Books published by Tuttle Publishing

Send a sincere "thank you" on these stunning, nature inspired watercolor cards.N 8 UNIQUE DESIGNS: Each box includes 8 different watercolor designs-- 5 cards of each design. The designs traverse the hues and many shades of Earth--its greens, blues, and yellows--while incorporating images of trees, mountains, ferns, watermelons, and clovers. The result is a vibrant and natural look on each card that lends a sense of warmth, openness, and connection with the great outdoors.40 BLANK, FOLDED CARDS: Whether you're writing a thank you card for a wedding, graduation, or birthday, these 40 blank cards allow you to personalize your own message Each card measures 4.5x3 inches and opens horizontally.41 Envelopes: With 41 sealable envelopes simply slip your handwritten card in; address and add a standard USPS stamp. Your gratitude will be sent with ease. The envelopes measure at 5x3.5 inches, which meets the U.S. Postal Service requirements for mailing with a standard stamp.Inspired by Nature: Unlike oil or acrylic paints, watercolors use water-soluble pigments to create translucent art. The effect is a more luminous and softer appearance that allows light to pass through and charts the cascading colors across canvas. It's an ideal medium to paint dreams, emotions, illusions, and nature. Combined with images of trees and ferns and mountains, our watercolor cards have a unique way of recognizing the impermanence of life while also cherishing its beauty.

These beautiful note cards feature 16 traditional Japanese woodblock prints. Blank inside, these cards will convey a heartfelt message for any occasion. This note card set includes: 16 folded blank note cards--3.75 x 4.5 inches (9.5 x 11.5 cm)17 patterned envelopes (meet US Postal requirements for mailing with a standard stamp) 16 different designs

Prepare delicious and authentic dishes with this easy-to-follow Singapore cookbook. An abiding Singaporean passion, food is a central part of life on this multicultural island quite simply because there's so much of it that's so good! Singapore Cooking, featuring a foreword by James Beard Award-Winner David Thompson, is a fabulous collection of beloved local classics, including the most extraordinary Chicken Rice and Chili Crab you will have ever eaten, as well as less common but equally delightful dishes, such as Ayam Tempra (Spicy Sweet-and-Sour Stir-Fried Chicken) and Nasi Ulam (Herbal Rice Salad).The recipes are well written, easy to follow and accompanied by beautiful color photographs. With this Singapore cookbook by your side your acquaintanceor re-acquaintancewith Singapore food promises to be an exciting and mouthwatering experience.Authentic Singapore recipes include:Bergedel Potato Fish CakesSop Kambing Spiced Mutton SoupMalay-style Nasi Goreng Fried RiceLaksa Rice Noodle SoupSambal Roast ChickenHainanese Pork ChopsDevil CurrySingapore Chilli CrabFish Moolie in Spicy Coconut SauceBeansprouts with TofuPumpkin with Dried PrawnsKueh Dadar Coconut Filled Pancakes

Crocheted sisters Amelie and Mako and are ready for anythinga day at the beach, a birthday bash, a visit to the libraryand their outfits are, too!In this book, popular Japanese amigurumi designer Miya takes you step-by-step through the dollmaking process, showing you how to create two charming doll companions, their teddy bear pal Marron, and 63 miniature wardrobe additionsranging from warm winter coats to delicate ballet slippers.Clear instructions provide a pattern for each clothing item and accessory. A basic guide to the crochet stitches used in the book is included as a refresher to the symbols and stitch execution.Mix-and-match doll clothing and accessories, including:Cozy, cold-weather wear for looking great on chilly daysChic pants, tops, berets, or straw hats for a market-day-in-Paris vibeCharming little tops, like a colorful ruffled tunicgreat for a day at the beachClothes for ballet, cheerleading, and dress-up (be a flight attendantor dance a hula!)Tote bags, evening bags, and shoulder bagsyou can never have too many!And much more!But you don't have to stop here! Handmade toys open up a whole new world for creativity. With this book as a guide, you can create crochet dolls whose colors and features celebrate diversity or design wardrobes based on specific interests. With the inspiration provided in this book, you can do it all. Let it be your springboard to fostering many hours of gentle, creativeand fashion-forwardplaytime.

