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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...
| Автор | Akihiko Seki |
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.The book concentrates only on key grammar...
| Автор | Jun Maeda |
This is the most up–to–date and complete English to Vietnamese dictionary available. It is designed primarily for the growing number of students of Vietnamese who need a good and reliable English–Vietnamese dictionary. Although it is targeted mainly at English speakers and other non–native users who need to learn Vietnamese, it can also be used by Vietnamese speakers who are learning or need to know English. Along with 18,000 enries—covering...
| Автор | Phan Van Giuong |
Mecca the Blessed, Medina the Radiant is an unprecedented photographic exploration of the most holy cities of Islam and the Hajj, or annual pilgrimage during Ramadan, when more than a million faithful journey to Mecca's Great Mosque to commemorate the first revelation of the Qur'an (Koran).This book allows both Muslims and those unfamiliar with the Islamic faith complete access to the holiest sites of one of the world's major religions, practiced by a quarter of the world's...
| Автор | Seyyed Hossein Nasr |
This beautifully photographed Japan travel pictorial features all the most famous sites in Japan along with extensive notes and even maps.Shop along tree-lined streets filled with exclusive boutiques, stroll in ancient temple grounds, strike a business deal on the thirty-second floor of a chrome-and-glass skyscraper, get swept up in the crowds, or sip sake with newfound friends in a bustling neighborhood pub.Tokyo—once a maze of rice-paddies and quiet wooded villages called...
| Автор | Leza Lowitz |
This fascinating history tells the story of the people of Japan, from ancient teenage priest-queens to teeming hordes of salarymen, a nation that once sought to conquer China, yet also shut itself away for two centuries in self-imposed seclusion. First revealed to Westerners in the chronicles of Marco Polo, Japan was a legendary faraway land defended by a fearsome Kamikaze storm and ruled by a divine sovereign. It was the terminus of the Silk Road, the furthest end of the known world, a fertile...
| Автор | Jonathan Clements |
Through 160 color photographs and a concise, informative text, this handsome Singapore travel guide and pictorial presents all the excitement of Singapore—its rich colonial past, its ethnic diversity, and its dynamic present. Located in the heart of Asia, the island republic of Singapore is a city full of surprises and contrasts. This is where East meets West—as the city-state that has long been one of the world's largest seaports and banking centers now strives for a...
| Автор | David Blocksidge |
Phantom pirates, water monsters, and mythical snakes figure prominently in this collection of eerie tales from the Garden State. From this state’s bucolic, rolling farmland to its heavily populated shore come a variety of stories and legends, including a murderer whose body parts were used for medical (and other) experiments, the “White Pilgrim” who died of the disease he believed he could never get, and an Indian chief who used a swastika to protect a group of...
| Автор | Patricia A. Martinelli |
Popular, proven, best-selling format: Adventure’s first two Day Trips by Theme books have been steady, consistent sellers for about 10 years. Market: Residents and tourists—including singles, couples and families—looking for things to do on simple day trips or longer vacations All-in-one source of information, complete with driving directions, in a concise and handy guide Reader experience: “With destinations arranged by theme, I can choose what I want to do and then find a location that’s...
| Автор | Mary M. Bauer |
Popular format: Adventure’s Grandparents with Style books have been steady, consistent sellers for more than nine years. Market: Grandparents who want to play an instrumental part in their grandchildren's healthy development Color photographs, detailed descriptions and tips on making each and every stop a bonding experience Reader experience: “With this book, I can share the best of Minnesota with my grandchildren, ages 2 and up, and teach them the valuable lessons I’ve learned in life.”
| Автор | Mike Link |
Peter Kimani has been nominated for the 2018 Grand Prix des Associations Littéraires, Catégorie Belles-Lettres Nominated for the 2018/2019 People’s Book Prize "This funny, perceptive and ambitious work of historical fiction by a Kenyan poet and novelist explores his country's colonial past and its legacy through the stories of three men involved with the building of a railroad linking Lake Victoria and the Indian Ocean–what the Kikuyu called the 'Iron Snake' and the British...
| Автор | Peter Kimani |
Dawes is very well-known and respected in literary (and academic) circles.Dawes is a mentor of Marlon James's and also works closely on various collaborations with Colin Channer, Chris Abani, etc.Though stylistically different, Bivouac shares themes with Marlon James's Man Booker Prize winning novel, A Brief History of Seven Killings.Dawes's debut novel, She's Gone (Akashic), won a Hurston/Wright Legacy Award for Best First Novel; Dawes has also won numerous poetry prizes and...
| Автор | Kwame Dawes |
One of the Philippine Daily Inquirer's Top 10 Books of 2014A NewPages Book Stand Editor's Pick"Darkly spellbinding…With a keen eye for splendor amid the grotesque, Gamalinda writes with a poet's heart and a philosopher's mind, while enthralling readers with emotional, gritty storytelling."–Booklist"A mesmerizing story full of mystery…intricate…beautiful writing."–Publishers Weekly"It's Gamalinda's best and most accessible novel yet, deserving to be read by as many...
