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Paperback. Condición: Good. In the 22 years since its publication, Japanese for Busy People has won acclaim worldwide as an effective, easy-to-understand textbook, either for classroom use or for independent study. Now, more than a decade after its first revision, the series has been redesigned, updated and consolidated to meet the needs of todays students and businesspeople who want to learn natural, spoken Japanese as effectively as possible in a limited amount of time. The Kana Workbook teaches the reading and writing of the two most basic Japanese scripts, hiragana and katakana. These scripts are used all the time in written Japanese, and a mastery of them is essential for those who wish to study the language at any level above survival. As such, the book serves as a prerequisite to both Japanese for Busy People I: Kana Version and Japanese for Busy People I, and it is also recommended as review for those who have learned kana before but have forgotten some of the basics. This completely revised workbook features: - Lots of practice in recognition, reading, and writing; - Fun, picture-dictionary-like illustrations that help students build their vocabularies; - A free CD that gives learners a taste of the actual sounds of Japanese; - A bonus section introducing basic kanji. …

Paperback. Condición: Good. With luscious color photos, detailed drawings and step-by-step instructions, renowned jewelry designer Takako Samejima makes it easy for even the beginner to create eye-catching, original bead accessories. From the Turquoise Silver Fringe & Cross Necklace and Little Star Pierce (earrings) to the Round Garnet Bracelet and Comet Onyx Ring, here is a collection of stunning pieces that are perfect complements to spring and summer styles. In the first section, Samejima shows readers how to craft fashion-forward necklaces, bracelets, rings, brooches, and earrings designed around one motif. Next comes a catalog of different beads and pieces arranged by stone: rosequartz, garnet, pearl, carnelian, turquoise and labradorite. A section on using color combinations and patterns follows, as well as basic techniques and useful tools.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. This manga series takes readers to the land of Britannia, a picturesque country ruled by the benevolent King Lyonnesse - or at least it was, until the king's guard assassinated him and started a full-blown Holy War! Now the king's only daughter Elizabeth must seek the aid of the dreaded warriors, the Seven Deadly Sins. Wrongly framed and sent into exile, they're now the princess's only hope to free the kingdom from the grip of the villainous Holy Knights.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. An ordinary teenage boy named Shinichi Izumilives with his parents in a quiet neighborhood until alien parasites invade. They are worm-like creatures that enter human 'hosts' through their ears or noses, and take over their brains. A Parasite attempts to crawl into Shinichi's ear and take over his brain while he sleeps, but is stopped by his headphones and accidentally burrows into one of his hands instead. With separate intellects, he and his parasite, Migi, fight the invasion of the town.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. With luscious color photos, detailed drawings and step-by-step instructions, renowned jewelry designer Takako Samejima makes it easy for even the beginner to create eye-catching, original bead accessories. From the Turquoise Silver Fringe & Cross Necklace and Little Star Pierce (earrings) to the Round Garnet Bracelet and Comet Onyx Ring, here is a collection of stunning pieces that are perfect complements to spring and summer styles. In the first section, Samejima shows readers how to craft fashion-forward necklaces, bracelets, rings, brooches, and earrings designed around one motif. Next comes a catalog of different beads and pieces arranged by stone: rosequartz, garnet, pearl, carnelian, turquoise and labradorite. A section on using color combinations and patterns follows, as well as basic techniques and useful tools.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. In the 22 years since its publication, Japanese for Busy People has won acclaim worldwide as an effective, easy-to-understand textbook, either for classroom use or for independent study. Now, more than a decade after its first revision, the series has been redesigned, updated and consolidated to meet the needs of todays students and businesspeople who want to learn natural, spoken Japanese as effectively as possible in a limited amount of time. The Kana Workbook teaches the reading and writing of the two most basic Japanese scripts, hiragana and katakana. These scripts are used all the time in written Japanese, and a mastery of them is essential for those who wish to study the language at any level above survival. As such, the book serves as a prerequisite to both Japanese for Busy People I: Kana Version and Japanese for Busy People I, and it is also recommended as review for those who have learned kana before but have forgotten some of the basics. This completely revised workbook features: - Lots of practice in recognition, reading, and writing; - Fun, picture-dictionary-like illustrations that help students build their vocabularies; - A free CD that gives learners a taste of the actual sounds of Japanese; - A bonus section introducing basic kanji.…