Learn the ancient knowledge of how the body's vital points, the centers of the body's natural energy, can be exploited to gain an advantage over your opponent in martial combat or self-defense. In this detailed guide to pressure point fighting, martial arts expert Rick Clark describes how to target expertly placed blows which can defeat your opponent quickly and effectively. He offers a systematic introduction to this knowledge and to the tools needed to recognize vital points in the kata, hyung, or forms already in place. The lessons explain: Where the body's vital points are located and how to strike them for maximum effectHow vital points can be targeted most efficiently to successfully defend oneselfHow targeting vital points can be used in conjunction with traditional martial arts to help meet a variety of threatsWith 230 photos and 25 detailed charts, Pressure Point Fighting teaches that success in this discipline is not dependent upon acceptance of the tenets of traditional Chinese medicine, or modern Western medicine, for that matter--solely on open-minded observation and willingness to try different approaches to martial arts training. Forewords written by pressure point combat expert Vince Morris and Tai Chi master Jane Hallander explain how this book's lessons are indispensable to anyone seeking to learn the elements of pressure point fighting.

New functional format, same beautiful paper! This origami paper pack from Tuttle Publishing has 256 sheets of richly saturated, double-sided origami paper. Held into place with an easy tear-out design, you won't have to worry about loose papers in your pack falling out or getting creased and crinkled. Origami Cherry Blossoms Paper Pack Book includes: 256 6-inch folding papers16 unique patterns, with a coordinating color on the reverse side13 pages of full-color instruction, with origami tips and tricksStep-by-step directions for folding 8 origami models

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Journey along the famed Tokaido Roadan ancient thoroughfare with a modern twist.The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido is the best-known work of the great 19th century Japanese woodblock artist Utagawa Hiroshige. The series of 53 masterful woodblock prints depicts stops along the ancient Tokaido roadwhich, from the eleventh to the nineteenth century, was the main thoroughfare between Tokyo and Kyoto.Though the road itself is now submerged under Japan's twenty-first-century urban landscape, French artist Philippe Delord set out to see if he could find the original locations, with just a moped, sketchbook, watercolors and a book of Hiroshige's prints.Hiroshige's Japan allows readers to make the journey alongside Delord, venturing from Tokyo and Mount Fuji to mountain passes and rugged coastlines. Inside are all 53 original scenery prints made by Hiroshige, alongside their modern-day equivalent by Delord. A lively commentary about his experiences as he tries to locate each of the 53 scenes (without speaking Japanese!) offers readers an insightful, and often humorous, look into both modern and historical Japan.Part travelogue, part work of art, this book is sure to delight armchair travelers, history buffs, art enthusiasts and Japanophiles alike!

For thousands of years, Chinese storytellers have delighted listeners with stories about the value of virtues like honesty, respect, courage and self-reliance. Chinese Folktales collects nineteen of these fantastic tales, some of them dating back to the third century BCE, and retells them in contemporary English for a modern audience. This updated editionpreviously titled Chinese Fablesoffers the same great stories in a smaller, easier to handle format at a lower price.Each of these stories offers a nugget of ancient folk wisdom and glimpses of traditional Chinese culture and lore. All of the tales express the foibles and wisdom of human experience with great humor and affection. Although the lessons are universal, the wit and flavor are uniquely Chinese.Beautifully illustrated by a master Chinese artist using a patchwork of ancient tones and textures, with a deft touch of humor, this book will give great joy to children and adults alike.Chinese children's stories include:The Practical BrideStealing the BellKwan Yin, the Goddess of MercyCooking the DuckScaring the TigersThe Dragon SlayerThe previously published edition, Chinese Fables, won: *The Aesop Prize for Children's and Young Adult Literature**The Gelett Burgess Children's Book Award for Fables, Folklore & Fairytales**The Creative Child Magazine Book of the Year Award*

Sun Tzu's The Art of War is still one of the world's most influential treatises on strategic thought. Applicable everywhere from the boardroom to the bedroom, from the playing field to the battlefield, its wisdom has never been more highly regarded. Now available in its complete form, including the Chinese characters and English text, this essential examination of the art of strategic thinking features extensive commentary and an insightful historical introduction written by Lionel Giles, its original translator. This new edition includes an all-new introduction by the scholar of ancient Chinese literature, John Minford.

The easy way to learn the Japanese writing system! In this beginner's workbook, students of Japanese will learn to read and write the Hiragana and Katakana alphabets, as well as 50 basic Kanji characters. A step-by-step approach moves from tracing letters to reading and writing complete words quickly and effectively. This book gives you all the tools you need to learn to pronounce, read and write Japanese: A thorough overview of the hiragana and katakana alphabets.Audio recordings to improve your pronunciation and comprehension.A step-by-step approach to writing words and then sentences.Practice exercises featuring everyday activities and situations.An introduction to 50 key kanji characters.Free downloadable flash cards to aid memorization of the characters.Instead of dealing with separate Hiragana and Katakana workbooks, as is common, this comprehensive guide provides an efficient way to learn both with the help of one book

