Secrets of the Samurai is the definitive study of the martial arts of feudal Japan, explaining in detail the weapons, techniques, strategies, and principles of combat that made the Japanese warrior a formidable foe. The work begins with a panoramic survey of the tumultuous early struggles of warlords contending for political ascendancy and then outlines the relentless progression of the military class toward absolute power. In addition to illustrating actual methods of combat, the authors discuss in detail the crucial training necessary to develop a warrior's inner power and to concentrate all his energies into a single force.Secrets of the Samurai is an essential text for anyone with an interest in Japanese combat techniques, weaponry, or military history. This edition also contains a new foreword by Adele Westbrook and numerous previously unpublished illustrations by Oscar Ratti. Chapters include: The BushiThe HeiminThe Centers of Martial InstructionArmed BujutsuUnarmed BujutsuControl and PowerStrategic PrinciplesMorality of Bujutsu
"e;Rosalind Creasy's Recipes from the Garden is not just another pretty-face cookbook. This one has depth. This is a cookbook to be trusted and used again and again."e; The American GardenerLuscious, perfectly ripe tomatoes. Crisp, sweet melons. Sharp onions and mellow garlic. Everyone knows that nothing tastes better than fresh organic food from the garden. Rosalind Creasy's Recipes from the Garden will help you celebrate the incredible flavors of garden-fresh vegetables, fruits, and herbs.This collection of mouthwatering garden recipes from Rosalind Creasy, a pioneer of the edible landscaping movement, is the perfect gift for anyone looking to find new and tasty uses for their kitchen gardens. In these pages, you'll find delicious, fresh salads ranging from the classic to the extraordinary. Indulge with Rhubarb and Strawberry Cobbler, Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce, and Savory Bread Pudding with Sorrel and Baby Artichokes. But most of all, you'll come to a new appreciation for the countless healthy possibilities that await right in your garden, farmer's market, or produce section.Featuring delectable recipes perfect for both vegetarians and meat eaters; for family breakfasts, solo lunches, and grand, celebratory dinners; this indispensable cookbook will broaden your food horizons and inspire countless delicious and healthy meals.Delicious and healthy recipes include:Watermelon Spicy SaladFrench Onion Soup GratineeWonton Dumpling Soup with Oriental ChivesGudi's Potato Pancakes with ChivesSunny Delight Squash Blossom OmeletZucchini Pancakes with Tomato SalsaPork Shoulder Sandwiches with TomatillosGrilled Swordfish with RosemaryBraised Belgian EndiveBrussels Sprouts with Cream and NutsBaked BeetsLavender Shortbreads
Ride on a rhino, enter a mandala, or climb Mt. Fuji! Asia is an entire world of wonderful places to go and things to see and do! Exploring other cultures is a favorite classroom activity for teachers and students alike. Now, author Sue DiCicco draws on her background as a writer, illustrator, sculptor, and former Disney animator to take kids on an imaginative tour of China, Japan, Korea, India, and beyond through artifacts on display at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco. Adventures in Asian Art travels from exhibit to exhibit, inviting kids to picture themselves in a variety of Asian countries as they ride on a rhino, become a samurai, or climb Mt. Fuji! Asia is home to an endless array of wonderful places to go and things to see and do, and through the magic of DiCicco's charming verse narrative, readers join a cartoon mom as she takes her three cartoon children through the museum for an afternoon of nonstop fun and learning. This delightfully illustrated, classroom-friendly book shares a series of fun facts about each of the exhibits and explains the culture, beliefs, and daily life informing these wonderful works of art.
These fine-quality sheets feature 6 prints inspired by stylish succulents! These papers are suitable for craft projects as well as for gift wrapping. The variety of designs means they are useful for any occasion--whether a holiday, birthday, anniversary or "just because." Designed in a folder-style to prevent the sheets from tearing or bending, this gift wrapping set includes: 24 sheets of 18 x 24 inch (45 x 61 cm) paper6 unique patternsThe tradition of gift wrapping originated in Asia, with the first documented use in China in the 2nd century BC. Japanese furoshiki, reusable wrapping cloth, is still in use four centuries after it was first created. Gift wrapping is one custom that has prevailed through the ages and across the world--it should be special for both the gift giver and recipient.
