{"title":"Books in English","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"9780810933149","title":"Festival in my heart Poems by Japanese children","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eby Bruno Navasky\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe title page of this lavish assemblage of Japanese art and children's poems is aptly adorned with a reproduction of Tosa Mitsuoki's Edo-period screen painting of an exquisite tree from which hang scrolls of poems like delicate gold-powdered ribbons. A treasury of Japanese ink paintings, woodblock prints, textiles and sculptures represent various periods and techniques, both ancient and modern--rather grand accompaniments to the poems, which were written by Japanese schoolchildren and originally selected and published by poet Kawasaki Hiroshi in a leading Japanese newspaper. Many of the poems seem chosen more for cuteness than for craft: ``Hey mom-- \/Do you know why I was born? I wanted to meet you, mom, \/ so I got born.'' Occasionally, however, the poems surprise and delight with effective imagery and reflective perceptions about activities, nature and families: ``One plus one \/ is two. \/ Mother plus father \/ is me. \/ Moon \/ plus stars \/ is sky.'' If not as strong overall as its predecessor, Charles Sullivan's Imaginary Gardens , the volume offers a welcome introduction to a foreign culture that will, like Mitsuoki's cherry blossoms, ``scatter \/ through people's hearts.'' \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e New\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePublished:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e 1993\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePages \/ Size: 120p, 22.86 x 1.91 x 26.04 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLanguage:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e English\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eISBN:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e 9780810933149\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"H.N. 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Unfortunately, during a game there is no one standing at your elbow to tell you that this group can be killed or that one can be saved in ko, etc. In actual play you have to work out the status of each group that comes into question. I believe that this way of presenting problems will help many players to win games.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCondition:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e New\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePublished:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e 2017\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePages \/ Size: 160p, 18.3cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLanguage:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e English\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eISBN: 4906574130\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kiseido Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40733981114505,"sku":"EN2","price":18.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/1595\/3545\/products\/0B651BE0-06A7-4DFA-B339-8A31365895F1.png?v=1662371645"},{"product_id":"9784906574629","title":"Graded Go Problems for Dan Players - Volume 2, 5-kyu to 3-dan","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eby Masaru Aoki, Richard Bozulich (Translator), Hirokazu Sato\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you get into a fight, knowledge or ignorance of the right tesuji will make you or break you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe biggest difference between kyu players and dan players is fighting ability. Perhaps the most important element in fighting is good judgment in choosing the timing and the objectives of the fight. However, good judgment is worth nothing without the fighting abil­ity to back it up, and the most important component in fighting abil­ity is the knowledge and skillful deployment of tesujis. This applies to all stages of the game, from the opening to the endgame. Josekis are at heart collections of tesujis and a one-point gain earned by an endgame tesuji may turn the result of a game around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book, which is a translation of two popular Nihon Ki-in collections for aspiring 1-dans and 3-dans, is a systematic compila­tion of the basic fighting tesujis that every dan player needs to know. Very few players, even those already of high-dan level, will have mastered all the tesujis presented here. Not only will careful study of these tesujis enable you to execute your fighting plans better, it will also broaden your tactical horizons by revealing to you new possibilities in the fighting and effectively deepen your understanding of go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCondition:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e New\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePublished:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e 2009\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePages \/ Size: 232p, 21cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLanguage: English\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eISBN:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e 9784906574629\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kiseido Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40733981147273,"sku":"EN3","price":26.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/1595\/3545\/products\/2022-09-0511.58.14.png?v=1662372057"},{"product_id":"9784906574612","title":"Graded Go Problems For Dan Players Volume 1: 300 Life-and-Death Problems, 5-kyu to 3 dan","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eby Masaru Aoki, Richard Bozulich (Translator), Hirokazu Sato\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe single most important task for kyu players who wish to reach dan level is to master the basic life-and-death patterns. Nothing has greater influence on the outcome of a game than a blunder that lets a group die or lets a dead enemy group live. When asked to advise weak players how to become stronger, professionals without exception stress the importance of developing reading ability by studying the basic life-and-death positions that come up in actual play. This book provides kyu players with the essential grounding in the basic life-and-death techniques that they need to develop deeper and more accurate reading and the knowledge that they need to compete as dan players.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCondition:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e New\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePublished:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e 2009\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePages \/ Size: 232p, 21cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLanguage:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e English\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eISBN: 9784906574612\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kiseido Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40733981180041,"sku":"EN4","price":26.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/1595\/3545\/products\/2022-09-0512.02.46.png?v=1662372254"},{"product_id":"9784770031433","title":"Four seasons of Mt. 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Japanese gardens are renowned for their serene and peaceful ambiance. The New Zen Garden presents the Japanese garden as it exists today, with all its traditional qualities joined to modern architecture and viewed from a modern perspective. This book takes the concept introduced in the best-selling Japanese Touch for Your Garden and, focusing on the more contemplative gardens that are drawing greater and greater attention, blends it with a more practical approach. Lavishly illustrated with many previously unpublished photographs and featuring the works of contemporary garden designers and landscape architects, The New Zen Garden begins with a brief introduction of the history of the Japanese garden and its spiritual roots. It then guides the reader through the basics of garden concepts, layout, and personal needs. With a focus on small- and medium-size home gardens, author Joseph Cali introduces a visually explicit process in which anyone can conceive their own home garden, whether for a single-family residence or the balcony of an apartment or townhouse. Cali also includes a handful \"spotlight sections\" that feature guidance from prominent Japanese garden designers, each of whom steers the reader step-by-step through a specific building technique, including the making of textured clay walls, traditional stone walkways, and stone settings. The New Zen Garden provides a wealth of information on designing a garden to harmonize with any home or private space. It is a provocative eye-opener both for the serious Japanese garden enthusiast and the weekend gardener.