An authentic novel about growing up in an Asian immigrant family with a mother who is suffering from a debilitating mental illness. Anna Chiu has her hands full. When she's not looking after her brother and sister or helping out at her father's restaurant, she's taking care of her mother, whose debilitating mental illness keeps her in bed most days. Her father's new delivery boy, Rory, is a welcome distraction and even though she knows that things aren't right at home, she's starting to feel like she could be a normal teen.But when her mother finally gets out of bed, things go from bad to worse. And as her mother's condition worsens, Anna and her family question everything they understand about themselves and each other.The Surprising Power of a Good Dumpling is a heart-wrenching, true-to-life exploration through the often neglected crevices of culture, mental illness, and family. Its strong themes are balanced by a beautiful romance making it a feel-good, yet important read.
Six years ago, she kidnapped him and forced him to take only one seed before disappearing without a trace. Six years later, she became a famous lawyer overseas and brought her son back to the country. She did not want to be targeted by that wild wolf on the day she returned home. She did everything she could to escape and he chased her! In this battle of emotions, who wins and who loses? Big Blue: I'm too tired. Help me beat my legs. CEO Gao Leng: I'm busy! Big Blue: Alright then... Then I'll look for someone else. CEO Gao Leng: Get the hell back here! Big Blue: Ai ai ai ai, where are you going to touch your hands? I'm going to beat your legs! Beating his legs! CEO Gao Leng: I only do full-body massage. After the massage, Big Blue's entire body was sore... Small Theatre 2: Why do you want to recognize him as your father? Cute Bao replied: Uncle Shuai said he was extremely capable! Everyone had a curious look on their face as they asked Gongbao: "How capable?" Kung Bao replied: Two hours at a time. Everyone: "...
Six years ago, she kidnapped him and forced him to take only one seed before disappearing without a trace. Six years later, she became a famous lawyer overseas and brought her son back to the country. She did not want to be targeted by that wild wolf on the day she returned home. She did everything she could to escape and he chased her! In this battle of emotions, who wins and who loses? Big Blue: I'm too tired. Help me beat my legs. CEO Gao Leng: I'm busy! Big Blue: Alright then... Then I'll look for someone else. CEO Gao Leng: Get the hell back here! Big Blue: Ai ai ai ai, where are you going to touch your hands? I'm going to beat your legs! Beating his legs! CEO Gao Leng: I only do full-body massage. After the massage, Big Blue's entire body was sore... Small Theatre 2: Why do you want to recognize him as your father? Cute Bao replied: Uncle Shuai said he was extremely capable! Everyone had a curious look on their face as they asked Gongbao: "How capable?" Kung Bao replied: Two hours at a time. Everyone: "...
Six years ago, she kidnapped him and forced him to take only one seed before disappearing without a trace. Six years later, she became a famous lawyer overseas and brought her son back to the country. She did not want to be targeted by that wild wolf on the day she returned home. She did everything she could to escape and he chased her! In this battle of emotions, who wins and who loses? Big Blue: I'm too tired. Help me beat my legs. CEO Gao Leng: I'm busy! Big Blue: Alright then... Then I'll look for someone else. CEO Gao Leng: Get the hell back here! Big Blue: Ai ai ai ai, where are you going to touch your hands? I'm going to beat your legs! Beating his legs! CEO Gao Leng: I only do full-body massage. After the massage, Big Blue's entire body was sore... Small Theatre 2: Why do you want to recognize him as your father? Cute Bao replied: Uncle Shuai said he was extremely capable! Everyone had a curious look on their face as they asked Gongbao: "How capable?" Kung Bao replied: Two hours at a time. Everyone: "...
Six years ago, she kidnapped him and forced him to take only one seed before disappearing without a trace. Six years later, she became a famous lawyer overseas and brought her son back to the country. She did not want to be targeted by that wild wolf on the day she returned home. She did everything she could to escape and he chased her! In this battle of emotions, who wins and who loses? Big Blue: I'm too tired. Help me beat my legs. CEO Gao Leng: I'm busy! Big Blue: Alright then... Then I'll look for someone else. CEO Gao Leng: Get the hell back here! Big Blue: Ai ai ai ai, where are you going to touch your hands? I'm going to beat your legs! Beating his legs! CEO Gao Leng: I only do full-body massage. After the massage, Big Blue's entire body was sore... Small Theatre 2: Why do you want to recognize him as your father? Cute Bao replied: Uncle Shuai said he was extremely capable! Everyone had a curious look on their face as they asked Gongbao: "How capable?" Kung Bao replied: Two hours at a time. Everyone: "...
