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The Sushi Book

By: Celeste Heiter

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In this beautifully illustrated book, you will find everything you need to know about sushi, from how to choose and order it, to how to eat it. You will even learn how to make it at home. And if your efforts in the kitchen inspire you, how to become a sushi chef. Along with the history, evolution, and art of sushi, sections include nutritional value, health benefits, and safety concerns. The pronunciation guide, together with a thirty-nine-page sushi glossary and a reverse dictionary, are especially helpful in identifying and ordering sushi. Taken in leading sushi restaurants, full color photographs enhance your journey into the world of sushi. You will also discover the answer to such fascinating questions as whether or not sushi originated in Japan, the ideal temperature for serving sake, and how sushi knives are made. Whether you're a sushi virgin or a sushi veteran, by the time you finish reading The Sushi Book, you will be a sushi connoisseur!

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280

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ThingsAsian Press

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ISBN 10

193415900X

ISBN 13

9781934159002

Ganbatte Means Go for It!

Or-- how to Become an English Teacher in Japan

By: Celeste Heiter

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Ganbatte Means Go for It!

Or-- how to Become an English Teacher in Japan

By: Celeste Heiter

A step by step guide to researching the market, getting a job, moving to Japan and succeeding as an English teacher abroad. Includes the popular ODo You Have What It TakesO questionnaire.

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172

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ThingsAsian Press

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ISBN 10

0971594007

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9780971594005

Fashion Asia!

Fun with Patterns and Costumes of Asia

By: Celeste Heiter

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Fashion Asia!

Fun with Patterns and Costumes of Asia

By: Celeste Heiter

Fashion Asia presents the Asian continent to grade school-age children through rich textiles, intricate patterns and elegant fashions. From Afghanistan to Vietnam, twenty Asian countries are represented. Coloring pages featuring traditional garments and historic landmarks are paired with activities that include fabric and outfit design. Each section provides a creative opportunity for artistic exploration, as well as for a unique way of learning about each country's rich cultural heritage.

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226

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ThingsAsian Press

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ISBN 10

1934159190

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9781934159194

Costumes of Asia

A Connoisseur's Coloring Book

By: Celeste Heiter

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Costumes of Asia

A Connoisseur's Coloring Book

By: Celeste Heiter

Featuring coloring pages of costumes in twenty Asian countries, Costumes of Asia invites both children and adults to discover the Asian continent through its fashion traditions. While coloring lively pictures featuring unique clothing and settings, readers will travel to countries such as Mongolia, where they will learn about the specially designed deel that is worn year-round to protect from the harsh climate, and to Korea, where the elaborate hanbok is worn by both men and women on special occasions. Along with providing an entertaining journey through the costumes of Asia, this coloring book also makes learning a fun, active process.

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1934159204

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9781934159200

Five Seven Five

Exploring the Seasons of Japan Through Haiku & Photography

By: Celeste Heiter

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Five Seven Five

Exploring the Seasons of Japan Through Haiku & Photography

By: Celeste Heiter

An artfully designed gift book presenting beautiful color photographs of everyday life in Japan, each accompanied by a haiku. Four sections, one for each season, are followed by a discussion of Haiku, Past and Present, as well as a description of each photograph, allowing the armchair traveler to explore the various facets of Japanese culture.

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132

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ThingsAsian Press

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ISBN 10

0971594015

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9780971594012

Chopstick Cinema

Exploring Asian Food and Film

By: Celeste Heiter

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Chopstick Cinema

Exploring Asian Food and Film

By: Celeste Heiter

Explore the Far East from the comfort of home through the cuisines of ten Asian countries, paired with movies by some of Asia’s most visionary filmmakers. With Asian food and film blogger Celeste Heiter as your guide, and Chopstick Cinema as your culinary and cinematic passport, savor the delicacy of Vietnamese Crab-Filled Summer Rolls as you inhale the intoxicating Scent of Green Papaya; relive the bone-chilling saga of a haunted village over a steaming dish of Pad Thai; spend a contemplative evening on a serene lake in a floating Buddhist temple as you nibble on Korean Kim Bap and Mandu Dumplings; feast on Samosas and Chicken Vindaloo while cheering a rag-tag team of Indian locals in a cricket match against the British raj; or spend a summer in rural Cambodia to learn the true meaning of a simple bowl of rice. Based on her belief that anyone with basic cooking skills can prepare an authentic Asian meal using ingredients that are readily available at almost any well-stocked food market, Celeste has selected her favorite Asian dishes from among the hundreds of recipes featured on her Chopstick Cinema blog. The menu for each country is a collection of ten dishes: nibbles, cold and hot appetizers, soup, salad, noodles, main course, two side dishes, and dessert, along with a shopping guide and online sources for hard-to-find ingredients; followed by a review of Celeste’s favorite film from each country, and recommendations for several alternate films. With a pair of chopsticks in one hand, and your remote control in the other, satisfy your appetite for Asian food and adventure that’s sure to be as memorable as the real thing.

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ThingsAsian Press

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ISBN 10

1934159468

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9781934159460

Vignettes of Japan

By: Celeste Heiter

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Vignettes of Japan

By: Celeste Heiter

Fifty vignettes of everyday life in Japan, seen through the eyes of an American woman teaching English there. From the Art of Tea to Zen Buddhism, these short essays, illustrated by beautiful color photographs, take the armchair traveler on an exploration of this often mysterious culture.

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190

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ThingsAsian Press

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ISBN 10

0971594023

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9780971594029

To Japan with Love

A Travel Guide for the Connoisseur

By: Celeste Heiter,Things Asian Press

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To Japan with Love

A Travel Guide for the Connoisseur

By: Celeste Heiter,Things Asian Press

From crawling through Buddha's nose at Todai-ji Temple to finding peace in Hiroshima, discover the secrets of savvy expatriates, seasoned travelers, and inspired locals. With its unique stroytelling style, and insights into dining, shopping, sightseeing, and culture, To Japan With Love is a one-of-a-kind guide for the passionate traveler"--Cover [p.4]

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282

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ISBN 10

1934159050

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9781934159057

Costumes of Asia

A Connoisseur's Coloring Book

By: Celeste Heiter

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Costumes of Asia

A Connoisseur's Coloring Book

By: Celeste Heiter

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Book's by Celeste Heiter

The Sushi Book

The Sushi Book

Ganbatte Means Go for It!

Ganbatte Means Go for It!

Fashion Asia!

Fashion Asia!

Costumes of Asia

Costumes of Asia

Five Seven Five

Five Seven Five

Chopstick Cinema

Chopstick Cinema

Vignettes of Japan

Vignettes of Japan

To Japan with Love

To Japan with Love

Costumes of Asia

Costumes of Asia

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