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Chop Fry Watch Learn: Fu Pei-mei and the Making of Modern Chinese Food

By: Michelle T. King

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Chop Fry Watch Learn: Fu Pei-mei and the Making of Modern Chinese Food

By: Michelle T. King

A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice A spirited new history of Chinese food told through an account of the remarkable life of Fu Pei-mei, the woman who brought Chinese cooking to the world. In 1949, a young Chinese housewife arrived in Taiwan and transformed herself from a novice to a natural in the kitchen. She launched a career as a cookbook author and television cooking instructor that would last four decades. Years later, in America, flipping through her mother’s copies of Fu Pei-mei’s Chinese cookbooks, historian Michelle T. King discovered more than the recipes to meals of her childhood. She found, in Fu’s story and in her food, a vivid portal to another time, when a generation of middle-class, female home cooks navigated the tremendous postwar transformations taking place across the world. In Chop Fry Watch Learn, King weaves together stories from her own family and contemporary oral history to present a remarkable argument for how understanding the story of Fu’s life enables us to see Chinese food as both an inheritance of tradition and a truly modern creation, influenced by the historical phenomena of the postwar era. These include a dramatic increase in the number of women working outside the home, a new proliferation of mass media, the arrival of innovative kitchen tools, and the shifting diplomatic fortunes of China and Taiwan. King reveals how and why, for audiences in Taiwan and around the world, Fu became the ultimate culinary touchstone: the figure against whom all other cooking authorities were measured. And Fu’s legacy continues. Her cookbooks have become beloved emblems of cultural memory, passed from parent to child, wherever diasporic Chinese have landed. Informed by the voices of fans across generations, King illuminates the story of Chinese food from the inside: at home, around the family dinner table. The result is a revelatory work, a rich banquet of past and present tastes that will resonate deeply for all of us looking for our histories in the kitchen.

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Between Birth and Death

Female Infanticide in Nineteenth-Century China

By: Michelle T. King

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Between Birth and Death

Female Infanticide in Nineteenth-Century China

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Female infanticide is a social practice often closely associated with Chinese culture. Journalists, social scientists, and historians alike emphasize that it is a result of the persistence of son preference, from China's ancient past to its modern present. Yet how is it that the killing of newborn daughters has come to be so intimately associated with Chinese culture? Between Birth and Death locates a significant historical shift in the representation of female infanticide during the nineteenth century. It was during these years that the practice transformed from a moral and deeply local issue affecting communities into an emblematic cultural marker of a backwards Chinese civilization, requiring the scientific, religious, and political attention of the West. Using a wide array of Chinese, French and English primary sources, the book takes readers on an unusual historical journey, presenting the varied perspectives of those concerned with the fate of an unwanted Chinese daughter: a late imperial Chinese mother in the immediate moments following birth, a male Chinese philanthropist dedicated to rectifying moral behavior in his community, Western Sinological experts preoccupied with determining the comparative prevalence of the practice, Catholic missionaries and schoolchildren intent on saving the souls of heathen Chinese children, and turn-of-the-century reformers grappling with the problem as a challenge for an emerging nation.