Six years ago, she kidnapped him and forced him to take only one seed before disappearing without a trace. Six years later, she became a famous lawyer overseas and brought her son back to the country. She did not want to be targeted by that wild wolf on the day she returned home. She did everything she could to escape and he chased her! In this battle of emotions, who wins and who loses? Big Blue: I'm too tired. Help me beat my legs. CEO Gao Leng: I'm busy! Big Blue: Alright then... Then I'll look for someone else. CEO Gao Leng: Get the hell back here! Big Blue: Ai ai ai ai, where are you going to touch your hands? I'm going to beat your legs! Beating his legs! CEO Gao Leng: I only do full-body massage. After the massage, Big Blue's entire body was sore... Small Theatre 2: Why do you want to recognize him as your father? Cute Bao replied: Uncle Shuai said he was extremely capable! Everyone had a curious look on their face as they asked Gongbao: "How capable?" Kung Bao replied: Two hours at a time. Everyone: "...
Six years ago, she kidnapped him and forced him to take only one seed before disappearing without a trace. Six years later, she became a famous lawyer overseas and brought her son back to the country. She did not want to be targeted by that wild wolf on the day she returned home. She did everything she could to escape and he chased her! In this battle of emotions, who wins and who loses? Big Blue: I'm too tired. Help me beat my legs. CEO Gao Leng: I'm busy! Big Blue: Alright then... Then I'll look for someone else. CEO Gao Leng: Get the hell back here! Big Blue: Ai ai ai ai, where are you going to touch your hands? I'm going to beat your legs! Beating his legs! CEO Gao Leng: I only do full-body massage. After the massage, Big Blue's entire body was sore... Small Theatre 2: Why do you want to recognize him as your father? Cute Bao replied: Uncle Shuai said he was extremely capable! Everyone had a curious look on their face as they asked Gongbao: "How capable?" Kung Bao replied: Two hours at a time. Everyone: "...
Six years ago, she kidnapped him and forced him to take only one seed before disappearing without a trace. Six years later, she became a famous lawyer overseas and brought her son back to the country. She did not want to be targeted by that wild wolf on the day she returned home. She did everything she could to escape and he chased her! In this battle of emotions, who wins and who loses? Big Blue: I'm too tired. Help me beat my legs. CEO Gao Leng: I'm busy! Big Blue: Alright then... Then I'll look for someone else. CEO Gao Leng: Get the hell back here! Big Blue: Ai ai ai ai, where are you going to touch your hands? I'm going to beat your legs! Beating his legs! CEO Gao Leng: I only do full-body massage. After the massage, Big Blue's entire body was sore... Small Theatre 2: Why do you want to recognize him as your father? Cute Bao replied: Uncle Shuai said he was extremely capable! Everyone had a curious look on their face as they asked Gongbao: "How capable?" Kung Bao replied: Two hours at a time. Everyone: "...
Grandmaster Ng Wai Hong, founding father of present day Fu-Jow Pai Kung-Fu and leader of the Chinese Kung-Fu vanguard who entered the world martial arts arena, has received more than nine Hall of Fame awards & medals; such as "Warrior", "Pioneer", Man of the Year, and Lifetime achievement awards. He was also named as one of the best in the past hundred years and rated as the most influential martial artist in the past 30 years by Inside Kung-Fu Magazine. (ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDITION)
Wai-lim Yip's study of Ezra Pound’s translation of the difficult Cathay poems also includes a discussion of the problems of translation from Chinese in general, and the effort by Pound in these poems in particular. Mr. Yip links Pound’s principles of translation to his late pre-Raphaelite background, and shows in considerable detail his techniques in translating the Cathay poems. Originally published in 1969. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.
