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When the Buddha was asked to sum up his teachings in a single word he said awareness experiencing the whole of reality, seeing what is, and being entirely in the present. In this way, the mind is made free. In Buddhism Plain and Simple, Zen priest and long-time teacher Steve Hagen presents this heart of Buddhist teaching, pared down to its essence and explained in simple, everyday language. This best-selling beginner's guide to Buddhism text has served international readers at all levels of study and practice since it was originally published over a decade ago. More than 300,000 copies in various formats have sold to date and is now available in a brand new, high-quality paperback edition. Buddhism Plain and Simple is the perfect beginner's mind introduction to the practice of being awake and in touch with the here and now.

Master Hiragana & Katakana — The Essential Japanese Writing Workbook! Whether you're planning a trip to Japan, diving into anime and manga, or starting your language journey, this bestselling, beginner-friendly workbook makes learning the Japanese alphabet simple, fun, and effective. With clear stroke-by-stroke guides, real vocabulary, and tons of practice, you'll quickly build confidence reading and writing Hiragana and Katakana. Perfect for travelers, students, and anime fans — no prior experience needed! Step-by-step lessons for all 92 kana characters Stroke order charts & writing practice sheets Online audio for perfect pronunciation Quizzes, flash cards, and vocabulary examples Ideal for self-study, class use, or JLPT prep Unlike dense textbooks or distracting apps, this workbook keeps it simple and hands-on. You'll build muscle memory through writing and start recognizing kana in the wild, from signs and menus to subtitles and conversations. By the end you'll be reading and writing basic Japanese with confidence — and ready to take on the next level (Kanji and beyond)!

"This is the book on K-pop everybody has been waiting for.…A must-read!" —Charlotte Naudin, PR Manager, Torpedo Productions K-Pop Now! examines Korea's high-energy pop music and is written for its growing legions of fans. Pop culture expert Mark Russell features the most famous groups and singers and takes an insider's look at how they have made it to the top. In 2012, Psy's song and music video "Gangnam Style" took the world by storm. But K-Pop, the music of Psy's homeland of Korea, has been winning fans with its infectious melodies and high-energy fun since long before that. Featuring talented singers and eye-catching visuals, K-Pop is the music of the moment. Although K-Pop is a relatively new phenomenon in the West, it is rapidly gaining traction and reaching much larger audiences —thanks in large part to social media like YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram — the Girls Generation single "Gee" has almost three hundred million views! K-Pop Now! includes: Profiles of current K-Pop artists and their hits. A look at Seoul's trendiest hangout spots. Interviews with top artists like Kevin from Ze:A and Brian Joo from Fly to the Sky. A look at the K-Pop idols of tomorrow. You'll meet the biggest record producers, the hosts of the insanely popular "Eat Your Kimchi" website, and K-Pop groups like Big Bang, TVXQ, 2NE1, Girls Generation, HOT, SES, FinKL Busker Busker, and The Koxx. The book also includes a guide for fans who plan to visit Seoul to explore K-Pop up close. Join the K-Pop revolution today!

Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging, is more than simply putting flowers in a container. It is a disciplined art form in which the arrangement is a living thing, where nature and humanity are brought together. "Ikebana: The Art of Arranging Flowers, " a classic Ikebana text, has now been completely updated for modern readers. Written by Shozo Sato, a well-respected and renowned Ikebana expert, this book presents a fascinating overview of the history of Ikebana to present day, and introduces classic Ikebana styles such as Rikka, Seika and Moribana to Freestyle. The reader is familiarized with the tools of Ikebana and the basic Ikebana flower-arranging techniques. Simple and detailed instructions guide Ikebana enthusiasts through the process of making dozens of stunning arrangements.

Winner of the 2006 American Horticultural Society Book Award! "The Art of the Japanese Garden" traces the development and blending of gardening traditions, as well as the inclusion of new features as gardening reached new heights of sophistication on Japanese soil. The book features a number of the most notable gardens in Japan, including graveled courtyards, early aristocratic gardens, esoteric and paradise gardens, Zen gardens, warrior gardens, tea gardens and stroll gardens.