Hardback. Condición: Good. In the tradition of Napoleon Hill, here is a ten-step plan for achieving personal and professional success using Eleanor Jacobs' "ten pearls of wisdom".

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Four fabulous guys must completely transform a high school girl into a real lady if they want to go on living rent-free in her aunt's luxurious mansion. But the girl turns out to be Sunako, the most fashion-hopeless girl in Japan, who'd rather live like a hermit and watch her favourite horror movies than undergo a makeover.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. A rom-com manga on ice, perfect for fans of Princess Jellyfish and Wotakoi. Kokoro is the talk of the figure-skating world, winning trophies and hearts. But little do they know. he's actually a huge nerd! From the beloved creator of You're My Pet (Tramps Like Us).THE WHOLE WORLD IS WATCHING With barely more than a month to go before the Olympics, Kokoro finally bites the bullet and gets surgery on his ankle. Now, he wants Chitose to undergo the operation her heart needs, even if it means she won?t be by his side at the Olympics to cast the spell for him. But while Kokoro?s recovering and Chitose?s fretting over whether or not to go through with her own procedure, skaters from around the world start to arrive in Sochi. Kokoro is already in for the challenge of his life, and things are about to get even more complicated when Team Kijinami runs into another unexpected hurdle.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. When Hime Makimura was young, her mother told her that she could be like a princess someday. Now that Hime is in middle school, overweight and unpopular, life is a cruel disappointment. Tango Minami is a popular high school boy who hides his job as a ballroom dance instructor to maintain his image. But when Tango's mom urges Tango to take Hime as a student, everything gets turned upside down! Will Tango's classmate find out about his embarrassing job? And will Hime find the self-confidence needed to be like a princess on the ballroom floor.…

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. The intimate memoirs of the renowned scholar who discovered modern Japanese literature.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good.

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. In the tradition of Napoleon Hill, here is a ten-step plan for achieving personal and professional success using Eleanor Jacobs' "ten pearls of wisdom".

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Tokyo has long held the dubious honor of being one of the world's most expensive travel destinations, and not without reason. The rising yen and Japan's full-throttle economic boom combined to thrust the price of entertainment and sight-seeing in Japan's capital sky high. But as the New York of the Orient, Tokyo's sights and sounds are must-dos for any modern-day traveler. Now comes Tokyo for Free, a thorough survey of over 300 attractions of traditional and modern Japan - 11 absolutely free. Included are visits to the Imperial Palace, dynamic martial arts bouts, classic gardens and temples, contemporary sculpture gardens, antique markets, traditional and boutique museums, and a sake tasting room, to name but a few.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Illustrated. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. This text presents a practical guide to designing and making Japanese screens for the home and office. It includes all the basics of materials design, assembly and installation.

Paperback. Condición: Good. This text presents a practical guide to designing and making Japanese screens for the home and office. It includes all the basics of materials design, assembly and installation.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. 17-year-old Lucy is an attractive mage-in-training who wants to join a magician's guild so that she can become a full-fledged magician. The guild she dreams about joining is the most famous in the world and it is known as the Fairy Tail. One day she meets Natsu, a boy raised by a Dragon who mysteriously left him when he was young. Natsu has devoted his life to finding his Dragon father. When Natsu helps Lucy out of a tricky situation, she discovers that he is a member of the Fairy Tail magician's guild and our heroes' adventure together begins.…

