1.
Series:
Ganbatte!
The Japanese Art of Always Moving Forward
Hardcover
Nobuo Suzuki
9784805316542
$19.95
SELF-HELP
Nov 09, 2021
Ganbatte (gan-ba-tay) is a Japanese philosophy focused on doing the best you can with what you have. Though there is no direct translation, "Keep Going," and "Give it your all," embody the sentiments behind the word. Just as wabi sabi shows the beauty of imperfection in life, ganbatte teaches you how to get past obstacles and be motivated to keep moving forward.In Ganbatte! author Albert Liebermann provides an inspirational, yet practical guide to becoming more resilient the Japanese way. In 50 short chapters, some deeper and some more playful,...
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2.
Series:
A Beginner's Guide to the Zen Tea Ceremony
Developing Mindfulness and Calm the Japanese Way
Hardcover
Randy Channell Soei
9784805316399
$19.95
HISTORY
Mar 15, 2022
This book masterfully captures the essence of the Japanese tea ceremony—its role in decluttering the mind and focusing on the present—while also introducing the objects and rituals that make it unique.Author Randall Channell Soei—the highest-ranked non-Japanese within the Urasenke tea ceremony tradition—has been teaching the ancient method of preparing, serving and drinking tea to Japanese and foreigners for over 20 years from his studio in Kyoto, Japan. In this book, he explains the key elements behind the practice and spirituality of the tea ...
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3.
Series:
Soseki Natsume's I Am A Cat: The Manga Edition
The tale of a cat with no name but great wisdom!
Paperback
Soseki Natsume
9784805316573
$19.95
COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS
Sep 28, 2021
Japan's beloved literary masterpiece brought to life in manga form!Soseki Natsume's comic masterpiece, I Am a Cat, satirizes the foolishness of upper-middle-class Japanese society in early 20th century Tokyo. Written with biting wit and sardonic perspective, it follows the whimsical adventures of a rather cynical stray kitten. He finds his way into the home of an English teacher, where his running commentary on the follies and foibles of the people around him has been making readers laugh for more than a century.This is the very first manga edi...
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4.
Series:
Strange Tales from Japan
99 Chilling Stories of Yokai, Ghosts, Demons and the Supernatural
Paperback
Keisuke Nishimoto
9784805316603
$19.95
FICTION
Sep 21, 2021
Prepare to be spooked by these chilling Japanese short stories!Strange Tales from Japan presents 99 spine-tingling tales of ghosts, yokai, demons, shapeshifters and trickster animals who inhabit remote reaches of the Japanese countryside. 33 color woodblock prints and over 55 b&w illustrations of these creatures, who have inhabited the Japanese imagination for centuries, bring the stories to life.The captivating tales in this volume include:The Vengeance of Oiwa—The terrifying spirit of a woman murdered by her husband who seeks retribution from...
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5.
Series:
Jokowi and the New Indonesia
A Political Biography
Hardcover
Darmawan Prasodjo
9780804854177
$34.95
BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Mar 01, 2022
In 2014, Joko Widodo--popularly known as Jokowi--was elected the seventh president of the Republic of Indonesia, going on to win a second five-year term in 2019. Raised amid poverty in a riverside slum and with a background in the furniture export trade, Jokowi broke the mold for political leaders in the world's third-largest democracy. His meteoric rise came without the benefit of personal connections to the traditional elites who have dominated Indonesian politics for three-quarters of a century, making this a true "rags to riches" story.This...
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6.
Series: Brief History Of Asia Series
A Brief History of Thailand
Monarchy, War and Resilience: The Fascinating Story of the Gilded Kingdom at the Heart of Asia
Paperback
Richard A. Ruth
9780804851213
$22.95
HISTORY
Mar 15, 2022
Thailand is known for its picturesque beaches and famous temples, but there's much more to this popular holiday destination than many realize.A Brief History of Thailand offers an engaging look at the country's last 250 years--from coups and violent massacres to the invention of Pad Thai in the 1930's. Readers will learn the vibrant story of Thailand's emergence as a prosperous Buddhist state, its transformation from traditional kingdom to democratic constitutional monarchy and its subsequent rise to prominence in Southeast Asian affairs.Thaila...
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7.
Series:
Extreme Cuisine
The Weird & Wonderful Foods that People Eat
Paperback
Jerry Hopkins
9780804854979
$12.95
COOKING
Aug 24, 2021
"I could not have written A Cook's Tour without this book. There is so much I would have missed. So dig in. Enjoy…Eat. Eat adventurously. Miss nothing. It's all here in these pages." —From the Foreword by Anthony BourdainSit down for a meal with the locals on six continents—what they eat may surprise you. Extreme Cuisine examines eating habits across the global neighborhood, showing once and for all that road kill in one culture is restaurant fare in another!"I've tried to make this book a guide to how the other half dines and why. Over a perio...
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8.
Series:
The Art of War
The Definitive Interpretation of Sun Tzu's Classic Book of Strategy
Hardcover
Sun Tzu
9780804854351
$19.95
SPORTS & RECREATION
Nov 30, 2021
The Art of War by Sun Tzu is the best known book on military strategy ever written. Although its wisdom is ancient, its principles and advice are timeless; it remains as influential as ever in military strategy, leadership roles, business tactics, legal challenges, martial arts philosophy and more. Everyone from New England Patriots' coach Bill Belichick to Tupac Shakur have turned to this time tested treatise.This translation is by Hanshi Stephen F. Kaufman, one of America's leading martial artists, and is specifically aimed at martial practit...
