Mini Thai Dictionary - Scot Barme - Bog - Tuttle Publishing - Booktok.dk

It''s never a good idea to be overly-reliant on technology while traveling! Look up words quickly and easily with this excellent Thai dictionary. Tuttle''s Mini Thai Dictionary is ideal for any application where a handy and portable dictionary is required. This pocket-sized dictionary is intended for use by tourists, students, and business people traveling to Thailand, or as a Thai language study reference. Mini Thai Dictionary is an essential tool for communicating, and a great way to learn Thai. In addition to being an excellent English to Thai dictionary and Thai to English dictionary, this mini dictionary contains essential notes on the Thai language, Thai grammar, and Thai pronunciation. All words are written in English as well as Thai script so that, in case of difficulties, the book can be shown directly to a native speaker. This mini dictionary contains the following essential features: - Bidirectional Thai to English and English to Thai. - Over 12,000 essential words, idioms, and expressions. - A basic overview of Thai grammar and pronunciation. - All the latest Thai social media and computer terms. - Compatible with all U.S. ESL standardized testing.

Real Thai Cooking - Chawadee Nualkhair - Bog - Tuttle Publishing - Booktok.dk

"I felt like the luckiest person on earth when I not only met Chawadee, but had her as my personal food navigator through Bangkok. We walked, boated, and ate our way through some of the best food I've ever had, all thanks to Chawadee, her warmth and expertise. And now you get to have the next best thing: her fantastic book. Enjoy every delicious bite." —Phil Rosenthal ("Somebody Feed Phil")Learn the secrets of Thai cooking that only local foodies know about!Real Thai Cooking is a labor of love by Thailand's leading food blogger and street food expert, Chawadee "Chow" Nualkhair and Lauren Lulu Taylor who did the recipe testing and editing and provided many of the photographs. Her book presents the full range of iconic Thai recipes together with fascinating back stories that enable you to truly appreciate what you are cooking and eating!This book presents insider recipes and secrets about Thai food that only local foodies know about:Chef Black's famous Sriracha Sauce recipe (from Blackitch Artisan Kitchen) and the story of how this hot sauce was invented (most people think it is Vietnamese, but it is really 100% Thai!)The world's best Pad Thai and how this dish has come to define Thailand's national identityMinced Chicken Kanom Jeen and the Portuguese Influence on Thai FoodMee Krob (Fried Rice Noodles)—the dish that saved Siam from colonizationAnd many more delicious recipes and nuggets of Thai food lore!With over 75 recipes and over 200 color photos, this is the cookbook every Thai food lover will want!

Reading & Writing Thai: A Workbook for Self-Study - Jintana Rattanakhemakorn - Bog - Tuttle Publishing - Booktok.dk

Learn the basics of the Thai language quickly with this essential book! Reading & Writing Thai is the perfect way to begin learning the Thai language. It teaches you how to pronounce, read, and write all the sounds and letters, including the difficult tones. The book is specifically designed for beginners with no previous experience in studying or speaking Thai.This easy-to-use workbook shows you how to write and pronounce each letter correctly and then shows you how they are combined into syllables and words. Before you know it you''ll be reading and writing complete sentences! The book comes with free audio recordings by native Thai speakers, allowing you to hone your pronunciation and listening skills. This comprehensive workbook and language guide for beginners includes: - An introduction to all the sounds of the language including vowels, consonants and tones - Exercises, quizzes and a final review section to reinforce the lessons in the book - Free downloadable flash cards to help you learn the alphabet and basic vocabulary - Free audio recordings by native Thai speakers Reading & Writing Thai is the perfect book for self-study or learning Thai with a teacher.

Easy Thai - Jintana Rattanakhemakorn - Bog - Tuttle Publishing - Booktok.dk

Easy Thai is a practical resource that brings the Thai language to learners and travelers everywhere. This invaluable guide introduces all the basics of the language, as well as vocabulary and tips for typical daily conversation. All dialogues are highly practical, authentic and illustrated with manga for easy memorization. A complete language course and pocket dictionary in one, this book includes: - Native-speaker audio recordings - Focus on daily communication - Structured, progressive lessons - An extensive glossary of commonly used words & phrases - Pronunciation & sentence structure guide - Etiquette tips and cultural dos and don''ts

Thai Children's Favorite Stories - Marian D. Toth - Bog - Tuttle Publishing - Booktok.dk

Age range 5 - 9 In captivating text and illustrations, this beautiful multicultural children's book presents a collection of cherished fables, myths, legends and fairy tales from Thailand that have been passed down through generations of Thai families.

