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Hang on for a wild journey through the political and spiritual adventures of the baby-boom generation. SBP 2023-2024 Catalog The Big Bang, the Buddha, and the Baby Boom The Spiritual Experiments of My Generation (Out of Print) Author Wes "Scoop" Nisker THIS TITLE IS OUT OF PRINT Some deep alternative current has begun flowing out of the spiritual adventures and identity struggles of recent generations. Of course, we didn't create the conditions or questions of this new age; we got caught in them. The ground shifted, the old gods departed, the economic and political utopias crumbled, and the traditional answers were washed away. We didn't leave home; home left us. How did a nice Jewish boy from Nebraska become a Buddhist in California? Join Wes "Scoop" Nisker as he takes us on a hilarious, wild ride from West to East and back again in his quest for true self and enlightenment. Combining the best elements of memoir and social commentary, Nisker uses his own story to illuminate the Baby Boomers' roots of spiritual hunger in postwar America. His journey begins in middle America (Nebraska to be exact) in the middle of the twentieth century, travels through the heyday of the Beats and the Hippies, the birth of the modern environmental movement, and winds up in the current epicenter of Buddhism in the West—California. Full of colorful and immediately recognizable figures of art, religion, and popular culture—from Alfred E. Newman to Allen Ginsberg—The Big Bang, the Buddha, and the Baby Boom is a guided tour of both the outer and inner move-ments that have culminated in the growing culture of Western Buddhism—a lasting, vivid picture of how the Baby Boom generation came to be identified with spiritual seeking, how they went about the search, what they have found and created, and what their true legacy is. Preview Goodreads Details PUBLISH DATE 5/5/13 PISBN PRICE NA NA GENRE Nonfiction EISBN PRICE 9781611729078 NA DIMENSIONS NA HARDCOVER ISBN PRICE NA NA # OF PAGES 160 AUDIOBOOK ISBN PRICE NA NA Praise Video Book Photos Retail Outlets Books sold at E-Books sold at Audiobooks sold at About the Author(s) Wes "Scoop" Nisker Books include the newly edited version of his national bestseller, Essential Crazy Wisdom (Ten Speed Press), The Big Bang, The Buddha, and the Baby Boom (Harper San Francisco), Buddha's Nature (Bantam), and his most recent book Crazy Wisdom Saves the World Again! (Stone Bridge Press). Learn More

Finally back in print, an intimate guide to Japanese woodworking tools. SBP 2023-2024 Catalog The Care and Use of Japanese Woodworking Tools Saws, Planes, Chisels, Marking Gauges, Stones Author Kip Mesirow Author Ron Herman Learn the art of hand-crafted carpentry in this detailed guide to Japanese woodworking tools. Japanese tools are manufactured to perform at the high level top craftspeople demand, but they work differently from Western tools—saws cut on the pull, not the push—and need to be properly maintained to provide decades of useful service. Covering four major tool categories—plus sharpening stones—the authors guide the woodworker or hobbyist step by step, using detailed line drawings and concise how-to explanations. Preview Goodreads Details PUBLISH DATE 9/1/06 PISBN PRICE 9781933330136 $19.95 GENRE Nonfiction EISBN PRICE NA NA DIMENSIONS 8.5 x 11" HARDCOVER ISBN PRICE NA NA # OF PAGES 96 AUDIOBOOK ISBN PRICE NA NA Praise Video Book Photos Retail Outlets Books sold at E-Books sold at Audiobooks sold at About the Author(s) Kip Mesirow Co-founder of the Japan Woodworker in Berkeley in 1971, and later Hida Japanese Tool Company. Learn More Ron Herman Studied the history of Japanese gardens at Kyoto University and taught at Cal Berkeley in the departments of architecture and landscape architecture as a visiting lecturer for 20 years. Learn More

