Tuttle publishing sep 2019 (11 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - - Fully romanized and designed for use by English speakers- Bidirectional Japanese-English and English-Japanese sections- Contains over 13,000 essential words, idioms and expressions- Contains the latest vocabulary for IT, smartphones and social media- The ideal dictionary for business, study and travel in Japan.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Fingerless gloves have burst onto the fashion scene in recent yearswith designers from Gucci to Kate Spade embracing this popular style. Now home knitters can create personalized fingerless gloves using original Japanese knitting patterns.From the editors of Nihon Voguethe Japanese publisher of worldwide knitting bestsellers by Hitomi Shida, Yoko Hatta, Keiko Okamoto and other top knitting designersEasy Knitted Fingerless Gloves presents an updated take on a favorite cool weather accessory with classic patterns like Fair Isle, Aran, cables and knit-and-purl, all knitted using Japanese charts and techniques. Among the 21 patterns in this book you'll find:- Fair Isle-patterned gloves with lacy cuffs- A pair of slouchy, lightweight arm warmers- Cozy picot-finished gloves with loop-stitched cuffs- Elegant beaded mohair cuffs- And more!The colorful patterns and classy neutrals offer something for every personal style and level of coziness. A few basic lessonsaimed at those who already have some knitting experienceand a step-by-step guide to the Japanese knitting symbols help simplify the process.Easy Knitted Fingerless Gloves brings knitters everywhere a step closer to Japan's much-loved styles and techniques. Once you get started, making these beauties will be as addicting as wearing them.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Sun Tzu's classic treatise The Art of War has influenced countless generationsof menwhen they find themselves on battlefields, in the office and in everyday life. On its heels comes this 'battle-plan' guide specifically addressed to women, at a time when their positions and roles in business and society are being reframed.Sun Tzu's Art of War for Women helps women find paths to success through strategies and approaches made famous in the ancient Chinese text. Co-author Catherine Huang, herself the founder and president of a multi-million dollar corporation, has personally employed these strategies in her male-dominated line of work. Sun Tzu's tested strategies aim to achieve win-win outcomes. The guidelines for doing so include:- Understanding your own strengths and weaknesses- Turning disadvantages into advantages- Thinking outside the box- Being confident in yourself and visualizing success We're living in a time when female empowerment movements have incredible momentum and exposurefrom the Women's March to Me Too, which are highlighted in the new introduction. Though framed within a different context than the current movements, this book is another great resource for helping readers to consider not only what they want to achieve, but how to make it happen. Through Sun Tzu's time-tested tenets, Sun Tzu's Art of War for Women helps women tap into their inner reserves, unleash their hidden strengths and find professional and personal fulfillment.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Container Succulents is the perfect book for container gardening beginners who don't have a lot of space to work with. The beautiful photographs of succulent decor are sure to inspire your inner gardener, interior designer and all-around house plant lover.Learn how to care for and display individual succulent varieties, or get creative with groupings that combine multiple plants with complementary colors, shapes and sizes. Whether you prefer a garden that is simple or intricate, this book covers all the basics of container selection and succulent care to ensure healthy plants.This book shows you how to:- Use the colors and textures of your containers to enhance the tones and textures of the succulents to create stunning visual combinations- Repurpose old cans and kitchenware to create interesting and healthy new homes for your succulents- Use unconventional and openwork containers (like an antique birdcage) to add a new dimension to a composition- Plant succulents in antique urns and pedestals for a touch of the unexpected- Use traditional planters and baskets to create interesting design effects- Create attractive soil surfaces and use cuttings to create original arrangements- And much more!Each arrangement includes a 'floor plan' showing you how to mix the colors, shapes and textures in ways that are pleasing to the eye and healthy for the plants. A reference guide to over 120 succulent varieties explains the different plants' characteristics to help you create compatible groupings.Even succulent beginners can get involved in this low-maintenance gardening trend. With the help of this inspirational guide, anyone can have a beautiful succulent garden in no time at all.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Modern Ninja Warfare takes a contemporary look at the stealthy methods of the Ninja (Shinobi). Ninja historian Antony Cummins, himself a skilled martial artist, takes a detailed and realistic look at the Ninja, their methods and their role in the medieval Japanese military, as well as how they compare to today's Special Forces and covert military groups. Cummins collected information from members of Special Ops, police forces, CIA and more about the techniques they use in the twenty-first century, and compares it against his extensive knowledge and research of historical ninjutsu methods. Readers will get a detailed look at the defensive strategies, engagement against specific threats, intelligence gathering, territorial concerns, mental focus and the spiritual mind-control techniques of these invisible warriorsboth of the past and present.With over 100 striking illustrations that vividly portray the Ninjas' secret world, this book shines new light on their shadowy methods. In the process, the mythical image of the Ninja is washed away revealing the reality of these commando-spies of medieval Japan. Kane, Jayson (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Start reading Easy Burmese on the way to the airport and begin communicating as soon as you land!Specially designed for beginning learners who have no prior knowledge of the language, Easy Burmese is fully romanized throughout and focused on conversational rather than written Burmese. For a fraction of the cost of expensive language products, this book introduces all the basics of the language with an emphasis on practical daily conversations and vocabulary. A complete language course and pocket dictionary in one, Easy Burmese includes:- Free, downloadable native-speaker audio recordings to help you master correct pronunciation and intonation- Structured, progressive lessons to help you build confidence and fluency quickly- Practical dialogues focused on daily communication- Manga illustrations to facilitate memorization- Useful notes on the Burmese script and pronunciation- Greetings, requests, honorific forms and etiquette tips- A dictionary of commonly-used words and phrases Kenneth Wong, a translator, author, and native Burmese speaker who emigrated to the United States, is the ideal guide for travelers who want to master spoken Burmesefast.