A Frequency Dictionary of Japanese

A Frequency Dictionary of Japanese
Author: Yukio Tono
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 813
Release: 2013-12-19
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 1317831403

A Frequency Dictionary of Japanese is an invaluable tool for all learners of Japanese, providing a list of the 5,000 most commonly used words in the language. Based on a100 million word corpus, composed of spoken, fiction, non-fiction and news texts in current use, the dictionary provides the user with a detailed frequency-based list, as well as alphabetical and part-of-speech indices. All entries in the frequency list feature the English equivalent and a sample sentence with English translation. The dictionary also contains 25 thematically organised lists of frequently used words on a variety of topics such as food, weather, occupations and leisure. Numerous bar charts are also included to highlight the phonetic and spelling variants across register. A Frequency Dictionary of Japanese enables students of all levels to maximise their study of Japanese vocabulary in an efficient and engaging way. It is also an excellent resource for teachers of the language.

Pen & Ink Drawing

Pen & Ink Drawing
Author: Frank J. Lohan
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2013-07-04
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0486315762

An inspiring sourcebook, this guide helps artists discover a wide variety of subjects and ideas. More than 140 of the author's drawings illustrate nostalgic scenes, old engravings, atmospheric effects, photographs, and landscapes.

Sketching the Countryside

Sketching the Countryside
Author: Frank Lohan
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2010-01-01
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0486478874

Both experienced and aspiring artists can benefit from this practical guide, which shows how to portray rustic settings from rural England to the American Southwest. Recalling the style of Eric Sloane, more than 400 detailed illustrations trace the steps from composition drawings to final sketches. Includes fundamentals for drawing trees, rocks, buildings, mountains, lakes, and other scenic elements.

Pen & Ink Sketching

Pen & Ink Sketching
Author: Frank Lohan
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2011-01-01
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0486483592

This clear and concise guide to pen-and-ink work presents 37 step-by-step illustrations that progress from pencil sketch to ink outline to shadows and details to completed work. Written in a direct, engaging style and richly illustrated, its drawings range from easy to complex and offer guidance for artists at every level.

Pen & Ink Techniques

Pen & Ink Techniques
Author: Frank J. Lohan
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2012-03-22
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0486137686

This richly illustrated manual for beginning, intermediate, and advanced artists covers everything from hatching, tones, and stippling to dealing with the problems that can arise when adding texture, light, and shade.

Wildlife Sketching

Wildlife Sketching
Author: Frank J. Lohan
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2012-04-25
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0486135594

For every artist who longs to capture natural beauty, here is a clear guide to realistic drawings. Its 600 illustrations include birds, animals, flowers, and trees, plus tips and techniques.

Introducing Japanese Popular Culture

Introducing Japanese Popular Culture
Author: Alisa Freedman
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 857
Release: 2018-01-02
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 131752893X

Specifically designed for use on a range of undergraduate and graduate courses, Introducing Japanese Popular Culture is a comprehensive textbook offering an up-to-date overview of a wide variety of media forms. It uses particular case studies as a way into examining the broader themes in Japanese culture and provides a thorough analysis of the historical and contemporary trends that have shaped artistic production, as well as, politics, society, and economics. As a result, more than being a time capsule of influential trends, this book teaches enduring lessons about how popular culture reflects the societies that produce and consume it. With contributions from an international team of scholars, representing a range of disciplines from history and anthropology to art history and media studies, the book’s sections include: Television Videogames Music Popular Cinema Anime Manga Popular Literature Fashion Contemporary Art Written in an accessible style by a stellar line-up of international contributors, this textbook will be essential reading for students of Japanese culture and society, Asian media and popular culture, and Asian Studies in general.

Gacha Life Halloween Coloring Book

Gacha Life Halloween Coloring Book
Author: Gacha Colory
Publisher:
Total Pages: 110
Release: 2020-10-11
Genre:
ISBN:

You get in trouble with stressful day by day or you find something can entertain with yourself? Believe me, this coloring book never let you down. You will love this Gacha Life Coloring Book for many reasons. First, with a collective of a dreamy gallery of illustration to color, this Gacha Life Coloring Book shows the feel of calm anxiety and express creativity. Furthermore, by giving fantasy hand-drawn, this Gacha Life Coloring Book supports you to de-stress and celebrate in your spare time. Moreover, along with delightful pictures, this coloring book is not only for a grown-up but suitable for kids of all ages.

All Time Top 1000 Albums

All Time Top 1000 Albums
Author: Colin Larkin
Publisher: Virgin Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1999
Genre: Popular music
ISBN: 9780753503546

This volume acts as a reference to the 1000 top albums of all time. All the key information is provided, including track listings and a brief judgement on each album. The appendices in this new edition have been expanded and enlarged to include the top 1000 albums across a range of genres, from blues to rap, reggae to indie and jazz to dance. More specialist areas, such as Latin, have been included and the number of jazz albums have been increased.