All About Thailand - Elaine Russell - Bog - Tuttle Publishing - Booktok.dk

**2017 Creative Child Magazine Book of the Year Award Winner** **2017 Moonbeam Children''s Book Award Silver Medal Winner** All About Thailand is a new Thai book for kids ages 8 to 12 which brings you on an incredible journey to exotic Thailand. Thailand is a place where a modern culture thrives in one of the world''s most ancient countries. Your guides in this adventure are two Thai children: Mali is a 9-year-old girl from the countryside and Tawan is an 11-year old boy from Bangkok. Travel with them as they explore their land—experienced its fascinating wildlife, beautiful handcrafts, sports, games, celebrations and, of course—great Thai food! They''ll give you a glimpse of what it''s like to live in Thailand, and they''ll show you all the things that kids in Thailand love to do. With this Thai culture and history-for-kids book readers will: - Visit with elephants and monkeys - Learn new fun and challenging games - Share Thai myth, fairy tales and fables - Get a taste of the Thai language and learn a song or two - Make things that let you experience Thailand''s beliefs, celebrations and culture - Experience the unique flavors of Thailand with a few easy, yummy recipes - And lots more! Along with fun facts, you''ll learn about the spirit of the Thailand that makes this country and its people unique. All About Thailand is a book for parents and kids to enjoy together!

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - Alexandre Paiva - Bog - Tuttle Publishing - Booktok.dk

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a guide to the most efficient and devastating techniques in popular martial arts by World Champion and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend Alexandre Paiva. The book contains over 1,000 full-color photographs demonstrating the moves that made the author the most feared competitor in BJJ circles and now one of the most sought-after instructors. Jiu-Jitsu or Jujutsu came into prominence in the early 90''s when jiu-jitsu expert Royce Gracie won the first, second, and fourth Ultimate Fighting Championships against much larger opponents who were using other styles such as boxing, muay thai, karate, and wrestling. Since then it has become one of the most popular methods in MMA due to its focus on ground fighting. Learn the techniques that have proven dominant in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournaments and the Mixed Martial Arts cage: - Takedowns - The Closed Guard - Passing The Closed Guard - Butterfly Guard - Open Guard Pass - Side Control - Half Guard - Back Mount With sections devoted to both gi and no-gi techniques, whether training for a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament or a Mixed Martial Arts fight, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is one book no true competitor can afford to miss.

Thai Picture Dictionary - Jintana Rattanakhemakorn - Bog - Tuttle Publishing - Booktok.dk

Easy Thai Cooking - Robert Danhi - Bog - Tuttle Publishing - Booktok.dk

Mini Korean Dictionary - Seong Chui Shin - Bog - Tuttle Publishing - Booktok.dk

It''s never a good idea to be overly-reliant on technology while traveling! Look-up words quickly and easily with this Korean travel dictionary. Tuttle''s Mini Korean Dictionary is ideal for any application where a handy and portable dictionary is required. This pocket-sized dictionary is intended for use by tourists, students, and business people traveling to Korea, or as a Korean language study reference. Mini Korean Dictionary is an essential tool for communicating, and a great way to learn Korean.In addition to being an excellent English to Korean dictionary and Korean to English dictionary, Mini Korean Dictionary contains essential notes on the Korean language, Korean grammar, and Korean pronunciation. All words are written in a Romanized form as well as Korean script ( hangul ) so that, in case of difficulties, the book can directly be shown to the native speaker you''re trying to communicate with. This mini dictionary contains the following essential features: - Bidirectional Korean to English and English to Korean - Over 12,000 crucial Korean words, as well as useful Korean expressions and idioms - A basic overview of Korean grammar and pronunciation - All the latest Korean social media and computer terms - May be used for all U.S. ESL standardized testing