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCondition:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e Very good\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePublished:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e 2004\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePages \/ Size: 87p, 23.5 x 31.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLanguage:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e English\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eISBN: 4770029810\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kodansha USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40786226282633,"sku":"ES4","price":12.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/1595\/3545\/products\/IMG_1089.jpg?v=1663788195"},{"product_id":"090176454x","title":"Tomiki Aikido - Book One: Randori","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eby Dr. Lee Ah Loi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessor Kenji Tomiki, one of Morihei Uyeshiba's most promising students, introduced \"randori aikido\" in 1964 so that students could make their techniques more effective through \"free-play.\" Tomiki aikido has, in one sense, developed into a sport which could perhaps lose much of its original meaning, but by making it possible to hold competitions, many young people have been encouraged to participate. It is the hope of Professor Tomiki that once they become interested in the sporting side of the art, they will grow to appreciate the deeper spiritual aspect of aikido.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCondition:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e Good\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePublished:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e 1981\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePages \/ Size: 78p, 21.3 x 17.7 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLanguage:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e English\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eISBN:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e 090176454X\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul H. 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Drawn during his last years by the Zen monk Giei Sato, these sketches recollect his days as an unsui, an apprentice monk. With humor and steadfast warmth Sato depicts the day of leaving home and the day of returning; the rainy season and the snowy season; the chores, the celebrations, the days of cleaning, and the days of begging. Each of the charming drawings is enhanced by a brief description of the event portrayed, a touch of Zen teaching, or a note on monastic life.\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCondition:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e Good \/ Very good\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePublished:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e 1973\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePages \/ Size: 114p, 26cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLanguage:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e English\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eISBN: 9780824802721\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"University of Hawaii Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40786226348169,"sku":"ES6","price":10.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/1595\/3545\/products\/IMG_1078.jpg?v=1663782030"},{"product_id":"9784770028778","title":"Kyoto, seven paths to the heart of the city","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eby Durston, Diane; Mizuno, Katsuhiko\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e This is an illustrated tour of the famed historical sites of Kyoto. Colour photographs by one of Kyoto's top photographers capture all aspects of Kyoto's traditional life, including its crafts, cuisine, festivals and buildings. 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If I only knew more strategies I could win more games!\" is the frequent lament of beginning Mahjong players. Following up on the success of her acclaimed book, A Beginner's Guide to American Mah Jongg, bestselling author Elaine Sandberg's new book offers novice players the advice they need to excel at the game of Mahjong. Winning American Mah Jongg Strategies: A Guide for the Novice Player is the strategy guidebook that provides American Mahjongg beginners with the practical information they need to build hands, improve game-play skills, strategize, and win! This easy-to-follow, comprehensive book teaches players how to overcome common difficulties and provides the knowledge to sharpen strategic skills and increase win ratios. By showing beginners how to see and utilize different strategic elements and scenarios, players learn how to elevate their skills. Challenges covered in this Mahjongg book include: Finding the best hand The use of defensive tools To Expose or not to Expose and why Determining an opponent's hand And much more… Winning American Mah Jongg Strategies is a gem of a book that is the perfect gift for Mahjong players of all ages!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCondition:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e Very good\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePublished:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e 2012\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePages \/ Size: 96p, 23.3cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLanguage:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e English\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eISBN: 9780804842341\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tuttle Pub","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40786226413705,"sku":"ES8","price":13.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/1595\/3545\/products\/IMG_1068.jpg?v=1663775981"},{"product_id":"9784770019776","title":"Japanese residences and gardens","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eby Fujioka, Michio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"bookDescription_feature_div\" class=\"celwidget\" data-feature-name=\"bookDescription\" data-csa-c-id=\"6hjqdw-a2uxoa-epyd58-m4xz9a\" data-cel-widget=\"bookDescription_feature_div\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-a-expander-name=\"book_description_expander\" data-a-expander-collapsed-height=\"140\" class=\"a-expander-collapsed-height a-row a-expander-container a-spacing-base a-expander-partial-collapse-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe homes of the Japanese aristocracy illustrate the intimate relationship between traditional architecture and landscaping in this text.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"legalEUAtf_feature_div\" class=\"celwidget\" data-feature-name=\"legalEUAtf\" data-csa-c-id=\"82bcq8-2ew4zv-xpb4yj-o2jjxt\" data-cel-widget=\"legalEUAtf_feature_div\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"globalStoreInfoBullets_feature_div\" class=\"celwidget\" data-feature-name=\"globalStoreInfoBullets\" data-csa-c-id=\"8zcz4w-6jkb7l-k04g73-d7filc\" data-cel-widget=\"globalStoreInfoBullets_feature_div\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"edpIngress_feature_div\" class=\"celwidget\" data-feature-name=\"edpIngress\" data-csa-c-id=\"18fah3-pq38by-ia08c1-i4jx6g\" data-cel-widget=\"edpIngress_feature_div\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"richProductInformation_feature_div\" class=\"celwidget\" data-feature-name=\"richProductInformation\" data-csa-c-id=\"u536jb-ggmw4t-t5uv7h-uxx1tp\" data-cel-widget=\"richProductInformation_feature_div\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"rich_product_information\" class=\"a-section a-spacing-none celwidget\" data-csa-c-id=\"ccvhrh-plon5q-16ul92-p691xh\" data-cel-widget=\"rich_product_information\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; 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It will help equip you with the joseki knowledge essential for a dan player. The key to mastering josekis is not memorization but understand­ing. The problems in this book focus on the key points and tesujis in­volved in josekis. The key points refer to the moves that involve tactical decisions. Should you go for profit on the side or build thick­ness and central influence on the outside? These tactical decisions come up in most joseki patterns and affect your overall strategy. Working through and reviewing these problems will give your game added depth and breadth and make you a formidable dan player. This book is a translation of two Japanese books, one with 150 1-dan problems and one with 150 3-dan problems.