Haiku Form

$5.99

This classic book is a collection and analysis of Japanese haiku in the English language.

The Haiku is a brief poetic form expressing a moment of insight. No foreign form since the sonnet has so fascinated and challenged the poets of the English-speaking world. Yet no scholar or critic, until now, has undertaken a definitive study of the problems of writing haiku in English.

This book, the first of its kind, examines English language haiku in the light of Japanese form. Author Joan Giroux explicates the meaning and history of the Japanese haiku, its cultural background the creative process which gives it birth and the technical devices developed by Japanese poets over the centuries. Examples by classic and contemporary poets, including Basho and Buson, Shiki and Hastutaro, are given Romanized Japanese and in English translation. Poems, in English, from early efforts by Ezra Pound and Wallace Stevens to work of contemporaries like James Hackett, are discussed and evaluated. Wherever possible, comparisons are made, contrast indicated and suggestions given, with a rare sensitivity to the poetic possibilities of both languages and keen appreciation of the unique qualities of both cultures.

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Mini Filipino Snacks and Sweets

$2.99

Good food can make or break a party and this cookbook is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Filipino Snacks and Sweets features over 50 irresistible recipes to make some of the most mouth watering treats. This cookbook contains easy stepbystep instructions to make sweet and savory snacks, rolls, fritters, patties, rice, puddings, sweets, and cakes. Recipes include:

Banana spring rolls
Crispy wontons
Shrimp fritters
Sweet potato chips
Barbecued chicken skewers
Chicken empanadas
Deep-fried squid rings
Peanut brittle
And many more!

Also included in this book are unit conversion tables, dual unit measurements, an overview of essential ingredients, and over 30 large photos. Each recipe includes cook time, prep time, and serving sizes. Enjoy!

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Tokyo New City Guide

$14.99

The Tokyo New City Guide goes far beyond the well-worn tourist itineraries and deep into the complex, highly contrasted heart of one of the world's largest and most exciting cities.

This lively, up-to-the-minute Japan travel guide covers modern Tokyo like no other. Here's where you will find the ideal balance between the still-extant traditional Japan with its temples, way of life, arts and crafts, kimono, festivals, customs and cuisine and the crowded futuristic technopolis of electronics, high fashion, contemporary art and architecture, and gastronomic experiences from the four corners of the globe. Bewildering at times, the coexistence of such contrasts is precisely what makes Tokyo tick.

More than just a perfunctory Tokyo guide, this is a handbook for life in contemporary Tokyo. The style is informative, absorbing and witty and, where due, refreshingly frank and critical. Bursting at the seams with information, it is not only invaluable for the short term visitor or the newcomer, but likely to send even the most jaded long-term residents off to explore some new horizons of their many-faceted adopted home.

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How to Create Manga: Drawing Clothing and Accessories

$17.99

Dress up your drawings any way you like using this complete all-in-one style guide!

Have you ever struggled to get the drape of a dress or the look of a jacket just right? Maybe you've mastered the human form but your drawings lack a sense of fashion? Or perhaps you're a budding fashionista who loves decking your characters out in elegant, outrageous or cutting-edge outfits? No matter how you wish to clothe your creations, in traditional togs or casual fashions, How to Create Manga: Drawing Clothing and Accessories is the perfect tutorial for you!

Fashion meets form in this essential style guide to dressing up your drawings. Drape your manga creations in the wardrobe of your dreams, while learning techniques and tips used by professional illustrators to realistically draw clothing and accessories of all types—from blouses and T-shirts to button downs, sweaters, coats, pants, skirts and shorts. And what about the accessories? Boots, belts, shoes and sandals are all included as well, along with detailed coverage of satchels, purses and backpacks.

How to Create Manga: Drawing Clothing and Accessories is the fashion bible used by manga artists in Japan. It presents more than 900 drawings by twelve accomplished illustrators, covering a broad range of fashions. Detailed, in-depth instructionals show you how to render not just the garments themselves, but the folds, creases and wrinkles that give them a sense of realism and movement.

Other books in the series include How to Create Manga: Drawing Facial Expressions, How to Create Manga: Drawing the Human Body and How to Create Manga: Drawing Action Scenes and Characters.

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Modern Hand to Hand Combat

$9.99

Apply the ancient close-combat secrets of the Samurai to modern warfare with this military martial arts self-defense guide.

Today's ground soldier may be required to carry up to 60 lbs. of equipment when on patrol, or in any situation where they might be engaging the enemy. Unfortunately, mobility is sacrificed in the name of protection. In close-proximity combat, the modern soldier is at a decided disadvantage compared to his more nimble opponent — but this is nothing new in the history of warfare. On the battlefields of medieval Japan, the Samurai faced a similar situation. This created the need to devise a new defense method that you can learn from today.

In his self-defense guide Modern Hand to Hand Combat, Isler has blended Samurai techniques with the battlefield combat needs of the modern soldier. This book gives step-by-step instructions on how to effectively deal with life and death situations through movements and principles that still hold true. These principle-driven guidelines make for a variety of self-defense applications and are valuable to everyone from law enforcement officers and security personnel to soldiers and military professionals. With almost 300 illustrations and a detailed instructional DVD, the guidelines set out in this book and DVD set can, and will, significantly enhance the warfighter's ability to survive in combat.

Topics covered include:

Chapter 1) JOURNEY TO CREATION
Chapter 2) LESSONS FROM THE PAST
Chapter 3) B.P.C. PHILOSOPHY
Chapter 4) FOCUSES OF B.P.C. TRAINING
Chapter 5) THE BASICS
Chapter 6) UNDERSTANDING DISTANCE
Chapter 7) WINNING CONCEPTS
Chapter 8) EXHAUSTIVE MEASURES
Chapter 9) BATTLEFIELD GROUND COMBAT
Chapter 10) TECHNIQUE SET 1

To learn how the martial arts of the Samurai can be useful to those in the military and beyond, Modern Hand to Hand Combat is the most comprehensive guide to blending these two systems for optimal safety and effectiveness.

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Simple Origami Airplanes

$9.99

Fold and fly your own realistic paper airplanes with this easy origami book.

Simple Origami Airplanes presents a collection of realistic origami paper airplanes from well-known author and paper aviation expert Andrew Dewar. Dewar has spent decades perfecting the art of folding easy paper airplanes that both look great and fly well. Simple Origami Airplanes features models with sturdy wings and fuselagesthese designs are so perfectly balanced that a gentle throw results in amazing flights, time after time.

All the origami projects are designed to be simple enough to be considered "origami-for-kids" projects, and can be assembled by beginning origami folders. Paper airplanes are a great way for children to learn origami and gain an interest and appreciation for this fascinating art form.

This origami book contains:

Full-colored origami assembly book
Step-by-step instructions and diagrams
16 original design projects for planes

Fun and accessible for both the paper crafts novice and the more season paper folder, this wonderfully giftable origami book gets you started right away and is a great value.

Origami airplane projects include:

Flying Wing
Beta Jet
Kraken
Interceptor
Shark's Tooth
And many more

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Vietnam Now! A Vietnamese Language Reader

$18.99

Boost your language skills and discover contemporary Vietnam by reading real-life articles from Vietnamese newspapers, available in both Vietnamese and English!

This innovative language book features 28 authentic articles from Vietnamese newspapers, one contemporary short story, and two original poems — each presented side-by-side in parallel Vietnamese and English texts. The articles are graded for beginners, intermediate learners, and advanced students, and are accompanied by vocabulary lists, grammar and cultural notes, exercises, and access to online native-speaker audio recordings. Perfect for classroom use or independent study, this book offers an immersive way to learn about Vietnam through its vibrant culture and everyday life.

Inside, readers will explore topics such as:

Stunning caves with underground lakes, wavelike ceilings, stalactites, and stalagmites
A popular Ho Chi Minh City food stall where two sisters serve BBQ pork to night owls
Young people moving to a city with efficient public transport and attractive amenities
Former US and Vietnamese fighter pilots who fought in the Vietnam War and now meet regularly
And many more fascinating stories about contemporary life in Vietnam!

Compiled and written by Professor Binh Ngo, a seasoned Vietnamese language instructor at Harvard University, this book is designed to deepen your understanding of both the language and the culture. It's a valuable addition to Tuttle's innovative series of language learning books, offering an engaging and enjoyable way to improve your language skills.

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Heredity of Taste

$6.99

Written in eight days, in December 1905, and published in the January 1906 issue of the magazine Teikoku Bungaku (Imperial Literature), Shumi no iden (The Heredity of Taste) is Soseki Natsume's only anti-war work. Chronicling the mourning process of a narrator haunted by his friend's death, the story reveals Soseki's attitude to the atrocity of war, specifically to the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-5, and to the personal tragedies and loss of individuality of young men like his hero Ko-san, and the sacrifices made by both the living and the dead.

Although the first part of the story powerfully describes the narrator's visions of the war dead, including the recurring vision of Ko-san who cannot climb out of a ditch and return from the war, it is the second half, in which a beautiful and mysterious woman appears before the narrator at Ko-san's grave, with the promise of transcendence, that grips our attention.

The story centers on finding out the identity of this woman and her relationship with Ko-san, with it's implication that what should have been a love story has been shattered by the reality of war-a reminder of the magnitude of Japan's sacrifice for it's so-called victory.

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Mingei: Japan's Enduring Folk Arts

$14.99

Explore Japanese folk art—called mingei—with this beautifully illustrated book.

Mingei literally means the "arts of the people" and is a treasured expression of Japanese culture and history. This book of Japanese folk art introduces 116 exquisite and interesting Japanese pieces, describing their origins, showing how they are made and used, and relating the background of myth and folklore associated with each.

Illustrated with many line drawings and color photographs, Mingei offers readers a concise and informative introduction to a rich and varied artistic tradition.

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Holiday Paper Crafts from Japan

$16.95

Make festive paper ornaments and decorations using traditional Japanese paper with this easy-to-use papercrafting book.

From lush poinsettia centerpieces to charming seasonal wreaths and whimsical folded cranes, Holiday Paper Crafts from Japan is full of Christmas ornaments, decorations, and gifts that will brighten your holiday season.

Washi paper, a longtime staple for Japanese papercrafters, is a colorful durable, and versatile accent to craft projects of all kinds. With step-by-step directions for seventeen holiday projects, this book is the perfect resource for both beginning papercraft folders and the more experienced. Available no matter where you live, Washi paper is ideal for creating ornaments and gifts that your friends and family will treasure for years to come.

With Holiday Paper Crafts from Japan you will learn how to:

Give old ornaments dazzling new life
Create personalized photo albums
Make festive calendar magnets
Decorate your home with handmade angel ornaments of every shape and size
Create the perfect box for any gift.

Make this a holiday to remember with homemade Christmas crafts inspired by Japanese Washi paper!