Essential Thai Phrasebook & Dictionary - Jintana Rattanakhemakorn - Bog - Tuttle Publishing - Booktok.dk

Thai Stories for Language Learners - Dylan Southard - Bog - Tuttle Publishing - Booktok.dk

Visionary Landscapes - Kendall H. Brown - Bog - Tuttle Publishing - Booktok.dk

Discover the transformative artistry of five leading landscape architects in North America as they redefine the beauty and serenity of Japanese-style gardens. Japanese gardens are found throughout the world today—their unique forms now considered a universal art form. This stunning Japanese gardening book examines the work of five leading landscape architects in North America who are exploring the extraordinary power of Japanese-style garden design to create an immersive experience promoting personal and social well-being. Master garden designers Hoichi Kurisu, Takeo Uesugi, David Slawson, Shin Abe and Marc Keane have each interpreted the style and meaning of the Japanese garden in unique ways in their innovative designs for private, commercial and public spaces. Several recent Japanese-style gardens by each designer are featured in this book with detailed descriptions and sumptuous color photos: Hoichi Kurisu—transformative spaces for spiritual and physical equilibrium. Takeo Uesugi—bright, flowing gardens that evoke joyful living. David Slawson—evocations of native place that fuse with the surrounding landscape. Shin Abe—dynamically balanced "visual stories" that produce meaning and comfort. Marc Keane—reflections on human connections with nature through the art of gardens. Also included are essays on the designers and mini-essays by them about gardens in Japan which have most inspired their work, as well as commentaries by patrons and visitors to their North American gardens.

Farm to Table Asian Secrets - Patricia Tanumihardja - Bog - Tuttle Publishing - Booktok.dk

In this delightful Asian cookbook, you'll learn the secrets of vegetarian and vegan Asian cooking—how to blend flavors, textures, aromas and colors—to create full-flavored vegetarian dishes that are missing none of the umami associated with meat and dairy. Each chapter based on seasonal vegetables provides a wide range of choices using produce that is available at that time of year—making it easy to plan a variety of menus that are never dull. Here are just a few examples of the tempting Asian recipes in this book:Starters and Snacks such as Crispy Spring Rolls, Green Apple Salad with Tangy Thai Dressing, Butternut Squash Pot Stickers and Korean-Style Buffalo BroccoliFamily-Style Meals such as Asparagus in Lemongrass-Coconut Cream Sauce, Grilled Vegetable Kebabs with Two Marinades, General Tso's Eggplant and Kung Pao PotatoesAll-in-One Meals such as "Have It Everyday" Pad Thai, Crispy Noodles with Savory Vegetables, Sweet Potato Rice Stew and Easy Miso RamenAuthor Patricia Tanumihardja is an experienced food writer and expert on Asian and sustainable farm-to-table cooking. She shows you how to buy and use the freshest in-season produce to create delicious dishes with startlingly new flavors and textures by adding a few "secret ingredients"—the traditional sweet, sour, spicy, savory seasonings that every Asian cook knows. She also explains in this Asian cookbook how the use of contrasting textures (for example silky tofu with crunchy peanuts) can create greater food enjoyment and a stimulating new dining experience. A home cook at heart, Pat's recipes are very straightforward without lots of exotic ingredients or specialized tools. They are also easy and quick to prepare. She shows you how adding a few Asian fermented and pickled vegan products like miso or pickled greens will add a new universe of flavors to your cooking. The same is true for flavor-enhancers like fried shallots, crispy fried garlic and the flavored oils that Asian chefs and restaurants use on a regular basis.

