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Sumo is a fresh and funny introduction to the fascinating world of sumo, Japan's national sport. Author David Benjamin peels away the veneer of sumo as a cultural treasure and reveals it as an action-

At the heart of a Japanese garden is harmony with nature. More than simply a landscape of trees and flowering shrubs, a Japanese garden provides a place of serenity and rest, filled with peaceful spot

Kanji Cards have been a standout bestseller on how to read and write the Japanese language for many years for good reason-they provide ease of use, efficient organization and a large amount of data pa

The Japanese sword has long been appreciated both as a weapon and as an object of art. Only in Japanese culture has the sword been developed to such a level of technological excellence and spiritual i

Master the game of Go with this expert guide.Go is a two player board game that first originated in ancient China but is also very popular in Japan and Korea. There is significant strategy and philoso

From her home to yours—Paleo Italian Cooking rounds up 100 authentic and easy-to-follow Italian recipes that allow you to eat a healthy Paleo diet—without even knowing it!Cookbook author and food blog

The Korean Table features some of the most delicious Seoul food around!Here is a collection of recipes that are not only new, but also fresh and healthy yet robust and intensely flavored. Poised to be

"China has been a source of fascination for the West since the early days of the China trade, and the country's importance to the world grows with every passing day. China's renowned art objects and t

Japanese style has long been admired for its grace and artistry. Add to that a sense of fun, and you have the Stylish Dress Book. Complete with stunning full-color photos, this book gives you instruc

"China has been a source of fascination for the West since the early days of the China trade, and the country's importance to the world grows with every passing day. China's renowned art objects and t

A young woman with a new degree in Japanese studies and plenty of youthful idealism and can-do spirit accepts a job as the first American trainee at Honda's headquarters in Tokyo. Her image of Japanes

The books reprinted in this volume--Low City, High City and Tokyo Rising-- together make up one of the best social and cultural histories of modern Tokyo in the English language. With a great eye for

The Dream of the Red Chamber is one of the ôFour Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature." It is renowned for its huge scope, large cast of characters, and telling observations on the life and so

Learn how to build conversations and how to read and write the artistic Lao script, with Lao Basics as your guide. In this introduction, ômore with lessö really works. Each page offers a ca

First time martial arts students are not just starting a program of physical and mental practice. They are entering a new world--one that not only has new rules, new goals, and even new clothing but

Take an exciting manga pop-up journey across Japan with Chico and Neko the Cat Pick up where Tokyo Pop-Up Book left off, as Chico and his mischievous cat Neko visit Japan's most famous landmarks. The

"If war can be reduced to a competition over money—and control over the land, people, and the resources that produce it—then it should be possible to pay in advance to prevent it." Author Shepherd Ive

Perfecting Paleo is for everyone who has tried diets that just don’t work, has counted every calorie but still can’t lose those last ten pounds, and who wants to know how to create a diet and fitness

Are you ready to get your sugar and carb cravings under control? The 21-Day Sugar Detox is a clear-cut, effective, whole-foods-based nutrition action plan that will naturally re-set your body and your

A new manga adaptation of Musashi's legendary BOOK OF FIVE RINGS! Miyamoto Musashi is the greatest swordsman who ever lived. He is renowned for his fighting prowess and famous for having never having been defeated. Then he mysteriously disappeared at the relatively young age of 29 to meditate and study. This book tells the fascinating story of Musashi's return from isolation as he pens his great masterpiece on military tactics, The Book of Five Rings, and begins to train a new generation of Samurai warriors. The exciting events recounted in this book include: How and why Musashi wrote The Book of Five Rings, a revolutionary work that has become the most widely-read book on swordsmanship and Samurai strategy ever writtenThe important lessons he provides including the idea of what we now call "flow" which involves endless practice, emptying your mind of thoughts, so you move intuitively without thinkingHis school for young Samurai warriors where students flock to study with the great mas

Batik is more than wax and dye applied to a length of cloth. It is an art form practiced by people around Asia. With its its bolder, abstract designs and its brighter palette, Malaysian batik is a dis

Circus Day in Japan is the warmly-illustrated story of an exciting day spent by two Japanese children, Joji-chan and Koko-chan, at a circus. Joji-chan and Koko-chan delight at the new sights of their

A pounding headache, mouth dry as the desert, memory loss…and wait, a black eye and a fat lip? You have officially woken up from another night on the town. While there is no known cure for that dastar

Ride on a rhino, become a samurai, or climb Mt. Fuji! Asia is an entire world of wonderful places to go and things to see and do!Adventure in Asian Art takes kids on an imaginative tour of different A

Kiki is bored. And hungry! His family is busy, he wants to play, but no one has the time. So Kiki goes for a walk…and that's where all the trouble begins!Kiki the Orangutan is the charming tale of a n

Kiki is bored. And hungry! His family is busy, he wants to play, but no one has the time. So Kiki goes for a walk…and that's where all the trouble begins!Kiki the Orangutan is the charming tale of a n

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Amazing Origami Dinosaurs contains everything you need to fold 10 amazing origami dinosaur models twice! The colorful folding papers, clear instructions and realistic illustrations in this book bring these awesome creatures to life!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 gloryVelociraptor--Clever and fast, these hunters could run up to roughly 40 mphBrontosaurus--The "thunder lizard" reached up to 72 feet in length, despite being a strict veganTriceratops--Known for its intimidating horns and bony frillPteranodon--A genus containing the largest flying reptiles, some boasting a wingspan of over 23 feetSpinosaurus--The largest of all carnivores, topping even Tyrannosaurus Rex, with a large, spiny sailStegosaurus--A heavy herbivore with distinctive bony plates rising from its back and a nasty spiked club tailAnd more!This book is recommended for those w

Captures the nutritious enzymes and nutrients in fresh produce

Presents a plan for living a paleo lifestyle, providing advice for fitness and nutrition.

This unique book presents 29 scripts in detail and offers examples of many more.

Features over 120 orchid species found in Southeast Asia and contains more than 130 color photographs.

Retells some well-known Malaysian stories to provide insight into the culture and environment of the country.

This helpful dictionary includes romanized equivalents of Lao words and provides tone numbers indicating the tone of each syllable.

Describes a variety of health spas in Thailand along with information on the types of treatments and therapies used in each one.

Collects some of the most famous fairy tales of China, including "The Great Bell," "The Talking Fish," and "The Princess Kwan-yin."

A compilation of anoted short readings which includes authentic excerpts from works by 20th-century Japanese masters Mishima, Akutagawa, Kawabata, and others.

Two small children speculate how interesting it would be if certain animals ate specific foods like snakes eating cakes and minks drinking ink.

With colorful, personal notes and tender reflections on her family's traditions, Maideh Mazda offers readers the possibility of creating the delicate flavors of Persian cuisine.

Make decorative papercraft models with this beautiful origami paper pack.Japanese patterns are elegant, colorful and unique. 192 Origami Folding Papers: Geometric Patterns takes traditional Japanese p