A celebration of JA culture: facts, recipes, songs, words, and memories that every JA will want to share. SBP 2023-2024 Catalog Being Japanese American A JA Sourcebook for Nikkei, Hapa . . . and Their Friends Author Gil Asakawa A celebration of JA culture: facts, recipes, songs, words, and memories that every JA will want to share. From immigration to discrimination and internment, and then to reparations and a high rate of intermarriage, Americans of Japanese descent share a long and sometimes painful history, and now fear their unique culture is being lost. Gil Asakawa's celebration of what makes JAs so special is an entertaining blend of facts and features, of recipes, songs, and memories that every JA will want to share with friends and family. Included are interviews with famous JAs and a look at how it's hip to be Japanese, from manga to martial arts, plus a section on Japantown communities and tips for JA's scrapbooking their families and traveling to Japan to rediscover their roots. Preview Goodreads Details PUBLISH DATE 6/1/04 PISBN PRICE 9781611720228 $19.95 GENRE Nonfiction EISBN PRICE 9781611729146 $9.95 DIMENSIONS 7 x 9" HARDCOVER ISBN PRICE NA NA # OF PAGES 160 AUDIOBOOK ISBN PRICE NA NA Praise "Being Japanese American is a superb guide to avoiding breaches of tact around Japanese friends, family, or visitors, regardless of one's own ethnic heritage or background, and is also chock-full of helpful ways to embrace, preserve, and treasure one's cultural identity." —Midwest Book Review "Offers a great opportunity for JAs to process their feelings and experiences in relationship to other JAs who, through their stories and photos, share empathy and understanding." —Asian Reporter "Teens who want to know a little more about contemporary Japanese American culture beyond all the history books about the World War II internment experience will find great information here…" —Voice of Youth Advocates, April 2005 Issue "A must-read book that will delight you with its humor and amuse you with its insights; for non-Asian, a must-read book if you’re curious about what makes Japanese Americans tick." —John Tateishi, National Executive Director, Japanese American Citizens League "Part history, part photo album, part cultural document, part memoir, part language lesson, even part cookbook, Being Japanese American is an entertaining primer on many aspects of the Japanese American experience." —BookDragon "A lighthearted view into the unique lingo, idiosyncrasies and nuances of Japanese American life." —DiscoverNikkei.org Video Book Photos Retail Outlets Books sold at E-Books sold at Audiobooks sold at About the Author(s) Gil Asakawa The author of Being Japanese American (Stone Bridge Press, 2004) and co-author of The Toy Book (Knopf, 1991). Learn More

A powerful and thought-provoking novel that raises important questions about World War II, war memory, and US imperialism and blowback. SBP 2023-2024 Catalog In the Woods of Memory Afterword Kyle Ikeda Translator Takuma Sminkey Author Shun Medoruma A powerful and thought-provoking novel that raises important questions about World War II, war memory, and US imperialism and blowback. In the Woods of Memory is a powerful, thought-provoking novel that focuses on two incidents during the Battle of Okinawa, 1945: the sexual assault on Sayoko, 17, by four US soldiers and her friend Seiji’s attempt at revenge. Narrations through nine points of view, Japanese and American, from 1945 to the present day reveal the full complexity of events and how war trauma inevitably ripples through the generations. Preview Goodreads Details PUBLISH DATE 6/13/17 PISBN PRICE 9781611720372 $16.95 GENRE Literary Fiction EISBN PRICE 9781611729245 $9.95 DIMENSIONS 5 x 8 HARDCOVER ISBN PRICE NA NA # OF PAGES 208 AUDIOBOOK ISBN PRICE NA NA Praise "In its unsparing squint into the darkest moments of human experience, this masterpiece of Okinawan literature continues to speak to us all." —The Japan Times "This is a novel that reminds us what it means to survive, and the often appalling cost of that survival." —Trevor Carolan, The Pacific Rim Review of Books "Shun Medoruma has emerged as one of Okinawa's leading literary figures and critical intellectual voices since receiving the coveted Akutagawa Prize in 1997. . . . His writing about Okinawan war memory and trauma stands out as particularly powerful and important." —Kyle Ikeda, University of Vermont, author of Okinawan War Memory: Transgenerational Trauma and the Fiction of Medoruma Shun (Routledge, 2014) "5/5 "An alternating narrative creates a subtle yet intense and multilayered portrait of Okinawans." —Foreword Reviews "This is a novel about war, about history, about rape, yes. But more importantly it is about the synthesis of all of these subjects, the moments of intersection: of individual and collective traumas, memory and community, language and history." —Black Warrior Review "Medoruma's uniquely visceral and realistic writing style creates a powerful portrait of a chain of sorrow that has destroyed human beings through the generations. Readers will yet again be astonished by the talents of the author, who obviously released this complex work after thoroughly crafting it." —Sadatoshi Oshiro, author "A study in chaos theory, an exploration of how a single act can have unforeseen and wide-ranging repercussions." —GaijinPot "Narrated by a cast of characters coming from all sides, weaving the unique perspectives of Okinawans, Japanese, and Americans together into a multifaceted understanding of the complex situation." —World Literature Review "The dramatic tension in “In the Woods of Memory” is sustained throughout, offering an in-depth look at the residual of the war in Okinawa." —Nichi Bei "This layered, textured novel throws into stark relief the interconnections between experience and memory, and the enduring nature of trauma." — The Colorado Review "Generally regarded as Okinawa's most adventurous and promising writer of fiction today." —Michael Molasky, University of Minnesota, author of The American Occupation of Japan and Okinawa: Literature and Memory (Routledge, 1999) "Shun Medoruma’s 'literature of resistance' has evolved to a higher level through his inventive use of narration, which seems to reverberate through the cave in the woods described in this serialized novel. The work has also taken him one more solid step toward becoming a world-renowned literary figure." —Yoshiaki Koshikawa, Meiji University "Based on an actual incident, this novel depicts the sexual assault of a village girl by an American soldier during the Battle of Okinawa and a village youth’s slashing counter-attack. Medoruma portrays the assault's life-long effects on the girl and her family, emotionally and socially devastated, and on the perpetrator, wounded in the counter-attack and later plagued with nightmares, from each of their viewpoints." —Steve Rabson, Professor Emeritus of East Asian Studies, Brown University, Co-editor, Islands of Protest: Japanese Literature from Okinawa (University of Hawaii Press, 2016) Video Book Photos Retail Outlets Books sold at E-Books sold at Audiobooks sold at About the Author(s) Kyle Ikeda Received his doctorate in Japanese from the University of Hawai‘i—Manoa in 2007 and is now an associate professor at the University of Vermont. He is one of the leading researchers in English on Shun Medoruma. Learn More Shun Medoruma Akutagawa Prize–winner and activist Shun Medoruma was born in Okinawa. Learn More Takuma Sminkey A university English teacher and translator living in Naha, Japan. His translations include A Rabbit’s Eyes by Haitani Kenjirō (2005) and Ichigensan—The Newcomer by David Zoppetti (2011). Learn More

One of the most spectacular vendettas ever: the history and haiku behind the mass-suicide featured in the 2013 film 47 Ronin. SBP 2023-2024 Catalog Forty-Seven Samurai A Tale of Vengeance and Death in Haiku and Letters Author/Translator Hiroaki Sato One of the most spectacular vendettas ever: the history and haiku behind the mass-suicide featured in the 2013 film 47 Ronin. A remarkable and true tale of loyalty, vengeance, and ritual suicide. . . In the spring of 1701, the regional lord Asano Naganori wounded his supervising official, Kira Yoshinaka, during an important ceremony in the ruling shogunate's Edo Castle and was at once condemned to death. Within two years, in the dead of winter, a band of forty-seven of Asano's retainers avenged him by breaking into Yoshinaka’s mansion and killing him. Subsequently, all the men were sentenced to death but allowed to perform it honorably by seppuku. This incident—often called the Ako Incident—became a symbol of samurai honor andat once prompted stage dramatization in kabuki and puppet theater. It has since has been told and retold in short and long stories, movies, TV dramas. The story has also attracted the attention of foreign writers and translators. The most recent retelling was the 2013 Hollywood film 47 Ronin , with Keanu Reeves, though it was wildly and willfully distorted. What did actually happen and how has this famous vendetta resonated through history? Hiroaki Sato's examination is a close, comprehensive look at the Ako Incident through the context of its times, portraits of the main protagonists, and its literary