Books published by Tuttle Publishing

In this fun Japanese children's book, kids will learn to create haiku elegant and simple Japanese poems.

Learn the essential Mandarin Chinese characters and words in everyday use in China!

Learn how to prepare meals that are both healthy and tasty with the 40 recipes in this steaming cookbook!

These fine-quality note cards feature six traditional Asian prints, each with an introduction detailing the history or meaning behind the design.

Knot your mother's crochet! Craft cute animals with this playful Japanese amigurumi crochet book. Weave your way into the yarn-filled world of Japanese amigurumi crochet or "e;small, crocheted stuffed toys"e; with adorable creatures and cuddly new characters! Whether you're honing a new craft or in search of creative needlework inspiration, let Voodoo Maggie (Eric Clark) show you the way in this amigurumi book. There are adorable Koala Bears, Darling Dachshunds, Nuggly Bats, and the not very fearsome Yeti. Full of 300+ colorful photos to help guide you through the crochet patterns, Adorable Amigurumi: Cute and Quirky Crocheted Critters walks you step-by-step through this distinct Japanese craft. Artful designs, easy-to-follow knitting instructions, and detailed illustrations allow you to create the most delightful amirgurumi animals easily. Learn to make 18 amigurumi crochet animals, including: Luna the Baby Dragon Lucy the Giraffe Schnitzel the Dachshund Dust Bunny Basil T. Koala Marcel Monkey Olive Octopus Bella la BattyThis amigurumi book will have you tending a little zoo of tiny animal creations in no time!

With this Japanese book for children, your whole family can experience the wonder and excitement that these well-loved tales bring to story time.

This colourfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Chinese fairy tales and other folk stories providing insight into a rich literary culture.

Salamaat! Learning Arabic with Ease is a new language learning book designed to open your world to the beautiful Arabic language. Salamaat! means Greetings, I hope you are well! and is usually the first word used in every situation where Arabic is spoken.

All About Indonesia takes kids on an exciting adventure through one of the world's largest and most culturally diverse nations. This Indonesian children's book is perfect for educators and parents wishing to teach kids about this rapidly growing Asian country. Along the way, young readers will learn about Indonesian culture, history, food, language, and the natural beauty of this fascinating country. From popular sports to traditional dances, everyday dress to cuisine and school activities, this book provides glimpses of the daily life and culture of this exotic and rapidly growing region of Southeast Asia. Through Indonesian stories, songs, crafts, games, and recipes kids will: Learn basic vocabulary from the national language, Bahasa Indonesia Learn how to make a traditional mask that is worn during special ceremonial dances Learn how to create beautiful batik cloths and other crafts for kids Experience the difference between big city life in Jakarta versus village living Explore the beaches and volcanoes in places such as Bali and Sumatra Learn how to bake sweet cake made with coconut, and more delicious recipes!A timeless Indonesian book for kids and parents to treasure together, All About Indonesia offers not only the most essential facts about this unique country but also conveys the unique spirit that makes it one-of-a-kind. With downloadable crafts and recipes, this multicultural journey will provide fun for both children and adults!

The Koreans: understanding a people and their culture through key words and language.Koreans have a unique character and personality that sets them apart from all other Asians. And although Korean attitudes and behavior may be influenced by the modern world, the Korean mindset is still very much shaped by ancient culture and traditions. As is the case with all ancient cultures created within highly refined and meticulously structured social systems over thousands of years, one of the keys to understanding traditional Korean attitudes and behavior is the language of the peopleor more precisely, key words in the language. These key words provide access to the Korean mindto core concepts and emotions, the attitudes and feelings that make up the Korean psyche. These key terms reveal both the heart and soul of Koreans and provide bridges for communicating and interacting with Koreans on the most fundamental level.In The Korean Mind, Boye Lafayette De Mente explores the meanings and cultural context of the most important "e;code words"e; of the Korean language, terms whose significance goes well beyond their literal definitions, providing an insight into Korean culture and the personality of the Korean people.Keywords include:Aboji, Ah-boh-jee The "e;Father Culture"e;Anae, Ah-negh Wives: The Inside PeopleHan Yak, Hahn Yahk The Herbal Way to HealthInnae, Een-nay A Culture of EnduringKatun Sosuy Pap, Kaht-unn Soh-suut Pahp Eating from the Same Rice BowlAnd over 200 more

Look-up words quickly and easily with this travel-sized Cantonese phrasebook and dictionary.

This useful and informative book offers a detailed overview of Jeet Kune Do practice while explaining the specific moves readers will need to perfect their techniques.As a foundation, the book recalls the origination of Jeet Kune Dothe philosophy, history, and different styles of the martial art. This introduction gives readers an important reference point on how the practice evolved. From there, the book explains how to choose a school and takes readers through their first class, including the etiquette and dress requirements. The essential elements of the stylestances, footwork, upper body and lower body techniques, and grappling are all well represented and defined.Building upon this solid groundwork, the book informs readers of the five ways of attack, including the single direct attack, the attack by combination, the progressive indirect attack, the attack by drawing, and the hand immobilization attack. Fighting instructions include the tactical considerations of Jeet Kune Do practice such as defenses, counterattacks, and sparring.The book concludes with a comprehensive list of resources to help students further develop their knowledge of and training in Jeet Kune Do. Compact and easy-to-read, this book gives readers everything they'll need to start their practice of this critical fighting art made famous by Bruce Lee.

Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Okinawan immigration to Hawaii and the continental USA, this text is a history of Okinawa.

Discover the city of temples, video games, manga, and cosplay with this graphic Tokyo travel guide!

This adventurous pop-up book for kids whisks you on a whirlwind tour of Tokyo's most famous landmarks!