Asian Journals

At the beginning of his career, Joseph Campbell developed a lasting fascination with the cultures of the Far East, and explorations of Buddhist and Hindu philosophy later became recurring motifs in his vast body of work. However, Campbell had to wait until middle age to visit the lands that inspired him so deeply. In 1954, he took a sabbatical from his teaching position and embarked on a year-long voyage through India, Thailand, Cambodia, Burma, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and finally Japan. 

In the hilarious mystery series 'Aunties,' writer Kevin Yee introduces three unassuming Chinatown shopkeepers who become their community's unlikely guardians. Starring Wai Ching Ho, Rosalind Chao, and Lauren Tom, this series follows Mei, Patricia, and Lian as they transform from everyday merchants into unexpected heroes. By day, they run their shops and practice tai chi; by night, they defend their neighborhood from gentrification, crime, and corruption with surprising combat skills and razor-sharp wit.

Haim Abraham, born in 1897 in Turkmenistan, wrote out his memoir in a spiral-bound notebook covering a period of ninety years. After he passed away in 1999, the journals were discovered in his home, written in an ancient language: Judeo-Farsi. Years later, the journals were translated, unearthing a time capsule nearly lost.

Abridged Edition Curated Selections from the definitive, career-spanning collection of writing from Anthony Bourdain, assembled for the first time and read by Tony with Dion Graham, Kimberly Witherspoon, Kaleo Griffith, David Colacci, and Chris Patton. Anthony Bourdain represented many things to...

Life is a creative act. Start living a meaningful life with this soul-shaking, “brilliant companion on the road to more aliveness” (Dave Evans, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Designing Your Life) to identify your core values and create the life you want. We all have moments when we...

Over the course of nineteen essays, Alan Watts ("a spiritual polymatch, the first and possibly greatest" —Deepak Chopra) ruminates on the philosophy of nature, ecology, aesthetics, religion, and metaphysics. Assembled in the form of a “mountain journal,” written during a retreat in the...

‘Travelling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.’ The Hippie Trail - England to India - the perfect overland adventure! Writer Simon Sharpe makes you the armchair traveller as he fills you with true travellers tales and anecdotes from a world now lost in time. You cannot take this route now or even probably for the rest of this century. For Islamic fundamentalism in Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan would not allow you to safely pass through. But 50 years ago the journey was a rite of passage in the life of many youth from North America and Western Europe. Did ...

In Where the Past Begins, bestselling author of The Joy Luck Club and The Valley of Amazement Amy Tan reveals herself in a way she never has before, delving into her childhood, adolescence, family history, beginnings as a writer and professional life to explore the answers to questions of...

Unlock the ancient secrets of Marma Chikitsa, a profound science of healing rooted in Ayurvedic traditions, expertly elucidated by Dr. Anthony B. James and Dr. Benoit Tano. 'MARMA CHIKITSA™: The Hidden Science of Ayurvedic Energy Healing for Pain Relief, Disease Reversal, and Vitality Restoration Across Asia' offers a comprehensive exploration into the rejuvenating world of Marma therapy, widely practiced across Asia for centuries. “Marma Therapy” is a hands-on, pressure- and energy-point-based therapy within Ayurveda. This seminal work meticulously outlines the physiological and ...

Written by Gabriel Walker Land and Al Khemis, a grand introduction to Thailand! Thailand is known as the 'Land of Smiles' -- however it's not always an easy place to land as a long-term expat. In this memoir and self-help story, a digital nomad, expatriate and economic refugee finds himself in a foreign land where he is forced to unlock the endless mysteries of Asia. Along the way, our wayward traveler begins to smile with genuine happiness for the first time in his life, and he soon realizes that if he had never journeyed to the ASEAN region, he might not still be alive to write these ...

Process your childhood trauma, learn to set boundaries, and finally put yourself first with these exercises and journal prompts from TikTok’s popular healing transformation coach Dr. Kai. If you were raised by emotionally immature parents, you know that unpacking your childhood isn’t easy...

