia de mânc¿ruri care v¿ vor încânta sim¿urile ¿i v¿ vor purta într-o c¿l¿torie culinar¿ de neuitat.Indiferent dac¿ sunte¿i un iubitor al bucatelor picante din Thailanda, un cunosc¿tor al sushi-ului japonez, sau dori¿i s¿ exploräi aromele complexe ale buc¿t¿riei chineze, "Deliciile Orientului" v¿ va inspira cu preparate variate, de la aperitive ¿i supe la feluri principale ¿i deserturi.Sub îndrumarea Anei Asia, ve¿i descoperi bog¿¿ia ¿i diversitatea buc¿t¿riilor asiatice ¿i ve¿i înv¿¿a cum s¿ g¿ti¿i preparate autentice care v¿ vor duce direct în inima Orientului. Al¿turäi-v¿ acestei c¿l¿torii culinare ¿i bucuräi-v¿ de aromele unice ¿i exotice ale buc¿t¿riei asiatice. "Deliciile Orientului" v¿ invit¿ s¿ exploräi lumea fascinant¿ a buc¿t¿riei asiatice ¿i s¿ v¿ bucuräi de experien¿e culinare de neuitat.

Wild Swans meets Educated in this riveting true story spanning four generations 'Revelatory and remarkable' - TRENT DALTON'Memorable and vivid' - RICHARD GLOVER'Lands with a thump in your heart' - LISA MILLAR'Heartbreaking and uplifting' - MEAGHAN WILSON ANASTASIOS'An heroic saga' - MIKE MUNROThe dragon circles and swoops ... a tiger running alone in the night ...Mimi Kwa ignored the letter for days. When she finally opened it, the news was so shocking her hair turned grey. Why would a father sue his own daughter?The collision was over the estate of Mimi's beloved Aunt Theresa, but its seed had been sown long ago. In an attempt to understand how it had come to this, Mimi unspools her rich family history in House of Kwa. One of a wealthy silk merchant's 32 children, Mimi's father, Francis, was just a little boy when the Kwa family became caught up in the brutal and devastating Japanese occupation of Hong Kong during World War II. Years later, he was sent to study in Australia by his now independent and successful older sister Theresa. There he met and married Mimi's mother, a nineteen-year-old with an undiagnosed, chronic mental illness. Soon after, 'tiger' Mimi arrived, and her struggle with the past - and the dragon - began ...Riveting, colourful and often darkly humorous, House of Kwa is an epic family drama spanning four generations, and an unforgettable story about how one woman finds the courage to stand up for her freedom and independence, squaring off against the ghosts of the past and finally putting them to rest. Throughout, her inspiration is Francis's late older sister, the jet-setting, free-spirited Aunt Theresa, whose extraordinary life is a beacon of hope in the darkness.PRAISE FOR HOUSE OF KWA'House of Kwa enchants and enthrals like the best kind of sweeping, dynastic fiction, but it rattles the bones and breaks the heart with the pure facts of Mimi Kwa's extraordinary story. Revelatory and remarkable storytelling.' Trent Dalton'An astonishing true tale that leaps across centuries and cultures to land with a thump in your heart.' Lisa Millar'A startling tale of the past, its terrible grip on the present, and the battle to set yourself free. Full of scenes that hover between tragedy and farce, House of Kwa is one of the most compelling stories you'll read this year. Memorable and vividly told, this is a book for anybody forced to survive their own parents.' Richard Glover'From the back streets of China to war-torn Hong Kong to suburban Australia, this is an heroic saga that reveals just some of the stories behind the multi-cultural nation we are today.' Mike Munro AO'This is a charming and compelling story, an insight into a deeply traditional Chinese family in times when China was undergoing internally and externally induced upheaval.' South China Morning Post'A rich and riveting read which heralds a new chapter in Kwa's life as a writer. The spirited tiger, full of life and driven to achieve, has many stories to tell yet.' The Weekend Australian'House of Kwa answers the question of how one should write about one's family with generosity and love - to read it is to experience Kwa's wonder at the strength and resilience of her family, as well as the intimacy of her relationships with them. Traversing the boundaries of a traditional memoir, House of Kwa is the biography of a family that explores the way our lives are shaped by the past we can and cannot remember. Kill Your Darlings'A rare work of non-fiction which balances page turning prose with lyrical depth. Do yourself and everyone you know a favour and dive in!' Megan RogersAn utterly captivating, gripping and inspirational tale of one woman's triumph over adversity. In this extraordinary multi-generational memoir, Kwa fearlessly grapples with questions of love, loyalty, and the power of the human spirit. Intimate and revelatory, House of Kwa is the most heart-breaking and uplifting book I have read in years and announces the arrival of an exciting writer. Meaghan Wilson Anastasios'If you're a fan of the book Educated by Tara Westover, as I am, and most readers I know are, then you have to read this.' Joan McKenzie, Joan's Picks, Whitcoulls'Mimi's narrative about their family life is heart-breaking, hilarious, and often unbelievable.' Magic talk FM'An exotic journey that takes readers through the contributions Chinese immigrants have made to multicultural Australia.' ABC Nightlife'Kwa is an engaging storyteller.' Asian Review of Books'Extraordinary - I couldn't put it down. Wonderfully written, this intriguing family story reads like a page-turning novel. The journey of the Kwa dynasty and its legacy is told in such rich, colourful detail, you feel like you are there. I loved it. Sue Smethurst'I laughed, I grieved, I was intrigued. It took enormous strength to write this story of trauma, abuse, mental health, dislocation, racism and reinvention. Above all it is a story of love and kindness. It will resonate with so many people.' Kirsty Manning

"Island X delves into the compelling political lives of Taiwanese migrants who came to the United States as students from the 1960s through the 1980s. Often depicted as compliant model minorities, many were in fact deeply political, shaped by Taiwan's colonial history and influenced by the global social movements of their times. As activists, they fought to make Taiwanese people visible as subjects of injustice and deserving of self-determination. Under the distorting shadows of Cold War geopolitics, the Kuomintang regime and collaborators across U.S. campuses attempted to control Taiwanese in the diaspora through extralegal surveillance and violence, including harassment, blacklisting, imprisonment, and even murder. Drawing on interviews with student activists and extensive archival research, Wendy Cheng documents how Taiwanese Americans developed tight-knit social networks as infrastructures for identity formation, consciousness development, and anticolonial activism. They fought for Taiwanese independence, opposed state persecution and oppression, and participated in global political movements"--