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Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World
$23.00 Add to cartNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER – The startling true history of how one extraordinary man from a remote corner of the world created an empire that led the world into the modern age–by the author featured i… [more below]
- Author: Weatherford, Jack
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 312
- Publish Date: March 22 2005
- ISBN10: 0609809644
- Language: English
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In Order to Live: A North Korean Girl’s Journey to Freedom
$18.00 Add to cart“I am most grateful for two things: that I was born in North Korea, and that I escaped from North Korea.” – Yeonmi Park
“One of the most harrowing stories I have ever heard – and one of the most inspi- Author: Park, Yeonmi
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 288
- Publish Date: September 27, 2016
- ISBN10: 014310974X
- Language: English
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Gladys Aylward: A Life for China
$17.99 Add to cartWounded by a Japanese bullet as she led nearly a hundred refugee children to safety over the mountains of China, Gladys Aylward’s story has been immortalised through the film ‘The Inn of the Sixth Hap… [more below]
- Author: Purves, Carol
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 144
- Publish Date: July 15 2016
- ISBN10: 1909281492
- Language: English
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50 Japanese Short Stories for Beginners Read Entertaining Japanese Stories to Improve Your Vocabulary and Learn Japanese While Having Fun
$21.99 Add to cartLearning Japanese is hard and everyone says so. But not with this Japanese book.Whether you’re a just starting out or are already familiar with the Japanese language, this book will help you with expa
- Author: Tamaka Pedersen, Christian
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 216
- Publish Date: May 20 2020
- ISBN10: 1838060634
- Language: English
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Pol Pot: Anatomy of a Nightmare
$38.99 Add to cart“The text sparkles with shrewdly plausible inferences mortared into a compelling narrative . . . [Short] is excellent at coining pithy summations of political motives that ring humanly true.”–The New
- Author: Short, Philip
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 576
- Publish Date: January 10 2006
- ISBN10: 0805080066
- Language: English
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Zen and Japanese Culture
$27.95 Read moreZen and Japanese Culture is a classic that has influenced generations of readers and played a major role in shaping conceptions of Zen’s influence on Japanese traditional arts. In simple and poetic la… [more below]
- Author: Jaffe, Richard M.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 608
- Publish Date: February 12 2019
- ISBN10: 0691182965
- Language: English
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Japanese Hiragana and Katakana Made Easy: An Easy Step-By-Step Workbook to Learn the Japanese Writing System
$14.90 Add to cartDo you want to become a Japanese speaker?
Your journey begins here – it’s time to unlock Hiragana and Katakana.
One of the most popular languages in the world, Japanese has become the eighth most learn
- Author: Lingo Mastery
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 200
- Publish Date: March 16 2022
- ISBN10: 195194951X
- Language: English
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Mao: The Unknown Story
$28.00 Add to cartThe most authoritative life of the Chinese leader every written, Mao: The Unknown Story is based on a decade of research, and on interviews with many of Mao’s close circle in China who have never talk
- Author: Chang, Jung
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 864
- Publish Date: November 14 2006
- ISBN10: 0679746323
- Language: English
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African Samurai: The True Story of Yasuke, a Legendary Black Warrior in Feudal Japan
$19.99 Add to cart“A readable, compassionate account of an extraordinary life.” —The Washington Post
The remarkable life of history’s first foreign-born samurai, and his astonishing journey from Northeast Africa to the… [more below]
- Author: Lockley, Thomas
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 480
- Publish Date: February 02 2021
- ISBN10: 1335044981
- Language: English
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A Geek in Japan: Discovering the Land of Manga, Anime, Zen, and the Tea Ceremony (Revised and Expanded with New Topics)
$18.99 Add to cartCreated specifically for fans of Japanese “cool culture,” A Geek in Japan is one of the most iconic, hip, and concise cultural guides available.
This new edition has been thoroughly revised and expand- Author: Garcia, Hector
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 192
- Publish Date: June 25 2019
- ISBN10: 4805313919
- Language: English
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Japan – Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture
$16.99 Add to cartDon’t just see the sights–get to know the people.