\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCondition:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e Good \/ Very good\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePublished:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e 2009\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePages \/ Size: 306p, 21 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLanguage:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e English\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eISBN:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e 9784906574636\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kiseido Publishing Copany","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40786226610313,"sku":"ES13","price":19.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/1595\/3545\/products\/IMG_1047.jpg?v=1663702750"},{"product_id":"9784805311950","title":"Quiet beauty: Japanese gardens of North America","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eby Kendall H Brown; David M Cobb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e*Gold Medal winner in the 2014 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award for Home \u0026amp; Garden*\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Just flipping through the pages of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eQuiet Beauty: The Japanese Gardens of North America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewill instantly lower your blood pressure.\"--\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eQuiet Beauty: Japanese Gardens of North America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an extraordinary look at the most beautiful and serene gardens of the United States and Canada. Most Japanese garden books look to the gardens of Japan. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eQuiet Beauty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e explores the treasure trove of Japanese gardens located in North America. Featuring an intimate look at twenty-six gardens, with numerous stunning color photographs of each, that detail their style, history, and special functions, this book explores the ingenuity and range of Japanese landscaping.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJapanese gardens have been part of North American culture for almost 150 years. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eQuiet Beauty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a thought-provoking look at the history of their introduction to the world of North American gardening and how this aspect of Japanese culture has taken root and flourished.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJapanese gardens include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNitobe Memorial Garden, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese Garden, Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Texas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGarden of the Pine Winds, Denver Botanic Gardena, Colorado\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese Garden, Montreal Botanical Garden, Quebec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTenshin'en (The Garden of the Heart of Heaven), Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Massachusetts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoji'en (Garden of Drops of Dew), The George D. and Harriet W. Cornell Japanese Gardens, The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach, Florida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix, Margaret T. Hance Park, Arizona\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGarden of the Pine Wind, Garvan Woodland Garden, Hot Springs, Arkansas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCondition:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e Good \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePublished:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e 2013\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePages \/ Size: 176p, 27.6 x 22.8 x 2cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLanguage:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e English\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eISBN: 9784805311950\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tuttle Pub","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40786226643081,"sku":"ES14","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/1595\/3545\/products\/IMG_1012.jpg?v=1663689026"},{"product_id":"9784805313862","title":"Visionary landscapes: Japanese garden design in North America the work of five contemporary masters","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eby Kendall H Brown; David M Cobb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese gardens are found throughout the world today—their unique forms now considered a universal art form. This stunning Japanese gardening book examines the work of five leading landscape architects in North America who are exploring the extraordinary power of Japanese-style garden design to create an immersive experience promoting personal and social well-being. Master garden designers Hoichi Kurisu, Takeo Uesugi, David Slawson, Shin Abe and Marc Keane have each interpreted the style and meaning of the Japanese garden in unique ways in their innovative designs for private, commercial and public spaces. Several recent Japanese-style gardens by each designer are featured in this book with detailed descriptions and sumptuous color photos. Hoichi Kurisu—transformative spaces for spiritual and physical equilibrium. Takeo Uesugi—bright, flowing gardens that evoke joyful living. David Slawson—evocations of native place that fuse with the surrounding landscape. Shin Abe—dynamically balanced \"visual stories\" that produce meaning and comfort. Marc Keane—reflections on human connections with nature through the art of gardens. Also included are essays on the designers and mini-essays by them about gardens in Japan which have most inspired their work, as well as commentaries by patrons and visitors to their North American gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCondition:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e Very good\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePublished:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e 2017\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePages \/ Size: 128p, 27.6 x 22.4 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLanguage:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e English\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eISBN: 9784805313862\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tuttle Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40786226675849,"sku":"ES15","price":10.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/1595\/3545\/products\/IMG_1005.jpg?v=1663688392"},{"product_id":"870406299","title":"Aikido","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eby Kisshomaru Ueshiba; under the direction of Morihei Ueshiba\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eauthoritative, profusely illustrated introduction to a martial defense system, written by the son of its founder. The principles of Aikido state that force and technique, alone, are inadequate. The practitioner must enter into the domain of the spirit to develop himself and his thought. This book gives the basic knowledge needed to master the art of Aikido. It shows basic preparatory exercises that can be done alone or in pairs. There are chapters on techniques, a history of the system, and a memoir by the Founder. Kisshomaru Ueshiba is permanent president of the International Aikido Federation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCondition:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e Good \/ Very good\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePublished:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e 1985\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePages \/ Size: 190p, 18.2 x 25.