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  • Money and Me

    How to make your finances work harder for you and your family

    by Jonathan Clements ...
    'A compelling roadmap to a financial and personal life well lived' —William J. Bernstein, bestselling author, The Four Pillars of Investing'A****n honest guide to both financial success and how to live a meaningful life' —Nick Maggiulli, bestselling author, Just Keep Buying and The Wealth Ladder************It's called personal finance for a reason.H... ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • The Many Worlds of Takahata Isao

    by Lindsay Coleman, Rayna Denison, David Desser, Dr. Darren-Jon Ashmore, Jonathan Clements, Professor Thomas Lamarre, Dr. Helen McCarthy, Dr. Laura Montero-Plata0, Susan Napier1, Shiro Yoshioka2 ...
    Takahata Isao (1935–2018), often referred to as the “Second Pillar” of the renowned Studio Ghibli, is one of the most esteemed animation directors in the history of the form. He is also the first, and thus far the only, anime director to have a solo exhibition at the prestigious National Museum of Modern Art in Tokyo and was widely recognized for his advocacy of environmental and pacifist causes. ... Read more

    $26.59 USD

  • Mannerheim

    President, Soldier, Spy

    by Jonathan Clements ...
    Baron Gustaf Mannerheim was one of the greatest figures of the twentieth century, and the only man to be decorated by both sides in the Second World War. As a Finnish officer in Russian service, he witnessed the coronation of the last Tsar, and was both reprimanded for foolhardiness and decorated for bravery in the Russo-Japanese War. He spent two years undercover in Asia as an agent in the 'Great ... Read more

    $17.99 USD

  • A Short History of Beijing

    by Jonathan Clements ...
    A guide to the history of China’s capital, from before its rise to prominence as the seat of empires to the 2022 Winter Olympics.Before China’s capital became a sprawling megacity and international center of business and culture, its fortunes fluctuated under a dozen dynasties. It has been a capital for several states, including those headed by Mongolian chiefs and the glorious Ming emperors, ... Read more

    $13.69 USD

  • A Brief History of the Samurai

    by Jonathan Clements ...
    Series series Brief Histories
    'Clements has a knack for writing suspenseful sure-footed conflict scenes: His recounting of the Korean invasion led by samurai and daimyo Toyotomi Hideyoshi reads like a thriller. If you're looking for a samurai primer, Clements' guide will keep you on the hook' Japan Times, reviewed as part of an Essential Reading for Japanophiles seriesFrom a leading expert in Japanese history, this is one of ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • Brief History of Japan

    Samurai, Shogun and Zen: The Extraordinary Story of the Land of the Rising Sun

    by Jonathan Clements ...
    Series series Brief History of Asia Series
    This fascinating history tells the story of the people of Japan, from ancient teenage priest-queens to teeming hordes of salarymen, a nation that once sought to conquer China, yet also shut itself away for two centuries in self-imposed seclusion.First revealed to Westerners in the chronicles of Marco Polo, Japan was a legendary faraway land defended by a fearsome Kamikaze storm and ruled by a ... Read more

    $9.89 USD

  • A Brief History of Khubilai Khan

    Lord of Xanadu, Founder of the Yuan Dynasty, Emperor of China

    by Jonathan Clements ...
    Series series Brief Histories
    His grandfather was the bloodthirsty Mongol leader Genghis Khan, his mother a Christian princess. Groomed from childhood for a position of authority, Khubilai snatched the position of Great Khan, becoming the overlord of a Mongol federation that stretched from the Balkans to the Korean coast. His armies conquered the Asian kingdom of Dali and brought down the last defenders of imperial China ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • A Brief History of the Martial Arts

    East Asian Fighting Styles, from Kung Fu to Ninjutsu

    by Jonathan Clements ...
    Series series Brief Histories
    'If I had to pick a single general martial arts history book in English, I would recommend A Brief History of the Martial Arts by Dr Jonathan Clements'RICHARD BEITLICH, Martial History Team blogFrom Shaolin warrior monks to the movies of Bruce Lee, a new history of the evolution of East Asian styles of unarmed combat, from Kung Fu to NinjutsuFolk tales of the Shaolin Temple depict warrior monks ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • From Here to Financial Happiness

    Enrich Your Life in Just 77 Days

    by Jonathan Clements ...
    Just 77 days to a happier, more prosperous life!From Here to Financial Happiness is the day-by-day guide for anyone dreaming of a better life. Whether you’re dealing with debt, uncertain about retirement or simply want to get a grip on your finances, this book can put you on the road to happiness with a simple 11-week journey. Just 5-10 minutes a day to think about money, your habits, your goals, ... Read more

    $18.00 USD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • An Armchair Traveller's History of Tokyo

    by Jonathan Clements ...
    Series series Armchair Traveller's History
    With almost 13 million residents, Tokyo is now as much an icon of modernity as it is a city, with its neon-lit billboards, futuristic technology, and avant-garde fashion scene. But the long and fascinating history of Japan’s modern capital encompasses much, much more, and in An Armchair Traveller’s History of Tokyo, Jonathan Clements sketches the city’s amazing trajectory from its humble ... Read more

    $16.59 USD

  • A Brief History of China

    Dynasty, Revolution and Transformation: From the Middle Kingdom to the People's Republic

    by Jonathan Clements ...
    Series series Brief History of Asia Series
    A comprehensive, yet entertaining look at China's history through a modern lens.For millennia, China was the largest and richest nation on earth. Two centuries ago, however, its economy sank into a depression from which it had not fully recovered—until now. China's modern resurgence as the world's largest nation in terms of population and its second-largest economy—where 800 million people have ... Read more

    $9.89 USD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • The Art of Junji Ito Collection

    by Jonathan Clements ...
    A unique and official collection of concept art and artwork from the pioneering anime series Junji Ito Collection, based on the artwork of hugely popular horror manga icon Junji Ito.Discover the stunning and haunting artwork of Junji Ito Collection, a horror anthology anime based on the works of award-winning artist, writer and “Godfather of Horror Manga” Junji Ito.This book offers fans an ... Read more

    $19.99 USD