tuttle publishing aug 2024 (12 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Enjoy fresh and delicious Japanese meals with the ease of cooking in your own kitchen!

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - '.an amazing tale, told in a fast-paced and entertaining style.' --Publishers Weekly This is the latest edition of Opening the Dragon Gate--the authorized biography of contemporary Taoist master Wang Liping (1949--). Wang is an 18th generation transmitter of Dragon Gate Taoism. This book tells the true story of his apprenticeship in Taoist wizardry, as well as the specialized body of knowledge, mystical wisdom and ritualized practice accumulated and refined over eleven centuries. His story begins with a seemingly chance encounter with three Taoist elders when he was a young boy. What follows is a philosophical quest in a coming-of-age tale like no other, playing out in mountainside temples and remote reaches of China. Wang's story parallels that of the Dalai Lama, as--like Tibetan Buddhists--Dragon Gate Taoists identify, raise and train specially chosen youngsters to become the holders, guardians and transmitters of their ancient, esoteric spiritual wisdom. While few of us will become spiritual gurus like Wang, his story speaks clearly and concisely to modern readers who are on their own 'chosen paths,' seeking their own forms of self-cultivation, enlightenment, wisdom and a life of greater harmony and truth.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Ninja master and survival expert Hakim Isler presents modern day survival strategies based on the techniques of Japan's ancient ninja. If you find yourself in an unexpected extreme situation -- while wilderness camping, hiking or adventuring off the beaten path -- a fundamental understanding of your surroundings can make the difference between life and death. By harnessing the powers of nature, the ninja built a legendary reputation as survivalists with an ability to thrive in even the most inhospitable situations. By studying their ancient philosophy and techniques, alongside modern science, you can prepare yourself to survive in any outdoor environment. Gain real survival skills for the modern day based in the Buddhist philosophy of the five elements: Earth -- protection from the harsh elements using trees, leaves, dirt, grass, and vines to build shelter; Water -- effectively cool off when overheated and avoid dehydration; Fire -- properly use fire to warm the body and to purify water by boiling it; Wind -- harness the power of wind to ventilate shelters, smoke meat and help build fires; Void -- apply knowledge and creativity while developing a survival plan. Isler has over 20 years of experience as a martial artist, Special Forces soldier and security expert. With over 135 full-color photos and 60 illustrations detailing these time-tested methods, this book offers insights that are extremely practical.'.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Back, SamEe (illustrator). Neuware - In Korean Folk Songs, music teacher Robert Choi shares 14 of Korea's best-loved classic children's songs--with musical scores and lyrics in both Korean and English.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Tavernier, Baptiste (illustrator). Neuware - This seminal work by historian Alexander Bennett presents a broad overview of the Japanese 'Way of the Warrior' as it is expressed in scores of classical Japanese texts written by famous Samurai themselves.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The result of extensive research, including an analysis of over 140 active shooter/killer incidents, Krav Maga Extreme Survival provides an apolitical view of personal safety--concentrating on practical methods to survive violent situations. In his third book, Gershon Ben Keren explains how Krav Maga techniques can be used to survive some of the most relevant, extreme situations including carjackings, home invasions and attempted mass killings. The book also details predator profiling methods to aid in the prediction, prevention and avoidance of violence. Demonstrating effective solutions that have been tried and tested in both the real world and through reconstructions of real-life events, each section of Krav Maga Extreme Survival presents detailed instructions alongside a series of photographs that show how to defend yourself and others against: - Attacks in workplaces, homes and public places- Instances of domestic violence including violent and abusive relationships- Assailants armed with knives, handguns, long barrel firearms, explosives, and improvised weapons- Attacks in cars and other confined and restricted spaces- Vehicular rammings- Unarmed attackers- One-on-one assaults and attacks targeting a group Emphasizing a dynamic assessment of your environment, combined with a rapid response, Krav Maga Extreme Survival teaches practitioners to neutralize an assailant's advantage early, before the situation escalates.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Create your own original comic book story!