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The Savage King

Lords of the Var® Book 1: A Qurilixen World Novel

By: Michelle M. Pillow

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The Savage King

Lords of the Var® Book 1: A Qurilixen World Novel

By: Michelle M. Pillow

“To be ruled by a woman is to be ruled by weakness and kingdoms are only as strong as their rulers. A King must stand alone, beholden to none.”—King Attor of the Var Oh, how the mighty will fall. Cat shifter King Kirill has a duty to his people — one that does not involve falling in love. But when he meets alluring undercover agent Ulyssa, he’ll have to choose between the throne and undeniable passion. A sexy paranormal romance with over 1,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads. (Bookbub) Cat-shifting King Kirill knows he must do his royal duty by his people. When his father unexpectedly dies, it’s his destiny to take the throne and all of the responsibility that entails. What he hadn’t prepared for is the troublesome female prisoner he inherited. Undercover Agent Ulyssa is no man’s captive. Trapped in a primitive alien forest awaiting pickup, she’s going to make the best out of a bad situation… which doesn’t include falling for the seductions of an alpha male king. Cat-Shifter Paranormal Sci Fi Fantasy Romance Book One of the Lords of the Var® series by NY Times and USA TODAY Bestselling Author, Michelle M. Pillow. 5 Stars! "Great book by a great author!" Bianca D’Arc, USA Today Bestselling Author (2019) ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About Lords of the Var Series The cat-shifter princes were raised to not believe in love, especially love for one woman, and they will do everything in their power to live up to their father’s expectations. Oh, how the mighty will fall. Praise For The Savage King 5 Stars! "She had me at Paranormal Sci Fi CAT-SHIFTERS!!!" Tasha Black, USA Today Bestselling Author (2020) 5 Stars! "Holy Cats! I'll take one of each thank you." Spanish Lady, Reader (2015) "5 stars and a place on my fave's bookshelf!!! I have a great love and passion about shifters and hot alpha males who knows how to treat their woman."Jwezi, Goodreads (2012) "Get ready for a thrilling ride to planet Qurilixen, where gorgeous cat-shifting alphas rule. ...Intrigue, romance ... keep the story moving." --RT Magazine, April 2007 5 ANGELS! RECOMMENDED READ! Fallen Angel Review Lords of the Var series: The Savage King The Playful Prince The Bound Prince The Rogue Prince The Pirate Prince A Qurilixen World Novel The Qurilixen World is an extensive collection of paranormal, fantasy, and science fiction romance novels by award-winning author, Michelle M. Pillow, and includes several series installments: Dragon Lords, Lords of the Var®, Space Lords, Captured by a Dragon-shifter, Galaxy Alien Mail Order Brides, Dynasty Lords, Qurilixen Lords, and more. Topics: Shapeshifter, Paranormal, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Fated Mate, Alpha Male, Alien Romance, futuristic romance, comedy, shapeshifter romance, cat shifter, Science Fiction & Fantasy, prince, Dragon Romance, futuristic, Shifter Romance, Sci-Fi, Alien Romance, Paranormal Romance, nobility, royalty, action and adventure, romantic comedy, fantasy, sci-fi, First Contact, hea, humorous romance, romantic adventure, sfr, space exploration, werepanther, panther shifter, kick ass heroine, first contact romance, big cat, big cat romance, dragon shifter, kick butt chick, space romance. Perfect for fans of Gena Showalter, Laurann Dohner, Charlene Hartnady, Darynda Jones, S. E. Smith, Evangeline Anderson, Christine Feehan, Donna Grant, Rebecca Zanetti, Anna Hackett, JR Ward, Kresley Cole, Lynsay Sands, Nalini Singh, Genevieve Jack, Felicity Heaton, Jennifer L Armentrout, Carrie Ann Ryan, Elizabeth Hunter, Patricia Briggs, Laurell K. Hamilton, Lora Leigh, Alisa Woods.

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Chop Fry Watch Learn: Fu Pei-mei and the Making of Modern Chinese Food

By: Michelle T. King

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Madame Tussaud

A Novel of the French Revolution

By: Michelle Moran

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Madame Tussaud

A Novel of the French Revolution

By: Michelle Moran

The world knows Madame Tussaud as a wax artist extraordinaire, but who was this woman who became one of the most famous sculptresses of all time? From the internationally bestselling author of Nefertiti comes a “rollicking drama” (Good Housekeeping) that is “intimate and entertaining” (Associated Press). “Both a gripping, fictionalized biography of an intriguing woman and a well-paced, illuminating chronicle of the French Revolution.”—New York Journal of Books Smart and ambitious, Marie Tussaud has learned the secrets of wax sculpting by working alongside her uncle in their celebrated wax museum, the Salon de Cire. From her popular model of the American ambassador, Thomas Jefferson, to her tableau of the royal family at dinner, Marie’s museum provides Parisians with the very latest news on fashion, gossip, and even politics. Her customers hail from every walk of life, yet her greatest dream is to attract the attention of Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI; their stamp of approval on her work could catapult her and her museum to the fame and riches she desires. Though many people are starving and can no longer afford bread, Marie’s business is booming. In salons and cafés across Paris, people like Maximilien Robespierre are lashing out against the monarchy. Soon, there’s whispered talk of revolution. Spanning five years, from the budding revolution to the Reign of Terror, Madame Tussaud brings us into the world of an incredible heroine whose talent for wax modeling saved her life and preserved the faces of a vanished kingdom.