This family story begins in the colonial days of Myanmar (then called Burma), and its an important historical account that sheds light on the countrys people, history, and place in the world. Continuing the account she began in A Journey in Time, Wai Wai Myaing picks up with her familys return to Myanmars capital city of Yangon after allied forces reoccupied the country in the aftermath of World War II. They discovered their family home had been torched to the ground, but they bravely put themselves to the task of rebuilding their lives and celebrated as the country regained its independence January 4, 1948. The familys fortunes, however, were subject to the winds of political change, which bent and shaped their lives. Independence brought with it factions that fought for powerand not all of them had the peoples best interests at heart. Filled with pictures and history that must not be forgotten, this memoir is one story of one family, whichlike so many others in Myanmarplaces great value on education, traditions, and sustaining a peaceful life with integrity, generosity, and a strong faith in the teachings of the Buddha.
Leisure Beyond On Shan” is composed of three sections: Eulogies, Prayers for Contemplation, and Sermons. The Sermons section is further categorized into ‘Ancestors’ on amity and enmity, ‘Psalm’ on grievances chants, and ‘Gospel’ on Jesus’s footsteps. The three eulogies commemorate the youngest and oldest member of the church respectively: Lau Shan was born severely handicapped and was abandoned at birth. She was only ten when she died; Professor Hu Xiuying was an eminent figure at home and abroad with very high status. She rested in peace at the age of 102; "Those years" is written in memory of my beloved mother.
In “Embracing Imperfections” author Lian Wai Bee invites readers into the courageous journeys of women who have faced profound challenges with resilience and determination. Through poignant real-life stories, Wai Bee sheds light on the societal pressures, personal setbacks, and mental health crises that often silence women’s voices. From the neuro-divergent artist daughter, breaking barriers of misconception, to the neglected daughter finding her way through depression, each narrative illustrates the challenges of womanhood. The chapters in the book explore overcoming imposter syndrome, cultivating self-compassion, and navigating life transitions with confidence. Through it all, the book advocates for setting boundaries, embracing imperfections, and fostering body positivity for women of all ages. “Embracing Imperfections is a compelling call to action for diversity, equity, and inclusion. It empowers women to find their voices, assert themselves authentically, and build supportive networks. With practical insights and heartfelt storytelling, Wai Bee champions the journey towards self-discovery, empowerment and challenging Asian culture norms that prioritise boys over girls. This book ensures that every woman’s story is heard and celebrated, breaking the silence and paving way for a more inclusive and gender equitable world.
Winner, 2023 Choice Outstanding Academic Title Our relationship with things abounds with paradoxes. People assign value to objects in ways that are often deeply personal or idiosyncratic yet at the same time rooted in specific cultural and historical contexts. How do things become meaningful? How do our connections with the world of things define us? In Ming and Qing China, inquiry into things and their contradictions flourished, and its depth and complexity belie the notion that material culture simply reflects status anxiety or class conflict. Wai-yee Li traces notions of the pleasures and dangers of things in the literature and thought of late imperial China. She explores how aesthetic claims and political power intersect, probes the objective and subjective dimensions of value, and questions what determines authenticity and aesthetic appeal. Li considers core oppositions—people and things, elegance and vulgarity, real and fake, lost and found—to tease out the ambiguities of material culture. With examples spanning the late sixteenth to the mid-eighteenth centuries, she shows how relations with things can both encode and resist social change, political crisis, and personal loss. The Promise and Peril of Things reconsiders major works such as The Plum in the Golden Vase, The Story of the Stone, Li Yu’s writings, and Wu Weiye’s poetry and drama, as well as a host of less familiar texts. It offers new insights into Ming and Qing literary and aesthetic sensibilities, as well as the intersections of material culture with literature, intellectual history, and art history.