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A famous samurai murder mystery finally brought to life in graphic novel form!

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A collection of 15 classic Chinese folk stories--passed down from generation to generation--presented in both Chinese and English. Welcome to the fascinating world of Chinese folklore. The fifteen stories in this book address universal concerns such as the origins of humankind, the impact of wars and natural disasters, the great deeds of cultural heroes, the struggle for dignity and justice for the common man, and the yearnings of the human heart. For readers from around the world, this book is a window to some of the historical and cultural facets of China that remain relevant today. These stories can be enjoyed in English by readers with no knowledge of Chinese, while the bilingual format and vocabulary lists are an added bonus for language students. Each story is given in parallel Chinese and English versions, and is accompanied by a short essay about its historical context, a vocabulary list, discussion questions, and native speaker audio recordings. Enjoy fifteen classic Chinese folk tales, including: - 'Taming the New Year's Beast' -- How the Lunar New Year festival came about, celebrated after the ferocious monster Nian was frightened off by sparks, explosive noises and the color red when it came hunting for children and animals.- 'Two Virtuous Mothers of Ancient China' -- The true story of two widowed mothers who raised their sons to become great men. One used gentle persuasion; the other used strict discipline. It is left to the reader to decide which method is the more effective.- 'The Chinese Romeo and Juliet' -- A classic tale of tragic love, Zhu Yingtai, the beloved daughter of a local official, is disguised as a young male scholar to study in Hangzhou -- some distance away from her home. While she was in the academy she met a soulmate, Liang Shanbo, and as they studied together for three years, she developed feelings for him. - 'Judge Bao Takes On the Emperor's Son-in-Law' -- The famous Judge Bao decided to right a wrong when the emperor's son-in-law, Chen Shimei, committed bigamy by pretending to be single in order to become the imperial son-in-law. He even attempted to hide this crime by obliterating his wife and two children, but was thwarted by Judge Bao, who risked his own life and career to carry out justice.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An irresistibly cute guide to drawing princesses, packed with fun activities!

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - '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 Judith Clancy. It contains lyrical images and poetic essays describing Kyoto's most famous gardens--most of them now UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including: - Kyoto's Old Imperial Palace Garden: A massive walled complex filled with flowering plants, trees and buildings which served as the official residence of the Japanese emperor for over 500 years before 1868 and is now a public park.- Heian Jingu Shrine Garden: Constructed on the site of the ancient capital and filled with lush greenery, ponds, rocks, bridges and pavilions which float above the water, providing a sense of tranquility and natural beauty.- Ginkaku-ji Pure Land Garden: An earthly paradise featuring a massive truncated mound of packed sand that is resculpted by hand daily, this site was originally designed as a private villa by one of Kyoto's rulers then turned into a Zen Buddhist temple upon his death.- Kinkaku-ji Estate Garden: Perhaps Kyoto's most recognizable sight, a Golden Pavilion perched on the edge of a tranquil pond on whose smooth surface are reflected beautiful rocks and cypress trees placed all around it.- Ryoan-ji Zen Rock Garden: The purest expression of a world in miniature, expressed as a sea of raked gravel with islands of natural stone and moss set in its midst, walled off from the outside world to provide a place for meditation and contemplation.- Saiho-ji Moss Garden: Famed for its moist and soft, shimmering green covering of moss, this unique estate was designed in the 14th century and radically altered the art of the Japanese garden.- Tofuku-ji Zen Garden: An ancient temple site which contains some of the best examples of a new 'contemporary' gardening style pioneered by Mirei Shigemori in the early 20th century, featuring enormous rocks set in a sea of raked gravel and irregular checkboard squares set in a soft bed of moss ringed by azalea bushes.- Plus two dozen other masterful gardens!Simmons' sensitive photos present a fresh, contemporary look at these timeless gardens while Clancy's graceful descriptions provides historic, aesthetic and cultural context. This new edition has been updated and revised, with many new photographs added.

Kombiprodukt. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - \*\*Winner of the Moonbeam Children's Book Award Bronze Medal\*\*.