legacy in the haiku of the avengers. Also included is Sato's new translation of Akutagawa Ryunosuke's short story about leader Oishi Kuranosuke as he awaited sentencing. Preview Goodreads Details PUBLISH DATE 11/26/19 PISBN PRICE 9781611720549 $19.95 GENRE Essays EISBN PRICE 9781611729382 $9.95 DIMENSIONS 6 x 8.5" HARDCOVER ISBN PRICE NA NA # OF PAGES 264 AUDIOBOOK ISBN PRICE NA NA Praise "One of Japan’s most sprawling and endlessly intriguing of bloody epics... Hiroaki Sato weaves a rich portrait of a paradoxical society governed by value systems vastly different to our own." —Damian Flanagan, The Japan Times “The vengeance of the Forty-Seven Samurai ended in an early-morning flash of violence and bravado. This book is the scaffolding under that flash. Here are the warring claims to how the incident came to pass; here are contemporary accounts, but also the vivid poems, plays, stories and penal codes that have been revivifying that legend in the centuries since.” —Forrest Gander, Pulitzer Prize-winning author "Hiroaki Sato, a poet, author of Legends of the Samurai (where he first retells this story) and the PEN award-winning translator of many Japanese writers including Princess Shikishi, Yukio Mishima and Kenji Miyazawa, does something which others have not attempted, namely to provide more than just an accurate historical account of the event and its aftermath. Sato allows the participants to speak in their own words through their own haiku and letters, which immediately renders them three-dimensional and thoroughly human." —The Asian Review of Books "A striking mosaic of original source materials. By creating a Rashōmon Effect with his multi-faceted approach Sato deepens the mysteries of the 47 Rōnin Incident." —Doris G. Bargen, Author of Suicidal Honor "Sato enlightens his readers, in English, on Japanese customs and culture relative to the incidents of the 47 Ronin with history, correspondence, and poetry, which may be unknown even to the Japanese people." —Prof. Allan Sosei Palmer, Urasenke Chanoyu, Kyoto, Boston “The pre-eminent translator of Japanese poetry in our time...possessed of an unfiltered enthusiasm and spontaneity.” —August Kleinzahler, London Review of Books “Over the last four decades, English-speaking aficionados of modern Japanese literature have delighted in the numerous translations, both of prose and poetry, undertaken by the masterful hand of translator, essayist, and poet Hiroaki Sato.” —Meera Viswanathan Video Book Photos Retail Outlets Books sold at E-Books sold at Audiobooks sold at About the Author(s) Hiroaki Sato A prolific, award-winning translator of classical and modern Japanese poetry into English. American poet Gary Snyder has called Sato "perhaps the finest translator of contemporary Japanese poetry into American English." Learn More

An American student in 1970s Kyoto rambles among the city’s beauties and traditions, learning as he goes. SBP 2023-2024 Catalog Kyoto Stories Author Steve Alpert An American student in 1970s Kyoto rambles among the city’s beauties and traditions, learning as he goes. Don Ascher is a young American living in Kyoto in the 1970s. He is a student of Japanese. He also teaches English, works at a shabu-shabu restaurant, and hangs out in the company of gangsters, hostesses, housewives, tea teachers, and fellow foreigners. Set amidst the timeless beauty of the ancient capital and its garish modern entertainments, this collection of fanciful episodes from Don’s life is a window into Japanese culture and a chronicle of romance and human connections. Preview Goodreads Details PUBLISH DATE 07/05/22 PISBN PRICE 9781611720747 $19.95 GENRE Fiction EISBN PRICE 9781611729559 $9.95 DIMENSIONS 5.5 x 8" HARDCOVER ISBN PRICE NA NA # OF PAGES 320 AUDIOBOOK ISBN PRICE NA NA Praise "Alpert brings new life to the “foreigner in Japan” genre that is under constant threat of being milked dry by repetition. There is an almost sepia quality to the world he describes, his prose tinged with nostalgia." ⁠— Iain Maloney, The Japan Times "For American student Don Ascher, Kyoto is the stage for odd and hilarious episodes, including flirtations with geisha and burning down a traditional teahouse. Playfully diverting and full of descriptions of a place for which its author clearly feels affection, Kyoto Stories may be fiction or memoir. Does it matter?" ⁠— Stephen McCarty, South China Morning