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Learn nutrition secrets from Teri Tom, dietitian to popular fighters such as boxing's Manny Pacquiao and Amir Khan, and MMA's Andrei Arlovski!In the martial arts and combat sports, it's important—and

This collection of rare and vintage postcards offers a unique look at a vanished China and its storied capital. Comprising 355 black-and-white and hand-tinted Beijing photography postcards that span t

Kyoto is Japan's ancient capital and modern-day center of tourism and traditional culture. Founded nearly 1,300 years ago and undamaged by the war, Kyoto today is one of the world's most beautiful and

Shares twenty patterns and instructions for Japanese style women's clothing, from jackets and dresses to skirts and tops.

The art and science of knife throwing are introduced in this discussion of selecting, throwing, and caring for knives and tomahawks

The Romance of the Three Kingdoms is Lo Kuan-chung's retelling of the events attending the fall of the Han Dynasty in 220 A.D., one of the most tumultuous and fascinating periods in Chinese history. It is an epic saga of brotherhood and rivalry, of loyalty and treachery, of victory and death. As important for Chinese culture as the Homeric epics have been for the West, this fourteenth-century masterpiece continues to be loved and read throughout China as well as in Japan, Korea, and Vietnam.

The author discusses his career as a submission fighter and a martial artist, and offers advice on training, conditioning muscles, and effective fighting techniques

Presents an anthology of the author's magazine column on kung-fu, discussing forms, foundations, mind and body training, choosing a teacher, and myths and realities

A charming guide to Japan in comic-book form! For comic-book artist Audry Nicklin, visiting Japan was the trip of a lifetime. Armed with her watercolors and accompanied by her husband, Connor, she explored Hiroshima and its Peace Memorial Park; the famous red-gated shrine at Miyajima; Himeji Castle; neon-lit Osaka; the ancient temples of Mount Koya, Nara, and Kyoto; and the crowded streets and leafy parks of Tokyo. Highlights of her trip include: Encounters with wild deer while visiting the famous Miyajima red gate.A visit to Hiroshima's Atomic Bomb Museum.A visit to the Tokyo graveyard where the famed 47 Ronin are buried.Tasting a variety of authentic dishes like sushi, okonomiyaki, ramen, and Japanese BBQ.Tips on getting around Japan by bullet train, local train, ferry, and bus!With cute illustrations and entertaining commentary from the artist, this book will appeal to manga fans and anyone who loves Japan. Practical tips are included for those interested in painting on location. Th

This handy Japanese dictionary allows you to look up words quickly and easily—and be understood while speaking. Intended for use by tourists, students, and business people traveling to Japan, the Pocket Japanese Dictionary is an essential tool for communicating in Japanese. It features all the essential Japanese vocabulary appropriate for beginning to intermediate speakers. Its handy pocket format and user-friendly, two-color layout will make any future language class or trip to Japan much easier. All entries are in Romanized form as well as Japanese script (Kanji and Kana) so that, in case of difficulties, the book can simply be shown to the person the user is trying to communicate with. This dictionary includes the following key features: Over 18,000 words and expressions in the Japanese language.Japanese—English and English—Japanese sections.Fully updated with recent vocabulary and commonly used Japanese slang. Clear, user-friendly layout with headwords in blue.Romanized script and

This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Chinese and Tibeten folk and fairytales and other stories—providing insight into a rich literary culture.Favorite Children's St

Look-up words quickly and easily with this travel-sized Cantonese phrasebook and dictionary.Essential Cantonese Phrasebook & Dictionary clearly and concisely presents all the everyday words, phrases a

This second instructional text in the series teaches intermediate Japanese through its vocabulary and grammar in natural and contextualized situations that integrate social, historical, and cultural a

China's renowned art objects, furnishings, and handicrafts have long been sought by collectors and inspired designers. Through 60 emblematically Chinese antiques and items, Things Chinese opens up the

Miniature Moss Gardens presents expert advice and techniques from the birthplace of miniature gardening—Japan.Friendly enough for total beginners and full of ideas and tips that experienced gardeners

In Kettlebell Rx, CrossFit certification instructor and world-renowned Kettlebell coach Jeff Martone teaches you how to toughen-up your body, develop unbelievable conditioning and stamina, and acquire

This best-selling handbook to the samurai sword details the origins and development; its historical background, styles and famous schools; differences in construction; and outlines methods of identify

