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A History of Tea

A History of Tea

For more than two thousand years, tea has awakened, calmed, and connected people across continents and cultures.In A History of Tea, you'll travel with this extraordinary beverage on its global journey—from the tea houses of ancient China and the Zen...

Challenging China

Challenging China

Expertly researched and thought-out, yet approachable and witty, this book will immediately draw in anyone interested in global affairs, foreign policy and the future of America's role on the world stage.This book provides a fascinating insider's look...

Ganbatte (gan-ba-tay) is a Japanese philosophy focused on doing the best you can with what you have. Though there is no direct translation, ""keep going,"" and ""give it your all,"" embody the sentiments behind the word. Just as wabi sabi shows the...

Hojoki: A Buddhist Reflection on Solitude

Hojoki: A Buddhist Reflection on Solitude

Discover the tranquil wisdom of Chomei's 13th-century masterpiece, Hojoki, as it unveils the beauty of imperfection and the serenity of a simple life amidst the chaos of existence.Hojoki is an introspective poem written in the 13th century by the...

No Longer Human

No Longer Human

A dark literary cult classic about alienation, self-destruction, and not fitting in.A timeless story of isolation and inner torment, Osamu Dazai's No Longer Human follows Yozo Oba, a man who hides behind laughter while drifting toward...

The Complete Musashi: The Book of Five Rings and Other Works

The Complete Musashi: The Book of Five Rings and Other Works

The culmination of 25 years of research, Alex Bennett's groundbreaking English translation of Miyamoto Musashi's The Book of Five Rings reveals the true meaning of the original work.This piece of writing by famed samurai Musashi (1584-1645) is the...

The Ikigai Journey

The Ikigai Journey

In The Ikigai Journey, authors Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles take their international bestseller Ikigai: the Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life a step further by showing you how to find your own ikigai through practical exercises, such as...

The Life and Zen Haiku Poetry of Santoka Taneda

The Life and Zen Haiku Poetry of Santoka Taneda

The fascinating and quirky biography of a disheveled poet, skillfully interwoven with his original works.Zen monk Santoka Taneda (1882-1940) is one of Japan's most beloved modern poets, famous for his ""free-verse"" haiku, the dominant style today....

The Real Osamu Dazai

The Real Osamu Dazai

Discover the many faces of Japan's most enigmatic literary icon in this powerful collection of short stories.The Real Osamu Dazai features twenty unforgettable tales—some autobiographical, others fictional—that chart the inner life of one of modern...

Find peace, clarity, and purpose—by embracing life's imperfections.Wabi Sabi: The Wisdom in Imperfection offers a gentle guide to the Japanese Zen philosophy that celebrates the beauty of the unfinished, the impermanent, and the imperfect. In a world...