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Hardback. Condición: Good. Cover gives Mi-on Kim as the illustrator.

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Paperback. Condición: Good. Incidents from World War II and Korea as remembered by residents of Woodland Pond at New Paltz, NY, a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC).

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Paperback. Condición: Good. In the late 1980s, New York Times bestselling author Simon Winchester set out on foot to discover the Republic of Korea - from its southern tip to the North Korean border - in order to set the record straight about this enigmatic and elusive land. Fascinating for its vivid presentation of historical and geographic detail, Korea is that rare book that actually defines a nation and its people. Winchester's gift for capturing engaging characters in true, compelling stories provides us with a treasury of enchanting and informed insight on the culture, language, history, and politics of this little-known corner of Asia. With a new introduction by the author, Korea is a beautiful journey through a mysterious country and a memorable addition to the many adventures of Simon Winchester. In this landmark work of narrative nonfiction, Winchester peels back the layers of a nation often misunderstood. Travelogue: Follow Winchester as he walks the length of South Korea, from the southern island of Cheju to the tense North Korean border, capturing the soul of the country one step at a time. Cultural Exploration: Discover the fascinating people, unique customs, and rich traditions of a nation caught between ancient history and a miraculous economic future. Modern Korean History: Gain a deeper understanding of the Korean War's legacy and the complex politics that shaped the enigmatic "Land of Morning Calm." Narrative Nonfiction: Experience Winchester's masterclass in storytelling, filled with vivid characters, compelling anecdotes, and the brilliant insight that has made him a bestselling author.…

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. A groundbreaking account of the rise of North Korea's Kim Jong Un--from his nuclear ambitions to his summits with President Donald J. Trump--by a leading American expert Excellent . . . Former CIA analyst Jung H. Pak cuts through the regime's opacity and the fog of gossip.--Los Angeles Times Becoming Kim Jong Un] could be the most definitive account of North Korea's supreme leader.--Newsweek When Kim Jong Un became the leader of North Korea following his father's death in 2011, predictions about his imminent fall were rife. North Korea was isolated, poor, unable to feed its people, and clinging to its nuclear program for legitimacy. Surely this twentysomething with a bizarre haircut and no leadership experience would soon be usurped by his elders. Instead, the opposite happened. Now in his midthirties, Kim Jong Un has solidified his grip on his country and brought the United States and the region to the brink of war. Still, we know so little about him--or how he rules. Enter former CIA analyst Jung Pak, whose brilliant Brookings Institution essay The Education of Kim Jong Un cemented her status as the go-to authority on the calculating young leader. From the beginning of Kim's reign, Pak has been at the forefront of shaping U.S. policy on North Korea and providing strategic assessments for leadership at the highest levels in the government. Now, in this masterly book, she traces and explains Kim's ascent on the world stage, from his brutal power-consolidating purges to his abrupt pivot toward diplomatic engagement that led to his historic--and still poorly understood--summits with President Trump. She also sheds light on how a top intelligence analyst assesses thorny national security problems: avoiding biases, questioning assumptions, and identifying risks as well as opportunities. In piecing together Kim's wholly unique life, Pak argues that his personality, perceptions, and preferences are underestimated by Washington policy wonks, who assume he sees the world as they do. As the North Korean nuclear threat grows, Becoming Kim Jong Un gives readers the first authoritative, behind-the-scenes look at Kim's character and motivations, creating an insightful biography of the enigmatic man who could rule the hermit kingdom for decades--and has already left an indelible imprint on world history.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. A collection that offers selections from the foundational texts of the Chinese, Korean, and Japanese Zen traditions. Through representative selections from their poetry, letters, sermons, and visual arts, it provides students with an introduction to the first 1200 years of this rich - and often misunderstood - tradition.…

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. The harrowing story of a woman who escaped famine and terror in North Korea, not once but twice. A gripping, suspenseful and cathartic memoir that tells a story of pain and perseverance and makes the moral case for asylum. David Lammy MP.