Westerners have traditionally been intrigued by Japanese attitudes and behaviors which have been perceived as ranging from cute, quaint, and seductive to strange and sometimes savage. The traditional

Discusses key Taoist concepts and how to apply them to daily life, and offers instructions for life-enhancing exercises, including meditation, breathing, chi kung, and tai chi chuan

Samurai Castles features hundreds of stunning color photographs and little-known details about the most important and well-preserved Samurai castles in Japan, including their history, design and milit

Lavish photography and groundbreaking new texts unlock the magic of the island cultures of Indonesia, Malaysia, and East Timor through examples of textiles, sculpture, and metalwork from this prestigi

Discusses strategies for playing mah jongg, covering the use of defensive tools, finding the best hand, and reading exposures, and explains the differences between Chinese and American mah jongg.

Whimsical, exquisite and fragile, butterflies and moths have enchanted and inspired people for centuries. Origami artist Michael G. LaFosse is no exception. His original butterfly paper-folding techniques are a dramatic new development in origami—which some have hailed as the most important advance in origami since the first paper cranes appeared centuries ago. Hundreds of LaFosse butterflies have been featured in exhibitions around the world and his iconic designs are now eagerly sought and widely imitated by folding enthusiasts everywhere.Michael LaFosse's Origami Butterflies presents 26 original projects from LaFosse's extensive butterfly and moth repertoire, including all his personal favorites. This collection has many rarely-seen designs, and several of the models illustrate new technical and design achievements made possible by the ingenious "LaFosse Origami Butterfly Folding System."These elegant forms—each created from a single square sheet of paper without cutting or glue—sho

Understanding a people and their culture through code words and language.Today, South Korea as an economic, technological, and entertainment superpower. How, as a country, did they rebound from war, p

Advanced Korean offers a complete, systematic, and streamlined third-year course in Korean. It is ideal for university students and adult learners with plentiful reading texts and written exercises, a

Indonesian jamu—part of an integrated system of inner and outer health and beauty, encompassing powders, pills, ointments, lotions, massage and ancient folklore—is unknown to most Westerners. How, whe

Thomas Cleary's translation of Code of the Samurai introduced the social, political, and organizational principles of samurai culture, including loyalty to family, a sense of service and duty, and th

Offers a modern translation of the four-hundred-year-old set of rules and guidelines followed by Japanese samurai warriors, and looks at their relevance to modern life and business

Beyond his martial arts and acting abilities, Bruce Lee's physical appearance and strength were truly astounding. He achieved this through an intensive and ever-evolving conditioning regime that is be

Adored for their charming shapes and colors, respected for their resilience and adaptability, and just plain fun to have around—succulents are the hottest home gardening trend today. A Beginner'

Introduces the Japanese words for familiar objects and activities, comparing American girl Katie's way of life in Tokyo with that of her Japanese friends, Keiko and Kenji, and describing Japanese holi

In this enlarged and enhanced revision of the Handbook of Japanese Grammar (1994), Tanimori (Japanese education, Tottori U., Japan) and Sato (Japanese and Japanese linguistics, State U. of New York at

This book highlights the Chinese glass collections of Mr. and Mrs. Barney Dagan, Dr. Alan E. Feen, and Walter and Phyllis Shorenstein. Together these collections provide a rare opportunity to comprehe

This practical Burmese phrasebook and dictionary puts all the most important Burmese words and phrases in the palm of your hand.It contains all the necessary words and phrases for speaking Burmese in

Increase the beauty and elegance of your paper crafts with this pack of colorful and attractive Japanese-style cherry blossom designs and patterns. Each pack contains 48 high-quality origami sheets pr

Origami Paper Hokusai Prints is a new set of folding papers which will add beauty and authenticity to your folded origami models and papercraft projects. The famous Japanese artist, painter, and print

Origami Paper Hiroshige Prints is a new set of folding papers which will add beauty and authenticity to your folded origami models and papercraft projects. The famous Japanese artist, painter, and pri

Finding your way around Malaysia (and also the island nation of Singapore and the kingdom of Brunei Darussalam) is a breeze with this handy Tuttle Travel Atlas.Designed for adventurous travelers and c

Learn how to apply bushido philosophy and long-standing samurai strategies to your modern-day practice — and lifestyle — in this guide from a former soldier and martial arts expert. A warr

"There's something to martial arts and especially the way Grandmaster Kang teaches it that addresses not just the body and fitness, but addresses the mind and addresses your approach to life." —from t