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9.
Series:
Code of the Samurai
A Modern Translation of the Bushido Shoshinshu of Taira Shigesuke
Paperback
Taira Shigesuke
9784805316825
$14.95
SPORTS & RECREATION
Oct 26, 2021
Immerse yourself in the world of the Samurai with this classic text.Code of the Samurai is the 350-year-old summary of the rules and expectations embodied in Bushido—the ancient Japanese "Way of the Warrior." Written by Taira Shigesuke, a Samurai and prominent teacher of military techniques, it was published posthumously in 1834. This influential book was intended as a training manual for young Samurai, outlining personal and professional standards.This accessible and enjoyable translation is by Thomas Cleary, the foremost translator of Asian m...
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10.
Series:
Secrets of the Samurai
The Martial Arts of Feudal Japan
Paperback
Oscar Ratti
9780804854962
$12.95
SPORTS & RECREATION
Aug 24, 2021
Secrets of the Samurai is the definitive study of the martial arts of feudal Japan, explaining in detail the weapons, techniques, strategies, and principles of combat that made the Japanese warrior a formidable foe.The book begins with a panoramic survey of the tumultuous early struggles of warlords contending for political ascendancy then outlines the relentless progression of the military class toward absolute power. In addition to illustrating actual methods of combat, the authors discuss in detail the crucial training necessary to develop a...
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11.
Series:
Pan de Sal Saves the Day Activity Book
Have Fun with Filipino Games and Puzzles! Play, Eat and Sing with Pan de Sal and Her Friends
Paperback
Norma Olizon-Chikiamco
9780804854535
$11.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 4 - 8
Nov 09, 2021
This fun and colorful activity book is filled with games and puzzles that kids will love! The activities connect to the multicultural children's book Pan de Sal Saves the Day—a bilingual Tagalog and English children's story about overcoming adversity.Filled with beautiful illustrations and interactive games, kids will find:Word jumblesColoring activitiesDraw your own pictureMazesSpot the differenceCraft activitiesWord searchesHidden picturesRecipesA songCrosswordsAnd more!This 32 page book is designed for kids 4-8, but those of all ages will fi...
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12.
Series:
My First Book of Hindi Words
An ABC Rhyming Book of Hindi Language and Indian Culture
Hardcover
Rina Singh
9780804850131
$14.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 4 - 8
Mar 08, 2019
My First Book of Hindi Words introduces the Hindi language to preschool children in a gentle, playful way using the familiar ABC English Alphabet. The ABC structure provides a framework that encourages fun and natural learning. The everyday Hindi works presented in this book include many that have particular significance in Indian culture. The vivid illustrations give kids a glimpse of Indian life and to show how, despite cultural differences, kids the world over have a lot in common.Linguistic and cultural notes are added to enhance the kids...
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13.
Series:
Chinese Folktales
The Dragon Slayer and Other Timeless Tales
Hardcover
Shiho S. Nunes
9780804854757
$19.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 8 - 12
Dec 28, 2021
For thousands of years, Chinese storytellers have delighted listeners with stories about the value of virtues like honesty, respect, courage and self-reliance. Chinese Folktales collects nineteen of these fantastic tales, some of them dating back to the third century BCE, and retells them in contemporary English for a modern audience. This updated edition—previously titled Chinese Fables—offers the same great stories in a smaller, easier to handle format at a lower price.Each of these stories offers a nugget of ancient folk wisdom and glimpses ...
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14.
Series:
Adventures in Asian Art
An Afternoon at the Museum
Hardcover
Sue DiCicco
9780804854955
$9.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 4 - 9
Aug 24, 2021
**Creative Child Magazine Preferred Choice Award Winner**Ride on a rhino, enter a mandala, or climb Mt. Fuji! Asia is an entire world of incredible places to go and things to see and do!Exploring other cultures is a favorite classroom activity for teachers and students alike. Now, author Sue DiCicco draws on her background as a writer, illustrator, sculptor, and former Disney animator to take kids on an imaginative tour of China, Japan, Korea, India, and beyond through artifacts on display at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco.Adventures in ...
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15.
Series:
Ninja Boy's Secret
Hardcover
Tina Schneider
9780804855044
$9.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Aug 24, 2021
**Winner of 2020 Northern Lights Book Awards Author/Illustrator Category**This is a universal story of chasing your dream even if those around you disapprove.In Ninja Boy's Secret, Tina Schneider's lively, amusing illustrations bring her character's struggles and ultimate triumph vividly to life. This Japanese-inspired picture book teaches kids valuable lessons through a fun and inspiring story.Ninja Boy has a secret. It's not that he's flunking out of Ninja Academy—his dad knows that. It's that Ninja Boy doesn't like skulking about quietly in ...
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16.
Series:
Fresh Bento
Affordable, Healthy Box Lunches Your Kids Will Adore (46 Bento Boxes)
Paperback
Wendy Thorpe Copley
9784805315347
$19.95
COOKING
Aug 03, 2021
Parents seeking alternatives to unhealthy snacks and school cafeteria lunches will find a treasure trove of ideas within these pages.Dubbed the "Willy Wonka of school lunches," Wendy Thorpe Copley is back with an array of fun and healthy lunchtime options for kids. Follow her lead as she transforms simple, affordable and nutritious ingredients into appealing bento box lunches your kids will ask for again and again!With over 46 themed bento box options to choose from, this book allows you to create lunch with a selection of food that you know yo...
