Tuttle publishing dez 2022 (6 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Dive into language learning with this comprehensive introduction to Vietnamese! This book teaches you to speak, read and write Vietnamese quickly through practical everyday conversations and concise notes on everything from pronunciation and tones to grammar. All Vietnamese words and sentences are given in the usual forms with phonetic equivalents for easy pronunciation, along with English meanings. The key features of this book include: - Carefully-designed lessons for beginners with no prior experience- Basic vocabulary and sentence patterns used in daily conversations- Extensive exercises and drills to help you practice what you have learned- Cultural notes to help you understand Vietnamese customs and norms- Free native-speaker audio recordings and printable flash cards available online>This is a complete language learning course for beginners, making it the all-in-one guide that the apps don't offer.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A comprehensive guide to understanding Vietnam's long and tumultuous history A Brief History of Vietnam explores the turbulent history of a land that has risen from the ashes of war to become the newest Asian tiger economy. This book expertly examines the history of a people and a nation with ancient roots which only took its current shape in the 19th century under French colonial rule, and its current name in 1945. Before that, Vietnam was known by many names, under many rulers. Located in the geographic center of Southeast Asia, the country we call 'Vietnam' was ruled by China, then by a series of Vietnamese emperors, and by the French. A devastating, decades-long conflict for independence ensued, ending with the conclusion of the Vietnam War in 1975. Key topics discussed in this fascinating book include: - China's ancient conquest of Vietnam and the millennia-long struggle of the Vietnamese for independence from their powerful neighbor to the north- The reign of the Nguyen dynasty, the last dynasty to rule Vietnam, with its capital at the ancient city of Hue, today a UNESCO World Heritage Site- The story of Ho Chi Minh, educated in France, who attended the Treaty of Versailles to advocate for independence and became Vietnam's first president after the French were defeated- The country's miraculous emergence from three decades of war and how it has embarked on the path to becoming one of the world's fastest-growing economies today Journalist Bill Hayton's accessible prose makes A Brief History of Vietnam an essential study of a complex culture at the heart of Southeast Asia--and the roots of its current economic dynamism.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This complete guide provides lessons and insights from 100 professional artists! Imagine an art class taught by 100 professional Japanese manga and anime illustrators. In much the same way, this essential guide gathers the collective knowledge, tips and techniques from over 100 anime and manga artists. The lessons cover everything from the basics of figure drawing and posing to advanced cutting-edge digital illustration and coloration techniques. The 200 step-by-step lessons include: - Anatomy and body structure- Facial features and expressions- Drawing clothing and accessories- Digital painting and coloration techniques- Composition and narrative structure- And much more!Learn to Draw Exciting Anime & Manga Characters features full-color examples that focus on the fine details as well as the big-picture, broad-stroke basics. With over 600 sample illustrations to guide the reader, this book offers tips and techniques for traditional hand-drawing and digital design alike. This is the anime and manga drawing guide that all aspiring artists need.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Create exquisite, long-lasting quilled paper flowers with this step-by-step detailed guide! With the help of Japanese quilling expert Motoko Maggie Nakatani, you can create breathtaking quilled flowers with just a few inexpensive tools and paper quilling strips. Her simple roll-shape-and-paste method is perfect for beginners--allowing you to quickly create dozens of different flowers. A Beginner's Guide to Quilling Paper Flowers has all the information you need to embark on this fascinating hobby using easy-to-follow, step-by-step photographic instructions. Make 32 different varieties of quilled flowers, including: - Roses--with frilly petals and ornate leaves for sweet and romantic gift decorations!- Gerbera--with a graduated 3-level 'wedding cake' effect that makes it the highlight of any display!- Japanese Wisteria--whose contrasting colors and cascading blossoms make a memorable impression!- Black-Eyed Susans--with clever arrangement of the petals creating a unique 3D effect!- Dogwood Blossoms--whose intricate harp-shaped petals really showcase your skill as a quillist!- And dozens of others!This complete how-to guide has templates and detailed step-by-step instructions as well as information on how to use and display your beautiful paper flowers--as gift toppers, framed displays, handmade cards, photo frames and in shadow box displays.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - For beginning learners of Vietnamese, here's everything needed to learn the language effectively! Speak, read and write Vietnamese as it's actually used in real-life contexts in Vietnam today. This book has everything you need to learn the language effectively and to quickly achieve basic proficiency. - No prior knowledge of Vietnamese is necessary - Learn to communicate in everyday situations - Connect with the cultural context of the language - Includes 8 hours of native-speaker audio recordingsElementary Vietnamese was originally developed for classroom use at Harvard University and is designed to provide a solid grounding in Vietnamese grammar, usage and pronunciation. The lessons are carefully structured to guide you through the essential sentence patterns from your first encounter with them in dialogues to more detailed explanations and exercises. Each lesson contains a helpful cultural note and commonly-used proverbs and idiomatic expressions. This revised edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect recent developments in the language and culture. It includes audio recordings by native Vietnamese speakers for all of the lessons. Innovative pronunciation drills help you to improve your pronunciation and new usage examples, exercises and photos explore the diversity, heritage and history of today's Vietnam.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Discover everything there is to know about sushi! Sushi has taken the world by storm. Now, brilliant young Tokyo-based sushi chef Jun Takahashi wants to share his love and scientific knowledge of sushi-making with the world! His mastery of all things sushi is unparalleled and will appeal to professional chefs and sushi amateurs alike. With the help of gorgeous color photos and informative charts and diagrams, Takahashi and his two co-authors, Hidemi Sato and Mitose Tsuchida, cover the full range of sushi-making topics--from the biology and scientific composition of the ingredients, to the techniques sushi chefs learn over years of difficult training, to basic recipes for Tokyo-style sushi rice, sauces, condiments, and side dishes. The book's sections include lessons on how to: - Find all types of seafood, such as eel, sea urchins, tuna, etc.- Marinate fish with kombu seaweed.- Cure fish with vinegar and sugar.- Use and maintain high-quality Japanese sushi knives and an Ohitsu (a wooden rice container).- Recognize the anatomy of a fish, different ways to cut a fish, and where to find the best meat.- Shuck and prepare clams, such as the Mirugai Clam.- Identify vinegar varieties and soy sauces.- Prepare wasabi as well as grate, boil, and pickle ginger. - Cook with heat and the differences between simmering (grilling) and dry-cooking (pan frying).- Perfect traditional Japanese dishes, such as the tamago-yaki, Japanese Omelet.- Recipes for 23 different types of sushi.Whether you're a professional chef, a casual lover of Japanese cuisine, or a sushi fanatic, this beautiful book will provide fascinating insights into the world of Japan's iconic national dish.…