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Make the Most of Your Dollar!: Origami Book with 40 Origami Paper Dollars, 5 Projects and Instructional DVD

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Create fun and clever origami models using your Washingtons, Franklins, and Lincolns!

Get ready to practice the increasingly popular art of folding origami dollars. This origami kit includes a collection of projects designed for paper folders of any level of skill.

This easy origami kit contains: A full-colored 32-page booklet Clear step-by-step instruction and diagrams Streamable or downloadable instructional videosMini Money Origami Kit is full of original designs to learn origami quickly and easily. At such a great value, folding money has never been so easy or affordable.

Origami projects include: Four-Pointed Star Heart Locket Dolphin Three Dollar Japanese Crane And more...

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Richard L. Alexander, Michael G. LaFosse

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Island of Bali is now available with a foreword by Professor Adrian Vickers which puts the book into context for a modern audience.

First published in 1937, Island of Bali is still regarded by many as the most authoritative text on Bali and its fascinating people. Included is a wealth of information on the daily life, art, customs and religion of this magical "Island of the Gods." In the author's own words it presents a "bird's-eye view of Balinese life and culture."

Miguel Covarrubias, the author, was a noted painter and caricaturist as well as a student of anthropology. He lived in Bali for a total of three years in the early 1930s, and today his account is as fresh and insightful as it was when it was originally published. Introducing the island with a survey of hits history, geography and social structure, Covarrubias goes on to present a captivating picture of Balinese art, music and drama. Religion, witchcraft, death and cremation are also covered.

Island of Bali will appeal to anyone with interest in this unique island, from general Eat, Pray, Love readers to serious anthropologist alike. Complementing the text are 90 drawings by Covarrubias and countless others by Balinese artists. Also included are 114 half-tone photographs, and five full-color paintings by the author.

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Fold 'Em & Fly 'Em!: Origami  Book with 16 Projects and Downloadable Instructional Video: Great for Kids and Adults

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Fold and fly your own realistic paper airplanes with this easy origami book and folding papers.Simple Origami Airplanes presents a collection of realistic origami paper airplanes from well-known author and paper aviation expert Andrew Dewar. Dewar has spent decades perfecting the art of folding easy paper airplanes that both look great and fly well. Simple Origami Airplanes features models with sturdy wings and fuselagesthese designs are so perfectly balanced that a gentle throw results in amazing flights, time after time.All the origami projects are designed to be simple enough to be considered "origami-for-kids" projects, and can be assembled by beginning origami folders.  Paper airplanes are a great way for children to learn origami and gain an interest and appreciation for this fascinating art form.  The flashy folding papers already have plane images printed on them, making the finished origami planes look as awesome as they fly.<br>This origami book contains:  Full-colored origami assembly book Step-by-step instructions and diagrams 16 original design projects for planes 60 two-sided origami folding papers A variety of colors with printed fold linesFun and accessible for both the paper crafts novice and the more season paper folder, this wonderfully giftable origami book gets you started right away and is a great value.  The pre-colored origami paper is ready to foldNo scissors or glue required!Origami airplane projects include: Flying Wing Beta Jet Kraken Interceptor Shark's Tooth And many more...

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Explore Japanese folk artcalled mingeiwith this beautifully illustrated book.Mingei literally means the "arts of the people" and is a treasured expression of Japanese culture and history.  This book of Japanese folk art introduces 116 exquisite and interesting Japanese pieces, describing their origins, showing how they are made and used, and relating the background of myth and folklore associated with each.<br>Illustrated with many line drawings and color photographs, Mingei offers readers a concise and informative introduction to a rich and varied artistic tradition.

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(JLPT Levels N5 & N4) The Innovative Method for Learning the 520 Most Essential Japanese Kanji Characters

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This book enables you to to recognize the 500 most essential Japanese Kanji easilyand to memorize their readings and meanings quickly and easily!