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17.
Series:
Asian Salads
72 Inspired Recipes from Vietnam, China, Korea, Thailand and India
Paperback
Maki Watanabe
9780804854993
$12.95
COOKING
Aug 24, 2021
Asian Salads shows you how to prepare the amazing variety of delicious Asian vegetables, herbs, and seasonings found in your local supermarket, farmers market, and world food market. It presents 72 recipes that will excite and awaken your palate—and open up new food horizons!Dozens of fragrant herbs like cilantro, Thai basil, and lemongrass are combined with delicious fresh Asian vegetables like Napa cabbage, spicy kimchi, daikon, and many more!These healthy recipes are simple and very easy to prepare—based on classic dishes found in Vietnam, T...
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18.
Series:
A Beginner's Guide to Japanese Tea
Selecting and Brewing the Perfect Cup of Sencha, Matcha, and Other Japanese Teas
Paperback
Per Oscar Brekell
9784805316382
$19.95
COOKING
Feb 01, 2022
Do you know the difference between a bancha and a hojicha? How to brew the perfect matcha? With this book you will!Japanese tea expert Per Oscar Brekell is one of the few foreigners to complete the difficult training in Japan as a tea instructor. Now, with this book, he shares the secrets and insights he's gleaned from a career dedicated to promoting and preparing this ancient beverage.Combining a practical approach with in-depth knowledge and a keen eye for the healthful benefits of tea, this visual guide will help you understand everything fr...
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19.
Series:
Zen Vegan Food
Delicious Plant-based Recipes from a Zen Buddhist Monk
Hardcover
Koyu Iinuma
9784805316610
$22.95
COOKING
Nov 09, 2021
In this book, Buddhist temple priest and chef Koyu Iinuma shares the simple and delicious plant-based meals he prepares in the kitchens of Fukushoji temple in Yokohama, Japan.The 73 recipes showcased in Zen Vegan Food are incredibly beautiful and tasty, while also being nutritious, sustainable and ethically responsible. Color photos show the finished dishes, while comprehensive information on Japanese ingredients like seaweed, miso and tofu helps home cooks with shopping and preparation.In this cookbook, readers will find:28 recipes for vegan c...
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20.
Series:
Rosalind Creasy's Recipes from the Garden
200 Exciting Recipes from the Author of The Complete Book of Edible Landscaping
Paperback
Rosalind Creasy
9780804854948
$12.95
COOKING
Aug 03, 2021
"Rosalind Creasy's Recipes from the Garden is not just another pretty-face cookbook. This one has depth. This is a cookbook to be trusted and used again and again." —The American GardenerLuscious, perfectly ripe tomatoes. Crisp, sweet melons. Sharp onions and mellow garlic. Everyone knows that nothing tastes better than fresh organic food from the garden. Rosalind Creasy's Recipes from the Garden will help you celebrate the incredible flavors of garden-fresh vegetables, fruits, and herbs.This collection of mouthwatering garden recipes from Crea...
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21.
Series: Authentic Recipes Series
The Food of Korea
63 Simple and Delicious Recipes from the land of the Morning Calm
Paperback
Injoo Chun
9780804855013
$7.95
COOKING
Aug 24, 2021
Recreate your favorite Korean recipes and discover new dishes with this easy-to-follow cookbook!Flavorful and satisfying, Korean cuisine is a tantalizing balance of tastes and textures—fiery peppers are a counterpoint to mild rice, fragrant sesame oil adds a hint of sweetness to meat and vegetables, and pickled kimchi adds zest with its tanginess and crunch. And, best of all, Korean food emphasizes vegetables and grains, making it as healthy as it is delicious.This Korean cookbook features more than 60 recipes, created by the celebrated chefs a...
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22.
Series: Essential Kitchen Series
Sushi
Hardcover
Ryuichi Yoshii
9780794608262
$12.95
COOKING
Oct 05, 2021
Sushi is not only tasty, but incredibly healthy, as it's low in fat and high in essential vitamins and minerals. While it may seem intimidating, sushi is surprisingly simple to make at home—and this book shows you how! From traditional hand-rolls to poke bowls, this sushi cookbook will show you how to make 30 of these elegant dishes with ease.Step-by-step instructions and color photographs show how to make a variety of sushi and sashimi. Readers will also find information on the history and the health benefits of Japanese sushi, as well as dire...
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23.
Series:
Japanese Color Harmony Dictionary: Modern Colors of Japan
The Complete Guide for Designers and Graphic Artists (Over 3,300 Color Combinations and Patterns with CMYK and RGB References)
Paperback
Teruko Sakurai
9784805316405
$24.95
ART
Nov 02, 2021
An indispensable guide to the colors and combinations of contemporary Japanese design—by one of Japan's leading colorists!Color consultant Teruko Sakurai finds inspiration everywhere—in the foods, landscapes and everyday objects of her native land. Flipping through the pages of this book is like taking a tour through modern Japan. The tones, hues and palettes will dazzle and inspire you.Over 3,300 different color combinations are presented in over 125 different themes. Each two-page section in this book presents a different theme with the follo...
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24.
