-This is popular cooking instructor Keiko Ishida's much anticipated second cookbook for sweets and cakes-Her first cooknook, Okashi: Sweet Treats Made with Love is a favourite among home bakers and continues to be a bestseller-Comprehensive illustrated sections on basic baking ingredients and baking equipment-New recipes for Japanese-style French confections-Recipes for timeless favourites re-created in Keiko's unique style-Includes an exciting section of recipes based on astrological signs

Unlock the secrets of the Japanese language through Learn To Read Japanese Fast. Designed to optimize the reader's learning potential, this book employs dynamic and proven methods to ensure rapid acquisition of Japanese reading proficiency. It uniquely stands out as a dual-language guide, presenting Japanese text, phonetics, and English translations side by side, making it an indispensable resource for understanding the nuances of the language. Features: Grammar: Establish a solid foundation with the essentials of Japanese grammar. Explore each concept with the support of Japanese text, phonetics, and English translations. (Pg 6) Simple Sentence Structures: Learn to construct and understand simple sentences to boost your reading skills. This dual-language approach helps solidify your learning. (Pg 125) Practice: Engage with exercises designed to reinforce your learning and ensure retention, presented in a tri-fold manner including original text, phonetics, and translation. (Pg 145) Stories: Immerse yourself in stories that not only enhance your understanding but also provide cultural insights, all available in Japanese with phonetics and English translations. (Pg 170) Conversations: Develop your ability to comprehend and engage in Japanese conversations, with each dialogue presented in three formats to aid understanding. (Pg 203) Signs and Scenarios: Gain practical skills to navigate real-life situations in Japan, with signs and scenarios provided in Japanese, accompanied by phonetics and translations. (Pg 231) Why Choose This Book? Learn To Read Japanese Fast is more than a language guide; it's a cultural voyage that keeps the learning process engaging and relevant. Incorporating aspects of Japanese culture, history, and modern lifestyle into each lesson, it makes the journey through learning Japanese both enlightening and enjoyable. This dual-language book is designed to take you from recognizing basic characters to understanding complex sentences and dialogues, preparing you for a range of real-life scenarios. Whether you're planning a trip to Japan, fascinated by its culture, or aiming to achieve personal growth in language learning, this book offers an accessible, rewarding path to understanding Japanese. Embark on your language learning adventure with Learn To Read Japanese Fast and unlock the door to a whole new world of understanding.

This is not a book of jokes. It is about how people make rules about humour: rules about what humour is, what it is not, what it should and should not be, when it should and should not be used, what type of humour is permissible and what type forbidden, what is good and bad about humour, what should be considered funny and what should not. The book offers a framework for a general understanding of why and how societies make rules about the use of humour, and how those rules affect patterns of communication and the development of humour and comedy.

Chef Yamashita Masataka was trained in Tsuji Culinary Institute, a well-known and respected culinary institute in Osaka, Japan. He worked at various pâtisseries around Japan for 10 years before starting his own pâtisserie in Nara, which quickly became one of the top pâtisseries there. Eight years later, yearning for new challenges and a change of scenery, chef Yamashita moved to Singapore where he took charge of the kitchen at Pâtisserie Glacé, turning it into a haven for delightful cakes and pastries. Chef Yamashita soon saw an opportunity to revive his pâtisserie from Japan and re-established Flor Pâtisserie at Duxton Hill, Singapore. Today, chef Yamashita no longer runs Flor, but his own Japanese artisan pâtisserie at Tangjong Pagar Plaza, aptly named Chef Yamashita. This is chef Yamashita’s second cookbook. His first cookbook, Tanoshii, clinched the Best First Cookbook award at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2013 and is a bestseller

A complete reference guide to modern Japanese grammar, it fills many gaps left by previous textbooks. Grammar points are put in context by examples from a range of Japanese media. Arranged alphabetically, it includes a detailed index of terms.

役割語の豊穣な世界を紹介した『ヴァーチャル日本語役割語の謎』(岩波書店、2003年)の英語版。待望の翻訳刊行。

A treasure trove of recipes, both timeless classics and modern creations, by some of Asia's most established cooks and chefs. Featuring the best recipes from some of Asia's most established cooks, The Best of Classic Cooking: 300 Classic Recipes is a treasure trove of time-tested Asian recipes. Brimming with ideas and tips on preparing delicious hearty meals, this volume features exciting dishes such as: * Chinese prawn dumpling soup * Chinese fried garlic pork * Japanese teriyaki chicken * Japanese sukiyaki beef bowl * Korean ginseng chicken stew * Korean kimchi stew * Filipino créme caramel * Peranakn pancakes Prepping meals in the home kitchen has never been easier. Includes dual measures.

The Rough Guide Japanese Phrasebook is the definitive phrasebook to help you make the most of your time in Japan. Whether you want to book a hotel room, ask what time the train leaves or buy a drink from the bar, this new phrasebook has a dictionary of over 5,000 words and will help you communicate with the locals in no time. The free audio downloads, recorded by native Japanese speakers, can be downloaded. They allow you to listen to the correct pronunciation of essential dialogues and are ideal for practicing before you go or while you're there. There's even a regional pronunciation guide and Rough Guide travel tips section, so wherever you are you can get around and speak the lingo. The Rough Guide Japanese Phrasebook has an extensive two-way dictionary packed with vocabulary and includes a helpful menu and drinks list reader, perfect for choosing the right dish in any restaurant. With this phrasebook you will never run out of things to say! Make the most of your trip to Japan with The Rough Guide Japanese Phrasebook.