notes in japan with illustrations by the author

The Sea Maidens of Japan

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bell, Lili / Brammer, Erin McGonigle, PUBLISHER: Ideals Publishing Company, The ama are the legendary sea maidens of Japan -- women who dive deep into the ocean to harvest shellfish. Kiyomi's mother, Okaasan, is teaching her the ways of the ama, but Kiyomi is frightened by the deep, dark waters. One night, Okaasan wakes Kiyomi to watch the sea turtles come ashore to lay their eggs. Later, Kiyomi comes to identify with one of the hatchlings who is drachm toward the bright lights of the city, as she herself struggles to choose between life in the city's factories and life as an ama.

Japan and Back: And Places Elsewhere

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cortazzi, Hugh, PUBLISHER: Global Oriental, Sir Hugh Cortazzi is one of Britain's most prominent postwar Ambassadors to Japan, and pulls no punches in his observations of 35 years of life in the British diplomatic service, including his period in Washington during the Nixon years and in Tokyo as Ambassador when Margaret Thatcher famously tried to 'handbag' the Japanese government. Japan and Back also provides a valuable account of the rise and fall of Japan and the Japanese economy in the last 50 years, and offers many key insights into Japan's relationships with the outside world.

International Studies in Honor of Tomas Rivera

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Olivares, Julian, PUBLISHER: Arte Publico Press, Tomas Rivera, author of the award-winning novel,...y no se lo trago la tierra, who passed away in , is commemorated in the recollections by Rolando Hinojosa and Americo Paredes, and by studies of his prose and poetry by leading critics of Chicano literature. These essays are complemented by others on Chicano and Hispanic literature of the United States, with important contributions by European critics.

Shield

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Davies, Lyndon / Hallas, Penny, PUBLISHER: Parthian, A literary experiment in contrasting Greek mythology with contemporary social values, this collection of poetry focuses on the modern day meaning of the shield of Achilles. Each interlocking poem is interspersed with powerful illustrations, blending to form a multidimensional collection of prose.

Edgar Allan Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart" and Other Stories

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bloom, Harold, PUBLISHER: Chelsea House Publications, - Critical essays reflecting a variety of schools of criticism - Notes on the contributing critics, a chronology of the author's life, and an index - An introductory essay by Harold Bloom.

In the Presence of His Majesty

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Chambers, Oswald / Proprietary, Multnomah, PUBLISHER: Multnomah Publishers, n the Presence of His Majesty features excerpts from previously unpublished works by best-selling devotional writer Oswald Chambers. These writings were first printed when Chambers's wife transcribed them from her shorthand notes in December . These pieces remain timeless treasures, as do all of the author's writings. Each section is filled with powerful words that prod the heart and mind to a deeper devotion to His Majesty.

Oils Still Life

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bagnall, Brian / Hille, Astrid / Bagnall, Ursula, PUBLISHER: Walter Foster Publishing, Capturing the texture, color, form, and beauty of objects is the challenge and pleasure of painting still lifes in oils. Learn how to pose and sketch objects with over 200 full color, step-by-step illustrations. Includes Glossary and Index.

Three Plays of the Argentine: Juan Moreira; Santos Vega; The

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Manco, Silverio / Herrera, Luis Bayon / Gardel, Julio Sanchez, PUBLISHER: Kessinger Publishing, Translated By Jacob S. Fasset, Jr. Edited, With An Introduction By Edward Hale Bierstadt.

Piano Adventures, Level 1, Lesson Book

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Faber, Nancy / Faber, Randall, PUBLISHER: Faber Piano Adventures, Level 1 introduces all the notes of the grand staff, elementary chord playing, and the concept of tonic and dominant notes. Students play in varied positions, reinforcing reading skills and recognizing intervals through the 5th. Musicianship is built with the introduction of legato and staccato touches. This level continues the interval orientation to reading across the full range of the Grand Staff. The 5-finger approach is presented here in a fresh, musically appealing way.

Princess Bedtime Stories

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Disney Press, PUBLISHER: Disney Press, A new addition to the bestselling series, this storybook collection is filled with eighteen delightful stories featuring the Disney Princesses, including Tiana. With over 250 beautiful illustrations and gilded pages, this charming collection will have little girls drifting off to sleep with visions of their favorite princesses in their heads.

The Classic Tradition of Haiku: An Anthology

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dover Thrift Editions / Bowers, Faubion, PUBLISHER: Dover Publications, Unique collection spans over 400 years () of haiku history by the greatest masters: Basho, Issa, Shiki and many more, in translations by top-flight scholars in the field. Editor Faubion Bowers provides Foreword and many informative notes to the poems.

Animals on Board

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Murphy, Stuart J. / Alley, R. W., PUBLISHER: HarperTrophy, Ride along with trucker Jill and her dog as they add up the animals zooming by. But these are no ordinary animals, and they're bound for a surprise destination Ride along with trucker Jill and her dog as they add up the animals passing by on other trucks. But these are no ordinary animals, and theyre bound for a surprise destination Lively illustrations by R.W. Alley make adding truckloads of fun.

