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Bridges, the least known and understood of China's many wonders, are one of its most striking and resilient feats of architectural prowess.

Collecting Japanese Antiques is an excellent overview of the uniquely Japanese aesthetic and how it relates to Japanese culture.

With over 200 photos this Asian design book showcases the feng shui techniques instrumental in some of the world's most spectacular structures.

"The Tropical House celebrates a growing trend toward stylish globalization in interior design.

With over 180 photographs Contemporary Asian Living Rooms explores 50 of Southeast Asia's most interesting homes and hotels.

Featuring over 200 stunning photographs, this Chinese design book captures the modern, yet nostalgic style of the Chinese home. Twenty-first century China is a country on the move.

Chinese interior design is a kaleidoscope of competing influences: scholarly gardens versus opium dens, imperial palaces battling concrete-and-steel high-rises, rural simplicity fighting urban chao

Flying Star Feng Shui adds a new "time dimension" to Feng Shui practice.

Washi papercrafting is similar to Japanese origami, but uses higher-quality paper for more permanent-lasting projects. Lear how to fold washi with this fun guide.

Textiles provide a visual history of a country's culture and crafting traditions in a way few other things can accomplish. In Textiles of Southeast Asia, Dr.

Photography in Japan 1853-1912 is a fascinating visual record of Japanese culture during its metamorphosis from a feudal society to a modern, industrial nation at a time when the art of photography

Presented in an easy-to-understand way that is perfect for children, Chinese Brush Painting teaches the ancient art of Chinese calligraphy.

Many students dutifully memorize the simple English equivalents that are usually given for Japanese words-with the result that they speak poor Japanese.

Now available in a gorgeous hardcover slipcase edition, this "object d'art" will be sure to add grace and elegance to tea shelves, coffee tables and bookshelves.

Master Japanese Aikido with this illustrated martial arts guide. Aikido, while uniquely beautiful among the martial arts, is also deceptively powerful, effective, and efficient.