K'Wan
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
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Description
The New York Times bestselling international sensation that was the basis for Hollywood’s highest grossing romantic comedy in over a decade. • "A Pride and Prejudice-like send-up about an heir bringing his Chinese-American girlfriend home to meet his ancestor-obsessed family.” —People
This box set includes the entire trilogy: Crazy Rich Asians, China Rich Girlfriend, and Rich...
This box set includes the entire trilogy: Crazy Rich Asians, China Rich Girlfriend, and Rich...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"The renowned Napoleon Bonaparte faces an army of a different sort in this witty, unconventional telling of a true event in his life. Everyone knows the Battle of Waterloo was Napoleon Bonaparte's most crushing defeat, right? Well, some beg to differ. It seems there was another less famous (though perhaps more humiliating) surrender in his past. Let's call it Bunnyloo. In 1807, Napoleon had ordered his chief of staff to round up rabbits for a celebratory...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"As World War I swept Europe, young Americans prepared to join the cause ... well, half of them did. Women were supposed to stay prim and proper at home. But Adeline and Augusta -- ahem, Addie and Gussie -- Van Buren had been taught to skate, swim, and even box. They knew women could do much more than sit around in petticoats. In 1916, the sisters set out to cross the United States on motorcycles and prove women could help on the battlefield. Dressed...
Pub. Date
1996.
Language
English
Description
A personal study, in which the filmmaker traces the evolution of his identity as a gay man through the films with which he grew up, suggesting that Chinese cinema has dealt with questions of gender and sexuality more frankly and more provocatively than any other national cinema.
26) Swiss army man
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Hank is stranded on a deserted island, having given up all hope of ever making it home again. One day everything changes when a corpse names Manny washes up onshore. The two become fast friends, and ultimately go on an epic adventure that will bring Hank back to the woman of his dreams.
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
Primera edición.
Language
Español
Description
Una enloquecida comedia donde se dan cita trepas sociales, e-mails secretos, escándalos del mundo del arte, multimillonarios enamorados y la extravagante historia de lo que ocurre cuando Rachel Chu, prometida del soltero de oro de Asia, descubre quién es su padre. La víspera de su boda con Nicholas Young, heredero de una de las grandas fortunas asiáticas, Rachel debería sentirse feliz. Tiene un diamante sin igual, un vestido de novia de...
Author
Pub. Date
[2001]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Guaranteed to delight any young skating enthusiast, the beloved skating champion provides an intimate glimpse into her life, discussing life on the road, dating, interacting with celebrities, and more, and presents her favorite photos and recollections.
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
A kid robot named Pi from planet Robot-Earth is invited on a field trip to Olde Silicon Valley, but is overcome with a scary feeling called the Zaps, so Pi must find the courage to learn how to deal with the anxiety. A great way to start a conversation about anxiety and mental health.
31) Flower Drum Song
Pub. Date
1961.
Language
English
Description
In this classic musical romantic comedy, a young woman (Miyoshi Umeki) arrives in San Francisco's Chinatown from Hong Kong with the intention of marrying a rakish nightclub owner (Jack Soo), unaware he is involved with one of his singers (Nancy Kwan). Nominated for five **Academy Awards**. Nominated for **Golden Globes** for Best Motion Picture - Musical and Best Actress - Comedy or Musical.
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
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Description
A native New Yorker Rachel Chu accompanies her longtime boyfriend, Nick Young, to his best friend's wedding in Singapore. Excited about visiting Asia for the first time but nervous about meeting Nick's family, Rachel is unprepared to learn that Nick has neglected to mention a few key details about his life. It turns out that he is not only the scion of one of the country's wealthiest families but also one of its most sought-after bachelors.
34) Center Stage
Pub. Date
1991.
Language
English
Description
International superstar Maggie Cheung embodies tragic screen siren Ruan Lingyu, known as the "Greta Garbo of China," in this unconventional biopic by Hong Kong New Wave master Stanley Kwan. Praised for her moving and emotive onscreen presence, Ruan's private life, which was frequent fodder for the vicious Shanghai tabloids, began to mirror the melodramas which brought her fame, culminating in her suicide at age 24. Kwan and Cheung paint a kaleidoscopic...
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Pub. Date
[2022]
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English
Description
Evelyn Wang, a flustered immigrant mother, is contacted from a parallel universe and told that only she can save the world. The unlikely hero must learn to channel her newfound powers and fight through the splintering timelines of the multiverse to save her home, her family, and herself in this big-hearted and irreverent adventure.
38) Mulan II
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
The magnificent legend of Mulan continues in an all-new movie. The courageous heroine is back, along with favorite characters and some new friends, including the mischievous Mushu, who wants to keep Mulan single so he can retain his job as her guardian.
40) Flower drum song
Pub. Date
[2006]
Edition
Special edition.
Language
English
Description
A Hong Kong girl comes to San Francisco for an arranged marriage to an Americanized nightclub owner who is already engaged to a sultry singer.
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