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In this Japanese ink painting book renowned Japanese master Shozo Sato offers his own personal teaching on the beautiful art of sumi-e painting. Sumi-e: The Art of Japanese Ink Painting provides step-by-step, photo-by-photo instructions to guide learners in the correct form, motions and techniques of Japanese sumi-e painting.Featuring gorgeous images and practical advice, it includes guided instructions for 35 different paintings. From waterfalls to bamboo, learners paint their way to understanding sumi-e—a style of painting that is characteristically Asian and has been practiced for well over 1,000 years. Although it's sometimes confused with calligraphy, as the tools used are the same, sumi-e instead tries to capture the essence of an object or scene in the fewest possible strokes.This all-in-one resource also provides a timeline of brush painting history, a glossary of terms, a guide to sources and an index—making it a tool to use and treasure, for amateurs and professionals alike. This sumi-e introduction is ideal for anyone with a love of Japanese art or the desire to learn to paint in a classic Asian style.

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Make simple and fun origami insects with this easy paper craft ebook.Ants, dragonflies, tarantulas are just a few of the creepy, crawly creatures you can create with this friendly origami ebook. World renowned origami artist Michael LaFosse introduces this paper craft ebook that kids and paper folders of all ages will love—turning brightly colored sheets of origami paper into 20 different insects and arachnids. Use it to craft eye-catching origami for your friends, to decorate your room—or as a wonderful gift for insects lovers.All of the folds are simple enough to be origami-for-kids projects and are a great way to learn origami.This origami ebook contains: 2 full-colored, 32-page booklets Clear step-by-step instructions Easy-to-follow diagrams 20 simple origami insect projectsOrigami Bugs provides you this stunning collection of origami projects that will have you folding your own insect zoo in no time!Origami projects include: Butterfly Caterpillar Firefly Grasshopper Ant And many more…

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This paper pack contains 350 sheets of high-quality origami paper printed in 14 different colorful patterns. Modular origami is the art and technique of folding multiple sheets of paper and then combining and interlocking them to create a larger composite geometric model—the results are truly astounding! This origami paper pack includes: 350 sheets of high-quality origami paper A variety of sizes, colors and attractive designs A full-color instructional booklet Instructions for 6 easy origami projects Clear step-by-step instruction Easy-to-follow diagramsThe individual modules are folded separately and then assembled to form larger constructions typically by inserting tabs into specially created pockets. Friction and tension between the tabs and pockets hold the models together, so no scissors or glue are required—folders can start right immediately after opening the box! Modular Origami Paper Pack is great for any modular paper folder and for those who want to get started in crafting these eye-catching geometric origami models.

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Make colorful and fun origami fish and sea creatures with this easy origami ebook.Sharks, fish and turtles are just a few of the origami ocean creatures you can create with this paper craft origami ebook. World renowned origami artist Michael LaFosse introduces 20 unique origami paper craft designs for exotic undersea creatures. People of all ages and any level of skill, will enjoy crafting these eye-catching origami. This unique collection of origami designs will help you create folded paper models of fish and other animals from around the world. Finished origami projects are great for friends, to decorate your room, or for kids fascinated by aquariums and aquatic creatures.All of the folds are simple enough to be origami-for-kids projects and are a great way to learn origami. The origami kit contains: 2 full-colored, 32-page booklets Clear step-by-step instructions Easy-to-follow diagrams 20 simple origami projectsOrigami Aquarium provides you this stunning collection of origami projects that will have you creating your own personal aquarium in no time!Origami projects include: Shark Whale Seal Horseshoe Crab Seahorse And many more…

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Make colorful and fun origami animals with this easy origami ebook.Frogs, butterflies, seals and dogs are just a few of the gorgeous origami animals you can create with this paper craft origami ebook. From world renowned origami artist, Michael LaFosse, comes this essential collection of animal paper craft projects. Perfect for folders of all skill level, Origami Animals is the affordable easy-to-follow solution for everything needed to get started on traditional animal origami designs as well as new twists on old favorites. This unique collection of origami designs will help you create folded paper models of animals from around the world. Use it to craft eye-catching origami for your friends, to beautify your home—or as a wonderful gift for animal lovers.All of the folds are simple enough to be origami-for-kids projects and are a great way to learn origami.The origami kit contains: Full-colored 64-page booklet Clear, step-by-step diagrams and instructions 45 fun origami projectsOrigami Animals provides you this stunning collection of origami projects that will have you creating your own personal zoo in no time!Origami animal projects include: Cobra Elephant Head Jumping Frog Horeshoe Crab Dinosaur Husky Pup Crane And many more…