Paper craft projects include:

Gift Boxes
Ornaments
Poinsettias
Angel Decorations
Calendar Magnets
Christmas Wreaths
Stars
And many more…

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Basic Spoken Chinese Practice Essentials

$9.99

Use this one-of-a-kind practice guide together with any Chinese book or language program, and dramatically enhance your speaking and listening skills.

No matter what book or course you're using to learn Chinese, it takes a lot of practice. Here is a wealth of effective practice activities—including more than 16 hours of audio material!—to help polish your spoken Mandarin Chinese. This book corresponds to Basic Spoken Chinese and allows you to move from complete beginner level to basic proficiency. Downloadable content features over 16 hours of audio material, as well as (printable) PDF files of hundreds of additional practice pages and exercises.

Basic Spoken Chinese Practice Essentials includes carefully designed activities to help solidify every aspect of your spoken Chinese skills, including:

Pronunciation exercises.
Vocabulary and Grammar summaries.
Substitution drills.
Transformation and Response drills.
Role Play & Listening Comprehension exercises.
Dictation exercises.
Translation exercises.

The downloadable content contains:

16 hours of audio by native Mandarin speakers.
Printable practice pages.
Printable exercises and activities.

Together with or after this book, you can use Basic Written Chinese if you want to learn Chinese reading and writing. It introduces the highest-frequency characters and words in a systematic way.

About the Series Respected Chinese language expert Dr. Cornelius Kubler, who has taught diplomats, business people and students, presents a learning system that uses separate but integrated "tracks" to help you efficiently master the basics of spoken and written Chinese. The materials in the Basic Spoken Chinese series allow you to move from complete beginner level to intermediate fluency.

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Bali Living

$29.95

This comprehensive interior design book showcases the best in Balinese architecture with over 280 photographs and insightful commentary.

Bali Living showcases 21 cutting-edge tropical designs from a creative new generation of architects and interior designers working in Bali. Their work is changing the face of contemporary design worldwide—part of Bali's "new wave" tropical architecture which has spread across Asia and further afield to Japan, Europe and the Americas.

Most of these projects are exclusive private residences, but a few are public spaces including a spectacular cliff-side wedding chapel, a stunning beach club and a poolside restaurant. Each property has been included because of its creativity and contribution to the ongoing international conversation on tropical design. All of these homes are innovative examples of what may be called the "creative essence" of Balinese living.

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Jeet Kune Do

$14.95

Apply the combat science of Bruce Lee's revolutionary martial art!

This martial arts manual describes his research into the how and why of Jeet Kune Do techniques. Bruce Lee wrote of "three stages of cultivation" that lie along the path to JKD mastery:

The Stage of Innocence—this is the level of the absolute beginner.
The Stage of Art—the student is immersed in the process of technical and physical training.
The Stage of Artlessness—the stage of "highest art" in which the body is no longer hindered by the mind. As Bruce Lee would say, "It hits all by itself."

To reach the final stage, the student must progress methodically through the Stage of Art—there are no shortcuts! Author Teri Tom guides you on this journey by revealing the science behind the moves in Jeet Kune Do repertoire. You'll learn how to protect yourself from injury, and maximize the effectiveness of the following core techniques and their variations: Straight Lead; Rear Cross; Hook; Uppercut; Straight Kick; Hook Kick; Side Kick; and Spinning Back Kick.

You'll also learn about

Bruce Lee's revolutionary approach to combat that takes advantage of human biomechanics;
How to evade attacks, and use those evasive movements to launch counter-attacks;
Natural ways to chain your moves into seamless combinations;
The importance of developing mental and physical speed, footwork, cadence, good timing and judgment of distance;
All techniques are traced to the original sources that inspired Bruce Lee.

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Origami Games for Kids Ebook

$9.99

Fold, decorate & play!

Learning to fold simple paper models is just the beginning in Origami Games for Kids! Children of all ages can enjoy playing 15 interactive games with their finished origami crafts. The paper models can be used to play 15 simple but highly entertaining games that will keep children engaged for hours, and allow them to collaborate as well as compete.

It only takes a minute or two to fold up each game piece, and then you can use them to play the following exciting games:

Balancing Act—Who can keep the spinning wing balanced on the pyramid longer?
Basket Bombs—Shoot the ball through the hoop using the catapult!
Bowl 'Em Over—How many bowling pins can you knock down at one time?
Can You Top This?—Build a tower of triangle chips as high as you can!
Chip Toss—How many triangle chips can you juggle between two inverted pyramids?
Fill 'Er Up—Who can flip the most balls into the box using the dragon's nose?
Football—Scoot the football in between the goal posts to score!
Frog Olympics—Spring the frog into, over or on top of the box!
Ghost Dodgers—Can you slide a triangle chip under the ghost without knocking it over?
Leap Frog—Keep the leaping frog leaping as long as possible!
Pick Up Chips—Carefully remove the triangle chips one at a time without jostling the adjacent ones!
Slay the Dragon—Take turns launching footballs at the dragon on the goal post until he's knocked down!
Snap Dragon—Slide a penny under your opponent's dragon without getting "pinched!"
Stormy Seas—Who can blow the sailboat from one end of the path to the other in the shortest time?
Timber!—Stack as many sheets as possible on top of the "tree" before it falls over!

These games will appeal to kids of all ages and personalities. Beyond having fun, origami engages children's minds with the physical world—allowing them to make discoveries and solve problems. Research shows that origami stimulates the logical and creative sides of the brain, so both zones are actively engaged when folding. It also teaches the basics of geometry and has concrete benefits for developing minds.

Whether at home, at a birthday party, on vacation, or in the classroom, Origami Games for Kids Kit will provide hours of creative, hands-on fun for everyone!

This kit contains:

A full-color 48-page origami instruction book
48 sheets of downloadable, double-sided origami paper
15 different paper models used to play 15 exciting games
Over 50 colorful, printable stickers to decorate the models

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Japanese Woodblock Prints

$49.95

Japanese woodblock prints, or ukiyo-e, are the most recognizable Japanese art form. Their massive popularity has spread from Japan to be embraced by a worldwide audience. Covering the period from the beginning of the Japanese woodblock print in the 1680s until the year 1900, Japanese Woodblock Prints provides a detailed survey of all the famous ukiyo-e artists, along with over 500 full-color prints.

Unlike previous examinations of this art form, Japanese Woodblock Prints includes detailed histories of the publishers of woodblock prints—who were often the driving force determining which prints, and therefore which artists, would make it into mass circulation for a chance at critical and popular success. Invaluable as a guide for ukiyo-e enthusiasts looking for detailed information about their favorite Japanese woodblock print artists and prints, it is also an ideal introduction for newcomers to the world of the woodblock print. This lavishly illustrated book will be a valued addition to the libraries of scholars, as well as the general art enthusiast.

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Photographic Guide to the Birds of Sri Lanka

$29.99

A Photographic Guide to the Birds of Sri Lanka and India is the best, most comprehensive photographic guide to the birds of South Asia.

Because of its vast size and geographical location, the Indian subcontinent has some of the world's most diverse avifauna. It boasts of thousands of species. This birdwatching book covers over 800 species and distinct sub-species and contains over 1,000 full-color photographs. Each species has a distribution map

Many of the photographs in this magnificent volume appear for the first time and have been carefully selected to show the most important features of the species illustrated. In several cases, different plumages or flight shots are included. The concise text provides vital information on the plumages, voice and habits of each species are also mentioned in the texts.

The maps are accompanied by a note on the status and distribution. This birdwatching book will enable accurate field identification in one of the world's most diverse avifaunal regions. Indispensable reading for all bird lovers.

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Thai Children's Favorite Stories

$14.99

In captivating text and illustrations, this beautiful multicultural children's book presents a collection of cherished fables, myths, legends and fairy tales from Thailand that have been passed down through generations of Thai families.

The nine charming stories in this book feature clever princesses, warring gods and goddesses, foolish kings, and wily tigers, against a backdrop of traditional Thai village life. They deal with the universal values that parents everywhere want to teach their children, such as good versus evil, right versus wrong, and wisdom versus foolishness.

Stories include "How The Thais Learned to Be Calm," when a small village argument escalates into a terrible war; "Princess Golden Flower and the Vulture King," in which a brave princess saves herself from an evil king; and "The Gold Harvest" in which a wise father-in-law tricks his lazy son-in-law into working hard for his family.

Curated and narrated by Marion D. Toth and illustrated by Thai artist Patcharee Meesukhon, this collection will provide children with an insight into the traditional Thai culture, and the values and lifestyle of its people. This book will be enjoyed by children ages six to ten, as well as by their parents.

Other Thai stories in this book include:

How the Bay of Bangkok Came to Be
Why Do We Have Thunder and Lightning?
The Wisest Man in Siam
There is No Such Thing As a Secret
How the Tiger Got its Stripes
The Footprint of the Buddha

Spirit of Wood

$14.99

With dozens of beautiful photographs and extensive text, this Malaysian art book is a testament to the skill and spirituality of Malaysia's traditional woodcarvers.

Wood has always played a significant role in the Malay world, including the Malay Peninsula, as a means of shelter, livelihood, comfort and convenience. Among the living arts of Malaysia, woodcarving is one of the oldest, and for centuries woodcarvers enjoyed a prestige that few others did. A master woodcarver was not simply an artist. He had a mystical affinity with his material, and through his art he could unlock, channel and enhance the semangat, or life force, inherent in the wood. His works ere sought after not only for their beauty, but also for the symbolic power and meaning they embodied, in particular the keris, considered the pinnacle of woodcarver's art.

Each of the pieces in this catalog of Malaysian art illustrates a specific motif, use of a pattern or form, or interpretation of a legend. The woodcarvings range from extremely important and rare pieces, such as royal ceremonial objects, to wood panels, household objects and elements of traditional Malay architecture.

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Colored Pencil Drawings & Doodles

$17.99

Enter a world of endless creativity and whimsy with this must-have guide to colored pencil drawing!

Transform your journals, cards, gifts and place settings into a "canvas of cuteness" with adorable colored pencil drawings. There's no need for expensive art supplies—these delightful doodles are brought to life with just 12 inexpensive pencils! The whimsical examples in this book will get you excited about drawing everything from baguettes and mushrooms and cherry blossoms to bluebirds, macarons, calico cats and more—including holiday motifs and colorful lettering.

Even if you've always thought "I can't draw," you can approach these 21 lessons with the confidence of knowing that the step-by-step instructions and demonstration videos provide all the support you need to start enjoying this wonderful pastime right away.

Get ready to draw adorable motifs like the following:

Cuddly creatures from charming kitties to lovable hedgehogs and forest animals. You'll be amazed how easy it is to draw their sweet expressions, soft fur and whiskers!
Brightly colored flowers and plants — a botanical bounty awaits, from vibrant tulips and romantic roses to lucky clovers and creeping ivy.
Irresistible foods from luscious cupcakes, crusty French bread and juicy strawberries to other treats that look good enough to eat!
And so much more — bright ribbons, elegant seashells, enchanting castles and motifs to celebrate each season of the year.

