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The Caigentan
菜根譚
Hong Zicheng
Translation by Ako Yuki
ISBN: 978-4-88759-603-0
December 2007
288 Pages
Over 100,000 copies sold!
The Caigentan (psy-gen-tawn) is a 16th century text written by Ming
Dynasty scholar and philosopher Hong Zicheng. With its
combination of wisdom from Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism,
this book has inspired political leaders, thinkers, and businessman for
centuries.
The short, easy the understand aphorisms are arranged by topic,
making this a perfect book to pick up any time you need some
inspiration.
Chapters
1. On living
2. On keeping a warm heart and a
healthy mind
3. On judging oneself
4. On getting along with others
Rights sold to Korea!
About the author
Hong Zicheng was a Ming Dynasty
philosopher, teacher, and writer. Very
little is known about his life and
career, and despite the popularity of
The Caigentan, it is believed that the
vast majority of his works have been
lost forever.
The Analects of Confucius
論語
Ayumu Yasutomi
ISBN: 978-4-7993-1261-2
December 2012
The Analects of Confucius is a collection of short sayings, ideas,
musings, and tidbits of wisdom believed to have been written by
Confucius and his followers. Simultaneously deeply philosophical
and lighthearted, these short quotes are sure to delight, entertain,
and inspire.
Chapters
1. Learning can be dangerous business
2. What is “knowing?”
3. There is beauty in our humanity
4. Pleasure and enjoyment
5. The task is hard, and the road is long
6. True ambition cannot be taken away
7. What it means to be an honest person
8. There is no time to criticize others
9. People who don’t think can’t be taught
10. Friends who help and friends who hurt
Rights sold to Korea!
“The man who moves a mountain
begins by carrying away small stones.”
“Respect yourself and others will
respect you.”
“Never give a sword to a man who can't
dance.”
“To be wealthy and honored in an
unjust society is a disgrace.”
Put Off Aging by Enjoying Your Life
人生を楽しんでいる人は歳をとらない
Hiroshi Kawada
ISBN: 978-4-7993-1660-3
April 2015
208 Pages
Are you living a happy life? Put Off Aging by Enjoying Your Life
offers the latest scientific insights on how to live a happier life, and
how a happier existence can positively affect your health.
All of the tips in this book are introduced with scientific evidence
to support them. You can start living a happier, healthier life today.
Not only that, you can actually extend your life through simple
changes such as diet, exercise, and positive thinking.
Chapters
1. The many good things that await
people who enjoy life
2. Happiness can delay and prevent
decrepitude
3. How to become someone that
enjoys their life
About the author
Dr. Hiroshi Kawada graduated from Tokai Medical School before moving the
South Carolina for his post-doc. Since then he has contributed to the
development of cutting-edge hematological examination technology, and has
been instrumental to the spread of the life extension movement in Japan. The
goal of the movement is extol the virtues of living a healthy, productive life well
into old age.
How to Speak Like a Strong,
Professional Woman
女性のためのもっと上手な話し方
Kaeko Hino
ISBN: 978-4-7993-1661-0
April 2015
240 Pages
Do you feel unconfident speaking your mind at home or at work? Do you
feel like you don’t receive the same respect that the men in your office
do? Just a few simple changes can pay big dividends, and earn you the
respect you deserve!
How to Speak Like a Strong, Professional Woman introduces a multitude of
simple tips that will make a huge difference in how you sound, and how
you’re received by others. Each piece of advice is accompanied by sample
conversations that show you exactly what to do, as well as what not to do.
Chapters
1. The 5 basic rules for talking to anyone
2. 13 habits to change
3. 7 secrets for getting through to men
4. 6 tips for coming across as “can-do”
5. 7 rules for making excellent presentations
6. Winning respect and admiration at work
About the author
Kaeko Hino is an author and
businesswoman, as well as the president
and marketing producer at Her Story, a
company specializing in marketing to
women.
Loved and Lost
恋をしていた
Eriko Kitagawa
ISBN: 978-4-7993-1694-8
June 2015
144 Pages
Loved and Lost is a short story in
presented as a long-form poem.
Author Eriko Kitagawa weaves a
narrative with short stanzas, in a
unique conversational style.
Though this is a love story through and
through, the emotions are upfront and
honest, making this a refreshing departure
from any other story you have heard
before.
Each page is punctuated by the
simple yet inspired full-color
photography of photographer
Asagi Soramame.
A Life of Simple Beauty
Rights sold to Taiwan!
