**Foreword by Naomi Ostwald Kawamura of DenshoIntroduction by William Fujioka of JANMAfterword by Jonathan EigThe first comprehensive biography of unjustly forgotten Japanese American war hero Ben Kuroki, who fought the Axis powers during World War II and battled racism, injustice, and prejudice on the home front.WINNER OF THE NEBRASKA BOOK AWARD**Ben Kuroki was a twenty-four-year-old Japanese American farm boy whose heritage was never a problem in r...

“Fascinating.”—New York Times Book Review • “Well-written.”—The Boston Globe • “Extraordinary.”—The Christian Science Monitor • “A compelling page-turner.”—Adam HochschildOn the eve of a new century, an up-and-coming Theodore Roosevelt set out to transform the U.S. into a major world power. The Spanish-American War would forever change America's standing in global affairs, and drive the young nation into its own imperial showdown in the P...

"Well-written and superbly researched. . . . Much of this engrossing book is devoted to individual Marines and their actions amid horrific combat." — The Dallas Morning NewsIn a remote mountain stronghold in 1968, six thousand US Marines awoke one January morning to find themselves surrounded by twenty,zero enemy troops. Their only road to the coast was cut, and bad weather and enemy fire threatened their fragile air lifeline. The siege of...

The vivid, fast-paced account of the siege of Khe Sanh told through the eyes of the men who lived it.For seventy-seven days in 1968, amid fears that America faced its own disastrous Dien Bien Phu, six thousand US Marines held off thirty thousand North Vietnamese Army regulars at the remote mountain stronghold called Khe Sanh. It was the biggest battle of the Vietnam War, with sharp ground engagements, devastating artillery duels, and massive US air strikes. After several weeks of h...

The first comprehensive biography of unjustly forgotten Japanese American war hero Ben Kuroki, who fought the Axis powers during World War II and battled racism, injustice, and prejudice on the home front.Ben Kuroki was a twenty-four-year-old Japanese American farm boy whose heritage was never a problem in remote Nebraska—until Pearl Harbor. Among the millions of Americans who flocked to military stations to enlist, Ben wanted to avenge the attack, reclaim his fami...

A fascinating story of national resilience and pride through centuries of colonial rule, World War II, independence, dictatorship, People Power, and the global diaspora of Filipinos!A Brief History of the Philippines tells the sweeping story of a nation whose past is filled with epic struggles, improbable triumphs, and an enduring search for identity in a world that has too often overlooked the nation or defined it from the outside. Key topics dis...

This book is about the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) and its guerrilla army. Its objective is to offer the reader a close-up look and analysis of the revolution and serves as a case study of the inner workings of one of the most successful communist revolutionary movements.

In 1968, Christopher Jones began his motion picture career. Sexy, talented, and magnetic, his stardom was instant, international and incendiary, garnering thousands of adoring fan letters each week. Two years later, after starring in six feature films that earned him more than a million dollars, he walked away from Hollywood, his show business friends, and public life. What happened? Where did he go? And what did he do for the last forty-four years of his life?

Complete with mouth-watering recipes, stunning photography, sample shopping lists and practical tips, Eat Well for Less can help you create nutritious and delicious family meals without breaking the bank.'I needed this book in my life' -- ***** Reader review'A gem of a book' -- ***** Reader review'Of all the cookery books we own, this is the one we actually use' -- ***** Reader review

With Eat Well for Less: Family Feasts on a Budget, feeding your family tasty and nutritious meals has never been easier.From the quick and healthy Breakfast Burrito to simple but hearty dinners like Ratatouille Lasagne and Southern Style Chicken, all 80 recipes are easy to follow and use only widely available ingredients. Get confident in the kitchen with advice on batch cooking, stocking up on store-cupboard ingredients and using up leftovers. Use the handy shopping lists...

Feed your family without the fussDo you find yourself spending too much time at the supermarket and in the kitchen? Are you looking for fresh ideas to liven up your menus without breaking the bank?Eat Well for Less: Quick and Easy Meals has 80 simple, tasty recipes for the time-pressed cook. Whip up a quick weeknight dinner like Spiced Cod Burgers or Chicken Katsu Curry, or treat your family to a delicious dessert like Coconut & Carrot Macaroons.

In Letters of Note: Dogs, Shaun Usher brings together a delightful collection of correspondence about our canine friends, featuring affectionate accounts of pups’ playful misdemeanours, heartfelt tributes to loyal fidos and shared tales of remarkable hounds.Includes letters by:Clara Bow, Bob Hope,Charles Lamb, Sue Perkins,Marcel Proust, Gertrude Stein,E.B. White& many more