For fans of Japanese manga and anime, a trip to Tokyo is an absolute must! In this captivating Tokyo travel guide, manga artist and author Evangeline Neo travels to the Japanese capital with her masco
Easy Tagalog brings the Tagalog language and culture of the Philippines alive, giving you all the basics you need to start speaking Tagalog immediately.This invaluable guide introduces all the basics
Bushido: The Samurai Code of Japan is the most influential book ever written on the Japanese "Way of the Warrior." A classic study of Japanese culture, the book outlines the moral code of the Samurai
My First Book of Tagalog introduces preschool children to the Tagalog language—also known as Filipino—the national language of the Philippines which has been influenced by both Spanish and
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 w
This UFC and Martial Arts book is sure to provide wisdom from the fascinating real-life recollections of many world-famous fighting champions.The Fighter Within is an inspirational mixed martial arts
"A wonderful introduction the Japanese tradition of jisei, this volume is crammed with exquisite, spontaneous verse and pity, often hilarious, descriptions of the eccentric and committed monastics who
My First Book of Korean Words is a beautifully illustrated book that introduces young children to Korean language and culture through everyday words.The words profiled in this book are all commonly us
My First Book of Japanese Words is a beautifully illustrated book that introduces young children to Japanese language and culture through everyday words.The words profiled in this book are all commonl
My First Book of Vietnamese Words is a beautifully illustrated book that introduces Vietnamese language and culture to young children through everyday words.This Vietnamese children's book teaches in
My First Book of Chinese Words introduces young children to basic words and concepts in the Chinese language through colorful rhymes and beautiful imagery.It is a book that parents and young children
A middle-aged carpenter beats his 91-year old mother to death and goes to work the following day, leaving the body for his wife to find. An 82-year old woman is jailed for 10 months for stealing fried
Well–travelled divers all acknowledge that the best diving in the world is found in the warm waters of tropical Asia.No other region on earth presents such a rich variety of marine life, and none can
My First Book of Indonesian Words introduces Indonesian language and culture to young children in a fun, playful way.The familiar ABC rhyming structure combines with sparkling illustrations to encoura
Sew stylish DIY dresses with a Japanese flair using this easy-to-follow sewing book.For parties, weddings, banquets—any occasion that calls for that special dress—this is the book that lets you DIY se
Modern Hand to Hand Combat: Ancient Samurai Techniques on the Battlefield and in the Street recognizes the lawless nature of today's battlefield. Hakim Isler, an Iraqi war vet, knows from his own expe
This collection of translated tales is from the most famous work in all of Japanese classical literature—theKonjaku Monogatari Shu. This collection of traditional Japanese folklore is akin to theCante
What could be more fun than making your own monster and watching it come to life! With Origami Toy Monsters Kit, kids and parents alike will see their very own visually captivating paper craft creatio
It's amazing how 100 key words and phrases provide instant communication!Do you want to speak simple Arabic but are too busy to study it? Are you visiting the Arabic–speaking world for a short time an
Yoshiko Tsukiori's Japanese sewing books provide elegant casual designs for women and children and have made her one of the most popular names in the Japanese sew–it–yourself craze. In Sewing for Your
It's amazing how 100 key words and phrases provide instant communication!Do you want to speak simple Indonesian but are too busy to study it? Are you visiting Indonesia for a short time and want an In
"Tracks the fundamental transition from the sword as a mythological instrument to a functional tool for war, and ?nally to the display art commodity it is today." — Publishers Weekly
Travel to the most inspiring tropical islands on the planet!Okinawa and the Ryukyu Islands is the first comprehensive guide to the 150 sub-tropical island chain that stretches across 600 miles from Ja
It's amazing how 100 key words and phrases provide instant communication!Do you want to speak simple Vietnamese but are too busy to study it? Are you visiting Vietnam for a short time and want a Vietn
Students have been reading and writing Japanese for centuries, and they build their knowledge most successfully when they rely on a trusted resource. Today's most trusted—and readily available—resourc
Presents eighty-one recipes for authentic Indonesian dishes, with advice on techniques, ingredients, tools, and preparation and options for making soups, salads, rice, noodles, meat, poultry, and fish
Fine tea leaves and resplendent utensils are only two elements of what is a dynamic process to fully enjoy tea. However, without skill in steeping tea, without a suitable environment to drink tea, wit
TodayÆs ground soldier can carry up to 60 pounds of equipment. The trade off to this protection is a lack of mobility. In a close proximity situation the modern combat soldier is at a decided di
The ancient martial art of Tai Chi Chuan is one of the most effective stressbusters available. In China it is also used extensively for the prevention and treatment of illnesses, and its beneficial e