Series:
Japanese Color Harmony Dictionary: Traditional Colors
The Complete Guide for Designers and Graphic Artists (Over 2,750 Color Combinations and Patterns with CMYK and RGB References)
Paperback
Teruko Sakurai
9784805316412
$24.95
ART
Nov 02, 2021
Expert colorist Teruko Sakurai takes you to the end of the rainbow—and beyond—in this inspiring color dictionary!Over 2,750 traditional Japanese color combinations are presented, organized into 100 different themes associated with the seasons, landscapes and artistic heritage of Japan. Whether it's a shower of pink cherry blossoms, the flutter of a carp flap or the austere and cool tones of Mt. Fuji, flipping the pages of this color dictionary is like taking a stroll through the sensual delights of Japanese culture in all its dazzling tones, hu...
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25.
Series:
Hiroshige's Japan
On the Trail of the Great Woodblock Print Master - A Modern-day Artist's Journey on the Old Tokaido Road
Hardcover
Philippe Delord
9784805316290
$39.95
ART
Mar 08, 2022
Journey along the famed Tokaido Road--an ancient thoroughfare with a modern twist.The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido is the best-known work of the great 19th century Japanese woodblock artist Utagawa Hiroshige. The series of 53 masterful woodblock prints depicts stops along the ancient Tokaido Road--which, from the eleventh to the nineteenth century, was the main thoroughfare between Tokyo and Kyoto.Though the road itself is now submerged under Japan's twenty-first-century urban landscape, French artist Philippe Delord set out to see if he...
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26.
Series:
Japanese Kokeshi Dolls
The Woodcraft and Culture of Japan's Iconic Wooden Dolls
Hardcover
Manami Okazaki
9784805315545
$24.95
ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
Nov 30, 2021
An inside look at kokeshi dolls: from the skilled woodworkers behind their design to their important cultural significance.Kokeshi are the simple and charming traditional Japanese dolls characterized by their cylindrical shape and lack of arms and legs. Historically made as children's toys in Japan's northern region of Tohoku, they have now become a popular collector's item and have even inspired famous architects and artists.In this visual guide, readers will find:An overview of the different types of dollsHow kokeshi dolls are crafted, includ...
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27.
Series:
Otafuku
Joy of Japan
Paperback
Amy Katoh
9784805313121
$9.95
ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
Sep 28, 2021
In shops, shrines, homes and gardens throughout Japan, at noisy festivals and in the most serene teahouses, you are likely to encounter the plump, smiling image of Otafuku—a mythic figure from Japan's distant past.With her twinkling eyes and rosy lips, she appears in countless incarnations: on banners, cups and bowls, and in craft, furniture, painting and sculpture. Who is this warm, wonderful lady, whose gentle and calming presence is felt everywhere in Japan?In Otafuku, renowned author Amy Katoh explores in her own inimitable way the colorful...
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28.
Series:
Decorating with Flowers
A Stunning Ideas Book for all Occasions
Paperback
Roberto Caballero
9780804855020
$12.95
HOUSE & HOME
Aug 24, 2021
"This book is full of ideas for floral designs with a tropical twist to create for a variety of occasions…you're sure to be inspired!" —Garden & Landscape Design MagazineDecorating with Flowers celebrates the latest trends in contemporary floral design with a tropical twist. Featuring inspired table settings and installations, this extraordinary flower arranging book will encourage you to create your own unforgettable floral creations.In this book, ten designers and artists share the ideas and insights behind their floral arrangements—each of w...
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29.
Series:
Tropical Colors
The Art of Living with Tropical Flowers
Paperback
Sakul Intakul
9780804855037
$12.95
CRAFTS & HOBBIES
Aug 24, 2021
"From highly dramatic, large-scale installations to serene pairings where a single stem and complementary vase indicate a complete idea, the book provides a wealth of fresh images ripe for contemplation." —BooklistIn this stunning book, renowned Thai floral artist Sakul Intakul combines colorful tropical flowers, exotic foliage and other unusual design materials in refreshingly original floral displays suitable for any occasion. Photographed in the spectacular, contemporary homes of Thailand's leading artists, designers and professionals, the s...
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30.
Series:
The Genius of Japanese Carpentry
Secrets of an Ancient Woodworking Craft
Paperback
Azby Brown
9784805316689
$24.95
ARCHITECTURE
Nov 09, 2021
The Genius of Japanese Carpentry tells the story of the 1200-year-old Yakushiji monastery in Nara, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the dedicated modern-day craftsmen who are working to restore what has been lost to the depredations of time, fire and warfare.Although the monastery's reconstruction will not be fully completed until 2030, one of the primary temples, the Picture Hall, has been wholly restored employing the same materials, tools and techniques originally used in its creation over a millennium ago. Featuring intricate, puzzle-like ...
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31.
Series:
Japanese Design
An Illustrated Guide to Art, Architecture and Aesthetics in Japan
Paperback
Patricia J. Graham
9784805316481
$24.95
ART
Aug 03, 2021
"Graham has crafted a compact, jewel-like resource for all who seek to understand the sources, evolution, impact, and value of Japanese aesthetics and design principles in our modern world." —Dr. Jane Schall, Sanders Sosland Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of ArtThis beautifully illustrated guide offers stunning visual examples and detailed discussions of the objects, aesthetics, philosophy and cultural significance of Japanese design.Asian art expert Dr. Patricia Graham helps guide readers through the aspects o...
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32.
