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Journalist Giridharadas, a first-generation American, moves to his parents' homeland of India in 2003 to work and record the societal…
changes wrought by the country's economic boom. Details the cultural upheaval as younger Indians seek betterment and escape from restrictive traditions. 2011
À l'enterrement dun ami et collègue, un groupe d'acteurs et dactrices se souvient, se confie, se questionne, se recueille et…
parfois s'emporte, réfléchissant au vieillissement et à la mort, aux transformations de la société, à leur jeunesse, à leurs combats. Entre bilan et mise à nu, Marc, Pierre, Mireille, Henri et Monique mettent de côté les nombreux personnages qui ont jalonné leur carrière, et se livrent et échangent sur ce qui les fait rager, les enthousiasme, les étonne ou continue de les désespérer. Reprenant dansNeuf (titre provisoire)sa méthode de prédilection, où la pièce s'écrit au fil des répétitions avec la complicité des interprètes, l'auteur et metteur en scène Mani Soleymanlou se joue des codes scéniques et dramaturgiques pour interroger les fondements de notre identité individuelle et collective
David Mamet's gift for storytelling and forging poetry from both the plain-spoken and profane turns an ill-conceived scheme to steal…
a rare coin into a triumph of dramatic art. In a junk shop, three men of different generations plan their heist. But their fates, like the nickel's worn image of the beleaguered buffalo, may have been sealed long ago. An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast production starring Rich Hutchman as Donny DuBrow, Josh Stamberg as Walter Cole (Teacher), and Maurice Williams as Bobby. Directed by Brian Kite and recorded before an audience by L.A. Theatre Works
True story behind one of the world's most popular foods. Every day, Momofuku Ando would tinker with recipes until he…
came up with a new kind of ramen noodle soup that was quick, convenient, and tasty. For grades K-3. 2019
An innovative new take on the travel guide, Rice, Noodle, Fish decodes Japan's extraordinary food culture through a mix of…
in-depth narrative and insider advice. In this 5000-mile journey through the noodle shops, tempura temples, and teahouses of Japan, Matt Goulding, cocreator of the enormously popular Eat This, Not That! book series, navigates the intersection between food, history, and culture, creating one of the most ambitious and complete books ever written about Japanese culinary culture from the Western perspective. Written in the same evocative voice that drives the award-winning magazine Roads & Kingdoms, Rice, Noodle, Fish explores Japan's most intriguing culinary disciplines in seven key regions, from the kaiseki tradition of Kyoto and the sushi masters of Tokyo to the street food of Osaka and the ramen culture of Fukuoka. You won't find hotel recommendations or bus schedules; you will find a brilliant narrative that interweaves immersive food journalism with intimate portraits of the cities and the people who shape Japan's food culture. Rice, Noodle, Fish is a rare blend of inspiration and information, perfect for the intrepid and armchair traveler alike. Combining literary storytelling and indispensable insider information, the end result is the first ever guidebook for the new age of culinary tourism
Han Solo, entombed in carbonite at the end of The Empire Striketh Back (DB 79153), is artwork in the lair…
of Jabba the Hutt. Luke Skywalker and his band conspire to release Han. They then head to Endor, where they enlist the assistance of the native Ewoks. 2014
Overview of the history and accomplishments of ancient India's civilization, including its government and the birth of Buddhism. Provides details…
on art, faith, culture, military might, and its continuing legacy. For grades 6-9. 2015
Explores the mysteries of the Mawangdui (mah-wahng-dway) tombs, one of China's top archaeological finds, and sheds light on what life…
was like during the Han dynasty (202 B.C.-220 A.D.). Details the burial and condition of Lady Dai's body and cause of death. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2014
Theater directors Bogart and Landau explain the theory behind the acting style called Viewpoints. Describes exercises used to build an…
actor's awareness of movement through space and time, how to use the philosophy in the creation of a theater ensemble, and ways writers can utilize the techniques. 2005
Liu Yuejin, a worksite cook and a thief, has his pack with money stolen. While searching for it, he discovers…
another bag which contains a USB card detailing corruption of high officials and putting him in danger. Translated from the original 2007 Chinese edition. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2015
After the events of William Shakespeare's Star Wars: Verily, a New Hope (DB 77244), Luke Skywalker and friends retreat to…
the ice planet Hoth. Darth Vader schemes to destroy them, but Luke begins training with Yoda, a reclusive Jedi master. In Cloud City, deception awaits Luke's compatriots. 2014
Explores the dangers of living near volcanoes and details past deadly eruptions around the world. Highlights a group of scientists…
working with the U.S. Geological Survey in the Volcano Disaster Assistance Program to help predict future eruptions. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2013
Cowriter for the Broadway musical Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark chronicles its development and staging, which were plagued by cast…
injuries and other setbacks. Examines decisions made and relationships formed as cast and crew struggled with cost overruns and scathing reviews. Young adult appeal. 2013
A boy grows up to make positive change in his community. After suffering much heartache, Sundar decides change must come…
to his small Indian village. He believes girls should be valued as much as boys and that land should not be needlessly destroyed. Sundar's plan? To celebrate the birth of every girl with the planting of 111 trees. Though many villagers resist at first, Sundar slowly gains their support, and today, over a quarter of a million trees grow in his village. A once barren, deforested landscape has become a fertile, prosperous one where girls can thrive. Sure to plant seeds of hope in children. Improving the world is within everyone's reach.
Writings by the Oscar nominee Ephron (1941-2012) include essays, the screenplay for When Harry Met Sally, the novel Heartburn, and…
her last unpublished play Lucky Guy. Topics range from the personal to the political. Introduction by New Yorker editor Robert Gottlieb. Some strong language. 2013
The story of Star Wars: Episode IV; a New Hope told in the format of a Shakespearean play. Luke Skywalker…
purchases two droids, one of which carries a secret message from a captured princess. They draw Luke into a battle with the Empire. Young adult appeal. Some violence. Bestseller. 2013
Journalist recounts her midlife crisis in Los Angeles and decision to seek change. Describes moving to Bhutan in 2006; volunteering…
at the country's first radio station, Kuzoo FM 90; and encountering a society that measures its GNH (Gross National Happiness). Some descriptions of sex. 2010
Portrays the life, career, and legacy of Mongol leader Genghis Khan (1162-1227). Discusses the customs of the Mongolians, their weapons…
and warfare techniques, military and legal reforms, conquests in China and western Asia, and the empire after the death of Kublai Khan, Genghis's grandson. For grades 6-9. 2011
Recounts the history of the Angel Island Immigration Station. The San Francisco Bay island served as an entry point for…
half a million Asian immigrants to the United States in the early twentieth century. Highlights life in the detention barracks, interrogations, and the hardships the immigrants endured. For grades 5-8. 2013