In 2003, Marisa Baggett boarded a Greyhound bus with a one-way ticket to Los Angeles and $300 in her pocket to study at the California Sushi Academy. After graduation, Marisa moved to Memphis, Tennessee, where her passion for sushi, her southern background and determination to use local, sustainable ingredients resulted in the development of unconventional and delectable sushi! In "Sushi Secrets," Marisa shares with you both traditional and nontraditional sushi, all of them delicious and all of them very easy to make. Marisa includes surefire recipes for making perfect sushi rice, tips on how to find and buy the freshest seafood and sustainability and how to achieve it at home. Plus, with her background as a pastry chef, Marisa has created a dessert chapter that will make your mouth water! With this book you'll be ready to prepare a host of sushi and sashimi recipes and it gives loads of hints on how to slash otherwise lengthy prep times. From the traditional favorites to new and unique combinations, "Sushi Secrets" will have you rolling delicious sushi like a pro in no time at all. Recipes include: Scallop Carpaccio Sashimi Avocado and Pomegranate Nigiri Pork Thin Rolls with Gingered Cherries Pickled Okra Thick Rolls Short Ribs Sushi Bowl "Cat"erpillar Rolls Faux Eel Hand Rolls Fudge Wontons with Peanut Dipping Sauce Fried Cherry Hand Pies

Japanese residential design has evolved as a distinctive response to social, political, and climatic pressures--along with the powerful individual ideas of its architects. "Japan Houses" presents 26 of the country's finest contemporary houses in breathtaking photographs and with insightful text.

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 varied Asian cultures, from India to China, Japan and 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. Michael Freeman, a renowned author-photographer, illustrates his forays into some of Asia's loveliest homes, spaces that showcase what contemporary Asian design truly is.

Thick thatched roofs and rough mud plaster walls. Intricate carved wood transoms and precisely woven tatami mats each element of traditional Japanese architecture tells a story. InTraditional Japanese Architecture, author Mira Locher explores how each of these stories encompasses the particular development, construction, function and symbolism inherent in historic architectural elements. From roofs, walls and floors to door pulls and kettle hangers,Traditional Japanese Architecturesituates these elements firmly within the natural environment and traditional culture of Japan.

The Living Housewas the first book of its kind to present a detailed picture of the house within the social and symbolic worlds of Southeast Asian peoples. A pioneering title that has become a classic, this exemplary text draws on many sources of information, from architects and anthropologists, to the author's own firsthand research. As it probes into the centrally significant role of houses within Southeast Asian social systems,The Living Housereveals new insights into kinship systems, gender symbolism and cosmological ideas, ultimately uncovering basic themes concerning the idea of life and life processes themselves. A vivid picture emerges of how people shape buildings and buildings shape people, as rules about layout and uses of space have an impact on social relationships. Although intended first and foremost as a work of anthropology,The Living Housewill also appeal to architects, scholars and the interested general reader.

Filled with light and simplicity and existing in close harmony with the natural world, Japanese interior design has long been renowned for its spare beauty, utility and grace. More and more people outside of Japan have come to appreciate its tranquil allure, and are incorporating uniquely Japanese features into their homes. Whether you're remodeling your house, redesigning your apartment, or just looking for a book of design ideas,Japan Homeis a beautiful and indispensable resource full of practical information, shopping resources and of course, inspiration.

Bali - an island paradise that inspires countless dreams of tropical beaches, exotic people and gorgeous views. More than just an increasingly popular tourist destination, Bali is also a global leader in tropical design, showcased in all its glory inBali Home. With coverage of over 100 homes, garden estates, hotels, restaurants and more, this book gives a tantalizing glimpse of the latest design trends coming out of Bali. Full-color photography, both of decorative details and architectural concepts, is accompanied by an insightful text that gives attainable interior design tips to tropical dream seekers.

Bali - an island paradise that inspires countless dreams of tropical beaches, exotic people and gorgeous views. More than just an increasingly popular tourist destination, Bali is also a global leader in tropical design, showcased in all its glory inBali Home. With coverage of over 100 homes, garden estates, hotels, restaurants and more, this book gives a tantalizing glimpse of the latest design trends coming out of Bali. Full-color photography, both of decorative details and architectural concepts, is accompanied by an insightful text that gives attainable interior design tips to tropical dream seekers.

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The Learner's Kanji Dictionary, based on the acclaimed Kanji Dictionary, is a portable dictionary created specially for students of the Japanese language. This compact paperback edition provides the same radical system and multi-compound reference system as found in the Kanji Dictionary. An added feature is an index by stroke count, invaluable to all beginners.This handy character dictionary includes 2,882 character entries and 12,073 compounds. The character entries are ordered according to the system of 79 Radicals. The dictionary contains information about writing, form, structure, etc. of each of the characters, as well as approximately 700 surnames and 600 given names. It is possible to lookup all the characters through an alphabetical pronunciation index. The supplement contains the frequency tables of surnames and given names.