These playful drawings will add splashes of color and flair to cards and letters, sketchbooks and more, and are a perfect way to decorate your spaces or create personalized gifts!

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Balinese Architecture

$15.95

Balinese-style villas and resorts are popping up everywhere, from Ibiza to St. Barts to Singapore.

In this comprehensive guide, author Julian Davison explores the intricacies of the architecture and the reasons for its global popularity. You'll learn why innovative international architects have been designing Bali-inspired resorts and villas for decades, drawing their inspiration from a rich vernacular tradition.

The thirty chapters in this book cover dozens of topics like:

Architecture and Social Status
The Balinese Village
Sacred Rice and Subak Temples
Contemporary Hotels and Resorts
Gardens and Water Features
And many more!

This one-of-a-kind book features detailed information on building materials, construction techniques and intricate traditional ornamentation. Over 200 photographs and watercolor illustrations provide a clear picture of the island's architecture and an eye-opening look at a culture that has captivated the world's imagination for over a century.

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Queen of the Universe

$16.99

What happens when climbing the ladder of success means compromising everything you believe in…including yourself?

This debut novel by an actress and pageant title holder gives a window into the hidden rungs of that ladder, and on the pain that comes with slipping and falling.

Cleo is young, beautiful, talented and—until lately—lucky in love. But in the cut-throat world of international beauty competitions, she has to make the biggest decision of her life. She passionately wants to see how far she can go and what she can achieve. And to prove her estranged film director father that his family has done better than just survive without him. Her road is riddled with frustrations, dashed hopes and the age-old question—what is the price of fame and fortune?

As the competition heats up, Cleo must navigate the dirty tricks contestants use to turn the odds in their favor. And ultimately, she must ask herself: How much is her own integrity worth?

Set against the rich backdrop of Manila's glittering urban life, Queen of the Universe is about remembering who you are in the dizzying world of beauty contests and celebrity, told by an international influencer, model, actress and former Miss Universe.

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Dining Guide to Japan

$5.99

Dining in Japan is both an art and an adventure— an experience that is made memorable by the variety of unique dishes, their gourmet quality, and the style in which they are served! With Dining Guide to Japan, you will have an extensive list of Japanese restaurants and exquisite food dishes.

Dining Guide to Japan acts as a perfect Japan travel guide which includes:

Dining and Transportation Maps
Japanese Dining Vocabulary and Pronunciation
Additional Food Vocabulary
Detailed Descriptions of Japanese Cuisine

Japan is literally a diner's paradise, with restaurants featuring the world's leading cuisine, from Chinese, French, German, Greek, Indian, Italian, Korean and Russian to Vietnamese. Japan's traditional food is world famous for its health and longevity enhancing properties and is not all rice and raw fish. In fact, Japanese cuisine is both varied in ingredients and cooking styles, and most foreign visitors quickly develop a taste for such things as miso soup, nori, oyako-don, ramen, shabu-shabu, soba, sukiyaki, tofu, tonkatsu, udon, unagi, yaki-tori… and yes, even fugu, the deadly globefish!

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Container Succulents

$14.99

Container Succulents is the perfect book for container gardening beginners who don't have a lot of space to work with. The beautiful photographs of succulent decor are sure to inspire your inner gardener, interior designer and all-around house plant lover.

Learn how to care for and display individual succulent varieties, or get creative with groupings that combine multiple plants with complementary colors, shapes and sizes. Whether you prefer a garden that is simple or intricate, this book covers all the basics of container selection and succulent care to ensure healthy plants.

This book shows you how to:

Use the colors and textures of your containers to enhance the tones and textures of the succulents to create stunning visual combinations
Repurpose old cans and kitchenware to create interesting and healthy new homes for your succulents
Use unconventional and openwork containers (like an antique birdcage) to add a new dimension to a composition
Plant succulents in antique urns and pedestals for a touch of the unexpected
Use traditional planters and baskets to create interesting design effects
Create attractive soil surfaces and use cuttings to create original arrangements
And much more!

Each arrangement includes a "floor plan" showing you how to mix the colors, shapes and textures in ways that are pleasing to the eye and healthy for the plants. A reference guide to over 120 succulent varieties explains the different plants' characteristics to help you create compatible groupings.

Even succulent beginners can get involved in this low-maintenance gardening trend. With the help of this inspirational guide, anyone can have a beautiful succulent garden in no time at all!

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Lost Journal of Alejandro Pardo

$16.99

A fascinating field guide to Philippine monsters and mythology!

From award-winning authors Budgette Tan and David Hontiveros comes The Lost Journal of Alejandro Pardo —a 19th-century cryptozoologist's account of his encounters with the strange and magical creatures from Philippine legends and mythology.

In this book, you'll come face-to-face with 36 mythical beasts including:

The Kapre: A shape-shifter that morphs before your very eyes, disguising itself as what you think is your dog or your mom!
The Mangalok: An angel-faced predator who feasts on human flesh.
The Pugot: A headless beast aptly described as a "living, breathing volcano."
And many more!

Pardo describes 36 fantastical animals in total, highlighting his encyclopedic knowledge of the unique creatures found in all parts of the Philippines (which is undeniable, even if he is a bit of a lout). Pardo's lost journal is full of eye-witness details of his exciting travels in search of mythical beings. Don't miss out on his extraordinary adventures!

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Japan Journeys

$19.95

Presenting classic Japanese woodblock prints, Japan Journeys offers a unique perspective on the country's most famous travel destinations.

This stunning art book gathers together approximately two hundred Japanese woodblock prints depicting scenic spots and cultural icons that still delight visitors today. Many of the prints are by masters such as Utagawa Hiroshige, Kitagawa Utamaro, and Utagawa Kunisada, and currently hang in prestigious galleries and museums worldwide. Katsuhika Hokusai, the artform's most celebrated artist, is also well represented, with many prints from his "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido Road" series and "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji" series, including his world-renowned "Great Wave" print.

In addition to prints showcasing Japan's natural beauty, this carefully curated selection depicts roads and railways; favorite pastimes, such as blossom viewing and attending festivals; beloved entertainment, such as kabuki theater; the fashions they wore, and the food they ate. Author Andreas Marks is a leading expert on Japanese woodblock prints, and his Illuminating captions provide background context to the scenes depicted.

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Basic Korean

$18.99

With an emphasis on practical daily communication, Basic Korean is a great introduction to those looking to learn the language—whether on their own or with a teacher.

Learn Korean quickly and easily with the help of real-life conversations by native speakers, everyday Korean vocabulary and expressions, easy-to-understand grammar explanations, notes on social etiquette for those traveling to Korea and so much more!

With the help of 19 individual lessons, free online audio recordings, lively manga illustrations, comprehensive vocabulary lists and a bi-directional English-Korean/Korean-English dictionary, students get a complete overview of this exceedingly-popular language with the help of this book.

Each self-contained lesson contains the following key elements:

Authentic conversations to introduce new words and expressions
Vocabulary lists with an emphasis on everyday words and phrases
Simple notes explaining how to form sentences
Practice drills and exercises to help internalize what you have learned
Cultural notes explaining dos and don'ts, honorific language, etc.
Native speaker audio recordings to help with pronunciation

Whether used for self study or in a formal classroom setting, Basic Korean allows you to begin communicating from the very first lesson!

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Origami Bonsai

$16.95

Fold beautiful origami flowers then arrange them into stunning bonsai sculptures with this wonderful origami book.

Origami Bonsai makes it possible for paper folders at every level to create unique botanical sculptures at home by folding delicate paper flowers and leaves and attaching them to natural branches.

This easy origami book contains:

Multi-color photos and drawings
Step-by-step instructions
Explanations of dozens of folding techniques
3 hours of streamable or downloadable instructional video

It also shows you how to select natural twigs, branches, and stones—and how to assemble them into a lifelike finished origami sculpture. To help in the creation process the book contains detailed instructions and numerous photographs of both works in process and completed origami bonsai pieces that are sure to have you crating your own decorative origami art in no time.

Origami flower projects include:

The Ficus Leaf
The Berlin Poplar Leaf
The Black Eyed Susan
The Foxglove
The Buttercup
And many more…

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Japanese Homestyle Dishes

$9.99

Enjoy fresh and delicious Japanese meals with the ease of cooking in your own kitchen!

Few home cooks prepare the dishes typically served in restaurants, and nowhere is that more true than in Japan. Fortunately, Japanese Homestyle Cooking introduces Western taste buds to the flavorful, delicious, and easy-to-prepare foods that Japanese home cooks make every day for family and friends.

Readers will delight in this easy-to-follow Japanese cookbook's step-by-step recipes—including how to use a rice cooker—and their families will love trying tasty new dishes such as sukiyaki, shabu-shabu, and teppanyaki. Many home style Japanese dishes are meat-free and instead feature seafood or tofu along with a wide variety of vegetables, making them perfect for vegetarians. Accessible and simple to master, the over 80 recipes in Japanese Homestyle Cooking are as authentic as they are delicious.

Homestyle Japanese recipes include:

Classic Miso Soup with Tofu and Mushrooms
Sukiyaki Beef Hotpot
Seasame Omelet Rolls with Shrimp
Grilled Yakitori Chicken Skewers
Japanese Grilled Steak
Smoked Trout Sushi Rolls
Hand-rolled Sushi Cones with Ginger Chicken
And many more!

From seafood dishes to using a rice cooker, Japanese Homestyle Cooking will bring a wonderful depth of flavor and many tasty new foods to your table.

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Asian Face Reading

$4.99

Imagine how much you could learn if you knew how to evaluate a person's character, health, fortune, social status, sexual charisma, and life expectancy from a careful reading of his or her face.

Face reading, a practice as old as man, is a universal art that we all use every day—with varying degrees of skill. We all know and respond to facial expressions that indicate fear, anger, merriment, and other moods, and we know from experience that facial characteristics, such as unusually large eyes or big noses, have an important influence on our lives. In China and Japan, face reading is a respectable analytical tool used to make business decisions, arrange marriages, and evaluate partnerships and friendships.

Asian Face Reading offers a quick, practical, easy-to-understand and easy-to-apply introduction to the basic principles of face reading. The book is fully illustrated with dozens of examples readers can use to learn this increasingly popular practice—and to analyze their friends, colleagues, and loved ones.

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Mei-Mei's Lucky Birthday Noodles

$6.99

A loving story of adoption, Chinese culture and a special birthday treat

Mei-Mei is Chinese—but not Mom and Dad! When she was a baby, Mom and Dad flew all the way to the other side of the world to adopt her and bring her home. Lucky for Mei-Mei, her parents want her to know all about her roots in China's wonderful culture. That's why, on her birthday, her mom always makes her a traditional Chinese treat—long noodles, for a long and happy life. And this year, Mei-Mei is big enough to help her mom make them!

Through a simple story and bright illustrations, Mei-Mei's Lucky Birthday Noodles takes young readers through this special day, from the moment an excited Mei-Mei wakes up in the morning and puts on her favorite dress, through helping Mom measure water, clean veggies and rinse noodles, to a great birthday celebration with family and friends. After the story comes a kid-friendly recipe for this tasty traditional dish. Younger kids can help Mom or Dad—just like Mei-Mei—while older kids can make it themselves, with supervision.

