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Private Markets, Fashion Trends, Prison Camps, Dissenters and Defectors

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**Named one of the best books of 2015 by The Economist**

Private Markets, Fashion Trends, Prison Camps, Dissenters and Defectors.

North Korea is one of the most troubled societies on earth. The country's 24 million people live under a violent dictatorship led by a single family, which relentlessly pursues the development of nuclear arms, which periodically incites risky military clashes with the larger, richer, liberal South, and which forces each and every person to play a role in the "theater state" even as it pays little more than lip service to the wellbeing of the overwhelming majority.

With this deeply anachronistic system eventually failed in the 1990s, it triggered a famine that decimated the countryside and obliterated the lives of many hundreds of thousands of people. However, it also changed life forever for those who survived.

A lawless form of marketization came to replace the iron rice bowl of work in state companies, and the Orwellian mind control of the Korean Workers' Party was replaced for many by dreams of trade and profit. A new North Korea Society was born from the horrors of the eraone that is more susceptible to outside information than ever before with the advent of k-pop and video-carrying USB sticks. This is the North Korean society that is described in this book.

In seven fascinating chapters, the authors explore what life is actually like in modern North Korea today for the ordinary "man and woman on the street." They interview experts and tap a broad variety of sources to bring a startling new insider's view of North Korean societyfrom members of Pyongyang's ruling families to defectors from different periods and regions, to diplomats and NGOs with years of experience in the country, to cross-border traders from neighboring China, and textual accounts appearing in English, Korean and Chinese sources. The resulting stories reveal the horror as well as the innovation and humor which abound in this fascinating country.

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Mastering Conversational Korean (Includes Free Online Audio)

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Korean has been called "the most logical language there is," and with this friendly and thorough introduction you can quickly begin speaking conversational Korean!

With a lighthearted and effective approach, Korean for Beginners starts by showing you just how reasoned and logical the Korean alphabethangulactually is, and helps you master it quickly. Using realistic situations and conversations needed in modern Korea, commonly used vocabulary and detailed lessons, soon you'll be able to say with pride, "I know Korean!"

This book is for people who want a grasp of how to speak, write and understand Koreanand who want to enjoy things while they're at it!
Filled with fun manga illustrations and practical situationsOnline companion audio recordings provide native-speaker pronunciation of words and phrases40 short videos by teacher Bryan Park teach you how to pronounce the Hangul alphabet, vowels, and consonants
After completing Korean for Beginners you will be able to:Speak Korean as its spoken today, and read Korean hangul with ease! Converse with confidence using practical phrases and dialoguesSuccessfully communicate in modern Korean situations, such as navigating cities, ordering food in restaurants or making plans
All media content is accessible on the Tuttle Publishing website

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"Five charming novellas ... which have astonishing freshness, color, and warmth." The New Yorker

First published in 1686, this collection of five novellas by Ihara Saikaku was an immediate bestseller in the bawdy world of Genroku Japan. The book's popularity has only increased with age, making it a literary classic like Boccaccio's Decameron, or the works of Rabelais.

Each of the five stories follows a determined woman on her quest for amorous adventure:

The Story of Seijuro in Himeji Onatsu, already wise in the ways of love the tender age of sixteen.
The Barrelmaker Brimful of Love Osen, a faithful wife until unjustly accused of adultery.
What the Seasons Brought the Almanac Maker Osan, a Kyoto beauty who falls asleep in the wrong bed.
The Greengrocer's Daughter with a Bundle of Love Oshichi, willing to burn down a city to meet her samurai lover.
Gengobei, the Mountain of Love Oman, who has to compete with handsome boys to win her lover's affections.

But the book is more than a collection of skillfully told erotic tales, for "Saikaku ...could not delve into the inmost secrets of human life only to expose them to ridicule or snickering prurience. Obviously fascinated by the variety and complexity of human love, but always retaining a sense of its intrinsic dignity ... he is both a discriminating and compassionate judge of his fellow man."

