Download or read book Waegukin written by Delfo Baroni and published by . This book was released on 2018-07-12 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the novel, Waegukin, Odin is an American slacker who works for a recruitment company on the island of Jeju-Do, South Korea. After work, he wanders the cold and busy streets of restaurants and brothels under the neon glow of Korean nightlife. Searching for knowledge, wisdom, friendship, empathy, he explores bars and other promising haunts night after night, but comes up short each time. Against the oncoming don't-think-much, don't-feel-much generation of lights, lollipops and groundless optimism, he finds the world of civilized peoples unable to transcend the immediate "I," unwilling to aspire to greater heights, or any ideal beyond themselves. Better to secure a microcosm of immediate comfort, satisfying every disgusting whim, forge a circle of warmth, friends a proximity convenience, and yet he finds himself no exception to the rule. In the futility of his endeavor to meet others like-minded, Odin finds solace in the bottle, and the occasional rendezvous with some of society's discarded women, the homely, overweight or mentally unstable. Though humiliating and often sexually unrewarding, Odin discovers that most people are as lonely and unfulfilled as he. As a collective, milling about in metropolitan ambiance, we are dull, unimaginative and obedient, but as individuals, under the covers, we all have secrets, aspirations, and a tormenting subconscious. And in the Hermetic Kingdom of South Korea, Odin not only fails to ingratiate himself into the community of ex-patriots, but also into Korean society, the foreigners viewed with suspicion and kept at a comfortable distance. But in the end, above all the suffering, Odin comes to understand that those alone are not to be equated with those forsaken, and that accomplishment and meaning in life depend entirely upon the individual pulling themselves out of the swamp, and looking up.

Download or read book Anglophone Expatriate Mothers Raising Biracial Children in Korea written by Karen Louise Kim and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2019-12-09 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With a relatively recent rapid increase in international marriages, Korea provides a fascinating case study in cross-cultural pastoral care at a time of increasing global movement and migration. This book presents a pastoral care model based on interviews with a relatively under-researched demographic of international women marriage migrants. The pastoral care model was developed by listening to the many experiences of women from Western countries who are raising their biracial children in Korea, a country which is still wrestling with the concept of multiculturalism. At a time when many pastors will find themselves with expatriates, repatriates, or international marriages in their congregation, this book presents a model for approaching pastoral care, particularly if such women are mothers.

Download or read book Gray Horizon written by CB Samet and published by Novels by CB Samet. This book was released on 2018-07-30 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sworn enemies. A stolen nuclear weapon. And the clock's ticking. When Dr. Lillian Whyte learns a nuclear weapon is on the loose in Europe, she collides with a ruthless mercenary from her past. Isolated from her husband, a former CIA operative, Lillian tries to covertly help track the weapon. As she he joins the race to stop the bomb, she is drawn into a deadly game of chase. Despite her efforts, those intent on global catastrophe remain one step ahead of her. As Lillian faces the fears of her past and deadliness of the present, can she secure the future of the world? **Bronze Metal Winner Readers’ Favorite Award in the Fiction Thriller Terrorist Genre** A fast-paced thriller from award-winning author CB Samet. Gray Horizon is book three in the Lillian Whyte adventure series, though they can be read in any order. This series contains some violence and language. *** “C.B. Samet has a strong voice in this book, perfect for a thriller. She’s an EVVY award winner for her fantasy books, and the bold, confident prose and propulsive plot make it easy to see why she’s won the award. The plot is as engaging as anything Dan Brown has written in the last ten years. Samet’s book is a joy to read.” —USA Today Bestselling Author Paul Ardoin "Gray Horizon: A Dr. Whyte Adventure Story by CB Samet is a thrilling ride from start to finish. Grabbing me from page one, I was taken on a rollercoaster journey in a story that I didn’t want to put down. This is an action-packed adventure, well paced and full of interesting characters ...The characters were developed very well and the entire story was full of suspense with a little humor thrown in to lighten the mood a bit. It has made me want to read the other Dr. Whyte books as I thoroughly enjoyed this one. I would recommend this for any reader who is looking for a gripping story, keen to get their teeth into something solid." —Readers’ Favorite Reviewer 2019 (Five Stars) “I thoroughly enjoyed this book! Excellent plot, fast-paced, well-drawn characters, and a storyline that grabs you from the start.” —Jane F. (Net Galley Reviewer, 2019, Five Stars)

