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Nothing to Envy

Life, Love and Death in North Korea

by Barbara Demick ...

WINNER OF THE 2010 SAMUEL JOHNSON PRIZE FOR NON-FICTIONWhat if the world imagined by George Orwell in Nineteen Eighty-four was real? What if everything around you was black and white except for the red letters on propaganda signs? Where spies like Orwell's thought Police studied your facial expressions during political rallies to make sure you were sincere in your expressions and your thoughts? If ... Read more

$26.99 NZD

WINNER OF THE 2010 SAMUEL JOHNSON PRIZE FOR NON-FICTIONWhat if the world imagined by George Orwell in Nineteen Eighty-four was real? What if everything around you was black and white except for the red letters on propaganda signs? Where spies like Orwell's thought Police studied your facial expressions during political rallies to make sure you were sincere in your expressions and your thoughts? If
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The Great Successor

The Secret Rise and Rule of Kim Jong Un

by Anna Fifield ...

The Great Successor is an irreverent yet insightful quest to understand the life of Kim Jong Un, one of the world's most secretive dictators. Kim's life is swathed in myth and propaganda, from the plainly silly--he supposedly ate so much Swiss cheese that his ankles gave way--to the grimly bloody stories of the ways his enemies and rival family members have perished at his command.One of the most ... Read more

$13.99 NZD

The Great Successor is an irreverent yet insightful quest to understand the life of Kim Jong Un, one of the world's most secretive dictators. Kim's life is swathed in myth and propaganda, from the plainly silly--he supposedly ate so much Swiss cheese that his ankles gave way--to the grimly bloody stories of the ways his enemies and rival family members have perished at his command.One of the most
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Without You, There Is No Us

My secret life teaching the sons of North Korea’s elite

by Suki Kim ...

It is 2011, and all universities in North Korea have been shut down for an entire year, except for the all-male Pyongyang University of Science and Technology. This is where Suki Kim has accepted a job teaching English. Over the next six months she will eat three meals a day with her young charges and struggle to teach them to write, all under the watchful eye of the regime.Life at the university ... Read more

$21.99 NZD

It is 2011, and all universities in North Korea have been shut down for an entire year, except for the all-male Pyongyang University of Science and Technology. This is where Suki Kim has accepted a job teaching English. Over the next six months she will eat three meals a day with her young charges and struggle to teach them to write, all under the watchful eye of the regime.Life at the university
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Five Broken Blades

Discover the Sunday Times bestselling adventure fantasy filled with assassins, betrayal and magic

by Mai Corland ...

Series Book 1 - The Broken Blades
FROM THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF VERITY GUILDFive ruthless killers. Five deadly motives. One King - who must die. Six of Crows meets Kill Bill in a feast of treason and seduction set against a dazzling fantasy backdrop inspired by Korean myth and legend'This dazzling fantasy has it all: a richly developed world, a captivating ensemble cast, and a twisty, action-packed quest' KAREN ... Read more

$9.72 NZD

FROM THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF VERITY GUILDFive ruthless killers. Five deadly motives. One King - who must die. Six of Crows meets Kill Bill in a feast of treason and seduction set against a dazzling fantasy backdrop inspired by Korean myth and legend'This dazzling fantasy has it all: a richly developed world, a captivating ensemble cast, and a twisty, action-packed quest' KAREN
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Four Ruined Realms

The action-packed sequel to adventure fantasy Five Broken Blades featuring more lies, more betrayal and even more danger

by Mai Corland ...