The Ming–Qing dynastic transition in seventeenth-century China was an epochal event that reverberated in Qing writings and beyond; political disorder was bound up with vibrant literary and cultural production. Women and National Trauma in Late Imperial Chinese Literature focuses on the discursive and imaginative space commanded by women. Encompassing writings by women and by men writing in a feminine voice or assuming a female identity, as well as writings that turn women into a signifier through which authors convey their lamentation, nostalgia, or moral questions for the fallen Ming, the book delves into the mentality of those who remembered or reflected on the dynastic transition, as well as those who reinvented its significance in later periods. It shows how history and literature intersect, how conceptions of gender mediate the experience and expression of political disorder. Why and how are variations on themes related to gender boundaries, female virtues, vices, agency, and ethical dilemmas used to allegorize national destiny? In pursuing answers to these questions, Wai-yee Li explores how this multivalent presence of women in different genres provides a window into the emotional and psychological turmoil of the Ming–Qing transition and of subsequent moments of national trauma. 2016 Joseph Levenson Book Prize, Pre-1900 Category, China and Inner Asia Council of the Association for Asian Studies
Siew seeks to examine the events that will unfold within the three and a half years before the dawn of the kingdom of God on earth. He argues that John composed the textual unit of Rev 11:1--14:5 as a coherent and unified literary unit structured in a macro-chiasm. He pays special attention to the fusion of form and content and seeks to elucidate how the concentric and chiastic pattern informs the meaning of the literary units within 11:1--14:5, and proposes that the text of 11:1--14:5 is best analyzed using Hebraic literary conventions, devices, and compositional techniques such as chiasm, parallelism, parataxis, and structural parallelism. The macro-chiastic pattern provides the literary-structural framework for John to portray that the events of the last three and a half years unfold on earth as a result of what transpires in heaven. Specifically, the war in heaven between Michael and the dragon has earthly ramifications. The outcome of the heavenly war where Satan is defeated and thrown out of heaven to earth results in the war on earth between the two beasts of Rev 13 and the two witnesses of Rev 11. The narrative of the war in heaven (12:7-12) is seen as the pivot of the macro-chiastic structure. Siew pays close attention to the time-period of the three-and-a-half years as a temporal and structural marker which functions to unite the various units in 11:1--14:5 into a coherent and integral whole. The events of the last days will be centred in Jerusalem.
An anthology of Chinese poetry, featuring 150 selections drawn from throughout two thousand years, each presented in original Chinese characters, coordinated with word-for-word annotations, and followed by an English translation.
In a famous episode of the eighteenth-century masterpiece The Dream of the Red Chamber, the goddess Disenchantment introduces the hero, Pao-yü, to the splendors and dangers of the Illusory Realm of Great Void. The goddess, one of the divine women in Chinese literature who inspire contradictory impulses of attachment and detachment, tells Pao-yü that the purpose of his dream visit is "disenchantment through enchantment," or "enlightenment through love." Examining a range of genres from different periods, Wai-yee Li reveals the persistence of the dialectic embodied by the goddess: while illusion originates in love and desire, it is only through love and desire that illusion can be transcended. Li begins by defining the context of these issues through the study of an entire poetic tradition, placing special emphasis on the role of language and of the feminine element. Then, focusing on the "dream plays" by T'ang Hsien-tsu, she turns to the late Ming, an age which discovers radical subjectivity, and goes on to explore a seventeenth-century collection of classical tales, Records of the Strange from the Liao-chai Studio by P'u Sung-ling. The latter half of the book is devoted to a thorough analysis of The Dream of the Red Chamber, the most profound treatment of the dialectic of enchantment and disenchantment, love and enlightenment, illusion and reality. Originally published in 1993. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.
In this collection of passionately argued essays, the internationally acclaimed poet and critic Wai-lim Yip calls Western scholarship to account for its treacherous representation of non-Western literature. Yip moves from Plato to Hans-Georg Gadamer, from Chuang-tzu to Mao Tse-tung, from John Donne to Robert Creeley, as he attempts to create a double consciousness that includes the state of mind of the original author and the expressive potentials of the target language. He aims, first, to expose the types of distortions that have occurred in the process of translation from one language to another and, second, to propose guidelines that will prevent this kind of linguistic violence in the future.
Sui-Wai Cheung’s study of the institutional history of copper coins in the Ming dynasty reveals how emperors and statesmen perceived and used the copper coins at their disposal. In this process, he uncovers the reality of the Sons of Heaven, showing that although Ming emperors seemed to have unlimited power, they could not afford the upkeep on their palace. In this revealing history of Ming China, Cheung argues that especially after the breakdown of the household registration system, the aim of the Ming coinage system was to create a new source of income in order to maintain the emperor's domain in Beijing.
A Journey in Time is a nostalgic journey into the lives of a Burmese family during a period of intense political strife and turmoil. Since Burma lost its royalty and independence after the Anglo Burmese Wars in 1886, the fight for freedom never really ceased for its people. Burmese Nationalists, like Bogyoke Aung San, seize the opportunity to regain independence with the Japanese invasion of British Burma during World War II. Nonetheless, an oasis of peace is enjoyed by its people with the establishment of the rule of law in the country. Burma enters the world stage as the biggest exporter of rice, and its rich resources are developed on an unprecedented scale. Journey in Time chronicles this period in the lives of the Myaing family and their friends as it highlights the fascinating cultural and personal details that make them unique and interesting. Author Wai Wai Myaing confidently brings her loved ones to life as she describes their simple joys, aspirations, the worries that beset them, and the gentle Buddhist religion that guides them through their lives with dignity and grace.