Download or read book L Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 29 written by L. Ron Hubbard and published by Galaxy Press LLC. This book was released on 2013-04-16 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Science Fiction short stories from the freshest, most talented new voices in Science Fiction and Fantasy, each illustrated by the best new artist in the genre Turn the page...open your eyes...and look into the future They unleash the power of dreams and unlock the secrets of the universe They bend time, twist perception, and put a new spin on the laws of physics They show us who we are, what we may become, and how far we can go They are the Writers of the Future. Experience their vision: In twelve seconds you will catch one last glimpse of the world A Love Story...with Death Alien Contact has meaning deep beneath the ads ... don't trust what you read The Steampunk Clock is not only broken, so is TIME itself She is not a dream weaver or a dream catcher... She is a dream eater Hero Duty calls.... all the way from the Dead Love and War know no bounds ... or do they? Writing Contest Judges: Kevin J. Anderson, Doug Beason, Gregory Benford, Orson Scott Card, Eric Flint, Brian Herbert, Nina Kiriki Hoffman, Dr. Yoji Kondo, Anne McCaffrey, Rebecca Moesta, Larry Niven, Frederik Pohl, Jerry Pournelle, Tim Powers, Mike Resnick, Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Robert J. Sawyer, Robert Silverberg, Dean Wesley Smith, K.D. Wentworth, Sean Williams and Dave Wolverton (AKA David Farland). Illustrating Contest Judges: Robert Castillo, Vincent Di Fate, Diane Dillon, Leo Dillon, Dave Dorman, Bob Eggleton, Laura Brodian Freas, Ron Lindahn, Val Lakey Lindahn, Stephan Martiniere, Judith Miller, Cliff Nielsen, Sergey Poyarkov, Shaun Tan, H.R. Van Dongen and Stephen Youll. “Keep the Writers of the Future going. It’s what keeps sci-fi alive.” —Orson Scott Card

Download or read book The Wayfarer s Handbook written by Evan S. Rice and published by Black Dog & Leventhal. This book was released on 2017-04-25 with total page 566 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An inventive and visually-appealing passport to the wide world of travel, The Wayfarer's Handbook doesn't tell readers to go anywhere, it shows them how to go everywhere. The Wayfarer's Handbook is a treasure trove of information about the art of travel that is specifically crafted for the modern adventurer. The book is an offbeat guide full of actionable advice, a worldwide exploration reference work, an unconventional collection of world trivia, and an exciting resource of inspiration, all designed for use in a great global adventure. With a visual aesthetic inspired by the look of vintage field guides, The Wayfarer's Handbook is tailor-made for modern readers, providing the distilled essentials of hundreds of interesting topics, presented in a direct and precise but stylish way. This twist on traditional travel genres covers everything from the world's 27 most common travel scams and the fascinating history of hot air balloons to everyday gestures that are offensive in foreign cultures and how to avoid a hippopotamus attack. Sketches, infographics, small maps, and illustrative charts appear throughout, allowing readers to open to any page and discover fascinating new insights into the art of travel. Though The Wayfarer's Handbook is compact enough for the road, it is equally suited to be a gem in the library of anyone interested in exploration.