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030758867X

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Lorien

By: Michelle Levigne

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Lorien

By: Michelle Levigne

Lorien vows to do whatever it takes to serve Reshor and protect her pregnant sister, Andrixine, the Sword Bearer...even if it means making a loveless political marriage. The game of politics and courtly manners turns out to be a far harsher duty than swordplay and battle. Ambassador Lord Arand of Eretia comes to Reshor to make politically astute marriages to protect his kingdom against Sendorland. He's been ordered to win Lorien for his queen's grandson. Arand and Lorien discover they have much in common and their resolve to put duty ahead of their own dreams soon becomes a torment. Arand has a gift for healing and music but has denied both for the sake of following family tradition and serving the throne as an ambassador. When enemies inside Reshor conspire with Sendorland to steal first Lorien's brothers and then Andrixine's newborn sons, Lorien and Arand find themselves in the middle of danger but in exactly the right place to avert total disaster. Their own misery makes them wonder if all their sacrifices mean anything. Doesn't Yomnian want his servants to be happy?

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Letting Misery Go

By: Michelle Larks

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Letting Misery Go

By: Michelle Larks

The Rev. Ruth Wilcox, head minister of a Chicago church, has just about adjusted to life on her own, years after her husband, Daniel, left her. But Daniel suddenly re-enters her life when his second wife spurns him, leaving him to care for their three sons. Ruth's got enough on her plate, what with her mother's Alzheimer's, her best friend's cancer diagnosis, her grown children's dramas. . .and a charming parishioner who's caught her eye. Also, she can't shake the feeling that something is fishy with Daniel. Still, she's long dreamed of reconciling with her first love, and his kids desperately need discipline and spiritual nurturing. In Michelle Larks' Letting Misery Go, Ruth's faith gives her the strength to face a life-altering choice.

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1599832453

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Welcome to Qurilixen

Qurilixen World - First in Series 6 Book Box Set

By: Michelle M. Pillow

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Qurilixen World - First in Series 6 Book Box Set

