As part of Putumayo's collections for children, Asian Dreamland offers soothing & musically intriguing songs from countries as diverse as Japan, China, India & even the Siberian republic of Tatarstan. This harmonious collection of tranquil songs is perfect for yoga & meditation as well as putting the little ones to sleep.CD Track listing:1 Shang Shang Typhoon, ' Moon Boat' (Japan) 2 Emme, ' Dokokade Yoruga Naita' (Japan) 3 Yoshida Brothers, ' Kokoro Ni Dakarete' (Japan) 4 Zulya, ' Cradle Song' (Russia) 5 Aiko Shimada & Elizabeth Falconer, ' Aka Tonbo' (Japan) 6 Takashi Hirayasu with Chuei Yoshikawa, ' Asadoya Yunta' (Japan) 7 Kelsang Chukie Tethong, ' Om Ma Nye Bhe Mae Hum' (Tibet) 8 Ali Akbar Khan, ' Lullaby' (India) 9 Lei Qiang, ' Lullaby' (China) 10 Rikki, ' Amami No Komori Uta' (Japan) About this series: Putumayo World Music was established to introduce people to the music of the world's cultures. The label grew out of Putumayo clothing company, founded by Dan Storper in 1975 & sold in 1997. Co-founder Michael Kraus joined Storper to help launch Putumayo World Music in 1993. Since then the label has become known primarily for its upbeat & melodic compilations of great international music characterized by the company's motto: ...

As part of Putumayo's collections for children, Asian Dreamland offers soothing & musically intriguing songs from countries as diverse as Japan, China, India & even the Siberian republic of Tatarstan. This harmonious collection of tranquil songs is perfect for yoga & meditation as well as putting the little ones to sleep.CD Track listing:1 Shang Shang Typhoon, ' Moon Boat' (Japan) 2 Emme, ' Dokokade Yoruga Naita' (Japan) 3 Yoshida Brothers, ' Kokoro Ni Dakarete' (Japan) 4 Zulya, ' Cradle Song' (Russia) 5 Aiko Shimada & Elizabeth Falconer, ' Aka Tonbo' (Japan) 6 Takashi Hirayasu with Chuei Yoshikawa, ' Asadoya Yunta' (Japan) 7 Kelsang Chukie Tethong, ' Om Ma Nye Bhe Mae Hum' (Tibet) 8 Ali Akbar Khan, ' Lullaby' (India) 9 Lei Qiang, ' Lullaby' (China) 10 Rikki, ' Amami No Komori Uta' (Japan) About this series: Putumayo World Music was established to introduce people to the music of the world's cultures. The label grew out of Putumayo clothing company, founded by Dan Storper in 1975 & sold in 1997. Co-founder Michael Kraus joined Storper to help launch Putumayo World Music in 1993. Since then the label has become known primarily for its upbeat & melodic compilations of great international music characterized by the company's motto: ...

Kids will learn how to make colorful kites while exploring Asian culture & history with this easy-to-follow craft book for kids. Fun to build & exciting to fly, kites are a universal expression of joy & wonder for enthusiasts of all ages. Asian Kites for Kids features kite building projects that are beautiful & functional-ideal for teachers, camp counselors, parents, & budding young kite makers themselves. Kite making is a traditional Asian craft & an essential aspect of folklore that uses everyday materials to create beautiful works of art. In fact, kites are just as much fun to build as they are to fly! The colourful, easy-to-follow instructions will have readers building & flying fifteen different models from across Asia including China, Japan, Malaysia, Thail&, & Korea. With Asian Kites for Kids readers will learn to build: A Butterfly kite from China A Cobra kite from Thailand A Mini kite from Malaysia A Shield kite from Korea An Octopus kite from Japan & much more! This book

Includes:: sections on safety, the anatomy of kites, troubleshooting tips, as well as an index of online retailers & resources. Spend hours of fun with your kids & friends crafting handmade Asian kites & exploring the great outdoors while watching your original creations soar.

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In 2011, adhering to his mentor Henri Cartier-Bresson`s mantra to `photograph the truth`, animation filmmaker Ishu Patel embarks on a photographic journey in southeast Asia. Abandoning moving images to secure a series of still images that capture a uniquely human gesture or powerful thought-provoking story, he prowls both urban & rural areas armed only with a Leica M9 with 35 & 50mm fast lenses. The result is a collection of elusive still images
- photographs, mainly in black & white, that tell a story, seize a moment in life or are a witness to joy, struggle or human dignity. Never political or judgmental, the collection comprises Patel`s homage to the unsung lives of ordinary Asians, many of whom are increasingly overlooked in today`s fast- changing world. Patel also contributes thoughtful essays on the various countries & peoples he has so powerfully photographed.
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Putumayo's Asian Lounge looks to reflect the longheld cultural exchange between the East & the West. Marco Polo & the Silk & Spice trading routes began the process that, over time, has led to the creation of new musical styles. Travel from London to Bombay, Bali to Tokyo with this compilation of innovative Asian fusions. CD Track listing: 1 Yoshida Brothers, ' Fukaki Umi No Kanata' (Japan) 2 Nitin Sawhney, ' Koyal' (India/UK) 3 Ancient Future, ' Ja Nam' (USA) 4 Deepak Chopra, ' Oceans of Ecstasy' (India) 5 Blue Asia feat. Yoichi Ikeda, ' Campuhan' (Japan) 6 Bali Lounge, ' Angels of the Island' (Indonesia) 7 Natarj XT, ' Space in...' (France) 8 Prem Joshua, ' Funky Guru' (Germany) 9 Biddu Orchestra, ' Eastern Journey' (India/UK) 10 Prem Joshua & Manish Vyas, ' Water Down the Ganges ...

