Carving Japanese Netsuke for Beginners (Jubb Robert)(Paperback)

Carving Japanese Netsuke for Beginners (Jubb Robert)(Paperback)

Create your Japanese work of art with this new, comprehensive title on the intricate skill of Japanese netsuke carvings. Traditionally created for practical reasons, these fantastic miniature carvings are now highly collectible works of art. Carving Japanese Netsuke for Beginners is packed with

Japanese Netsuke (Hutt Julia)(Paperback)

The netsuke is an object of wonder: a tiny utilitarian accessory to traditional Japanese dress that has become an art form in itself, prized by collectors from East to West. Now in paperback, this book presents the Victoria and Albert Museum's world-famous collection of netsuke, recording the

Carving the Little Guys: Easy Techniques for Beginning Woodcarvers (Randich Keith)(Paperback)

Carving the Little Guys is a must-have beginner's guide that presents an accessible introduction to the art of caricature carving for novice woodcarvers. Author Keith Randich takes you cut-by-cut through the process of transforming a small block of wood into an expressive Little Guy. This

Easy Woodcarving: Simple Techniques for Carving & Painting Wood (Joslyn Cyndi)(Paperback)

Easy Woodcarving is the must-have step-by-step guide for beginners to learn how to carve. No previous carving knowledge is needed. Anyone can learn the basics of woodcarving with the 8 approachable skill-building exercises, clearly defined terms, and easy-to-use patterns. Learn the essentials of

Introducing Japanese Religion (Ellwood Robert)(Paperback)

Now in its Second Edition, 'Introducing Japanese Religion 'is the ideal resource for undergraduate students. This edition features new material on folk and popular religion, including shamanism, festivals, and practices surrounding death and funerals. Robert Ellwood also updates the text to discuss

Talk Japanese (Book/CD Pack) - The ideal Japanese course for absolute beginners (Strugnell Lynne)(Mixed media product)

Japanese Cookbook for Beginners: Classic and Modern Recipes Made Easy (Oda Azusa)(Paperback)

Embark on a culinary adventure to Japan Japanese cooking has evolved not from one culture, but from many cultures, histories, and influences. This introductory Japanese cookbook will lead the beginner from learning Japanese cuisine basics to creating traditional and modern dishes. What sets this

Japanese Ink Painting: Lessons in Suiboku Technique (Designed for the Beginner) (Saito Ryukyu)(Paperback)

Japanese Ink Painting: Lessons in Suiboku Technique teaches beginners the fundamental techniques of suiboku, a form of Japanese ink painting. Suiboku is considered to be a type of Japanese painting known as sumi-e. It adds water to emphasize the shading of black into gray in one brush-stroke. With

The Bonsai Beginner's Bible (Chan Peter)(Paperback)

A compact guide to everything bonsai. The Japanese and Chinese have been creating bonsai trees for centuries and it is now an internationally popular pastime. This compact and stylish guide will provide everything you need to know to grow bonsai successfully, including shaping with wires, watering,

Painting in Pastels (Brindley Robert)(Paperback)

For both beginners and more experienced artists, a guide to the full scopeof pastel usewith particular emphasis on capturing light, color, and textureWithsections on painting landscapes, coastal scenery, interiors, still life, figures, and portraits, this practical book guidesartists through the

Everyday Japanese (Ezawa Reiko)(Paperback)

Beginners will find that this complete Japanese language and culture program offers insights into subtle nuances of Japanese as it is used in casual conversations or successful business

Oxford Beginner's Japanese Dictionary (Oxford Languages)(Paperback)

Each Oxford Beginner's Bilingual Dictionary is designed to offer English speaking adult learners a comprehensive, straightforward introduction to foreign languages, covering all the vocabulary needed for the first years of study, along with notes on grammar and usage and guidance on the culture

Wax Carving for Jewellers (Lownsbrough Russell)(Paperback)

Wax carving is like sculpture for jewelry and allows enormous creativity, as so many different forms can be made. This practical guide introduces the techniques to this age-old method through a series of guided exercises and projects and demonstrates how exciting it can be. Drawing on the

The Ultimate Bonsai Handbook: The Complete Guide for Beginners (Hirose Yukio)(Paperback)

Written by one of Japan's foremost experts, The Ultimate Bonsai Handbook provides a complete overview of every aspect of bonsai gardening. Over 1,000 photos demonstrate each step involved in raising and caring for 70 types of bonsai, supporting the book's 'learn by imitation and observation'

Find Peace with Tai Chi (Parry Robert)(Paperback)

Is this the right book for me? This is the perfect introduction for beginners who want to learn the essential principles behind Tai Chi without overcomplicated instructions or confusing detail. You will learn the basic ideas and get into the Tai Chi way of thinking before picking up the 'form' and

Carving Small Characters in Wood: Instructions & Patterns for Compact Projects with Personality (Price Jack)(Paperback)

Making tedious wood carving techniques more approachable, Carving Small Characters in Wood offers simple methods in a smaller format to carve compact caricatures with personality. With step-by-step directions and photography, you'll be able to learn and appreciate this form of miniature character

Deep Relief Wood Carving: Simple Techniques for Complex Projects (Walker Kevin)(Paperback)

This guide for carving an intricate, three-dimensional dogwood branch sculpture in butternut lends itself well to wood carvers at most skill levels and will inform and inspire carvers to create future 3D relief projects. The book includes advice on power carving and back-cut techniques, and the

Japanese for Young People III: Student Book (Ajalt)(Paperback)

A new and exciting approach to basic Japanese for young adults The Association for Japanese-Language Teaching (AJALT), renowned for its Japanese for Busy People series, has developed a comprehensive course for teaching Japanese to young adults in English-speaking countries. Japanese for Young

Beginner's Guide to Japanese Braiding: The Art of Kumihimo (Carey Jacqui)(Paperback)

Learn the calming, traditional craft of kumihimo - Japanese braiding - through step-by-step projects. Kumihimo is the ancient art of Japanese braidmaking; admired for its dual qualities of usefulness and beauty, and associated with both fashion and the samurai. In this instructional book, Jacqui

Beginner's Japanese with Online Audio (Redmond Joanne)(Paperback)

With over 128 million speakers across the globe, Japanese is one of the world's most widely-spoken languages. Most major universities, and even many primary and secondary schools, offer courses in Japanese. International interest in learning Japanese has been strong for decades, as Japan is an

A First Stamp Album for Beginners (Obojski Robert)(Paperback)

The most popular hobby in the world, stamp collecting has millions of fans in the United States alone. Many are adults who have turned a childhood interest in philately into a pleasurable (and often profitable) lifetime avocation. This volume has everything needed to start a personal stamp

Freemasonry for Beginners (Lomas Robert)(Paperback)

Many people have heard of Freemasonry, but few have any idea what it is, what it does, or why it exists. Freemasonry is not a religion, but rather a spiritual self-help society whose declared purpose is to help members become better citizens, and it has a strong track record of doing just that

Boogie for Beginners (Runswick Daryl)(Paperback)

Tamil for Beginners: Read & Write! (Malarvizhi)(Paperback)