Tuttle publishing nov 2020 (10 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A book that will make you see fabric in a whole new way!From its origins as wrapping cloths made from scraps of fabric to its place in contemporary textile art shows, Bojagithe traditional art of Korean patchwork quiltingis a wonderfully versatile mode of expression that can transform a room or a wardrobe.Written by master instructor Choi Yangsook, Korean Patchwork Quilting teaches you step-by-step techniques through the art of assembling bits of lightweight fabric, by means of invisible seams, to create contemporary pieces for your home and life.The 37 projects in this book include:- Hangings for walls and windows- Exquisite table runners and table cloths- Delicate bags and pouches- Zakka ('miscellaneous') accessories- Quirky jewelry pieces- And more!This Korean folk craft has played an important role in Korean culture for centuries. The distinct 'window pane' appearance of a Bojagi quilt often resembles a modern abstract painting or stained glass window, but can also be made of single-color fabric for an elegant look.Lessons, diagrams and templates, along with a few simple knotting and embroidery techniques, present a wide range of projects so that novices can try their hand and more experienced quilters can enjoy a satisfying challenge.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Cut, place and embellish. With the easy 3-step technique and design guidelines in Easy Ikebana, making an extraordinary flower arrangement is that simple!You don't need exotic flowers or expensive vases to create a stunning floral arrangement. Even a single flower from your garden or local market, combined with a simple container that matches its size and shape, will result in a uniquely beautiful addition to your space. Water, a pair of scissors, and maybe a few leaves, sprigs, or wildflowers are the only other items you'll need to complete your arrangement.With Easy Ikebana, even the most inexperienced beginner will:- Become familiar with different types of seasonal flowers, what they require and how to handle them- Develop a sense of proportion to create a balanced arrangement- Learn how to choose and use greenery in your arrangements, whether you're placing one flower or several- Pick up tips for making cut flowers last longer- Discover ways to make a strong statement using very few componentsThese arrangements show how striking understatement can benot to mention how affordable. The gentle lessons in this book will make flower-arranging a relaxing and satisfying activity season after season, and the stunning photos will inspire practitioners at all levels with the beauty and power of simplicitythe heart of ikebana.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Sashiko: the needlework form of both decorative and functional embroidery developed in Japan many centuries ago.With just four key materials neededneedle, thread, thimble and fabricSashiko stitches have long been a favorite for quilting and embroidery. Today, the style is popular in the visible mending movement because of its simplicity, efficiency and aesthetic appeal. With Simply Sashiko, you can apply centuries-old Japanese techniques to your home, clothing and accessories in a fun, modern way.This book gives you simple but thorough lessons on the ins and outs (literally) of 36 different sashiko patterns, plus designs for stylish home and personal accessories so you can try them out, including:- Decorative pouches- Little purses- Placemats and napkins- Covered brooches and buttons- And much more!Step-by-step instructions and detailed color photos show you everything from transferring patterns to perfecting your stitch technique. User-friendly templates help you keep your motifs balanced and even, while color combinations ranging from the traditional white and indigo to multicolored threads on primary colored backgrounds inspire you to get creative with these basic stitches.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This workbook is designed to accompany the Continuing Mandarin Chinese Textbook and offers a wealth of carefully-designed practice activities to help you solidify every aspect of your Chinese skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. It includes copious drills, exercises, and other practice materials. Online audio and video files are available for use in the relevant exercises.The lessons in this workbook correspond to the 24 lessons in the Continuing Mandarin Chinese Textbook. The materials in this workbook are meant to be completed by students outside of class, to strengthen and consolidate their understanding of the materials in the textbook.Each lesson of the workbook contains two parts. Each part has two sets of listening comprehension exercises, one translation exercise, one character practice sheet, and one reading and writing exercise. Lessons 13 and 24 of the textbook are review lessons and therefore have no corresponding workbook materials.…

Poster. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A handy cheat sheet providing more than 1,000 key Korean vocabulary words and phrases in an at-a-glance, easy-to-carry format!This language card is an essential resource for those studying for the TOPIK test, and invaluable for anyone who wants to quickly build their command of Korean vocabulary.Designed for convenience, this study card is:- Laminated: to hold up over time and avoid being ruined by coffee spills- 3 hole punched: giving the option to put it in a binder- 8.5x11 inches: to easily fit into a folder or notebook alongside other study materials- A quick reference: alongside the vocabulary, a chart for the Korean alphabet is also includedEach English vocabulary word is given in Hangul and romanized script, presented in easy-to-read color-coded charts. Online audio recordings give native-speaker pronunciation for every word.Vocabulary items are laid out in clearly defined sections, including:- Daily Expressions- Countries, nationalities and language- Personal information- Numbers & money- Months, days of the month & days of the week- Seasons- Clock time & time expressions- Colors- Hobbies- Food and drink- People and families- Occupations, education & classroom items- Places, transport & direction words- Adverbs, verbs & adjectives- Parts of the body & clothing- Weather, climate and natural disasters- Pop culture.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The legendary Samurai, and the sharp-edged katanas they mastered, are the point of this thrill-seeking guide to drawing swordfights, battle scenes and skirmishes.The Complete Guide to Drawing Dynamic Manga Sword Fighters provides a highly detailed series of lessonsideal for digital artistsstarting with the body, the fighter's stance and the various ways your characters can be twisted, torqued and turned into powerful poses. No detail is overlooked: from the grip on the weapon to the intense look on your character's face. Also included is an entire chapter devoted to the various razor-sharp weapons your characters can come armed with.This invaluable manga drawing guide then concludes with a gallery of full-color scenes, poses and anime stills showing important, aspirational details: captivating scenes, compelling characters and powerful weapons at the ready.With this book, intermediate artists of all ages can refine their style and add intensity, authenticity and drama to their stories. Enjoy as your characters slash, fence and fight their way through your own custom-designed action manga.