Stonebridge Publications

Bold, iconic designs have been used to symbolize family names in Japan from the time of the court nobles in the twelfth century. The sense of "fami...

Reducere. The 17th-century Japanese poet Matsuo Basho practically invented the haiku. He's most famous for his travel journals. But how did he come to be suc...

Reducere. "A necessary addition to the library of any serious student."--The New York Times Sunday Book ReviewAlmost every Japanese garden is influenced by t...

Focussing on the work of Hannah Arendt, the author traces the emergence of a critical aesthetics of judgment in a group of writers - often hard to ...

Reducere. DescriptionThese devotions inspired by ancient Shinto rituals are a series of calls-and-response that directly address the awesome power of the nat...

Reducere. Buddhism has permeated Japanese life and thought so deeply that knowledge of it is essential for a true understanding of any aspect of Japanese cul...

Reducere. -A great read.---Asian Reporter Japan's Gundam franchise boasts a worldwide cult of devotees. This second edition of creator Yoshiyuki Tomino's nov...

DescriptionThe word sensei in Japanese literally means "one who came before, " but that's not what Janet Pocorobba's teacher wanted to be called. S...

Reducere. This 3rd edition of The Anime Encyclopedia brings the landmark reference work up to date with six additional years of information on Japanese anima...

Reducere. An eye-opening portrait of a vibrant film culture, The Midnight Eye Guide to New Japanese Film is the most comprehensive study of the Japanese film...

"From the Sabbath to circumcision, from Hanukkah to the Holocaust, from bar mitzvah to bagel, how do Jewish religion, history, holidays, lifestyles...

Reducere. Alluring, nurturing, dangerous, and vulnerable the yamamba, or Japanese mountain witch, has intrigued audiences for centuries. What is it about the...

Reducere. "Chinese Proverbs and Popular Sayings is for everyday readers looking for pithy sayings, deeper understanding of the Chinese culture and a unique l...

Lyndsey Stonebridge presents a new way to think about the relationship between literature and human rights that challenges the idea that empathy in...

Reducere. This graphic-format biography of Osamu Tezuka--Japan's "God of Manga"--looks at one of the twentieth century's great creative artists (Astro Boy, K...

Reducere. ``An excellent reference work on the subject.``--Library Journal (starred review)For fans, culture watchers, and perplexed outsiders, this expanded...

This highly entertaining business memoir describes what it was like to work for Japan's premiere animation studio, Studio Ghibli, and its reigning ...

How the mindset of traditional Japanese society can guide our own efforts to lead a green lifestyle today.Publisher: Stone Bridge PressAuthor(s): A...

A designer of Japanese gardens contemplates wildness, humanity, beauty, the liquid state of the world.Publisher: Stone Bridge PressAuthor(s): Marc ...

Reducere. -A must-have for anyone who is new and serious about exporing the subject further. Also recommended for advanced practitioners who may want to 'bru...

Reducere. Japanese tools are manufactured to perform at the high level top craftspeople demand, but they work differently from Western tools--saws cut on the...

How China became the China we know today, through war and societal transformation.Publisher: Stone Bridge PressAuthor(s): Jing LiuIllustration(s): ...

Reducere. ``Does what it sets out to do and serves as a Chinese history text teenagers might actually read.`` --Asian Review of Books on Division to Unificat...

This friendly guide offers concise but detailed demystifications of more than 85 aspects of ancient and modern Japan. It can be read in sequence, o...

Reducere. Who founded China? Are Chinese people religious? What is Chinese culture and how has it changed over time? The accessible and fun Understanding Chi...

From bracken to butterbur to "princess" bamboo, some of Japan's most iconic foods are foraged, not grown, in its forests, fields, and coastal water...

Reducere. Who founded China? Are Chinese people religious? What is Chinese culture and how has it changed over time? The Understanding China Through Comics s...

Reducere. ``A great way to learn about China's vast history ``--Amy Tan, author of The Joy Luck Club Excels at clarifying the often-confusing transitional pe...

Reducere. Contributor(s): Author: Roundabout PublicationsWalmart Atlas is a comprehensive guide to more than 4, 300 Walmart stores, Supercenters, and Sam's C...

Reducere. Astrology is a primer on the 12 signs of the Zodiac: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, a...