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Many people know that Frida Kahlo (1907-1954) was a Mexican artist, a feminist icon who lived in the famous Blue House and whose work includes The ...

'Beyond the Tiger Mom is a brilliant book-hard-hitting and brutally honest but also balanced, insightful, and funny.' - Amy Chua, author of Battle ...

Being in the Now: Reflections on Mindfulness

Kumihimo is the ancient art of Japanese braidmaking; admired for its dual qualities of usefulness and beauty, and associated with both fashion and ...

Delve inside the myriad landscapes of Japan with this stunning collection of photographs and discover the nation's extraordinary diversity of place...

No matter what textbook you're using to learn Mandarin, it requires a lot of practice! Here is a wealth of effective activities and drills-plus ove...

This lovely little address book is the perfect place to organise all those pesky little scraps of paper with scribbled addresses and contact detail...

Are you ready to learn aikido, but don't know where to begin? With Aikido Basics you'll become an expert in this Japanese martial art in no time! W...

Follow the brilliant and hilarious adventures of a mad Zen Buddhist monk who rose from humble beginnings to become one of China's greatest folk her...

With its beginnings in seventeenth century England, stumpwork is today making a revival. Come join us for an exciting journey into the world of rai...

Gordon McLauchlan continues his bestselling Short History series with an in-depth look into the history of the farming industry in New Zealand. Fro...

Daughters bring such joy. Whatever life's problems, they're there with a smile, with kindness, with a smile, with kindness, with thoughtfulness. So...

This classic, best-selling learning and reference work, trusted by beginning and intermediate Japanese language students since 1959, is now being o...

A Geek in Korea reinvents the culture guide for the Internet age. Packed with articles and photographs, it covers all the touchstones of Korean cul...

52 Assignments: Travel Photography is a mission brief, a portfolio of photographic workshops, a personalised journal, and an inspirational guide to...

52 Assignments: Nature Photography is a mission brief, a portfolio of photographic workshops, a personalised journal, and an inspirational guide to...

52 Assignments: Instagram Photography is a collection of inspirational Insta missions, challenges, hacks, and hints from leading Instagram photogra...

52 Assignments: Experimental Photography is filled with prompts and projects, nudges and sparks, innovations and inspirations, and--most importantl...

365 Mindful Days

For any keen woodturners out there who want to do more turning but are short of time, 30-Minute Woodturning is the perfect book as it has an entici...

Learn to count in English and te reo Maori with your favourite All Blacks and Black Ferns players! Includes an autograph section for your favourite...

An exquisitely curated collection of the best innovative, creative tattoo art of the last decade. Anyone interested in tattoos will gain inspiratio...

In this book, Buddhist temple priest, chef and trained dietician Koyu Iinuma shares the simple and delicious plant-based meals he prepares in the k...

A world of dew And within every dewdrop A world of struggle The iconic three-line haiku form is increasingly popular today as people embrace its si...