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  • The Diary of Lady Murasaki

    by Murasaki Shikibu, Richard Bowring ...
    Translated by Richard Bowring ...
    The Diary recorded by Lady Murasaki (c. 973-c. 1020), author of The Tale of Genji, is an intimate picture of her life as tutor and companion to the young Empress Shoshi. Told in a series of vignettes, it offers revealing glimpses of the Japanese imperial palace - the auspicious birth of a prince, rivalries between the Emperor's consorts, with sharp criticism of Murasaki's fellow ladies-in-waiting ... Read more

    $10.99 USD

  • An Introduction to Modern Japanese: Volume 2, Exercises and Word Lists

    by Richard Bowring, Haruko Uryu Laurie ...
    This is the second book in an extensive one-year introductory course in Japanese, also suitable for those who wish to work at a slower pace. Students who finish this course will have a firm grasp of how the language works and enough knowledge of the writing system to tackle everyday written material with no more than a dictionary. Particular attention is paid to questions of grammar which foreign ... Read more

    $95.99 USD

  • In Search of the Way

    Thought and Religion in Early-Modern Japan, 1582-1860

    by Richard Bowring ...
    In Search of the Way is a history of intellectual and religious developments in Japan during the Tokugawa period, covering the years 1582-1860. It begins with an explanation of the fate of Christianity, and proceeds to cover the changing nature of the relationship between Buddhism and secular authority, new developments in Shinto, and the growth of 'Japanese studies'. The main emphasis, however, ... Read more

    $128.99 USD

  • An Introduction to Modern Japanese: Volume 1, Grammar Lessons

    by Richard John Bowring, Haruko Uryu Laurie ...
    This is the first book in a two-volume intensive one-year introductory course in Japanese, also suitable for those who wish to work at a slower pace. Students who finish this course will have a firm grasp of how the language works and enough knowledge of the writing system to tackle everyday written material with no more than a dictionary. Particular attention is paid to questions of grammar which ... Read more

    $124.99 USD

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  • The Tale of Genji

    by Murasaki Shikibu ...
    Translated by Royall Tyler ...
    The acknowledged masterpiece of Japanese literature, Murasaki's great 11th century novel is a beautifully crafted story of love, betrayal and death at the Imperial Court.At the core of this epic is Prince Genji, the son of an emperor, whose passionate character, love affairs and shifting political fortunes, offer an exquisite glimpse of the golden age of Japan. Royal Tyler's superb new translation ... Read more

    $28.69 USD

  • Intercultural Dialogue in Practice

    Managing Value Judgment through Foreign Language Education

    by Stephanie Ann Houghton ...
    Series Book 22 - Languages for Intercultural Communication and Education
    The term intercultural dialogue has become a buzzword at policy level, but there is a pressing need to synchronise the terminology of policymakers with that of academics. An overarching aim of this book is to explore the wide-ranging terminology relevant to intercultural dialogue in order to promote clearer consideration of the underlying issues. More specifically, this book reports the findings ... Read more

    $23.99 USD

  • Writing A Report, 9th Edition

    How to Prepare, Write & Present Really Effective Reports

    by John Bowden ...
    Now in its 9th edition, this extensively revised and updated handbook explains how you can write reports that will be: * Read without unnecessary delay * Understood without undue effort Accepted, and where applicable, acted upon / Divided into three parts, the book looks in detail firstly at the practical side of report writing: * Preparation and planning * Collecting and handling information * ... Read more

    $2.99 USD

  • Hamlet: Review Guide

    by totalclassnotes ...
    This eBook is a short and concise review guide of Hamlet by William Shakespeare. The review includes a short summary of the whole play, major themes in the play and explanations of those themes relations to the play, a character guide with brief details on the characters, and act reviews written in bullet point that go into more detail than the play summary. ... Read more

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  • Streetwise Russian with Audio CD : Speak and Understand Everyday Russian: Speak and Understand Everyday Russian

    by Jack Franke ...
    The next best thing to a year in Russia!Streetwise Russian with Audio CD offers you a unique opportunity to learn first-hand how Russian is actually spoken. With the help of more than 25 everyday dialogues performed by native speakers, you pick up on the idioms, colloquialisms, slang, and vulgarisms currently used by people from all walks of life. Fascinating features help explain the cultural ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • Mark Twain: Man in White

    The Grand Adventure of His Final Years

    by Michael Shelden ...
    One day in late 1906, seventy-one-year-old Mark Twain attended a meeting on copyright law at the Library of Congress. The arrival of the famous author caused the usual stir—but then Twain took off his overcoat to reveal a "snow-white" tailored suit and scandalized the room. His shocking outfit appalled and delighted his contemporaries, but far more than that, as Pulitzer Prize finalist Michael ... Read more

    $10.99 USD

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  • Stray Birds

    by Rabindranath Tagore ...
    320 short poems by Rabindranath Tagore. These poems are beautiful, thought provoking, and somewhat reminiscent of Haiku. Known mostly for his poetry, the author also wrote novels, essays, short stories, travelogues, dramas, and thousands of songs. Stray Birds are short poems, short aphorisms which embody his love of nature and love of simplicity. ... Read more

    $3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Practice Makes Perfect German Conversation

    by Ed Swick ...
    Series series Practice Makes Perfect Series
    Practice the art of conversation in German!Want to strike up a conversation with a native German speaker but are nervous that you're not ready? Practice Makes Perfect: German Conversation helps you overcome that obstacle, and—before you know it--you'll be speaking comfortably in your new language.Inside you will find realistic conversational situations, from meeting people to talking about sports ... Read more

    $10.99 USD