Hardback. Condición: Good. Visioning>presents a roadmap for university leaders to vitalize higher education in response to global problems. It addresses structural, programmatic, and curricular gaps in ways designed to prepare current and future generations for unfolding socio-ecological challenges.The book introduces five urgent and interconnected global challenges (sustainable development, climate change, migration, global health, and social justice) demanding attention from higher-education institutions worldwide. Each of these five chapters explores the challenge and then shifts focus to the needed roles of forward-looking higher-education institutions. These roles include building critical consciousness, developing competencies, inspiring global actions, exercising leadership at all levels, conducting evaluations, and undertaking innovative initiatives. The book also proposes three specific initiatives: (1) creation of linked academic Centers for Contemporary Global Challenges; (2) establishment of South-North Higher-Education Consortia; and (3) initiation of a Global Challenges Corps, supported by transnational-competence preparation. It also provides an evaluation methodology to assess the traction of the proposed educational vision. The concluding chapter offers a pathway to fill existing programmatic gaps and equip future generations to address global challenges.This authoritative and insightful book is essential reading for university leaders, educators, and learners worldwide. It provides practical strategies and a future-preparatory vision for universities to address rising global challenges. Shiratori, Yoshio (ilustrador).…

Paperback. Condición: Good. A young boy gazes up at the sky and sees a streaming bolt of light. The friendly, armour-clad being at his side tells him gently, 'That's a dragon.' The fact that he's joking isn't important. What's important is the look of wonder on the boy's face. and the galaxy-spanning adventure that's about to take place! Join Hiro Mashima (Fairy Tail, Rave Master) once more as he takes to the stars for another thrilling saga.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. Negi Springfield, the boy wizard of the hit manga Negima! fought and won many battles. Now, decades later, his grandson, a little boy called Touta, dreams of leaving his quiet village and heading to the City. But before he can head off on an adventure, he must battle and defeat his evil teacher, the immortal vampire Evangeline.…

Paperback. Condición: Fair. A mad young coach gathers soccer players from across the country to compete in a series of bizarre challenges in a high-tech colosseum he calls Blue Lock. It's a no-balls-barred battle to become Japan's next top striker, in this Squid Game?meets?soccer manga, now available in print! Anime airing now!With seconds left on the clock, Isagi manages to weave a masterful play?until Rin Itoshi and what seems like a stroke of bad luck deal the definitive blow. But what role does luck really play in a soccer match? Ego is eager to impart his wisdom on the advancing players, with the unknowns of the Third Selection looming just ahead. Nomura, Yusuke (ilustrador).…