Series Book 2 - The Broken Blades
FROM THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF VERITY GUILDThe lies are bigger and the plots more treacherous when your favourite backstabbers return in the mind-blowing sequel to Mai Corland's bestselling Korean-inspired adventure fantasy, Five Broken Blades'If you've yet to discover this thrilling multi-POV fantasy series, you're missing out' CULTUREFLYThe King of Yusan may b... ... Read more

$9.72 NZD

FROM THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF VERITY GUILDThe lies are bigger and the plots more treacherous when your favourite backstabbers return in the mind-blowing sequel to Mai Corland's bestselling Korean-inspired adventure fantasy, Five Broken Blades'If you've yet to discover this thrilling multi-POV fantasy series, you're missing out' CULTUREFLYThe King of Yusan may b...
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Three Shattered Souls

The unmissable conclusion to the adventure fantasy sensation filled with the ultimate high-stakes heist and heartache

by Mai Corland ...

Series Book 3 - The Broken Blades
FROM THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF VERITY GUILDAll lies have consequences as your favourite liars reunite one final time in the electrifying conclusion to the bestselling Korean-inspired adventure fantasy series'A compelling and skilfully written end to a thrilling series' KIRKUS REVIEWSSome betrayals cut deeper than blades.The Blades were never suppose... ... Read more

$10.96 NZD

FROM THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF VERITY GUILDAll lies have consequences as your favourite liars reunite one final time in the electrifying conclusion to the bestselling Korean-inspired adventure fantasy series'A compelling and skilfully written end to a thrilling series' KIRKUS REVIEWSSome betrayals cut deeper than blades.The Blades were never suppose...
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A Kim Jong-Il Production

The Incredible True Story of North Korea and the Most Audacious Kidnapping in History

by Paul Fischer ...

A Kim Jong-Il Production by Paul Fischer - love, films and kidnapping in North Korea, the world's wildest regimeBefore becoming the world's most notorious dictator, Kim Jong-Il ran North Korea's film industry. He directed every film made in the country but knew they were nothing compared to Hollywood. Then he hit on the perfect solution: order the kidnapping of South Korea's most famous actress ... Read more

$17.99 NZD

A Kim Jong-Il Production by Paul Fischer - love, films and kidnapping in North Korea, the world's wildest regimeBefore becoming the world's most notorious dictator, Kim Jong-Il ran North Korea's film industry. He directed every film made in the country but knew they were nothing compared to Hollywood. Then he hit on the perfect solution: order the kidnapping of South Korea's most famous actress
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North Korea Confidential

Private Markets, Fashion Trends, Prison Camps, Dissenters and Defectors

by Daniel Tudor, James Pearson ...

****Named one of the best books of 2015 by The Economist**Private Markets, Fashion Trends, Prison Camps, Dissenters and Defectors.**North Korea is one of the most troubled societies on earth. The country's 24 million people live under a violent dictatorship led by a single family, which relentlessly pursues the development of nuclear arms, which periodically incites risky military clashes with the ... Read more

$13.86 NZD

****Named one of the best books of 2015 by The Economist**Private Markets, Fashion Trends, Prison Camps, Dissenters and Defectors.**North Korea is one of the most troubled societies on earth. The country's 24 million people live under a violent dictatorship led by a single family, which relentlessly pursues the development of nuclear arms, which periodically incites risky military clashes with the
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Korea: The Impossible Country

South Korea's Amazing Rise from the Ashes: The Inside Story of an Economic, Political and Cultural Phenomenon

by Daniel Tudor ...

"Daniel Tudor covers all the important issues, yet does not simply tell the more familiar stories, but looks deeper and wider to give the full story of Korea today." —Martin Uden, Former British Ambassador to South KoreaIn just fifty years, South Korea has transformed itself from a failed state, ruined and partitioned by war and decades of colonial rule, into an economic powerhouse and a democracy ... Read more

$23.79 NZD

"Daniel Tudor covers all the important issues, yet does not simply tell the more familiar stories, but looks deeper and wider to give the full story of Korea today." —Martin Uden, Former British Ambassador to South KoreaIn just fifty years, South Korea has transformed itself from a failed state, ruined and partitioned by war and decades of colonial rule, into an economic powerhouse and a democracy
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Korea

A New History of South and North

by Victor Cha, Ramon Pacheco Pardo ...