Download or read book American Grand Strategy and East Asian Security in the Twenty First Century written by David C. Kang and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2017-10-26 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: East Asia is richer, more integrated and more stable than ever before, whilst East Asian defense spending is now roughly half of what it was in 1990 and shows no sign of increasing. There is no evidence of any Asian arms race. All countries in the region are seeking diplomatic, not military solutions with each other. Yet this East Asia reality still runs counter to a largely Western narrative that views China's rise as a threat and the region as increasingly unstable. In this important book, David C. Kang argues that American grand strategy should emphasize diplomatic and economic relations with the region, rather than military-first policies. Using longitudinal and comparative data, statistical analysis, and intensive research in selected East Asian countries, he suggests that East Asia is in sync with the American desire to share burdens and that the region may in fact be more stable than popularly believed.

Download or read book There Goes English Teacher written by Karin Cronje and published by African Books Collective. This book was released on 2018-10-19 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On a considered whim writer Karin Cronje packs up her life and flies across the world to teach English in a small Korean village. The result is a poignant, heart-achingly funny, scandalous, and deeply moving account of incomprehension, awe, dislocation, belonging, the sticky business of identity and the loss of it, sanity, and the loss of that. Characters like Dae-ho, her guru man, who reminds her to breathe; dazzling Mae and her bar, Goldfinger; Leona with her rattle snake tongue, and all the others she cant understand are now the people in her life. Back home is her son who has fallen in with a suspect character and her friends who now seem like dung beetles each rolling their own ball of muck. They, together with the tip of the African continent, are about to disappear into the sea. She has only herself. And that sure as hell feels inadequate. With her inimitable voice Karin Cronje shocks and delights as she digs deeply into the full catastrophe of being human.

Download or read book Public Information written by ROLF C MARGENAU and published by Frogworks Publishing. This book was released on 2016-12-18 with total page 427 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CANDIDE meets MASH. How the Korean War began, why it's relevant today. Freshly minted infantryman, twenty-year-old Wylie Cypher, arrives in war torn Korea in 1952. As an enemy bomber looms overhead, he prays that he can survive a sixteen-month tour of duty. Wylie is recruited to join the staff of a Division Public Information Office (PIO) where he reports on many aspects of the conflict. He uses his infantry training in bloody combat, makes many colorful new friends, learns how to maneuver through the military system, finds love and loss, and grows up in the turmoil of combat and the war's aftermath. Veterans have hailed the story as accurate, believable, touching, funny, and "the way it really was." The novel is based on the author's experiences and careful historical research. He touches on prisoner of war experiences on both sides of the DMZ, the armistice, realistic scenes of combat, the many United Nations forces engaged in the war, and poignant and funny aspects of military service. The second edition of the book includes recently disclosed information, and scenes and observations drawn from the comments of many veteran readers. The book is dedicated to the dwindling number of men and women who risked their lives to preserve democracy in South Korea.

Download or read book More Making Out in Korean written by Ghi-woon Seo and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2015-12-22 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More Making Out in Korea is a fun, accessible and thorough Korean phrase book and guide to the Korean language as it's really spoken. Now in its third edition, this is the perfect introduction to Korean as it's really spoken--from everyday interactions to basic questions to the language of love. It includes phrases and tidbits of information on a variety of social situations such as eating out, traveling texting, and much more. More Making Out in Korean features a pronunciation guide and basic grammar, as well as guidelines for the use of polite and informal phrases so you'll never put a foot wrong when: Meeting and getting to know people Exploring clubs and bars Getting serious in relationships Talking to friends through social media Each expression in this Korean phrasebook is given in Korean script as well as the Romanized form to enhance your experience of the language (and help you with "written socializing" on computers and gadgets). Full of colorful slang, straight talk and a little cultural savvy on the side, this book has what you need to get started. Pick it up and get ready to converse.