Series:
Inside Your Japanese Garden
A Guide to Creating a Unique Japanese Garden for Your Home
Hardcover
Joseph Cali
9784805316146
$34.95
GARDENING
Mar 08, 2022
Learn how to create a tranquil outdoor space at home with this practical and inspiring guide!With instructive drawings and step-by-step techniques, Inside Your Japanese Garden walks you through designing and creating your very own Japanese garden. From small projects like benches and gates, to larger undertakings like bridges and mud walls, this book provides a wide variety of ways to enhance the space around your home, no matter the size. Instructions on how to work with stone, mud and bamboo--as well as a catalogue of the 94 plant varieties u...
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33.
Series:
Nature Crafts
Japanese Style Plant & Leaf Projects (With 40 Projects and over 250 Photos)
Paperback
Yukinobu Fujino
9780804854115
$22.95
CRAFTS & HOBBIES
Nov 09, 2021
Interior decorating just got a green thumb!Harness the beauty of plants, leaves and foliage—green decor—in this unique collection of 40 nature projects that are fun, easy and inexpensive to make. Six of Japan's leading floral and plant designers offer a range of ideas to turn found and foraged materials into stunning arrangements and displays.With these visionary stylists as your guides, a few materials you already have at home and easy-to-obtain tools, you'll be able to:Create charming glass-encased air plants and spoon-based succulentsWeave, ...
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34.
Series:
Fabulous Paper Flowers
Make 43 Beautiful Asian Flowers - From Irises to Cherry Blossoms to Peonies (with 270 Tracing Templates)
Paperback
Emiko Yamamoto
9780804854092
$22.95
CRAFTS & HOBBIES
Sep 14, 2021
Exquisite paper flowers that never wilt!In this book, Japanese paper crafting expert Emiko Yamamoto reveals her secrets for making realistic blossoms, leaves and stems from inexpensive colored paper sheets. Her simple cut-curl-paste method is perfect for beginners—making it easy to create dozens of lifelike flowers.Fabulous Paper Flowers features 43 varieties of Asian flowers for every season, including:Spring: Wild Cherry Blossoms, White Clover, Japanese Primrose, Japanese Marigolds & Fuji Dawn VioletsSummer: Bigleaf Hydrangea, Japanese Iris, ...
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35.
Series:
Fantastic Felted Cats
A Guide to Making Lifelike Kitten Figures (With Full-Size Templates)
Paperback
Housetsu Sato
9780804853774
$19.95
CRAFTS & HOBBIES
Aug 03, 2021
An irresistible felting book for cat lovers!From playful tabbies to fierce black cats, this book shows you how to create felted felines in every shape and posture: crouching, preening, stretching, napping and ready to pounce!Master Japanese felting artist and teacher (and a great cat lover himself) Housetsu Sato shows you how to become an expert in capturing a cat's essential form and character—especially at the kitten stage, when they are full of surprises.In this book Sato teaches you how to:Form the basic shapes and cat body partsCreate a va...
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36.
Series:
Charming Quilted Animals
Irresistible Patchwork Designs & Accessories (Includes Pull-Out Template Sheets)
Paperback
Yoko Saito
9780804853828
$24.95
CRAFTS & HOBBIES
Nov 02, 2021
Create adorable animal applique with this sweet and whimsical hand-quilting patchwork pattern book.From favorite critters like perky penguins, smiling lions and gangly giraffes to unexpected friends like jellyfish, vultures and a unicorn, this book includes an animal for each letter of the alphabet.In Charming Quilted Animals, world-renowned quilt artist Yoko Saito shows you how to:Make over 40 different animal appliquesCreate 26 animal patches—from A-ZIncorporate the animals in 25 unique projectsImplement essential quilting techniquesMake fun ...
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37.
Series:
The Complete Guide to Crochet Dolls and Animals
Amigurumi Techniques Made Easy (With over 1,500 Color Photos)
Paperback
The Japan Amigurumi Association
9780804854122
$24.95
CRAFTS & HOBBIES
Dec 14, 2021
From selecting yarns and learning the basics of crochet to assembling your projects and adding whimsical details, The Complete Guide to Crochet Dolls And Animals makes any amigurumi project possible!Hundreds of photos demonstrate the best crochet stitches to use, along with lessons on how to assemble amigurumi figures correctly and give them more personality. All the basic stitches and steps are explained in detail, including extra directions for left-handed crafters.This is the official guide created by The Japan Amigurumi Association—whose th...
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38.
Series:
Small Knits: Casual & Chic Japanese Style Accessories
(19 Projects + variations)
Paperback
Yoko Hatta
9780804854108
$22.95
CRAFTS & HOBBIES
Aug 10, 2021
A modern Japanese take on classic knitted accessories.With a contemporary approach to traditional knitting patterns and textures, Small Knits brings to life a collection of stylish necessities for warmth and fashion. From selbu mittens to unisex hats and neckwarmers—these pieces work for just about any mood, recipient and wardrobe.In this book, you'll find instructions and photos for 19 charming projects, plus variations, including:Elegant Nordic mittens, handwarmers and a beretStylish neckwarmers in houndstooth and argyle patternsAn eyecatchin...
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39.
Series:
Sashiko for Making & Mending
15 Simple Japanese Embroidery Projects
Hardcover
Saki Iiduka
9780804853859
$19.95
CRAFTS & HOBBIES
Nov 02, 2021
Let this book show you the pleasure of repairing, reinforcing and making beloved items using sashiko embroidery!Sashiko for Making and Mending shows you how to use sashiko stitching to mend rips, repair things like fraying cuffs and create original accessories that look fabulous.With this book, you'll be able to embrace the visible mending movement—the practice of repairing high quality items you already own instead of replacing them with cheaper "fast fashion" alternatives. It also gives you the opportunity to practice the craft, with instruct...