A major new history of North and South Korea, from the late nineteenth century to the present day“Cha and Pacheco Pardo have years of expertise in Korean international relations. . . . A crisp and balanced account.”—Christopher Harding, The TelegraphKorea has a long, riveting history—it is also a divided nation. South Korea is a vibrant democracy, the tenth largest economy, and is home to a world ... Read more

$35.80 NZD

A major new history of North and South Korea, from the late nineteenth century to the present day“Cha and Pacheco Pardo have years of expertise in Korean international relations. . . . A crisp and balanced account.”—Christopher Harding, The TelegraphKorea has a long, riveting history—it is also a divided nation. South Korea is a vibrant democracy, the tenth largest economy, and is home to a world
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A Brief History of Korea

Isolation, War, Despotism and Revival: The Fascinating Story of a Resilient But Divided People

by Michael J. Seth ...

Series series Brief History of Asia Series
Exploring Korean history from its ancient roots to the present day, A Brief History of Korea is the story of a people with a rich and united culture that has become two Koreas in modern times—one isolated and secretive and the other among the world's most successful economies. Korean culture developed on a 600-mile-long peninsula, bordered on the north by mountains and three sides by the sea, set ... Read more

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Exploring Korean history from its ancient roots to the present day, A Brief History of Korea is the story of a people with a rich and united culture that has become two Koreas in modern times—one isolated and secretive and the other among the world's most successful economies. Korean culture developed on a 600-mile-long peninsula, bordered on the north by mountains and three sides by the sea, set
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The Border - A Journey Around Russia

SHORTLISTED FOR THE STANFORD DOLMAN TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR 2020

by Erika Fatland ...

Translated by Kari Dickson ...

A journey along the seemingly endless Russian border - from North Korea in the Far East through Russia's bordering states in Asia and the Caucasus, crossing the Caspian Ocean and the Black Sea along the way."Erika Fatland [is] shaping up to be one of the Nordics' most exciting new travel writers" National Geographic**SHORTLISTED FOR THE STANFORDS DOLMAN TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR 2020**"A hauntingly ... Read more

$16.99 NZD

A journey along the seemingly endless Russian border - from North Korea in the Far East through Russia's bordering states in Asia and the Caucasus, crossing the Caspian Ocean and the Black Sea along the way."Erika Fatland [is] shaping up to be one of the Nordics' most exciting new travel writers" National Geographic**SHORTLISTED FOR THE STANFORDS DOLMAN TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR 2020**"A hauntingly
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Escaping North Korea

Defiance and Hope in the World's Most Repressive Country

by Mike Kim ...

The first of its kind, this book provides a unique inside look into the hidden world of ordinary North Koreans. Mike Kim, who worked with refugees on the Chinese border for four years, recounts their experiences of enduring famine, sex-trafficking, and torture, as well as the inspirational stories of those who overcame tremendous adversity to escape the repressive regime of their homeland and make ... Read more

$23.07 NZD

The first of its kind, this book provides a unique inside look into the hidden world of ordinary North Koreans. Mike Kim, who worked with refugees on the Chinese border for four years, recounts their experiences of enduring famine, sex-trafficking, and torture, as well as the inspirational stories of those who overcame tremendous adversity to escape the repressive regime of their homeland and make
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Joseon, the Land of Morning Calm

Modern Korea of the 19th Century

by Percival Lowell, Dong Hyun Hong ...

In the 19th century, Korea was still little known to the West. Korea was in a transition period changing into a modern country out of a feudatory state, Joseon. It was a time of hope and confusion. The author, Percival Lowell stayed in the Far East, mostly in Japan from 1883 to 1893. He served as secretary and counselor to the Korean special mission to the US. While staying in Korea, he wrote ... Read more

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In the 19th century, Korea was still little known to the West. Korea was in a transition period changing into a modern country out of a feudatory state, Joseon. It was a time of hope and confusion. The author, Percival Lowell stayed in the Far East, mostly in Japan from 1883 to 1893. He served as secretary and counselor to the Korean special mission to the US. While staying in Korea, he wrote
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The New History of Korean Civilization

by Chai-Shin Yu ...