In 2014, Joko Widodopopularly known as Jokowiwas elected the seventh president of the Republic of Indonesia, going on to win a second five-year term in 2019. Raised amid poverty in a riverside slum and with a background in the furniture export trade, Jokowi broke the mold for political leaders in the world's third-largest democracy. His meteoric rise came without the benefit of personal connections to the traditional elites who have dominated Indonesian politics for three-quarters of a century, making this a true "e;rags to riches"e; story.This new official biography tells the story of how the boy from the riverbank made it to the presidential palace in record time. Readers will learn how his personal background and heritage have created a distinctive style of politics and informed his ambitious development goalsincluding massive infrastructure projects, universal healthcare and a reimagining of Indonesia's educational system. It also looks at how a man raised with a traditionally Javanese worldview negotiates the tensions, contradictions and conflicts of this vast archipelagic nation.Written by a political insider with unparalleled access to the president and an intimate first-hand knowledge of his decision-making processes, this book is essential reading for anyone looking to understand the political presentand the futureof Southeast Asia's largest nation.
An irresistible felting book for cat lovers!From playful tabbies to fierce black cats, this book shows you how to create felted felines in every shape and posture: crouching, preening, stretching, napping and ready to pounce!Master Japanese felting artist and teacher (and a great cat lover himself) Housetsu Sato shows you how to become an expert in capturing a cat's essential form and characterespecially at the kitten stage, when they are full of surprises.In this book Sato teaches you how to:Form the basic shapes and cat body partsCreate a variety of familiar cat poses and posturesAdd realistic textures and markings to the furGive unique expressions to your cat facesAlong the way, he shows you how to infuse your felted friends with a playful sense of "e;cattitude,"e; including how to incorporate fur from your real kitties into your felted models.Detailed instructions and photos for each cat piece, fur texture and marking make these projects friendly even if you are new to felting. Printable full-size templates help you form the correct shapes and proportions, and brief lessons in cat anatomy help you make your felted cats truly lifelike. Photos showing variations on the poses and markings make it easy to envision your own cat's likeness emerging from your hands.
"With free online audio recordings & flash cards"--Page 1 of cover.
A handy cheat sheet of key Chinese grammar points in an at-a-glance, easy-to-carry format!The Chinese Grammar Language Study Card is the perfect resource for reviewing the main grammar points that are needed to take the basic-intermediate HSK Levels or the AP test. The compact, portable format is invaluable for anyone wanting to quickly review or expand their knowledge of everyday Chinese sentence and verb forms. This study card includes:How sentences are formedHow to use sentence particles correctlyHow to make questionsDifferent types of sentencesThe grammar points are clearly organized into color-coded sections. Each section has a concise explanation in English followed by examples given in Chinese script and Pinyin with English translation. Free online audio recordings by native speakers provide clear and accurate pronunciations for all the Chinese words and sentences. Designed for convenience, this study card is:Laminated: to hold up over time and avoid being ruined by coffee spills3 hole punched: giving the option to put it in a binder8.5x11 inches: to easily fit into a folder or notebook alongside other study materials
Get your money's worth with this clever kit! Dollar Origami Kit features instructions for folding 7 fun and easy money origami projects. These cute paper sculptures make perfect gifts and tips--in fact, they are almost too good to give away! This kit includes step-by-step instructions for folding a dollar bill into: Butterfly--This model looks as if it could fly away (and not just because it's made of money!)Mouse--Don't let this lifelike project startle its recipientElephant--A wonderful option when loaning cash: elephants never forget!Giraffe--Folding this delightful figure isn't a tall order, even for beginnersBunny--With just 15 steps, your folding speed will rival this model's namesakeDog--This sweet project is difficult to resist, even with paper puppy dog eyesCat--This feline figure makes a good companion, ready to prowl any desk or shelfWith a full-color instruction book, free online video tutorials and 60 practice "dollar bills," this kit has everything you need to get started.
My First Book of Hindi Words is a beautifully illustrated book that introduces young children to Hindi language and Indian culture through everyday words.
