' Stunningly good' Michael Burleigh Evening Standard Books of the Year 2017 The dramatic story of the relationship between the world's three largest economies one that is shaping the future of us all by one of the foremost experts on east Asia For more than half a century American power in the Pacific has successfully kept the peace But it has also cemented the tensions in the toxic rivalry between China & Japan consumed with endless history wars & entrenched political dynasties Now the combination of these forces with Donald Trump's unpredictable impulses & disdain for America's old alliances threatens to upend the region & accelerate the unravelling of the postwar order If the United States helped lay the postwar foundations for modern Asia now the anchor of the global economy Asia's Reckoning will reveal how that structure is now crumbling With unrivalled access to archives in the US & Asia as well as many of the major players in all three countries Richard Mc Gregor has written a tale which blends the tectonic shifts in diplomacy with the domestic political trends & personalities driving them It is a story not only of an overstretched America but also of the rise & fall & rise of the great powers of Asia The confrontational course on which China & Japan have increasingly set themselves is no simple spat between neighbors & the fallout would be a political & economic tsunami affecting manufacturing centers trade routes & political capitals on every continent ...

Asians have migrated to North America for centuries in search of opportunities & conveyed by increasingly dense international circuits of trade labor markets & family networks Drawn by the riches promised by the relatively undeveloped but not unpopulated New World Asians joined a diverse array of immigrants arriving in capacities such as merchants farmers fishermen soldiers missionaries artists & artisans industrial & agricultural laborers technicians & scientists journalists sailors diplomats tourists bankers students & entrepreneurs of every stripe They contributed significantly to the massive transformation of the United States into the wealthiest & most powerful nation in the world particularly on the west coast & Hawaii Unlike their European counterparts however Asians challenged American conceptions of racial homogeneity & national culture which produced legislative & institutional efforts to segregate them through immigration laws restrictions on citizenship & limits on employment property ownership access to public services & civil rights Only with World War II the Cold War & the Civil Rights era's remaking of racial ideologies & forging of a more egalitarian multiethnic democracy Asian Americans have gained ground & acceptance albeit in the still stereotyped category of 'model minorities' Asian American History A Very Short Introduction provides a narrative interpretation of key themes that emerge in the history of Asian migrations to North America Clearly written & elegantly argued this book complements typical American history narratives by highlighting how Asian immigration has shaped the evolution of ideological & legal interpretations of America as a 'nation of immigrants' ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable ...

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Accumulating years of intensive research & rigorous taste-testing Lee Geok Boi returns with another cookbook this time gathering timeless classics & modern favourites that hail from the various regions of Asia in this stunning compendium of seafood recipes More than 80 recipes showcase the delicious potential of the vast array of seafood available With illustrated step-by-step instruction for cleaning & preparing of the seafood & a unique illustrated glossary for fresh & dried seafood this book is a complete guide to making stunning & delicious seafood dishes whatever the occasion ...

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The new book from astronaut Tim Peake the number one bestselling author of Hello is this planet Earth? How does it feel to orbit the earth ten times faster than a speeding bullet? What’s it like to eat sleep & go to the toilet in space? And where to next – the Moon Mars or beyond? Ask an Astronaut is Tim’s personal guide to life in space based on his historic Principia mission & the thousands of questions he has been asked since his return to Earth Accessible in-depth & written with his characteristic warmth Tim shares his thoughts on every aspect of his mission From training to launch from his historic spacewalk to re-entry he reveals for readers of all ages the cutting-edge science behind his ground-breaking experiments & the wonders of day-to-day life on board the International Space Station The public is invited to submit new questions using the hashtag askanastronaut & a selection will be answered by Tim in the book which will be accompanied with illustrations diagrams & never-before-seen photos Tim is pleased to announce that as with his previous book royalties received from the book will be donated to The Prince’s Trust ...

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