This textbook is an interdisciplinary collection of scholarly and religious articles about Asian American Christianity. Its four sections -- contexts, sites, identity, and voices — offer... More > in-depth understanding of both Catholic and Protestant traditions, practices, theologies, and faith communities. It also highlights diversity and complexity across lines of gender, generation, denomination, race and ethnicity in Asian American Christianity. "... a real boon for understanding contemporary American religious life." - Mark Noll, Francis A. McAnaney Professor of History, University of Notre Dame “Thanks for editing this splendid reader. It is very comprehensive and diverse, the best presentation of Asian American theology so far.” - Peter C. Phan, Ignacio Ellacuria, SJ, Professor of Catholic Social Thought & Theology, Georgetown University< Less
Tells the story of how Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Persian explorers mapped ancient America's West Coast. Marco Polo’s daughters were among the women who altered the course of history. The... More > book reveals the story behind their incredible “Adventure Travel Shows.” Marco Polo was much more than just a traveling journalist who went to China in the 13th century. He was first-and-foremost a technological spy. Marco Polo's voyages covered coastal regions along the Northwest Passage of Canada and down the West Coast from Alaska to Peru. These were presented to the Italian women’s salons of the early Renaissance, where they played a significant role in the literacy and scientific training of young women. Marco Polo started the Northwest Passage Legend; and he brought the first firearms (the harquebus) back to Europe from China.< Less
The teaching of Business English has had a history of over 50 years in China. A milestone event in its history was the accreditation of the Business English program at the University of International... More > Business and Economics as an undergraduate program by the Ministry of Education of China in 2007. By the end of 2010, 15 institutions of higher learning in China have won approval to operate their Business English program.
The booming of Business English in China has come in response to the need of China’s socio-economic development, the reform of English education in China, and the advances in research for business discourse and English for specific purposes. While China’s economy is increasingly globalized, there arises the demand for a large number of talents well-attuned to international business and adept at intercultural communication.< Less
End of times thriller. Initially, the plague claimed the people most dependent upon prescription drugs because pharmaceutical companies shut down. The first group was the diabetics; people that were... More > dependent on insulin. Next, were people on oxygen, as well as, people with weak immune systems, etc. And for the first time in history, the USA was faced with mass starvation and famine. With their food source gone, economies across the world collapsed--destabilizing their countries. The only food source that survived in the entire world was in the Canadian/Michigan’s unadulterated pristine Great Lakes—the Asian Carp. A single female Bighead Carp can have 11,000 to 1.8 million eggs, and a single female Silver Carp can have 57,000 to 4.3 million eggs; people will kill for it and its eggs. So, after picking towns and cities clean by a generation of scavengers, mass migrations of starving people from all across the United States race towards Michigan.< Less
FULL COLOR VERSION. SEE ALSO BUDGET VERSION. A clear and concise manual with over 800 illustrations. The training manual of the South East Asian Martial Art Silat Ikhtiar with all the techniques... More > including hand-fighting and the weapons: Pisau, Badek, Parang and Keris. An inspirational collectors item even for people who do not train in the art of Silat. Unlike many Silat styles, Silat Ikhtiar does not claim to be directly in line with a famous hero or icon of Asian or South East Asian history. Silat Ikhtiar does also not claim to be a ‘complete’ system. It is merely a tool that can be used in many situations. The objective of Silat Ikhtiar was to introduce a functional, usable and progressive style which still retains traditional and cultural aspects. Silat Ikhtiar has
its own unique design weaponry and batik fabric. This document is meant for anybody who is interested to
learn more about Silat Ikhtiar and for students as an aid in remembering and studying the art. See: www.silatikhtiar.blogspot.com< Less
BUDGET BLACK/WHITE VERSION. SEE ALSO FULL COLOR VERSION. A clear and concise manual with over 800 illustrations. The training manual of the South East Asian Martial Art Silat Ikhtiar with all the... More > techniques including hand-fighting and the weapons: Pisau, Badek, Parang and Keris. An inspirational collectors item even for people who do not train in the art of Silat. Unlike many Silat styles, Silat Ikhtiar does not claim to be directly in line with a famous hero or icon of Asian or South East Asian history. Silat Ikhtiar does also not claim to be a ‘complete’ system. It is merely a tool that can be used in many situations. The objective of Silat Ikhtiar was to introduce a functional, usable and progressive style which still retains traditional and cultural aspects. Silat Ikhtiar has its own unique design weaponry and batik fabric. This document is meant for anybody who is interested to learn more about Silat Ikhtiar and for students as an aid in remembering and studying the art. See www.silatikhtiar.blogspot.com< Less
Strangers from a Different Shore: A History of Asian Americans Study Guide consists of approx. 25 pages of summaries and analysis on Strangersfrom a Different Shore: A History of Asian Americans by... More > Ronald Takaki.< Less
Although Bhumibol is legally a constitutional monarch, it is believed that he has made several decisive interventions in Thai politics. He was credited with facilitating Thailand's transition to... More > democracy in the 1990s, although he has supported numerous military regimes, including Sarit Dhanarajata's during the 1960s and the Council for National Security in 2006–8. He has authorized over 15 coups, 16 constitutions, and 27 changes of prime ministers. He has also used his influence to stop military coups, including attempts in 1981 and 1985. Bhumibol is advised by a hand-picked Privy Council.< Less
Marco Polo was an eyewitness to the Asian discovery of the New World. The book is "New History" or real history that follows three Yuan Chinese voyages to ancient America. Marco Polo's New... More > World adventures were the subject of seminars that his daughters (Fantina, Bellela, and Moretta) gave to the women's salons of Italy. It was all part of a Literacy Training Program that featured real-life voyages to Alaska, the Canadian Arctic, the Pacific Northwest Coast, Mexico, and Peru. Marco wasn't just a traveling journalist, he was actually a field agent for the Polo Brothers' Spy Team. They brought back to Venice the first Chinese firearms, maps of the Northwest Passage, the Salish Sea, San Francisco, and King Solomon's Ophir. The author was asked by the Rossi Family to examine the maps and letters by Marco's daughters.< Less
More than 2 million Asian Indians now reside in the United States, making them the third largest Asian American group. Asian Indians are making significant contributions to American society in... More > medicine, technology, business, and many other ventures. A rich religious diversity characterizes this population, including a vibrant Christian presence throughout Indian history. Pilgrims at the Crossroads addresses many contemporary issues that Asian Indian Christians in North America face as well as future ministry challenges and prospects. It provides fascinating new insights about Asian Indian Christian churches whose voices and perspectives have only recently been heard.< Less