| Автор | Eric Gamalinda |
Visiting an unfamiliar city is usually best when you have a guide, a knowledgeable local pal who can show you the hidden treasures of his or her hometown. In the most ideal scenario, this friend would be motivated by sensibilities similar to your own–which is why so many traditional travel guidebooks, with their emphasis on well-trod landmarks and obvious institutions, are of such limited utility to travelers with offbeat tastes. But this is no typical guidebook. Abundantly illustrated and...
| Автор | Ziggy Hanaor |
Continuing on the path of The Gift of Fear (Gavin deBecker) Spotting Danger Before It Spots You is geared towards the average citizen who at any moment could find themselves faced with a violent encounter but may lack the training needed to detect the situation early or react to it appropriately. Written in a manner that can be easily understood by the average citizen who may lack any formal training in the areas of situational awareness and personal safety.Not everyone carries a gun or...
| Автор | Gary Quesenberry |
Tom Miller's Southwest is a vortex of cockfights and cantinas, of black velvet paintings and tacky bolo ties, of eco-militants, border-crossers, and eccentric characters whose outlook is as spare and elemental as the desert that surrounds them. This is Miller's turf. With wit and insight, he reveals how the clichés of romanticism and capitalism have run amuck in his homeland. When a saguaro cactus outside Phoenix kills its own assassin, it becomes clear that no other guide...
| Автор | Tom Miller |
Popular, proven format: the previous edition sold nearly 5,500 copies, strong numbers for a region-specific titleMarket: More than 40 million people went hiking and backpacking in the U.S. in 2016, with reasons ranging from enjoyment of the outdoors to health and exercise55 featured trips that describe 600 miles of trails and cross-country routes Now with seven new trailsIncludes nearby Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Russian Wilderness, Castle Crags State Park, and Castle Crags...
| Автор | Mike White |
Walking L.A. is your portable guide to 40 walking tours exploring historic stairways, hidden streets, public artwork, and architecture, much of which even lifelong Angelenos probably never even knew existed. Completely updated, the third edition of this award-winning book expands and improves upon most of the existing routes with completely revised points of interest, including brand-new trips to Palos Verdes Peninsula, Manhattan Beach, Highland Park, Mar Vista, and Downtown's Art...
| Автор | Erin Mahoney Harris |
From little-known beauties like Coon Hill and Silver Plume Mountain to classic climbs like Peak 1 and Torreys Peak, Best Summit Hikes Denver to Vail provides detailed, accurate information on more than 60 summits that are within a 1.5-hour drive from the Denver/Boulder metro area. Local author James Dziezynski guides readers to rarely documented peaks and along wonderful adventures that are easy to access yet provide a true wilderness setting in a matter of minutes. This is a great resource for...
| Автор | James Dziezynski |
Ever look at a modern skyscraper or a vacant lot and wonder what was there before? Or maybe you have passed an old house and been curious about who lived there long ago. This richly illustrated new book celebrates Columbus, Ohio’s, two-hundred-year history and supplies intriguing stories about the city’s buildings and celebrated citizens, stopping at individual addresses, street corners, parks, and riverbanks where history was made. As Columbus celebrates its bicentennial in 2012, a guide to...
| Автор | Bob Hunter |
The American writer Suzanne Kamata had lived in Japan for more than half of her life, yet she had never explored the small nearby islands of the Inland Sea. The islands, first made famous by Donald Richie’s The Inland Sea 50 years ago, are noted for displaying artwork created by prominent, and sometimes curious, international artists and sculptors: Naoshima’s wealth of museums, including one devoted to 007, Yayoi Kusama’s polka dot pumpkins, Kazuo Katase’s blue teacup, and a monster rising out...
| Автор | Suzanne Kamata |
It’s Time to Take a Hike! The best way to experience Boston is by hiking it! Get outdoors with local authors and hiking experts Lafe Low and Helen Weatherall as they help you find and enjoy the top hikes within 60 miles of Beantown. A perfect blend of popular trails and hidden gems, the selected trails transport you to scenic overlooks, wildlife hot spots, and historical settings that renew your spirit and recharge your body.See Boston’s stellar views from the Skyline Trail at Blues Hills...
| Автор | Lafe Low |
Wer um 1830 den Namen Schopenhauer hörte, dem fiel Johanna Schopenhauer ein, vom Sohn Arthur redete damals so gut wie keiner. Die Autorin von Romanen, Novellen und Reisebeschreibungen besteigt 1828 in Bonn beängstigt und gleichzeitig beeindruckt ein Dampfschiff, empört sich über englische Touristen und erholt sich kurend in Bad Godesberg. In Köln schaudert es ihr beim Anblick der Dom-Ruine, die Schriftstellerin empört sich über Unrat und Gestank und kapituliert vor der Kölner Mundart. Lediglich...
| Автор | Johanna Schopenhauer |
Johann Pezzls «Reise durch den Baierischen Kreis» von 1784 ist der Versuch eines radikalen Aufklärers, die sozialen Missstände dort anzuprangern. Der im Wiener Exil lebende Schriftsteller besucht neben Passau, Straubing, Regensburg und Landshut auch Ingolstadt, und ist entsetzt über die dortige Universität. In Augsburg belustigt ihn das Nebeneinander der beiden christlichen Konfessionen, allein München verdient höchste Anerkennung. Pezzl schildert anekdotenhaft absonderliche Gebräuche, erklärt,...
| Автор | Ксюша Ангел |