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40.
Series:
Amazing Origami Dinosaurs
Paper Dinosaurs Are Fun to Fold! (10 Dinosaur Models + 32 Tear-Out Sheets + 5 Bonus Projects)
Paperback
Shufunotomo Co. Ltd.
9784805316672
$19.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 12 - 16
Mar 08, 2022
Amazing Origami Dinosaurs contains everything you need to fold 10 amazing origami dinosaur models twice! The colorful folding papers, clear instructions and realistic illustrations in this book bring these awesome creatures to life!This book includes 32 highly realistic tear-out folding papers along with information on your favorite dinosaurs, including:Tyrannosaurus Rex--A true monster in all its fearsome gloryVelociraptor--Clever and fast, these hunters could run up to roughly 40 mph Brontosaurus--The "thunder lizard" reached up to 72 feet in...
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41.
Series:
Origami Pets and Other Animals
Lifelike Paper Dogs, Cats, Pandas, Penguins and More! (30 Different Models)
Paperback
Muneji Fuchimoto
9784805316719
$22.95
CRAFTS & HOBBIES
Nov 30, 2021
This exciting book shows you how to fold realistic models of your favorite pets, zoo animals and other wildlife!Master origami designer Muneji Fuchimoto's clear instructions show you how to fold 30 amazing animal and insect models, including the following:Five different popular dog breeds—complete with stylish foldable outfitsA cute little paper catLess conventional pet models, including a miniature pig, mouse and turtleSafari wildlife, including an elephant with tusks, a lion with a mane and a chimpanzee with a contrasting posteriorA brown bea...
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42.
Series:
Scale Model Paper Airplanes Kit
Iconic Planes That Really Fly! Slingshot Launcher Included! - Just Pop-out and Assemble (14 Famous Pop-out Airplanes)
Kit
Andrew Dewar
9780804851084
$19.95
CRAFTS & HOBBIES
Feb 01, 2022
Take a hands-on flight through history with this model airplane kit!Scale Model Paper Airplanes Kit is filled with famous and historical model planes, just waiting to be assembled. It features 14 paper replicas spanning the history of aviation—from the Spitfire to the Concorde. The pop-out plane pieces are made of high-quality cardstock and printed in full color on both sides.With this kit, you can build and fly:Air Force One—The world's most famous Boeing 747 (a workhorse of commercial passenger air travel for 50 years)Bell X-1—The experimenta...
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Series:
Air and Space Origami Kit
Realistic Paper Rockets, Spaceships and More! [Instruction Book, 48 Folding Papers, 185+ Stickers, 14 Origami Models]
Kit
John Szinger
9780804854191
$9.95
CRAFTS & HOBBIES
Aug 24, 2021
Fold realistic paper models of some of the most amazing aircraft and spacecraft ever designed!The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum hosts seven million visitors annually—a testament to our enduring fascination with flight. Noted origami artist John Szinger has created this unique collection of 14 paper models inspired by real life flying vehicles—from commercial jetliners to single- and multi-stage rockets, a re-entry space pod and even a UFO!Each model comes complete with a set of interesting facts about the vehicle as well as detail...
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Series:
Origami: Japanese Paper Folding Made Easy
The Perfect Book for Beginners! (50 Classic Projects)
Paperback
Florence Sakade
9780804854450
$16.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 8 - 12
Nov 09, 2021
The classic introduction to origami paper folding for beginners!Florence Sakade's time-tested origami book for beginners has been given a complete makeover, with an attractive new layout, improved instructions and updated diagrams. These improvements will enable a new generation of folders to make the beloved paper models in this book. From animals, flowers and boxes, to boats and the ever-popular crane, aspiring origami artists can learn directly from a master.This comprehensive book shows you how to fold 50 different models, including:A Japan...
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Series:
Dollar Origami Kit
7 Easy Models, 60 Practice "Dollar Bills," A Full-Color Instruction Book & Online Video Lessons
Kit
Marc Kirschenbaum
9780804851923
$16.95
CRAFTS & HOBBIES
Sep 21, 2021
Get your money's worth with this clever kit!Dollar Origami Kit features instructions for folding 7 fun and easy money origami projects. These cute paper sculptures make perfect gifts and tips—in fact, they are almost too good to give away!This kit includes step-by-step instructions for folding a dollar bill into:Butterfly—This model looks as if it could fly away (and not just because it's made of money!)Mouse—Don't let this lifelike project startle its recipientElephant—A wonderful option when loaning cash: elephants never forget!Giraffe—Foldin...
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Series:
Origami Bible Stories for Kids Kit
Fold Paper Figures and Stories Bring the Bible to Life! (64 Paper Models with a full-color instruction book and 4 backdrops)
Kit
Andrew Dewar
9780804853989
$9.95
CRAFTS & HOBBIES
Sep 07, 2021
Perfect for Sunday school classes, youth groups or family time—this kit enables kids to experience first-hand the life-changing message of the Bible's most powerful stories!This new interactive kit combines the fun of origami paper folding with the joy of recreating and retelling the most beloved stories in the Bible! The beautifully produced paper models are easy to fold up and the instruction book explains how to use the models to retell the following important stories:Adam and Eve—The creation of the world according to Genesis—beware, there'...
