German Short Stories: Deutsche Kurzgeschichten: v. 1

Richard Newnham

Much maligned in pre-war Germany, the short story enjoyed a creative rebirth in 1945. Initially imported by the Allies, the form also matched perfectly the prevailing mood of irony, objectivity and mistrust of the didactic. With the original German text running alongside English translations, this colle...

Fresh Off the Boat - A Memoir

Eddie Huang

"Bawdy and frequently hilarious . . . a surprisingly sophisticated memoir about race and assimilation in America . . . as much James Baldwin and Jay-Z as Amy Tan . . . rowdy [and] vital . . . It's a book about fitting in by not fitting in at all."--Dwight Garner, "The""New York Times" NATIONAL BESTSELLE...

Meetings with Remarkable Manuscripts

de Hamel Christopher, Christopher de Hamel

An extraordinary and beautifully illustrated exploration of the medieval world through twelve manuscripts, from one of the world's leading experts.   Winner of The Wolfson History Prize and The Duff Cooper Prize.   A San Francisco Chronicle Holiday Book Gift Guide Pick   Meetings with Remarkable ...