上質のものを少しだけもつ生活
Emiko Kato
ISBN: 978-4-7993-1683-2
May 2015
160 Pages
Everyone wants to have nice things, but not everyone can afford to
live lavishly. The good news is that it’s possible to live in luxury
without breaking the bank.
Anyone can create a beautiful home and elegant outfits with a
little bit of simply reworking. A Life of Simple Beauty will show you
that it’s not about the clothing, furnishings, or decorations that
you own, but about how you use what you have.
Chapters
1. Living a more elegant lifestyle
2. Decorating your house for elegance
3. Just a couple nice articles of
clothing can make all the difference
4. Recycled elegance
5. Beauty in culture and the arts
6. Using time effectively to maximize
the beauty in your life
7. Creating the most beautiful you
About the author
Emiko Kato is an author as well as the
president of her own interior design
company. She has written extensively on a
variety of subjects including design and
proper manners, and her books have sold
over 400,000 copies in Italy, Japan, Korea,
China, and Taiwan.
How to Free Yourself and
Find That Special Someone
お母さんから自由になれば、結婚できる。
Keiko Taian
ISBN: 978-4-7993-1669-6
May 2015
232 Pages
Have you ever thought any of the following?
“I can’t find anyone right for me.”
“When I go on dates, I always immediately find something wrong with
them.”
“The guys who like me are never my type.”
There is a good chance that this is not your fault! The right person for
you is out there, but perhaps you’re allowing something (or someone!)
to hold you back. In many cases our own mother’s are the culprits!
Chapters
The key is to take back the reins and control your own life. This means
1. Who or what is holding you
altering your unhealthy relationships, deciding what you want, and
back?
becoming independent.
2. Seven ways to take your life
back
About the author
3. Ten keys for preparing yourself
Keiko Taian is an author as well as the president of a wildly
for marriage
successful matchmaking service in Japan, whose matches have a
4. Nine steps for finding your ideal
divorce rate of less than 1%. No stranger to divorce herself, she
has seen it all over the years, and she knows well the ins and
match
outs of how to make a happy marriage.
English Idioms For Every Situation
日本語脳では出てこない英語フレーズ８０
Takayoshi Makino
ISBN: 978-4-7993-1663-4
April 2014
224 Pages
English is full of colorful idioms. The problem is that their meaning is
rarely what it looks like. “Piece of cake” has nothing to do with cake.
“Pie in the sky” has nothing to do with pie. The fact is that this type
of idiom needs to be learned before you hear it in the wild, or else
you won’t be able to understand!
English Idioms For Every Situation is divided into easy to navigate
chapters, and each expression has a detailed explanation of its origin,
meaning, and usage.
Chapters
1. Idioms
2. Situations and personality types
3. Descriptions for things and actions
4. Expressions that are sure to impress
5. English loan words to avoid
About the author
Dr. Takayoshi Makino received his PhD in
linguistics from the University of New
Mexico, with a focus on second language
acquisition. He has written widely on the
subject, and has translated over 60 works
as well.
TRIZ: Theories of Inventive
Problem Solving
トリーズの発明原理４０
Yoshinori Takagi
ISBN: 978-4-7993-1523-1
August 2014
200 Pages
Rights sold to Taiwan!
Supercharge your problem solving skills!
Contents
• Introduction to TRIZ
• 40 Principles for problem solving
• Conceptualization
• Techniques
• Materials
The TRIZ approach to problem solving is based on
analysis from over 2 million patents. The research
has shown that many inventions and scientific
innovations have a few principles in common.
TRIZ: Theories of Inventive Problem Solving will
show you how to start being more innovative
today! Each of the 40 principles are illustrated in
full color, and include detailed, easy to understand
explanations.
What We Have Been Wearing
わたしたちは、こんな服を着てきた
Kyoko Kubo
ISBN: 978-4-7993-1671-9
May 2015
176 Pages
What We Have Been Wearing chronicles the good, the
bad, and the ugly of fashion trends from the 1950’s all
the way to present day and beyond.
The styles of each decade are described in depth along
with photographs from the time as well as color
illustrations. Author and model Kyoko Kubo lends her
fashion experience and expertise throughout the book
with 14 editorials on a variety of trends, brands, and
seminal garments.