Saikaku's style, as allusive as it is witty, is a challenge that few translators have dared to face, and certainly never before with the success here. Accentuated by gorgeous 17th-century illustrations. Theodore de Bary's translation manages to recapture the heady flavor of the original in this sumptuous collection of romantic tales.

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This book features over 60 sumptuous recipes originating from the four corners of the island, including classics such as appa and iddiappan (eff and string hoppers), pittu (steamed rice flour rolls), kiri bath (milk rice), ambulthiyal (claypot fish), konda kaum (topknot cakes) and an array of sambol or condiments. Stunning location photography, a detailed glossary of ingredients, and comprehensive introduction to this paradise isle, make The Food of Sri Lanka the perfect companion for your adventure into the delicious world of Sri Lankan cuisine.

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The Silent Illumination of Zen Master Hongzhi

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Cultivating the Empty Field is a modern translation of the core of Chinese Ch'an master Hongzhi's Extensive Record.

First to articulate the meditation method known to contemporary Zen practitioners as shikantaza ("just sitting") Chinese Zen master Hongzhi is one of the most influential poets in all of Zen literature. This translation of Hongzhi's poetry, the only such volume available in English, treats readers to his profound wisdom and beautiful literary gift. In addition to dozens of Hongshi's religious poems, translator Daniel Leighton offers an extended introduction, placing the master's work in its historical context , as well as lineage charts and other information about the Chinese influence on Japanese Soto Zen.

Both spiritual literature and meditation instruction, Cultivating the Empty Field is sure to inspire and delight.

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Use Origami to Craft and Unique, Personalized Greeting Cards!: Origami Book with 16 Projects

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Make beautiful origami valentines and love notes with this easy origami kit.

Use the art of origami to craft and create unique, personalized greeting cards from the heart! Perfect for those tired of sending dull, commercially produced cards, Origami from the Heart Kit will help you wow that special someone with a handmade card just for them. This beautiful paper craft kit will allow origami beginning to create not only fun and flirty origami love notes but also envelopes just right for mailing their creations.

All of the folds are simple enough to be origami-for-kids projects and are a great way to learn origami. The origami paper in the kit already has printed patterns so no paint or glue is required, just unpack and start folding right away!

This origami kit contains:A full-colored 48-page book Step-by-step instruction and diagrams Paper folding basics and tips 16 fun origami valentines projects48, 8-inch sheets of origami folding papers A variety of different colors and patternsIt's fun to create handmade origami cards, and doing so will give you a great feeling of satisfaction and accomplishment as well as another way of telling the recipient that you care.

Origami valentines include: Seal It with a Heart Valentine Unfold Me! Secret Note Photo Phrame Two Love Birds And many more...

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Uncover the true history behind the critically acclaimed FX/Hulu series "SHOGUN" in this epic biography of the man who unified Medieval Japan.

For 700 years, Japan was ruled by military commanders who waged war against one another incessantly. Shogun tells the fascinating story of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the man who finally unified and brought lasting peace to the nation. He established a new central government which enabled his descendants to rule Japan for the next 260 yearsa period in which Japanese culture as we know it today flourished.

The dramatic episodes retold in this book include:Ieyasu's crushing victory at the Battle of Sekigahara, the largest battle ever fought in JapanHis creation of a new form of government with a centralized system of control that allowed his descendants to rule Japan peacefully for the next 15 generationsIeyasu's fateful decision to limit the spread of Christianity in Japan, ultimately banning the religion and massacring tens of thousands of ardent believers
In the critically acclaimed FX/Hulu series "Shogun" audiences witness producer Hiroyuki Sanada star as military leader "Lord Yoshi Toranaga" based on the real life of Tokugawa Ieyasu. This new edition highlights the drama and pageantry of Ieyasu's life and features a new foreword by leading Japanese military historian Alexander Bennett.