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Series:
Origami Paper 500 sheets Rainbow Watercolors 6" (15 cm)
Tuttle Origami Paper: Double-Sided Origami Sheets Printed with 12 Different Designs (Instructions for 5 Projects Included)
Loose-leaf
Tuttle Publishing
9780804854252
$16.95
CRAFTS & HOBBIES
Nov 02, 2021
"This pack contains 500 high-quality origami sheets printed with fun and colorful Rainbow Watercolor designs.These beautiful paper patterns were developed to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains 12 different unique designs, and all of the papers are printed with coordinating solid colors on the reverse. This provides aesthetically pleasing combinations in origami models that show both the front and back of the sheets.This origami paper pack includes:500 sheets of high-quality origami paper12 unique ...
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Series:
Origami Paper 500 sheets Rainbow Colors 6" (15 cm)
Tuttle Origami Paper: Double-Sided Origami Sheets Printed with 12 Color Combinations (Instructions for 5 Projects Included)
Loose-leaf
Tuttle Publishing
9780804854610
$16.95
CRAFTS & HOBBIES
Nov 23, 2021
"This pack contains 500 high-quality origami sheets printed with bright colors of the rainbow.These beautiful origami papers were developed to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains 12 different solid colors, and all of the papers are printed with coordinating colors on the reverse. This provides aesthetically pleasing combinations in origami models that show both the front and back of the sheets.This origami paper pack includes:500 sheets of high-quality origami paper12 unique colorsOver 40 sheets of...
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Series:
Origami Paper Washi Patterns 1,000 sheets 4" (10 cm)
Tuttle Origami Paper: Double-Sided Origami Sheets Printed with 12 Different Designs (Instructions for Origami Crane Included)
Loose-leaf
Tuttle Publishing
9780804854436
$22.95
CRAFTS & HOBBIES
Feb 01, 2022
"This paper pack contains 1,000 high-quality, small 4-inch origami sheets printed with colorful Japanese washi designs.These origami papers were developed to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains 12 unique designs printed with coordinating colors on the reverse to provide aesthetically pleasing combinations in origami models that show both the front and back.This paper pack is ideal for anyone setting out to fold 1,000 paper cranes, and these small sheets also work well for modular origami models.Thi...
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Series:
Origami Paper Rainbow Colors 1,000 sheets 4" (10 cm)
Tuttle Origami Paper: Double-Sided Origami Sheets Printed with 12 Different Color Combinations (Instructions for Origami Crane Included)
Loose-leaf
Tuttle Publishing
9780804854269
$22.95
CRAFTS & HOBBIES
Nov 23, 2021
"This paper pack contains 1,000 high-quality, small 4-inch origami sheets printed with vibrant rainbow colors.These origami papers were developed to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains 12 colors of the rainbow printed with coordinating colors on the reverse to provide aesthetically pleasing combinations in origami models that show both the front and back.This paper pack is ideal for anyone setting out to fold 1,000 paper cranes, and these small sheets also work well for modular origami models.This ...
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Series:
Origami Paper Chiyogami 1,000 sheets 2 3/4 in (7 cm)
Tuttle Origami Paper: Double-Sided Origami Sheets Printed with 12 Designs (Instructions for Origami Crane Included)
Loose-leaf
Tuttle Publishing
9780804855006
$16.95
CRAFTS & HOBBIES
Sep 21, 2021
"This paper pack contains 1,000 high-quality, extra small 2.75-inch origami sheets printed with beautiful chiyogami designs.These origami papers were developed to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains 12 unique chiyogami designs and is ideal for experienced artists working on modular origami, origami jewelry or mini models.This origami paper pack includes:1,000 sheets of high-quality origami paper12 unique designs2.75 x 2.75 inch (7 cm) squaresInstructions for folding and stringing paper cranesDouble...
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Origami Paper Color Burst 1,000 sheets 2 3/4 in (7 cm)
Double-Sided Origami Sheets Printed With 12 Unique Radial Patterns (Instructions for Origami Crane Included)
Loose-leaf
Tuttle Publishing
9780804854597
$16.95
CRAFTS & HOBBIES
Sep 27, 2021
This paper pack contains 1,000 high-quality, extra small 2.75-inch origami sheets printed with beautiful color bursts.These origami papers were developed to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains 12 unique patterns and is ideal for experienced artists working on modular origami, origami jewelry or mini models. The radial color bursts are also useful for folding realistic looking origami flowers.This origami paper pack includes:1,000 sheets of high-quality origami paper12 unique patterns2.75 x 2.75 inc...
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Series:
Origami Folding Papers - Geometric Patterns - 192 Sheets
10 Different Patterns of 6 Inch (15 cm) Double-Sided Origami Paper (includes Instructions for 4 Projects)
Kit
Tuttle Publishing
9780804853972
$9.95
CRAFTS & HOBBIES
Sep 07, 2021
Make decorative paper models with this beautiful origami paper pack.192 Origami Folding Papers in Geometric Patterns takes traditional Japanese patterns and transforms them into origami folding paper. This paper pack is a great resource for all different kinds of folding and paper crafting projects. The package includes folding sheets as well as a booklet with instructions so that folders can start right away.This origami paper pack includes:192 sheets of origami paper10 different patternsDouble-sided colorSmall 6 inch (15 cm) squares Origami b...
