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Influenced by the cuisines of Spain, China, and America along with over 100 regions in the Philippines, Pulutan is the fun and flavourful finger food you eat when you drink!

The Periplus Pocket Cantonese Dictionary is a convenient and handy pocket-sized dictionary that contains the most common Cantonese vocabulary you will need to use and understand, whether as a traveler, student, or beginner just discovering the Cantonese language. Different meanings of the same word are distinguished so that you will always be able to make the correct choice with confidence. This handy reference guide provides the essentials of Cantonese pronunciation that will ensure you are always understood when speaking. This Cantonese dictionary features: Bidirectional Cantonese-English and English-Cantonese sections Over 12,000 essential words and expressions Headwords printed in easy-to-read type for quick and easy reference Latest computer, mobile phone, Internet and social media terms A basic overview of grammar and pronunciation

In Kansai Cool anthropologist, writer and filmmaker Christal Whelan offers profound insights in the only collection of essays to focus on Kansai, Japan's ancient heartland. Kansaithe region in Western Japan that boasts the ancient capitals of Kyoto and Nara, the bustling commercial city of Osaka and the cosmopolitan port city of Kobehas a character all its own, right down to its dialect, mannerisms, and cuisine. It is home to some of Japan's oldest history and an area where the country's most time-honored arts and crafts still thrive. Worldly and otherworldly, spirited and spiritual, trendy and traditional, it's a place where past and future live side-by-side, sometimes at odds. Part Japanese travel book, part cultural commentary, these 25 spirited essays and 32 pages of color photos paint a broad yet penetrating portrait of the unique Western Japan region, covering such diverse topics as: The needs of the spiritshrines, temples and the call to pilgrimage The arts in Kansaidance, painting, anime, and combat The relationship between hi-tech and old-tech Material culturebikes, robots, and dolls The culture of fashion in Kansaifrom kimonos and obis to modern fashion designers, and the Lolita complex The meaning of landscape human-made islands and the mystical power of water The hidden meaning of foodan anthropology of coffee and traditional cuisine From the deep-seated ancient beliefs of Kyoto to modern teen otaku culture, costume play and haute couture of Kobe and OsakaWhelan delves below the surface to let readers eager to travel to Japan experience how art, science, faith and history swirl together in the Kansai region to produce this unique wellspring of Japanese culture.

The art of gift wrapping and the presentation of gifts is equally as important as the choice of the gift itself

Colourful and hardy succulents meet the simple principles of Japanese Bonsai and Ikebana in this unique guide to container gardening.

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.

This unique guide unlocks all the mysteries of the ancient tradition of Iaijutsu explaining the history and significance of the sword in Samurai culture and documenting the techniques of swordsmanship as found in no other martial arts book.

In this fun Japanese children's book, kids will learn to create haiku elegant and simple Japanese poems.

Whether readers are planning a trip to Bali or just fantasizing about one, Journey Through Indonesia makes for an unforgettable Indonesia travel guide. With hundreds of full-color photographs, Journey Through Indonesia takes readers on a tour of the world's most magnificent archipelago, a vast island nation with all the diversity of an entire continent. This vibrantly illustrated book is the perfect introduction to this most colorful of countries, for both Indonesian history enthusiasts, armchair travelers, and those planning explorations and adventures in Indonesia. Indonesia is Southeast Asia's largest nation, a place of endless contrasts and myriad cultures. This comprehensive Indonesian travel guide features over 400 stunning photographs, nine detailed maps, and insightful descriptions of the country's geography, culture, history, arts, crafts, and wildlife species. Journey Through Indonesia transports readers to each of Indonesia's significant regions including: The impressive temples and volcanoes of Java The exquisite beaches of Bali The magnificent national parks of Kalimantan The traditional villages of Nusa Tenggara The tiger-haunted forests of Sumatra The spice-scented islets of Maluku The untrammeled wilderness of Papua and much moreJourney Through Indonesia beautifully captures the diversity of the culture, terrain, and population of Indonesia and creates a deeper understanding of this unique island nation.

Learn the essential Mandarin Chinese characters and words in everyday use in China!

These fine-quality note cards feature six traditional Asian prints, each with an introduction detailing the history or meaning behind the design.

With this Japanese book for children, your whole family can experience the wonder and excitement that these well-loved tales bring to story time.

Create your own colourful culinary mosaic with this Middle Eastern cookbook!

This colourfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Chinese fairy tales and other folk stories providing insight into a rich literary culture.

The essential A to Z guide to Chinese symbolism in art and architecture

With this origami-how-to book, learn how to fold unique gift boxes that are as special as the treasures they hold!

This travel-sized Mandarin dictionary is ideal for any application where a handy and portable dictionary is required. Proving that big things come in small packages, Mini Mandarin Chinese Dictionary is packed with everything users need to communicate in Mandarin, including: Bidirectional English-Chinese and Chinese-English sections More than 12,000 essential words, idioms, and expressions Headwords printed in bold for quick and easy reference Chinese words are given in Romanized form for natural pronunciation The latest computer, Internet, mobile phone and social media termsIntuitively organized and easy-to-use, this powerful pocket reference is ideal for business, study, and travel.

