This calendar–like practice pad allows you to effectively practice Chinese characters and learn a year's wroth of characters in just minutes a day.Although more people are studying the Chinese languag
Essential Japanese Kanji is an easy approach to learning the most basic kanji encountered in everyday situations in Japan.Packed with fun quizzes and useful exercises for those wishing to improve thei
Ningyo: The Art of the Japanese Doll features over 250 unique photographs as well as extensive commentary and background history.Japanese dolls (ningyo) have played an important role in Japanese art a
"The schoolgirl is the main driver of Japan's Gross National Cool, and Brian Ashcraft's book is the best source for those hoping to understand why." —Chris Baker, WIRED MagazineJapanese Schoolgirl Con
This origami pack contains 96 high-quality origami sheets printed with colorfully fun polka dot patterns.These colorful patterns were chosen to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper c
The Samurai Mind is a collection of five seminal Japanese texts that convey the essence of traditional samurai philosophy and ethic from very different, but complementary points of view.These texts ra
"Five charming novellas…which have astonishing freshness, color, and warmth." —The New Yorker First published in 1686, this collection of five novellas was an immediate bestseller in the bawdy world t
**2011 Best Arab Cuisine book in the U.S., Gourmand World Cookbook Award**Prepare delicious and healthy meals with this award-winning Arabian cookbookFor untold centuries, the Bedouin of the Arabian P
Renowned origami artist Peter Engel first astounded origami enthusiasts and the lay person alike with his popularOrigami from Angelfish to Zen. Since that book, published in 1989, Engel has gone throu
Become a Better Martial Artist by Applying Lessons from the World's Greatest Military Strategists from Sun Tzu to Von ClausewitzLessons in the Art of War investigates the theories and philosophies of
This pack contains 96 high-quality origami sheets printed with natural-looking and attractive Japanese washi prints.The handmade look of this paper was selected to enhance the creative work of modular
This is the most up-to-date Mandarin Chinese Dictionary available today.Tuttle Concise Chinese Dictionary has both Chinese to English and English to Chinese sections. It's compact size allows for easy
More Making Out in Japanese is a fun, accessible and thorough guide to the Japanese language as it's really spoken.This prasebook follows the bestselling Making Out in Japanese providing additional (a
"Daniel Tudor has a fine understanding of contemporary South Korea and a flair for storytelling. His narrative of the nation's landscape is an earnest, investigative tale that seeks to undercover the
This is an elementary level Hindi practice workbook.Intended as companion to Elementary Hindi or as an independent study tool, this workbook is the perfect guide for practicing and polishing your basi
The richness of Japan's history is renowned worldwide. The heritage of culture that its society has produced and passed on to future generations is one of Japan's greatest accomplishments. In Introduc
Samurai—the word alone evokes intense images of expert swordsmen fighting against overwhelming odds and emerging victorious. But the popular image of the samurai only scratches the surface of these co
"The schoolgirl is the main driver of Japan's Gross National Cool, and Brian Ashcraft's book is the best source for those hoping to understand why."—Chris Baker, WIRED MagazineJapanese Schoolgirl Conf
As members of a tiny ethnic minority in Indonesia—the world's largest Islamic nation—Chinese-Indonesian women face hurdles of race and gender that others would find insurmountable. In Breaking Barrier
Delight your children with this classic! For 60 years, generations of English-speaking children around the world have been enchanted by Japanese Children's Favorite Stories—and for good reason. With s
Yee is today's preeminent practitioner of origami architecture and a master paper crafter who has dedicated his life to creating scale paper models of the world's most famous buildings. Origami Archit
In Chinese Bridges, Ronald G. Knapp, one of the foremost experts on Chinese culture and historical geography, gives these under-regarded marvels of Chinese architecture their due. Guiding readers on a
In May 2012 nearly thirty leading contemporary artists from throughout Asia will present arresting and provocative work at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco. Art objects from the museum's extensiv
Park, an author of Korean language books who works in information technology and has edited English language practice books for Koreans, presents a dictionary for English speakers who are studying Kor
Join the Monkey King on his fantastic travels in this exciting version of the traditional Chinese folktale Journey to the West. This legend has delighted countless generations, and this lovely retelli
Basic Written Chinese is a beginning-level course in written Chinese that employs a revolutionary new method designed to have you quickly reading and writing simple, connected Chinese sentences. It te
The traditional paper patterns of Japan have been admired for centuries for their timeless beauty. These collections of large and small traditional papers each contain 12 different two-sided designs b
The traditional paper patterns of Japan have been admired for centuries for their timeless beauty. These collections of large and small traditional papers each contain 12 different two-sided designs b
This authoritative book, newly revised and updated with an audio CD of recordings, presents an introduction to the basic types of Balinese gamelan ensembles, each with its own established tradition, r
Ukiyo-e ("pictures of the floating world") is an art form that originated in the metropolitan culture of Edo (Tokyo) in the early seventeenth century and involved collaboration between artist, carver,
Perfect for the tourist or business traveler, Making Out in Burmese is a simple spoken phrase book featuring a comprehensive pronunciation guide and authentic expressions that can be used in everyday
The relationship of Japanese to other languages is not well understood even by native speakers, and, in The Japanese Language, Professor Kindaichi sets out to examine this. He concludes that Japanese
Don't dump your wastepaper into the garbage - it's time to fold! Yesterday's trash is today's art with an unlimited potential for the imaginative paper crafter. Famed origami artists and award-winnin
When beginning martial arts training, students study physical techniques. Only after much time and intense practice can these techniques become automatic. Yet there is a higher level where you feel o
Concise and informative, The Art of Throwing is the ultimate introduction to the world of thrown weapons. It provides detailed instructions for throwing twelve popular weapons from around the world, i
A Cook's Journey to Japan is a marvelous collection of recipes based on one woman's journey through the simple, yet evocative, everyday foods found across Japan. This heartwarming—and hunger-inducing—
Samurai: An Illustrated History brings the violent, tumultuous, and, at the same time, elegant world of the medieval Japanese samurai to life. With a general introduction that examines the origins of
For centuries, Stoicism was virtually the unofficial religion of the Roman worldYet the stress on endurance, self-restraint and the power of the will to withstand calamity can often seem coldhearted.
Take Taekwondo beyond just kicking and punching—discover powerful grappling moves that build on the patterns you already know! Taekwondo is the most popular Korean martial art, with over 70 million p
This pack contains 500 high-quality origami sheets printed with 12 different colorful and attractive kaleidoscope prints. The handmade look of this paper was selected to enhance the creative work of m