Along with the birthday excitement and a great Chinese treat, readers will see the adoptive experience at its best—a lot of love and the sharing of roots, showing both parents and kids one of the many ways adopted children from all over the world can learn about the country they come from and take pride in its culture.

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What Do You Do with This Book?

$5.99

This classic rhyming book for features fun illustrations and simple rhymes that children and parents will love.

What Do You Do With This Book? is a charming and witty children's book that is meant to be read by parents to their young children, to stimulate the child's interest in books and reading. Through this story, children are encouraged to learn new words by relating common household items to one another. The beautiful illustrations will help to captivate the children's interest and further develop their inherent interest in rhyming.

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Welcome to Japan's Dark Side!

$14.99

Leading true crime podcaster McSkyz presents the shocking real-life cases that have rocked Japan, peeling back the layers of a society often seen as safe and orderly.

In this gripping collection, McSkyz uncovers infamous crimes that reveal Japan's hidden undercurrents. From the notorious Lucie Blackman case to the chilling murder of a model by her own brother, these accounts expose a side of Japan rarely shown to the outside world.

This volume of eight harrowing tales takes you far beyond tourist cliches and neat generalizations. Step into the shadows, where the rising sun is preceded by darkness.

Shadow the detectives, follow the evidence, and watch each mystery unfold clue by clue. Among the cases covered are:

A futon salesman who defrauds and murders seven victims
Masumi Hayashi, who laced a family's curry with arsenic
Dark Web conspirators who turned twisted fantasies into reality
A bank robber who poisoned twelve employees before vanishing without a trace
A shocking act of violence inside a Tokyo elementary school

With detailed accounts, psychological insights into the perpetrators, and a close look at the Japanese justice system, this book offers a compelling and unsettling portrait of Japan's criminal underworld.

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Remedy Box

$5.99

The clear guidelines and straightforward information found on the Remedy Cards make the process of home prescribing for minor ailments simplicity itself. The homeopathy and traditional medicine book is written in a friendly, accessible style that includes a wealth of advice and experience Amy has collected over the years.The range of choices for dealing with minor ailments at home using gentle, natural methods is enormous and immensely satisfying. Merely having the cards in your possession is empowering.

With The Remedy Box have options. As you become familiar with the material, your increased confidence will help to allay much of the fear and anxiety that surround being ill. Empowerment of the patient is a fundamental aspect of the healing mechanism.

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Beginning Japanese Workbook

$7.99

Don't let yourself become overwhelmed by the Japanese language! Now there is a way to get the most out of your time spent learning Japanese. This companion workbook to Beginning Japanese is the perfect guide for practicing basic conversational Japanese and written Japanese.

Beginning Japanese Workbook includes:

Dialogues for contextual learning and practice.
Translation exercises to reinforce Japanese characters (kanji and kana).
Written Japanese (kana, and kanji) practice to create your own sentences.
Plentiful comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar exercises throughout the book.
An engaging storyline, useful for practicing reading as well staying engaged and interested in the learning process.

Developed by Japanese language experts and experienced high-school Japanese teachers, it includes practice activities for reading, writing, speaking, listening and understanding Japanese. The activities are varied and interesting, mirroring the book, and they help you polish every aspect of your Japanese language skills. Written activities center around practicing writing kanji, hiragana, and katakana in the context of the textbook. Whether you're learning Japanese for fun, preparing for a Japanese proficiency exam, want to achieve AP or IB level competency, or just want to get an A in Japanese class, the Beginning Japanese series is your key to becoming a confident Japanese-speaker. All exercises are designed to be used along with the Beginning Japanese textbook but can also be used independently to supplement any other Japanese language textbook.

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Ryokan

$39.95

With over 180 color photographs and extensive commentary, this book showcases the beauty of Japanese inn, or ryokan.

Featured are both old and new-from inns with a history dating back a thousand years to modern inns with the latest facilities that nonetheless capture the spirit of old Japan. Each of the properties has been handpicked by the authors for their strong design aesthetic, commitment to service and purity of their spring waters. The photographs showcase the resorts at their best and accurately express the unique architectural design of each ryokan.

Each chapter begins by introducing the area surrounding the inns and their spas, or onsen, and provides a background of its local history, culture and traditions, as well as the natural environment. The text provides information on the design and development of each ryokan, and descriptions of the owners and their clientele.

For those planning a visit to an onsen, this book provides contact details and information on the number of rooms, type of facilities and food, as well as vital information on travel and booking procedures and whether English is spoken. For those fascinated by Japanese culture and design, this book is an absolute delight.

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Survival Thai

$6.95

This practical Thai phrasebook puts all the most important Thai words and phrases in the palm of your hand.

It contains all the necessary words and phrases for speaking Thai in any kind of setting. Perfect for students, tourists, or business people learning Thai or traveling to Thailand, it also contains a beginner guide to the Thai language, allowing for a deeper understanding of Thai than a typical Thai phrasebook or Thai dictionary. The phrase book is organized by situations where one might need to speak Thai such as: at the hotel, in a taxi, using numbers, etc.

As a bonus, an "Exploring Thailand" section provides detailed information about Thai holidays, customs and popular travel destinations.

Key features of Survival Thai include:

Hundreds of useful Thai words and expressions
A pronunciation guide for Thai letters and words
A brief guide to Thai grammar
A section on specific titles and place names
A Thai dictionary for quick reference
Manga illustrations to provide fun visual cues
An "Exploring Thailand" travel guide

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House in Bali

$15.99

This is a book about passion, obsession and discovery in an amazing land, but also about the voyage of a highly talented composer and writer.

A House in Bali remains one of the most remarkable books ever written about the fabled island of Bali. This classic book tells the story of Balinese culture through a history of Balinese music.

First published in 1947, it tells the story of the writer and composer Colin McPhee's (1900-64) obsession with a music once unknown to the West, and of his journey to Bali to experience it firsthand. In 1929, the young Canadian- born musician chanced upon rare gramophone recordings of Balinese gamelan music which were to change his life forever. From that moment, he lived for the day when he could set foot on the island where the clear, metallic music originated. He was able to realize his dreams and spent almost a decade there during the 1930's. Music of Bali and dance, as McPhee discovered to his delight, are second nature to the Balinese, and his subsequent writings and compositions proved seminal in popularizing Balinese gamelan music in the West.

In A House in Bali, McPhee unfolds a beguiling picture of a society long established, staggeringly poor in Western terms, but rich beyond belief in spiritual values and joy. The young composer writes about his discoveries of music in Bali and growing understanding of an astonishing culture where the arts are a prime preoccupation, and of the arts, music is supreme. Much has been written on Bali, but this classic work from 1947 remains the only narrative by a Western musician.

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Squeamish About Sushi

$12.99

What's uni and how do you eat it? What are "dancing shrimp" or tako yaki? Do you pick it up with your fingers? Dip it in sauce? And just what is that sauce? Dining in Japan can be intimidating, but with Squeamish About Sushi you are bound to have endless eating adventures while in Japan!

From world famous sushi to traditional Japanese cooking, it's all explained and pictured in this sketchbook of beautiful full-color illustrations and hand-lettered text, as author and artist Betty Reynolds shares her delight in the wonderful world of Japanese cuisine.

For the first-time visitor or gourmet alike, Squeamish About Sushi is and entertaining guide to the pleasures and pitfalls of Japanese dining, with clues and hints not found in the usual guides to eating out.

Whether it's the technique for holding chopsticks or the etiquette of slurping soup, Squeamish About Sushi assures the bewildered, and includes mini-lessons on how to read the curtain at the entrance, the menu on the wall, and even the signs on the restroom doors.

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Visionary Landscapes

$14.99

Japanese gardens are found throughout the world today—their unique forms now considered a universal art form. This stunning Japanese gardening book examines the work of five leading landscape architects in North America who are exploring the extraordinary power of Japanese-style garden design to create an immersive experience promoting personal and social well-being.

Master garden designers Hoichi Kurisu, Takeo Uesugi, David Slawson, Shin Abe and Marc Keane have each interpreted the style and meaning of the Japanese garden in unique ways in their innovative designs for private, commercial and public spaces. Several recent Japanese-style gardens by each designer are featured in this book with detailed descriptions and sumptuous color photos.

Hoichi Kurisu—transformative spaces for spiritual and physical equilibrium.
Takeo Uesugi—bright, flowing gardens that evoke joyful living.
David Slawson—evocations of native place that fuse with the surrounding landscape.
Shin Abe—dynamically balanced "visual stories" that produce meaning and comfort.
Marc Keane—reflections on human connections with nature through the art of gardens.

Also included are essays on the designers and mini-essays by them about gardens in Japan which have most inspired their work, as well as commentaries by patrons and visitors to their North American gardens.

The book focuses on recently-created gardens to suggest how the art form is currently evolving, and to understand how Japanese garden design principles and practices are being adapted to suit the needs and ways of people living and working outside Japan today.

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Korean Table

$18.95

This Korean cookbook makes it easy to replicate the authentic tastes of Korean food—even for beginners!

Korean food is poised to become America's next favorite Asian cuisine. It is rapidly gaining popularity in the US for its robust and intensely flavorful dishes like Korean barbecue (known as bulgogi), kimchi (pickled spicy cabbage), and bibimbap rice bowls.

The Korean Table shows American cooks how to replicate the exciting and authentic flavors of Korean cuisine at home using fresh ingredients available from their neighborhood grocery store or farmer's market. In this Korean cooking book, Chung and Samuels, a Korean and American author team, guide home cooks through the process of making Korean meals without fuss and multiple trips to specialty markets, or worse, expensive online shopping.

Along with showing cooks how to create a complete Korean meal from start to finish, it includes recipes such as:

Scallion Pancakes
Korean Dumplings (mandu)
Tofu and Clam Hot Pot
Simmered Beef Short Ribs
Barbecued Pork Ribs

The Korean Table will also show cooks how to add the flavors of Korea to their homestyle cuisine in numerous quick and easy ways—via condiments, side dishes, salad dressings, sauces and more. With this cookbook, filled with over 100 recipes, everyone's kitchen can incorporate a spread of delicious Korean meals for all to share and enjoy.

The Korean Table presents the best of Korean cooking for beginners.

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Okinawa and the Ryukyu Islands

$24.95

**Lowell Thomas Annual Travel Book Award Silver Medal Winner 2015**

Travel to the most inspiring tropical islands on the planet! Everything you need is in this one convenient Okinawa travel guide—including a large pull-out map.

Okinawa and the Ryukyu Islands is the first comprehensive travel guide to the 150 sub-tropical island chain that stretches across 600 miles from Japan to Taiwan. These are some of the most stunningly beautiful islands in the world!