All About Indonesia takes kids on an exciting adventure through one of the world's largest and most culturally diverse nations. This Indonesian children's book is perfect for educators and parents wishing to teach kids about this rapidly growing Asian country. Along the way, young readers will learn about Indonesian culture, history, food, language, and the natural beauty of this fascinating country. From popular sports to traditional dances, everyday dress to cuisine and school activities, this book provides glimpses of the daily life and culture of this exotic and rapidly growing region of Southeast Asia. Through Indonesian stories, songs, crafts, games, and recipes kids will: Learn basic vocabulary from the national language, Bahasa Indonesia Learn how to make a traditional mask that is worn during special ceremonial dances Learn how to create beautiful batik cloths and other crafts for kids Experience the difference between big city life in Jakarta versus village living Explore the beaches and volcanoes in places such as Bali and Sumatra Learn how to bake sweet cake made with coconut, and more delicious recipes!A timeless Indonesian book for kids and parents to treasure together, All About Indonesia offers not only the most essential facts about this unique country but also conveys the unique spirit that makes it one-of-a-kind. With downloadable crafts and recipes, this multicultural journey will provide fun for both children and adults!

The Koreans: understanding a people and their culture through key words and language.Koreans have a unique character and personality that sets them apart from all other Asians. And although Korean attitudes and behavior may be influenced by the modern world, the Korean mindset is still very much shaped by ancient culture and traditions. As is the case with all ancient cultures created within highly refined and meticulously structured social systems over thousands of years, one of the keys to understanding traditional Korean attitudes and behavior is the language of the peopleor more precisely, key words in the language. These key words provide access to the Korean mindto core concepts and emotions, the attitudes and feelings that make up the Korean psyche. These key terms reveal both the heart and soul of Koreans and provide bridges for communicating and interacting with Koreans on the most fundamental level.In The Korean Mind, Boye Lafayette De Mente explores the meanings and cultural context of the most important "e;code words"e; of the Korean language, terms whose significance goes well beyond their literal definitions, providing an insight into Korean culture and the personality of the Korean people.Keywords include:Aboji, Ah-boh-jee The "e;Father Culture"e;Anae, Ah-negh Wives: The Inside PeopleHan Yak, Hahn Yahk The Herbal Way to HealthInnae, Een-nay A Culture of EnduringKatun Sosuy Pap, Kaht-unn Soh-suut Pahp Eating from the Same Rice BowlAnd over 200 more

Look-up words quickly and easily with this travel-sized Cantonese phrasebook and dictionary.

Get your training off to a great start, from basic kicks to training and tournaments, this book is a perfect introduction to kung fu for beginners. It's everything you need to get started in kung fu!

This useful and informative book offers a detailed overview of Jeet Kune Do practice while explaining the specific moves readers will need to perfect their techniques.As a foundation, the book recalls the origination of Jeet Kune Dothe philosophy, history, and different styles of the martial art. This introduction gives readers an important reference point on how the practice evolved. From there, the book explains how to choose a school and takes readers through their first class, including the etiquette and dress requirements. The essential elements of the stylestances, footwork, upper body and lower body techniques, and grappling are all well represented and defined.Building upon this solid groundwork, the book informs readers of the five ways of attack, including the single direct attack, the attack by combination, the progressive indirect attack, the attack by drawing, and the hand immobilization attack. Fighting instructions include the tactical considerations of Jeet Kune Do practice such as defenses, counterattacks, and sparring.The book concludes with a comprehensive list of resources to help students further develop their knowledge of and training in Jeet Kune Do. Compact and easy-to-read, this book gives readers everything they'll need to start their practice of this critical fighting art made famous by Bruce Lee.

Get your aikido training off to a great startfrom basic footwork and throws to training and demonstrations. This martial arts guide is a perfect introduction to aikido for beginners.Are you planning to learn Aikido, but don't know where to begin? Are you looking for a teacher? Are you taking a class but confused by the unfamiliar terms used to describe the techniques? This aikido book offers an easy, yet comprehensive introduction to everything you need to know to feel confident and be successful.You'll learn about:The origins of aikidoits philosophy, history and techniquesHow to find a teacher and a class that is right for youGetting readywhat happens in a typical Aikido class?The essentialsstances, strikes, grabs, throws, and pinsHow to complement your aikido training with ki exercises, multiple-person training, and freestyle exercisesHow to succeed in Aikido how to create an effective training program, test for belt promotion, and participate in competitions and tournamentsResources to help you further develop your Aikido skills

With this yoga guide, you can delve into a sport as good for your mind as it is for your body and become a part of the huge (and continually growing) yoga community.

Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Okinawan immigration to Hawaii and the continental USA, this text is a history of Okinawa.

This adventurous pop-up book for kids whisks you on a whirlwind tour of Tokyo's most famous landmarks!

Samurai Castles features hundreds of stunning colour photographs and little-known details about the most important and well-preserved Samurai castles in Japan, including their history, design and military features.

When the Fight Goes to the Ground is a martial arts book with instructional DVD that offers a complete guide to ground fighting techniques and principles.