Contents
The 1950’s - Western dresses, Audrey Hepburn, Dior, Givenchy
The 1960’s - The Beatles, the “Ivy League” look, the “mods”
The 1970’s - Designer jeans, disco, bags made in France
The 1980’s - Leotards, Armani, DKNY, shoulder pads
The 1990’s - Hermes, Chanel, the body-conscious era
The 2000’s and beyond - Uniqlo and the move toward “fast fashion”
The author’s 10 tips for staying stylish
Why Doesn’t My Kid Ever Listen?
うちの子、どうした言うこと聞
かないの！と思ったら読む本
Junichi Izumikawa
ISBN: 978-4-7993-1639-9
April 2015
288 Pages
Does any of the following apply to your child?
• They are always glued to the TV or their smartphone
• They refuse to study, and they don’t like reading
• The can’t settle down and focus
• They are selfish, fussy, and get angry easily
The truth is that even difficult children can change, and that none
of these behaviors are at all uncommon. The nine principles
introduced in this book will help ease the stress, and help your child
be successful in school and in life!
Chapters
1. Acknowledging your roles and
responsibilities as a parent
2. Creating a home that is comfortable
for everyone in the family
3. Nine principles for raising children
About the author
Junichi Izumikawa is a teacher and educational
consultant with over 30 years of experience
successfully helping children with ADHD, learning
disabilities, and autism, as well as troubled,
rebellious students. He is also an NLP-certified
master practitioner in child psychology and a
father of two.
Parisians’ Guide to the Sensual Life
パリのマダムに生涯恋愛現役の秘訣を学ぶ
Mana Iwamoto
ISBN: 978-4-7993-1614-6
January 2015
240 Pages
Author Mana Iwamoto interviewed Parisians in order to find out how
they manage to stay young and vital into their 50s and 60s. What she
learned from these conversations was simple, and yet profound.
In France, there is an emphasis put on the senses. Soft skin, pleasant
smells, and stimulating conversation are just a few of the things that
keep the French young and vibrant into their twilight years.
Parisians’ Guide to the Sensual Life is packed with insights on how
Parisians live a sensual life, as well as advice on how you can do the
same. Each chapter includes stunning full-color photographs of Paris
to further set the mood.
Chapters
1. The Sensual Life
2. Essentials for living a life of passion
3. Beauty care, love, and the senses
4. Pleasure and desire in Paris
About the author
Dr. Mana Iwamoto is a dermatologist,
journalist, and author. After gaining
clinical experience in Tokyo, she moved to
France in 1997 and began researching
natural and anti-aging medicine.
The Parenting Guidebook
子育てコーチング教科書
Masai Abe
ISBN: 978-4-7993-1652-8
March 2015
192 Pages
A must-have guide for every parent!
The Parenting Guidebook will help you to understand, predict,
and navigate the difficult ups and downs of parenting.
Learning simple skills such as effective listening,
encouragement, and acknowledgement will bring you and
your child closer, and help you to understand each other more
deeply.
Chapters
Simple and yet in-depth, this book is easy to pick up and
1. Reacting to your child
enjoyable to read.
• Listening
• Watching
About the author
• Pacing
Masai Abe is an author, teacher, mother,
2. Encouragement
life coach and consultant specializing in
3. Widening your perspective
effective communication.
4. Fostering strength within yourself
5. How to learn from your child
Rights sold to China, Taiwan, and Korea!
The Letter Shop: Diligence
「手紙屋」 蛍雪篇
Yasushi Kitagawa
ISBN: 978-4-88759-612-2
January 2008
252 Pages
Over 60,000 copies sold!
Why go to college?
Why study anything at all?
This inspiring story of a high school junior contemplating his future will
remind you of the value of constant learning and the importance of
following your dreams.
Told through a series of letters between two friends, The Letter Writer:
Devotion thoughtfully details the successes, the indecision, and the
hope and despair that we all experience when we look toward the
future.
About the author
Chapters
1. Indecision - Keep studying or get a job?
2. Impact - I’ve made up my mind.
3. Changes - It’s too hard to continue.
4. Hope - The future looks brighter than ever.
Yasushi Kitagawa is an educator and
author. He is the founder of the
revolutionary Somei school, which focuses
on human development for young
students who are preparing for college.
He has written several books on the
subject of self-enrichment.
Over 40,000 copies sold!
The Disaster Handbook
みんなの防災ハンドブック
Kaoru Kusano
ISBN: 978-4-7993-1047-2
August 2011
216 Pages
Rights sold to Korea, China, Taiwan, and Taiwan!