Trek up active volcanoes, soak in natural hot springs, enjoy pristine white sand beaches, and sample Okinawa's superb homegrown cuisine. Experienced author Robert Walker tells you how to get there, where to go, where to stay and what to do, including:

Ferry schedules and flights
Lodgings on all inhabited islands
Best beaches and surf spots
Hikes and nature walks
Sights suitable for families with children
Historical and cultural landmarks

With over 200 color photographs and 40 maps, this book provides essential travel tips to help tourists avoid costly mistakes. It also includes a large fold-out map of Okinawa and the Ryukyu chain with insets for the major islands and cities.

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Japanese Myths, Legends & Folktales

$17.99

Japanese Myths, Legends & Folktales: A Bilingual Journey Through Japan's Timeless Tales

Embark on a captivating journey withJapanese Myths, Legends & Folktales—a beautifully illustrated bilingual collection of Japan's most beloved stories. This edition presents 12 classic tales in both English and Japanese, making it perfect for classrooms, libraries, and families looking to introduce children to Japanese culture while supporting language learning.

The classic folktales include:

The Tongue-Cut Sparrow
The Peach Boy
The Strong Boy
The Marriage of a Mouse
The Fisherman and the Tortoise
The Luminous Princess
The Kachi Kachi Mountain
The Old Men with Wens
The Old Man Who Made Trees Blossom
The One-Inch Boy
The Lucky Cauldron
The Monkey and Crab Fight

Each story, retold by author Yuri Yasuda and richly illustrated with 98 vibrant color illustrations by two of Japan's leading children's book artists, brings to life the whimsical characters and timeless wisdom of Japanese folklore. Presented in English alongside Japanese text with furigana, this collection is ideal for young Japanese language learners and cultural explorers alike.

Whether it's the magical turtle-back ride to the underwater palace of the dragon princess or the adventures of a "tea kettle" that's actually a mischievous badger, these stories are designed to spark imagination and curiosity, while fostering language skills and a deeper appreciation of Japanese culture.

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Survival Indonesian

$6.95

This practical Indonesian phrasebook puts all the most important Indonesian words and phrases in the palm of your hand.

It contains all the necessary words and phrases for speaking Indonesian in any kind of setting. Perfect for students, tourists, or business people learning Indonesian or traveling to Indonesia, it also contains a beginner guide to the Indonesian language, allowing for a deeper understanding of Indonesian than a typical Indonesian phrasebook or Indonesian dictionary. The phrase book is organized by situations where one might need to speak Indonesian such as: at the hotel, in a taxi, using numbers, etc.

As a bonus, an "Exploring Indonesia" section provides detailed information about Indonesian holidays, customs and popular travel destinations.

Key features of Survival Indonesian include:

Hundreds of useful Indonesian words and expressions.
A pronunciation guide for Indonesian letters and words.
A guide to Indonesian grammar.
A section on specific titles and place names.
An Indonesian dictionary for quick reference.
Manga illustrations to provide fun visual cues.
An "Exploring Indonesia" travel guide.

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Hong Kong Tuttle Travel Pack

$13.95

The only guide you'll need for getting around Hong Kong! Everything you need is in this one convenient Hong Kong travel guide—including a large pull-out map!

Sail bustling Hong Kong harbor in an antique junk, take in the spectacular views from Victoria Peak, and visit the Bruce Lee monument on Hong Kong cinema's very own Walk of Fame. Then ride the cable car up to see the giant Buddha, sample tasty Cantonese dim sum in Causeway Bay, and party the night away in chic, hip Lan Kwai Fong. Hong Kong Tuttle Travel Pack offers you the very best of Hong Kong.

This Hong Kong guidebook presents all the top sights and attractions, selected for a wide range of budgets and interests. Easy-to-use and easy-to-carry, it is packed with valuable information, handy lists, maps, photographs, and tips on how to make the most of your stay—so you can spend your time enjoying your visit and not just reading about it.

Hong Kong Tuttle Travel Pack features:

Hong Kong's Best Sights highlights 21 must-see sights and essential experiences: from the world's biggest light and sound show in Victoria Harbor to a traditional fishing village on stilts; and from shopping on Temple Street to the horse races at spectacular Happy Valley or an eco-tour to see the famous pink dolphins.
Exploring Hong Kong takes you to top attractions in every part of Central Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, the New Territories, and the Outer Islands as well as to Macau and the Chinese mainland.
Author's Recommendations gives specific details on: excellent hotels and nightspots; the best shopping; the best kid-friendly activities; the best museums and galleries; and the best hikes and nature walks.

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Feng Shui Before & After

$12.99

Feng Shui Before and After uses the ancient art of feng shui to help you improve the energetic quality and visual appeal of your home or office. The book tells you how to find your most and least fortunate directions, your element and star number, and how to use the "magic square" to discover which sectors of your house relate to specific areas of your life.

This book will show you how to transform your home or office, restoring harmony and maximizing the flow of good energy or ch'i in your life by doing things as simple as rearranging furniture, redecorating using the right colors, or adding a mirror, plant, or wind-chime. With beautiful "before and after" color photographs and informative text, this title contains everything you need to improve any area's feng shui.

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First 100 Japanese Kanji

$11.99

This is an invaluable study guide for learning essential Japanese characters.

The First 100 Japanese Kanji is intended for beginning students or experienced speakers who need to practice writing Japanese characters. Kanji are an essential part of the Japanese language and together with kana (hiragana and katakana) comprise the written components of Japanese.

This book presents the kanji characters that are most commonly used. They have been carefully selected for rapid and efficient learning. Each kanji's readings, meanings, and common compounds are presented, and romanized pronunciations for English speakers (romanji) are included as well.

Stroke order guides are designed to teach students the standard sequence of strokes used to write each character. Three indexes at the back allow the characters to be looked up as with a dictionary or by their readings.

This book includes:

Step-by-step stroke order diagrams for each character.
Words and phrases using each kanji.
Romanizations (romanji) to help identify and pronounce every word.

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Chado the Way of Tea

$28.99

Chado the Way of Tea: A Japanese Tea Master's Almanac is a translation of the Japanese classic Sado-saijiki, first published in 1960.

Covering tea-related events in Japan throughout the year, Master Sasaki provides vignettes of festivals and formal occasions, and as well as the traditional contemplative poetry that is a part of the tea ceremony.

Each chapter covers variations in the tea ceremony appropriate for a single month, including:

Themes and sentimentstea gatherings at night, under the moon, on snowy days, and many others.
Special eventsdescribing major tea festivals such as Hina-matsuri and yasurai-matsuri.
Flowers with tea—a list of 250 flowers, divided by season with an explanation of how they are incorporated into the tea ceremony.
Cakesdescriptions and ingredients of moist and dry cakes and toffees used in the tea ceremony.
Meals for teathe meal, kaiseki, accounts for almost a third of any formal tea ceremony. This section includes at least two proven menus for each month.
Wordsseasonal words, poetic names for utensils, and nature words used in the tea ceremony.

The book also includes reproductions of almost 100 Japanese paintings produced by the famous tea practitioner Hara Sankei, with over 1,000 Japanese poems, and a glossary of over 500 specialized terms related to the tea ceremony.

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Amazing Origami Dinosaurs

$14.99

Amazing Origami Dinosaurs Ebook is the instructions for 10 amazing origami dinosaur models!

This book includes 32 highly realistic tear-out folding papers along with information on your favorite dinosaurs, including:

Tyrannosaurus Rex—A true monster in all its fearsome glory
Velociraptor—Clever and fast, these hunters could run up to roughly 40 mph
Brontosaurus—The "thunder lizard" reached up to 72 feet in length, despite being a strict vegan
Triceratops—Known for its intimidating horns and bony frill
Pteranodon—A genus containing the largest flying reptiles, some boasting a wingspan of over 23 feet
Spinosaurus—The largest of all carnivores, topping even Tyrannosaurus Rex, with a large, spiny sail
Stegosaurus—A heavy herbivore with distinctive bony plates rising from its back and a nasty spiked club tail
And more!

This book is recommended for those who have some experience with origami folding. Children under 14 will need the help of an adult to complete these intermediate level projects.

Land-dwellers, sea creatures and flyers—there are models here for every dinosaur lover to enjoy!

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Practical Karate Volume 4

$4.99

The illustrations are clear and the instructions are simple, and a reasonably agile [practitioner] will not find it difficult to master these practical techniques It really is a serious book.” Mainichi Shimbun newspaper

Practical Karate: Defense Against Armed Assailants is the fourth volume in the classic six-volume series by Masatoshi Nakayama and Donn Draeger.

Written for those with an understanding of karate fundamentals, all methods described in this karate book are workable, easy-to-learn karate defense responses to an armed assailant. Comprising chapters on dealing with club and stick attacks, blade and sharp edged weapon attacks and multiple armed assailants, this volume presents a realistic approach to dealing with armed attackers for those with a full understanding of karate fundamentals and acquaintance with the basics of weapon usage.

Mastery of the responses in this martial arts manual will not make the reader invincible in personal encounters, but will provide a ready repertoire of techniques and understanding of principles needed in dealing with a wide variety of attacks by armed assailants.

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Kanji a Day Practice Volume 2

$9.99

"An easy and effective way of steadily building up your kanji."Kenneth G. Henshall, A Guide to Remembering Japanese Characters

This calendarlike practice pad allows you to effectively practice basicintermediate Japanese kanji and learn a year's wroth of kanji in just minutes a day.
Although more people are studying the Japanese language than ever before, others are still wary of starting because they believe, "it's too difficult." But KanjiADay, Volume 2 will show beginningintermediate students that learning Japanese kanji is highly manageable when absorbed in small doses. It will help intermediate and upperintermediate Japanese learners review and improve upon their past studies and practice Kanji every day. Japanese kanji are fascinating pictographic characters that were originally adopted from written Chinese. After a few weeks of gradual progress your ability to read Kanji, write Kanji and pronounce Japanese will grow tremendously.

This calendar like desk companion starts with the most basic Kanji and builds upon itself, one day at a time. For easy reference and review, a booklet listing the 365 kanji is included. Each of the 365 pages contain these six components:

The featured Japanese kanji character.
The English meaning.
The readings written in Japanese script (Hiragana).
Related compounds with their meanings and readings.
Strokeorder diagrams.
28 practice squares.

To get started with KanjiADay, turn to Day One and begin by studying the character, its readings, meanings and sample compounds. Then tear off the sheet and, using the stroke order guide, practice writing the character in the spaces provided. In a matter of days you'll be on your way to reading and writing kanji with ease!

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Shades of the Past

$8.99

Prowling among these stories about Japan one finds riffraff and gentlemen, pirates and warriors, saints and sinners, smugglers and legitimate businessmen.

All those, in fact, who made up the foreign communities of Japan in the early days. Harold S. Williams tells about them with the same inimitable humor, irony, drama and whimsy that made his earlier Tales of the Foreign Settlements such a popular success. With due regard for historical accuracy he recreates those fantastic days and the furor and fun with which they were filled.

