NORTH AMERICA

Benjamin Franklin: Inventor, Statesman and Patriot (Bilingual Edition)

chengtsu — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 20:07:03 +0000

A charming bilingual edition of a timeless tale, in which one of the founding fathers of the United States of America comes to full and colorful life. This text is wonderful for intermediate and advanced Chinese students of English, as well as for English speakers studying Chinese who wish to ground their reading study in familiar material. This edition includes the original line drawings and color illustrations by William Jacobson. Traditional Chinese characters and English.

A Chinese Woman in Iowa

chengtsu — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 20:07:03 +0000

Chang's poems give us a rare glimpse into the life of a contemporary Chinese woman living in a society that is a complex mix of old and new. She frequently interweaves classical references and themes that are part of the everyday fabric of Chinese life.

Chinatown Gangs

chengtsu — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 20:07:03 +0000

In this definitive study, Chin penetrates a closed society and presents a rare portrait of the underworld of New York City's Chinatown. Based on firsthand accounts from gang members, gang victims, community leaders and law enforcement authorities, this pioneering study reveals the pervasiveness, muscle, longevity and institutionalization of Chinatown gangs. Chin reveals the fear gangs instill and shows how they sap the economic viability of the Chinese community. 30 illustrations.