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Origami Paper 96 sheets - Stars and Diamonds 6 inch (15 cm)
Tuttle Origami Paper: Origami Sheets Printed with 12 Different Patterns: Instructions for 6 Projects Included
Loose-leaf
Tuttle Publishing
9780804853927
$3.95
CRAFTS & HOBBIES
Sep 07, 2021
"This origami pack contains 96 high-quality origami sheets printed with colorful stars and diamond patterns. These striking patterns were chosen to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. There's enough paper here to assemble amazing modular origami sculptures, distribute to students for a class project, or put to a multitude of other creative uses.This origami paper pack includes:96 sheets of origami paper12 different star and diamond patternsSmall 6-inch squaresInstructions for 6 original projects"
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Series:
Origami Paper 96 sheets - Polka Dots 6 inch (15 cm)
Tuttle Origami Paper: Origami Sheets Printed with 8 Different Patterns: Instructions for 6 Projects Included
Loose-leaf
Tuttle Publishing
9780804853934
$3.95
CRAFTS & HOBBIES
Sep 07, 2021
"This origami pack contains 96 high-quality origami sheets printed with colorfully fun polka dot patterns.These colorful patterns were chosen to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains 8 different colorful designs, and there's enough paper here to assemble amazing modular origami sculptures, distribute to students for a class project, or put to a multitude of other creative uses.This origami paper pack includes:96 sheets of origami paper8 polka dot designs and patternsSmall 6-inch squares6 original pro...
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Origami Paper 6 3/4" (17 cm) Flower Patterns 48 Sheets
Tuttle Origami Paper: Double-Side Origami Sheets Printed with 8 Different Designs: Instructions for 6 Projects Included
Loose-leaf
Tuttle Publishing
9780804853941
$3.95
CRAFTS & HOBBIES
Sep 07, 2021
"This pack contains 48 high-quality origami sheets printed with 8 lovely flower patterns.Flower patterns are bright, colorful and unique. Origami Paper Flower Patterns takes lovely flower designs and transforms them into origami folding paper. These paper packs make a great resource for all different kinds of folding, crafting and scrapbooking projects.This origami paper pack includes:48 sheets of high-quality origami paper8 beautiful flower patternsSmall size 6 3/4 inch squaresOrigami basics and folding techniquesInstructions for 6 easy origam...
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Origami Paper 8 1/4" (21 cm) Ukiyo-e Bird Print 48 Sheets
Tuttle Origami Paper: Double-Sided Origami Sheets Printed with 8 Different Designs: Instructions for 6 Projects Included
Loose-leaf
Tuttle Publishing
9780804853958
$3.95
CRAFTS & HOBBIES
Sep 07, 2021
"This pack contains 48 high-quality origami sheets printed with 8 different authentic Japanese bird prints.Origami Paper - Ukiyo-e Bird Prints takes lovely Japanese prints and transforms them into origami folding paper. This paper pack make a great resource for all different kinds of folding, crafting and scrapbooking projects.This origami paper pack includes:48 sheets of high-quality origami paper8 ukiyo-e bird printsLarge size 8 1/4 inch squaresOrigami basics and folding techniquesInstructions for 6 easy origami projects"
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Series:
Origami Paper 8 1/4" (21 cm) Parasol Patterns 48 Sheets
Tuttle Origami Paper: Origami Sheets Printed with 12 Different Designs: Instructions for 6 Projects Included
Loose-leaf
Tuttle Publishing
9780804853965
$3.95
CRAFTS & HOBBIES
Sep 07, 2021
"This origami pack contains 48 high-quality origami sheets printed with 12 different colorful parasol patterns.These striking patterns were chosen to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. There's enough paper here to assemble amazing modular origami sculptures, distribute to students for a class project, or put to a multitude of other creative uses.This origami paper pack includes:48 sheets of high-quality origami paper12 colorful and fun parasol patternsLarge 8 1/4 x 8 1/4 inch squaresInstructions for 6 original projects"
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Series:
Kaleidoscope Gift Wrapping Paper - 24 sheets
18 x 24" (45 x 61 cm) Wrapping Paper
Paperback
Tuttle Publishing
9780804854214
$19.95
NON-CLASSIFIABLE
Aug 31, 2021
These fine-quality sheets feature 6 prints inspired by mesmerizing kaleidoscope patterns!These papers are suitable for craft projects as well as for gift wrapping. The variety of designs means they are useful for any occasion--whether a holiday, birthday, anniversary or "just because."Designed in a folder-style to prevent the sheets from tearing or bending, this gift wrapping set includes:24 sheets of 18 x 24 inch (45 x 61 cm) paper6 unique patternsPair with the matching Tuttle note cards--Kaleidoscope, 16 Note Cards--for a colorful and cohesiv...
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Kaleidoscope, 16 Note Cards
16 Different Blank Cards with 17 Patterned Envelopes
Kit
Tuttle Publishing
9780804851985
$16.95
NON-CLASSIFIABLE
Aug 03, 2021
These mesmerizing note cards feature 16 kaleidoscope designs. With vibrant colors and mind-bending symmetrical patterns, receiving one of these cards will make your friends and family smile!Blank inside, these cards will convey a heartfelt message for any occasion.This note card set includes:16 folded blank note cards—3.75 x 4.5 inches (9.5 x 11.5 cm)17 sealable envelopes (meet US Postal requirements for mailing with a standard stamp)16 unique designsPair with the matching Tuttle wrapping paper, 24 Sheets of Kaleidoscope Gift Wrapping Paper, fo...
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