Post "Alpert’s incisive eye, something already apparent in his memoirs of his later life at Studio Ghibli, never fails to pick up the sort of detail that eludes the less focused observer..." —Jonathan Clements, All the Anime "The author has taken the experiences of one Don Ascher, an American living in Kyoto during the 1970s, and fashioned seven stories about one man’s initiation into Japanese life as it was lived at that time in the small spaces and around the corners of the culture. The stories are full of interesting historical and cultural detail, and well describe the complexities of being a foreigner in the days before Kyoto was an international tourist destination." ⁠—Rebecca Otowa, author of At Home in Japan "These engaging stories bring to life what it was like to be a gaijin in 1970s Kyoto. From the tea ceremony to hostess bars, the narrative entertains as much as it informs. All in all, a delightful collection with many memorable moments." —John Dougill, founder of Writers in Kyoto and author of Kyoto: A Cultural and Literary History "Kyoto Stories is a subtle but sharply observed take on the “Japan journal” genre. By giving his characters space to speak, Alpert finds the human connection in even the most fish-out-of-water situations." —Matt Treyvaud, translator of Natsume Soseki's Ten Nights Dreaming "Playful, funny, intelligent, often nostalgic for people and places lost, Alpert is a true storyteller who carries readers through his collection with ease. These are some of the most honest and entertaining gaijin stories I’ve ever read.” —David Joiner, author of Kanazawa "These are not your regular Kyoto Stories: Alpert's conversational style draws you into a Japan that tourists never see, a Japan that lifers know, a Japan that is, for better or worse, long gone. A compulsive read, with all the pleasure of drinking late with a natural born raconteur." —Iain Maloney, author of The Only Gaijin in the Village Praise for Sharing a House with the Never-Ending Man “It’s a fabulous book. Informative and illuminating.” —Neil Gaiman, author of American Gods , Sandman , and The Ocean at the End of the Lane “An insider’s view of how cultural products are translated and transformed, also how art and commerce collide in the world of cinema.” —Japan Forward “A comedic and detailed portal into what it was like to work with one of the world’s most influential animators.” — Metropolis Magazine “An utterly priceless insider account, loaded with shouting matches, dastardly deals, moments of searing creative wisdom and fist-gnawing awkwardness. Ghibli, and anime, will never look the same again.” —Jonathan Clements, author of Anime: A History Video Book Photos Retail Outlets Books sold at E-Books sold at Audiobooks sold at About the Author(s) Steve Alpert Speaks Japanese and Chinese fluently, having lived in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Taipei for a combined total of over thirty-five years. For fifteen years beginning in 1996, he was a senior executive at Studio Ghibli. He lives in New Haven, Connecticut. Learn More

“[Wes “Scoop” Nisker] delivers zen zingers with Borscht Belt timing.”—The New York Times SBP 2023-2024 Catalog Crazy Wisdom Saves the World Again Handbook for a Spiritual Revolution Author Wes "Scoop" Nisker THIS TITLE IS OUT OF PRINT Coming at a desperate time for the planet, Crazy Wisdom Saves the World Again draws from religion, evolution, cosmology, and Buddhism, and calls for a new spirituality—one that fits our modern, scientific worldview. Wes “Scoop” Nisker shows why life is beautiful (“Be Here Wow!”) and invites all sentient beings to celebrate. Here is a seriously funny manifesto for Nisker fans and anyone looking for crazy wisdom to help cope with today’s world. Journalist, author, and Buddhist meditation teacher, Wes “Scoop” Nisker has a number of earlier publications, including The Essential Crazy Wisdom (2001) and Big Bang, the Buddha, and the Baby Boom (2003). Nisker is well-known in California as an irreverent radio personality. Preview Goodreads Details PUBLISH DATE 4/1/08 PISBN PRICE 9781933330693 $14.95 GENRE Religion and Spirituality EISBN PRICE 9780893469955 NA DIMENSIONS 5.5 x 7.35" HARDCOVER ISBN PRICE NA NA # OF PAGES 176 AUDIOBOOK ISBN PRICE NA NA Praise “ [Wes “Scoop” Nisker] delivers zen zingers with Borscht Belt timing.” —The New York Times Video Book Photos Retail Outlets Books sold at E-Books sold at Audiobooks sold at About the Author(s) Wes "Scoop" Nisker Books include the newly edited version of his national bestseller, Essential Crazy Wisdom (Ten Speed Press), The Big Bang, The Buddha, and the Baby Boom (Harper San Francisco), Buddha's Nature (Bantam), and his most recent book Crazy Wisdom Saves the World Again! (Stone Bridge Press). Learn More