This book teaches an innovative new method to learn the basic 500 Japanese charactersteaching you how to recognize the Kanji easily and to remember their readings and meanings. Learning to read Japanese and write Japanese requires knowing hundreds of Kanji. Traditionally, the ability to learn Kanji characters was accomplished purely by rote memorization. This method is extremely slow, tedious and time-consuming. The new science of mnemonics has changed all that. By associating an easily-remembered visual image and story with each Kanji, the learner is able to commit the characters to long-term memory far more easily and quickly than ever before. mnemonics also dramatically helps students to write kanji as well. This revolutionary new method has been tried by many thousands of students, and it really works!

Using a systematic building-block approach to written Japanese, this beginner kanji book also shows you how more complicated characters are constructed from simpler elements. And similar mnemonic strategies are provided for learning the different pronunciations or "readings" of the characters. Use the downloadable audio recordings by Japanese native speakers to perfect your pronunciation. It also provides a unique interactive software program showing you how to write each character and allowing you to write it yourself on screen!

This book can be used by anyone and requires no prior knowledge of the Japanese language. It can be used in conjunction with any Japanese textbook to learn the important Kanji characters upon which the language is based.

Key features of this book include: Drawings and stories to create mental associations for the characters that stick in the brain and allow you to recall their meanings and readings. Downloadable content shows you how to write each kanji character Native speaker audio recordings for all the Kanji characters, vocabulary and sample sentences. Sample sentences to expand your vocabulary by showing you how the Kanji are actually used. Extensive review exercises to reinforce what you've learned. User-friendly indexes allowing you to look-up the Kanji and use the book like a Kanji dictionary.
The 500 Kanji characters provided in this book include all the characters needed for the AP and JLPT Level 4 and 5 exams-giving you access to approximately 80 percent of all the Kanji characters you encounter in Japan!

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Kanji 1-200: JLPT Beginning Level (Downloadable Material Included)

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Everything you need to learn the 200 essential Japanese kanji characters is here in this ebook!

Flash cards are an essential tool in memorizing words when you are learning a new language. In Japanese Kanji Flash Cards Kit, Volume 1, you'll get all the tools needed to learn the basic 200 Japanese kanji with confidence.

This Japanese language ebook includes: 200 flash cards featuring the most commonly used characters Audio recordings of over 1,200 words and phrases from a native speaker A 32-page study booklet with sorting indexes and practice tips
Each expertly designed Japanese flash card in this ebook offers core information about the meanings, pronunciations, vocabulary and usage for each character along with memorable phrases and drawings to help you learn the Kanji. A stroke-order diagram shows how to write the Kanji correctly. This set covers the first half of all characters needed for the Japanese AP exam, and all N5 Level and many N4 Level kanji required to pass the standard Japanese Language Proficiency Test or JLPT.

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An Introductory Japanese Language Workbook: Learn and Practice The Japanese Alphabet

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Mastering written Japanese begins with consistent practice, and Writing Japanese Katakana is an engaging workbook designed to get students started with confidence.

This workbook focuses on katakana, one of the essential syllabaries of Japanese writing, used primarily for foreign words, names, and expressive sounds. With a carefully designed layout, it provides a straightforward approach to learning and mastering the 46 basic katakana charactersan essential foundation for anyone learning Japanese.

Each character is presented with brushed, handwritten, and typed examples, enhancing recognition and helping students grasp the correct form. The workbook's spacious layout allows for extensive practice to support memorization and accurate character formation. Entertaining illustrations and fun examples of related words written in katakana add an enjoyable element to the learning process.

Ideal for both young learners and adults new to Japanese, Writing Japanese Katakana includes:Grayed-out, trace-over characters for guided practicePractice sentences to reinforce retentionBrief insights into each character's origins, helping foster visual recall
This workbook offers an effective, hands-on introduction to katakana, making it a valuable tool for beginners of all ages.

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Learn to Speak Thai Quickly (Includes Downloadable Audio)

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Learn the basics of Thai quickly and easily!