The Japanese people have always seen themselves as a nation uniquely apart. Their exquisite art forms and elegant culture, military prowess and tech- Series: Culture Smart! The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture
- Author: Culture Smart!
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 200
- Publish Date: March 04 2021
- ISBN10: 1787028925
- Language: English
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A History of Japan: Revised Edition
$18.95 Add to cartA classic of Japanese history, this book is the preeminent work on the history of Japan.
Newly revised and updated, A History of Japan is a single-volume, complete history of the nation of Japan. Sta- Author: Mason, R. H. P.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 408
- Publish Date: November 15, 1997
- ISBN10: 080482097X
- Language: English
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Killing the Rising Sun: How America Vanquished World War II Japan
$20.00 Add to cartThe powerful and riveting new book in the multimillion-selling Killing series by Bill O’Reilly and Martin Dugard
Autumn 1944. World War II is nearly over in Europe but is escalating in the Pacific, wh- Series: Bill O’Reilly’s Killing
- Author: O’Reilly, Bill
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 336
- Publish Date: September 10, 2019
- ISBN10: 1250237092
- Language: English
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Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea
$20.00 Add to cartNATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST – An eye-opening account of life inside North Korea–a closed world of increasing global importance–hailed as a “tour de force of meticulous reporting” (The New York Revi… [more below]
- Author: Demick, Barbara
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 336
- Publish Date: September 21 2010
- ISBN10: 0385523912
- Language: English
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The Legend of Kamui: Volume Four
$40.00 Read moreThe plot thickens in Shirato Sanpei’s sweeping masterpiece!
Long considered the greatest epic series in Japanese comics, The Legend of Kamui delicately balances the largest cast ever in manga while ma- Series: Legend of Kamui #4
- Author: Sanpei, Shirato
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 656
- Publish Date: August 04 2026
- ISBN10: 1770468560
- Language: English
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Lonely Planet Hokkaido
$26.99 Read moreLonely Planet’s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Hokkaido.
Discover Hokkaido’s most popular experiences and best ke
- Series: Travel Guide
- Author: McLachlan, Craig
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 272
- Publish Date: July 14 2026
- ISBN10: 1837588198
- Language: English
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Destino Jap?n (Ultimate Japan): 100 Experiencias Imprescindibles Para El Viaje de Tu Vida
$35.00 Add to cartImagina el viaje perfecto a Jap?n…
Seguro que viajar a Jap?n est? en tu lista de deseos, a que s?? Lo entendemos. No en todos los pa?ses puedes montarte en los trenes m?s r?pidos del mundo, sumergir
- Author: Hallett, Rebecca
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 256
- Publish Date: March 31 2026
- ISBN10: 9798217138333
- Language: Spanish
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Shunya Means Zero
$17.95 Read moreDid you know the number zero was invented in India? This book invites readers to count in Hindi while taking a delightful romp through Indian culture and history. Follow along as Indian imstruments, l… [more below]
- Author: Bodach, Vijaya
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: May 12 2026
- ISBN10: 1478884029
- Language: English
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Myths of Japan: Meet the Gods, Creatures, and Heroes of Ancient Japan
$24.99 Read moreEnter a world of powerful gods, extraordinary creatures, and brave warriors in this thrilling compendium of Japanese myths. With more than 20 exciting tales backed up by fascinating historical informa… [more below]
- Series: Ancient Myths
- Author: Carey, Masako
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 144
- Publish Date: August 04 2026
- ISBN10: 9798217138623
- Language: English
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Odette: Terroir to Table, Heart to Plate [A Cookbook]
$64.95 Read moreFrom acclaimed chef Julien Royer, a celebration of heritage, seasonality, and terroir reflecting the spirit of Odette, Royer’s three-Michelin-starred restaurant at the National Gallery in Singapore
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- Author: Royer, Julien
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 272
- Publish Date: May 20 2026
- ISBN10: 1837291098
- Language: English
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