A tribute to Japan's God of Manga by his long-time American friend and translator. Includes rare, full-color, original Astro Boy Astro Boy art! SBP 2023-2024 Catalog The Astro Boy Essays Osamu Tezuka, Mighty Atom, and the Manga/Anime Revolution Author/Translator Frederik L. Schodt A tribute to Osamu Tezuka, creator of Astro Boy and pioneer of manga and anime, from his long-time American friend and translator. The pioneering genius of Japan's "God of Comics," Osamu Tezuka (1928-89) is examined through his life's masterwork: Tetsuwan Atomu, also known as Mighty Atom, or Astro Boy , a comic series featuring a cute little android who yearns to be more human. The history of Tetsuwan Atomu and Tezuka's role in it is a road map to understanding the development of new media in Japan and the United States. Topics include Tezuka's life, the art of animation, the connection between fantasy robots and technology, spin-offs, and Astro Boy 's cultural impact. Preview Goodreads Details PUBLISH DATE 7/1/07 PISBN PRICE 9781933330549 $16.95 GENRE Nonfiction EISBN PRICE 9781611725162 $9.99 DIMENSIONS 5.4 x 7.9" HARDCOVER ISBN PRICE NA NA # OF PAGES 248 AUDIOBOOK ISBN PRICE NA NA Praise Video Book Photos Retail Outlets Books sold at E-Books sold at Audiobooks sold at About the Author(s) Frederik L. Schodt Fluent in spoken and written Japanese, is an author and translator of impressive breadth. He has written extensively on Japanese manga, as well as on pop culture, technology, and history. Learn More

Find the beauty and meaning of over 850 family crests found in Japanese tradition. SBP 2023-2024 Catalog Family Crests of Japan Find the beauty and meaning of over 850 family crests found in Japanese tradition. Bold, iconic designs have been used to symbolize family names in Japan from the time of the court nobles in the twelfth century. The sense of “family” has changed in modern Japan, but the crests’ high-contrast motifs and simple geometries are right at home in our logo-emblazoned age, even as the designs express old cultural interests and ideals: cherry blossoms, well buckets, floating clouds. This book contains over 850 family crests (kamon) with descriptions, cultural backgrounds, and a selection of photographs showing how crests are used on banners, signs, and buildings. Of special interest to graphic designers, quilt-makers, and illustrators. Preview Goodreads Details PUBLISH DATE 4/1/07 PISBN PRICE 9781933330303 $18.95 GENRE Nonfiction EISBN PRICE NA NA DIMENSIONS 7.9 x 8.3" HARDCOVER ISBN PRICE NA NA # OF PAGES 156 AUDIOBOOK ISBN PRICE NA NA Praise "Family Crests of Japan , is a comprehensive presentation on a subject that reveals much about Japanese values, but few people give much thought to. Both a guide and art catalog, the book helpfully groups kamon (family crests) into easily understandable categories." —The Japan Times Video Book Photos Retail Outlets Books sold at E-Books sold at Audiobooks sold at About the Author(s)

Stone Bridge Press Authors Nadja Van Ghelue Artist Nadja Van Ghelue has studied traditional Chinese, Japanese, and Korean calligraphy. She runs the online gallery www.theartofcalligraphy.com . http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/ Titles by Author The Heart Sutra in Calligraphy Nadja Van Ghelue A rich visual edition of the Buddhist classic, featuring original calligraphy and a new translation. Read More