Throughout its 4,000-year history, Korea has created a vibrant and unique culture. Unfortunately, many believe it developed solely due to Chinas influence, thus leaving no room for an independent history and culture. This is simply wrong.The New History of Korean Civilization explores the existence of a distinctive Korean culture established by the Korean people and separate from its Chinese and ... Read more

$5.58 NZD

Throughout its 4,000-year history, Korea has created a vibrant and unique culture. Unfortunately, many believe it developed solely due to Chinas influence, thus leaving no room for an independent history and culture. This is simply wrong.The New History of Korean Civilization explores the existence of a distinctive Korean culture established by the Korean people and separate from its Chinese and
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North Korea's Hidden Revolution

How the Information Underground Is Transforming a Closed Society

by Jieun Baek ...

"A crisp, dramatic examination of how technology and human ingenuity are undermining North Korea's secretive dictatorship."— Kirkus ReviewsOne of the least understood countries in the world, North Korea has long been known for its repressive regime. Yet it is far from being an impenetrable black box. Media flows covertly into the country, and fault lines are appearing in the government's sealed ... Read more

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"A crisp, dramatic examination of how technology and human ingenuity are undermining North Korea's secretive dictatorship."— Kirkus ReviewsOne of the least understood countries in the world, North Korea has long been known for its repressive regime. Yet it is far from being an impenetrable black box. Media flows covertly into the country, and fault lines are appearing in the government's sealed
... Read more
Three Tigers, One Mountain

A Journey through the Bitter History and Current Conflicts of China, Korea and Japan

by Michael Booth ...

'The next Bill Bryson' New York TimesTwo tigers cannot share the same mountain - Chinese proverbDespite geographical proximity, cultural similarities, and shared status as highly powerful nations, China, Korea and Japan love to hate each other. Why?In search of an answer, Michael Booth journeys across East Asia to explore the mutual animosity that frequently threatens to draw the world into all ... Read more

$20.99 NZD

'The next Bill Bryson' New York TimesTwo tigers cannot share the same mountain - Chinese proverbDespite geographical proximity, cultural similarities, and shared status as highly powerful nations, China, Korea and Japan love to hate each other. Why?In search of an answer, Michael Booth journeys across East Asia to explore the mutual animosity that frequently threatens to draw the world into all
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Park Chung Hee and Modern Korea

The Roots of Militarism, 1866–1945

by Carter J. Eckert ...

This first volume in a two-part study examines the origins of South Korean authoritarianism as personified by the militant political leader.For South Koreans, the twenty years from the early 1960s to late 1970s were the best and worst of times—a period of unprecedented economic growth and of political oppression that deepened as prosperity spread. In this masterly account, Carter J. Eckert finds ... Read more

$21.62 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

This first volume in a two-part study examines the origins of South Korean authoritarianism as personified by the militant political leader.For South Koreans, the twenty years from the early 1960s to late 1970s were the best and worst of times—a period of unprecedented economic growth and of political oppression that deepened as prosperity spread. In this masterly account, Carter J. Eckert finds
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History Of Korea For Kids: A History Series - Children Explore Histories Of The World Edition

by Baby Professor ...

Learn about the land of kimchi – Korea! It is an Asian powerhouse that stands next to Japan in terms of technological achievements. Through this educational book, your child can go on a virtual tour around the country. Aside from the learnings, your child will also love the pictures and presentation of information here. Grab a copy now! ... Read more

$7.44 NZD

Learn about the land of kimchi – Korea! It is an Asian powerhouse that stands next to Japan in terms of technological achievements. Through this educational book, your child can go on a virtual tour around the country. Aside from the learnings, your child will also love the pictures and presentation of information here. Grab a copy now!
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Korean Fairy Tales (Annotated & Illustrated)

by William Elliot Griffis ...