Chapters
1. Preparing for Earthquakes and Natural Disasters
2. What to Do When an Earthquake Strikes
3. Fires
4. What to Do When a Tsunami Strikes
5. What to Do in Severe Downpours, Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Thunder, Landslides
and Avalanches
6. Dealing With Power Outages
7. Ideas to Help You Make it Through Disasters
8. Cooking During a Disaster
9. Hygiene and Personal Care During a Disaster
10. Mental Health Care During a Disaster
11. Dealing With Radiation
12. Practical Advice on Living in an Evacuation Shelter
13. Preventing Disaster-Related Crime
14. How to Help Disaster Zones
Emergency Preparedness for Families
防災＆非常時ごはんブック
Kaoru Kusano
ISBN: 978-4-7993-1543-3
August 2014
168 Pages
Will you be prepared if a disaster hits?
How will you contact your loved ones? What will you
eat? Where will you go, and where should you avoid?
The Disaster Handbook and Emergency Preparedness
for Families provide the answers to these questions and
much more. You’ll find detailed instructions on disaster
preparedness as well as tips for how and what to cook
in an emergency situation.
Chapters
1.
The fundamentals
2.
Disaster strikes while you are out with
your children. What should you do?
3.
Disaster strikes while you are not with
your children. What should you do?
4.
What to do if a disaster happens while
you’re commuting
5.
Handling disasters while at home
6.
The basics of evacuation and seeking
shelter
7.
Preparing food for and during a disaster
Insanity Police
I & II
メンヘラ刑事 I & II
Harumi Honda
ISBN : 978-4-7993-1626-9
January 2015 - 400 Pages
ISBN : 978-4-7993-1720-4
June 2015 - 336 Pages
“My plan for the future? To die a quick and easy
death.”
Liliko’s hobby/specialty is studying suicides. She
works as an elite detective along with the hotheaded assistant inspector, Yayoi. One day a violent
act against a police officer threatens to unravel the
whole department and put Liliko’s future and career
at risk.
Fans of detective novels will love Insanity Police for
its dynamic, seemingly contradictory characters, and
the sometimes unorthodox ways in which they go
about solving crimes.
Another Fight
アナザーファイト
Yu Kusaka
April 2015
ISBN：978-4-7993-1664-1
292 Pages
Eight years ago, Ogino fought Yoko for the kickboxing
title. However, the injuries Yoko sustained during the
fight led to his sudden and untimely death. Yoko had
been like a brother to Ogino. This grim deed took a
serious psychological toll on Ogino. He developed a
debilitating phobia of hurting others, and was forced
to retire from the sport he once loved.
Years later, a twist of fate would find Ogino back in the
ring with an unlikely opponent from his past. This
match is his chance to set things right once and for all,
and to quiet the demons that have plagued him all
these years.
Flowing Crimson
滔々と紅
Kei Shizaka
February 2015
ISBN: 978-4-7993-1636-8
376 Pages
Komano was sent to work in the
“entertainment” district of old Japan,
Yoshiwara, when she was only 9 years old.
Flowing Crimson is a story of a young girl’s
struggle to break free from the bonds of sin
and corruption, in a time and place where sin
and corruption were the name of the game.
But even in the fog of pain of tragedy, light
shines through. It will all come down to one
final, fateful decision, and whether she’ll have
the strength and the wherewithal to seize the
chance to break free.
The Young Robot
青春ロボット
Kensuke Sasamoto
ISBN: 978-4-7993-1722-8
June 2015
272 Pages
“I’m not human. I’m a robot.”
A painful experience in his youth caused our 16
year old protagonist, Rei, to withdraw socially.
His strange behavior is a consistent impediment
to fostering and maintaining any kind of
meaningful relationship.
That is until a chance meeting with a young girl
triggers a drastic change in his heart. Can he
face the painful memories and regain his
humanity?
The Young Robot is sweet and humorous to the
end, with a tinge of whimsy added in for good
measure.
The Dead of August
八月の底
Madoka Maruyama
ISBN: 978-4-7993-1721-1
June 2015
216 Pages
Aya witnessed her mother die in a car accident when she
was still in elementary school, and the trauma caused her to
turn inward socially. Her brother Shizuo had been looking
after her ever since that tragic day until her sudden
disappearance.
During this same period there is a string of suicides at their
school, and a growing cult presence around town. The
closer Shizuo examines the morbid realities around him, the
more he begins to realize that the they are all connected.
The more the truth begins to come into focus, the more
frightening and disturbing it becomes.