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"U is for umaga, the end of the night—when Mama kisses me good morning, and dark becomes light."
My First Book of Tagalog introduces preschool children to the Tagalog language—also known as Filipino—the national language of the Philippines, which has been influenced by both Spanish and English.
Free Yourself from Stress with Simple, No-Nonsense Advice from a Zen Monk!
Zen monk Jikisai Minami takes the things we are supposed to strive for and turns them on their head. The 35 short, thought-provoking essays in this book are divided into four chapters about our sense of self, our hopes and dreams, our personal relationships and how to face death. Each essay begins with a deliberately controversial point of view to help us look at life's problems through fresh eyes.
An important book on how to stay safe online—presented in a fun manga style!
Getting your first smartphone means joining an online world that's full of exciting opportunities—but also real-life risks. This book, written by a former police detective and expert on digital crime, helps you become a smart, safe digital citizen.
Part creative art project, part construction task, part science experiment — our COOL new Kaleidoscope Kit is the perfect STEAM product for kids!
Bring your favorite lunch box and water bottle with Torune - Insulated Lunch Bag 'Grey'
FEATURES:
1. Lock on lid
2. Medical grade silicone
3. Larger straw with drip valves
4. Flips up spout
5. Tritan vessel, 8oz & 12oz sizes
6. Snap on lid hinge
7. New easy open latch
8. FDA approved, BPA and phthalate free
3+ recommended for ages 3 years and older
Master the exhilarating game of Mahjong with this introductory guide.
This complete, easy-to-follow instructional Mahjong handbook includes over 150 full-color photographs and illustrations to introduce players to this captivating game. This is the first Mahjong book to cover the Cantonese or "old rules" game fully. It also includes all of the most popular variations, such as the Shanghai game, the 16-tile or Taiwanese game, and the 12-tile game. Included are the rules, tactics, techniques, strategy and the rituals only the most experienced players know.
This colorful and relaxing activity book features 100 hidden designs printed on high-quality paper that slowly reveal themselves as you complete them. Each of the 70 dot-to-dot puzzles averages 200 dots per puzzle while the 30 color-by-number puzzles averages an easy 3 color tones per puzzle—perfect for calming, frustration-free interludes whenever and wherever you need a simple, creative break to lift your mood!
Picked as one of the best books of 2013 by the Association of Booksellers for Children*
"The story and illustrations will hold a child's interest […] written in a voice they can easily identify with." —The Japan Times
"Absolutely packed with cultural information: geography, breakfast, school, origami, history, rice harvest, food, pastimes, customs, tea ceremony—and much, much more!" —Kid World Citizen blog
"Rebecca Otowa truly knows her subject—having lived in Japan for 30 years and raised children and grandchildren here…" —Uncovering Japan blog
By dipping into this little book of simple Zen Buddhist sayings, you can calm your anxiety and return serenity to your soul.
Are you feeling stress and anxiety from the demands of daily life? Do you feel overwhelmed by your to-do list and the constant deluge of information from all quarters? Are you unhappy with your life and envious of those around you? At times like these it's important to step back and take a breath.
Zen meditation may conjure up images of sitting in silence for long hours, but according to Buddhist monk and author Shinsuke Hosokawa, Zen can be summed up as "the knowledge needed for a person to live life with a positive outlook." With this in mind, he has produced this charmingly illustrated collection of thoughts and sayings to help you live life with less stress and anxiety.
With more than 200 mouthwatering recipes including all-time favorites, this beautifully illustrated baking book is the only one you'll need.
Space suits, rocket ships, planets and stars are all waiting to be brought alive with a sparkling rub of holographic foil! Simply select a colour illustrated space card and use the enclosed wooden lifter to peel white sections off the picture, revealing adhesive sections. Grab a shimmering foil sheet, rub the foil onto the sticky area and voila! A beautiful shiny artwork.
Get threading with Lacing Cards - Beach Party — an educational activity set designed to help develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination in pre-schoolers.
Time to mix things up a little! Packed with play value, Animal Mix & Match Mash Up Colouring Set comes with each colouring page divided into three flippable sections so kids can mix and match parts of the animals to create entirely new (and entirely silly!) creatures. A unicorn playing the banjo with bunny paws and skateboarding on its crocodile feet?! Why not!
Meet Japan's original decluttering guru (no, not that one)! Before Marie Kondo stormed into the global consciousness, Hideko Yamashita taught Japan the art of creating tidier spaces." —The New York Times
Featured in Library Journal 2025 Cookbook Preview**
Learn to make your own healthy and delicious Korean banchan at home!
Banchan are small, healthy, vegetable-focused side dishes that accompany every Korean meal. They're meant to complement the main dishes—providing extra flavors and textures featuring crisp, fresh vegetables. Tangy pickles, seasoned seaweed, marinated tofu, spicy kimchi—there's something for everyone. For many, the Banchan are actually the main event!
Have fun folding cute paper models of your favorite animals!
Kamikey is a rising star in the origami world and her new book features 75 kawaii models that are all unbelievably cute—and exceptionally easy to fold!
These models are easy enough for beginners and intended for folders of all ages. Kamikey also provides you with lots of creative props and unique backgrounds to use in displaying your finished models!
Discover the power of miso—Japan's all-purpose fermented ingredient that is packed with flavor and probiotic goodness!
Miso is produced by fermenting soybeans with salt and koji yeast. Not only is it packed with nutrition and gut-friendly probiotics—supporting immunity, digestion, anti-aging and recovery from fatigue—it enhances the flavor of any dish you add it to. Use it in miso soups, Japanese and Western-style meals, even snacks and desserts. It boosts umami, tenderizes meats and brings a new level of deliciousness to your cooking!
Calling all noodle lovers! Learn to prepare a delicious and satisfying bowl of noodles in less time than it takes to order takeout!
Etsuko Ichise is a woman on a mission—her motto is: "Delicious and easy-to-prepare homestyle cooking!" She shows you how to make simple, homestyle noodles that are incredibly flavorful and healthy yet take only minutes to prepare. Her recipes are light, tasty and healthy thanks to the use of fresh seasonal ingredients purchased at your local supermarket.
From world-renowned origami artist Michael G. LaFosse comes this affordable collection of classic origami paper craft projects—featuring traditional designs, as well as new twists on old favorites.
Designed to help kids understand effort and reward through the tracking of their achievements, this beautifully illustrated chart uses magnets, so you can reset the chart each week.