Jonathan Lee Libros

A magisterial illustrated history of Afghanistan, now available in paperback.

The book offers an in-depth exploration of the history of Asians in the United States, highlighting both established groups and newer communities like the Burmese, Bhutanese, and Tibetan Americans. It presents a thorough and engaging narrative that sheds light on the diverse experiences and contributions of these populations, making it a valuable resource for understanding the complexities of Asian American history.

Lee's powerful novel is an extraordinary performance: vividly written, painfully human and fully fleshing the inner lives of its characters. Sunday Times

On the day his mother dies reclusive photographer Rob Fossick - forty-one and already in the twilight of his career - finds among her belongings an unexplained package addressed to a 'Mr Satoshi'. So begins a quest that will propel Rob, anxious and unprepared, into the urban maelstrom of Tokyo. With the help of a colourful group of new acquaintances - a vigilant octogenarian; a beautiful 'love hotel' receptionist; an ex-sumo wrestler obsessed with Dolly Parton - the scene seems set for him to unravel the secrets surrounding Mr Satoshi's identity. But until he has faced his own demons, and begun to reconnect with the world around him, the answers Rob craves will remain tantalisingly beyond his reach ... Combining several interlocking mysteries spanning sixty years of history, Who Is Mr Satoshi? is a uniquely inventive story from a dazzling new voice in British fiction.

In a sparkling glass office in London's Square Mile - a place bursting with flirtations, water-cooler confrontations and dangerous amounts of abject boredom - talented young lawyer Joy Stephens falls forty feet onto a marble floor.In the shadow of this baffling event, the lives of those closest to her begin to collide and change in unexpected ways...

"From the acclaimed author of High Dive comes an enveloping, exultant novel of New York City at the turn of the twentieth century, a story of one man's rise to fame and fortune, and his murder in a case of mistaken identity. On Friday the 13th of November, 1903, a famous man was killed on Park Avenue in broad daylight by a stranger. It was neither a political act nor a crime of passion. It was a mistake. The victim was Andrew Haswell Green, the "Father of Greater New York," who shaped the city as we know it. Without him there would be no Central Park, no Metropolitan Museum of Art, no Museum of Natural History, no New York Public Library. His influence was everywhere, yet he died alone, misunderstood, feeling that his whole life might have been, after all, a great mistake. A work of tremendous depth and piercing emotion, The Great Mistake is a portrait of a self-made man--farm boy to urban visionary; the reimagining of a murder investigation that shook the city; and the moving story of a singular individual who found the world closed off to him, and, in spite of all odds, enlarged it"-- Provided by publisher

Rising from the wreckage of a crashed ship, a man explores a world that is at once strange and familiar. When he encounters the inhabitants of that world, he learns some uncomfortable truths--and a few uncomfortable things about himself.

The book addresses the challenges of conducting funerals for individuals without formal church affiliations, highlighting the often impersonal nature of such services. It offers a method for clergy to engage more effectively with grieving families by assessing their theological perspectives. The text provides guidelines for creating personalized worship elements and evaluating the service's impact, ensuring that rituals are meaningful despite the absence of traditional church settings. This resource is vital for religious leaders aiming to facilitate compassionate and relevant final rites.

Focusing on the significance of Asian Americans in U.S. history, this reference explores the contributions of notable individuals and the broader impact of this ethnic group. It chronicles the changing policies, issues, and sentiments related to Asian Americans over time, providing valuable insights for student research on their historical journey and societal influence.

The book presents a comprehensive examination of the significant impact Chinese Americans have had across various fields in the United States, including professions, politics, and popular culture. Spanning from the 19th century to contemporary times, it showcases the diverse contributions and influence of this community in shaping American society and culture.