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AI (Japan Through John Lennon's Eyes - A Personal Sketchbook)

John Lennon's ingenious sketches depicting the words, phrases, and actions he was learning in Japanese. A rare insight into John's creative genius - a glimpse at how he perceived both ordinary events and the spiritual concepts of Japan. With the original Japanese letters, transliteration and English translation for each word, phrase or sentence, this is a great tool for students learning Japanese.

Principles of Japanese discourse

This is the first book on Japanese rhetorical style and strategy ever made available for English readers. Professor Maynard presents, in thirty entries, clear explication of Japanese discourse organization and detailed analysis of the rhetorical strategies used. Also included are practice readings ... read more