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLanguage:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e English\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eISBN:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e 870406299\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hozansha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40786226708617,"sku":"ES16","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/1595\/3545\/products\/IMG_1149.jpg?v=1663839389"},{"product_id":"9780231118170","title":"Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching: A translation of the startling new documents found at Guodian \/  [translated by] Robert G.","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eby Lao Tzu, Robert G Henricks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1993, an astonishing discovery was made at a tomb in Guodian in Hubei province (east central China). Written on strips of bamboo that have miraculously survived intact since 300 B.C., the \"Guodian Laozi,\" is by far the earliest version of the Tao Te Ching ever unearthed. Students of ancient Chinese civilization proclaimed the text a decisive breakthrough in the understanding of this famous text: it provides the most conclusive evidence to date that the text was the work of multiple authors and editors over hundreds of years, rather than the achievement of a single individual writing during the time of Confucius.Robert Henricks now presents the first English translation of the \"bamboo slip Laozi.\" Differing substantially from other versions we have of the text, the Guodian Laozi provides us with clues on how and when the text came into being. As Henricks's translation shows, many chapters are missing in this form of the text, and some chapters remain incomplete. All of this seems to suggest that the Tao Te Ching was not yet \"complete\" when these slips were copied.In his translation, Henricks focuses attention on lines in each of the chapters that vary from readings in other editions. In addition, he shows how the sequence of chapters in this form of the text is totally unrelated to the sequence readers commonly see in the \"standard\" form of the text, i.e., in other translations.Here are just a few of the noteworthy features of this new Tao Te Ching:. A lucid introduction to the Guodian Laozi, offering background on the archaeological interpretation of the discovery. Line-by-line comparisons of the Guodian Laozi against the Mawangdui and Wang Bi editions. Extensive notes on each chapter describing the unique elements of the Guodian Laozi in comparison with other versions. Transcriptions for each chapter, noting both the ancient and modern form of the characters in the chapter. An appendix featuring the official biography of Laozi written by Sima Qian, the Grand Historian of China, as well as Henricks's commentary and notes on this biographyThis groundbreaking work will lead to a reassessment of the history and significance of this well-known and critical work as well as a reevaluation of the role it played in the development of Taoism in early China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCondition:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e Very good\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePublished:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e 2005\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePages \/ Size: 241p, 14.5 x 22.2 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLanguage:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e English\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eISBN:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e 9780231118170\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Columbia University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40786226741385,"sku":"ES17","price":13.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/1595\/3545\/products\/IMG_1144.jpg?v=1663839457"},{"product_id":"9780844284972","title":"Konnichi wa Japan = こんにちは日本","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eby Les Omotani\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e Good\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePublished:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e 1993\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePages \/ Size: 112p, 24.2 x 24.2 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLanguage:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e English\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eISBN:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e 9780844284972\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; 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Author Margaret Emerson, a longtime student and teacher of T'ai Chi, examines how the skills developed in the practice of T'ai Chi Ch'uan--awareness, concentration, mobility, and flexibility--can enrich our personal and professional lives. When integrated as a daily practice, T'ai Chi Ch'uan can enhance health, creativity, and encounters with friends, family, and strangers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e Good \/ Very good\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePublished:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e 1993\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePages \/ Size: 114p, 23.2 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLanguage:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e English\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eISBN: 9781556431678\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"North Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40786227462281,"sku":"ES21","price":4.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/1595\/3545\/products\/IMG_1119.jpg?v=1663838210"},{"product_id":"9780804834360","title":"Japan The soul of a nation","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eby Michael, Yamashita; John Carroll\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapan has fascinated foreign visitors and observers for centuries. Although Columbus did not find fables Zipang and its troves of gold he sought, countless sojourners in Japan — ranging from 16th century missionaries to 20th century backpackers with a yen for Zen — have had eye opening encounters with this land of contrasts. Physically one of the most beautiful countries in the world, and a civilization in its own right, Japan remains something of an enigma to outsiders. Futuristic visions seem to bloom effortlessly from time-honored traditions. This compelling photographic study by one of the world’s leading photographers will take you from country roads to the skyscrapers of its amoebae-like megacities, from meditation-inducing rock gardens to the other-worldly frenzy of communal festivals. Through initiation into their psychology, mores, and religious and artistic sentiments, you’ll learn something of what it means to be Japanese\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCondition:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e Good \/ Very good\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePublished:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e 2003\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePages \/ Size: 96p, 27.7 x 25 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLanguage:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e English\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eISBN: 9780804834360\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tuttle Pub","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40786227527817,"sku":"ES22","price":10.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/1595\/3545\/products\/IMG_1184.jpg?v=1663875339"},{"product_id":"9784805311943","title":"Zen gardens: The complete works of Shunmyo Masuno, Japan's leading garden designer","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eby Mira Locher, Uchida Shigeru (Foreword)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShunmyo Masuno, Japan's leading garden designer, is at once Japan's most highly acclaimed landscape architect and an 18th-generation Zen Buddhist priest, presiding over daily ceremonies at the Kenkoji Temple in Yokohama. He is celebrated for his unique ability to blend strikingly contemporary elements with the traditional design vernacular. He has worked in ultramodern urban hotels and in some of Japan's most famous classic gardens. In each project, his work as a designer of landscape architecture is inseparable from his Buddhist practice. Each becomes a Zen garden, \"a special spiritual place where the mind dwells.\" This beautiful book, illustrated with more than 400 drawings and color photographs, is the first complete retrospective of Masuno's work to be published in English. It presents 37 major gardens around the world in a wide variety of types and settings: traditional and contemporary, urban and rural, public spaces and private residences, and including temple, office, hotel and campus venues. Masuno achieved fame for his work in Japan, but he is becoming increasingly known internationally, and in 2011 completed his first commission in the United States which is shown here. Zen Gardens, divided into three chapters, covers: \"Traditional Zen Gardens,\" \"Contemporary Zen Gardens\" and \"Zen Gardens outside Japan.