This unique approach is perfect for the not-so-confident chef or those wanting to make cooking Asian simple. Included in the book are the 80 essential recipes you need to progress your Asian repertoire taken from Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Japanese, & Indonesian cuisines. The book

Includes:: an exhaustive glossary of the ingredients & of the techniques with easy to identify pictures of all the Asian ingredients. Learn how to cook all the favorites from spring rolls to prawn toast, sushi, wok dishes, & the perfect sticky rice. Effortless cooking that won't fail to impress!

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Fusing the friendly concept of Spanish sharing plates with the more exotic flavours of Asian cuisine, Asian Tapas offers a multitude of delicious recipes for small bites. Food from Eastern corners of the world is often thought of as some of the most exciting & enticing on the planet. Whether umami-rich with Japanese miso or soy sauce, spiked with gently building layers of aromatic Indian spices, or replete with fragrant Thai herbs, chilli & garlic, each mouthful packs a big flavour punch. The savoury little bites that usually serve as a precursor to an Asian meal are no exception flavour-wise, & quite often everyone will scramble to take the last one on the plate! Now, with Asian Tapas, you can make these tempting morsels the centre of attention. Here you`ll find a great collection of over 60 recipes that will satisfy any Asian-food aficionado & which

Includes:: everything from samosas to sushi & dumplings to dosas. Choose from Spicy Fritters, Thai Green Curry Chicken Wings, Popcorn Tofu, Summer Rolls with Mackerel, Quinoa Temaki & Pork, Salt & Pepper Squid, BBQ Pork Belly Skewers & Charred Shrimp with Spicy Dipping Sauce.

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Few territories are as hotly contested as the western Pacific Ocean. Across the 1.5 million square mile expanse of the East & South China Sea, six countries lay overlapping claims that date back centuries. China, Vietnam, Korea & Indonesia assert their right to trade routes, deploying military garrisons to defend disputed territories while Japan, Vietnam & the Philippines resist their expansion. But no single government can face a superpower such as China alone, & as the country extends its reach, less powerful states look to the US for diplomatic mediation creating an American security umbrella that stretches across the Asia-Pacific nicknamed the ” American Lake”. These conditions produce an unstable cocktail of competing interests & international tensions poised for conflict. BBC foreign correspondent Humphrey Hawksley has been following this increasingly precarious situation in East Asia for decades. Reporting on years of political developments, he has witnessed China`s rise to become one of the world`s most powerful trade entities, elbowing smaller markets out in the process. In Asian Waters, Hawksley draws on his experience as a veteran journalist to portray the region in all its complexity & delivers a compelling account of where it is heading. Will China continue to rise to power peacefully or will its ambition prompt a new world war? Will Japan, the Philippines, South Korea, & Taiwan create a multi-lateral alliance similar to NATO to pre-empt further encroachment? Asian Waters delves into these topics & more as Hawksley presents the most comprehensive analysis of the region to date. ...

The dramatic story of the relationship between the world`s three largest economies, one that is shaping the future of us all, by one of the foremost experts on east Asia For more than half a century, American power in the Pacific has successfully kept the peace. But it has also cemented the tensions in the toxic rivalry between China & Japan, consumed with endless history wars & entrenched political dynasties. Now, the combination of these forces with Donald Trump`s unpredictable impulses & disdain for America`s old alliances threatens to upend the region, & accelerate the unravelling of the postwar order. If the United States helped lay the postwar foundations for modern Asia, now the anchor of the global economy, Asia`s Reckoning will reveal how that structure is now crumbling. With unrivalled access to archives in the US & Asia, as well as many of the major players in all three countries, Richard Mc Gregor has written a tale which blends the tectonic shifts in diplomacy with the domestic political trends & personalities driving them. It is a story not only of an overstretched America, but also of the rise & fall & rise of the great powers of Asia. The confrontational course on which China & Japan have increasingly set themselves is no simple spat between neighbors. & the fallout would be a political & economic tsunami, affecting manufacturing centers, trade routes, & political capitals on every continent. ...

For more than half a century, American power in the Pacific has successfully kept the peace. But it has also cemented the tensions in the toxic rivalry between China & Japan, consumed with endless history wars & entrenched political dynasties. Now, the combination of these forces with Donald Trump`s unpredictable impulses & disdain for America`s old alliances threatens to upend the region, & accelerate the unravelling of the postwar order. If the United States helped lay the postwar foundations for modern Asia, now the anchor of the global economy, Asia`s Reckoning will reveal how that structure is now crumbling. With unrivalled access to archives in the US & Asia, as well as many of the major players in all three countries, Richard Mc Gregor has written a tale which blends the tectonic shifts in diplomacy with the domestic political trends & personalities driving them. It is a story not only of an overstretched America, but also of the rise & fall & rise of the great powers of Asia. The confrontational course on which China & Japan have increasingly set themselves is no simple spat between neighbors. & the fallout would be a political & economic tsunami, affecting manufacturing centers, trade routes, & political capitals on every continent. ...