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 By Judy Lew The eagerly-awaited addition to JPT’s universally-appealing Quick & Easy Cookbook Series. Dim Sum and other types of small dishes continue to be one of our hottest culinary trends. These tasty little treats -from dumplings and spring rolls to buns, noodles and mini cakes- allow diners to sample a wide variety of dishes as a snack or a full meal. This book has been designed and packaged in the immediately-recognizable and user-friendly format of the Quick & Easy series. Each recipe is accompanied by a colorful photograph of the finished dish, as well as photos showing ingredients and each step of the preparation. 104 pp. 7 3/16 x 10 1/8 in., 88 pp.color & 16 b&w., Paperback. |
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 By Marc Bernabe, Veronica Calafell, Alberto Aldarabi, Gea Cassinelo An innovative and enjoyable way to master kanji-based on manga. The Japanese in MangaLand series from JPT introduced language learners to an innovative, entertaining and educationally-sound way of learning Japanese through the use of manga. Now, this same approach is applied to the often-daunting task of mastering kanji – the Chinese idograms – in kanji in MangaLand, the first of a 3-volume course covering the 1,006 basic kanji characters. This Volume 1 includes 21 lessons. The first seven of these cover all 80 kanji characters learn by Japanese children in their first primary school year. Lesson 8-21 cover the 160 kanji studied in the next year. 240 pp. 6 3/4 x 10 1/2 in., 21 pp. of manga, b&w illus. throughout, indexes of kanji and reading. |
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 MAKE BEAUTIFUL JEWELRY AS YOU LEAN OFF-LOOM TECHNIQUES By Kumiko Mizuno Ito Even beginners can create exquisite accessories with this detailed, step-by-step guide to mastering off-loom beading techniques. Just in time for holiday hand-made-gift giving comes this beautifully illustrated book that shows crafters how to create colorful and unique beaded accessories. Using a single needle and thread, readers will learn a variety of stitches, including herringbone, peyote(also known as gourd), brick, square, right angle weave and African helix, to weave beads into a flat fabric or 3-dimensional object. 82 pp. 8 1/4 x 10 1/8 in., full-color throughout. |
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 By Tomoko Fuse One of the most prolific and bestselling authors in the filed now teaches readers how to create 28 different accessories and decorative wreaths using origami. In this book, Fuse provides instructions for 28 different projects including both jewelry (brooches and earrings) and decorative pieces like wall hangings. Fuse shows how the choice of paper and color can produce a wide variety of items, for example by using red and green papers, the crafter can make festive wreaths perfect for the holidays. 94 pp. 7 1/8 x 9 1/8 in., 48 color & 46 b&w. |
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 TRADITION, BEAUTY AND CREATION By Masaaki Modegi In this informative, inspiring and comprehensive book, Masaaki Modegi, Chairman of The Japan Kite Association and Curator of the Tokyo Kite Museum, explores the fascinating history of kites and what they have meant to Japanese culture going back in time. Relying on the ample resources of the Museum and of the Kite Asscociation, the book includes 50 color photographs, mostly of traditional kites of Japan, with a special focus on those of the Edo period, as well as kite of the world. 112 pp. 7 3/16 x 10 1/4 in., 48 color & 64 b& w. |
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 By Joie Staff The image of the crane holds a very precious place in the hearts of Japanese people. Often used to express feelings of joy at times of celebration, the crane has become the most popular and beloved origami figure. Throughout history, it has been inextricably entwined with Japanese tradition and lore, from a legend promising that anyone who folds one thousand cranes will be granted a wish for long life or recovery from illness, to its role as a modern-day symbol of peace in recognition of a young Hiroshima victim. 96 pp. 8 1/4 x 10 1/4 in., 48 color & 48 b&w., |
