Tuttle publishing sep 2022 (3 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This is a handy and comprehensive Japanese dictionary intended for use in a business setting. Tuttle Japanese Business Dictionary contains over 4,000 key terms that provide the essential vocabulary for clear and productive discussions between Japanese and English speaking businesspeople. These terms are usually used to clarify negotiating positions and to settle contract terms and conditions. Each term is listed alphabetically, with the Romanized pronunciation (including the author's unique phonetic system) to facilitate correct pronunciation. The Japanese script is given, followed by its English explanation. Where appropriate, example sentences are also included to demonstrate the proper usage of the terms. Useful information in the front of the book includes a section on how to use the dictionary, special language pointers, Japanese business etiquette and common Japanese expressions.- Over 4,000 contemporary business terms.- A guide to business phrases and etiquette.- Compact and user-friendly layout.- Handy reference guide for businesspeople who frequently deal with Japanese speakers.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - \*\*2022 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year: Silver Award Winner in Graphic Novels & Comics Category\*\* \*\*Recommended by The New York Public Library as one of its 50 best comics for adults\*\*\*\*A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection\*\* Traitor or hero Discover the truth behind the legendary Tokyo Rose. Tokyo Rose: Zero Hour tells the true story of Iva Toguri, a Japanese American woman who was visiting her relatives in Tokyo shortly before the attack on Pearl Harbor. Trapped in Japan, Iva refused to renounce her American citizenship. But she was forced to take a job with Radio Tokyo to host 'Zero Hour,' a propaganda broadcast aimed at demoralizing American troops--in the role of the infamous Tokyo Rose, 'The Siren of the Pacific.' The dramatic events recounted in this story include: - Iva's arrest by the Americans, who eventually found that her actions were blameless - Her emotional return to the United States and the racially-motivated public outcry that led to her re-arrest and prosecution for treason - The dishonest actions of prosecutors who coerced witnesses into providing false evidence against her - The six years she spent in prison, and her eventual pardon by President Ford in 1977Written by Andre Frattino and illustrated by Kate Kasenow, Tokyo Rose: Zero Hour has an introduction explaining the 'Tokyo Rose' phenomenon and the devastating effects of World War II on Asian-American communities that continue to reverberate. In a world rife with misinformation and racial prejudice, the story of Tokyo Rose has never been more relevant. Kasenow, Kate (illustrator).…

Kombiprodukt. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Fold & play! Learning to fold simple paper models is just the beginning in Origami Games for Kids! Children of all ages can enjoy playing 15 interactive games with their finished origami crafts. The paper models can be used to play 15 simple but highly entertaining games that will keep children engaged for hours, and allow them to collaborate as well as compete. Everything you need is in this box--a full-color instruction book, 48 sheets of high-quality folding papers, and 75 stickers to decorate the finished models. It only takes a minute or two to fold up each game piece, and then you can use them to play the following exciting games: - Balancing Act--Who can keep the spinning wing balanced on the pyramid longer - Basket Bombs--Shoot the ball through the hoop using the catapult!- Bowl 'Em Over--How many bowling pins can you knock down at one time - Can You Top This --Build a tower of triangle chips as high as you can!- Chip Toss--How many triangle chips can you juggle between two inverted pyramids - Fill 'Er Up--Who can flip the most balls into the box using the dragon's nose - Football--Scoot the football in between the goal posts to score!- Frog Olympics--Spring the frog into, over or on top of the box!- Ghost Dodgers--Can you slide a triangle chip under the ghost without knocking it over - Leap Frog--Keep the leaping frog leaping as long as possible!- Pick Up Chips--Carefully remove the triangle chips one at a time without jostling the adjacent ones!- Slay the Dragon--Take turns launching footballs at the dragon on the goal post until he's knocked down!- Snap Dragon--Slide a penny under your opponent's dragon without getting 'pinched!'- Stormy Seas--Who can blow the sailboat from one end of the path to the other in the shortest time - Timber!--Stack as many sheets as possible on top of the 'tree' before it falls over! These games will appeal to kids of all ages and personalities. Beyond having fun, origami engages children's minds with the physical world--allowing them to make discoveries and solve problems. Research shows that origami stimulates the logical and creative sides of the brain, so both zones are actively engaged when folding. It also teaches the basics of geometry and has concrete benefits for developing minds. Whether at home, at a birthday party, on vacation, or in the classroom, Origami Games for Kids Kit will provide hours of creative, hands-on fun for everyone! This kit contains: - A full-color 48-page origami instruction book- 48 sheets of high-quality, double-sided origami paper- 15 different paper models used to play 15 exciting games- Over 50 colorful stickers to decorate the models.…