Asian Salads - Maki Watanabe - Bog - Tuttle Publishing - Booktok.dk

Asian Salads shows you how to prepare the amazing variety of delicious Asian vegetables, herbs, and seasonings found in your local supermarket, farmers market, and world food market. It presents 72 recipes that will excite and awaken your palate—and open up new food horizons!Dozens of fragrant herbs like cilantro, Thai basil, and lemongrass are combined with delicious fresh Asian vegetables like Napa cabbage, spicy kimchi, daikon, and many more!These healthy recipes are simple and very easy to prepare—based on classic dishes found in Vietnam, Thailand, India, China and Korea. Many of the salads have meat or seafood options, and are perfect as side dishes or as complete and satisfying one-dish meals! Easy step-by-step instructions and photos provide shortcuts and substitutes to save you time. Delicious salad recipes include:Marinated Bean Sprouts with Black Vinegar DressingCucumber Salad with Yogurt & Garlic DressingKorean White Fish CarpaccioCrispy Pork with Watercress SaladPork, Kimchi and Leek SaladMultiple homemade salad dressings and vinaigrettesSimple enough for everyday meals and interesting enough for special occasions, you can't go wrong with these delicious Asian recipes!

The Ninja Defense - Stephen K. Hayes - Bog - Tuttle Publishing - Booktok.dk

Master the Japanese martial art of ninjutsu with this illustrated, informative guide. In The Ninja Defense , the classic art of the ninja is updated for maximum effectiveness in modern day situations. Stephen K. Hayes is a Black Belt Hall of Fame member, founder of To-Shin Do, and acknowledged "Father of American Ninjutsu." He has distilled and refined the knowledge he has built studying and teaching ninjutsu for decades into a comprehensive self-defense system that can defuse the worst situations the modern world has to offer. The result is a realistic martial arts training system that includes instruction in techniques and strategies for dealing with: - Grappling, Throwing, Choking, and Joint-locking - Striking, Kicking, and Punching - Stick, Blade, Cord, and Projectile weapons - Handling multiple assailants and Surprise attacks - Overcoming psychological intimidation or Bullying This ninja book, which includes a bonus DVD, focuses on Hayes'' revised take on the classical martial arts styles of Japan''s famed shinobi . He provides his readers with all the key ingredients—both physical and mental—to emerge safely from unexpected danger. The chapter on mental discipline will allow readers to feel more confident in whatever situation everyday life brings. The Ninja Defense contains extremely practical techniques that the author honed while serving as a bodyguard for His Holiness the Dalai Lama and fine-tuned through years of teaching. It is the ultimate self-defense book from a true martial art master.

A Brief History of Thailand - Richard A. Ruth - Bog - Tuttle Publishing - Booktok.dk

Thailand is known for its picturesque beaches and famous temples, but there's much more to this popular holiday destination than many realize. A Brief History of Thailand offers an engaging look at the country's last 250 years—from coups and violent massacres to the invention of Pad Thai in the 1930's. Readers will learn the vibrant story of Thailand's emergence as a prosperous Buddhist state, its transformation from traditional kingdom to democratic constitutional monarchy and its subsequent rise to prominence in Southeast Asian affairs. Thailand's dramatic history spans centuries of conflict, and this book recounts many of these fascinating episodes, including:The true story of Anna Leonowens, the British governess hired to teach the children of King Mongkut, fictionalized in Margaret Landon's bestselling novel Anna and the King of Siam and turned into a hit Rodgers and Hammerstein musical and film, The King and IThe bloodless Siamese Revolution of 1932 that established overnight the first constitutional monarchy in Asia, ending almost eight centuries of absolute rule and creating a democratic system of parliamentary government The Japanese invasion of Thailand and construction of the "Bridge Over the River Kwai" made famous by the novel and Oscar-winning filmThe mysterious death of King Ananda Mahidol, murdered in his bed in 1946, and a source of controversy ever sinceThe development of Thailand as an international playground during the Vietnam War, when American military used it as rowdy destination for servicemen on furloughThe 70-year reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world's longest-serving monarch, who was born in the U.S., educated in Switzerland, loved to play the saxophone and was idolized by his peopleWith this book, historian and professor Richard A. Ruth has skillfully crafted an accessible cultural and political history of an understudied nation. Covering events through the King's death in 2016, A Brief History of Thailand will be of interest to students, travelers and anyone hoping to learn more about this part of the world.

