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The House Baba Built: An Artist's Childhood in China

In Ed Young's childhood home in Shanghai, all was not as it seemed: a rocking chair became a horse; a roof became a roller rink; an empty swimming pool became a place for riding scooters and bikes. The house his father built transformed as needed…

The Breath of a Wok: Unlocking the Spirit of Chinese Wok Cooking Through Recipes and Lore

A guide to cooking with a wok offers a collection of wok recipes, food preparation tips, and anecdotes about the author's culinary experiences in the international kitchens of famous chefs, teachers, and celebrities.

Nisei Problem

Letter to the editor of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer giving a woman's view on citizenship and why Japanese people can't be assimilated into American society.