Japanese Special

The extraordinary firsthand account of an American special forces unit in the jungles of southeast Asia and their guerilla operations against the Japanese during World War II!

In Special Duty, Richard J. Samuels dissects the fascinating history of the intelligence community in Japan. Looking at the impact of shifts in the strategic environment, technological change, and past failures, he probes the reasons why Japan has endured such a roller-coaster ride when it comes to intelligence gathering and analysis, and concludes that the ups and downs of the past century - combined with growing uncertainties in the regional security environment - have convinced Japanese leaders of the critical importance of striking balance between power and insight.  

Discover the timeless Japanese secret that has transformed millions of lives around the globe! If you're feeling lost, overwhelmed, or just searching for a deeper sense of purpose, please keep reading. Step into a world where each moment is an opportunity for joy and self-discovery. "The Essence of Ichigo Ichie” is not just a book, it's a revolution in how you perceive and live each moment of your life. Immerse yourself in the profound depths of Ichigo Ichie, the art of treasuring each encounter as if it were both the first and the last. Inside this guide, you’ll uncover the age-old ...

The cosy, heartwarming first book in the multi-million copy bestselling series. What would you do if you could travel back in time? More importantly, who would you want to meet, maybe for one last time? Toshikazu Kawaguchi’s Before the Coffee Gets Cold, translated from Japanese, explores this...

One of the most famous legends in the oral history of the Karen people is that of the Golden Book. It is said that the original father of the peoples of Burma had three sons; a Karen, a Burman and a white boy, who was the youngest. Each son was given a book, but the Burman’s book was eaten by white ants, and the youngest son’s book was eaten by a pig. The Burman began quarrelling with his older Karen brother for possession of his Golden Book, so he entrusted it to the youngest brother, but he sailed off overseas with it. The Karen believed that one day the white son would return from ...

The Japanese War Machine in 1945: Secret and Special Weapons of Imperial Japan By Alan Yuen In the final year of the Second World War, Imperial Japan faced overwhelming industrial, material, and strategic disadvantage. Yet even as its conventional military power declined, Japan fielded a remarkable array of advanced, unconventional, and desperate weapons in an attempt to alter the course of the war. The Japanese War Machine in 1945 is a deeply researched and visually rich examination of the weapons, technologies, and strategic doctrines that defined Japan’s final wartime efforts. ...

Operation Rimau was the doomed sequel to Operation Jaywick — a Z Special Unit raid from Western Australia into Japanese-occupied Singapore Harbour. Twenty-three men. One stolen junk. One desperate return to the most dangerous harbour in the Pacific War. In September 1944, a British and Australian raiding party left Western Australia aboard HMS Porpoise, bound for one of the boldest covert missions of World War II. Their target was Singapore Harbour — the same enemy stronghold struck the year before by Operation Jaywick and the Krait. This time, the plan was larger, more ambitious, and ...

Ramen Cookbook for Beginners: A Beginner’s Journey into the World of Ramen Do you love ramen or are you just in the mood for a hearty, savoury bowl of noodles and broth? If this is the case, the "Ramen Cookbook for Beginners" is the ideal manual to introduce you to the fascinating world of ramen. You're going to take a culinary trip through the art of making delectable ramen bowls from scratch, even if you've never done it before, with this handbook. This book demystifies the complexity of ramen preparation and gives you the skills and knowledge to make delicious bowls of this favourite ...

Bloomsbury presents Jungle Commandos: The Battle for Arakan, Burma 1945 by Lucy Betteridge-Dyson, read by Catrin Walker-Booth. Drawing on unpublished first-hand accounts, this is a gripping history of the experiences of the Commandos and their unsung allies in one of the bloodiest battles of the...

March 1945. A handful of very young Allied operatives are parachuted into the remote jungled heart of the Japanese-occupied island of Borneo, east of Singapore, there to recruit the island's indigenous Dayak peoples to fight the Japanese. Yet most speak next to no Borneo languages and know...

August 1943. Four guns on a jungle coast. Eighteen days to silence them. And an intelligence package built to get every man on the team killed. Captain Marcus Reyes has done this before — led good men onto a beach on the strength of a plan drawn by someone who would never walk it. He carries the proof folded in his breast pocket: nine names, in his own hand, from the last time the official record and the truth went their separate ways. Now the OSS has dropped him and four others into the Central Solomons to destroy a chain of Japanese coastal artillery before the Bougainville landings. ...

