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Dirty Japanese: Everyday Slang from "What's Up?" to "F*ck Off!"

Dirty Japanese: Everyday Slang from "What's Up?" to "F*ck Off!"

by Matt Fargo

Invaluable for those traveling to Japan, this guide features useful sidebars featuring English expressions commonly used in Japan. Pronunciation guides, a reference dictionary, sample dialogues, and an offensiveness-rating system from "use at will" to "use at your own risk" also help readers learn to communicate effectively.

The Samaurai

Great Civilizations of the East (Illustrated History Encyclopedia)

Great Civilizations of the East (Illustrated History Encyclopedia)

by Daud Ali

This fascinating insight into ancient Asian and Oriental culture is packed with information and projects.

Chibi Vampire: The Novel 1 (Chibi Vampire (Novel))

Chibi Vampire: The Novel: Book 1

Chibi Vampire: The Novel 1 (Chibi Vampire (Novel))

by Yuna Kagesaki

Karin Maaka can bite a throat like a proper vampire, but where others of her kind need hot red blood, she has too much of it! Every month, she's compelled to inject blood into her victims the way a snake injects venom. And her handsome classmate Kenta Usui makes her feel like she's is going to spurt blood like a geyser. Talk about embarrassing! When Karin's latest victim turns out to be as rich as he is good... (more)

Kodomo No Tame Ni-For the Sake of the Children: The Japanese-American Experience in Hawaii

Kodomo No Tame Ni-For the Sake of the Children: The Japanese-American Experience in Hawaii

by Glen Grant, Dennis M. Ogawa

Clash of The Carriers: The True Story of the Marianas Turkey Shoot of World War II

Clash of The Carriers: The True Story of the Marianas Turkey Shoot of World War II

by Barrett Tillman

The true story of one of the greatest and most decisive conflicts in the history of naval warfare-from an award-winning author. In June, 1944, American and Japanese carrier fleets made their way through the Philippine Sea, both hoping to take control of the vital Marianas Islands. When they met, they embarked upon a naval engagement that escalated into the most spectacular aircraft carrier battle in history.... (more)

Japanese Children's Favorite Stories

by Florence Sakade, Yoshisuke Kurosaki

Playful goblins with long noses, magic tea kettles and a delightfully brave hero who just happens to be one inch tall-these are some of the wonderful characters you’ll meet in this collection of the 20 best-loved Japanese children’s stories. Drawn from folklore and passed down for generations, these classic tales speak of the virtues of hard work, humility, kindness and good humor - "Once upon a time . . ." has... (more)

9 (Haru wo Daite ita) (in Japanese)

by Youka Nitta

Embracing Love, Volume 2

by Youka Nitta

Continuing the love story between Iwaki and Kato, two impossibly gorgeous looking actors that are involved in an incredibly romantic relationship.

Finders: Book 2

Cage in the Finder

by Ayano Yamane

Akihito Takara thought he left the cutthroat dangers of the Underworld behind after barely escaping his last adventure alive. However, he soon finds himself reunited with the mysterious and powerful crime lord Asami, and he is once again thrust into an unseemly world of decadence and bloodshed. Will Takara be lucky enough to escape a deadly fate twice in a row, or are Asami's plans for him of a more amorous... (more)

Finders: Book 3

One Wing in the Finder

by Ayano Yamane

"Long regarded as a yaoi favorite."-AnimeFringe.com "It's not often that one finds a story as complex as this is that is coupled with some of the most charged sex scenes ever."-Amazon.com "Well-drawn action and some steamy chemistry."-AnimeOnDVD.com The Chinese crime lord Fei Long comes to Japan hoping to lure freelance photographer Akihito into his web of intrigue and sex. But when his friends... (more)

Target in the Finder (Finder Series, Vol. 1)

Finders: Book 1

Target in the Finder (Finder Series, Vol. 1)

by Ayano Yamane

During a routine journalism assignment, Akihito Takara is captured by the mysterious Asami, a powerful leader in Japan's underworld society. Asami forces his captive to undergo a night of pleasure and pain never before imagined, but before long, the son of a powerful Chinese mafia boss also sets his sights upon Akihito, demanding the critical evidence he's uncovered-or is it something else about him he seeks?... (more)

13 Secrets for Speaking Fluent Japanese

by Giles Murray

13 Secrets for Speaking Fluent Japanese presents tested shortcuts for Japanese language acquisition. Identifying two groups of people who actively and effectively study Japanese to the point of fluency --successful non-native learners and Japanese children --Giles Murray has collected from both groups the most rewarding and universal techniques which can be put to immediate use by both beginner and advanced... (more)

Fruits Basket: Book 5

Fruits Basket, Vol. 5 (Spanish Edition)

by Natsuki Takaya

*Peaking at #1 in sales and consistently a strong seller, according to BookScan *Inspired the Hit Anime available on DVD! *The #1 Selling Shojo Manga in Japan! *The best-selling shojo in America *Part of YALSA's 2005 top ten 'Quick picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers' Elist! The Sohma household takes to the lake for a vacation at their summerhouse. However, the peaceful silence is deafening, as... (more)

Hot Gimmick, Vol. 8

by Miki Aihara

In company-owned rabbit-hutch apartments live tenants who can't afford to live anywhere else, and the apartment complex in which high-school girl Hatsumi Narita lives is ruled over by the rumour mongering, self-righteous Mrs. Tachibana. Get on Tachibana's bad side, and life becomes hell. When Hatsumi has to buy a pregnancy test because her popular sister Akane is late, Mrs. Tachibana's son, Ryoki, who used to... (more)

Hot Gimmick, Volume 9 (Hot Gimmick (Paperback))

Hot Gimmick, Volume 9 (Hot Gimmick (Paperback))

by Miki Aihara

Our hapless heroine Hatsumi's romantic woes are put on hold (only momentarily, though) to provide ample time for her little sister Akane to experience the sweet sting of teenage love herself. She's tried flirting, she's tried being rude, but no matter how hard she works at it, Akane just doesn't seem capable of getting shy (and dorky) and cute (but still dorky) Subaru to come clean about his feelings. Will a box... (more)

Hot Gimmick [Flower C] Vol. 6 (Hotto Gimikku[Flower C]) (in Japanese)

Hot Gimmick [Flower C] Vol. 6 (Hotto Gimikku[Flower C]) (in Japanese)

by Miki Aihara

Hot Gimmick, Vol. 10 (Hot Gimmick (Paperback))

Hot Gimmick, Vol. 10 (Hot Gimmick (Paperback))

by Miki Aihara

In company-owned rabbit-hutch apartments live tenants who can't afford to live anywhere else, and the apartment complex in which high-school girl Hatsumi Narita lives is ruled over by the rumor mongering, self-righteous Mrs. Tachibana. Get on Tachibana's bad side, and life becomes hell. When Hatsumi has to buy a pregnancy test because her popular sister Akane is late, Mrs. Tachibana's son, Ryoki, who used to bully... (more)

The Sandman: Book 11

The Dream Hunters

by Yoshitaka Amano, Neil Gaiman

'The Sandman - The Dream Hunters' is one of many graphic novels in the Sandman series. This story takes place at the turn of the 6th century Japan, primarily on remote hillside where a single monk worships the old gods. A whirlwind of magical events focuses in upon the monk, as he is forced to contend with mischief from foxes, badger, and Yin-Yang Masters. Ultimately, its an mythical journey of sacrifice, love,... (more)

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