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The international market for antique Chinese furniture is booming, and masterpieces from the Ming and Qing dynasties are now selling for hundreds of thousands of dollars. Chinese Furniture is a survey of these collectibles—from the very best museum-quality hardwood pieces to standard softwood specimens still available at reasonable prices on...

Create your own original comic book story! Tuttle Studio provides the perfect tool for manga and comic book enthusiasts of all ages—a fun-filled activity book and sketchbook that is the perfect way for aspiring artists and animators to realize their dreams and bring their stories to life…while sharing them with...

"Filled with light, satirical touches." — Donald Keene A modern classic, Botchan rivals Soseki's famous I Am a Cat in popularity in Japan. This is the funniest of Soseki's novels, a penetrating portrait of a young man's quest to survive the suffocating hypocrisy of everyone around him while remaining true...

With a "ghostly torch" passed down from Lafcadio Hearn, Davisson, accomplished author, translator, and folklorist delves into the depths of Japanese folklore to unearth 100 of the most bizarre and haunting creatures to ever grace myth and legend. In this book you'll encounter a vast range of mysterious beings, from...

"[Kano's] preparations [are] simple, even humble, yet exquisite and explosively flavorful." —Mark Bittman, The New York Times "In the Japanese culinary world, particular respect is given those who manage to transform humble foodstuffs into magnificent meals. Yumiko Kano, the chef and owner of restaurant Sen, earns high marks for her...

"Everything disappears into nothing at all, but out of that same nothing at all come all the new things, forever and ever." —Alan Watts When Jack Kerouac wrote his novel Dharma Bums, his views on Zen Buddhism echoed the sentiments of the Beat Generation, who found in Zen a way...

"In the transcendent stories of Miyazawa, Earth teems with magic and wonder." — Publishers Weekly "A marvelous writer who deserves to be much better known in English." — Kirkus This charming manga collection presents three modern fables by one of Japan's most gifted authors, the poet and short story writer...

"Bring the art and beauty of Japan to your garden with inspiration from Kyoto Gardens." —HGTV Gardens By design, Kyoto's gardens possess a unique ability to provoke deep contemplation and joy in equal measure. This book is a labor of love from master photographer Ben Simmons and longtime Kyoto-based writer...

Interior decorating just got a green thumb! Harness the beauty of plants, leaves and foliage—green decor—in this unique collection of 40 nature projects that are fun, easy and inexpensive to make. Six of Japan's leading floral and plant designers offer a range of ideas to turn found and foraged materials...

**Creative Child Magazine 2024 Book of the Year! - Bilingual Story Books for Kids** The timeless charm and wisdom of Vietnamese folktales in parallel English and Vietnamese versions! These ten delightful stories bring Vietnam's rich culture and traditions vividly to life. This volume is perfect for story time and read-alouds,...

"A breathtakingly beautiful world…reminding us that we are part of the universe." —Kaori Nagai "A modern classic." —NPR Lonely and awkward, Giovanni struggles with his sick mother, absent father, and an afterschool job that isolates him from his peers. But on the night of the Star Festival, he is magically...

Explore the exotic world of Balinese cooking—a cuisine dedicated to the gods and fueled by an aromatic array of fresh tropical island spices and ingredients! In Balinese Food: The Traditional Cuisine & Food Culture of Bali, Dr. Vivienne Kruger brings to life Bali's time-honored and authentic village cooking traditions. In...

A beautifully illustrated volume of haiku poetry from the 100 most famous Japanese poets. Ongoing spring; a nameless mountain under a light mist — Basho This beautifully illustrated collection of seasonal haiku poems by Japan's best-known poets is the perfect book for poetry lovers or anyone who wants to learn...

**Honorable Mention 2024 Freeman Book Awards - Children's and YA Literature on East and Southeast Asia** **Creative Child Magazine 2024 Book of the Year - Bilingual Story Books for Kids** A girl with grit, determination, passion and a paintbrush—can achieve amazing things! Whether working in his studio or out in...

Eerie tales of Japanese goblins, ghosts and magic—beautifully illustrated by contemporary Japanese yokai artist Sakyu! This collection of fifteen chilling tales brings to life a world where the supernatural and earthly realms are seamlessly entwined. The ghosts, goblins and magical creatures in its pages are by turns mischievous, terrifying, protective...

A must-have reference to the highly confusing rug terminology used across the globe—from Morocco to Turkey, Persia and the Caucasus region to Central Asia, India and China! This monumental reference work—coveted by collectors and scholars alike—remains to fill an important gap in the available literature. Lavishly illustrated with over 1000...

 Have you ever seen a yokai? Stories about yokai are used in Japan to explain mysterious and magical events. These mythical creatures give a name and a form to the strange and uncanny things happening all around us. This colorful guide in picture book format is a funny, fast and...

    This book shares the awe-inspiring stories of bonsai and penjing trees in the collection of the U.S. National Arboretum in Washington D.C.    It details their valuable role in international diplomacy and as instruments of American presidential influence. It also describes their inclusion in world's fair exhibitions, in...

  A groundbreaking new translation of the Book of Changes—the world's earliest-known divination system! "… an important book, not only because it is the first interpretation, ever, by a woman in a wholly male-dominated field, but because of its freshness and directness…A delight." —Richard Burns, poet "Having this ancient text...

Excellence in Business Communication takes a close look at the fundamental skills and principles of business communication. Featuring practical advice, time-tested processes, and real-world examples, this is the premier text for helping you hone and develop essential communication skills. The 14th edition continues to set new standards for currency and...