Author William Elliot Griffis was invited to Japan to organize modern schools in 1870. He worked for the Japanese education as a lecturer, minister and author. Mr Griffis was a member of the Asiatic Society of Japan and Korea of the University of Tokyo. While studying Asia, mostly Japan and Korea, he was fascinated by Korean cultures and fairy tales. This is his collection of fairy tales of Korea ... Read more

$4.46 NZD

Author William Elliot Griffis was invited to Japan to organize modern schools in 1870. He worked for the Japanese education as a lecturer, minister and author. Mr Griffis was a member of the Asiatic Society of Japan and Korea of the University of Tokyo. While studying Asia, mostly Japan and Korea, he was fascinated by Korean cultures and fairy tales. This is his collection of fairy tales of Korea
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The Beginnings of Nations : The Histories of Israel, Peru, the Two Koreas and Brazil | Geography History Books Junior Scholars Edition | Children's Geography & Culture Books

by Baby Professor ...

Nations didn’t just pop out of nowhere. They were forged through wars and a strong leadership. In this ebook collection, you will read about the beginnings of Israel, Peru, North and South Korea and Brazil. Can you identify similarities and differences in how they were formed? Start reading today. ... Read more

$8.99 NZD

Nations didn’t just pop out of nowhere. They were forged through wars and a strong leadership. In this ebook collection, you will read about the beginnings of Israel, Peru, North and South Korea and Brazil. Can you identify similarities and differences in how they were formed? Start reading today.
... Read more
Traditional Performing Arts of Korea

by Jeon Kyung-wook ...

Series series Korean Culture Series
Korean Culture Series 10Traditional Performing Arts of KoreaThis book provides a comprehensive overview of the historical background, genres, and performers of the traditional performing arts of Korea, such as puppet plays, mask dramas, and Pansori, a uniquely Korean form of narrative song, which originated from the singing and dancing traditions of the ancient Korean people. It offers a detailed ... Read more

$7.41 NZD

Korean Culture Series 10Traditional Performing Arts of KoreaThis book provides a comprehensive overview of the historical background, genres, and performers of the traditional performing arts of Korea, such as puppet plays, mask dramas, and Pansori, a uniquely Korean form of narrative song, which originated from the singing and dancing traditions of the ancient Korean people. It offers a detailed
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Impeaching the Impeachment

Justice for President Park Geun-Hye

by Peter Pyungwoo Kim ...

Park Geun-hye was truly a political phenomenon. She was elected democratically, twice chosen as the leader of her party, and served in the South Korean legislature for over fourteen years. Her countrymen dubbed her the “Queen of Elections” for her successful leadership in winning her own elections and steering her party to great electoral victories. Yet in 2016–2017, she was impeached and ... Read more

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Park Geun-hye was truly a political phenomenon. She was elected democratically, twice chosen as the leader of her party, and served in the South Korean legislature for over fourteen years. Her countrymen dubbed her the “Queen of Elections” for her successful leadership in winning her own elections and steering her party to great electoral victories. Yet in 2016–2017, she was impeached and
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War in Korea

The Report of a Woman Combat Correspondent

by Marguerite Higgins ...

This is a fast-paced, highly readable account of the first year of the Korean War—a time which was almost tragic for the Americans troops and the twenty million South Koreans involved.As the North Koreans launched a surprise attack across the border in 1950, Marguerite Higgins, a reporter from the New York Herald Tribune, joined a group of unprepared journalists and troops fleeing fast and far to ... Read more

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This is a fast-paced, highly readable account of the first year of the Korean War—a time which was almost tragic for the Americans troops and the twenty million South Koreans involved.As the North Koreans launched a surprise attack across the border in 1950, Marguerite Higgins, a reporter from the New York Herald Tribune, joined a group of unprepared journalists and troops fleeing fast and far to
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