In this beautifully illustrated journal based on a TV documentary, writer, comedian and world traveller Michael Palin journeys to North Korea, offering a glimpse of life inside the world's most secretive country, uncovering surprises and making friends along the way. In May 2018, former Monty...

“Hilarious, refreshing, tightly plotted, and vividly written. An irresistible read.”—Jonas Jonasson, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out The Window And Disappeared “A seriously funny take on death and dying.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review An...

Midlife crisis, his life’s dreams at an early end, it was time to bust out and see the world. Nowick Gray sets out with backpack and drum to find out what he’s been missing. Tropical warmth, better health, inner peace… He scours Asia and the Pacific, Europe and Latin America for that perfect beach, a new tribe, a winter home. Will ayahuasca heal his woes, or an ayurvedic cleanse? Beset by desperate touts on an abandoned Bali shore, he knows he’s a dying breed: the last tourist. With this fourth book in the My Country series, Nowick’s travels extend across the globe, caught in ...

The hilarious story of 13-year-old Subha - destined to be a star, if only she could work out what her talent is! Subha's story is packed full of brilliant illustrations, comics, doodles, texts, chats and more. Perfect for fans of Lottie Brooks or Hari Kumar books. Subha has won a place at an...

Quiet moments. Honest prayers. Gentle truths. Let your heart be still and let grace speak. In a world filled with noise, Whispers of Grace offers a calming voice of hope, healing, and reflection. This beautifully crafted collection of Christian and inspirational poetry invites you into a sacred space where faith is deepened and peace is renewed. Whether you're navigating a season of struggle or simply seeking to draw closer to God, these poems will speak to the soul, gently reminding you of His constant presence and unchanging love. Inside this uplifting collection, you'll find: Poems ...

During the more than two decades publishing the Journal of Asian Martial Arts, we were fortunate to have Dr. Phillip Zarrilli on our Editorial Board. Internationally known for training actors through an infusion of Asian martial arts and yoga elements, he was a devoted teacher and theatre director/ performer. When he went to India at age 29 to study Kathakali dance, he was sidetracked after becoming captivated by kalaripayattu — the Indian martial art he studied in Kerala State. He eventually became the leading Western scholar who focused on martial arts and healing practice in south ...

For fans of Raymond Chandler, Sunset Boulevard, and all things noir... It’s Los Angeles. Jake Logan, a struggling young actor with a Harvard background, hasn’t gotten a part in months. A chance meeting with an old friend leads to an unusual new gig—as a private tutor for April Kim, a highly intelligent seventeen-year-old from a wealthy Asian family. Her life goal: to attend Harvard. But there’s a big problem. Jake soon discovers that April is a devious, manipulative, backstabbing overachiever who will stop at absolutely nothing to get what she wants. It’s a battle of wills, and ...

Find beauty in silence. Discover meaning in the mundane. Let every verse lead you home. If you've ever longed for peace in a noisy world, or searched for clarity in the midst of chaos, A Journey in Rhyme: Poems of Reflection is the companion your soul has been waiting for. This moving collection offers more than just poetry, it offers a path. Through honest reflections and lyrical verse, each poem invites you to slow down, breathe deep, and listen closely to the quiet voice within. Inside, you'll find: Poetic retellings of timeless truths and parables Uplifting reflections on faith, grace, ...

Das Tagebuch der berühmten chinesischen Schriftstellerin Fang Fang aus einer abgeriegelten Stadt ist ein einzigartiges, ergreifendes Zeitdokument über den Kampf gegen einen unsichtbaren Feind, den die Menschen in Wuhan weltweit als erste führten. Wuhan: Am 25. Januar, zwei Tage nachdem erstmals in der Geschichte eine 9-Millionen-Einwohner-Stadt komplett von der Außenwelt abgeriegelt wurde, beginnt Fang Fang, online Tagebuch zu schreiben. Eingeschlossen in ihrer Wohnung berichtet sie vom Hereinbrechen und dem Verlauf einer Katastrophe, von der Panik während der ersten Tage der Covid-19-Epidemie bis zu ihrer erfolgreichen Eindämmung.