Essential essays on all things Chinese that inform and entertain travelers, students, and anyone working or living in China. SBP 2023-2024 Catalog China Smart What You Don’t Know, What You Need to Know— A Past & Present Guide to History, Culture, Society, Language Authors Larry and Qin Herzberg Essential essays on all things Chinese that inform and entertain travelers, students, and anyone working or living in China. How is China organized politically? What are the issues that young people face in today's China? What is China doing about its problem with pollution? Is the Chinese internet like our internet? What's China's role in the world today? And how much do you know about China's great woman emperor or the Chinese explorer whose voyages may have inspired the legend of Sinbad the Sailor? What are the major Chinese holidays, their superstitions regarding numbers, and the true nature of the Chinese written language? In nearly 60 brief essays, long-time China expert Larry Herzberg tackles important facts and myths about China, its history, people, and culture, as well as its contemporary society. Anyone dipping into this book will emerge that much smarter about China, whether visiting, conducting business, studying the language, or simply being fascinated by one of the world's greatest and most influential civilizations. Preview Goodreads Details PUBLISH DATE 5/21/19 PISBN PRICE 9781611720501 $16.95 GENRE Nonfiction EISBN PRICE 9781611729351 $9.95 DIMENSIONS 5.25 x 8.0" HARDCOVER ISBN PRICE NA NA # OF PAGES 236 AUDIOBOOK ISBN PRICE NA NA Praise Praise for CHINA SMART "An invaluable resource for travelers to China as well as those who want to learn more about the country in a succinct format without having the need to page through dry and dense history tomes." —The Manhattan Book Review " This engaging collection sheds light on the various facets of China. From its unique political structure, the challenges its youth face in today’s dynamic world, to its proactive strategies combating pollution, all aspects are carefully analyzed." —China Underground Praise for his previous work CHINA SURVIVAL GUIDE “An ideal, pocket-sized, 264 page compendium packed from cover to cover with practical advice, insightful commentary, and invaluable tips on places to go, things to see, what to do, and what to avoid. . . . China Survival Guide should be considered an essential 'take-along' for anyone visiting China for business or pleasure.” —Midwest Book Review, May 2014 "Like [having] a professional guide walking alongside you answering your many questions. . . . A must for your next China visit!" —Travel Answer Man Online "Thank goodness for Larry and Qin Herzberg! Their book was invaluable in helping me anticipate some of the more foreign aspects of traveling in China, not to mention that the book is hilarious! Travel groups will benefit from their expertise on surviving in China with grace and humor." —Susan Glassburn Larimer, China Travel Coordinator, Indiana University School of Social Work Praise for his previous work BASIC PATTERNS OF CHINESE GRAMMAR Typically enthusiastic ONLINE reviewer says: "I am stunned, stuffed and totally amazed that "Basic Patterns of Chinese Grammar...." wasn't one of the compulsory first year texts for a Mandarin speak-read-write course ! It is critical for any student aspiring to speak Mandarin / Hanyu to buy this book as soon as possible ( I can't emphasize this entreaty strongly enough - BUY THIS BOOK ). Others have given the technical reasons for buying it so as a struggling, long-suffering, ongoing student I'll restrict myself to endorsing it." Praise for his previous work CHINESE PROVERBS AND POPULAR SAYINGS "Chinese Proverbs and Popular Sayings is for everyday readers looking for pithy sayings, deeper understanding of the Chinese culture and a unique look at the Chinese language." — The Rapidian Video Book Photos Retail Outlets Books sold at E-Books sold at Audiobooks sold at About the Author(s) Larry and Qin Herzberg Co-authors of Basic Patterns of Chinese Grammar: A Student’s Guide to Correct Structures and Common Errors (Stone Bridge Press, 2011) and Chinese Proverbs and Popular Sayings: With Observations on Culture and Language (Stone Bridge Press, 2012). Learn More

Stone Bridge Press Authors Rebecca Copeland Rebecca Copeland is a professor of Japanese literature at Washington University in St. Louis, a writer of fiction and literary criticism, and a translator of Japanese literature. Her stories travel between Japan and the American South and touch on questions of identity, belonging, and self-discovery. The Kimono Tattoo , her debut work, takes readers on a journey into Kyoto’s intricate world of kimono design, and into a mystery that interweaves family dynamics, loss, and reconciliation. https://www.rebecca-copeland.com/ Titles by Author Yamamba Rebecca Copeland and Linda C. Ehrlich Women, Magic, Wisdom: Explore a Japanese myth through the words and images of key scholars and artists. Read More