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Fold beautiful origami flowers then arrange them into stunning bonsai sculptures with this wonderful origami book. Origami Bonsai makes it possible for paper folders at every level to create unique botanical sculptures at home by folding delicate paper flowers and leaves and attaching them to natural branches. This easy origami book contains: Multi-color photos and drawings Step-by-step instructions Explanations of dozens of folding techniques 3 hours of streamable or downloadable instructional videoIt also shows you how to select natural twigs, branches, and stones—and how to assemble them into a lifelike finished origami sculpture. To help in the creation process the book contains detailed instructions and numerous photographs of both works in process and completed origami bonsai pieces that are sure to have you crating your own decorative origami art in no time. Origami flower projects include: The Ficus Leaf The Berlin Poplar Leaf The Black Eyed Susan The Foxglove The Buttercup And many more…

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A Chinese Phrase A Day is a fun, less-intimidating way to learn Chinese! Part of Tuttle's best-selling page-a-day line, this new edition teaches useful everyday phrases and words. Although more people are studying the Chinese language than ever before, others are still wary of starting because they believe, «it's too difficult.» But A Chinese Phrase A Day will show absolute beginners that Chinese is in many ways much easier than other languages and it will help intermediate Chinese learners review and improve upon their past studies and practice Chinese everyday. With almost no grammar or tense, no verb conjugation and a consistency that English, Spanish, French and Japanese learners can only wish for, Chinese enables you to start conversing relatively quickly. After a few weeks of gradual progress your ability to read Chinese, write Chinese and speak Chinese will grow tremendously.This calendar like desk companion is divided into monthly topics and builds upon itself, one day at a time. Chinese phrases are kept short, simple and functional. Each of the 365 pages include these four components: The simplified Chinese characters. The romanized Chinese ( hanyu pinyin ). The English phrase. Traditional Chinese charactersA related cultural note to put the phrase into context.Audio for all of the A Chinese Phrase A Day entries is available online. Listening and repeating after the native speakers in the audio files will help you to practice Chinese regularly and polish your spoken Mandarin Chinese and Mandarin listening comprehension. To get started, turn to Day One and begin studying the phrase, its meaning, pronunciation and cultural context. Then tear off the sheet and practice writing it a few times. In a matter of days you'll be on your way to reading and writing Chinese!

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A fun and kid-friendly introduction to Japanese!The Tuttle Japanese for Kids Flash Cards ebook is an introductory language learning tool especially designed to help children from preschool through early elementary level acquire basic words, phrases, and sentences in Japanese in a fun and easy way.The flashcards can be used as a learning tool in a classroom setting, at home, or anywhere that learning takes place, and can easily be taped around the room for an interactive learning experience. The set contains a total of 64 words organized into thematic categories, including: My Family, Colors, Numbers, Animals, Food, My Body, Clothes, and My Day. All of the words are illustrated—the pictures serve as effective visual aids to help children learn and remember each word's meaning. Words often reflect cultural objects and items and can be studied in any order. Learners may focus on one theme at a time or mix them up for a little more variety.Also included in this ebook is downloadable audio which provides native pronunciation of the words, and sample sentences for practice—sentences that children would use in everyday life. Songs and other activities are also included on the free downloadable audio. Finally, the ebook also includes a wall chart featuring the front of each card for kids to review and a learning guide for teachers and/or parents with tips, activities and more!Once these 64 words are mastered and the child yearns for more, check out Tuttle's MORE Japanese for Kids Flash Cards kit (978-4-8053-0905-6).

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Bonsai&#8212;the Japanese art of training plants to form elegant sculptures&#8212;is an age-old craft that appeals to gardeners and non-gardeners alike. <i>Bountiful Bonsai</i> presents a radical, new approach that applies bonsai techniques to everyday container gardening, instantly turning houseplants and herbs into beautiful and unusual bonsai sculptures!<br><br>Bonsai expert Richard Bender not only expects his plants to look good but also expects to yield pleasant fragrances, fresh herbs and fruits for his table. He shows readers how to create «instant bonsai» by shaping a range of common houseplants, including: <ul><li>Fragrant hibiscus and jasmine</li><li>Kitchen herbs such as rosemary and thyme </li><li> Luscious fruits like cherries and oranges </li><li>Medicinals such as tea tree and camphor laurel</li> </ul><br>This beautifully illustrated volume provides all the information you need to get started, from plant choice advice to care requirements and bonsai «carving» tips. Suitable for indoor gardening, or shaping exquisite bonsai fruit trees for outside gardens, Bender turns a finicky art into a hobby accessible to all. Bonsai have graced Japanese homes for centuries; now they can yield useful crops that will simultaneously satisfy your artistic sensibility and also provide some wonderful meals!

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The clear guidelines and straightforward information found on the Remedy Cards make the process of home prescribing for minor ailments simplicity itself. The homeopathy and traditional medicine book is written in a friendly, accessible style that includes a wealth of advice and experience Amy has collected over the years.The range of choices for dealing with minor ailments at home using gentle, natural methods is enormous and immensely satisfying. Merely having the cards in your possession is empowering.With The Remedy Box have options. As you become familiar with the material, your increased confidence will help to allay much of the fear and anxiety that surround being ill. Empowerment of the patient is a fundamental aspect of the healing mechanism.

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