Easy Thai is exciting and helpful for beginning Thai Language students and anyone who needs a functional day-to-day grasp of colloquial Thai. An excellent resource to learn Thai, its twelve chapters cover practical and useful conversation topics such as introductions, telling the time, directions, ordering food and shopping. Each chapter opens with a dialogue that introduces the new language in context and contains: Vocabulary lists Grammar notes Sentence patterns Exercises Notes on culture and etiquette. All dialogues, vocabulary lists, and sentence patterns are rendered in Thai script, romanized Thai, and English. In the comprehensive, concise introduction to Easy Thai, you will understand how to pronounce, read and write the Thai language. A bilingual dictionary at the end of the book gives translations for approximately 1,000 common words in both Thai and English. Downloadable audio provides sample conversations by native Thai speakers, helping you to practice authentic pronunciation.

Easy Thai contains everything you as a beginning language learner need to know about the basics of Thai, making you a more effective communicator from the very first lesson without having to resort to long, dull, expensive courses of study!

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Learn basic Korean language communication skills with this concise language guide.This "quick" approach to spoken Korean is a very effective way to learn enough to function in a Korean-speaking setting.  The lessons have been devised to facilitate easy language study and are conversationally applicable as soon as you learn them. All the words and phrases are high-frequency making this a great choice for Korean beginners.The concise and user-friendly nature of the travel-sized original version is not lost in this new ebook edition.

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Exploring a new religion is no easy task.  That's why the Simple series is so popular-these delightful books take readers by the hand and lead them into the basics of an Eastern faith without intimidation or confusion.  Simple Buddhism invites readers to discover this appealing religion and its peaceful doctrines, as well as: The history of Buddhism The themes of Buddhism (The Four Noble Truths, The Eightfold Path, Nirvana, and Nirvana, and more) How to apply Buddhism in your everyday life The ultimate thesis of Buddhism: to live in the moment, see things as they truly are, and recognize yourself as part of the whole.

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Annellen M. Simpkins, Ph.D., C. Alexander Simpkins, Ph.D.

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Japanese Language Guide With Grammar, Pronunciation, Common Phrases & Sentences

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Let's Study Japanese is an introduction to basic Japanese that is concise, simple, and useful from the very first page.This Japanese language book is written specifically for tourists visiting Japan and can elevate readers to a basic speaking level in a very short time.  With approximately 350 essential words and 130 pages of practical conversational usage, this handy Japanese language guide provides the basics needed to converse in simple Japanese.<br>The book concentrates only on key grammar and pronunciation points. Most of the 26 lessons include exercises that reinforce vocabulary items and grammatical structures. Phrases and sentences are recycled for long-term learning. Over 200 simple illustrations allow even beginners to express themselves in spoken Japanese.

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This beautifully illustrated marine fish guide encompasses the singularly diverse and rich oceans from southeast Asia to AustraliaMarine Fishes of Southeast Asia contains nearly 2,000 hand-painted illustrations featuring 1,635 individual species. The paintings were completed over a 3-year period and are primarily based on photographs or color transparencies of either live fishes taken underwater or freshly caught specimens.<br>In many cases preserved specimens at the Western Australian Museum have been consulted to ensure accuracy of detail and proportions. The end result is a colorful and highly comprehensive guide to the sea fishes of northern Australia and the adjacent Southeast Asian region.

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A Guide to Japan's Finest Ryokan and Onsen

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With over 180 color photographs and extensive commentary, this book showcases the beauty of Japanese inn, or ryokan.
Featured are both old and new-from inns with a history dating back a thousand years to modern inns with the latest facilities that nonetheless capture the spirit of old Japan. Each of the properties has been handpicked by the authors for their strong design aesthetic, commitment to service and purity of their spring waters. The photographs showcase the resorts at their best and accurately express the unique architectural design of each ryokan.Each chapter begins by introducing the area surrounding the inns and their spas, or onsen, and provides a background of its local history, culture and traditions, as well as the natural environment. The text provides information on the design and development of each ryokan, and descriptions of the owners and their clientele.
For those planning a visit to an onsen, this book provides contact details and information on the number of rooms, type of facilities and food, as well as vital information on travel and booking procedures and whether English is spoken. For those fascinated by Japanese culture and design, this book is an absolute delight.

