27 results for 'Sunmi Hwang'

A comprehensive history of the Moo Duk Kwan and Soo Bahk Do martial arts styles is presented in this book. Researcher Steven Lemner explores the life and achievements of Hwang Kee, the founder of the...

Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop, a heartwarming story about finding comfort and acceptance in life. Yeongju, a young woman, leaves behind her old life to pursue her dream of opening a bookshop...

The Descendants of Cain by Sun-won Hwang is a powerful novel set against the backdrop of rural North Korea in the aftermath of World War II. Based on the author's own experiences, this story explores...

Mater 2-10, a powerful and epic tale that spans a century of Korean history, is a gripping account of a nation's longing for freedom from oppression. Hwang Sok-yong weaves together the lives of...

At Dusk by Sŏg-yŏng Hwang is a thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of success and the consequences of one's actions. Park Minwoo, a wealthy and successful architect, is forced to...

Rationalizing Korea: The Rise of the Modern State, 1894-1945 by Kyung Moon Hwang explores the development of the modern state in Korea through five key social sectors: economy, religion, education,...

A sweeping account of imprisonment--in time, in language, and in a divided country--from Korea's most acclaimed novelist. In 1993, writer Hwang Sok-yong was sentenced to five years in the Seoul...

Trees on a Slope is a powerful and unflinching novel by Hwang Sun-won, one of modern Korea's most acclaimed writers. Set against the backdrop of the Korean War, this 1960 novel tells the story of...

Becoming Jihadis: Radicalization and Commitment in Southeast Asia explores the socio-emotional underpinnings of joining an extremist group. Through 175 interviews with current and former members of...

A History of Korea: An Episodic Narrative by Kyung Moon Hwang provides a comprehensive introduction to Korean history, spanning over 1500 years. The book is structured around key moments in Korean...

Digital advertising's precarious foundation is revealed in this deeply researched examination by Tim Hwang. The author shows how big tech financializes attention, putting the internet at risk of...

One Hundred Shadows by Hwang Jungeun is a hard-edged novel set in a slum electronics market in Seoul. The story follows two young people, Eungyo and Mujae, who work as repair-shop assistants and are...

Zimbabwe in Pictures showcases the country's diverse people, landscapes, wildlife and cities through vibrant full-colour photography. Keith Hern, an international photographer, captured these images...

DD's Umbrella by Jungeun Hwang is a tender and revealing portrait of characters on the margins. A novel about queer family-building and resistance in the aftermath of a major social upheaval, it...

Discover the art of origami with 22 elegant designs for intermediate folders. Joseph Hwang presents these new models by renowned expert Arnold Tubis, starting from basic shapes such as equilateral...

Jinwoo is faced with a shocking revelation about the eternal conflict between the Monarchs and the Rulers, a war that will soon engulf the Earth. The news comes as a hunter is found dead, and...

This sweet bedtime board book celebrates the special moments shared between parents and their little ones in the quiet hours of the night. With gentle illustrations, it reminds us that these...

The Shadow of Arms by Hwang Sok-yong is set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War in South Vietnamese city of Da Nang. Based on the author's experiences as a self-described South Korean mercenary,...

Haerin Kang's life takes an unexpected turn when her brother decides to kill off the main character of his popular webtoon. She finds herself pulled into the comic world, where she encounters her...

The Hen Who Dreamed She Could Fly A Novel by Sun-mi Hwang. In this heartwarming tale, a plucky hen named Sprout longs for freedom and adventure beyond her mundane life in the barnyard. With...

The Specters of Algeria by Hwang Yeo Jung explores a pivotal moment in South Korean history when a group of dramatists distributed Karl Marx's play, sparking a brutal crackdown. This event had...

Discover the making of Bruce Lee's directorial debut, Way of the Dragon, in this iconic photo collection.Featuring a star-studded cast of international martial artists, including Chuck Norris, Bob...

Julie Chernov Hwang's Why Terrorists Quit explores the reasons behind the disengagement of hard-line terrorists from radical Islamist groups in Indonesia. Through over 100 interviews with current and...

The Guest A Novel by Hwang Sok-yong Set against the backdrop of one of Korea's darkest periods, this novel tells the story of a generation's struggle to come to terms with its past. In 1950s North...

Fifty Playwrights on Their Craft offers an in-depth exploration of the craft and creative processes of today's most influential playwrights. Through probing interviews with fifty dramatists from the...

The Gwangju Uprising: A Gripping Account of South Korea's Pro-Democracy Rebellion On May 18, 1980, student activists in Gwangju gathered to protest the coup d'état and martial law government. The...

Al atardecer es una novela que explora la complejidad de la vida en Corea del Sur. La historia sigue a Minwoo Park, director de un gran estudio de arquitectura, quien se ve obligado a confrontar sus...