\" Illustrated with photographs and architectural plans or sketches, each Zen garden design is described and analyzed by author Mira Locher, herself an architect and a scholar well versed in Japanese culture. Celebrating the accomplishments of a major, world-class designer, Zen Gardens also serves as something of a master class in Japanese garden design and appreciation: how to perceive a Japanese garden, how to understand one, even how to make one yourself. 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While it offers a wealth of rich philosophical insights concerning the cultivation of one's body and attaining one's proper place within nature and the cosmos, its teachings and structure can be enigmatic and obscure. Hans-Georg Moeller presents a clear and coherent description and analysis of this vaguely understood Chinese classic. He explores the recurring images and ideas that shape the work and offers a variety of useful approaches to understanding and appreciating this canonical text. Moeller expounds on the core philosophical issues addressed in the Daodejing, clarifying such crucial concepts as Yin and Yang and Dao and De. He explains its teachings on a variety of subjects, including sexuality, ethics, desire, cosmology, human nature, the emotions, time, death, and the death penalty. 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The author uses real examples from gardens he has designed, constructed, and photographed to illustrate his key points, approaching each work from the perspective of the home or building owner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"legalEUAtf_feature_div\" class=\"celwidget\" data-feature-name=\"legalEUAtf\" data-csa-c-id=\"am33fz-92vfhu-ifvg5m-g3mj03\" data-cel-widget=\"legalEUAtf_feature_div\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"globalStoreInfoBullets_feature_div\" class=\"celwidget\" data-feature-name=\"globalStoreInfoBullets\" data-csa-c-id=\"dp4236-tq9rum-n05te8-jwzhtn\" data-cel-widget=\"globalStoreInfoBullets_feature_div\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"edpIngress_feature_div\" class=\"celwidget\" data-feature-name=\"edpIngress\" data-csa-c-id=\"rgfmr5-eom57g-mngkc2-txs1k2\" data-cel-widget=\"edpIngress_feature_div\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"richProductInformation_feature_div\" class=\"celwidget\" data-feature-name=\"richProductInformation\" data-csa-c-id=\"8bg980-x6onb8-f2osqd-v18is1\" data-cel-widget=\"richProductInformation_feature_div\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"rich_product_information\" class=\"a-section a-spacing-none celwidget\" data-csa-c-id=\"s9lo54-qrnm50-f2o76v-c8wqnp\" data-cel-widget=\"rich_product_information\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e Very good\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePublished:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e 2013\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePages \/ Size: 128p, 20 x 27 x 1.8 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLanguage:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e English\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eISBN:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e 9781568365442\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kodansha USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40786227626121,"sku":"ES25","price":19.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/1595\/3545\/products\/IMG_1164.jpg?v=1663875612"},{"product_id":"870110667","title":"Utamaro, Masterworks of Ukiyo-E","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eby Narazaki, Muneshige \u0026amp; Kikuchi, Sadao\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume includes 76 examples of Utamaro's geniue, a complete Romanized list of the original Japanese titles of the prints reproduced, a biography of the artist, an essay and B\/W illustrations that trace the history of the changing ideals of feminine beauty in Japanese art.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCondition:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e Good \/ Very good\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePublished:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e 1981\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePages \/ Size: 96p, 25.8 x 18.6 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLanguage:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e English\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eISBN:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e 870110667\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kodansha International Ltd, Tokyo, Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40786227691657,"sku":"ES26","price":8.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/1595\/3545\/products\/IMG_1281.jpg?v=1663960197"},{"product_id":"9780804820325","title":"The temples of Kyoto","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eby Richie, Donald; Georges, Alexandre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Kyoto has long been recognized as the home of some of the oldest and most beautiful of Japan's thousands of temples. Beginning with an overview history of Buddhism in Japan, the author surveys 21 ancient Buddhist temples in and around Kyoto, including both the universally known, such as the Kinkaku-ji, Byodo-in and Byodo-in, as well many lesser known gems. For each, he provides a brief history, which manages to be both anecdotal and scholarly, accompanied by Georges' magnificent photography. A book to be savoured. 152 pp., 55 colour photos, bibliography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e Acceptable \/ Good\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePublished:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e 1995\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePages \/ Size: 152p, 19 x 26.5 x 1.4 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLanguage:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e English\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eISBN: 9780804820325\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Charles E. 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The 53 elegant designs featured in Japanese Ikebana for Every Season are perfect for special occasions--Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, birthday, anniversary--or any event that calls for a flower bouquet. The key to proper Ikebana arrangements is to understand a few straightforward principles--like the idea of mitate, seeing old things with new eyes--and to learn a few easy techniques to stabilize and support plants inside a vase or container. Using common flowers and plants from the garden, a nearby field or forest, or the local florist, anyone can easily create lovely Ikebana in just a few minutes. Authors Rie Imai and Yuji Ueno explain how to select flowers and containers from things that are already around--and then turn them into something special. The basic instructions in the book cover a wide range of styles that encourage readers to use their own creativity rather than copying traditional and highly technical Ikebana design concepts. No matter what time of year it is and regardless of your taste or budget, the arrangements in this book will lend a touch of Japanese elegance to your home.\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCondition:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e Good \/ Very good\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePublished:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e 2014\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePages \/ Size: 144p, 21.4 x 26.3 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLanguage:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e English\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eISBN: 9784805312124\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tuttle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40786227757193,"sku":"ES28","price":10.