Paperback. Condición: Good. B/w Illus; Colored Frontis (ilustrador).

Hardback. Condición: Good. A groundbreaking account of the rise of North Korea's Kim Jong Un--from his nuclear ambitions to his summits with President Donald J. Trump--by a leading American expert Excellent . . . Former CIA analyst Jung H. Pak cuts through the regime's opacity and the fog of gossip.--Los Angeles Times Becoming Kim Jong Un] could be the most definitive account of North Korea's supreme leader.--Newsweek When Kim Jong Un became the leader of North Korea following his father's death in 2011, predictions about his imminent fall were rife. North Korea was isolated, poor, unable to feed its people, and clinging to its nuclear program for legitimacy. Surely this twentysomething with a bizarre haircut and no leadership experience would soon be usurped by his elders. Instead, the opposite happened. Now in his midthirties, Kim Jong Un has solidified his grip on his country and brought the United States and the region to the brink of war. Still, we know so little about him--or how he rules. Enter former CIA analyst Jung Pak, whose brilliant Brookings Institution essay The Education of Kim Jong Un cemented her status as the go-to authority on the calculating young leader. From the beginning of Kim's reign, Pak has been at the forefront of shaping U.S. policy on North Korea and providing strategic assessments for leadership at the highest levels in the government. Now, in this masterly book, she traces and explains Kim's ascent on the world stage, from his brutal power-consolidating purges to his abrupt pivot toward diplomatic engagement that led to his historic--and still poorly understood--summits with President Trump. She also sheds light on how a top intelligence analyst assesses thorny national security problems: avoiding biases, questioning assumptions, and identifying risks as well as opportunities. In piecing together Kim's wholly unique life, Pak argues that his personality, perceptions, and preferences are underestimated by Washington policy wonks, who assume he sees the world as they do. As the North Korean nuclear threat grows, Becoming Kim Jong Un gives readers the first authoritative, behind-the-scenes look at Kim's character and motivations, creating an insightful biography of the enigmatic man who could rule the hermit kingdom for decades--and has already left an indelible imprint on world history.…

Hardback. Condición: Good. The harrowing story of a woman who escaped famine and terror in North Korea, not once but twice. A gripping, suspenseful and cathartic memoir that tells a story of pain and perseverance and makes the moral case for asylum. David Lammy MP.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. B/w Illus; Colored Frontis (ilustrador).

Hardback. Condición: Good. Matthew J. Baek (ilustrador).

Condición: Very Good. Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc.

Paperback. Condición: Fair. In the late 1980s, New York Times bestselling author Simon Winchester set out on foot to discover the Republic of Korea - from its southern tip to the North Korean border - in order to set the record straight about this enigmatic and elusive land. Fascinating for its vivid presentation of historical and geographic detail, Korea is that rare book that actually defines a nation and its people. Winchester's gift for capturing engaging characters in true, compelling stories provides us with a treasury of enchanting and informed insight on the culture, language, history, and politics of this little-known corner of Asia. With a new introduction by the author, Korea is a beautiful journey through a mysterious country and a memorable addition to the many adventures of Simon Winchester. In this landmark work of narrative nonfiction, Winchester peels back the layers of a nation often misunderstood. Travelogue: Follow Winchester as he walks the length of South Korea, from the southern island of Cheju to the tense North Korean border, capturing the soul of the country one step at a time. Cultural Exploration: Discover the fascinating people, unique customs, and rich traditions of a nation caught between ancient history and a miraculous economic future. Modern Korean History: Gain a deeper understanding of the Korean War's legacy and the complex politics that shaped the enigmatic "Land of Morning Calm." Narrative Nonfiction: Experience Winchester's masterclass in storytelling, filled with vivid characters, compelling anecdotes, and the brilliant insight that has made him a bestselling author.…