Download or read book Asia Pacific Law Review written by and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Failure of Socialism in South Korea written by Yunjong Kim and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-07-03 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite the fact that socialist parties have proved to be a major political force across the world, this has not been the case in Asian countries. Socialism in South Korea is a quintessential example of this failure. Despite the existence of a socialist party and what would seem to be the right conditions for development, the Korean socialist tendency has failed to become a meaningful force in politics. This book explores why and under what conditions Korean socialism has failed to develop into a social democrat movement in the post-war period. Within the context of the integration of structural and agency factors, it goes beyond the generally accepted view that the left failed because of suppression by the state and proffers that the real reason why socialism failed lay with its inability to develop beyond revolutionary socialism and build a more pragmatic social democracy that could develop a broad alliance within Korean society. Also drawing on examples from Western Europe and Latin America, where left-wing forces have achieved power, this book will be of huge interest not only to students and scholars of Asian and Korean politics, but also socialism, comparative and international politics alike.

Download or read book Moon Living Abroad in South Korea written by Jonathan Hopfner and published by Moon Travel. This book was released on 2014-04-22 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jonathan Hopfner has made the move to South Korea—twice. His experience as a journalist, investor, and homeowner has taught Jonathan the ins and outs of living in South Korea—from the banking and business realities, to the immigration and business procedures. It is this firsthand experience and advice that Jonathan brings to Moon Living Abroad in South Korea. Moon Living Abroad in South Korea is packed with essential information and must-have details on setting up daily life, including obtaining visas, arranging finances, and gaining employment. You'll get practical advice on education, health care, and how to rent or buy a home that fits your needs. The book also includes color and black and white photos, illustrations, and maps—making the moving and transition process easy for businesspeople, students, teachers, retirees, and professionals.

Download or read book Nouveau riche Nationalism and Multiculturalism in Korea written by Gil-Soo Han and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-09-07 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The unprecedented economic success of South Korea since the 1990s has led in turn to a large increase in the number of immigrants and foreign workers in Korean industries. This book describes and explains the experiences of discrimination and racism that foreigners and ‘new’ Koreans have faced in a multicultural South Korea. It looks at how society has treated the foreigners and what their experiences have been given that common discourse about race in Korea surrounds issues of Korean heterogeneity and pure blood nationalism. Starting with critiques of Korean scholarship and policy framework on multiculturalism, this book argues for the need to revisit the most fundamental aspect of multiculturalism: the host population’s ability to respect new comers rather than discriminate against them. The author employs a critical realist understanding of racism and attempts to identify long-lasting institutional factors which make Korean society less than welcoming ‘new’ or temporary Koreans. A large number of new reportages are identified and systematically analysed based on the principles of grounded theory method. The findings show that nouveau-riche nationalism and pure-blood nationalism are widely practised when Koreans deal with ‘foreigners’. As a newly industrialised and highly successful nation, Korean society is still in transition and treats foreigners according to economic standard of their countries of origin. As one of the very first books in English about foreigners’ experiences of Korean nationalism, multiculturalism and discrimination, it will be of great interest to students and scholars of Sociology, Ethnic studies, Asian studies, Korean studies, Media studies and Cultural studies.

Download or read book Comparative Sociology of Examinations written by Fumiya Onaka and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-03-28 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contemporary societies are constructed, constricted, and constrained by various series of examinations. Governments of both Western and non-Western countries tend to conduct detailed, multi-layered and continuous systems of tests or examinations. International tests, such as PISA and TIMSS, have also been introduced to compare the relative performances of learners within diverse educational institutions across different countries. Examinations therefore provide a methodological pivot for comparing a range of societies. They enable us to contrast the West and the East; the North and the South; tribal and mass society; ancient and postmodern civilization; and so on. Comparing parallel societies from across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and North America, this book proposes fundamental transitions in sociological research from system to process and from communication to composition through intensive studies on examinations. It uses ethnographies, interviews, questionnaires, documents, statistics, and big-data analyses to make comparisons on broad scales of time and space. In so doing, it suggests hypotheses encompassing different kinds of societies in human history, including those in the Axial Age and the Modern Ages.