By: Michelle M. Pillow

Welcome to Qurilixen - A great way to try Michelle M. Pillow's Bestselling Qurilixen World series! This six book box set includes first-in-series books from the bestselling collection. The Qurilixen World is an extensive collection of science fiction and paranormal romance novels by award-winning NYT Bestselling author, Michelle M. Pillow. Note: Each book and each series can stand alone. Dragon Lords Series: Barbarian Prince Dragon Shapeshifter Romance - The original Dragon Lords series' Anniversary Edition Once mated, these shifters will do anything to protect the women they love! With over 1,000 five-star Goodreads ratings: When reporter Morrigan takes an undercover assignment on a foreign planet, she ends up the accidental bride of a dragon shifter. Prince Ualan is determined to honor the marriage — but first, he’ll have to tame the tempestuous beauty! (BookBub) Lords of the Var Series: The Savage King Cat-Shifter Romance - Book one of the bestselling series Cat-shifting King Kirill knows he must do his royal duty by his people. When his father unexpectedly dies, it’s his destiny to take the throne and all of the responsibility that entails. What he hadn’t prepared for is the troublesome female prisoner he inherited. Undercover Agent Ulyssa is no man’s captive. Trapped in a primitive alien forest awaiting pickup, she’s going to make the best out of a bad situation… which doesn’t include falling for the seductions of an alpha male king. Dynasty Lords Series: Seduction of the Phoenix Science Fiction, Fantasy Romance A prince raised in honor and tradition, a woman raised with nothing at all. She wants to steal their most sacred treasure. He’ll do anything to protect it, even if it means marrying a thief. Space Lords Series: His Frost Maiden Science Fiction Space Pirate Romance These space pirates sail the high skies looking for adventure, and a woman to end their curse. Lady Josselyn of the House of Craven has been betrayed. With her home world on a Florencian moon under attack and her family dead, she finds herself at the mercy of the one who deceived them. There is only one thing left to do—die with honor. But before she can join her family in the afterlife, she must first avenge all that she held dear. Falling in love with a pirate was never in the plan. Evan and his thieving crewmates might have delayed her fate, but they can’t stop destiny. Captured by a Dragon-Shifter Series: Determined Prince Dragon Shapeshifter Romance Dragonshifter Prince Kyran has studied the Earth people and is ready to assimilate. Female shifters are all but going extinct on his planet of Qurilixen, and his people are desperate for mates—so much so they’re taking matters into their own hands. What better place to find a mate than Earth? After all, dragon-shifters had come from there centuries ago. Surely a human female would be honored to be selected by one as fine and fierce as himself. Galaxy Alien Mail Order Brides Series: Spark Alien Romance Earth women better watch out. Things are about to heat up. Mining ash on a remote planet where temperatures reach hellish degrees doesn't leave Kal (aka Spark) much room for dating. Lucky for this hard-working man, a new corporation Galaxy Alien Mail Order Brides is ready to help him find the girl of his dreams. Does it really matter that he lied on his application and really isn’t looking for long term, but rather some fast action? Earth women better watch out. Things are about to heat up. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Praise For Qurilixen World 5 Stars! "I love Michelle M Pillow's Qurilixen world! It's a while since I read any of these books - but I have read them all and absolutely loved them! They're a great guilty pleasure read for me but any paranormal romance fan will love them." Laura Greenwood, USA Today Bestselling Author of Paranormal, Fantasy, and Urban Fantasy Romance (2019) 5 Stars! "Michelle M Pillow books just keep getting better & better!" Kristin Chontelle, One Woman's Opinion (2010) 5 Stars! "Oh, I loved this box set especially being the first books in 6 different series but they are all within the same world and wow what an amazing world Michelle M Pillow has built I absolutely love her imagination I can't wait to read more." Elisa, Bookbub (2020) About Qurilixen World Novels The Qurilixen World is an extensive collection of paranormal, fantasy, and science fiction romance novels by award-winning author, Michelle M. Pillow, and includes several series installments: Dragon Lords, Lords of the Var®, Space Lords, Captured by a Dragon-shifter, Galaxy Alien Mail Order Brides, Dynasty Lords, Qurilixen Lords, and more. Topics: Dragon Shapeshifter, Paranormal, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Fated Mate, Alpha Male, Alien Romance, futuristic romance, fated mate, comedy, shapeshifter romance, dragon shifter, Science Fiction & Fantasy, prince, Dragon Romance, Shifter Romance, Sci-Fi, Alien Romance, Paranormal Romance, nobility, royalty, action and adventure, romantic comedy, fantasy, sci-fi, dragon-shifter, futuristic, hea, humorous romance, romantic adventure, sfr, space exploration, weredragon, catshifter, werecat, werepanther, panther shifter, kick ass heroine, first contact romance, big cat, big cat romance, kick butt chick, space romance. Perfect for fans of Gena Showalter, Laurann Dohner, Charlene Hartnady, Darynda Jones, S. E. Smith, Evangeline Anderson, Christine Feehan, Donna Grant, Rebecca Zanetti, Anna Hackett, JR Ward, Kresley Cole, Lynsay Sands, Nalini Singh, Genevieve Jack, Felicity Heaton, Jennifer L Armentrout, Carrie Ann Ryan, Elizabeth Hunter, Patricia Briggs, Laurell K. Hamilton, Lora Leigh, Alisa Woods.

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Between Birth and Death

Female Infanticide in Nineteenth-Century China

By: Michelle T. King

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Female Infanticide in Nineteenth-Century China

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Chop Fry Watch Learn: Fu Pei-mei and the Making of Modern Chinese Food

Chop Fry Watch Learn: Fu Pei-mei and the Making of Modern Chinese Food

Between Birth and Death

Between Birth and Death

The Savage King

The Savage King

Chop Fry Watch Learn: Fu Pei-mei and the Making of Modern Chinese Food

Chop Fry Watch Learn: Fu Pei-mei and the Making of Modern Chinese Food

Madame Tussaud

Madame Tussaud

Lorien

Lorien

Letting Misery Go

Letting Misery Go

Welcome to Qurilixen

Welcome to Qurilixen

Between Birth and Death

Between Birth and Death

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