Confucian Ethics in Western Discourse brings Chinese philosophers into dialogue with contemporary moral philosophers, identifying how ancient Chinese philosophy can contribute to Western discussions of moral philosophy. Covering the characteristics and significance of the Confucian ethical tradition, this study introduces the main concepts, discusses differing perspectives of moral dilemmas and closely examines whether Confucian ethics should be considered as virtue ethics in the Western tradition. Through analysis of the meaning of virtues in Confucian ethics it draws comparison with virtues in Aristotlelian moral philosophy, and offers an in-depth review of the thought of Cheng Brothers in the Song Dynasty, shedding light on current ethical issues. With careful textual studies and philosophical perceptiveness, Confucian Ethics in Western Discourse connects ancient Chinese thought and contemporary problems in Western philosophy.
In Redefining Heresy and Tolerance, Hung Tak Wai examines how the Qing empire governed Muslims and Christians under its rule with a non-interventionist policy. Manchu emperors adopted a tolerant attitude towards Islam and Christianity as long as political stability and loyalty remained unthreatened. However, Hung argues that such tolerance had its limitations. Since the mid-eighteenth century, the Qing court intentionally minimised the importance of the Islamic identity. Restrictions were imposed on the Muslims’ external connections with Western Asia. The Christian minority was kept distant from politics and the Han majority. At the same time, Confucian scholars began to acquire a new understanding of religion, but they were not encouraged to get in touch with the Muslims and Christians. This book demonstrates how, from the late eighteenth to the early nineteenth century, the Qing government prevented Confucian scholar-bureaucrats from interfering in the religious life of Christians and Muslims, and how the Confucians’ understanding of ‘religion’ was reshaped during the implementation of such policy in the period. This book reveals that a different kind of ‘religious tolerance’ had already emerged among Sinophone intellectuals before their contact with the West. ‘This book goes beyond the assumption of a homogeneous Han society and pays attention to the religious groups that emerged after the seventeenth century, which differed from, or even contradicted, Confucianism and other Chinese religions, and it is concerned with how such alien communities influenced the development of Confucianism itself.’ —Wang Fan-sen, Academia Sinica ‘This book significantly enriches our comprehension of how early modern Confucians, as adherents of a state/public religion, engaged with Abrahamic religions. By delving into the dynamics of interreligious interaction, Redefining Heresy and Tolerance sheds new light on the encounters between Confucianism and the Abrahamic faiths, offering fresh insights into the complex religious landscape of Asian culture.’ —Huang Chin-shing, Academia Sinica
The Dumpling is the most comprehensive and wide-ranging anthology of traditional recipes available for those who love dumplings in every shape, size, and variety. Wai Hon Chu—who has worked in the in the kitchens of March, Clementine, and The Russian Tea Room, and is creator of El Eden Chocolates, named Best Gourmet Chocolate by New York Press—and Connie Lovett take dumpling aficionados on a culinary tour around the globe, offering more than 100 mouthwatering recipes that cover the full range of dumpling possibilities.
A master class in family therapy--now updated with an additional ten years' case experience Few people have had as profound an impact on the theory and practice of family therapy as Salvador Minuchin. As one commentator put it, "Memories of his classic sessions have become the standard against which therapists judge their own best work." This new edition of the classic, Mastering Family Therapy, offers beginners and experienced practitioners alike the opportunity to learn the art and science of family therapy under this pioneering clinician and teacher. In elegant clinical interplays, Minuchin, his colleagues Wai-Yung Lee and George Simon, and eight advanced students provide answers to such critical questions as: * What does it take to master the art of family therapy? * How do I create an effective personal style? * How can I become an instrument for growth for troubled families? This updated Second Edition features: * An overview and critique of new models of treatment in the field, especially evidence-based models of family treatment * New case material highlighting the impact of societal context on families * Minuchin's conceptualization of a four-step process of family assessment, including how history can impact current family functioning A new and thoroughly revised version of the classic text, Mastering Family Therapy, Second Edition is essential reading for all those who practice, study, or teach family therapy.
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