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Real Japanese is a blend of short stories, key phrases, and language learning tips to get you started in Japanese. It also shows you the key differences between formal and everyday Japanese, which is a game changer and completely lacking from most Japanese language books.

For over 300 years, Japan closed itself to outsiders, developing a remarkable and unique culture. During its period of isolation, the inhabitants of the city of Edo, later known as Tokyo, relied on its public bells to tell the time. In her remarkable book, Anna Sherman tells of her search for the bells of Edo, exploring the city of Tokyo and its inhabitants and the individual and particular relationship of Japanese culture - and the Japanese language - to time, tradition, memory, impermanence and history.

Dating The Virgin Mask - When Stories Replace Sincerity In a world where dating has become a global marketplace, many foreign men seek something more authentic—something purer. That search often leads them to the Philippines, where they encounter a powerful narrative wrapped in soft smiles and whispered promises: “the Virgin Filipina”. She says she’s never been kissed. She claims she’s waiting for the right man. She seems untouched by modern chaos and radiates a simplicity that feels like a balm for hearts wounded by Western dating culture. And you? Yes, you —feel chosen. But ...

Greater Than a Tourist: Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia by Aditi Shukla offers the inside scoop on Kota Bharu. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. As part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this book will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination. You will discover advice that will help you throughout your stay. This book will not tell you exact addresses or store hours but instead will give you excitement and knowledge from a local that you may not find in other travel books.

Do you want to know some underrated beaches in Asia which conserve the beauty of nature? Do you want to witness the beauty of under-water world that Asian countries preserve? If you answered yes to any of these questions then this book is for you.... 50 Things to Know About the Best Beaches in Asia: From Underrated Beaches to Luxurious Resort Beaches by Dian Pramesti and Hanum Gitarina offers a list of beaches you would find in Asia, in accordance to the type of the beach and the activities provided by the beach.

Greater Than a Tourist: Sauraha Chitwan Nepal by Krishna Rijal offers the inside scoop on Sauraha. Most travel guides tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this guide will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination. Discover advice that will help you throughout your stay.

I trekked to Everest in Nepal seventeen times over the last 40 years. This book is a description of those journeys. It is not a guidebook, but rather a collection of my observations along that trail. Trekkers planning a journey to the Mount Everest region, or anyone interested in Nepal will enjoy this account of my travels. I spent 29 winters in Nepal and walked into the Everest region seventeen times. This book is about a trek into the Solu-Khumbu region, the foot of Mount Everest, and up the Arun River to Tashigaon, in the Makalu/Barun area. This is the home of the Sherpas.

You are guaranteed to have happiness and love by listening to this book! Chinese woman will ignite that spark in you, my friend. Also she will please you with the best cooking, best pleasure, and care. I'm truly blessed with my relationship with my girl. She's from China. At first I was skeptical, but now it seems we'll go all the way....

En esta sección se presentan elementos de la cultura tradicional japonesa tales como el "Sumo", el "Kabuki" y el "Zazen", con la finalidad de que el visitante conozca su historia y sepa cómo disfrutarlos mejor.

Vietnam - Culture Smart! outlines the history, culture, and traditions of the Vietnamese. It explains certain deep-seated attitudes, describes some of the social and cultural changes now underway, and gives practical advice on what to expect and how to behave in unfamiliar situations. It aims to help you discover for yourself the warmth and vast potential of this fascinating country and its delightful people. They are open and friendly, with senses of humor and irony, and are frankly curious about the outside world.

In 1995, at the age of 23, Michael Meyer joined the Peace Corps and, after rejecting offers to go to seven other countries, was sent to a tiny town in Sichuan. Knowing nothing about China, or even how to use chopsticks, Meyer wrote Chinese words up and down his arms so he could hold conversations, and, per a Communist dean's orders, jumped into teaching his students about the Enlightenment, the stock market, and Beatles lyrics. Soon he realized his Chinese counterparts were just as bewildered by China's changes as he was.

The misadventures of 3 fun seekers who stumble into a massive culture shock ending in unlikely romance, near death experiences and and a jolly good twist at the end

About The Book When former Navy SEAL Jonathon Sinclair agrees to rescue his ex- commander's wife and children from a ruthless warlord in Afghanistan, he and Kai, his military-trained Belgian Malinois, face more than they bargained for. Using their lethal skills, the duo navigates a dangerous mission to extract the hostages and uncover the warlord's far-reaching plans. With the help of a secret underground group, Jon hatches a bold plan to free a village from the warlord's grip, leading to an unexpected and gripping finale. This book honors the brave handlers and their incredible military-...

Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want to try something new? Would you like some guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Greater Than a Tourist audiobook is for you. Greater Than a Tourist- Kolkata, India by Anisha Mandal offers the inside scoop on Kolkata. Most travel books tell you how to sightsee. Although there's nothing wrong with that, as a part of the Greater than a Tourist series, this book will give you tips from someone who lives at your next travel destination.

Greater Than a Tourist: Tagaytay City, Philippines by Jen Padernal offers the inside scope on Tagaytay City, Cavite, Philippines. As part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this audiobook will give you tips and a bunch of ideas from someone who lives at your next travel destination. In this audiobook, you'll discover local advice that will help you throughout your stay. Greater Than a Tourist is a series of travel books written by locals.

Greater Than a Tourist - Penang Malaysia, by Tina Thanabalan, offers the inside scoop on Penang. This audiobook will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

Greater Than a Tourist: Bukidnon, Philippines by Christine L. Evidente offers the inside scoop. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. As part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this book will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination, and you will discover advice that will help you throughout your stay.

Greater Than A Tourist - Bohol Central Visayas Philippines, by Bahja L. Roasol, offers the inside scope on Bohol, Philippines. This audiobook will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

Fah, a twenty-two year-old farm girl from Thailand's rural northeast has moved to Pattaya City to do the one thing that has any hope of bringing her decent money – work in the sex trade. Her goal: land a well to do foreigner who can deliver her and her family from a subsistence life. Ed, a recent arrival from America, looks like he might just be the one. What Fah doesn’t know, however, is that Ed is a deeply disturbed man who has traveled to Thailand to kill his nemesis, Bill (Fah's employer), in retaliation for an imagined betrayal. What Ed doesn't know is that he's about to fall in ...

This photo based tour of the Philippines includes a mini-guide to animals, food, shopping, and scenic shots from around the Philippines and tourist locations (such as the Banaue rice terraces.) This mini-guide won't cover Manila and mainly focuses on the north (Baguio, La Union, and Pangasinan.) I've included a few Tagalog words (with their English equivalents) and over 75 photos with brief descriptions.