Here you can enjoy the privileged social status of belonging to the Victorian Volunteer Steam Fire Engine Company of Yokohama; you can join those Japanese pirates who were the first to meet Englishmen; arbitrate Japan's first labor dispute, involving foreigners, of course; witness the massacre of forty thousand Japanese Christians; revel in Nagasaki when it was the Paris of the Far East; travel over the Tokaido when it was the most picturesque and colorful of the world's highways; watch at close range each gruesome detail of an act of harakiri; dive for sunken treasures; watch the world's largest wooden vessel burn to the water line; marvel at one of the greatest advertising feats of all time.

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Thailand: A Travel Adventure

$5.99

Thailand is one of the world’s most popular travel destinations for many very good reasons: friendly people, warm climate, sandy beaches, clear sea, stunning landscape, fascinating culture, spicy food, colorful nightlife. The list goes on.

Alone amongst Southeast Asian nations, Thailand escaped the yoke of colonialism. Ninety-five percent of the Thai people are Buddhist and have their own unique and usually easy-going attitude to life. Mai pen rai (never mind) is a favorite phrase. So is sanuk mai? (having fun?)

Thailand is a great country to explore, from the mountains and hill tribes of the north, to the excitement of the capital of Bangkok, and the sun, sea, and sand of the south. With a portfolio of superb photographs, Thailand: A Travel Adventure gives the reader a taste of what to expect in this fabulous and ancient Asian kingdom.

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Japanese Superfoods

$26.99

Discover the secrets of Japanese superfoods and learn how you can incorporate them in your daily meals!

Yumi Komatsudaira grew up in her family's seaweed shop, snacking on the green treats on which her family built their health-based culinary business. Now she shares the secrets of healthy eating that have guided the Japanese for ages.

Superfoods are the life-giving ingredients that our bodies need for balance, wellness, healing, and longevity. Cholesterol-reducing, anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, gut-healthy—the list of their benefits goes on and on. The Japanese—who face fewer health issues, less obesity, and have longer lifespans than those in other countries—have long known the power of these key ingredients.

In this book, Komatsudaira combines her extensive expertise with ocean vegetables and Japanese cooking to show you how to create simple, delicious, and super-healthy Japanese-style meals at home.

The power-packed, super-nutritive dishes include:

Red Quinoa Salad with Hijiki and Kabocha
My Grandma's Scattered Sushi Bowl
Napa Cabbage, Potato and Bacon Miso Soup
Edamame Hummus
Yakitori Grilled Chicken Wings
Okinawa-Style Braised Kombu and Pork
Matcha Cheesecake
Kombu Smoothies with Lemon Yogurt and Blueberries

Unlock the power of nature's goodness, Japanese style. Japanese Superfoods allows you to discover a healthier way to eat while opening a whole new world of flavor and power-packed nutrition.

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Fantastic Origami Flying Creatures

$19.99

Japanese origami expert Hisao Fukui shows you how to create incredibly realistic paper birds and flying insects, a winged dinosaur and even an undulating Chinese dragon!

The easy-to-follow folding instructions and photos in this book present 24 challenging and amazingly lifelike models—from intermediate to complex in terms of their level of difficulty.

The 24 unique models in this book include:

The Swan—The multilayered wings and body give this familiar model a major three-dimensional upgrade
The Crane—Far from traditional, this crane rests on its built-in platform, and has an optional open wing configuration that can double as a fancy box
Peacocks—One with tail feathers stowed neatly behind, and another with its tail fan proudly displayed
The Swallow—Its distinctive bifurcated tail is on display in a kinetic diving pose
The Crested Kingfisher—The artfully modeled eye of this hunter appears to be on the lookout for its next meal
Stink Bug—there's nothing foul about this instantly recognizable shield-shaped insect model
Beetles—A Horned Beetle with unfurled wings and a Rhinoceros Beetle with an intimidating spiky head
Flying Chinese Dragon—Segmented and supple, this ancient symbol of power and good fortune is poised to pounce
The Dragonfly—This incredibly detailed form is the most challenging model here, but the spectacular results are well worth the effort
And many more!

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Survival Korean

$6.95

A handy Korean phrasebook and guide to the Korean language, Survival Korean contains basic vocabulary necessary for getting around Korea.

This book contains all the necessary words and phrases for speaking Korean in any kind of setting. Perfect for students, tourists, or business people learning Korean or travelling to Korea, it also contains a beginner guide to the Korean language, allowing for a deeper understanding of Korean than a typical Korean phrasebook or Korean dictionary.

The book is broken into four basic sections: Common Korean Expressions and Key Words, Essential Korean Communication Tools, Korean Travel Vocabulary and Useful Korean Expressions, and Korean Pronunciation Guides for Key Korean Names and Signs. All Korean words and phrases are written in Romanized form as well phonetically, making pronouncing Korean a breeze. For example, the word for "Hello", Yoboseyo is also written as Yoe-boh-say-yoh. Authentic Korean script (Hangul) is also included so that in the case of difficulties the book can be shown to the person the user is trying to communicate with.

Key features of Survival Korean include:

Hundreds of useful Korean words and expressions.
Up-to-date internet, mobile, and social media terms
An English-Korean index with more than 1,000 additional words and their pronunciation for quick reference.
Romanized forms, phonetic spellings, and Korean script (Hangul) for all words and phrases.
A concise background and history of the Korean language.
An introduction to the Korean Alphabet.
A pronunciation guide for Korean syllables.
A guide to Korean grammar.

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More Incredible Hawaii

$5.99

A sequel to the classic Incredible Hawaii This illustrated text is packed with information about the Hawaiian Islands and is a delight for young readers and teacher alike.

This Hawaiian culture and history book is the fruit of collaboration between author anthropologist Terence Barrow and artist-illustration Ray Lanterman. It is a worthy successor to their Incredible Hawaii published by the Charles E. Tuttle Company in 1974. The first book was received with enthusiasm by tourists, residents, and school readers of various grades. Teachers said it enlivened Hawaiian history.

The fifty-two illustrated essays of More Incredible Hawaii are even more fascinating than the first series. It is an admirable companion to Incredible Hawaii.

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Seasons Calling

$1.99

This collection of haiku and Western-style verse by an American living in Japan brings a special poetic vision to the endless cycle of life, and to its separate rhythmic movements. Readers will find again and again in these pages the sharpened sensibility and clear observation developed by the haiku discipline.

One of the aims of this book, according to its author, is to reveal the similarities between haiku and Western-style verse. Its undeniable achievement is a rediscovery of the universals of emotion and expression uniting all people. In Haiku style, though not always in haiku form, these poems invite the reader to a poignant perception of identity in apparently unrelated things and people—a Westerner falling in love or out of love with Japan; a country girl dazzled by Ginza's bright lights; a sleeper wakened by "all-night thunder," wondering "who can dream of the old days with, such violence"; a wanderer among the tombstones of Tokyo or a New England cemetery. And readers will find again in these pages the sharpened sensibility and clear observation developed by haiku discipline.

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Wabi Sabi

$12.95

Developed out of the aesthetic philosophy of cha-no-yu (the tea ceremony) in fifteenth-century Japan, wabi sabi is an aesthetic that finds beauty in things imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete.

Taken from the Japanese words wabi, which translates to less is more, and sabi, which means attentive melancholy, wabi sabi refers to an awareness of the transient nature of earthly things and a corresponding pleasure in the things that bear the mark of this impermanence. As much a state of mind—an awareness of the things around us and an acceptance of our surroundings—as it is a design style, wabi sabi begs us to appreciate the simple beauty in life—a chipped vase, a quiet rainy day, the impermanence of all things. Presenting itself as an alternative to today's fast-paced, mass-produced, neon-lighted world, wabi sabi reminds us to slow down and take comfort in the simple, natural beauty around us.

In addition to presenting the philosophy of wabi-sabi, this book includes how-to design advice—so that a transformation of body, mind, and home can emerge.

Chapters include:

History: The Development of Wabi Sabi
Culture: Wabi Sabi and the Japanese Character
Art: Defining Aesthetics
Design: Creating Expressions with Wabi Sabi Materials
Spirit: The Universal Spirit of Wabi Sabi

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Japanese Origami for Beginners Kit Ebook

$9.99

Make simple and fun paper craft models with this easy origami book and paper kit.

The ancient art of origami originated in Japan, where it is steeped in traditional values. The 20 models presented in this kit include many with strong symbolic meanings, such as the carp, the frog and the crane, which symbolize longevity, good luck and perseverance.

Also included in this kit are paper models which have practical uses, such as a bag in which to store spices or powdered medications, the masu box for containing small gifts, and uniquely shaped notes with elaborate closures. The more playful side of origami is represented as well: the stylized sumo wrestler with realistic moves has entertained Japanese children for centuries, and the paper Samurai hat is fun to play with.

This origami kit contains:

A full color, 96 page book
Step-by-step folding instructions
20 classic origami projects
100 minutes of online streamable or downloadable video tutorials

Origami is an ideal activity for children since paper folding develops dexterity and creativity. Origami is also a craft based on a few fundamental 3D folding techniques, so Japanese Origami for Beginners Kit is a useful starting point for fans of all ages and abilities. Although this book is aimed at origami beginners, it contains projects suitable for origami fans of all ages and abilities and is the perfect book for all those who enjoy making things with their hands.

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Essential Korean Phrasebook & Dictionary

$9.95

Essential Korean Phrasebook & Dictionary teaches you the practical phrases and expressions needed for common, everyday interactions in Korea in a way that's clear, concise, accessible and enjoyable.

Key features of this Korean phrasebook and dictionary include:

Over 2,500 practical phrases
A practical English-Korean dictionary with over 2,000 terms and expressions
Phrases for technology, WiFi and social media
Essential expressions used for meeting people, starting conversations, and asking and replying to simple questions
Manga illustrations to illustrate key phrases and situations
A pronunciation guide and grammar notes explain the basic sounds and sentence patterns of the Korean language
Korea travel tips, cultural notes and much more!

All Korean words and phrases are in romanized form as well as the Korean hangul script. Basic grammar and pronunciation notes get you speaking right away, and tips on culture and etiquette allow you to interact with Korean without making serious blunders. Whether you're a novice or have some experience with the language, this is a reference you'll turn to again and again when visiting Korea and interacting with Koreans people.

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Shogun's Last Samurai Corps

$15.99

"Power to them meant everything. It was founded on courage, which begot honor. And by this courage and for this honor they fought to the death."

The Shogun's Last Samurai Corps tells the thrilling story of the Shinsengumi—the legendary corps of Samurai warriors tasked with keeping order in Kyoto during the final chaotic years of the Tokugawa Shogunate (1600-1868).