There are infinite stories about New York City, here are 41 in haiku form. In this love letter to his favorite city, lifelong New Yorker Peter C. Goldmark, Jr. has crafted a collection of haiku that are simultaneously nostalgic and perceptive. Touching on everything from the city's beloved landmarks to the rising costs of living and the famous lie, "There is a train directly behind this one," the poems in this book capture the true essence of this special place. Given everything New York has endured recently, this book offers a timely celebration of a unique and wonderful city and its people--written to honor the ties and realities that bind them together. Alongside the sweet, and often funny, haiku poems, wistful illustrations help bring New York to life. From the preface by the author: >A portion of the proceeds supports Citizens NYC, a non-profit that helps neighborhoods work together to meet challenges like COVID.
This beautiful notebook makes studying a pleasure!Each double page spread has squared paper on the right-hand side for practicing formation of the Korean alphabet characters, and lined paper on the left-hand side for note-taking. A ten-page reference section at the back of the notebook gives Hangul alphabet charts, key vocabulary, and basic grammar tips.Contents:Pages 1-118 Alternate pages of lined and squared paper for note-taking and writing practicePages 119-120 Korean Hangul alphabet chartsPages 121-124 Key vocabulary listsPages 125-128 Basic grammar tips
Create 3D models of your friends and family with these fun (and funny!) origami paper people.Bring a smile to your loved one's face by recreating them in origami form. Everything you need to start folding customizable characters is in this kit! Follow the step-by-step instructions to create a basic human form, then customize using the included colorful papers. Add stickers to accessorize and give your paper person their own unique personality, and finally add a photo of a friend, family member, co-worker, favorite TV character or historical figure.This kit contains the following characters, each of which can be customized in lots of different ways:The Dog Walker: There are many origami dog models—only this one comes with a built-in leashThe Superhero: No capes! Okay, one cape. Up, up and away!The Construction Worker: Squeezing the attached drill makes the bit go up and downThe Businessperson: The briefcase has a space for small papers (and other surprises you may wish to place inside)The Weightlifter: One barbell, or two? You decide.The Baker: The apron is adjustable—which is good news for bakers who like to sample their own waresThe Guitarist: A player who is at home with everything from classical to rockThe Skier: Once you attach the skis and poles, this character is ready to hit the slopesThe Tennis Player: Can also be a racquetball, squash, ping-pong or badminton playerThe Golfer: Can also be turned into an ice hockey or field hockey playerThe Kayaker: The kayak has built-in oars, which your character really rows!The Baseball Player: Just like the game, this model is trickier than you expectCreating paper people is a fun activity for the whole family, and online video tutorials help everyone to fold these figures.
The easy way to learn the Korean Hangeul writing system!Fans of K-Pop and Korean dramas as well as beginning students of Korean will love this handy guide to the Korean Hangeul alphabet. Designed for both self-study students and use in a classroom, no prior knowledge of Korean is needed. With this workbook, you'll quickly learn to read, write and pronounce the letters and hundreds of useful Korean words and phrases.Reading and Writing Korean includes:Free online audio recordings to teach you to pronounce all the sounds of the language correctlyFun exercises to help you memorize a broad range of vocabulary—from numbers and Korean foods to pop culture and social mediaA set of free downloadable flash cards to help you memorize letters and wordsA complete answer key for all the exercisesMnemonic illustrations to help memorize the sounds of the lettersOxford University instructors Jieun Kiaer and Derek Driggs present the vowels, consonants, syllables and words in a systematic, step-by-step approach which takes you from tracing and copying individual letters to writing complete words and sentences in no time at all!
