Four Continents and Three Islands


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Four Continents and Three Islands covers John’s childhood in Hawaii, his education at Reed College, and his service in the Peace Corps and his years as a teacher in Japan, Iran, and Tacoma. It then describes his career as a Foreign Service Officer on four continents (Europe, Africa, Asia and North America) and three islands (Hispaniola, New Guinea, and Trinidad).







Ancient and Early Medieval Chinese Literature (vol. 2)


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At last here is the long-awaited, first Western-language reference guide focusing exclusively on Chinese literature from ca. 700 B.C.E. to the early seventh century C.E. Alphabetically organized, it contains no less than 1095 entries on major and minor writers, literary forms and "schools," and important Chinese literary terms. In addition to providing authoritative information about each subject, the compilers have taken meticulous care to include detailed, up-to-date bibliographies and source information. The reader will find it a treasure-trove of historical accounts, especially when browsing through the biographies of authors. Indispensable for scholars and students of pre-modern Chinese literature, history, and thought. Part Two contains S to Xi.




Lure Of The Japanese Garden


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This book is a delightful journey through the gardens of Japan, their art, culture, and history. This beautifully designed book is a guide to gardens in Japan and a revelation of their historical and cultural contexts. Offering a tour of over 120 gardens spanning east, west, north, and south in Japan, the authors provide a brief description, beautiful photographs, and directions for easy reference, interwoven with notes on personal experiences and travel in different seasons. A glossary of terms and a chronological summary of the gardens in different historical periods are included. A perfect reference for visitors to Japan as well as armchair travelers, this book is the first to show such a wide geographical spread of gardens throughout Japan, and will be beloved by all garden lovers and anyone captivated by this unique element of Japanese culture. 120 color photographs and illustrations. - Publisher.




Journal of Education


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Oswaal One For All Question Bank NCERT & CBSE, Class-6 Social Science - Exploring Society India and Beyond (For Latest Exam)


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This product covers the following: 100% Updated with New NCERT Textbook-Fully Solved Extensive Practice with 450+Questions & Practice Papers Crisp Revision with Concept-wise Revision Notes, SMART Mind Maps & Activities NCF Compliance with Competency-based Assessment & Learning Exclusive Advantages of Oswaal 360 Courses and Mock Papers to Enrich Your Learning Journey




Grammar School Geography


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New Advanced Geography


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