This book recounts the fascinating tales of political intrigue, murder and mayhem surrounding the fearsome Shinsengumi, including:

The infamous slaughter at Ikidaya Inn where, after learning of a plan to torch the city, a group of Shinsengumi viciously attacked and killed a group of anti-Tokugawa plotters
The bloody assassination of Serizawa Kamo, the Shinsengumi leader, under highly suspicious circumstances
The final tumultuous battles of the civil war in which the Shinsengumi fought and died in a series of doomed last stands

Author and Samurai history expert Romulus Hillsborough uses letters, memoirs, interviews and eyewitness accounts to paint a vivid picture of the Shinsengumi, their origins, violent methods and the colorful characters that led the group.

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Diving in Indonesia

$19.95

Diving in Indonesia is a fully comprehensive diving guidebook for exploring the most notable areas of Indonesia.

A chapter is devoted to each of the following important regions in Indonesia for divers:

Bali
North Sulawesi
Central, South and Southeast Sulawesi
Nusa Teggara (Lombok, Komodo, Timor, Alor)
Raja Ampat & West Papua
Maluku (Ambon, Banda & Halmahera)

Each chapter relates to a different region and provides the reader with area maps, dive site maps, diving information which includes:

Difficulty level
highlights
Logistics
General area information
General diving information
Detailed dive site descriptions

Useful diving contacts such as emergency services and emergency diving services, liveaboard diving, marine life features, conservation features and travel planners are included, making this a complete diving guide.

There are also sections regarding general travel practicalities in Indonesia, general diving practicalities in Indonesia, a basic Indonesian dictionary and phrases specifically relating to diving.

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Mandarin Chinese Picture Dictionary

$15.95

A fun and helpful resource for anyone interested in learning some Mandarin—whether you're 5 or 100!

This picture dictionary covers the 1,500 most useful Mandarin Chinese words and phrases. Each word and sentence is given in Mandarin characters—with a Romanized version to help you pronounce it correctly—along with the English meaning.

The words are grouped into 40 different themes or topics, including basics like meeting someone new and using public transportation to culture-specific topics like celebrating Chinese holidays and eating Chinese food.

This colorful picture dictionary includes:

Hundreds of color photographs
1,500 Mandarin words and phrases
40 different topics—from social media and WiFi to paying and counting
Example sentences showing how the words are used
Companion online audio recordings by native Mandarin speakers of all the vocabulary and sentences
An introduction to Mandarin pronunciation and grammar
An index to allow you to quickly look up words

Mandarin Chinese Picture Dictionary makes language learning more fun than traditional phrasebooks. This resource is perfect for beginners of all ages—curious kids, visual learners and future travelers to China.

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Japanese Architecture: A Short History

$5.99

This expert guide to Japanese architecture is of enormous historical importance to the understanding of Japanese design and culture.

Pioneering Japanologist A. L. Sadler's invaluable study of Japanese architecture first appeared in 1941. Considered a classic in its field, unequaled in clarity and insight, Japanese Architecture A Short History is a lucid and uncomplicated introduction to this important aspect of Japanese culture. Beginning with the earliest evidence from prehistory and ending with the Edo period, when Japan attained stature as a modern state, Japanese Architecture is as relevant today as it was in 1941.

The book includes an overview of Japanese domestic architecture as it evolved through successive periods of history and perfected the forms so widely admired in the West. Of particular importance in this respect are the four concluding chapters, in which the distinctive features of the Japanese house are presented in clear detail. The architecture book also contains excellent illustrations, which show details of planning and construction.

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Soap Making for Beginners

$19.99

The all-in-one guide to making 100% natural beauty and bath soaps at home!

This book makes it easy to create your own soaps using ingredients that you know and trust. Author Ayako Umehara is a certified herbal therapist, aromatherapy and Ayurveda instructor, and she shows you how to make your own soaps using pure and simple natural ingredients like olive oil, shea butter, rose hips, avocado, manuka honey and almonds as well as many and novel aromatic ingredients like Yuzu Matcha Mint, Lemon Eucalyptus and Salt, Seaweed and Clay.

The chapters in the book present 45 all-natural recipes using 100% pure essential oils and botanicals in the following categories:

Soaps That Are Gentle on the Skin including Manuka Honey Soap, Plain Olive Oil Soap and Skim Milk Soap for Kids
Soaps That Nourish the Skin and Body such as Avocado and Sweet Almond Soap, Grape Seed Soap and Sesame Spice Scrub Soap
Soaps that Soothe for example Lavender Marble Soap, Rosemary Soap and Linden Flower and Honey Soap
Natural Soaps for Everyday Use like Tea Tree Hand Soap and Baking Soda Paste for Cleaning
Special Occasion and Seasonal Soaps such as Valentine's Sweet Soap and Christmas Ornament Soap

A special section introduces basic techniques for bar soaps using the Cold Process and Melt-and-Pour Process as well as liquid soaps and how to vary the type and quantity of plant oils used. An extensive reference section covers everything you need to know about natural and botanical additives: plant and essential oils, herbs, dried flowers and other natural ingredients.

For all your cleansing needs, Soapmaking for Beginners has got you covered—in suds!

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Osaka Travel Map Fourth Edition

$6.99

The Osaka Travel Map from Periplus is designed as a convenient, easy-to-use tool for travelers. Created using durable coated paper, this map is made to open and fold multiple times, whether it's the entire map that you want to view or one panel at a time.

Following highways and byways, this map will show you how to maneuver your way to banks, gardens, hotels, golf courses, museums, monuments, restaurants, churches and temples, movie theaters, shopping centers and more!

This 4th edition includes maps and plans that are scaled to:

Area Map:

Kansai Area 1:250,000

City Plans:

Osaka & Kobe 1:50,000
Central Osaka 1:15,000
Central Kobe 1:15,000

Periplus Travel Maps cover most of the major cities and travel destinations in the Asia-Pacific region. The series includes an amazing variety of fascinating destinations, from the multifaceted subcontinent of India to the bustling city-state of Singapore and the 'western style' metropolis of Sydney to the Asian charms of Bali. All titles are continuously updated, ensuring they keep up with the considerable changes in this fast-developing part of the world. This extensive geographical reach and attention to detail mean that Periplus Travel Maps are the natural first choice for anyone traveling in the region.

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Tuttle Pocket Tagalog Dictionary

$9.99

Tuttle Pocket Tagalog Dictionary is the most up-to-date Tagalog pocket dictionary available. It contains a comprehensive range of contemporary Tagalog words and expressions, including the latest Internet and social media vocabulary.

This dictionary is specifically designed to meet the needs of English speakers who are studying or using Tagalog on a daily basis. It contains over 15,000 entries including all the vocabulary (in both directions) needed for everyday use.

All headwords are in bold for easy look-up.

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Geek in Korea

$18.95

For every fan of K-Pop music, Korean Wave dramas and Kimchi—or anyone intrigued by Korea and Korean culture—A Geek in Korea is a hip, new guide to the land of the Samsung smartphone and Gangnam Style.

Author Dan Tudor first arrived in Korea on the eve of the 2002 World Cup when South Korea played Italy in the finals. What he saw inspired him to return and work in Korea. He served as The Economist magazine's Korea correspondent for three years, and he writes regular columns for the national daily Joongang Ilbo newspaper. Along the way, he has developed a great love and admiration for Korean culture and the Korean people.

A Geek in Korea reinvents the culture guide for the Internet age. Packed with articles and photographs, it covers all the touchstones of Korean culture—from Buddhism and Confucianism to chapters on the traditional arts and disciplines like Taekwondo. There are chapters on cultural code words and norms; personal relationships; business and technology; and symbols and practices that are peculiarly Korean. A number of chapters are devoted to Korean pop culture, with attention to the stars, idols, and urban subcultures associated with them. For visitors to Korea, the author includes a mini-guide to his favorite neighborhoods in Seoul and other places of outstanding interest.

Spotlighting the originality and creativity of the Koreans, debunking myths about them, and answering nagging questions like why they're so obsessed with education and success—Tudor has created the perfect book for the growing ranks of Koreaphiles in this inspired, insightful, and highly informative guide.

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Brief History Of Bali

$15.95

This book tells the story of Bali—the "paradise island of the Pacific"—its rulers and its people, and their encounters with the Western world.

Bali is a perennially popular tourist destination. It is also home to a fascinating people with a long and dramatic history of interactions with foreigners, particularly after the arrival of the first Dutch fleet in 1597. In this first comprehensive history of Bali, author Willard Hanna chronicles Bali through the centuries as well as the islanders' current struggle to preserve their unique identity amidst the financially necessary incursions of tourism.

Illustrated with more than forty stunning photographs, A Brief History of Bali is a riveting tale of one ancient culture's vulnerability—and resilience—in the modern world.

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Farm to Table Asian Secrets

$15.95

In this delightful Asian cookbook, you'll learn the secrets of vegetarian and vegan Asian cooking—how to blend flavors, textures, aromas and colors—to create full-flavored vegetarian dishes that are missing none of the umami normally associated only with meat and dairy.

Each chapter based on seasonal vegetables provides a wide range of choices using produce that is available at that time of year—making it easy to plan a variety of menus that are never dull. Here are just a few examples of the tempting Asian recipes in this book:

Starters and Snacks such as Crispy Spring Rolls, Green Apple Salad with Tangy Thai Dressing, Butternut Squash Pot Stickers and Korean-Style Buffalo Broccoli
Family-Style Meals such as Asparagus in Lemongrass-Coconut Cream Sauce, Grilled Vegetable Kebabs with Two Marinades, General Tso's Eggplant and Kung Pao Potatoes
All-in-One Meals such as "Have It Everyday" Pad Thai, Crispy Noodles with Savory Vegetables, Sweet Potato Rice Stew and Easy Miso Ramen

Author Patricia Tanumihardja is an experienced food writer and expert on Asian and sustainable farm-to-table cooking. She shows you how to buy and use the freshest in-season produce to create delicious dishes with startlingly new flavors and textures by adding a few "secret ingredients"—the traditional sweet, sour, spicy, savory seasonings that every Asian cook knows. She also explains in this Asian cookbook how the use of contrasting textures (for example silky tofu with crunchy peanuts) can create greater food enjoyment and a stimulating new dining experience.

A home cook at heart, Pat's recipes are very straightforward without lots of exotic ingredients or specialized tools. They are also easy and quick to prepare. She shows you how adding a few Asian fermented and pickled vegan products like miso or pickled greens will add a new universe of flavors to your cooking. The same is true for flavor-enhancers like fried shallots, crispy fried garlic and the flavored oils that Asian chefs and restaurants use on a regular basis.

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Musashi: Book Two - Wind & Ether - The Novel

$19.99

A new and unabridged translation of Eiji Yoshikawa's bestselling novel about Miyamoto Musashi—the most famous swordfighter in Japanese history!

Musashi: The Novel is the first unabridged translation of Eiji Yoshikawa's great novel, the top-selling novel in Japan. Masterfully translated for the first time in its entirety by Alexander Bennett, this vivid and fast-paced story reveals the exploits and inner life of a man who finds not only his true purpose but also his humanity.