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - - Learn how to draw manga from from real Japanese manga artists- Designed for aspiring manga artists who wish to improve their drawing skills and learn how to draw all the classic manga action poses and movements- Presents instructions for drawing over 40 different action poses in a realistic manner- Gives tips on drawing more lifelike body parts, facial expressions and hair- Provides easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for each movement and situation- A practical tracing section is included in every chapter so the reader can try their hand at drawing the poses and movements presented in the chapter- Gives professional tips on coloring and shading for a more realistic and polished look.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Decorate your desk, home, wedding or next get-together with these professional looking paper blossoms!This stunning book presents detailed instructions for eleven elegant and lifelike paper flower projects that will enhance any home or occasion. Paper flower expert Naomiki Sato starts by showing you how to fold seven types of paper roses using a variety of techniques for four- and five-sided blossoms, along with their stems, thorns and leaves, and how to assemble them.Four equally exciting papercraft projects follow, showing you how to make Japanese Cherry Blossoms, Bellflowers, tropical Plumeria (Frangipani) and Bougainvillea.Each of the eleven projects has detailed step-by-step photographs, diagrams and instructions that make these sophisticated-looking blossoms easy to make even for beginning origami folders. The book includes basic guides to paper and tools, as well as an introduction to basic origami folding techniques for novices.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The sweet story of being invisible and becoming seen.Ninja Boy has a secret. It's not that he's flunking out of Ninja Academyhis dad knows that. It's that Ninja Boy doesn't like skulking about quietly in the night, clad in black like a thief, leaving no trace of his existence. He knows he'll never be half the Ninja his father issilent as a ghost, ever ready to attack.No, this little Ninja has a different calling. He's a talented musician who expresses himself with a violin. He wants to share that passion with his dad, but is afraid his father will not approve. So what's a misguided maestro to do Summoning all the courage and passion he has, he plays a loud and beautiful violin sonata for his Ninja dad!In Ninja Boy's Secret, Tina Schneider's lively, amusing illustrations bring her character's struggles and ultimate triumph vividly to life. This Japanese-inspired picture book teaches kids valuable lessons through a fun and inspiring story. With his faithful dog in tow, Ninja Boy makes his way from silence to song in a charming tale about being true to yourself and finding your calling in life.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Japanese homes speak to the soul and provide a contemplative environment from which to experience the world.Japan Style offers rare glimpses into twenty exquisite traditional homes in Japan. The lavish photographs in this volume demonstrate how Japanese design achieves a timeless tranquility using a few very simple, natural elements.Wood is the preferred building material since it is considered a 'living' material; the country's Shinto and Zen Buddhist roots have inculcated a deep respect for nature. The houses in this book are a wonderful reminder that there are alternatives to 'big is beautiful'and that neither timelessness nor modernity has to be about using cold steel, glass and concrete.The wabi-sabi ideal, translated loosely by Frank Lloyd Wright as a 'rusticity and simplicity that borders on loneliness,' is considered the epitome of sophistication in Japanese interior design. The houses in this book invite us to rethink the wisdom of our hurried modern lifestyle and return to a simpler, slower life.The quintessential Japanese aesthetic can be seen in a 100-year-old minka farmhouse, an old merchant's machiya townhouse in Kyoto, a sprawling country Samurai villa, and in a modern seaside cottage. This book offers insights for architects and homeowners alike by providing inspiring and surprising alternatives, relevant to the design of homes anywhere in the world today.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Over thousands of years, the art of Chinese painting has evolved, while also staying loyal to its traditional roots. Despite various schools of thought, styles and techniques, three primary categories have emerged across the discipline: landscape, figure and bird-and-flower. Using fine ink and water brush strokes on paper or silk, Chinese artists have developed a unique styleone that's famous throughout the world.This book highlights 50 Chinese paintings, pulled from museum collections in China and around the world, including: - British Museum, London- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston- Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York- Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas- Osaka City Museum of Art, Osaka- Palace Museum, Beijing- Palace Museum, Taipei- Shanghai Museum, ShanghaiThe paintings shown are representative of the categories, historical periods and styles of this artistic tradition.Detailed professional interpretations and notes allow readers to learn more about the pieces themselves, the artists and the context in which they were created. Plus, photo enlargements of key details get readers up close to these masterpieces. As one of the world's oldest continuous art forms, Chinese painting has a truly special history. This comprehensive guide allows modern readers to travel through time, experiencing important moments in Chinese history and society through beautiful pieces of artwork.…