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Facing the mountain : a true story of Japanese American heroes in World War II / by Brown, Daniel James,1951-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Boys in the Boat, a gripping World War II saga of patriotism and courage: the special Japanese-American Army unit that overcame brutal odds in Europe; their families, incarcerated in camps back home; and a young man who refused to surrender his constitutional rights, even if it meant imprisonment. They came from across the continent and Hawaii. Their parents taught them to embrace both their Japanese heritage and the ways of their American homeland. They faced bigotry, yet they believed in their bright futures as American citizens. But within days of Pearl Harbor, the FBI was ransacking their houses and locking up their fathers. Within months many would themselves be living in internment camps. Facing the Mountain is an unforgettable chronicle of war-time America and the battlefields of Europe. Based on Daniel James Brown's extensive interviews with the families of the protagonists as well as deep archival research, it portrays the kaleidoscopic journey of four Japanese-American families and their sons, who volunteered for 442nd Regimental Combat Team and were deployed to France, Germany, and Italy, where they were asked to do the near impossible. But this is more than a war story. Brown also tells the story of these soldiers' parents, immigrants who were forced to shutter the businesses, surrender their homes, and submit to life in concentration camps on U.S. soil. Woven throughout is the chronicle of a brave young man, one of a cadre of patriotic resisters who stood up against their government in defense of their own rights. Whether fighting on battlefields or in courtrooms, these were Americans under unprecedented strain, doing what Americans do best--striving, resisting, pushing back, rising up, standing on principle, laying down their lives, and enduring"--
Subjects: United States. Army. Regimental Combat Team, 442nd.; Japanese American soldiers; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945;
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Astro Boy / by Kobayashi, Junji.;
Subjects: Comic books, strips, etc.; Drawing; Astro Boy (Fictitious character); Anime; Japanese animation;
© 2004, c2003., Digital Manga Pub.,
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Little chicks / by Gomi, Tarō.;
Three little chicks run through the sunshine and rain to explore the world together.
Subjects: Animal fiction.; Board books.; Chicks; Chickens;
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Run, run, run! / by Gomi, Tarō.;
A board book about a boy in a race who runs past the finish line, through neighborhoods and fields because he loves to run.
Subjects: Board books.; Running races; Running;
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Novelist as a vocation / by Murakami, Haruki,1949-author.; Gabriel, Philip,1953-translator.; Goossen, Ted,translator.; translation of:Murakami, Haruki,1949-Shokugyō to shite no shōsetsuka.English.;
Includes bibliographical references."A charmingly idiosyncratic look at writing, creativity, and the author's own novels. Haruki Murakami's myriad fans will be delighted by this unique look into the mind of a master storyteller. In this engaging book, the internationally best-selling author and famously reclusive writer shares with readers what he thinks about being a novelist; his thoughts on the role of the novel in our society; his own origins as a writer; and his musings on the sparks of creativity that inspire other writers, artists, and musicians. Readers who have long wondered where the mysterious novelist gets his ideas and what inspires his strangely surreal worlds will be fascinated by this highly personal look at the craft of writing"--
Subjects: Essays.; Murakami, Haruki, 1949-; Fiction;
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The Kamogawa food detectives / by Kashiwai, Hisashi,1952-author.; Kirkwood, Jesse,translator.; translation of:Kashiwai, Hisashi,1952-Kamogawa shokudō.English.;
"What's the one dish you'd do anything to taste just one more time? Down a quiet backstreet in Kyoto exists a very special restaurant. Run by Koishi Kamogawa and her father Nagare, the Kamogawa Diner serves up deliciously extravagant meals. But that's not the main reason customers stop by ... The father-daughter duo are 'food detectives'. Through ingenious investigations, they are able to recreate dishes from a person's treasured memories-dishes that may well hold the keys to their forgotten past and future happiness. The restaurant of lost recipes provides a link to vanished moments, creating a present full of possibility. A bestseller in Japan, The Kamogawa Food Detectives is a celebration of good company and the power of a delicious meal."--
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Cozy mysteries.; Novels.; Fathers and daughters; Food; Formulas, recipes, etc.; Happiness; Memory; Restaurants; Restaurateurs;
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Shinji Takahashi : into the heart of the storm / by Kagawa, Julie.;
Thirteen-year-old Shinji and his S.E.A. cohorts travel to a forgotten island in Polynesia in search of a lost culture.
Subjects: Fantasy ficiton.; Adventure and adventurers; Magic; Animals, Mythical; Secret societies; Japanese Americans;
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The Turtle House : a novel / by Churchill, Amanda,author.;
In 1999 Texas, Lia Cope, when her grandmother Mineko moves in, connects with her over stories of the Turtle House in Japan and the secrets they both carry, and when Mineko is forced to live in an assisted living community, she and Lia devise a plan to bring a beloved lost place to life.
Subjects: Bildungsromans.; Domestic fiction.; Novels.; Grandparent and child; Japanese American women; Secrecy; War brides; Women architects;
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Mending with love : creative repairs for your favorite things / by Misumi, Noriko,author.; Marsden, Nancy,translator.; translation of:Misumi, Noriko.Tsukurou kurashi.English.;
This book shows you how to apply embroidery, patching, darning, felting, stamping, and a little crochet to worn pieces of clothing or household items. Instead of stowing or throwing away damaged pieces that hold happy memories, you can employ these sustainable ideas to give them a new life. With this book, you'll learn how to repair knitted and woven fabrics; work with flat and curved surfaces; repair comfy, well-made socks and gloves; make a statement with creative patching; fill in holes with roving using felting techniques; use embroidery to visibly mend frays or damage from the odd cat claw; apply other tips and techniques to torn, worn, or stained favorites.
Subjects: Clothing and dress; Sewing.;
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Made with dad : from wizards' wands to Japanese dolls, craft projects to build, make, and do with your kids / by Barnardo, Chris.;
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Subjects: Handicraft.; Father and child.;
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