Making Your Own Paper

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Saddington, Marianne / Art, Pam, PUBLISHER: Storey Publishing, Step-by-step instructions and color illustrations provide the beginner with information about using a mold, pressing and drying, coloring and texturing, preparing a writing surface, and creating paper art and crafts.

Journal Cook's Notes

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Running Press / Coursen, Valerie, PUBLISHER: Running Press Book Publishers, Carry these colorful and convenient notebooks everywhere to record your keen observations and cleverest thoughts on pages distinguished by colorful illustrations and witty quotes.

The Trouble with Being a Duke: At the Kingsborough Ball

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Barnes, Sophie, PUBLISHER: HarperCollins Publishers Inc, The Trouble With Being a Duke by Sophie Barnes has descriptive copy which is not yet available from the Publisher.

Alzheimer's Disease: Questions and Answers

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Aisen, Paul S. / Davis, Kenneth L. / Marin, Deborah B., PUBLISHER: Merit Publishing International, The best resource book available on this subject, providing physicians, patients and caregivers with expert and practical information about the modern management of this disease. Invaluable for Attorneys, and those who wish to familiarize themselves with the broad financial and legal aspects of dealing with Alzheimer's Disease. The content includes clinical issues, caregivers' concerns and legal issues with an outstanding collection of helpful and informative illustrations.

Othello

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Shakespeare, William / Mowat, Barbara A. / Werstine, Paul, PUBLISHER: Washington Square Press, "Each edition includes: " - Freshly edited text based on the best early printed version of the play - Full explanatory notes conveniently placed on pages facing the text of the play - Scene-by-scene plot summaries - A key to famous lines and phrases - An introduction to reading Shakespeare's language - An essay by an outstanding scholar providing a modern perspective on the play - Illustrations from the Folger Shakespeare Library's vast holdings of rare books "Essay by" Susan Snyder The Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C., is home to the world's largest collection of Shakespeare's printed works, and a magnet for Shakespeare scholars from around the globe. In addition to exhibitions open to the public throughout the year, the Folger offers a full calendar of performances and programs. For more information, visit www.folger.edu.

Vendere una foto

The work was written by the artist N. Lvov in the middle of the first half of the 20th century.The painting depicts the summer southern seascape. On the left side - a mountainous shore with cypress. The landscape is characterized by simplicity, clarity and original pictorial expression.A picture with a harmonious color, based on a combination of subtle shades of blue, green and brown colors. The work is written with the appropriate mood and corresponds to works popular with connoisseurs of art!

Four-Legged Legends of Oregon

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Shirley, Gayle Corbett / Potter, John, PUBLISHER: Two Dot Books, Young adult readers will be enthralled and inspired by these true tales of animal bravery, loyalty, and ferocity. Each book features 8-13 stories and is written by Gayle C. Shirley with illustrations by John Potter.

Now Do You Remember?

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rooks, Jo, PUBLISHER: Goblin Fern Press, Beautifully illustrated by the author, this poignant story reveals the soul's passage from birth to death and beyond. An intuitive healer and national speaker, Jo Rooks was gifted with these words and images to share with adults and children alike.

The Man of the Desert

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hill, Grace Livingston, PUBLISHER: Living Books, Lost in the Arizona desert, pampered Hazel Radcliffe is rescued by a handsome missionary whose love changes her life. Grace Livingston Hill is the beloved author of more than 100 books. Read and enjoyed by millions, her wholesome stories contain adventure, romance, and the heartwarming triumphs of people faced with the problems of life and love.

The 50th Law

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: 50 Cent / Greene, Robert, PUBLISHER: Harperstudio, A hip hop icon joins forces with the best-selling author of The 48 Laws of Power to write a bible for success in life and work living by one simple principle: fear nothing.

The Pointing Bible

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Vium, Cecilie / Romero, Alejandra Barba, PUBLISHER: Scandinavia Publishing House, The educational element of "The Pointing Bible "goes hand-in-hand with introducing toddlers to God and the Bible. Simple words are presented in a Biblical context, and children learn to recognize the words from the humorous and warm-hearted illustrations.

Bulgakov Six Plays

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bulgakov, Mikhail / Glenny, Michael / Earley, Michael, PUBLISHER: Methuen Publishing, Reissued to tie in with a new production of Flight adapted by Ron Hutchinson and performed at the Olivier, Royal National Theatre Mikhail Bulgakov was one of the Soviet Union's finest playwrights, whose work was often at odds with the Soviet State. This volume brings together his major dramatic achievements, including The White Guard, Madame Zoyka, Flight, Moliere, Adam and Eve and The Last Days. Bulgakov is a much-studied author by schools, colleges and universities.

Please Tell Me How to Be Saved

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Goss, Rena K., PUBLISHER: Barbour Publishing, The basics of salvation, accompanied by charming illustrations. For all ages.

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