A charming collection of quirky insights into Japanese culture.The Magic of Japan is writer Hector Garcia's intensely personal account of his fifteen years in Japan. A self-professed "e;otaku"e; or Japanese anime geek since childhood, Garcia has worked for a Japanese software company, mastered the language, and become one of Japan's most popular bloggers.This book is the culmination of his experiences and showcases Garcia's unique ability to delve beneath the surface of Japanese culture to describe its quirky and deep spiritual underpinnings. This collection of essays and beautiful photographs will appeal to his worldwide fan baseincluding those who devoured his previous bestsellers, A Geek in Japan and Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy LifeJapanophiles, armchair travelers and anyone with an interest in cultural and travel memoirs.The Magic of Japan features Garcia's keen observations on a wide variety of cultural topics:Japanese behavioral traits, including non-verbal communication, hansei (self-reflection), heijoshin (a calm mind) and shoshin (childlike openness)How Japan's geography and history have shaped its cultureits natural disasters, scarce resources, centuries of isolation and its feudal pastJapanese idiosyncrasies, ranging from food traditions and absurd jobs to a love of queuesThe Japanese spirit, as evidenced in traditional art, manga and attitudes to womenShintoism and Buddhism, looking at temples, festivals, rituals and how religious beliefs pervade popular culture, as seen for example in Studio Ghibli's movie Spirited AwayJapan's dark side, including crime, the yakuza, adultery, bullying and suicideThe book ends with a gloriously random selection of all things Garcia considers especially magical about Japanfrom izakaya to shiitake mushrooms, summer fireworks and green tea!
These fun and colorful note cards feature 16 tie-dye designs.Tie-dye is making a big comeback—from clothing and home accessories to office and school supplies. Share this feel-good trend with loved ones and make them smile! Blank inside, these cards will convey a heartfelt message no matter the occasion.This note card set includes:16 folded blank note cards—3 3/4 x 4 1/2 inches (9.5 x 11.5 cm)17 sealable envelopes16 unique designs
These fun and vibrant note cards feature 16 rainbow designs. Blank inside, they will convey a heartfelt message for any occasion. This note card set includes:16 folded blank note cards - 9.5 x 11.5 cm17 sealable envelopes with cherry blossom pattern
This value-packed origami kit provides hours of fun for folders of all ages and skill levels!Create colorful origami animals, insects, boats, flowers and other unique paper projects. This kit literally has something for everyone! Get busy folding paper animals (like a skunk, swordfish and husky puppy); 3D objects (a Japanese house, chopstick rest and pinwheel); money origami projects (heart, turtle, tulip); and much more!All of the models are valuable keepsakes you can give as gifts or use to decorate your bedroom or desk. This kit includes a 64-page book with 60 projects, plus 114 origami sheets in 4 sizes:24 6.75-inch sheets in 4 patterns and colors36 6-inch sheets in 4 patterns and colors40 4-inch sheets in 4 patterns and colors12 practice dollar bills2 6-inch sheets of gold foil
These fine-quality sheets feature 6 prints inspired by classic and colorful Japanese chiyogami!These papers are suitable for craft projects as well as for gift wrapping. The variety of designs means they are useful for any occasion—whether a holiday, birthday, anniversary or "just because."24 sheets of 18 x 24 inch (45 x 61 cm) paper6 unique patternsPair with the matching Tuttle note cards—Chiyogami Japanese, 16 Note Cards—for a colorful and cohesive gift!The tradition of gift wrapping originated in Asia, with the first documented use in China in the 2nd century BC. Japanese furoshiki, reusable wrapping cloth, is still in use four centuries after it was first created. Gift wrapping is one custom that has prevailed through the ages and across the world—it should be special for both the gift giver and recipient.
The Japanese have two kinds of ghosts in their folklorethe spirits of the dead, and the spirits of the living. This classic of Japanese literature invites you to take your choice if you dare.In Ghostly Japan collects twelve ghostly stories from Lafcadio Hearn, deathless images of ghosts and goblins, touches of folklore and superstition, salted with traditions of the nation. While some of these stories contain nightmare imagery worthy of a midnight creature feature, others are not ghostly or ghastly at all. "e;Bits of Poetry"e; offers an engaging study on verse, and "e;Japanese Buddhist Proverbs"e; explains the meaning of several aphorisms based on Japanese cultural references.Whether you're looking to spot the demons that walk among us, or simply to enjoy the prose of a legendary craftsman, In Ghostly Japan affords countless delights. Stories include:"e;Fragment"e; about a young pilgrim who encounters a mountain of skulls"e;Ingwa-banashi"e; about a dying wife who bequeaths a rival a sinister legacy"e;A Passional Karma"e; about a spectral beauty who returns for her handsome samurai lover
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