"Kyuri is a heartbreakingly beautiful woman with a hard-won job at a 'room salon', an exclusive bar where she entertains businessmen while they drink. Though she prides herself on her cold, clear-eyed approach to life, an impulsive mistake with a client may come to threaten her livelihood. Her roomate, Miho, is a talented artist who grew up in an orphanage but won a scholarship to study art in New York. Returning to Korea after college, she finds...

A light-hearted education in Scottish history guides readers through a year of Scottish legends, traditions, historical battles, contemporary events, and famous and infamous Scots.

For two joyous weeks red is all around. The color represents luck and happiness. Children receive money wrapped in red paper, and friends and loved ones exchange poems written on red paper. The Chinese New Year is also an opportunity to remember ancestors, and to wish peace and happiness to friends and family. The holiday ends with the Festival of Lanterns, as many large communities stage the famous Dragon Dance. Fireworks, parades, lanterns, presents,...

"Many people are familiar with ancient Egypt, but what about what happened after ancient times? What is Egypt like today? Readers discover the answer in this detailed guide to the world's most populous Arab nation. Chapters focus on history, geography, government, and language supplement common curriculum topics. Others focus on leisure activities, arts, festivals, and food, giving readers a closer look at what everyday life is like in Egypt. Captivating...

"Israel is an important place for people of three major religions: Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. This has given it a rich history, but it has also led to conflict. Readers take an informative look at what life is like in Israel for people of different groups as they explore meticulously researched text, which has been updated to discuss current events. Vivid, full-color photographs are found throughout chapters that focus on topics such as government,...

This omnibus volume by one of the South's greatest writers includes stories published prior to 1980. Stories are as good in themselves and as influential on the aspirations of others as any since Hemingway's. The breadth of Welty's offering is finally most visible not in the variety of types--farce, satire, horror, lyric, pastoral, mystery--but in the clarity and solidity and absolute honesty of a lifetime's vision.

"A hilarious full-color guide to Midwestern culture, from comedian and journalist Charlie Berens, creator of the viral comedic series "The Manitowoc Minute""--

Rocky River--Timeless is a history of the city of Rocky River, Ohio, created by the Rocky River Library Foundation in honor of the library's 75th anniversary. Written by Ann McCauley, edited by Robert Hoffman and designed by Mike Guyot. Local artist Mary Lou Ferbert painted the Clock Tower illustration on the book jacket.

"Slovakia's independence is a relatively new development in its history, but it has always had a unique cultural identity that readers discover in this comprehensive look at this nation's past and present. Featuring main text that includes the most recent information available about Slovakia, this volume guides readers through the geography, history, government, and lifestyle that make this country unique. Colorful photographs give readers a deeper...

"The people of Slovenia share a unique culture that can be seen in the country's arts, celebrations, and foods. As readers discover these and other engaging aspects of Slovenia's past and present, they are given a comprehensive tour of this European nation-complete with beautiful photographs of Slovenia and the people who call this country home. The history, geography, economy, and government of Slovenia are presented through text that features the...