Long-awaited by teachers and students, Read Real Japanese Fiction presents short works by six of todays most daring and provocative Japanese writers. The spellbinding world of Hiromi Kawakami; the hair-raising horror of Otsuichi; the haunting, poignant prose of Banana Yoshimoto; even the poetic word-play of Yoko Tawada whatever a readers taste, he ...
Here is an awesomely inventive novel about language, expression, and the creative process that courageously refuses to take refuge in pretentious inaccessibility. No literal description of Sayonara, Gagsters' plot could ever do it justice--you gotta read it to understand it.
Expert tips and techniques for building plastic, wood, plaster, paper, and metal structures. Includes roofing, painting, weathering, and detailing information. 8 1/2 x 11; 64 pgs.; 125 b&w photos: softcover.
Banana Youshimoto's depiction of the lives of Japanese youth has changed her country's literature and earned international acclaim. In her latest work, she delivers two tales of resonant grace, of young women coming to terms with change and heartbreak.
Expert ideas that bring a layout to life! Shows how to create rocks, trees, bushes, water, buildings, backgrounds, and backdrops for an impressive and inexpensive display. Outstanding photos, diagrams, and techniques from Model Railroader magazine. 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 116 pgs.; 93 b&w and 137 color illus.; softcover.
Maria and Tsugumi are cousins whose relationship has veered between antagonism and affection. Tsugumi is chronically ill as well as bad-tempered, and Maria suffers from the fact that her parents never married. As an adult, Maria looks back fondly on the last summer when, as a teenager, she stayed with Tsugumi and her family at the inn they run.
Lists nearly 600 shortline and regional railroads in the United States and Canada. Includes line history, locations, radio frequencies, and locomotive data. By Edward A. Lewis. 8 1/2 x 5 1/2; 368 pgs.; 100 b&w photos; softcover.
It's the details that make layouts realistic! Learn how to age and weather landscapes, roads, vehicles, buildings, signs, locomotives, and rolling stock for HO, N, O, and S scale layouts. Includes diagrams, photographs, and tips and techniques suitable for any layout. From Model Railroader magazine. 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 104 pgs.; 50 b&w and 150 color ...
Gets beginners off to a great start! Introduces the hobby of astronomy with observation and photographic tips. Identifies the best sky objects to observe using the naked eye, binoculars, and backyard telescopes. By David J. Eicher, managing editor of Astronomy magazine. 7 3/8 x 9 5/8; 166 pgs.; 80 b&w and 80 color photos; softcover.
Provides the construction steps for building a walkaround 4 x 8 layout. Photographs, diagrams, and helpful instructions show how to construct benchwork and scenery, lay track, build detailed structures, weather freight cars, and more. By Jim Kelly, managing editor of Model Railroader magazine. 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 88 pgs.; 100+ color photos: 55 illus.; ...
This book gives unique insights into Supply Chain Event Management (SCEM) of world leading companies. Aims, methods, instruments as well as resources and budgets in "Supply Chain Event Management" are discussed. The reader will gain strong understanding in the way to deal with problems along the supply chain and how to avoid them. "Supply Chain ...
Offers tips and techniques for planning, building, and operating N scale layouts. Includes an explanation of locomotive types and detailed photographs of outstanding layouts. By Russ Larson. 8 1/4 x 11 1/4; 104 pgs.; 218 b&w and 60 color photos; 40 illus.; softcover.
Teaches how to build sturdy model bridges and trestles of stunning realism. Includes instruction plans, prototype photographs, and over 20 sets of scale drawings for scratchbuilding, kitbashing, or modifying commercial bridge kits. From Model Railroader magazine. 8 1/4 x 11 1/4; 152 pgs.; 100 b&w photos; 100 illus.; softcover.
Shows how to photograph trains like a pro. Includes more than 130 magnificent photos and suggests 20 of the best spots to photograph trains. Includes tips and techniques on photo, lighting, camera equipment, and editing photos for publication. By Gary J. Benson. 8 1/4 x 11 1/4; 148 pgs.; 130 color photos.
Teaches how to paint scale figures from a number of periods in military history, and gives expert advice on choosing tools, displaying figures, and creating simple dioramas. By Lynn Kessler and Don Winar. 8 1/4 x 11 1/4; 84 pgs.; 81 b&w and 116 color photos; softcover.
Teaches how to fly these silent and challenging radio control plates. Explains sailplane and glider aerodynamics, equipment, and flying techniques. By Robert T. Motazedi. 8 1/4 x 11 1/4; 88 pgs.; 120 b&w and 30+ color photos; 28 illus.; softcover.
Answers many of the most-asked astronomical questions: Does intelligent life exist around the nearest star to our Sun? Who are we in the grand scheme of the cosmos? From alternative theories of the origin of our universe to locating black holes, this book describes what's going on today in professional astronomy.
Gives beginners practical advice on tools, building, painting, detailing, and applying decals to scale model planes, tanks, and ships. Includes shortcuts and innovations that deliver quality and realism to all types of scale models. From FineScale Modeler magazine.
Shows how to build a model sailboat and sail it like a pro. Teaches sailboat selection, construction, radio control installation. and sailing techniques. Discusses tools and equipment, hull and sail construction, and competing in races. By Thomas J. Houle. 8 1/4 x 11 1/4; 64 pgs.; 70 b&w photos; 35+ diagrams; softcover.
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