Making Out in Japanese - Todd Geers - Bog - Tuttle Publishing - Booktok.dk

Making Out in Japanese is a fun, accessible and thorough Japanese phrase book and guide to the Japanese language as it''s spoken in real-life. Sugoku suki! Mata aeru? —(I''m crazy about you! Shall we meet again?) Answer this correctly in Japanese, and you may be going on a hot date. Incorrectly, and you could be hurting someone''s feelings or getting a slap! Japanese classes and textbooks tend to spend a lot of time rehearsing for the same fictitious scenarios, but chances are while in Japan you will spend a lot more time trying to make new friends or start new romances—something you may not be prepared for. If you are a student, businessman or tourist traveling to Japan and would like to have an authentic and meaningful experience, the key is being able to speak like a local. This friendly and easy-to-use Japanese phrasebook makes this possible. Making Out in Japanese has been updated and expanded to be even more helpful as a guide to modern colloquial Japanese for use in everyday informal interactions—giving access to the sort of catchy Japanese expressions that aren''t covered in traditional language materials. As well as the Romanized forms ( romanji ), each expression is now given in authentic Japanese script ( kanji and kana with furigana pronunciation clues), so that in the case of difficulties the book can be shown to a native Japanese-speaker. This Japanese phrasebook includes: - A guide to pronouncing Japanese words correctly. - Explanations of basic Japanese grammar, such as, intonation, word stress, and particles. - A guide to male and female usage. - Romanized forms of words and phrases ( romanji ). - Complete Japanese translations including Japanese characters ( kanji ) and the Japanese alphabet ( kana ). - Useful and interesting notes on Japanese language and culture. - Lots of colorful, fun and useful expressions not covered in other phrasebooks. Titles in this unique series of bestselling phrase books include: Making Out in Chinese, Making Out in Indonesian, Making Out in Thai, Making Out in Korean, Making Out in Hindi, Making Out in Japanese, Making Out in Vietnamese, Making Out in Burmese, Making Out in Tagalog, Making Out in Hindi, Making Out in Arabic, Making Out in English, More Making Out in Korean, and More Making Out in Japanese .

Origami Bible Stories for Kids Kit - Andrew Dewar - Bog - Tuttle Publishing - Booktok.dk

Perfect for Sunday school classes, youth groups or family time—this kit enables kids to experience first-hand the life-changing message of the Bible's most powerful stories!This new interactive kit combines the fun of origami paper folding with the joy of recreating and retelling the most beloved stories in the Bible! The beautifully produced paper models are easy to fold up and the instruction book explains how to use the models to retell the following important stories:Adam and Eve—The creation of the world according to Genesis—beware, there's a snake in the garden!Noah's Ark—Noah and company would have been in over their heads if not for God's providence. Don't miss the boat!Moses and the Ten Commandments—God liberates the Israelites and shows them a new way to live—it's written in stone!Daniel in the Lion's Den—God rescues his faithful servant from becoming so much lion chow. David and Goliath—David has a giant problem, but God never misses an opportunity to rescue the faithful. The Annunciation—Mary gets good news from none other than the archangel Gabriel—pass it on!The First Christmas—Where does baby Jesus "hit the hay?" In a manger, of course, where both lowly shepherds and noble kings honor him. The Story of Easter—Don't you love a comeback story? Look no further! After sacrificing his son on the cross, God raises Jesus from the dead, triumphing over death and evil. Christ, the Good Shepherd—This reassuring tale reminds us of a loving God who guards us and guides us—even when things get wild and wooly!Each of these stories is retold in the book, with an explanation of the paper figures provided. Just a few steps are required to fold each paper model, and the simple instructions are perfect for kids. Intended for children and young adults, these interactive models enable you to retell the powerful biblical stories using lifelike folded paper figurines. The figures can be displayed as dioramas and to stage miniature reenactments that bring these sacred Bible stories to life for your kids, your youth group or your Sunday school class. Everything you need is in the box—a full-color instruction book, high-quality double-sided papers, and lovely cardstock backdrops which can be used to display them. This kit contains:A full-color 48-page book retelling the 9 famous Biblical stories64 sheets of double-sided folding papers in a variety of sizes and designs33 different models and tableau backdrops to display the stories as dioramasSimple, step-by-step folding instructions for each character