In this second book, Miyamoto Musashi's heroic tale continues as he continues his transformation from an inexperienced soldier with no plan or direction to a Japan's greatest warrior. Even as he begins to dispatch the most skilled fighters with minimal effort, it all seems too easy. Still stung by their defeat at his hands, the Yoshioka dojo is eager for revenge as its leader, Seijuro, seeks out Musashi. Wrestling with his own demons, Musashi is torn by his love for Otsu and his ultimate goal. He also takes on a young boy as a student who shows promise as a swordsman but is Musashi losing his focus? It seems that while Musashi's destiny is at hand difficult choices will have to be made.

Famous for fighting 62 duels without a single defeat, Musashi is a true philosopher warrior, author of the monumental treatise, The Book of Five Rings—one of the most widely read books in history. Although he was without peer, his path to glory was fraught with seemingly impossible challenges, tragic losses and emotional turmoil. And while his destiny seems clear, in order to achieve it he must open a new chapter and leave his old life behind.

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Practical Indonesian Phrasebook

$3.95

This is a handy, travel-sized Indonesian phrasebook with additional information about the Indonesian language.

As any seasoned traveler knows, the ability to communicate in the language of the country you are visiting makes a very big difference in the experiences you have. Even a basic grasp of a few essentials will help you to relate to the people, get where you want to go, pay the right prices, and get much more out of your visit. That's the reason for this book which is designed especially for travelers to Indonesia and Malaysia. The emphasis is on effective communication, not grammar rules or tourist phrases. It is organized to be as simple, concise, and useful as possibly. With this book and a few hours of practice you can start communicating in Indonesian or Malay.

The main focus of the book is Indonesia and Indonesian. However, since Malay is very closely related language, you will be able to make use of it quite effectively in both countries. The book itself is written with Indonesia and Bahasa Indonesia in mind. When necessary, the text is market and an appendix is included to make conversion to Malay a painless, easy step. If you pass from Indonesia into Malaysia, or vice versa, just refer to this appendix and to the glossary. Key features of Practical Indonesian Phrasebook are:

Very compact travel size.
Hundreds of useful Indonesian words and phrases.
Arranged by topic and situation for easy use.
Indonesian grammar, pronunciation and body-language guides.
Indonesian dictionary and appendix for easy reference and conversion to Malay.

Using this book: Begin by going over the Indonesian pronunciation and grammar guides briefly, returning to them as needed. The on to the basics: greetings, time and numbers. The rest of the book offers sections dealing with situations and activities you'll be part of. The three special sections are designed for easy reference to especially useful information. The glossary and Malay appendix complete the guide.

Good luck and good traveling. Selamat jalan!

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Chinese Furniture

$24.99

The international market for antique Chinese furniture is booming, and masterpieces from the Ming and Qing dynasties are now selling for hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Chinese Furniture is a survey of these collectibles—from the very best museum-quality hardwood pieces to standard softwood specimens still available at reasonable prices on the international market.

Carpenters from this era were artisans. They elevated furniture from the functional to the realm of the philosophical. By artfully aligning wood grain patterns, experimenting with spatial dimensions, and innovating new forms of joinery, simple tables and chairs came to represent something higher—the harmony and union of man and nature.

Lavishly illustrated with over 300 color photographs, historical prints and detailed drawings, this book presents an overview of:

Carving Styles
Wood Types
Regional Variations
Class Distinctions
Restoration Techniques
And much more!

With its detailed historical overview and regional coverage, this book highlights the great diversity of antique Chinese furniture and serves as an indispensable guide to collectors, new and old.

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Japanese Theatre

$7.99

Japanese Theatre presents a full historical account for Westerners of the theater arts that have flourished for centuries in Japan.

Kabuki, arising in the late seventeenth century, is the theater of the commoner. The successive syllables of Kabuki mean "song dance skill." The precursors of Kabuki were the puppet theater and the comic interludes in the stately, aristocratic Noh drama all fully described by the author. In the modem era the Japanese have broken away from Kabuki, and their stage has shown a realistic trend. Leftwing theater groups arose in the 1920’s, were suppressed by the militarists, and then revived during the occupation.

Appended to the historical chapters are Mr. Bowers's translations of three Kabuki plays: The Monstrous Spider, Gappo and His Daughter Tsuji, and the bombastic Sukeroku.

This book, with its many excellent photographs, is a permanent addition to the West's knowledge of the exotic, exciting theater of Japan and its tradition of great acting.

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Madame Chrysantheme

$9.99

Pierre Loti's Madame Chrysantheme is a charming story, a real life tale of love between the Frenchman Pierre Loti and a geisha. At times the story is happy, at other times it is sad. The setting is a summer in Nagasaki almost a century ago. Loti, as a young naval officer on station in harbor, had sufficient time on his hands to establish a home ashore with fragile and beautiful Madame Chrysantheme. In these days of fast jet travel such romances are scarcely possible for travelers, yet the appeal of them remains.

Here is a novel based on a real experience written by one of France's greatest masters of description. The theme is love in the exotic Japan of the late nineteenth century. At times the scenario resembles comic opera in the vein of Gilbert and Sullivan's Mikado, but at other times emotional feeling runs as deep as in Puccini’s Madame Butterfly. The mixed denizens of the Nagasaki waterfront and the teahouses of those long-ago days provided Loti with very rich material indeed. This is a book all lovers of the romantic side of traditional Japan will be sure to appreciate.

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Mini Homestyle Japanese Cooking

$4.99

Homestyle Japanese Cooking features over 40 authentic Japanese recipes to make your favorite Japanese classics.

Japanese food is known to light, healthy, and delicious. This Japanese cookbook contains recipes for tofu, custards, seafood, meat, poultry, one pot dishes, vegetables, soups, rice, noodles, and desserts. Recipes include:

Steamed egg custard
Tempura
Yakitori
Sukiyaki
Wakame and tune with soy dressing
Miso soup
Zaru soba
Green tea ice cream
And many more!

Also included are unit conversion tables, dual unit measurements, an overview of essential Japanese ingredients, and over 40 photos. Each recipe includes cook time, prep time, and serving sizes. Enjoy!

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Chinese Way in Business

$12.95

This book is a comprehensive, expert guide to doing business in China

Western technology, management expertise and capital have fueled an incredible expansion of China's economy. Trade with China is at an all-time high, and so are the numbers of Westerners traveling to China for business. Business from China has also picked up as Chinese firms look to expand abroad. Understanding the ins and outs of the confusing and often contradictory Chinese business culture can lend an enormous advantage. The Chinese Way in Business is an invaluable tool that teaches Westerners the basic Chinese philosophy of doing business and how to cultivate strong personal relationships with Chinese business people and Chinese nationals.

The author, Boye Lafayette De Mente worked in Asia for over thirty years as a journalist and business consultant and has long been considered an authority on East Asian business. In this book, he reveals the historical factors, collective traits and individual qualities that determine how the Chinese do business today, and the direction their economy will take in the future. His is a true insider's view—whether the topic is the legal framework for business development, or the importance of social relationships to successful business dealings in China.

The book is broken into ten key parts:

Introduction: The Land and the People—includes an overview of Chinese ethnicity and the languages of China
Part One:Return of the Central Kingdom—an extensive overview of recent events and new technologies in China
Part Two: The Historical Perspective—Chinese philosophy and the Chinese mindset from antiquity to modern times
Part Three: Doing Business in China—A detailed analysis of the nuts and bolts of Chinese Business
Part Four: Key Concepts in Chinese Business—Concepts native to China such as Guanxi (relationships) that drive Chinese business practice
Part Five: Additional Business Vocabulary
Part Six: Glossary of Useful Terms—designed for quick referencing
Part Seven: Internet Gateways to China—An overview of the dynamic online world in China
Part Eight: Miscellaneous Information—contains information about English Language Publications and Weather Patterns
Part Nine: Learning Some New Skills—Classical Chinese techniques which might benefit Western business people

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Bali By Design

$19.99

Enjoy this thorough exploration of Balinese design with stunning photographs of the most exemplary architecture and interiors in Bali.

Bali has long been a creative inspiration for the world — providing exciting new architectural ideas that are emulated today in homes and hotels everywhere. This book covers all Balinese interior design and residential architecture trends, providing coverage of the latest and best Balinese architecture and interior design work happening today. Featuring 25 stunning contemporary homes, it showcases the ideas of a new generation of talented designers, both Indonesian and international.

Each of these extraordinary houses presents creative new solutions for age-old demands — illustrating how clever Balinese architecture and design can help you achieve a modern sensibility. Many of these homes even propose methods of reducing power consumption, while others represent urban versions of the tropical Bali design style that has its roots in a traditional rural environment. Take inspiration from the selection of artful furnishings in open, airy rooms, the inclusion of natural stone in shady courtyards and swimming pools, and the plethora of handcrafted surfaces, objects, and artifacts. Then, learn how Balinese architecture combines modern technology with exotic local materials, like:

Balinese sandstone
Volcanic rock
Recycled ulin wood
And more

Boasting over 300 stunning photographs by Danish photographer Jacob Termansen and an insightful text by British author Kim Inglis, this book is a fitting testament to the originality and talent of the Balinese design world. With Bali by Design at your side, discover how you, too, can replicate the tastefulness of Balinese interior design and architecture in your own home.

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Bible Origami

$9.99

Befold! — Combine the age-old art of origami paper folding with the greatest stories from the Bible!

Perfect for children and young adults, this boxed paper craft kit contains everything beginner to advance paper folders will need to create colorful paper figurines from famous Biblical stories and assemble them on origami background tableaus to help retell the stories.

Each Biblical tale is introduced, followed by an explanation of the significance of all the folded paper figures in the story. The finished origami pieces can then be used to reenact these timeless stories, or to create inspiring dioramas. These reenactments using origami paper figures and background help bring the sacred Bible stories alive for your family, youth group or Sunday school class.

This do-it-yourself paper craft kit contains:

A full-color 64-page booklet
Step-by-step folding instructions
Easy-to-follow diagrams

The Bible is not just a book. It is also a fountain, from which springs forth great sprays of art music and literature. There has always been a tradition of presenting the Bible visually. This fun origami kit for children will make scripture come to life!

Origami projects include:

The First Christmas
Easter
Adam & Eve
Noah's Ark
The Tower of Babel
Jacob's Ladder
Jonah and the Whale

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Hawaii End of the Rainbow

$9.99

This is the story of the Japanese who immigrated to Hawaii around the turn of the present century, worked as forced laborers on the sugar plantations, and afterwards remained in Hawaii to work as free men and to raise families. It is the story also of their children, born and raised in Hawaii, and who, during World War II, won fame and glory for themselves and their country on the bloody battlefields of Italy and southern Europe.

But more than all of this, it is the story of the fate of the original immigrants during World War II. Rounded up by a panic-stricken American Government after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, these people were sent to the mainland to spend the war years being confined in one refugee camp after another, all while their sons were winning fame as American combat troops.

And finally, it is the story of these elderly people who, at the end of the war, became free men once again and were allowed to return to their beloved Hawaii to live out their lives in peace.