Amy Ho, founder of the baking blog Constellation Inspiration, shows you step-by-step how to use these aromatic flavors to make your desserts taste just as wonderful as they look. A renowned poet shares his experience of haiku and its potential to surprise us again and again into a sudden awakening and thus to a deeper sense of what it is to be truly alive. Found insideThis collection breaks new ground by devoting attention to Nikkei beyond the West Coast—including the vibrant communities of New York and Chicago, as well as the little-known history of Japanese Americans in the US South. A Zen Buddhist monk explains the value of haiku, a three-line, seventeen-syllable poem, as a writing meditation and spiritual guide and provides exercises to help readers compose their own haiku. Found inside – Page 1Lonely Planet's Kyoto is your most up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. 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But the wind is not always cooperative, and the cousins work together to overcome challenges and finally see their kite soar high to touch the sky above. Trees tell the story of a city. Found inside – Page 27Now , every year from late March to early April , D.C. holds a national cherry blossom festival . New York , Los Angeles , and Vancouver hold their own ... The text is complemented by hundreds of the author's delicate drawings of the leaves, flowers, fruits, or other distinctive features of individual trees, and by colour plates of 86 trees. These works offer the opportunity to explore Japanese culture while celebrating Washington's beloved cherry blossoms. Inspired by the popular television program Flavours of the West Coast, the cookbook aims to support the farmers, chefs, and food producers who make the local food scene possible. Nearly 5000 haiku by Jane Reichhold, written in English between 1993 - 2013 have been arranged according to the five seasons and seven traditional saijiki categories of Japan. This book will appeal to those in the construction, design and development finance industries, as well as anyone interested in improving their lives through understanding the connections between the environment and health. "follows artistic journey from the moment I immigrated to America from England with my wife and three daughters in 2003." -- from Welcome, page 11. This work is a poetry and photography collaboration between the artist Thomas Demand and writer Ben Lerner. Found insidePoet and novelist Hiromi Goto effortlessly blends wry, observational slice-of-life literary fiction with poetic magical realism in the tender and surprising graphic novel Shadow Life, with haunting art from debut artist Ann Xu. When ... Tracing the global circulation and consumption of Hello Kitty, Christine R. Yano analyzes the spread of Japanese "cute-cool" culture, which she sees as combining kitsch with an ironic self-referentiality. Crossing the punctum. The Tiny People: How to Use Your Book -- Editorial: A Letter to the Sisters of Society -- Mixed Bowling -- Simcoe Days -- Amber Alert -- Moving Images -- Cease n Desist: From the Desk of Viola Desmond -- Veronica? "A comprehensive dictionary that describes more than 3,500 holidays and festivals celebrated around the world. Features both secular and religious events from many different cultures, countries, and ethnic groups. Found insideSakura's Cherry Blossoms captures the beauty of the healing power of friendship through Weston's Japanese poetry-inspired text and Saburi's breathtaking illustrations. The most significant of the more than 175 varieties of Japanese ornamental trees featured, along with a discussion of Japanese garden design, and cultivation tips for home gardeners. Found insideJapan boasts one of the world's oldest, most vibrant and most influential performance traditions. This accessible and complete history provides a comprehensive overview of Japanese theatre and its continuing global influence. This enthusiastic guide will help you take advantage of the space you have—whether it’s a balcony, a patio, a plot in a community garden, or even a small yard—to create the food garden of your dreams. Found inside – Page 1Find inspiration in this lush flower book: Irresistible photos of Erin's flower farm that showcase exquisite blooms Tips for growing in a variety of spaces and climates Step-by-step instructions for lavish garlands, airy centerpieces, and ... Traces the development of Toronto over the past thirty years, discussing the city's different regions, its recent history, urban planning, and economic development. "Secret Journeys of a Lifetime" presents 500 off-the-beaten-path travel destinations around the world that are notable for their vistas, wildlife, and historical and cultural significance. This classic book is a collection and analysis of Japanese haiku in the English language. The Haiku is a brief poetic form expressing a moment of insight. "Michael Dylan Welch is known for his fresh takes on haiku and readers will be delighted by this new collection, a serendipitous collaboration with Tanya McDonald." George Swede, cofounder of Haiku Canada Whether you're a beginner or professional, you'll benefit from this book by getting tons of advice from an award-winning local DC photographer.Snap DC: Your Guide to Taking Extraordinary Photos of the National Mall and Beyond includesThe ... Here are easy-to-follow directions-as well as cut-out templates-for creating 60 different, intricate-looking designs. Twenty-four color illustrations of the finished projects are followed by step-by-step instructions and diagrams. Poems by Marco Fraticelli. This book will become an indispensable resource for sorting out incorrect and improper plant names that have stymied nurseries, collectors, and amateur gardeners. Fiction. Asian Studies. EXCESS BAGGAGE chronicles two Chinese sisters, one raised in China during the tumultuous years of the Cultural Revolution; the other in Japan during the freewheeling years of bubble capitalism. Features of the Insight Guides: Best Cruising Destinations - Uncovers the top places to visit as part of a cruise - Stylish coffee-table book with inspirational, full-colour photography - Focuses on the destinations that cruise travellers ... Found insideThis book combines academic analysis and critical exploration to examine national narratives in the context of tourism and events around the world. It explores how particular narratives are woven to tell (and sell) a national story. With an eye for colorful characters and a sharp sense of humor, accordion historian Bruce Triggs uncovers the hidden back-story of the squeezebox in everyone's closet. North American poets express their thoughts on a variety of themes through the Japanese art form of haiku, in a completely revised and updated edition of a poetry book first published in 1974. Reprint. In Legacy of Trees, Shoroplova tours Stanley Park's seawall and beaches, wetlands and trails, pathways and lawns in every season and every type of weather, revealing the history and botanical properties of each tree species. A cherry tree grown from the seed of the Friendship Tree in Japan comforts the Canadian-born granddaughter of the people who planted it, even after she and her family are interned during World War II and she grows up and forgets the tree. A concise, authoritative, informative, and encouraging guide for anyone interested in writing or just learning about haiku. And the dishes shared in this book are coveted by all who've dined—or yearned to—at any Momofuku location (yes, the pork buns are here). This is a must-read for anyone who truly enjoys food. In this fascinating study of the role of symbolism and aesthetics in totalitarian ideology, Emiko Ohnuki-Tierney shows how the state manipulated the time-honored Japanese symbol of the cherry blossom to convince people that it was their ...