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Learn all about beautiful tropical orchids with this useful and portable reference book. This handy pocket guide introduces over 120 exotic orchid species found in Southeast Asia.  Each exotic bloom is described in detail, its history of origination discussed and gardening tips are given.  Illustrated with over 120 beautiful color photographs, this book contains a wealth of botanical details, as well as fascinating information on the cultural uses of flowers.  A "must" for gardeners and non-gardeners alike<br>Periplus Handy Pocket Guides are practical field guides, useful for identifying various natural objects ranging from plants and animals to gemstones and seashells. Each page of each title throughout the series is filled with clear, precise photographs and informative text. Scientific and local language names are given.

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Turn Ordinary Paper Into Personalized Origami Messages: Kit with Origami Book, 15 Projects and 48 Origami Papers

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Make fun and useful homemade note cards with this easy origami ebook.Anyone receiving a note folded up in a mysterious way will get an extra lift of anticipation. Origami Note Cards shows how to fold paper into all kinds of different shapes. Instead of searching for a printed greeting card at a store, you may enjoy spending a few minutes folding a piece of ordinary paper into a very personal origami message.
Origami Note Cards is the perfect beginning origami ebook for crafting your own distinctive greeting cards and notes. With just a few folds, you can create unforgettable personalized cards that will let the recipient know how much you care. Perfect for birthdays, thank you notes, Christmas, Valentine's Day and just about any occasion, these beautiful folded origami note cards will make special surprises for your favorite people. You'll even learn how to make blank books just right for sharing, and origami envelopes perfect for mailing your creations. This makes a great origami for kids book and is an easy way learn origami. The folding patterns range from very simple, needing only four or five creases, to more challenging.
The origami ebook contains:A full-colored 48-page origami book Clear step-by-step

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Learn Japanese Characters with 448 Kanji Flash Cards Containing Words, Sentences and Expanded Japanese Vocabulary

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Tuttle is pleased to offer Tuttle Japanese in a Flash Volume 2, an excellent Japanese language learning resource for students of Japanese.<br>Consisting of a complete boxed set of Japanese flash cards for Japanese word recognition, vocabulary building, review and recall, Tuttle Japanese in a Flash Volume 2 provides a full range of features to assist beginning and intermediate learners, especially when used in conjunction with Volume 1. Contains 448 flash cards presenting the most common Japanese words and phrases used in everyday speech. Related terms, frequentlyused expressions and extended vocabulary are given for each item. Sample sentences demonstrate how to use each main entry. All vocabulary items are presented in Japanese script as well as their romanized form.

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A Compendium of Techniques and Variations

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Bring the ancient beauty of Chinese knots into any craft practice, and learn the many uses this intricate art form can have in your own home and style.

The Complete Book of Chinese Knotting is the culmination of 20 years of research into the ancient art of Chinese knot tying, presented in a way that's easy to learn. Inspired by the decorative knots that embellish ancient artifacts such as pots, jade, statuary, boxes, paintings and other Chinese art, the author has systematically classified each of the basic Chinese knots, many almost forgotten, and their variations.

Creative applications reveal the practical ways to incorporate Chinese knotting into everyday life, but the artistic possibilities abound toosuch as using this mini macram? for beaded jewelry.

In addition to the summary of the four major techniques for tying basic knots and the nine main ways of modifying them, the author introduces 56 brand new knots in this bookeach accompanied by helpful color photos and diagrams.

Take advantage of the little-known methods of this Chinese craft, and bring an age-old decorative tradition into your creations.

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The Complete Guide to Streetside Dining in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket and Other Areas

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For many visitors, traveling to Thailand means one thing: enjoying the delicious street food.

In Thailand's Best Street Food, freelance writer and food blogger Chawadee Nualkhair details everything that visitors need to know to track down the most delectable dishesno matter where they are hidden.