Paperback. Condición: Good. Japanese women are renowned for their beautiful skin, but until now there has been no book in English that reveals the secrets of the typical Japanese beauty routine. The Japanese Skincare Revolution is the first guide for women of all ages and races who want to have beautiful skin like the Japanese, and don't want to spend lots of money on cosmetics and treatments to achieve it. Author Chizu Saeki is a practicing esthetician and beauty consultant who runs a popular salon and beauty school in Tokyo. Her book's have sold more than 3 million copies in Japan. The Japanese Skincare Revolution, Saeki's best-selling title and her first to be translated into English, is a distillation of all of her most essential techniques, covering: the lotion-mask moisturizing treatment; massages for toning face muscles; lymph massages for draining toxins and improving blood flow; natural, no-nonsense remedies for wrinkles, sagging, oiliness, pimples, and blackheads; and much, much more. Japanese women are renowned for their beautiful skin, but until now there has been no book in English that reveals the secrets of the typical Japanese beauty routine. The Japanese Skincare Revolution is the first guide for women of all ages and races who want to have beautiful skin like the Japanese, and don't want to spend lots of money on cosmetics and treatments to achieve it. Author Chizu Saeki is a practicing aesthetician and beauty consultant whose dream is to teach ordinary women how to become more beautiful. To this end, she writes books, teaches, and tours Japan, giving demonstrations of the techniques she developed over a career spent in the beauty industry. Her books have sold more than 3 million copies in Japan, and the revolutionary ideas presented in this volume have won the approval of skin doctors within Japan and out. The Japanese Skincare Revolution is Saeki's best-selling skincare title, and her first to be translated into English. It is a distillation of all of her most essential techniques. In it, readers will be introduced to the lotion mask - a moisturizing treatment for keeping the skin fresh and lustrous; hand techniques for toning the muscles of the face; lymph massages for draining toxins and improving blood flow; natural, no-nonsense remedies for wrinkles, sagging, oiliness, pimples, and blackheads; 'warm care' and 'cool care' for soothing the mind and body; water massages to energize the skin; and much, much more. Throughout the book, Saeki calls on the reader to use her own hands to touch and treat her face, and her own eyes to judge what her skin needs. She leads her toward a wholehearted skincare routine that will have her complimenting herself as her skin responds. By following Saeki's advice, every woman will discover that it's possible to have beautiful skin at any age - without spending a fortune.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. Yato is a homeless god. He doesn't even have a shrine, let alone any worshippers! So, to achieve his ambitious goals, he's set up a service to help those in need (for a small fee of course). He hopes that one day he'll be able to build the temple he feels he deserves, but for now he can't be picky about the jobs that he chooses to accept. From finding lost kittens to overcoming school bullies, Yato is divinely intervening all over the place.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. Intends to act as both a translator and a tour guide to the world of Japanese food, explaining not only what to order but also how to order it. This book introduces many specialty cuisines of Japan, explaining the different cooking styles and ingredients used. It offers insights into culinary customs and history. This is a revised version of the long-selling Kodansha International title, updated in many places to include all the new areas of interest in Japanese food. It is designed to help those travelling to Japan, as well to help the many visitors to Japanese restaurants.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. Dive into Kousuke Satake's suave and explosive manga debut, about powerful women good and evil, featuring a story of vengeance in a stylish, art-deco urban wonderland that's one part Fullmetal Alchemist and one part Cowboy Bebop.A MYSTERIOUS LEGACYGuideau and Ashaf 's next assignment puts them in pursuit of the youthful witch Helga, but they'll have to contend with the illustrious Paladin Corps to secure their target. Helga herself has every intention of keeping her freedom--an aim better served if only her demon sword Ashgan would cooperate. With dark secrets plaguing all sides, just who will triumph in this free-for-all.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. A young boy gazes up at the sky and sees a streaming bolt of light. The friendly, armour-clad being at his side tells him gently, 'That's a dragon.' The fact that he's joking isn't important. What's important is the look of wonder on the boy's face. and the galaxy-spanning adventure that's about to take place! Join Hiro Mashima (Fairy Tail, Rave Master) once more as he takes to the stars for another thrilling saga.…

Paperback. Condición: Fair. Fairy Tail takes place in a world filled with magic. 17-year-old Lucy is an attractive mage-in-training who wants to join a magician's guild so that she can become a full-fledged magician. The guild she dreams about joining is the most famous in the world and it is known as the Fairy Tail. One day she meets Natsu, a boy raised by a Dragon who mysteriously left him when he was young. Natsu has devoted his life to finding his Dragon father.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. Fairy Tail takes place in a world filled with magic. 17-year-old Lucy is an attractive mage-in-training who wants to join a magician's guild so that she can become a full-fledged magician. The guild she dreams about joining is the most famous in the world and it is known as the Fairy Tail. One day she meets Natsu, a boy raised by a Dragon who mysteriously left him when he was young. Natsu has devoted his life to finding his Dragon father.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. They were once feared and forced to live in the shadows. But as modern society grew more enlightened, human beings began to realise that monsters like succubi, dullahans and vampires deserve public services as much as anyone. Still, a girls' high school for monsters? It sounds like a nightmare, but for one man it's a dream job. Tetsuo has always been fascinated by 'demi-humans,' and a job opening for a biology teacher at this school is his chance to see them first-hand. …