Hardback. Condición: Good. The outcome of the Korean War was decided in the first three months. The Darkest Summer is the hour-by-hour, casualty-by-casualty story of those months-a period that saw American and UN forces almost driven into the sea by the North Korean invaders, then stage an incredible turn-around that reversed the entire course of the war. Drawing on exclusive author interviews, unpublished memoirs, and oral histories, the book recounts the most dramatic and historically important portion of the war from the perspective of the soldiers and Marines on the ground. Bill Sloan takes the listener into muddy foxholes, across endless rice paddies, and up hotly contested ridges with the men who fought and fell there.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. An international publishing milestone, The Accusation is a collection of searing and heart-wrenching stories by an anonymous North Korean writer who is still living in the country, which was smuggled out and now published in seventeen countries. The Accusation is a deeply moving and eye-opening work of fiction that paints a powerful portrait of life under the North Korean regime. Set during the period of Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il's leadership, the seven stories that make up The Accusation give voice to people living under this most bizarre and horrifying of dictatorships. The characters of these compelling stories come from a wide variety of backgrounds, from a young mother living among the elite in Pyongyang whose son misbehaves during a political rally, to a former Communist war hero who is deeply disillusioned with the intrusion of the Party into everything he holds dear, to a husband and father who is denied a travel permit and sneaks onto a train in order to visit his critically ill mother.  Written with deep emotion and writing talent, The Accusation is a vivid depiction of life in a closed-off one-party state, and also a hopeful testament to the humanity and rich internal life that persists even in such inhumane conditions.…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Price sticker on back.

Paperback. Condición: Good. NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER An extraordinary insight into life under one of the world?s most ruthless and secretive dictatorships ? and the story of one woman?s terrifying struggle to avoid capture/repatriation and guide her family to freedom. As a child growing up in North Korea, Hyeonseo Lee was one of millions trapped by a secretive and brutal communist regime. Her home on the border with China gave her some exposure to the world beyond the confines of the Hermit Kingdom and, as the famine of the 1990s struck, she began to wonder, question and to realise that she had been brainwashed her entire life. Given the repression, poverty and starvation she witnessed surely her country could not be, as she had been told ?the best on the planet?? Aged seventeen, she decided to escape North Korea. She could not have imagined that it would be twelve years before she was reunited with her family.…

Paperback. Condición: Fair. NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER An extraordinary insight into life under one of the world?s most ruthless and secretive dictatorships ? and the story of one woman?s terrifying struggle to avoid capture/repatriation and guide her family to freedom. As a child growing up in North Korea, Hyeonseo Lee was one of millions trapped by a secretive and brutal communist regime. Her home on the border with China gave her some exposure to the world beyond the confines of the Hermit Kingdom and, as the famine of the 1990s struck, she began to wonder, question and to realise that she had been brainwashed her entire life. Given the repression, poverty and starvation she witnessed surely her country could not be, as she had been told ?the best on the planet?? Aged seventeen, she decided to escape North Korea. She could not have imagined that it would be twelve years before she was reunited with her family.…

paperback. Condición: Fair.

Condición: acceptable. This copy has clearly been enjoyedâ"expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Offers an account of the 1950 Chosin Reservoir campaign during the Korean War, describing how badly-outnumbered American Marines overcame fierce odds and brutal weather conditions to escape Chinese encirclement.

Paperback. Condición: Fair. Offers an account of the 1950 Chosin Reservoir campaign during the Korean War, describing how badly-outnumbered American Marines overcame fierce odds and brutal weather conditions to escape Chinese encirclement.

Paperback. Condición: Good. Offers an account of the 1950 Chosin Reservoir campaign during the Korean War, describing how badly-outnumbered American Marines overcame fierce odds and brutal weather conditions to escape Chinese encirclement.

paperback. Condición: Fair.

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Paperback. Condición: Very Good. This book explores the role of espionage and infiltration and provides an alarming prediction of the future course of North Korea's relations with the United States and it allies.

paperback. Condición: Very Good.