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A selection of non-fiction books including language learning, history, biographies, and personal growth.
These books offer knowledge, real-life stories, and practical insights to help you learn, reflect, and grow.
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Every Moment Was You
79,000 TNDThe million-copy international bestseller from Korean sensation Taewoan Ha’Never give upYour every momentis meaningful’In Every Moment Was You, Taewoan Ha reflects on the little things that make up a relationship – the secret exchanges, the shared glances, the laughter and the silence. Immediate and moving, his short mediations capture the beauty of youth and the growing pains that come with it. From the blooming of first feelings, to heartbreak and acceptance, Taewoan’s writing explores the complexity of love, and the meaning to be found in the ordinary.
Every Moment Was You is a soothing balm to deal with the pain, stress and sadness that come with modern life, and a gentle reminder that even in our most vulnerable moments, we can find the strength to move forward.
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Genki: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese
149,000 TNDThis workbook provides worksheets for the grammar points and kanji introduced in Textbook Vol. 1 (3rd Ed.) and listening comprehension practices. Each page of the book can be cut off and used as a homework sheet. The audio material for Listening Comprehension is available through OTO Navi, The Japan Times Publishing’s sound player app.
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Korean from Zero!
159,000 TNDKorean from Zero! is a fun, innovative, and integrated approach to learning Korean created by professional interpreter and author of 6 text books, George Trombley, Korean linguist Reed Bullen, and native Korean speaker Sunhee Bong. Using up-to-date and easy-to-grasp grammar, Korean From Zero! is the perfect course for current students of Korean as well as absolute beginners.
Features of the book:
* Over 600 New Words and Expressions
* Learn to Read and Write Hangul
* Extensive Grammar
* 90 Adjectives and Verbs Detailed
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Learn Japanese with Manga Volume One
79,000 TNDLearn to read, write, and speak everyday Japanese with manga stories! If you’re into anime, manga, or planning a trip to Japan, this book is your perfect starting point! Learn Japanese with Manga brings the language to life with manga-style comic stories, immersive lessons, and a strong focus on the casual, everyday Japanese spoken by young people. Whether you’re a total beginner or just want to brush up your skills, you’ll learn to read, write, and speak Japanese naturally—with no classroom required. Designed for self-study use by adult learners, this book is a fun resource for beginners—no prior knowledge of Japanese required! What You’ll Learn:How to read and write all 92 Hiragana and Katakana letters, plus 160 essential KanjiReal Japanese phrases used by young people—from greetings to slang and even insults! Seven engaging manga stories woven throughout the book, with recurring characters in a sci-fi storyline Core grammar and vocabulary that grow with you as you progressNative-speaker audio recordings to perfect your pronunciationExercises, quizzes, and a built-in dictionary for fast referenceThis isn’t just a textbook—it’s a complete interactive experience that makes learning Japanese entertaining and effective!Great for self-studyNative-Speaker audio included for every Japanese word and phraseNOTE: Contains some mature language—best for ages 16+
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Let’s Read Japanese : Level 1 Volume 1
99,000 TNDThe Let’s Read Japanese series provides graded stories for all learners of Japanese, allowing them to practice the language at different levels, and also learn about Japanese culture and society.
The books include famous stories from Japan and other parts of the worldre-tellings of traditional stories, classic tales, Japanese legends and poems, as well as some newly commissioned storiesall designed to introduce particular aspects of Japanese culture and society. The stories complement any textbook being used by a student of Japanese anywhere in the world; the books are ideal for those learning in language schools or through self-study.
With beautiful color illustrations woven throughout the text, based on classic and contemporary Japanese art, the Let’s Read Japanese series will ensure hours of pleasurable learning and practice.
