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A book for comic lovers and Japanophiles of all ages, Diary of a Tokyo Teen presents a unique look at modern-day Japan through a young woman's eyes. Born in Tokyo to a Japanese mother and an American father in 1997, Christine Mari Inzer spent her early years in Japan and...

Written in 1231, it contains the master's essential teachings on zazen, or seated meditation, which is the fundamental pathway to Buddhist enlightenment. The first part of the book introduces the notion of "wondrous dharma" and looks at the role of the individual to society and notions of time and interconnection....

Japanese whisky has been around for less than a century-but is now winning all the major international awards. How did this happen and what are the secrets of the master distillers? This whisky book divulges these secrets for the first time. Japanese Whisky features never-before-published archival images and interviews chronicling...

What does "good luck" look like and how do you achieve it?Lucky symbols, lucky numbers, lucky charms and luck-creating rituals--how is it that a disciplined and hard-working country like Japan is so invested in the idea of luck? And what, exactly, does "good luck" mean?This insightful book--by a leading expert...

Buku ini adalah usaha memaparkan peranan Ustaz Sulam Haji Mansor sebagai seorang guru agama biasa di sebuah kampung terpencil yang berjaya meletakkan dirinya di persada lebih luas. Sememangnya Ustaz Sulam bukanlah sosok tokoh yang dikenali ramai di negara ini. Dia bukan ulama tersohor yang berceramah serata tempat. Dia pun tidak...

The SNAKE exudes an effortless charm that captivates without intention. Moving with stealth, Snakes are always attuned to their environment. In 2025, the Snake benefits from robust support from the Tai Sui, making partnerships key to success. While element luck may be lacking, success luck is promising. Snakes should avoid...

Winner of the 2019 Lionel Gelber Prize Majestic, informative and often delightful ... insights on every page Yanis Varoufakis, ObserverThe definitive history of the Great Financial Crisis, from the acclaimed author of The Deluge and The Wages of Destruction.In September 2008 the Great Financial Crisis, triggered by the collapse of...

Hearty and healthy recipes straight from an authentic Japanese kitchen! Soup is an integral part of the traditional Japanese meal-whether a delicate miso soup in a lacquered bowl to be sipped as you eat your rice, or a rich and flavorful broth poured over a noodle dish. In this book,...

How to find the best stocks before they make big price gainsHow to avoid costly mistakes made by most investorsHow to manage losses and protect profitsHow to avoid high-risk situationsPrecisely when to buy and when to sellHow to buy an IPOWhy traditional valuation doesnt work for fast-growing SuperperformersExamples of Minervinis...

Anatomy and art combine in this incredibly detailed manga drawing guide that offers an in-depth look at the human body. Manga artists of every level will benefit from this essential anatomical overview. Step-by-step instructions bring manga characters to life and provide a clearly defined and easy-to-follow art course on the...

Doing well with money isnt necessarily about what you know. Its about how you behave. And behavior is hard to teach, even to really smart people. Money-investing, personal finance, and business decisions-is typically taught as a math-based field, where data and formulas tell us exactly what to do. But in...

The ROOSTER’s sense of purpose is unmatched. Resourceful and determined, you make even the toughest tasks seem possible. This year you benefit from the creative energies of the number 4 star, which boosts your charisma and charm. You attract many secret admirers, particularly with a romantic slant. Be cautious of...

The SHEEP is among the most refined signs of the Zodiac. Known for your subtlety, you keep thoughts and intentions concealed, which lends you an air of mystery. This makes you a master strategist, underestimated by those who overlook your perceptive moves. In 2025, a Big Auspicious star promises tremendous...

An overarching message of Capitalist Manifesto is...WE WERE WARNEDIn 1965, Robert Kiyosaki left Hilo, Hawaii and reported to the US Merchant Marine Academy, at Kings Point, New York.At the academy, Robert’s economics teacher, encouraged the class to read Marx’s Communist Manifesto, Hitler’s Mein Kompf, and Mao’s Little Book.In 1972, Robert was a US Marine Corp...

DK brings you a practical guide summarising the skills and secrets you need to manage yourself and others with ease and confidence.Introducing DK'S Essential Managers series - a one-stop guide full of top tips to boost productivity, performance and passion within a business environment. Achieving excellence as a manager requires...

NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • An insightful look into the mind of a master storyteller—and a unique look at the craft of writing from the beloved and best-selling author of 1Q84, Norwegian Wood, and What I Talk About When I Talk About Running."Murakami is like a magician who explains what he's doing as...

"This book should find its place in every person's library...[it is] a resource for engagement and vital critical discourse." Philip T. N. Koh, Star2 This is a much-welcome new edition of the seminal introduction to Malaysia's constitution by the leading expert in the field. Retaining its comprehensive approach, it examines...

In her #1 NYT bestsellers, Brene Brown taught us what it means to dare greatly, rise strong and brave the wilderness. Now, based on new research conducted with leaders, change makers and culture shifters, shes showing us how to put those ideas into practice so we can step up and...

The ultimate course for wine lovers! Learn your sauvignon blanc from your chardonnay and your merlot from your grenache.Smell, swirl and taste your way to transforming from wine novice to expert. The pages of this wine book make a comprehensive, no-nonsense wine tasting course that covers every aspect of wine...

Superb, hugely enjoyable ... a spirited examination of the hubris and hypocrisy of the super-rich who claim they are helping the world' Aditya Chakrabortty, Guardian What explains the spreading backlash against the global elite? In this revelatory investigation, Anand Giridharadas takes us into the inner sanctums of a new gilded...