Learning Japanese Hiragana and Katakana
- 128 pages
- 5 hours of reading
Kenneth Henshall Books
Kenneth G. Henshall is a distinguished scholar of Japanese literature and history, whose work focuses on conveying cultural heritage through translations and original writings. His profound understanding of the Japanese language and culture is evident in his ability to translate complex texts while also approaching the explanation and memorization of Japanese characters. Henshall's academic insight, supported by extensive education and teaching experience at universities worldwide, allows him to offer readers a rich and informative perspective on Japanese culture.
Historical Dictionary of Japan to 1945
- 630 pages
- 23 hours of reading
The book offers a comprehensive exploration of Japan's early history, featuring a detailed chronology, an introductory essay, and extensive appendices. With over 800 cross-referenced dictionary entries, it highlights significant people, organizations, activities, and events up to 1945. This resource is designed for both academics and general readers seeking quick and reliable information about Japan's historical context.
Asperger Syndrome, the Universe and Everything
- 109 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Kenneth Hall was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome at the age of eight. He is in a unique position to describe some of the inner experiences and perceptions of autism in childhood. He has a warm and positive attitude to AS which other children will find inspiring. Insights, struggles and joys are recounted vividly in a frank and humorous way. schovat popis
A History of Japan
- 288 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Japan's impact on the modern world has been enormous. It occupies just one 300th of the planet's land area, yet came to wield one sixth of the world's economic power. Just 150 years ago it was an obscure land of paddy fields and feudal despots. Within 50 years it became a major imperial power – it's so-called 'First Miracle'. After defeat in the Second World War, when Japan came close to annihilation, within 25 years it recovered remarkably to become the world's third biggest economy – it's 'Second Miracle'. It is now not only an economic superpower, but also a technological and cultural superpower. True miracles have no explanation: Japan's 'miracles' do. The nation's success lies in deeply ingrained historical values, such as a pragmatic determination to succeed. The world can learn much from Japan, and its story is told in these pages. Covering the full sweep of Japanese history, from ancient to contemporary, this book explores Japan's enormous impact on the modern world, and how vital it is to examine the past and culture of the country in order to full understand its achievements and responses. Now in its third edition, this book is usefully updated and revised.
With its succinct, focussed and easy-to-follow approach covering both AS and A2, Revision Express is the fast and effective route to exam success. This new edition has been fully revised and updated for the new A-levels.
Ken Hall takes us on a spectacular new journey round Arran using archive material from his extensive collection. Puffers and paddle-steamers agriculture and industry (what little there was) are included as are all the settlements on the Brodick Invercloy Corrie Sannox Lochranza Catacol Pirnmill Machrie Shiskine Blackwaterfoot Sliddery Kilmory Lagg Kildonan Shannochie Dippin Whiting Bay King's Cross and Lamlash. If you love Arran you'll love this book.
Japonia to kraj o niezmiernie bogatej tradycji, kulturze i historii. Poszczególne zagadnienia zaprezentowano w porządku chronologicznym. Szczególnie dużo uwagi i miejsca autor poświęca analizie przyczyn i okoliczności, które doprowadziły Japonię do światowego prymatu gospodarczego w drugiej połowie XX w. Przejrzysta struktura książki pozwala wyraźnie pokazać pojawianie się, zanikanie i odradzanie poszczególnych wartości i zwyczajów na przestrzeni wieków. Autor stara się potraktować dzieje Japonii w sposób syntetyczny i wytłumaczyć, na czym polega ich specyfika.