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Elizabeth Heilman Brooke, Akihiko Seki, Akihiko Seki

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The Only Comprehensive Guide to Conjugation and Usage (Downloadable Audio)

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This is a complete study guide to the most common Korean verbs

Korean grammar is notoriously difficult for foreigners to master but is essential for those wishing to learn Korean. Easy-to-use 500 Basic Korean Verbs is the only comprehensive guide to the correct usage of Korean verbs available for English-speaking learners.

Each of the 500 most important Korean verbs is presented in a convenient single-page format that gives the verb's meaning and pronunciation and displays the verb's 48 key tenses, speech levels, and moods (all accompanied by romanizations). Also included are a handy guide to the Korean language and verb conjugation and reference tables of basic Korean verb types, along with 3 indexes (Romanized, Hangeul, and English).

500 Basic Korean Verbs Includes: Conjugations by tense, speech levels, and mood. "Model verb" system quickly identifies each verb's pattern. Sample sentences demonstrating the verb's correct usage. Free downloadable audio provides pronunciations for the verbs and 1,000 example sentences. Korean characters (Hangul) as well as romanized pronunciations to help English speakers. Two-color design makes quick reference easy.

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Stories of Fantasy and Folklore from the Konjaku Monogatari Shu

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This collection of translated tales is from the most famous work in all of Japanese classical literaturethe Konjaku Monogatari Shu.

This collection of traditional Japanese folklore is akin to the Canterbury Tales of Chaucer or Dante's Infernopowerfully entertaining tales that reveal striking aspects of the cultural psychology, fantasy, and creativity of medieval Japantales that still resonate with modern Japanese readers today.

The ninety stories in this book are filled with keen psychological insights, wry sarcasm, and scarcely veiled criticisms of the clergy, nobles, and peasants alikesuggesting that there are, among all classes and peoples, similar failings of pride, vanity, superstition and greedas well as aspirations toward higher moral goals.

This is the largest collection in English of the Konjaku Monogatari Shu tales ever published in one volume. It presents the low life and the high life, the humble and the devout, the profane flirting, farting and fornicating of everyday men and women, as well as their yearning for the wisdom, transcendence and compassion that are all part and parcel of our shared humanity.

Stories Include:The Grave of ChopsticksRobbers Come to a Temple and Steal Its BellThe Woman Fish Peddler at the GuardhouseFish are Turned into the Lotus SutraA Dragon is Caught by a Tengu GoblinThe Monk Tojo Predicts the Fall of Shujaku GateWasps Attack a Spider in Revenge

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Karen Thornber, Bruce Allen, Naoshi Koriyama

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The Complete Language Learning Kit (200 hole-punched cards, Online Audio recordings, 32-page Study Guide)

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Everything you need to learn 1,000 critical Vietnamese words and phrases quickly and efficiently is in this box!  200 hole-punched flash cards feature the most commonly-used words and related phrases Free downloadable audio with native-speaker recordings of over 1,000 Vietnamese words and sentences A sample sentence in the Vietnamese language showing the use of each main word in context A 32-page study guide with pronunciation, study tips and indexes for the cardsThe front side of each flash card presents the main word with four related words and phrases. The back of the card gives the English meanings and pronunciations for all items on the front as well as a sample sentence demonstrating correct usage of the main vocabulary item in both Vietnamese and English.

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Traditional Japanese Folding Papers and Projects: Easy Origami for Beginners Kit: Downloadable Origami Papers Included

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Origami paper with stunning Japanese traditional prints and fun and simple folding instructions!Amazing Origami is designed for origami paper folders of all ages and all skill levelsfrom novices up to more experienced folders.  It provides everything you need to create exciting and original origami art. The gorgeous folding papers feature delicate patterns with gold detailing, recalling the one-of-a-kind traditional designs used in the Japanese kimono fabrics from a bygone era.This origami ebook contains: A full-colored 64-page booklet Clear step-by-step instruction and diagrams 17 fun-to-do projects Downloadable folding sheetsOne of the wonderful aspects of origami is its simplicity.  The paper folder needs nothing more than something to foldno glue, no tape, no string or wirejust a piece of paper!  Though the materials are simple, origami exemplifies the ability of the human mind to solve problems and create a beautiful harmony.  Origami is relaxing and peaceful, but it is also fun and exciting to discover new ways to fold paper.  With Amazing Origami's simple instructions, origami beginners will be able to get started immediately.  With the beautiful, Japanese origami paper, experienced paper folders can create unique origami art.Origami projects include: Luna Moth Tortoise Carp Leaf Peacock Butterfly Koi Chinese Pinwheel And many more...