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Maneki Neko : The Japanese Secret to Good Luck and Happiness
79,000 TNDWhat does “good luck” look like, and how do you achieve it?Lucky symbols, lucky numbers, lucky charms, and luck-creating rituals—how is it that a disciplined and hard-working country like Japan is so invested in the idea of luck? And what, exactly, does “good luck” mean?In this insightful book, a leading expert on the subject explores the ways in which symbols and rituals of “good luck” in Japan are used alongside diligence and a positive attitude to help people overcome life’s many twists, turns, and bad patches. It looks at how customs and beliefs play a vital role in creating positive expectations and outcomes, and includes practical exercises for bringing good fortune and happiness into your own life. Author Nobuo Suzuki introduces beloved Japanese icons of luck, prosperity, and goal-setting and explains what they represent, including Maneki Neko (the “Lucky Cat”), Daruma (the “Lucky Buddha”), and the Seven Lucky Gods of Good Fortune.
We even meet some quirky and much-loved modern Japanese symbols of luck, like the “Golden Poop” (yes, you read that right!). And we see how these symbols foster a sense of community that contributes to the happiness and well-being of individuals in Japan. With this book, luck becomes a matter of self-understanding and connection to others rather than something that exists outside of ourselves.
It is an integral part of life, and a way of shaping a destiny we can view with pride and contentment.
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My Neighbor Totoro: The Official Cookbook
69,000 TNDA charming cookbook featuring recipes for the delicious food seen in the classic Studio Ghibli film My Neighbor Totoro. Studio Ghibli’s movies feature enticing food that has been animated in gorgeous detail. With My Neighbor Totoro: The Official Cookbook, fans are invited to recreate these delicious recipes in their own homes!Featuring step-by-step instructions and photography, this charming cookbook provides recipes for the delectable dishes seen in the movie, including Satsuki’s Homemade Bento, Moving Day Caramels, and Granny’s Ohagi.
The book will also teach readers how to cook the fresh vegetables grown in Granny’s garden. Additional recipes inspired by the movie, such as Soot Gremlin Donuts and Acorn-Shaped Sweet Potato Snacks, are sure to delight all. Interspersed throughout this cookbook are numerous images and a retelling of the movie’s key moments.
This book is perfect for all fans of the classic movie who want to bring a little bit of Studio Ghibli’s magic into their homes and onto their dining tables.
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Wabi Sabi : The Wisdom in Imperfection
69,000 TNDBe the best imperfect person you can be!Wabi Sabi is the Japanese Zen philosophy that all things are imperfect, unfinished and impermanent. It is a fresh way of seeing and moving through the world when our lives, literally and figuratively, feel cluttered. This book shows us how to apply this concept in the context of daily life and offers ideas on how to see it, embrace it and incorporate it into everyday thoughts, objects and situations.
In a simple and accessible style, Wabi Sabi: The Wisdom in Imperfection shows you how embracing imperfections and impermanence frees you to become a better person, by reevaluating what “better” means—what really matters and what you truly want. A few simple challenges and exercises encourage you to get creative—such as a Wabi Sabi diary, a haiku exercise and a “make art” challenge—plus some tips on minimizing and decluttering (mentally and physically) for a simpler life. It allows you to mindfully make space in your head, home and with your time.
In the foreword, Hector Garcia— the bestselling author of Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life—introduces readers to the Wabi Sabi aesthetic and shares his personal Wabi Sabi journey: from being asked about it on live TV fifteen years ago (before he knew what it was) to today, when it permeates every aspect of his life.
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Zen: The Art of Simple Living
79,000 TNDZen is the perfect antidote to the stress and uncertainty of modern life . . .
In clear, practical and easy to follow lessons – one a day for 100 days – renowned Buddhist monk Shunmyo Masuno draws on centuries of wisdom to show you how to apply the essence of Zen to modern life.
You will learn how to exhale deeply to eliminate negative emotions, to arrange your house simply to clear your thinking, to line up your shoes at night to bring order to your mind, to plant a single flower and watch it grow, to worry less about what you cannot control, and so much more . . .
You will even make time to think about nothing at all.