Tuttle Publishing 2011 (38 results)

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Chinese Ghost Stories. Book.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Filipino Ghost Stories: Spine-Tingling Tales of Supernatural Encounters and Hauntings. Book.

Hardback or Cased Book. Condition: New. The Pillow Book of Sei Shonagon: The Diary of a Courtesan in Tenth Century Japan. Book.

General Merchandise. Condition: New. Origami Paper Traditional Japanese Designs Small 6 3/4. Other.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Japanese Hiragana & Katakana for Beginners: First Steps to Mastering the Japanese Writing System (CD-ROM Included). Book.

Paper Back. Condition: Very Good. Personal library sticker on first page/title page. Work book is not filled out. Significant bump to top edge.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. And Then. Book.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. The Samurai Sword: A Handbook. Book.

Mixed Media Product. Condition: New. Origami Paper Traditional Japanese Designs Large [With Origami Paper]. Media.

Hardback or Cased Book. Condition: New. The Original I Ching: An Authentic Translation of the Book of Changes. Book.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Love and Death in Bali. Book.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Indonesian Slang: Colloquial Indonesian at Work. Book.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Tokyo on Foot: Travels in the City's Most Colorful Neighborhoods. Book.

Mixed Media Product. Condition: New. Tagalog for Beginners: An Introduction to Filipino, the National Language of the Philippines [With MP3]. Media.

Paper Back. Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: New. Fine tea leaves and resplendent utensils are only two elements of what is a dynamic process to fully enjoy tea. However, without skill in steeping tea, without a suitable environment to drink tea, without good spring water, without proper fire to boil water, without an understanding of tasting tea, such exquisiteness of tea leaves and utensils effectively become useless. 'The Ancient Art of Tea' contains vital information to assist tea drinkers in their quest for yet another pot of delicious tea. This book teaches the two fundamental secrets to tea as practiced in ancient China--technique and taste. These exemplify some of the basic concepts of the philosophy of tea, which greatly enhances tea enjoyment. Not only an exhaustive source of tea knowledge, 'The Ancient Art of Tea' is also a very important volume in the study of Chinese tea and is sure to become a classic in itself. Discover Happiness and Contentment in a Perfect Cup of Tea.…

Trade Paperback. Condition: New. This best-selling handbook to the samurai sword details the origins and development; its historical background, styles and famous schools; differences in construction; and outlines methods of identifying and researching the sword, as well as caring for it properly.

Condition: as new. Dust Jacket Condition: as new. Hbk, 256pp, a new and unread copy in fine, unclipped and sleeve-protected dj as new, gift quality.

Hardback or Cased Book. Condition: New. Ukiyo-E: The Art of the Japanese Print. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Used - Very Good. The global exchange of design and taste is at its most fertile between Asia and the West. Leading Asian designers and architects have reprocessed international ideas and functionality into the idiom of Asian cultures, from India to China, Japan to Southeast Asia. 'Asia Home' is a wide-ranging look at contemporary design from across the region, featuring more than 100 homes and more than 50 top designers. A wide-ranging look at contemporary home design from across Southeast Asia Very nice clean, tight copy free of any marks.…

