tuttle publishing sep 2011 (7 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Chinese Ghost Stories' is selection of the most entertaining traditional Chinese tales of the strange and fantastic. The perfect companion for readers seeking insights into the traditional Chinese world of ghosts, goblins and demons--as well as anyone who just wants to feel a chill run down their spine on a dark, lonely night.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'And Then,' ranked as one of Soseki Natsume's most insightful and stirring novels, tells the story of Daisuke, a young Japanese man struggling with his personal purpose and identity, as well as the changing social landscape of Meiji-era Japan. As Japan enters the 20th century, ancient customs give way to western ideals, creating a perfect storm of change in a culture that operates on the razor's edge of societal obligation and personal freedom.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Moja, I Made (illustrator). Neuware - This authoritative book, newly revised and updated with an audio CD of recordings, presents an introduction to the basic types of Balinese gamelan ensembles, each with its own established tradition, repertoire and context. The instruments and basic principles underlying the music are introduced, providing listeners with the means to better appreciate the music. A portfolio of color photographs and a brief guide to studying and experiencing music in Bali will prove indispensable to visitors and gamelan aficionados around the world.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The 'I Ching' or 'Book of Changes' is one of the World's most influential books-comparable to the Bible, the Koran, and the Upanishads. Since its origin 3,000 years ago, it has become a compendium of wisdom used by people of many cultures and eras, analyzed by scholars and seekers alike. This groundbreaking new translation is based on core text created during the first centuries of the Zhou Dynasty (1045 -256BCE). Freed from the distorting effects of commentaries written a thousand years later and after, the essential meaning of the original text comes through here with unusual directness. For those wishing to use the text to clarify their thinking about decisions, Pearson also provides a step-by-step guide.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Indonesian Slang' is an informal compendium of Indonesian expressions, including proverbs, slang, quotations and acronyms. Designed to be both educational and easy to read, the chapters hit on various linguistic themes, among them characters, animals, food, slang, family affairs and politics. Entries include the expression in Bahasa Indonesia, a translation, an equivalent expression in English, and an explanation if necessary. A handy book for the casual traveler to Indonesia.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'A singular blend of Thai and modern Australian food.'--David Thompson, from his foreword.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'This book gushes with Bee Yinn Low's enthusiasm for pursuing and preparing tasty Chinese food.'--Andrea Nguyen, author of 'Into the Vietnamese Kitchen'.