Download or read book CB Samet Thriller Series written by CB Samet and published by Novels by CB Samet. This book was released on 2022-01-21 with total page 823 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From award-winning author comes an action-packed trilogy. Join Dr. Lillian Whyte as she travels the world facing war-mongers, terrorists, biomedical warfare, and nuclear threats. The clock is ticking in this fast-paced bundle of thrills. Black Gold. When Dr. Lillian Whyte embarks on a medical mission to Kenya to escape the hectic urban emergency room, she finds her world turned upside down by militant oil thieves led by a conniving war profiteer. She must keep her wits to escape to safety but finds herself on the run with danger at her heels. With the help of CIA operative, Sean Jennings, can she bring down the criminal empire, or will their wrath destroy her? Whyte Knight. When terrorists seize control of a genetically modified biological weapon, Lillian Whyte, finds herself in the thick of danger. While her husband, CIA operative Sean Jennings, works to unravel the plotting terrorists, Lillian is swept into the deadly currents. As a UN peace-keeping meeting approaches and the threat escalates, she may be the world's only hope of stopping the release of the deadly disease. Gray Horizon. When Dr. Lillian Whyte learns a nuclear weapon is on the loose in Europe, she collides with a ruthless mercenary from her past. Isolated from her husband, a former CIA operative, Lillian tries to covertly help track the weapon. As she he joins the race to stop the bomb, she is drawn into a deadly game of chase. Despite her efforts, those intent on global catastrophe remain one step ahead of her. As Lillian faces the fears of her past and deadliness of the present, can she secure the future of the world? ***Praise for CB Samet Thriller Series*** “Black Gold by C.B. Samet shows a tremendous amount of heart wrapped around a riveting story populated by sympathetic characters who will captivate readers." -- Judge, 24th Annual Writers’ Digest Self-Publishing Book Awards "CB Samet is the master of the craft, exhibiting a great narrative style and a strong, captivating voice. I enjoyed a lot about [Whyte Knight] , including the well-paced, intriguing plot, the memorable characters, and the wonderful prose." --Readers' Favorite Reviewer “C.B. Samet has a strong voice in [Gray Horizon], perfect for a thriller. She’s an EVVY award winner for her fantasy books, and the bold, confident prose and propulsive plot make it easy to see why she’s won the award. The plot is as engaging as anything Dan Brown has written in the last ten years. Samet’s book is a joy to read.” —USA Today Bestselling Author Paul Ardoin “[Gray Horizon] is a thrilling ride from start to finish. Grabbing me from page one, I was taken on a rollercoaster journey in a story that I didn’t want to put down…. The characters were developed very well and the entire story was full of suspense with a little humor thrown in to lighten the mood a bit. It has made me want to read the other Dr. Whyte books as I thoroughly enjoyed this one. I would recommend this for any reader who is looking for a gripping story, keen to get their teeth into something solid.” --Readers' Favorite Reviewer (Five Stars) Gray Horizon: 2019 Bronze Award winner Readers’ Favorite Awards in thriller genre

Download or read book CultureShock Korea written by John Bocskay and published by Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd. This book was released on 2017-05-15 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CultureShock! Korea is a compelling, elegantly-written and funny guide for anyone planning a stay in South Korea. Can you tell your bibimbap from your gimbap? Why is age such a big deal when addressing people? Do people really give bathroom tissue and laundry detergent at housewarming parties? What’s so appealing about noraebangs? When introduced to someone, do you shake hands, bow or do both? And why do Koreans cheer you on by exclaiming, “Fighting!”? Whether you’re in South Korea to do business, seek pleasure or find your inner Hallyu diva, if you are lucky enough to find yourself on this peninsula where stunning natural scenery meets hyper-modern cities, get the most out of your stay with this essential and fun-to-read guide.

Download or read book The Descendants of Cain written by Sun-wŏn Hwang and published by M.E. Sharpe. This book was released on 1997 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hwang Sun-won based this novel on his own experiences in his North Korean home village between the end of World War II and the eve of the Korean War when Korea had been divided into North and South by its two "liberators" - the United States and the Soviet Union.