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... Zobraziť viac
The culmination of 25 years of research, Alex Bennett's groundbreaking English translation of Miyamoto Musashi's The Book of Five Rings reveals the true meaning of the original work Zobraziť viac
When two cultures collide, the results are explosive—a graphic novel rom-com like no other!Halina Mitchell is half-Filipino, half-American. She's also a native New Yorker—sophisticated, beautiful and confident. On her first visit to the Philippines,... Zobraziť viac
Sew chic, dark-toned clothes with this stylish sewing book and add a touch of originality to your wardrobe. Basic Black is the English edition of a classic Japanese sewing book which provides sew-it-yourself Western-sized patterns ... Zobraziť viac
Everything you need to learn the 200 basic Japanese kanji characters is here in this boxed kit! Flash cards are an essential tool in memorizing words when you are learning a new language. In Japanese Kanji Flash Cards Kit, Volume 1, Zobraziť viac
The weekly column "Ask a North Korean" published by NK News invites readers from around the globe to pose questions to North Korean defectors. By way of these provocative interviews, the North Koreans themselves provide authentic, first-person... Zobraziť viac
'Think not that dreams appear to the dreamer only at night, the dream of this world of pain appears to us even by day.' The Japanese have two kinds of ghosts in their folklore - the spirits of the dead and the spirits of the living. In Ghostly Japan... Zobraziť viac
Japan's beloved literary masterpiece brought to life in manga form!Soseki Natsume's comic masterpiece, I Am a Cat, satirizes the foolishness of upper-middle-class Japanese society in early 20th century Tokyo. Written with biting wit and sardonic... Zobraziť viac
You want to speak simple Vietnamese, but are just too busy to study? Or maybe you will be visiting Vietnam for a short time, and want a phrase book to help you communicate? This is the book for you... Zobraziť viac
In this unique and humorous sushi book, illustrator and maki artist Tama-chan (Takayo Kiyota) shows how basic ingredients... Zobraziť viac
"It remains one of the most penetrating and illuminating books on the island's elusive, alluring culture." — National GeographicA House in Bali tells the fascinating story of renowned writer and composer Colin McPhee's obsession with Balinese gamelan... Zobraziť viac
Learn the essentials of manga drawing from professional Japanese illustrators, and let them show you how to tell better stories with your manga art... Zobraziť viac
Create one-of-a-kind outfits with this essential guide to Japanese-style fantasy fashion! ... Zobraziť viac
In the Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible knitting guru Hitomi Shida shares some of her favourite needlework patterns. Zobraziť viac
The entire fascinating story of Japan told in one exciting manga-style volume!A History of Japan in Manga tells the action-packed saga of Japan from its misty origins up to the present day. Epic battles, noble Samurai and duplicitous leaders are all... Zobraziť viac
Since time immemorial, Japan has been inhabited by supernatural creatures, spirits, monsters and demons…Here's your chance to meet them up close and personal! ... Zobraziť viac
Farewell to faux pas! South Korea is one of the greatest economic success stories of the past 60 years, and more and more Westerners are traveling to this bustling, modern country for business and pleasure. But no matter why you visit, an... Zobraziť viac
"Even as she screamed, her voice became thin, like a crying of wind; then she melted into a bright white mist that spired to the roof beams. Never again was she seen."Lafcadio Hearn's Kwaidan (which means "ghost story" in Japanese) is the first and... Zobraziť viac
For anyone wanting to move beyond tired travel guide cliches, A Geek in Indonesia is a hip, irreverent and streetwise... Zobraziť viac
