The Second 100 Chinese Characters adopts a structural approach that helps students to learn, recognize and write the second 100 most common Chinese characters.
This book opens the door to creating the beautiful knitwear patterns seen in the work of contemporary Japanese designers. Prolific knitwear designer Kotomi Hayashi incorporates a multitude of...
An order of warrior monks founded to protect pilgrims to Jerusalem, the Templars were among the wealthiest and most powerful bodies in the medieval world. Yet two centuries later, they were...
'He achieves the miraculous,' the sculptor Auguste Rodin wrote of dancer Vaslav Nijinsky. 'He embodies all the beauty of classical frescoes and statues'. Like so many since, Rodin...
Essential Mandarin Chinese Phrasebook and Dictionary presents the practical language of everyday interactions, conveyed in a way that's clear, concise, accessible and enjoyable.
Quickly learn how to read and write Persian-Farsi with this user-friendly guide Reading and Writing Farsi for Beginners is an easy-to-grasp introduction to written Farsi--perfect for anyone just...
In this engrossing retelling of Greek myth, Jean-Pierre Vernant combines his profound knowledge of the subject with brilliant and original story-telling. Beginning with the creation of Earth out of...
This illustrated multicultural children's book presents classic Chinese fairy tales and other folklore--providing a delightful look into a rich literary culture. Chinese folktale tradition is...
Now, more than ever, your brand is either loved - or it's noise. In a world defined żeby digital products and immediate gratification, how can your brand stand out? When consumers can easily...
In a quaint Austrian ski resort, things are not quite what they seem. Hermann, the manager of a paper mill, has decided that sexual gratification begins at home. Which means Gerti - his wife and...