Japanese Power

One of the New York Times’ 100 Best Books of the 21st Century. In this New York Times bestseller, four generations of a poor Korean immigrant family fight to control their destiny in 20th-century Japan—read by Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner Sandra Oh. “Stunning.” —New York Times...

In this follow-up to the international bestseller and TikTok sensation The Courage to Be Disliked, discover how to reconnect with your true self, experience true happiness, and live the life you want. What if one simple choice could unlock your destiny? Already a major international bestseller...

Witness the epic military history of a rising Asian power crushing a European giant in a gripping clash of empires. Perfect for your daily commute, this tense and immersive narrative transports you to the brutal battlefields of 1904. Experience the geopolitical earthquake that forever shattered...

"[Narrator Erin] Bennett’s reading is never overdone; her directness neither shies away from [author Christine] Kuehn’s unpleasant revelations nor sensationalizes them...her light expression lets the dramatic details speak for themselves." — Booklist "[Narrator Erin] Bennett's enunciation...

The Sino-Japanese War of 1894–1895 is a seminal event in world history, yet it has been virtually ignored in Western literature. In the East, the focus of Chinese foreign policy has been to undo its results whereas the focus of Japanese foreign policy has been to confirm them. Japan supplanted...

Unlock the Secrets of the Island Nation That Shaped the Modern World From the shadowy origins of its first inhabitants to its transformation into a dazzling technological superpower, Japan’s history is a saga of warriors, emperors, artistic genius, and global power plays that changed the world forever. This book is your engaging, fast-paced journey through the legendary moments that built the spirit of Japan. Dive deep into the compelling questions that define Japan’s unique identity: Who were the mysterious Jōmon people, and what do their 10,000-year-old artifacts reveal? Was the ...

Elevate your daily commute with an epic military history where a fierce clash of empires rewrites global supremacy. This tense narrative plunges you onto the blood-soaked battlefields of Manchuria and the freezing waters of the Pacific, capturing a monumental turning point in twentieth-century...

For fans of Hygge and Lagom comes this inspiring guide that introduces the Japanese wisdom of chowa—the search for balance—to help us find harmony and peace in every area of our lives. The Japanese wisdom of chowa offers a fresh approach to being, showing us how to create space and symmetry...

"Keiko's method can help people to make their dreams a reality." --Marie Kondo Summon the energy of the universe to make your dreams come true with this bestselling guide to a powerful manifestation method by Japan's leading astrologer. A million-copy bestselling author in Japan, Keiko is now...

Follow the seashell path along Tokyo Bay until you get to the Chibineko Kitchen, where a traditional Japanese meal can summon anyone you choose from your past, but only for as long as it continues to steam . . . —for fans of Before the Coffee Gets Cold, The Midnight Library, and Studio Ghibli...

Saito Takumi has spent eighteen months drowning under an impossible debt inherited from his father's suicide—working three jobs, hiding the truth from his teenage sister Mei, and slowly dying from exhaustion. When a confrontation with yakuza collectors catches the attention of Matsuda Ryuichi, the powerful oyabun of the Yamamoto-kai clan, Takumi's life takes an unexpected turn. Matsuda offers him a deal: become his personal financial advisor, live in the yakuza compound, and the debt payments pause. What seems like salvation becomes complicated when attraction sparks between the young ...

Most books on Buddhism promise improvement. Fewer promise relief. This one delivers something rarer: permission to stop striving. An Introduction to Jodo Shinshu reveals a Buddhist tradition built not on discipline, technique, or spiritual heroics—but on trust. Known as Shin Buddhism, Jodo Shinshu turns a familiar assumption upside down: liberation does not belong to the strongest, the most focused, or the most disciplined. It belongs to ordinary people exactly as they are. This book speaks to readers who have tried self-improvement and found it exhausting. To those who sense that the ...

Master Japanese with Learn Japanese - Word Power 101. This audiobook is a completely new way to learn Japanese vocabulary fast - and for free! Start speaking Japanese in minutes with the powerful learning methods you will master in this book. The vocabulary words you'll find in Learn Japanese - Word Power 101 were hand selected by our Japanese language teachers as the top 101 most frequently used words in the Japanese language.

The riveting true account of the Battle of Tarawa, an epic World War II clash in which the U.S. Marines fought the Japanese nearly to the last man. In November 1943, the men of the 2d Marine Division were instructed to clear out Japanese resistance on the Pacific island of Betio, a speck at the...

A Financial Times Best Book of 2017 “A shrewd and knowing book.” —Robert D. Kaplan, The Wall Street Journal “A compelling and impressive read.” —The Economist “Skillfully crafted and well-argued.” —Jeffrey Wasserstrom, Financial Times “An excellent modern history...

The Keiretsu is a forgotten Japanese business model demonstrating the power of cooperation at scale. In Form Your Own Pack, we learn about the beneficial characteristics of the Keiretsu conglomerate business structure in Japan. We also learn about the challenges of the Keiretsu so we can avoid these. Form Your Own Pack shows how humans are built for cooperation in packs. FYOP then takes the lessons of the Keiretsu and reimagines these characteristics and practices for startup projects and ventures. We learn how some of the best-known companies and groups mirror The Keiretsu's ...

Immerse yourself in nature's healing embrace and discover the transformative power of forest bathing. "The Power of Forest Bathing" is an inspirational book that unveils the ancient Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku, or forest bathing. This book offers practical strategies, personal stories, and insights that will transform your understanding of nature and its impact on your well-being. It invites you to immerse yourself in the healing power of the forest and draws on extensive research and personal experiences to explore the art of forest bathing. With "The Power of Forest Bathing", you ...

16 years of peace and prosperity have passed since Lord Otori Takeo united the Three Countries. Takeo and his beloved consort, Kaede, have three daughters and a happy family life. Their success has attracted the attention of the distant Emperor and his general, the warlord Saga Hideki, who covet the wealth of the Countries. Meanwhile, the violent acts and betrayals of the past will not lie buried, and other secrets will not stay hidden. Everything that Takeo and Kaede have achieved is threatened.

Experience the gripping military history of a feudal society rapidly transforming into a modern global superpower. Perfect for an engaging daily commute, this dramatic narrative captures the turbulent clash between ancient traditions and radical modernization. Plunge into the intense civil wars...

The phenomenal new novel, based on a true story, from the multimillion-copy bestselling author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, Cilka's Journey and Three Sisters. 1942. Singapore is falling to the Japanese Army. English musician Norah Chambers places her eight-year-old daughter Sally on a ship...