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The Fortune Cookie Chronicles

Author : Jennifer 8 Lee

Publisher : Hachette+ORM

Page : 237 pages

File Size : 36,81 MB

Release : 2008-02-01

Category : Social Science

ISBN : 0446511706

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Book Description

If you think McDonald's is the most ubiquitous restaurant experience in America, consider that there are more Chinese restaurants in America than McDonalds, Burger Kings, and Wendys combined. New York Times reporter and Chinese-American (or American-born Chinese). In her search, Jennifer 8 Lee traces the history of Chinese-American experience through the lens of the food. In a compelling blend of sociology and history, Jenny Lee exposes the indentured servitude Chinese restaurants expect from illegal immigrant chefs, investigates the relationship between Jews and Chinese food, and weaves a personal narrative about her own relationship with Chinese food. The Fortune Cookie Chronicles speaks to the immigrant experience as a whole, and the way it has shaped our country.



Miss Fortune Cookie

Author : Lauren Bjorkman

Publisher : Macmillan

Page : 289 pages

File Size : 34,94 MB

Release : 2012-11-13

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 0805089519

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Book Description

Erin, a non-Chinese teenager living in San Francisco's Chinatown, ghostwrites an online advice column, but when a reply to her ex-best friend backfires, Erin's carefully constructed life takes a crazy spin.



Dim Sum for Everyone!

Author : Grace Lin

Publisher : Knopf Books for Young Readers

Page : 24 pages

File Size : 38,47 MB

Release : 2014-09-09

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 0385754884

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Book Description

A tasty morsel of a board book all about dim sum from the Newbery Honor–winning author of Where the Mountain Meets the Moon, Grace Lin. A Chinese American family sits down to enjoy a traditional dim sum meal. Dumplings, cakes, buns, and tarts are wheeled out in little dishes on trolleys, and each family member gets to choose a favorite treat! Lin’s bold and gloriously patterned artwork is a feast for the eyes. Her story is simple and tailor-made for reading aloud to young children, and she includes an informative author’s note for parents, teachers, and children who want to learn more about the origins and practice of dim sum.



The Year of the Fortune Cookie

Author : Andrea Cheng

Publisher : HarperCollins

Page : 177 pages

File Size : 37,73 MB

Release : 2014-05-06

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 0544289846

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Book Description

Eleven-year-old Anna heads off to sixth grade, leaving the comfort and familiarity of elementary school behind and entering the larger, more complex world of middle school. Surrounded by classmates who have their roots all in America, Anna begins to feel out of place and wonders where she really belongs. When Anna takes a trip to China, she not only explores a new country and culture, but finds answers to her questions about whether she is more Chinese or more American. This young illustrated chapter book is the third in the series that includes The Year of the Book and The Year of the Baby. For grades 1-4.



Fortune Cookie Fortune Keeper

Author : On Purpose Publishing

Publisher :

Page : 40 pages

File Size : 21,79 MB

Release : 2019-06-05

Category :

ISBN : 9781072086604

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Book Description

The Fortune Cookie Fortune Keeper is a 6"x9", 40 page book to keep all your favorite fortune cookie fortunes. Space is provided for the date, restaurant the fortune is from, lucky numbers that are on the back and a place to put notes if you want to add any additional comments (who you were with, what you ate, etc.) This is a fun book for any Fortune Cookie Fortune Saver.



Fruit Flies, Fish & Fortune Cookies

Author : Anne Connelly LeMieux

Publisher : Avon Books

Page : 196 pages

File Size : 26,74 MB

Release : 1995-08

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 9780380722914

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Book Description

After receiving an ominous fortune in a fortune cookie and then breaking an antique mirror, eleven-year-old Mary Ellen endures a run of bad luck, starting with the news that her best friend Justine is moving to Paris.



Mama's Follow Jesus Fortune Cookies Recipe

Author : Katie Canty Ed D

Publisher :

Page : 26 pages

File Size : 35,18 MB

Release : 2019-12-19

Category :

ISBN : 9781677182466

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Book Description

Everyone should have at least one motivational plus heavenly divine tasting cookie in their baking repertoire. This one could be the one! Includes-27 fortune cookie messages for strips -The fortune cookie challenge -Definitions of cookie imagineer -Ways to use fortune cookies -Fortune cookies top Q & A



Fortune Cookie

Author : Jean Ure

Publisher : HarperCollins UK

Page : 10 pages

File Size : 40,80 MB

Release : 2009-01-05

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 0007313705

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Book Description

A fun and feisty comedy drama from master storyteller Jean Ure – with a gorgeous cover look to appeal to all girls who love real-life stories.



The Fortune Cookie Chronicles

Author : Jennifer B. Lee

Publisher : Twelve

Page : 320 pages

File Size : 10,33 MB

Release : 2009-03-23

Category : Social Science

ISBN : 9780446698979

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Book Description

If you think McDonald's is the most ubiquitous restaurant experience in America, consider that there are more Chinese restaurants in America than McDonalds, Burger Kings, and Wendys combined. New York Times reporter and Chinese-American (or American-born Chinese). In her search, Jennifer 8 Lee traces the history of Chinese-American experience through the lens of the food. In a compelling blend of sociology and history, Jenny Lee exposes the indentured servitude Chinese restaurants expect from illegal immigrant chefs, investigates the relationship between Jews and Chinese food, and weaves a personal narrative about her own relationship with Chinese food. The Fortune Cookie Chronicles speaks to the immigrant experience as a whole, and the way it has shaped our country.



Fortune Cookie Leadership: Wisdom for Leadership, Sales & Life

Author : Katey Dallosto

Publisher :

Page : 210 pages

File Size : 23,21 MB

Release : 2017-08

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 9781943027156

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Book Description

As a Sales Leader, I was always looking for some inspiration for our weekly sales meetings. It was always a struggle to find that one piece of motivation and inspiration to share with my team. My mom always had a bunch of one liners and I started sharing some of her wisdom at my sales meetings. Soon I began to write down my mom's and my own one liners. My daughter called me a "fortune cookie" and the book was born Enclosed in this book are 52 "fortune cookie" lines for your sales meeting, your leadership and your life. My mom's one liners inspired me and hopefully they can inspire you and your team as well. Read the book cover to cover or flip through and select the chapter that connects with you today. This book is intended to be a resource on your desk when you need that little bit of fortune cookie wisdom to use for your leadership, sales and your life.