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - With these fun, easy and delicious recipes, anyone can venture into the world of bento boxesno special tools or containers necessary!Hosts of popular NHK World cooking show Bento Expo, Marc Matsumoto and Maki Ogawa share their bento-making expertise on the pages of this stunningly photographed cookbook. As a Japanese-American, Marc is ideally placed to help Western readers add Japanese touches to their lunches with easy-to-find ingredients. As a Japanese mom of teenage boys, Maki is an expert at creating simple yet delicious bento box combinations that can be put together easily every morning. Together they have created an accessible, authentic bento cookbook that everyone will enjoy.Ultimate Bento is packed with practical techniques, step-by-step instructions, and useful tips for 85 recipes that can be mixed-and-matched for 25 nutritionally balanced bento box lunches. Each bento in this book costs under $3 per serving, so you and your family can save money while also eating healthier.Recipes include:- Summer Rolls- Japanese-style Coleslaw- Wasabi Chicken- Snap Pea Stir-Fry- Yakitori Chicken Skewers- Mini Stuffed Peppers- Ginger Pork.…

Poster. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A handy cheat sheet providing more than 700 key Japanese vocabulary words and phrases in an at-a-glance, easy-to-carry format!This language card is an invaluable tool for anyone who wants to quickly build their command of Japanese vocabulary, and an essential resource for those studying for JLPT N5, N4 and the AP Japanese Language and Culture test.Designed for convenience, this study card is:- Laminated: to hold up over time and avoid being ruined by coffee spills- 3 hole punched: giving the option to put it in a binder- 8.5x11 inches: to easily fit into a folder or notebook alongside other study materials- A quick reference: alongside the vocabulary, Hiragana and Katakana alphabet charts are provided for convenienceEach English vocabulary word is given three Japanese renditionsKanji, Kana, and romanized Japanese, presented in easy-to-read, color-coded charts. Online audio recordings give native-speaker pronunciation for every word.Vocabulary items are laid out in clearly defined sections, including:- Daily Expressions- Countries, Nationalities and Language- People and Families & Personal Information- Numbers, Counters & Money- Clock Time & Time Expressions- Days of the Week, Months of the Year & Days of the Month- Seasons and Calendar & Weather, Climate and Natural Disasters- Basic Verbs, Adverbs of Degree and Frequency, Adjectives & Conjunctions- Where is it - Colors and Shapes- Education, Workplace & Occupations- Clothing, Body and Health- IT, Communications and Media- Ecology- Globalization.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - These origami decorations may look complex and expensive, but they are actually easy to create and will never wilt or shed, making them highly economical!Each wreath is assembled from a number of paper sheets that are folded and then cleverly slotted together. No glue or tape required! The ring itself is held together by the tension of the individual paper pieces using the techniques of modular origami. Full-color, step-by-step instructions help you fold and assemble these beautiful pieces.Different designs are provided for each month of the year34 in alland you can endlessly vary the colors and materials, which are readily available in any craft store. Here are just a few of the seasonal and festive themes found in this book:- Valentine Hearts- Spring Cherry Blossoms- Tulips and Roses- Shooting Stars- Goldfish and Bunnies- Fall Harvest- Christmas- And many more!This is a simple and creative way to add touches of beauty to your home or to create low-cost decorations for weddings, parties, holidays, and other special occasions.These versatile designs can be used in many creative ways:- Wall and door hangings- Table centerpieces - Tree ornaments and toppers- Doorknob hangers- Picture frames.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Continuing Mandarin Chinese Textbook is a new intermediate-level course in Mandarin which enables you to quickly learn the next level of the languagefollowing the first book in the series, Elementary Mandarin Chinese Textbook. The 24 lessons in this book are meant to be used in 3 hours per week of class instruction over one academic year. Students will need another 2-3 hours of outside practice and review for every hour of class time using the materials in the Continuing Mandarin Chinese Workbook that accompanies this textbook.These books can also be used by self-study learners due to the extensive explanations and free supplementary materials available including online audio and video recordings and flash cards.The entire course can be completed in 25 to 35 weeks and teaches you the basic skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing Mandarin Chinese at a conversational level. Each lesson starts with a dialogue and includes a list of new and supplementary vocabulary along with questions and grammar notes about the dialogue, a reading section and extensive exercises (that are in the Workbook).Continuing Mandarin Chinese Textbookoffers the following significant advantages over other similar textbooks:- Everyday Chinese dialogues are used for listening and practice complete with vocabulary lists and questions and storylines based on actual everyday experiences in China- Chinese grammar is explained in simple, non-technical terms with useful notes and tips given- Reading exercises are provided for all new words and phrases in each lesson- Free online audio recordings by native speakers from various parts of China help you not only acquire correct pronunciation but also to understand Chinese speakers who have different accents- Illustrations and supplementary video clips add authenticity to the dialogues in the book- A Chinese-English dictionary is provided at the back for easy referenceChinese characters and Pinyin Romanized forms are used throughout the book except for the reading exercisesso this book is usable by learners who wish to focus on learning the spoken language and do not necessarily want to learn to read and write Chinese.This textbook should be used with the accompanying Continuing Mandarin Chinese Workbook and with the accompanying audio files, which can be downloaded free directly from Tuttle Publishing's website.…