New Releases by James Clavell

The time is World War II. The place is a brutal prison camp deep in Japanese-occupied territory. Here, within the seething mass of humanity, one man, an American corporal, seeks dominance over both captives and captors alike. His weapons are human courage, unblinking understanding of human weaknesses, and total willingness to exploit every opportunity to enlarge his power and corrupt or destroy anyone who stands in his path.

The setting is Hong Kong, 1963. Under the eyes of the KGB, the CIA, and the People''s Republic of China, British and American businessmen maneuver for control of Hong Kong''s oldest trading house.

Story about the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag as taught in American schools.