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/1595\/3545\/products\/IMG_1242.jpg?v=1663942184"},{"product_id":"9780870409622","title":"Creating your own Japanese garden","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eby Sawano, Takashi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe strong horizontals of bamboo reflected in a dark circle of water; the rhythmic clap of the deer scarer; the contemplative beauty of waves created in sand: combinations of nature and art that soothe and uplift the spirit. Your vision of a Japanese garden need not be confined to Japan. Here is a fully comprehensive guiide which will enable you to capture in your home or office environment the elusive spirit of the Japanese garden-no matter where you live. The author, a Japanese landscape architect who has been living and designing Japanese gardens in the West for many years, will show you step by-step how to accomplish this ideal utilizing your own special environment and using materials which are readily available in the West. Since moving to the UK in 1974, the author has designed and created many Japanese gardens, from small private gardens to large public spaces of over two acres. It is from this direct experience that he draws the material for this book. The step-by-step instructions are easy-to-follow, and also included are many drawings and photographs to illustrate the points that are made. \"Many books on Japanese gardens can be found in bookstores and libraries, but most do not take into account the different environments found outside Japan nor the diverse materials available worldwide. They tend either to be translations of books written by Japanese landscape architects and gardeners living and working in Japan, or books written by those who visit Japan to research the gardens, with the intention of introducing them to the rest of the world... These books are ideal for learning about the history and appearance of Japanese gardens, but lack the practical advice necessary for constructing your own garden.. .I believe that as the interest in and understanding of Japanese culture continues to spread, so will the popularity of and desire for Japanese gardens. I hope that this book will give pleasure to all those of you who, like me, are captivated by the gardens of Japan, and that it will help you to create a garden of your own that you can enjoy day after day.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCondition:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e Very good\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePublished:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e 1999\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePages \/ Size: 120p, 22 x 26.2 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLanguage:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e English\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eISBN:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e 9780870409622\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shufunotomo; Distributed in the US by Kodansha America, Inc., through Oxford University Press, Japan Publications Trading","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40786227789961,"sku":"ES29","price":10.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/1595\/3545\/products\/IMG_1248.jpg?v=1663942099"},{"product_id":"9784805310564","title":"Japanese stone gardens  Origins, meaning, form","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eby Stephen Mansfield; Donald Richie\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Japanese stone garden is an art form recognized around the globe. These gardens provide tranquil settings where visitors can shed the burdens and stresses of modern existence, satisfy an age-old yearning for solitude and repose, and experience the restorative power of art and nature. For this reason the value of the Japanese stone garden today is arguably even greater than when many of them were created. Japanese Stone Gardens provides a comprehensive introduction to the powerful mystique and dynamism of the Japanese stone garden??rom their earliest use as props in animistic rituals, to their appropriation by Zen monks and priests to create settings conducive to contemplation and finally to their contemporary uses and meaning. With insightful text and abundant imagery, this book reveals the hidden order of stone gardens and in the process heightens the enthusiasts appreciation of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCondition:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e Very good\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePublished:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e 2009\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePages \/ Size: 160p, 22 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLanguage:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e English\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eISBN: 9784805310564\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tuttle Pub","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40786227822729,"sku":"ES30","price":10.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/1595\/3545\/products\/IMG_1257.jpg?v=1663942020"},{"product_id":"9781932001402","title":"Mastering ladders (with DVD)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eby Thomas Wolf; William Cobb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough ladders are a special tactical aspect of the game of go, they are an important part of every game and must frequently be worked out mentally, for example, when considering whether or not a cutting stone can be captured. It is therefore appropriate to put some effort into learning efficient techniques for solving ladder problems and practicing them. Still, why should you learn about ladder techniques if there is so much more to learn in go you don't yet know about? After all, to read ladders is one of the first things beginners learn. The justification is that in order to perform a non-trivial task extremely quickly, you have to break it down into smaller steps, analyze them, and practice them very slowly. There are many examples of this, for example, piano playing, fencing, and karate. In karate the perfection of fast movements against virtual opponents through a slow practice has even become a discipline of its own: performing the kata. Thus I believe one is not over-organized when learning even about eye-movement in this book in order to solve ladder problems most efficiently. In Part One I present some techniques for solving standard ladder problems efficiently as well as guidelines for solving ladder problems generally. There are also several examples of professional games where ladders played a crucial role. The problem collection in Part Two ranges from very easy to very hard and includes problems where the running stones are captured as well as problems in which they escape. Most of these problems were generated by a computer program and, while they will likely not come up in exactly this form in your games, they provide a graduated opportunity to practice the solving techniques introduced in Part One. Working them out will also improve your reading skills. Both the theory in Part One and the problems in Part Two contain material that will be useful to beginners as well as to strong amateur players.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth the theory in Part One and the problems in Part Two contain material that will be useful to beginners as well as to strong amateur players.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is an online site where you can work on the problems interactively: http:\/\/lie.math.brocku.ca\/GoTools\/applet.html\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis may be especially useful for the harder problems where both sides have several different options for their moves. I created this program while working on a go playing program. That project soon specialized to solving life and death problems, and in that context a subroutine was created to solve ladder prob­lems. Later a program was developed to create ladder problems. For conve­nience, in this book, Black is always the color that is chasing and White is always the color running. White is considered to have escaped if the running stones get at least three liberties.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn complicated ladder problems variations are sometimes possible. From all the possible variations for Black to play in the effort to capture, we show the variation that catches White as early as possible, and if White has different options, we show the one that delays the capture as long as possible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe topic of ladders in go cannot be discussed without mentioning the famous and artistic whole board ladder problems by Nakayama Noriyuki in Treasure Chest Enigma, a second edition of which has been published by Slate \u0026amp; Shell. Unlike Nakayama's creations, computer generated ladder problems usually do not have patterns that are particularly interesting visually. However, it is pos­sible with computer generated problems that are generated in a random way to cover any possible feature or issue. In this sense, they offer a more complete training set for study.