Do you know the difference between a bancha and a hojicha? How to brew the perfect matcha? With this book you will!Japanese tea expert Per Oscar Brekell is one of the few foreigners to complete the difficult training in Japan as a tea instructor. Now, with this book, he shares the secrets and insights he's gleaned from a career dedicated to promoting and preparing this ancient beverage.Combining a practical approach with in-depth knowledge and a keen eye for the healthful benefits of tea, this visual guide will help you understand everything from how tea is picked and processed to the physical and mental health benefits that come from drinking it.Through stunning color photos and engaging information from Brekell, readers of this book will get:A guided tour of Japan's main tea-growing regions, from Uji/Kyoto to Shizuoka and Kagoshima, and a journey from leaf to cupAn introduction to top-grade premium and single-estate Japanese teas like yabukita, koshun, yamakai, sofu and asatsuyuA detailed guide to brewing Japanese teas to enhance their flavor and to highlight their healthful propertiesAn in-depth look at traditional Japanese teapots and teacupsA curated selection of teas suitable for home brewing and serving in various situationsEvery tea lover will find something to savor in this comprehensive introduction to the incredible world of Japanese teas.

Perfect for Sunday school classes, youth groups or family time--this kit enables kids to experience first-hand the life-changing message of the Bible's most powerful stories!This new interactive kit combines the fun of origami paper folding with the joy of recreating and retelling the most beloved stories in the Bible! The beautifully produced paper models are easy to fold up and the instruction book explains how to use the models to retell the following important stories:Adam and Eve--The creation of the world according to Genesis--beware, there's a snake in the garden!Noah's Ark--Noah and company would have been in over their heads if not for God's providence. Don't miss the boat!Moses and the Ten Commandments--God liberates the Israelites and shows them a new way to live--it's written in stone!Daniel in the Lion's Den--God rescues his faithful servant from becoming so much lion chow. David and Goliath--David has a giant problem, but God never misses an opportunity to rescue the faithful. The Annunciation--Mary gets good news from none other than the archangel Gabriel--pass it on!The First Christmas--Where does baby Jesus "hit the hay?" In a manger, of course, where both lowly shepherds and noble kings honor him. The Story of Easter--Don't you love a comeback story? Look no further! After sacrificing his son on the cross, God raises Jesus from the dead, triumphing over death and evil. Christ, the Good Shepherd--This reassuring tale reminds us of a loving God who guards us and guides us--even when things get wild and wooly!Each of these stories is retold in the book, with an explanation of the paper figures provided. Just a few steps are required to fold each paper model, and the simple instructions are perfect for kids. Intended for children and young adults, these interactive models enable you to retell the powerful biblical stories using lifelike folded paper figurines. The figures can be displayed as dioramas and to stage miniature reenactments that bring these sacred Bible stories to life for your kids, your youth group or your Sunday school class. Everything you need is in the box--a full-color instruction book, high-quality double-sided papers, and lovely cardstock backdrops which can be used to display them. This kit contains:A full-color 48-page book retelling the 9 famous Biblical stories64 sheets of double-sided folding papers in a variety of sizes and designs33 different models and tableau backdrops to display the stories as dioramasSimple, step-by-step folding instructions for each character

Interior decorating just got a green thumb!Harness the beauty of plants, leaves and foliagegreen decorin this unique collection of 40 nature projects that are fun, easy and inexpensive to make. Six of Japan's leading floral and plant designers offer a range of ideas to turn found and foraged materials into stunning arrangements and displays.With these visionary stylists as your guides, a few materials you already have at home and easy-to-obtain tools, you'll be able to:Create charming glass-encased air plants and spoon-based succulentsWeave, bend and stack palm fronds into eye-catching arrangementsStyle your own one-of-a-kind leaf fashion accessories, from corsages to braceletsCreate living jewelry and one-of-a-kind plant handbagsMake a signature leaf tapestry and leaf wrapping paperAnd much, much more!This book features over 250 gorgeous photographs and straightforward, step-by-step instructions that show you how to turn your surroundings into a verdant showcase for nature's beauty.

An enjoyable and effective way to learn Japanese kanji!This useful reference book helps self-study and classroom students remember the meanings and pronunciations of 520 essential kanji. An otherwise daunting task, memorization is made easier with this bookwhich uses mnemonic techniques based on the psychology of learning and memory. Key principles include the use of visual imagery, the visualization of short "e;stories,"e; and the systematic building-block approach that shows how more complicated characters are constructed from basic elements.This is a practical guide with a clear, concise, and appealing layout; it is well-indexed with easy look-up methods. The kanji in this volume give you the majority of characters you will encounter in daily life, from newspapers to street signs. It also includes the kanji required for the AP Japanese exam and N4 & N5 JLPT tests.Accompanying online audio provides recordings by native Japanese speakers to perfect your pronunciation.