Paperback. Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -This is a clear, simple and compact guide to colloquial, everyday Japanese.- Acquire basic proficiency in spoken Japanese.- A streamlined, efficient approach.- Perfect for self-learners or classroom use.- Includes kanji and kana.Essential Japanese Vocabulary teaches all the Japanese grammar you need to speak and understand simple spoken Japanese. It covers only what is essential which provides an efficient way for learners who have limited time to gain basic proficiency and begin to communicate naturally with Japanese language speakers. Intended for both self-study and classroom use the guide offers a practical course in colloquial Japanese, but leaves aside forms that are unnecessary or little used as well as those that are more important for written Japanese. In short chapters, it helps the user understand the logic of Japanese grammar, while its straightforward explanations and clear examples make learning as easy as possible. The book includes a glossary of grammatical terms and an index, as well as appendixes on Japanese pronunciation and verb conjugation. In a focused and convenient approach, Essential Japanese Vocabulary is an indispensable tool for beginners just starting to learn Japanese or a handy aid for more experienced learners who wish to refresh their knowledge.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This is a clear simple and compact guide to colloquial, everyday Japanese grammar. Basic Japanese Grammar teaches all the grammar you need to speak Japanese and understand simple spoken Japanese. Covering what is essential, it provides an efficient way for learners who have limited time to learn Japanese and begin to communicate naturally with Japanese speakers. It is intended for self-study or classroom use. It offers a practical course in colloquial Japanese but leaves aside forms that are unnecessary or little used as well as those that are more important for written Japanese. In short chapters, it helps the user understand the logic of Japanese grammar, while its straightforward explanations and clear examples make learning as easy as possible. The grammar section includes a glossary of grammatical terms and an index, as well as appendixes on Japanese pronunciation and verb conjugation. All Japanese words and phrases are written in Kanji and Kana (Hiragana and Katakana) as well as Romanized Japanese (Romanji) and English. Explanations are given in English.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Chinese Ghost Stories are a selection of the most entertaining Chinese traditional tales of the strange and fantastic. Hearn had a great affinity for the traditional ghost stories of China, and these stories clearly inspired him as he penned subsequent works. Set in richly atmospheric locales, these tales speak of heroic sacrifice, chilling horror, eerie beauty and otherworldly intervention.This completely reset and pinyin-converted edition of Hearn's classic work contains a new foreword by Victoria Cass, which places the stories, their author, and his love for the strange and mysterious into perspective. If you're seeking insights into the traditional Chinese world of ghosts, goblins and demonsor just want to feel a chill run down your spine on a dark and lonely nightthen this book is the perfect companion.Ghost stories include:- The Soul of the Great Bell- The Story of Ming Yi- The Legend of Zhi Nu- The Return of Yan Zhenjing- The Tradition of the Tea Plant- The Tale of the Porcelain God. …

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Tagalog for Beginners is a straightforward and userfriendly guide to the Tagalog language. It is the book to help you learn Tagalog (Filipino) on your own, quickly and accuratelywhether you're traveling to the Philippines for a vacation or a business trip, or you have ties to the sizeable Tagalog-speaking community in the U.S., or you're merely a language lover. From the fascinating history of Philippines' language to how you speak it, join skilled teacher Barrios on a guided introductionwith a practical focus. After journeying through the carefully-paced explanations, conversations, cultural info, and activities in Tagalog for Beginners, learners will be able to use Tagalog (Filipino) in a wide range of everyday situations. From shopping for food to asking directions, from telling time to expressing how you feel, this book gives you the communication skills you need. The MP3 audio-CD helps reinforce pronunciation and improve listening comprehension. Helpful suggestions guide heritage learners (those of Filipino descent but born outside the Philippines) on how to use the book most effectively for their needs. Key features include::- An accompanying MP3 Audio CD.- Realistic dialogues to bring the language to life.- Activities and exercises to help you read, write, speak and understand.- Notes on the Tagalog language and history.- A specific section guides native (heritage) learners and instructors on how to use the book most effectively for their needs.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Spine-tingling tales of supernatural encounters and hauntings. Ghost stories are commonplace in traditional Filipino culture. Whether they take place at a relative's funeral or a hacienda located deep in a remote province, virtually all families have their own personal accounts of their encounters with the supernatural. Passed on from generation to generation, these tales act as a bridge to the past, to a time lost or nearly forgotten.To write this book of ghostly encounters with all manner of things eerie and terrifying in the Philippines, the author collected creepy tales that have been told in his family for generations. Covering ghostly encounters in bustling cities and in remote townsand even a short section of hauntings on American soilFilipino Ghost Stories offers good, old-fashioned scary stories perfect to share around the campfire or under the blankets with a flashlight. Like secret food recipes, traditional ghost stories in the Philippines are valuable personal heirlooms, something to be passed forward to future generations. This book delivers terrific entertainmentand some good spine-tingling chillsfor those interested in the Philippines and aficionados of the supernatural alike. Filipino ghost stories include:- Great Balls of Fire- Caught in the Wake- Family Ties that Bind- Just Outside the Door- Pitch Black- Only the Wind- A Brush with the Unknown- Hide and Shriek.…

Hardback or Cased Book. Condition: New. Easy Chinese Recipes: Family Favorites from Dim Sum to Kung Pao. Book.