Locating Neoliberalism in East Asia: Neoliberalizing Spaces in Developmental States examines the influence of neo-liberal ideologies on urban and regional policies and practices in several Asian Pacific nations.[...]
Locating Neoliberalism in East Asia: Neoliberalizing Spaces in Developmental States examines the influence of neo-liberal ideologies on urban and regional policies and practices in several Asian Pacific nations.[...]
A world class hit man, the ultimate Professional fulfills contracts under the alias of "GOLGO13." Without allegiance to any group, cause, or nation, he follows his own personal code when choosing "jobs." And once he accepts a contract, it is always honored.
?A true professional, GOLGO13 is an exp[...]
A world class hit man, the ultimate Professional fulfills contracts under the alias of "GOLGO13." Without allegiance to any group, cause, or nation, he follows his own personal code when choosing "jobs." And once he accepts a contract, it is always honored.
?A true professional, GOLGO13 is an exp[...]
A world class hit man, the ultimate Professional fulfills contracts under the alias of "GOLGO13." Without allegiance to any group, cause, or nation, he follows his own personal code when choosing "jobs." And once he accepts a contract, it is always honored.
A true professional, GOLGO13 is an expe[...]
A world class hit man, the ultimate Professional fulfills contracts under the alias of "GOLGO13." Without allegiance to any group, cause, or nation, he follows his own personal code when choosing "jobs." And once he accepts a contract, it is always honored.
A true professional, GOLGO13 is an expe[...]
1996: Okinawa, Japan's smallest prefecture, holds 75 percent of the U.S. military presence in Japan. When a Self-Defense Force officer is murdered by his associates, Golgo steps into the ominous discontent behind one of Japan's greatest controversies Then, it's known that Golgo 13 will kill anyone [...]
1976: When congressional hearings expose a CIA chemical warfare program, Golgo is tasked to destroy the evidence on a hellish Pacific island--where he faces a showdown with one of the few men he could call an equal Then, in 1974, the Deep South gets a visit from Golgo when Black Power activists hir[...]
1946: Amidst so many dead in the postwar ruins of Japan, the brutal murder of five members of the same family still has the power to shock--and even more so 29 years later, when the unsolved crime may point to the origins of Duke Togo Then, the 2000 U.S. presidential election comes down to a handfu[...]
Perhaps the most beloved of all Japanese folk tales is the story of Momotaro, the boy born from a peach. Momotaro's expedition to the Land of the Demons, accompanied by his faithful companions, the Dog, the Monkey, and the Pheasant, is filled with fun and excitement for all young readers. One of fiv[...]
Deeply depressed by her parent's death, grade-school girl Utena throws herself in a river but is rescued by a prince, thereby making Utena vow to become a strong and courageous prince.[...]
From master quilt artist Yoko Saito, Japanese Quilting Piece by Piece explores traditional folk themes and interprets them with a vintage, yet modern feel. Inside, you'll learn traditional patchwork techniques, such as log cabin, hexagons, baskets, and stars, sewn in soft sepia and taupe fabrics. Fe[...]
Experience the magnificent work of one of the world's most esteemed quilt artists in this retrospective of Japanese master quilter Yoko Saito. Ms. Saito's distinguished career unfolds in dozens of spectacular photographs that reveal her astonishing patchwork and applique creations up close like neve[...]
Original patchwork blocks from a master quilter "New Classic Patchwork" is the sequel to Yoko Saito's "Housewarming Patchwork" and completes her collection of 156 patchwork designs. A renowned quilt artist, Yoko offers quilters a new cornucopia of original block designs in her signature taupe quilti[...]
This is an introductory textbook for graduate students and researchers from various fields of science who wish to learn about carbon nanotubes. The field is still at an early stage, and progress continues at a rapid rate. This book focuses on the basic principles behind the physical properties and g[...]
This monograph covers all aspects of carbon nanotube and related field emitters from fundamentals to applications in a comprehensive manner, with each chapter written by leading experts in their respective fields.[...]
Top sushi master Kikuo Shimizu, now 71 years old, reveals the secrets of Edomae sushi, the traditional sushi of Tokyo. By reading this book, you'll learn how real sushi in Tokyo is made, by an artisan sushi chef. Edomae literally means in front of Edo, the old name of Japan's capital city: so you co[...]