Tuttle Publishing imprint: 1545 books
Walk into My Parlor
Chapters from Inviting Books
Language: English
Release Date: November 8, 2016
Chapters from fourteen best-selling classic novels published between 1842 and 1919 are compiled here for today's readers. The selections not only give a rare un-stereotyped look at the day-to-day life in grandma's time but also reveal a wealth of good reading that has long been forgotten.
Tales...
Survival Indonesian
How to Communicate Without Fuss or Fear Instantly! (An Indonesian Language Phrasebook)
Language: English
Release Date: April 12, 2016
This practical Indonesian phrasebook puts all the most important Indonesian words and phrases in the palm of your hand.
It contains all the necessary words and phrases for speaking Indonesian in any kind of setting. Perfect for students, tourists, or business people learning Indonesian or traveling...
Pele and Hiiaka
A Myth from Hawaii
Language: English
Release Date: March 5, 2013
Pele and Hiiaka are Hawaii's most spectacular female deities, and this story of their conflict over the mortal Lohi'au stands at the fountainhead of Hawaiian myth, oral tradition, and dance. For centuries, however, it was a varied collection of disparate versions told by widely scattered Hawaiian...
Sweet & Simple Needle Felted Animals
A Step-By-Step Visual Guide
Language: English
Release Date: September 12, 2017
Sweet & Simple Needle Felted Animals provides detailed instructions to create your own cute and cuddly collection of needle felted pets, barnyard buddies and mascots.
These adorable furry figurines make beautiful gifts and accessories that you can carry around or wear. This DIY needle felting...
by Tri Thong Dang
Language: English
Release Date: November 22, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: November 22, 2011
Toward the Unknown is a series of parables about the martialarts quest, and a meditation on the art of discipleship.
A careful reading of the text will lead teachers and practitioners of all martial arts to examine their motives, to go beyond superficial prizes and awards, to rise above a...
by Harold S. Williams
Language: English
Release Date: December 20, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: December 20, 2011
This is an account of life in the foreign communities and former Foreign Settlements or Concessions in Japan that flourished after Japan was opened to foreign trade in 1859. It tells of the imposters, the eccentrics, and the scandals, no less than the achievements of the scholars, the merchants, and...
Origami Fun for Kids Ebook
20 Fantastic Folding and Coloring Projects: Origami Book, Fun & Easy Projects, and Downloadable Instructional Video
Language: English
Release Date: April 12, 2016
Origami Fun for Kids is a great way to foster creativity by providing dozens of different paper activities. Nothing beats the sense of accomplishment that kids gain from making something with their own hands. Parents will love this ebook as it allows kids to learn and play at their own pace-and maybe...
Basic Written Chinese
Move From Complete Beginner Level to Basic Proficiency (Downloadable Audio Included)
Language: English
Release Date: March 9, 2012
This is a beginning-level course in written Chinese that employs a revolutionary new method designed to have you quickly reading and writing simple, connected Chinese sentences.
Along with its sister book Basic Spoken Chinese and their accompanying workbooks, Basic Written Chinese offers a...
by Diane Wiltshire, Ann Wiltshire
Language: English
Release Date: September 4, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: September 4, 2012
Japanese Obi or "sashes" are colorful pieces of fabric that can be used to great effect in interior decorating as well as traditional Japanese dress.
In Design with Japanese Obi, the authors present the obi as it is being used in interiors today, demonstrating simple yet striking...
by William D. Westervelt
Language: English
Release Date: November 22, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: November 22, 2011
This literary treasure provides one of the earliest glimpses into precolonial Hawaaiin culture.
This book, one of six written by Dr. Westervelt, is a fascinating compilation of Hawaiian legends and historical tales. The origins of the Hawaiian people, the demi-god Maui's search for immortality...
Krav Maga Extreme Survival
Active Shooter * Carjacking * Home Invasion * Predator Profiling
Language: English
Release Date: October 23, 2018
The result of extensive research, including an analysis of over 140 active shooter/killer incidents, Krav Maga Extreme Survival provides an apolitical view of personal safety—concentrating on practical methods to survive violent situations.
In his third book, Gershon Ben Keren explains how...
Three Virtues of Effective Parenting
Lessons from Confucius on the Power of Benevolence, Wisdom, and Courage
Language: English
Release Date: February 7, 2012
This Asian parenting book applies the wisdom of the Chinese sage Confucius to the challenges of modern parenting.
Confucius believed that any change we wish to make in our lives must begin from within. Three Virtues of Effective Parenting calls on readers to develop the virtues to help them...
by David Blocksidge
Language: English
Release Date: October 25, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: October 25, 2016
Through 160 color photographs and a concise, informative text, this handsome Singapore travel guide and pictorial presents all the excitement of Singapore—its rich colonial past, its ethnic diversity, and its dynamic present.
Located in the heart of Asia, the island republic of Singapore...
Samurai Weapons
Tools of the Warrior
Language: English
Release Date: August 21, 2012
Unlock the secrets of the legendary weapons of the samurai
While the samurai is well known as the military nobility of medieval Japan, their range of weapons, which went far beyond the katana, bow, and spear, is lesser known. For instance, some weapons, like the tesson, or iron fan, were used...