Most people think Bangkok is the only place to find great Thai street food, but Nualkhair ate her way across the country and found incredible food stalls everywhere, from Phuket in the south to Chiang Mai in the north. Even seasoned travelers may find it difficult to identify the best venuesnever mind figuring out how and what to order. Fortunately for anyone bound for Thailand, Nualkhair draws on her vast experience to provide essential tips on locating food stalls in cities across the country, including:Directions on how to find a particular stallStreet maps for each sectorEach stall's specialtyServing options, beverages, and notable extrasWhether or not seating is availableInformation on bathroom facilitiesAs an added bonus, Nualkhair includes recipes for the 12 most popular Thai street food dishes adapted for the Western kitchen. Thai street food is one of today's hottest food trends, and Thailand's Best Street Food makes it easy for foodies to savor incredible Thai foodwherever their travels take them.

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Everyday Life in Traditional Japan paints a vivid portrait of Tokugawa Japan, a time when contact with the outside world was deliberately avoided, and the daily life of the different classes consolidated the traditions that shaped modern Japan.

With detailed descriptions and over 100 illustrations, authentic samurai, farmers, craftsmen, merchants, courtiers, priests, entertainers and outcasts come to life in this magnificently illustrated portrait of a colorful society. Most works of Japanese history fail to provide enough details about the lives of the people who lived during the time. The level of detail in Everyday Life in Traditional Japan allows for a nearly complete picture of the history of Japan.

In fascinating detail, Charles J. Dunn describes how each class lived: their food, clothing, and houses; their beliefs and their fears. At the same time, he takes account of certain important groups that fell outside the formal class structure, such as the courtiers in the emperor's palace at Kyoto, the Shinto and Buddhist priests, and the other extreme, the actors and the outcasts. he concludes with a lively account of everyday life in the capital city of Edo, the present-day Tokyo.

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29 Original Paper-folding Projects: Includes Origami Book with  Instructions and Downloadable Materials

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Make colorful and fun paper craft projects with this easy origami ebook.Fun & Easy Origami is perfect for people of any age including the beginner paper folder or for those more advanced looking to expand their repertoire. This delightful paper craft ebook makes origami simple and includes a variety of animals and toys; from a flying fish, dragon puppet and birthday card to a dollhouse bed, coin trick and jump-up insect. Use it to craft eye-catching origami for your friends, to beautify your homeor as a wonderful gift for origami lovers.
All of the folds are simple enough to be origami-for-kids projects and are a great way to learn origami.
The origami ebook contains: 2 full-colored, 32-page booklets Clear step-by-step instructions Easy-to-follow diagrams 29 simple origami projectsFun & Easy Origami provides you this stunning collection of origami projects that will have you creating origami masterpieces in no time!
Origami projects include: Wind Toy Treasure Box Dragon Puppet Coin Trick UFO And many more...

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Chinese in a Flash Volume 4 continues to provide more resources for Chinese language students wishing to learn Chinese quickly and easily. This unique set of Chinese flash cards enables learners to acquire more Chinese words and their derivatives in an easy-to-use manner, at a pace to be set by the learners themselves. Common idiomatic expressions are widely distributed among the cards; learners who master these will come to appreciate the beauty of the Chinese language by using a few words to say a thousand different things.

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**Winner of Creative Child Magazine 2015 Book of the Year Award**
**Winner of Moonbeam Children's Book Awards 2015 Gold Medal**

This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Vietnamese fairy tales and other folk storiesproviding insight into a rich literary culture.

Vietnamese Children's Favorite Stories is a charming collection of fifteen tales as told by prominent storyteller Tran Thi Minh Phuoc. In it, TranMinnesota's first Vietnamese librarian and an active member of the Vietnamese-American communityrecounts cherished folktales such as "The Story of Tam and Cam" (the Vietnamese version of Cinderella), "The Jade Rabbit," and "The Legend of the Mai Flower." They make perfect new additions for story time or bedtime reading. With beautiful illustrations by veteran artists Nguyen Thi Hop and Nguyen Dong, children and adults alike will be enchanted by Tran's English retellings. Stories in which integrity, hard work and a kind heart triumph over deception, laziness, and greedas gods, peasants, kings and fools spring to life in legends of bravery and beauty, and fables about nature.