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84 Classic Recipes that are Quick, Healthy and Delicious

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Only one chef has proved her mastery over celebrity chef Bobby Flay in the Food Network's Pad Thai Throwdown challenge: Nongkran Daks.

Now, the master chef and owner of Virginia's renowned Thai Basil restaurant shares her secrets for creating Thai cuisine's most beloved dishes at homeusing ingredients that can be found in most grocery stores.

In Nong's Thai Kitchen, Daks teams up with veteran food writer Alexandra Greeley to show readers how to prepare classic Thai recipes such as: Chicken with Thai Basil Shrimp Soup in Coconut Milk Spicy Beef Salad with Mint Leaves Roasted Duck CurryThai food is famous for its balance of sweet, sour, salty and hot flavors. This unique symphony of tastes and sensations is why Thai restaurants and cookbooks have entered the mainstream. What most people don't realize is that once elusive Thai ingredients such as fish sauce, lemongrass, coconut milk, cilantro, basil and shallots are now easily found, making it easy to prepare mouthwatering Thai dishes at home for far less money than they would cost in a restaurant. All the recipes in this essential Thai cookbook are healthy, easy to make and inexpensive, so step into Nong's Thai Kitchen and begin a culinary journey to the tropical heart of Asia!

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Master the techniques and warrior spirit of karate with this illustrated martial arts guide.

The true essence of karate-do is integrated training of the body, mind, and spirit to achieve human potential fully. Karate: Technique and Spirit describes in detail all the steps necessary to attain this goal. It is a book of Karate technique, a guideline for training, and a patient exposition of moral philosophy. Kaicho (grandmaster) Nakamura takes us from the basicswarmups, punches, blocks, and kicksto the advanced practice of traditional weapons and kumite (sparring), all the while grounding the physical expression of this martial art in its rich history and philosophy.

With over 700 photos, Karate: Technique and Spirit vividly conveys the essence of karate-do and how it can bring deeper meaning to our daily lives. Chapters include: Foundations of Karate; Basics of Karate-Do; Postures and Stances; Natural Weapons; Kata (Formal Exercises); Kumite (Fighting) and more!

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(JLPT Level N3) Practice basic Japanese kanji and learn a year's worth of Japanese characters in just minutes a day.

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"An easy and effective way of steadily building up your kanji."Kenneth G. Henshall, A Guide to Remembering Japanese Characters
This calendarlike practice pad allows you to effectively practice basicintermediate Japanese kanji and learn a year's wroth of kanji in just minutes a day.Although more people are studying the Japanese language than ever before, others are still wary of starting because they believe, "it's too difficult." But KanjiADay, Volume 2 will show beginningintermediate students that learning Japanese kanji is highly manageable when absorbed in small doses. It will help intermediate and upperintermediate Japanese learners review and improve upon their past studies and practice Kanji every day. Japanese kanji are fascinating pictographic characters that were originally adopted from written Chinese. After a few weeks of gradual progress your ability to read Kanji, write Kanji and pronounce Japanese will grow tremendously.
This calendar like desk companion starts with the most basic Kanji and builds upon itself, one day at a time. For easy reference and review, a booklet listing the 365 kanji is included. Each of the 365 pages contain these six components:The featured Japanese kanji character. The English meaning. The readings written in Japanese script (Hiragana). Related compounds with their meanings and readings. Strokeorder diagrams. 28 practice squares.To get started with KanjiADay, turn to Day One and begin by studying the character, its readings, meanings and sample compounds. Then tear off the sheet and, using the stroke order guide, practice writing the character in the spaces provided. In a matter of days you'll be on your way to reading and writing kanji with ease!