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*Features 124 masterpieces from the world's finest collection of Zenga Seeing Zen is the catalog of 124 masterpieces in the Kaeru-an Zenga Collection. There are 91 paintings and 33 calligraphies presented in full-color, high quality illustrations and extended captions. Each entry has a detailed description that includes the original Japanese characters, English translation, and a commentary by John Stevens, a world authority on Zen art and artists. Seeing Zen includes heretofore unpublished art work by every major Zen artist - Ikkyu, Fugai, Takuan, Mokuan, Jozan, Hakuin, Sengai, Jiun, Gocho, Suio, Torei, Rengetsu, Tesshu, Nantenbo, and others. An extensive section on Artists' Biographies is appended. Published to coincide with a major exhibition of Felix Hess' Kaeru-an Collection at the Czech National Museum in Prague in Autumn 2020. Also, in 2020 John Stevens will be the curator of the Otagaki Rengetsu exhibition at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco. He will promote Seeing Zen in lectures and book signings.

Kniha pro každého, kdo má problémy s anglickou gramatikou. Jednoduchou a zábavnou formou, s mnoha cvičeními, doplňovačkami, ale i vysvětlujícími pasážemi se seznámite se základní anglickou gramatikou a zapamatujete si jí. Kniha je vhodná pro studenty a samouky - můžete s ní pracovat zcela samostatně, protože výsledky všech cvičení najdete v závěru knihy.

Učebnice A1 obsahuje 12 tematických celků v záhlaví každé lekce jsou shrnuty cíle učebního celku jednotlivé učební celky jsou rozděleny do menších jednotek (Focuses) levý okraj slouží jako navigační lišta, která uvádí bližší informace o daných aktivitách (Speaking, Vocabulary...) řešení reálných životních situací (Tasks) osvědčené typy cvičení k zopakování a upevnění gramatiky a slovní zásoby (Practice) vtipné příběhy a komiksy pro odlehčení (Cartoons) magazínové dvoustrany k samostudiu na konci každé lekce (Magazine - Language Spotlight) systematické opakování probrané gramatiky i slovní zásoby (Quick Check) přehled gramatiky, přepisy nahrávek, abecední slovníček PhraseBook a klíč ke cvičením v závěru učebnice Phrasebook Kromě překladů kmenové slovní zásoby řazené podle lekcí obsahuje také příkladové věty ke každému slovu.

Das Übungsbuch zum Bestseller »Fehlerfrei Englisch« ist für alle Englischlernenden zum schnellen Wiederholen gedacht. Es eignet sich zum Selbststudium oder begleitend zu allen Lehrbüchern in Schule und Erwachsenenbildung. Mit den integrierten Lösungen zu allen Übungen kann jeder seine Fortschritte selbst überprüfen. Alle drei Teile sind gezielt auf Alltagssituationen und besonders fehleranfällige Bereiche ausgerichtet, sodass man rasch und sinnvoll lernt, sich klarer, besser und lebendiger auszudrücken. So wird die fremde Sprache vertraut und wächst zu etwas Eigenem heran.

The Tachikawa Ryu is a legendary secret Buddhist sect that taught: “The highest spiritual attainments are best achieved through the physical act of sex.” The sect was banished in Japan and went underground hundreds of years ago, but many believe that it is still active. Scholar John Stevens provides–based on actual events, hidden texts, and authentic Tantric tradition—the first explication in English of Tachikawa Ryu teachings, in the form of a symbolic narrative about the young Shingon monk Dai-en and the Zen practitioner Lady Hotoke. What emerges is a fascinating portrait of a little-known aspect of esoteric Buddhism and startling insights into the sexual nature of the rituals of conventional worship as well as the training of Tachikawa Ryu priests and priestesses. This groundbreaking work includes black-and-white photographs of rare artwork and statuary that express the Tachikawa ideal. John Stevens has written many books on Japan’s martial, sacred, and erotic ways -including the seminal study Lust for Enlightenment: Buddhism and Sex- and is a respected authority on Esoteric Japanese culture. He lived in Japan for thirty-five years, where he was a Professor of Buddhist Studies and an Aikido Instructor at Tohoku Fukushi University.

The real way of the warrior is based on compassion, wisdom, fearlessness, and love of nature. So taught the great Morihei Ueshiba (1883–1969), founder of the Japanese martial art of Aikido. Aikido is a disciple Ueshiba called the “Art of Peace.” It offers a nonviolent way to victory in the face of conflict, and he believed that Aikido principles could be applied to all the challenges we face in life—in personal and business relationships, as well as in our interactions with society. These succinct and pithy teachings are drawn from his talks and writings. The collection is compiled by the renowned modern Aikidoist John Stevens, a disciple of Ueshiba.

In a world saturated by computer-generated fonts, more and more artists and crafters are turning to the organic art of hand lettering. The Art of Calligraphy & Lettering offers a broad scope of instruction, starting with basic calligraphic alphabets and moving to unique modern characters. Creative step-by-step demonstrations introduce readers to illumination and word painting while inspirational projects teach beginners how to incorporate their new skills into a variety of crafts. From adding decorative flourishes to guilding, this book covers it all!

V této cvičebnici se naučíte správně používat anglická slova, která bývají častými kameny úrazu. Mimo jiné poznáte: True friends – dvojice podobných slov ne vždy podobného významu; False Friends - podobná slova různého významu; Lot of friends – vícevýznamová slova; Confusing friends – dvojice podobných anglických slov různého významu a v poslední části si procvičíte všechno najednou. Více než 100 rozmanitých a zábavných cvičení prověří vaše znalosti. Otestujte, co umíte dobře, a co byste si měli zopakovat. Přehled správných řešení všech cvičení vám umožní samostatnou kontrolu. Edice Procvičujeme si je vhodná k učení a opakování doma i na cestách.

The book delves into 25 iconic songs by the Beatles, offering an in-depth analysis of their music and lyrics during the transformative years of 1964 to 1969. It explores the band's innovative techniques, cultural impact, and evolution as artists, providing insights into the social and historical context that shaped their work. This examination reveals the enduring legacy of the Beatles and their influence on music and popular culture.

A martial arts biography of the legednary founder of judo, Jigoro Kano, and the colorful coterie of disciples who wanted to carry on his legacy Kodokan judo, one of the most well-known martial arts in the world today, was originated by Jigoro Kano (1860–1938), a martial artist and career educator who developed the art after studying several types of jujutsu, sumo, and Western wrestling. Openness and refinement were hallmarks of his personal and professional style, and he relentlessly searched for the best way to practice, teach, and perform techniques. This biography shows how Kano saw judo as a vehicle not just for self-defense, but for physical, spiritual, and moral development as well. His teachings clearly emphasize his ideal of judo as a way of self-cultivation that leads to physical health, ethical behavior, and ultimately a better society. Kano was a tireless activist who promoted the practical application of judo’s principles in all realms of life—in one’s personal behavior, for education, in work, for economic benefit, and in both the local and international political arenas. Kano’s students were a colorful, sometimes notorious bunch, and this book reveals how several went on to become famous—or infamous—in their own right. They include a prime minister of Japan, the leader of the Communist party in China, a famous novelist, a spy, high-level military leaders, and a media mogul, among many others.