The Children's Favorite Stories series was created to share the folktales and legends most beloved by children in the East with young readers of all backgrounds in the West. Vietnamese Children's Favorite Stories will keep Vietnam's folktales alive for them and the legions of young readers who enjoy multicultural children's books and stories set in faraway lands.

Other multicultural children's books in this series include: Asian Children's Favorite Stories, Indian Children's Favorite Stories, Indonesian Children's Favorite Stories, Japanese Children's Favorite Stories, Singapore Children's Favorite Stories, Filipino Favorite Children's Stories, Favorite Children's Stories from China & Tibet, Chinese Children's Favorite Stories, Korean Children's Favorite Stories, Balinese Children's Favorite Stories..

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Phuoc Thi Minh Tran, Dong Nguyen, Thi Hop Nguyen

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12 Pop-Out Planes, Easily Assembled in Under a Minute: Paper Airplane Book with 12 Projects and Downloadable Content

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Get ready to fold and fly sturdy paper airplanes!

Origami author Andrew Dewar rediscovered his childhood love of paper airplanes in Japan working with Yasuaki Ninomiya (creator of the famous White Wings planes). His designs are incredibly easy to assemble and his book not only explains how to make paper planes, but how to tune them for better performance. For the daring paper airplane maker, he also gives tips on designing your own airplane models.

The helpful instruction book inside the kit provides clear, step-by-step instructions for each plane.

This paper airplane kit contains: 12 reliable and fast printable paper planes 32 page full-color origami booklet Step-by-step instructions Paper folding basics and tipsThese awesome, high-performance planes are frustration-freeno glue needed, just a stapler and some imagination.

Origami airplanes include: The lifelike Wasp The Streaking Comet The stealthy StingrayThe rocket-like X-15 And much more...

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Burial in the Clouds is the first English language translation of Hiroyuki Agawa's classic novel of World War II, Kumo No Bohyo.A powerful novel, it takes the form of the war-time diary of a young Japanese college  student inducted into the Imperial Navy at the height of World War II.  Trained as a combat pilot, he is transferred to one of the new "special attack" or "kamikaze" units when the tide of the war turns against Japan.Like many young men of his generation, Jiro Yoshino, once a scholar of the humanities immersed in the study of poetry and philosophy, will offer everything he has to his countryhis body, mind, and soul.  By the age of twenty-five, Yoshino understands that his life, and those of his friends, will almost certainly be forfeit to the machinery of war.This wonderful translation brings to life the harsh realities of war as it explores the personal stories of these young soldiers.

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Learn the essentials of Asian gemestones with this useful and portable reference book.Gemstones, both mythical and real, are deeply embedded in the arts, religions and cultures of Asia. This handy pocket guide provides an excellent introduction to the full range of superb gemstones mined and processed in the region, their physical characteristics, historical importance and countries of origin. Stunning color photographs and informative text by noted writer on gemstones Carol Clark, will delight both gem collectors and lovers of fine jewelry alike.Tropical Gemstones are practical field guides, useful for identifying various natural objects ranging from plants and animals to gemstones and seashells. Each page of each title throughout the series is filled with clear, precise photographs and informative text. Scientific and local language names are given.

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Southeast Asia's Best Recipes from Bangkok to Bali

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From roadside to restaurant, Green Mangoes and Lemon Grass takes you on a lip-smacking culinary tour of Southeast Asia's most scrumptious food, from Singapore's fascinating cosmopolitan offerings to Thailand's sinfully spicy dishes and Vietnam's refreshingly healthful recipes. Featuring expertly written text and recipes from the diva of Asian cuisine, Wendy Hutton, this book explores the glorious splendor of Southeast Asia's rich and varied cuisine, presented here in the form of tantalizing photos by award-winning photographer, Masano Kawana. Green Mangoes and Lemon Grass will help you whip up an Asian festival of food in your very own kitchen!<br>

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Wendy Hutton, Masano Kawana, Charmaine Solomon