Alice-Miranda in Japan
Alice-Miranda just loves Tokyo. With its bustling streets and fascinating customs, there is so much to see! But when a gift from Alice-Miranda's father confuses the Japanese authorities, she gets swept up into a missing person's case. Alice-Mirand...
Alice-Miranda in New York
Alice-Miranda is in bustling New York City. It's a blur of skyscrapers, hot dog carts, chats with zoo animals and classes at Mrs Kimmel's School for Girls, right next to glorious Central Park. Her family's glamorous department store, Highton's on ...
Alice-Miranda on Holiday
Alice-Miranda Highton-Smith-Kennington-Jones has survived her first term at Winchesterfield-Downsfordvale. And now Jacinta Headlington-Bear, the school's second best tantrum thrower, is joining Alice-Miranda's family for term break. Who would have...
Alice-Miranda Takes the Lead
Alice-Miranda is thrilled to be back at school, where the girls are preparing a play with the neighbouring boys' school. But it's not all glitter and stage lights: there are rumours of a witch in the woods, and Jacinta and Millie are clashing with...
Wohnkonzepte in Japan / Housing in Japan
In den dichtbesiedelten Ballungszentren Japans entstehen - auf scheinbar unbebaubaren engen Flächen - kleine Häuser mit ungewöhnlichen Raumkonzepten und überraschenden Grundrisslösungen. Aber nicht nur dieses Gespür für Raum, auch der sinnliche Um...
Miranda
Lättläst för alla! Mira är rädd för att gå till skolan, för hon blir mobbad. En dag tappar hon sina nycklar i delfinariet. Hon åker tillbaka för att hämta dem. I delfinariet träffar hon delfinen Miranda och skötaren Markus - med överraskande följder. Du kan själv lägga färger till bilderna i boken. En viktig pedagogiskt lättläst bok för alla åldrar från förskoleåldern uppåt till seniorer. Lämplig som extraläsning i skolan, för högläsning och diskussioner om mobbning. Gratis tilläggsmaterial på nätet.
Miranda
One of the most significant Supreme Court cases in U.S. history has its roots in Arizona and is closely tied to the state's leading legal figures. Miranda has become a household word; now Gary Stuart tells the inside story of this famous case, and...
Mirandan suuri virhe, E-bok
Rakkaus voi löytyä aivan kulman takaa. Jill Mansellin Mirandan suuri virhe on hersyvä hyvän mielen tarina sattumuksesta toiseen seikkailevasta naisesta Mirandan historia miesten kanssa on melko surkea. Hänen viimeisin katastrofinsa on hurmaava Greg, joka vaikuttaa kaikin puolin mahtavalta, fiksulta ja jännittävältä. Miranda ja Greg seilaavat rakkauden vesillä, kunnes Miranda saa kuulla Gregin jättäneen vaimonsa kuin nallin kalliolle kuullessaan tämän olevan raskaana.Sydän särkyneenä Miranda alkaa ystäviensä kanssa suunnitella elämälleen uutta suuntaa. Gregiä täytyy näpäyttää, mutta mitä sen jälkeen? Oppiiko Miranda viimeisimmästä virheestään vai odottaako horisontissa seuraava ”täydellinen” mies, joka saa Mirandan pauloihinsa? Ja mikä tärkeintä, mitä kaikkea eriskummallista tarvitseekaan tapahtua ennen kuin Miranda onnistuu törmäämään aitoon rakkauteen?Suomalaislukijoiden sydämet vieneen Jill Mansellin Mirandan suuri virhe on makoisa kuin jäätelö hellepäivänä. Se on railakas kertomus Mirandasta, jonka uskaliaat tempaukset saavat jopa Bridget Jonesin kalpenemaan.
Geek in Japan
Created specifically for fans of Japanese cool culture, A Geek in Japan is one of the most iconic, hip, and concise cultural guides available. Reinvented for the internet age, it is packed with personal essays and hundreds of photographs and prese...
In Ghostly Japan
"Think not that dreams appear to the dreamer only at night, the dream of this world of pain appears to us even by day."In this book, famed author Lafcadio Hearn presents 14 fascinating stories-including deathless ghosts and yokai, local folklore and haunted places, as well as Buddhist traditions. This edition includes a new foreword by Michael Dylan Foster which explains the book's importance as a Japanese cultural and literary classic.The Japanese have two kinds of ghosts in their folklore-the spirits of the dead and the spirits of the living. In Ghostly Japan examines both and, in the process, offers a fascinating window into Japan's supernatural and spiritual world.The 14 stories include:"Fragment"-A young pilgrim encounters a mountain of skulls and is shown a terrible truth"Ingwa-banashi"-On her deathbed, a dying wife bequeaths to her young rival a sinister and horrific gift"A Passional Karma"-A spectral beauty transcends death to return for her handsome samurai lover"Story of a Tengu"-A priest saves the life of a Yokai monk and is granted a wish, but the outcome is not as expectedWhile some stories contain spine-tingling imagery, others offer looks into Japan's rich culture and folklore. "Bits of Poetry" offers an engaging study on the nation's fascination with verse, "Japanese Buddhist Proverbs" explains the meaning of several traditional Zen Buddhist sayings and "Incense" examines its use in rituals to summon and banish spirits.Whether you're interested in classic ghost stories, or simply want to enjoy the prose of a legendary writer, In Ghostly Japan affords countless delights.
