The violence of twelfth-century Japan explodes in this half-legendary, half-true story of a violent ronin who becomes a folk hero. Told with humor and irony, The Ronin ranges from the pleasantly collo
Beginning Go is a clear and thorough introduction to the intricacies of Go that is perfect for first time players. The straightforward instructions and detailed examples make it simple to understand
The Food of Israel is the only cookbook that successfully combines the best of Israeli cuisine with the allure of a great destination guide. Find recipes fro some of the best restaurants throughout I
In the 1930s a young American composer heard some gramaphone records of Balinese gamelan musicuthe clear metallic music of the land that forever changed his life. As a result, Colin McPhee lived for
Florent Chavouet, a young graphic artist, spent six months exploring Tokyo while his girlfriend interned at a company there. Each day he would set forth, with a pouch full of colored pencils and a ske
Tangy egg-lemon soup. Vegetable-stuffed eggplants sauteed in fragrant olive oil. Richly stewed lamb on a bed of pilaf. These are the flavors of Turkey, whose fabled cuisine evolved in Ottoman kitch
Elementary Tagalog's comprehensive approach will help students master Tagalog, the language of the Philippines, also known as Filipino or Pilipino. From learning to read Tagalog words and pronounce it
China, long dormant in the world of design and residential architecture, has recently burst onto the world stage. Like everything else in China today, contemporary Chinese design combines elegant and
A user-friendly book that works equally well in a classroom setting or as a self-study text, Basic Japanese takes a different approach from other language books, emphasizing the structure of the langu
An elaborate kaleidoscope of craft, artistry and religion, Kyoto is one of the world's most popular travel destinations. Art and design form the weft and warp of this vibrant 1,200-year-old city, home
In a street defense scenario, the ground is a dangerous place to be. While it's a good idea to actively learn defensive strategies for ground fighting, it is important to put those skills into the con
This handy and effective guide to speaking in Indonesian will help you get to where you want to go, bargain for the lowest prices and communicate effectively.With sections dealing with common phrases,
"What am I going to cook for dinner tonight?" It's a common lament for everyone, and the answer too often is something unhealthy, unappealing, or both in the form of expensive take-out. Jaden Hair com
Follow the numbered diagrams to create the Green Gremlin, Cyclops, Bat Bird and other ghoulishly fun beasts and monsters with this all new book of Japanese origami.
The Indian Spa is the first book of its kind to cover the plethora of wellness therapies that originated in the Indian subcontinent. The country's four healing systems-Ayurveda ,Unani, Siddha and Tibe
Presents dramatic stories of the great masters of the martial arts, from Tamo, a monk who lived 1,500 years ago, to modern-day heroes such as Robert Trias.
Learning Indonesian and engaging in Indonesian conversation is made easier, more accessible, and more enjoyable in this new Indonesian phrase book, Essential Indonesian. This book presents practical B
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