"境界知能"という言葉をご存じでしょうか？ IQ70以上85未満の生きづらい人たちで、本当は支援が必要なのに見過ごされてしている人たち――。近年、インターネットを中心に注目が集まっていますが、その正しい理解をしている人は多くありません。

Scottish-born but a Queenslander to the bone, Jock McLaren was a true Australian hero. As a prisoner, he escaped twice, first from Changi and later from the infamous Sandakan POW camp in Borneo. After paddling a dugout canoe across open sea, he fought for two years with American-led Filipino guerrillas, his exploits so audacious the Japanese put a price on his head.

Welcome back to Shin’yume. The holidays have arrived. The rules haven’t changed. The decorations… have. Holidays Special 1 is a collection of three seasonal side stories set in the world of I Fell in Love With a Girl Who Died Before I Was Even Born. As Christmas lights clash violently with Halloween decorations, the island of Shin’yume settles into an uneasy, half-celebratory calm. The hot springs are still steaming. The neon signs still flicker. Crescent Moon Academy still looms above the city like it always has. Life goes on, even when the calendar makes no sense. These companion ...

「ミッドナイトスワン」「マッチング」「ナイトフラワー」で世界の注目を浴びる内田英治監督最新作。監督自らがノベライズ！ 集められた一流の殺し屋たち。報酬は1億円。仕事は、裏社会のトップの暗殺……いや、ダンス！？ 鬼才・内田英治による驚愕のダンスアクション・エンターテイメントが幕を開ける！

発達障害と診断される人は、日本だけでなく世界中で増えている。アメリカでは子どもの6人に1人に発達障害があるという調査もある。一方で、「親の育て方のせい」「食事で治る」といった偏見・誤解はいまだ根強い。同じ障害なのに診断名が変わったり、新しい呼び名が次々に生まれたりすることも、当事者の不安を大きくしてきた。

According to the Centers for Disease Control, one in 44 children have been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and 17 percent of children aged three to 17 have been diagnosed with developmental disabilities. In Autism with a Side of Sushi, author Kuri Yasuno reflects on her journey as a mother of a child on the spectrum. Her relatable accounts of both circumventing situations of public ignorance and raising awareness will cause you to rejoice and laugh at the same time.

Scottish-born but a Queenslander to the bone, Jock McLaren was a true Australian hero. As a prisoner he escaped twice, first from Changi and later from the infamous Sandakan POW camp in Borneo. After paddling a dugout canoe across open sea, he fought for two years with American-led Filipino guerrillas, his exploits so audacious the Japanese put a price on his head. At the helm of his 26-foot whaleboat, the Bastard, McLaren sailed brazenly into enemy-held harbours, wreaking havoc with his mortar and machine guns before heading back out to sea.

日常生活の「できる」を増やす伝え方のルール 発達障害の特性を理解すれば伝わるポイントがわかります。 やめなさい！ → 〇〇しよう 早くしなさい！ → 〇時までに終わらせよう 何かあった？

使用語彙1500語、通常の3分の2のスピードなので、はじめてのリスニング素材に最適です！ VOAスペシャルイングリッシュとは、Voice of America（アメリカ唯一の国営ラジオ放送）が非英語圏の人々のために、使用語彙を1500語に限定し、話すスピードを通常の3分の2（1分間に100語程度）におさえた英語のプログラムです。英語学習の初心者や、長い情報を聞き取りたい方に適した素材です。収録された音声は、ヘレン・ケラーやキング牧師、ヘミングウェイなど、アメリカが世界に誇る偉人たちの半生を、ときには本人の肉声も交えながら語ったものです。 ◆CONTENTS◆ヘレン・ケラー：闇に訪れた光と希望／ヘンリー・フォード：伝説になった自動車メーカー／アーネスト・ヘミングウェイ：一文の真実を求めた男／ルー・ゲーリック：球史に残る不滅のヒーロー／ジェシー・オーエンス：オリンピック選手を生涯支えた信念／マーティン・ルーサー・キング：公民権運動に命を捧げた指導者／アラン・シェパード：宇宙を体験した初めてのアメリカ人／アーサー・アッシュ：人種差別と闘ったテニス選手／ジェシカ・ダンディ：女優を貫いた生涯 ※本商品の音声は、書籍『VOAスペシャルイングリッシュ　ヒーローズinアメリカ』に付属のCDと同内容です。