Abroad in Japan
THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER'Chris Broad explores Japan in all its quirky glory..Endlessly fascinating!'Will Ferguson, author of Hokkaido Highway Blues'Carves a unique path across Japan bringing him into contact with far too many cats, heartening ren...
Abroad in Japan
THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER 'Chris Broad explores Japan in all its quirky glory..Endlessly fascinating!' Will Ferguson, author of Hokkaido Highway Blues 'Carves a unique path across Japan bringing him into contact with far...
Abroad In Japan
***FINAL COVER TO BE REVEALED*** 'Chris Broad explores Japan in all its quirky glory..Endlessly fascinating!' Will Ferguson, author of Hokkaido Highway Blues 'Carves a unique path across Japan bringing him into contact with far too many cat...
Abroad in Japan
Brought to you by Penguin.When Englishman Chris Broad landed in a rural village in northern Japan he wondered if he'd made a huge mistake. With no knowledge of the language and zero teaching experience, was he was about to be the most quickly fire...
Law in Japan
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Brewed in Japan
Spanning the earliest attempts to brew beer to the recent popularity of local craft brews, Brewed in Japan presents the first English-language exploration of beers steady rise to become the beverage of the masses. Alexander underscores the highly ...
Autumn in Japan
This luxurious boxed set with exquisite accordion-fold pages and a booklet offers a captivating journey into the heart of autumn through the eyes of Japan’s master printmakers. For centuries, autumn has held a central place in Japanese culture and folklore, celebrated for its vivid beauty and profound spiritual resonance. Featuring over seventy exquisite accordion-fold reproductions and an accompanying booklet with insightful texts, this edition beautifully captures the spirit and symbolism of autumn in Japan. It showcases works of iconic artists such as Hokusai, Hiroshige, Harunobu, and Hasui, whose prints reflect the country’s intimate connection to nature and their attention to seasonal cycles. From luminous forests and vibrant maple trees to serene lakes and majestic mountains, each work is both a tribute to nature’s fleeting splendor and an expression of the ephemeral poetry that defines the season. The unique accordion-fold design allows readers to experience these masterpieces
Made in Japan
When a product is labelled as "Made in Japan", it is often a promise of quality, and the consistent clarity, order and precision of Japanese designs definitely ensures that the reputation is not exaggerated. Known for their minimalist, c...
Assembled in Japan
"Assembled in Japan" investigates one of the great success stories of the twentieth century: the rise of the Japanese electronics industry. Contrary to mainstream interpretation, Simon Partner discovers that behind the meteoric rise of S...
Depression in Japan
Since the 1990s, suicide in recession-plagued Japan has soared, and rates of depression have both increased and received greater public attention. In a nation that has traditionally been uncomfortable addressing mental illness, what factors have a...
Adoption in Japan
The first book-length study of adoption in Japan, this impressive work tackles the innovative and sometimes controversial subject of the policies of adoption agencies in Japan. The book places special adoption in the context of a liberal reformist...
Engineered in Japan
The editors provide a range of empirical studies on how Japanese and US firms manage critical aspects of technology development and deployment. Almost all of the research has not been previously published.
Koreans in Japan
Koreans in Japan are a barely known minority, not only in the West but also within Japan itself. This pioneering study analyses these relations in the context of the particular conditions and constraints that Koreans face in Japanese society. The ...
Revolt in Japan
"Revere the Emperor, Destroy the Traitors"--armed with this slogan, on February 26, 1936. Rebellious Japanese troops led by members of the Young Officers' Movement seized the center of Tokyo and murdered several prominent officials. The ...
Deaf in Japan
Karen Nakamura combines history, life histories, ethnographic observation, and politico-linguistic analysis of sign language in Japan to open up sensible and much-needed debate on the multiplicity of the Japanese and their culture.-Sonia Ryang, Th...
War in Japan
Fully illustrated with colour maps and 50 images, this is an accessible introduction to the most violent, turbulent, cruel and exciting chapter in Japanese history. In 1467 the Onin War ushered in a period of unparalleled conflict and rivalry in J...
Daoism in Japan
Like an ancient river, Daoist traditions introduced from China once flowed powerfully through the Japanese religious landscape, forever altering its topography and ecology. Daoism's presence in Japan still may be discerned in its abiding influence...
Abroad in Japan
THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER 'Chris Broad explores Japan in all its quirky glory..Endlessly fascinating!' Will Ferguson, author of Hokkaido Highway Blues 'Carves a unique path across Japan bringing him into contact with far too many cats, heartening ...
Made in Japan
Made in Japan serves as a comprehensive and rigorous introduction to the history, sociology, and musicology of contemporary Japanese popular music. Each essay, written by a leading scholar of Japanese music, covers the major figures, styles, and s...
Tourism in Japan
This book deals with tourism, popular culture and everyday life in Japan. It offers some interesting statistics about Japanese life and society, discusses popular kinds of tours in Japan, considers images of Japan found in guidebooks about the cou...
Divorce in Japan
Historians have paid little attention to divorce in Japan, even though until the mid-twentieth century Japan had one of the highest divorce rates in the world. This book shows that the high prevalence of divorce was made possible by a regulatory f...