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  Learn about Arabic culture while improving your language skills!  This fascinating book presents 28 traditional Arabic tales in parallel English and Arabic versions on facing pages.  The stories all have charming black & white illustrations, and include:  The Blue-Eyed Yamamah: The story of a legendary blue-eyed woman who has...

  An immersive look at Japan's indigenous religion and how it can impact our daily lives.   In The Spirit of Shinto, longtime Japan resident and bestselling author Hector Garcia (Ikigai: the Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life and The Book of Ichigo Ichie) offers an engaging introduction...

  A timeless psychological study of a young man's deep alienation from society.   Set in the early 20th century, Kokoro opens with a chance encounter on a beach near Tokyo that irrevocably links a young student to a man he simply calls Sensei (Teacher). Intrigued by Sensei's aloofness, the...

  A page-turner by Japan's most popular writer of the immediate post-war era!   Set in Japan's turbulent 12th century, this fast-paced novel recounts the titanic struggle between two leading Japanese clans—the Heike and the Genji—as they seek to pacify a fractured nation, ultimately turning on each other in their...

  Create your own Chibi and manga-style dolls with this adorable book!   Plushies are squishable, stuffed dolls. Mochi are the cute, limbless little dolls that are shaped like a bread loaf. Dress them, squeeze them, display them, hang them on your computer and carry them around with you. Cute...

  Doodling is cute, fun, and creative—the very essence of Kawaii culture!  Japanese illustrator Yuu is known for her super-cute style. Now you can draw like her, in four easy steps! Wide-eyed and smiling, these easy-to-create doodles transform everyday objects into supercute Kawaii illustrations.  With its step-by-step instructions and lots...

  Perfect for doodlers of all ages and the ideal companion for kids at home or on the go! Grab a piece of paper or a digital sketchpad and get drawing! In three easy steps, you can go from a squiggle or a few lines to a silly Santa Claus...

  Discover a whole world of Kawaii cuteness to color and make your own!   Get out your pencils, markers and crayons and get ready to immerse yourself in the world of Japanese Kawaii cuteness and cool! The 124 whimsical and wonderful scenes, characters and vignettes in this book are...

  Learn to apply basic principles of composition and perspective to make your artwork more powerful!   In this unique book, author and illustrator Rui Tomono provides detailed case studies showing you how to create more compelling illustrations using the time-honored principles of composition and perspective. Follow Rui's examples, notes...

  Learn how to develop unique manga characters in just a few easy lessons!   This all-in-one guide by master manga illustrator Shun Akagi teaches you the basics of figure drawing and character creation—from hairstyles and clothing to facial expressions and body poses. You'll then be immersed in the elements...

  Free Yourself from Stress with Simple, No-Nonsense Advice from a Zen Monk!   Zen monk Jikisai Minami takes the things we are supposed to strive for and turns them on their head. The 35 short, thought-provoking essays in this book are divided into four chapters about our sense of...

  Indonesian herbal preparations and treatments are part of an integrated system of inner and outer healthcare and beauty encompassing natural herbal drinks, powders, ointments, lotions, massage and folklore.   The herbal tonics—specifically known as jamu—are drunk daily. In the pages of this book, you'll learn about the world of...

  Fifty-five folktales offer a fascinating window into the Korean world.   Told with wit and pathos, this lively collection of Korean fables features the ever-iconic tiger, the humble woodcutter, clueless brides, clever talking rabbits, mischievous mice and other engaging characters in situations where folly, wisdom, greed, love, reward and...

  Discover the tranquil wisdom of Chomei's 13th-century masterpiece, Hojoki, as it unveils the beauty of imperfection and the serenity of a simple life amidst the chaos of existence.   Hojoki is an introspective poem written in the 13th century by the enigmatic Japanese hermit Kamo no Chomei, who as...

  "A wonderful introduction the Japanese tradition of jisei, this volume is crammed with exquisite, spontaneous verse and pithy, often hilarious, descriptions of the eccentric and committed monastics who wrote the poems." —Tricycle: The Buddhist Review   Although the consciousness of death is, in most cultures, very much a part of...

  "I've led a life full of shame. Human beings are a complete mystery to me."   This manga version of novelist Osamu Dazai's masterpiece NO LONGER HUMAN—the #2 bestselling novel of all time in Japan—tells the story of Yozo Oba, a young man growing up in Japan in the...

  This collection of mystery and horror stories is regarded as Japan's answer to Edgar Allan Poe.   Japanese Tales of Mystery & Imagination, the first volume of its kind translated into English, is written with the quick tempo of the West but rich with the fantasy of the East....

  An extraordinary collection of Japanese ghost stories, many in English for the first time!   This spine-chilling anthology of 77 spooky stories from the Japanese collection Tales from Shinshu is compiled and edited by award-winning author Noboru Wada. It features traditional tales of yokai, ghosts, mountain witches, demons and...

  Learn to speak Hindi quickly!   This book teaches you the basics of the Hindi language, including practical daily conversations and vocabulary. It enables you to begin communicating effectively from the very first day. All Hindi words and sentences are given in the native script and romanized words, with...

  Farewell to faux pas!   Minding your manners is an acquired skill, but what serves you well elsewhere could trip you up in Japan. Save yourself possible embarrassment with Etiquette Guide to Japan. An inside look at Japanese social graces, it answers all the questions of the thoughtful traveler. Extensive,...