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI am thankful to many people for various comments and contributions. Special thanks go to Matthew Macfayden (UK), but also to Philip Waldron (CAN) and Charles Ledham-Green (UK) for selecting interesting problems from a large set of computer generated ones. Jean-Pierre Vesinet (FR) eliminated problems where White can be caught with a net but not in a ladder, and Jing Yang (CAN) eliminated ambiguity further down in solution sequences in a few problems. Thanks also go to Xiaozhen Niu (CAN) for contributing references to profes­sional games, Peter McMain (CAN) for teaching me heuristics useful for solv­ing standard ladder problems and Volker Wehner (GER) for critical comments prompting a rewrite of Part One.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThomas Wolf\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCondition:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e Very good\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePublished:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e 2008\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePages \/ Size: 106p, 15.4 x 22.5 x 0.7 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLanguage:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e English\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eISBN: 9781932001402\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Slate \u0026 Shell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40786227855497,"sku":"ES31","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/1595\/3545\/products\/IMG_1237.jpg?v=1663939560"},{"product_id":"9784805310366","title":"Japanese chess  The game of shogi","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eby Trevor Leggett\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn and master the fascinating game of Japanese Chess or \"Shogi\" with this expert guide and chess set. Japanese Chess: The Game of Shogi is the ultimate strategy guidebook for players of any skill level to improve their game and winning strategies. Played by millions around the world, Shogi is the uniquely Japanese variant of chess. It is the only version in which an opponent's captured piece can be dropped back onto the board as one's own. This makes for extremely exciting, dynamic gameplay in which momentum can quickly shift back and forth between players. Trevor Legett, expert player and longtime resident of Japan, gives you all the information you need to play the game, form its basic rules to winning tactics. Also included in this book are: Sample game and commentary Discussion of various opening strategies and game positions Explanation of how to read a Japanese score Fold-out Shogi board Sturdy paper playing pieces Japanese Chess features everything you need to get started playing this challenging and fun game!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCondition:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e Very good\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePublished:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e 2009\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePages \/ Size: 128p, 23 x 15.3 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLanguage:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e English\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eISBN:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e 9784805310366\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tuttle Pub","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40786227888265,"sku":"ES32","price":10.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/1595\/3545\/products\/IMG_1230.jpg?v=1663939717"},{"product_id":"9780881925012","title":"Japanese maples: Momiji and Keade","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eby Vertrees, J. 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It adds approximately 100 important new maple hybrids and selections that have been introduced since the last revision by Vertrees in 1987, bringing to nearly 400 the total number of plants described. 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Rather, the book concentrates on heightening our awareness of what we see and feel when we view bonsai. The first chapter opens with an in-depth discussion of bonsai, likening them to landscape painting, and explaining the role of perspective in creating the most pleasing arrangements. The second chapter focuses on two traditional composite displays, known as tokonoma and machiai, and imparts valuable tips to the reader on how best to achieve these classic formations. Chapter Three explores themes of bonsai settings, and gives advice on displays based on a particular chosen theme (for example, a mountain or a forest). The bonsai are adorned with ornaments and displayed in pots designed by famous artisans. In Chapter Four, renowned bonsai creator Masahiko Kimura demonstrates the process of creating a professional bonsai display. Accompanied by many photographs, the text outlines the artist's creative process, offering readers unique insights.\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCondition:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e Very good\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePublished:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e 2011\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePages \/ Size: 95p, 20 x 26.8 x 1.4 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLanguage:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e English\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eISBN:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e 9784770031266\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kodansha International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40786227986569,"sku":"ES35","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/1595\/3545\/products\/IMG_1198.jpg?v=1663877362"},{"product_id":"4333014239","title":"Disciples of the Buddha","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eby Zenno Ishigami\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisciples of the Buddha relates the stories of not only the so-called ten great disciples of the Buddha but also eighteen other devotees-male and female, lay and ordained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCondition:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e Good\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePublished:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e 1990\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePages \/ Size: 206p, 10.9 x 17.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLanguage:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e English\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eISBN:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e 4333014239\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kosei Pub. 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Under the support of various patrons, he composed a number of Taoist-influenced Chinese and Japanese poems and did lively and delightful ink paintings, continuing the tradition of the poet-sage who devotes himself to study of the ancients, lives quietly and modestly, and creates art primarily for himself and his friends.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePortraying this last representative of a tradition of gentle and refined artistry in the midst of a society that valued economic growth and national achievement above all, this beautifully illustrated book brings together 150 of Kodojin's Chinese poems (introduced and translated by Jonathan Chaves), more than 100 of his haiku and tanka (introduced and translated by Stephen Addiss), and many examples of his calligraphy and ink paintings. Addiss's in-depth introduction details the importance of the poet-painter tradition, outlines the life of Kodojin, and offers a critical appraisal of his work, while J. 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Mencius was active during the Warring States Period (403-221 B.C.E.), in which competing powers sought to control the declining Zhou empire. Like Confucius, Mencius journeyed to one feudal court after another, searching for a proper lord who could put his teachings into practice. Only a leader who possessed the moral qualities of a true king could unify China, Mencius believed, and in his defense of Zhou rule and Confucian philosophy, he developed an innovative and highly nuanced approach to understanding politics, self-cultivation, and human nature, profoundly influencing the course of Confucian thought and East Asian culture.