Portfolio of New Zealand Birds

Harvey, Bruce

Charles E.Tuttle

A compilation of essays that cover the life & work of Masao Abe, one of the greatest Zen Buddhist communicators of the 20th century. Masao Abe has opened up a rich dialogue between Japan & the West. He is considered the leading living Zen figure in the Kyoto School of Buddhist thought & the successor of D.T. Suzuki, his early mentor, as the foremost exponent of Zen Buddhism in the West. In this volume, through stories & recollections, 35 leading intellectual figures explore Abe s encounter with the West, incl g. his work on interfaith dialogue as a basis for world peace, as well as his comparative philosophical scholarship over the past 30 years. An extraordinary step ahead in the encounter between Zen & the West.

Masao Abe: A Zen Life of Dialogue

Religion & Spirituality

Donald W. Mitchell

Buddhism

The American Boys Handy Book

This special edition of “The American Boys' Handy Book” was written by Daniel Carter Beard, and first published in 1882. This book explores all manner of both fun, useful, and some potentially life-saving tips, tricks and techniques to utilize in the Great Outdoors. Each of the four seasons has its own section. Chapters include Novel Modes of Fishing, Knots, Bends and Hitches, The Water Telescope, Dredge Tangle, and Trawl Fishing, Home-Made Boats, How to Camp Out Without a Tent, Home-Made Hunting Apparatus, How to Rig and Sail Small Boats, Sleds, Chair-Sleighs, and Snow-Shoes, Home-Made Masquerade and Theatrical Costumes, Snowball Warfare, and many more. IMPORTANT NOTE – Please read BEFORE buying! THIS BOOK IS A REPRINT. IT IS NOT AN ORIGINAL COPY. This book is a reprint edition and is a perfect facsimile of the original book. It is not set in a modern typeface and has not been digitally rendered. As a result, some characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections, blurring, or minor shadows in the page background. This book appears exactly as it did when it was first printed. DISCLAIMER : Due to the age of this book, some methods or practices may have been deemed unsafe or unacceptable in the interim years. In utilizing the information herein, you do so at your own risk. We republish antiquarian books without judgment, solely for their historical and cultural importance, and for educational purposes. If purchasing a book more than 50 years old, especially for a minor, please use due diligence and vet the text before handing it over to them.

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Beard, Daniel Carter

Crafts & Hobbies

Antique Tin & Tole Ware - Its History and Romance

Gould, Mary Earle

Antiques & Collectibles

Here in this volume, the author has not only given a comprehensive and fascinating account of the origins and history of batik, with examples of techniques and design, but also includes a complel 'How-To-Do·It' section on modern methods of creating batik. 
The text is lucid and easy to follow, and the simple step-by-step format will enable the art enthusiast to investigate this rewarding and creative medium. Sample batik by modern artists show what can be done with craft, skill, and imaginatlon. 
The author takes the reader through all aspects of making a batik, from a slimple dipping, or tie-dying, to sectlonal dyeing, and the more intricate five- or six-color patterns. Basic materals, fabric mixtures, wax temperatures, etc. are discussed fully, and, more important, the practical problems often encountered by a beginner are thoughtfully explained. Here is a book of batik literally giving you the 'tricks of the trade.'
Contains 66 black-and-white illustrations, and 14 full-color plates.

Batik : The Art and Craft

Keller, Ila

Provides an encompassing look at one of the minor arts which must be considered vital to a judgment of the artistic achievements of any civilization....

Chinese Jade of Five Centuries

HARTMAN JOAN M.

Text: English, French (translation)

The Collectors

Philippe Jullian

Early Houses of New England

Baker, Norman B.

This is a delightful collection of Japanese children's songs with lyrics, sheet music and cultural notes. Simple, singable, and engaging, the traditional songs of Japanese children combine the unique charm of Japan with the universal appeal of children's music everywhere. Some of the fifteen songs in this collection are current throughout Japan. Others are little known outside a small area. All have deep roots in history and tradition.

Folk Songs of Japanese Children (English and Japanese Edition)

Berger, Donald Paul (compiler)

With colorful notes that reflect her family's traditions, Maideh Mazda offers readers the possibility of creating the delicate flavors of Persian cuisine. Maideh prioritizes economy and availability of ingredients, while at the same time offering wholly authentic recipes for such delicacies as Pomegranate Sauce, Ashe Reshtea hearty beef noodle and lentil soup scented with cinnamon and Ashe Torsh, a delicate dried fruit soup with cinnamon and mint. Notes on preparation and reflections on her experience of Persian food and eating customs growing up in a traditional Azerbijian household make this book a pleasure to read. - The New York Times

In a Persian Kitchen: Favourite Recipes from the Near East

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Mazda, Maideh

Regional & International

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