With dozens of color photographs and fun, informative text, this guide to Japanese otafuku is a delight for collectors or Japanese culture enthusiasts.Anywhere you go in Japan you are likely to encounter the plump, smiling image of Otafuku. Author Amy Sylvester Katoh traces the roots and folk beginnings of this mythic figure, showing Otafuku's many delightful identities, and providing a magical glimpse into this charming character who has b ...
Ob in der Stadt oder auf dem Land, direkt vor deiner Haustur – uberall kannst du die Wildnis finden! Mit diesem Buch erhaltst du passend zu jeder Jahreszeit 30 inspirierende Ideen, die dich die Faszination der Natur erleben lassen und zugleich ein Umweltbewusstsein schaffen. Dieses Inspirationsbuch zeigt, wie leicht es ist, sich die Natur in den Alltag zu holen und die eigene Umwelt nachhaltig zu entdecken. Kleine Aktionen, gro?e Wirkung! ...
Roel Westra, bekannt als Pitmaster X, ist Grill- und BBQ-Profi mit 320.000 YouTube-Abonnenten. Unter dem Motto «Inspire to barbecue» zeigt er alles, was man uber das Grillen und das BBQ wissen muss. 100 kreative Rezepte von «Salty Naked Ribs» uber «Iberico Toma-Pork» bis zum «Caveman Steak» machen dieses Buch zum ultimativen Standardwerk mit Pitmaster-Garantie. Mehr muss Mann nicht wissen. ...
–English below- El repensamiento, tal como lo entendemos en la Universidad Francisco de Vitoria, consiste en contemplar nuestras asignaturas con una mirada distinta, que brota de la razon ampliada, busca la unidad del saber, tiene su base en las preguntas fundamentales (antropologica, epistemologica, etica y de sentido) y requiere de la puesta en juego del profesor. Se trata de abrir cada disciplina a la realidad de un modo plenamente hu ...
In Fables in Ivory, delightful Japanese legends are accompanied With dozens of color photographs and extensive historical background.To introduce netsuke sculptures to a wider audience and, at the same time, to tell some of the legends that inspired their creators, Adrienne Barbanson presents here a collection of superb photographs accompanied by a narrative text designed to enhance the reader's appreciation of this remarkable by relatively ...
This very rare series of Japanese paintings depicts everyday artisans in feudal Japan. Extensive commentary provides insight into the historical and cultural context of the scenes.More than three centuries ago, not long after Japan had entered the period of seclusion decreed by her Tokugawa rulers, an unknown artist, or perhaps a group of artists, painted a series of pictures for an album portraying contemporary trades and crafts. In creating th ...
Make decorative, simple do-it-yourself projects with this friendly guide to paper crafting. You and your family will love to spend hours making beautiful paper art, jewelry, and decorations with All Things Paper . This easy paper crafts book comes with simple-to-follow instructions and detailed photos that show you how to create colorful and impressive art objects to display at home—many of which have practical uses. It is a great b ...
Embrace the culture and get the most out of your time in China. Going to China for the first time can be an intimidating experience, even for those who have studied the language. In fact, traveling to China for the second, third, or fourth time can also be a challenging experience, especially if you intend to be fully immersed in daily life, get off the beaten path, and experience the «real» China. This China etiquette and culture guide is abo ...
Create fun and easy scrapbooks with an Asian flair! For scrapbookers tired of the same old same old, Scrapbook Asian Style! is chock full of new ideas, art, and inspiration for creating beautiful scrapbook craft. It's perfect for experienced scrapbookers who are looking for something new to try in their layouts and for beginners who love the distinctive look of Asian design—or who simply want to make a splash with something sp ...