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eMencius\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e is a record of the philosopher's conversations with warring lords, disciples, and adversaries of the Way, as well as a collection of pronouncements on government, human nature, and a variety of other philosophical and political subjects. Mencius is largely concerned with the motivations of human actors and their capacity for mutual respect. 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Under the support of various patrons, he composed a number of Taoist-influenced Chinese and Japanese poems and did lively and delightful ink paintings, continuing the tradition of the poet-sage who devotes himself to study of the ancients, lives quietly and modestly, and creates art primarily for himself and his friends.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePortraying this last representative of a tradition of gentle and refined artistry in the midst of a society that valued economic growth and national achievement above all, this beautifully illustrated book brings together 150 of Kodojin's Chinese poems (introduced and translated by Jonathan Chaves), more than 100 of his haiku and tanka (introduced and translated by Stephen Addiss), and many examples of his calligraphy and ink paintings. Addiss's in-depth introduction details the importance of the poet-painter tradition, outlines the life of Kodojin, and offers a critical appraisal of his work, while J. Thomas Rimer's essay puts the literary work of the Old Taoist in context.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCondition:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e Good \/ Very good\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFormat: Paper back\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePublished:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e 2001\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePages \/ Size: 173p, 15.3 x 22.8 x 1.4 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLanguage:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e English\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eISBN:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e 9780231116572\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Columbia University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40802811216009,"sku":"ES40","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/1595\/3545\/products\/IMG_1287.jpg?v=1663962369"},{"product_id":"824811984","title":"The Lotus sutra in Japanese culture","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eby Tanabe, George J.; Tanabe, Willa J.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCondition:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e Good\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePublished:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e 1989\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePages \/ Size: 239p, 24.2 x 16.3 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLanguage:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e English\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eISBN: 824811984\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"University of Hawaii Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40802811248777,"sku":"ES41","price":55.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/1595\/3545\/products\/IMG_1297.jpg?v=1663962217"},{"product_id":"9781590302491","title":"Book of serenity : one hundred Zen dialogues","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTranslated and introduced by Thomas Cleary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eBook of Serenity\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis a translation of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eShoyo Roku\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a collection of one hundred Zen koans with commentaries that stands as a companion to the other great Chinese koan collection, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eBlue Cliff Record\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003e(Pi Yen Lu).\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA classic of Chan (Chinese Zen) Buddhism, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eBook of Serenity\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehas been skillfully rendered into English by the renowned translator Thomas Cleary.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompiled in China in the twelfth century, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eBook of Serenity\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis, in the words of Zen teacher Tenshin Reb Anderson, \"an auspicious peak in the mountain range of Zen literature, a subtle flowing stream in the deep valleys of our teaching, a treasure house of inspiration and guidance in studying the ocean of Buddhist teachings.\" Each one of its one hundred chapters begins with an introduction, along with a main case, or koan, taken from Zen lore or Buddhist scripture. This is followed by commentary on the main case, verses inspired by it, and, finally, further commentary on all of these. The book contains a glossary of Zen\/Chan terms and metaphors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCondition:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e Good \/ Very good\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePublished:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e 2005\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePages \/ Size: 463p, 15 x 23 x 3.3 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLanguage:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e English\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eISBN:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e 9781590302491\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shambhala","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40802811281545,"sku":"ES42","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/1595\/3545\/products\/IMG_1293.jpg?v=1663962308"},{"product_id":"9781583940525","title":"The first 16 secrets of chi","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eby Chun Bond, Luk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe First Sixteen Secrets of Chi offers a series of vitalizing and healing exercises that are at once astonishing in their simplicity and profound in their effects. Moreover, the exercises are prescriptive, acting like a \"medicine of movement.\" Master Bond has developed a keen understanding of the similarities between the way chi moves in our external world and through our internal system.\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCondition:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e Good \/ Very good\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePublished:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e 2001\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePages \/ Size: 239p, 22.9 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLanguage:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e English\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eISBN:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e 9781583940525\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Frog","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40811183308937,"sku":"ES43","price":6.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/1595\/3545\/products\/IMG_1438.jpg?v=1664356449"},{"product_id":"1874250251","title":"T'ai chi combat","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eby Crompton, Paul\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAn introduction to the principles and techniques of the Chinese combat form clarifies Chinese concepts for Western readers and discusses the history and philosophy of T'ai Chi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCondition:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e Good\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePublished:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e 1994\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePages \/ Size: 133p, 23.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLanguage:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e English\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eISBN: 1874250251\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul H. 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