A bold English adventurer; an invincible Japanese warlord; a beautiful woman torn between two ways of life, two ways of love – all brought together in an extraordinary saga of a time and a place aflame with conflict, passion, ambition, lust, and the struggle for power.
James Clavell’s Shōgun is a modern classic, a masterpiece of historical fiction that will continue to endure for decades to come.
This book fills an existing gap in language learning motivation research by examining the applications of current motivational theories and models from WEIRD (Western, educated, industrialized, rich, developed) contexts to educational systems in Asian contexts. All chapters are focused on second language (L2) motivation as it applies to the EFL situation in Asian countries where English is a mandatory subject in school. Themes in the volume cover the use of possible L2 selves as a theoretical model of motivation, the role of teacher motivation and demotivation in non-European educational systems, study abroad, motivation among adolescents, cross-cultural differences in learner motivation among Asian cultures and the influence of native speakerism on language motivation and cultural identity. This book will appeal to ESL/EFL educators, postgraduate students, researchers and teacher-trainers both inside and outside Asian countries, who are interested in research on L2 motivation in general and within Asian contexts in particular.
Asian Inspiration is a treasury of illustration, art, and graphics that draw themes and visual inspiration from the diverse cultures of Asia. Be it a reference to an artist’s cultural roots, or an expression inspired by a designer’s deep affection for Eastern art, the work included represents a unique perspective on distinctly Asian art styles, myths, philosophies, and popular culture from a variety of time periods. With a multitude of event posters, prints, murals and advertisements, this title is perfect for anyone with an appreciation for Asian culture and aesthetics.
Words are the foundations of cultures, societies, and individuals. Words help us connect with both our ancestors and our contemporaries. Words and expressed thoughts are often the seeds that lead to personal change, growth, and development. They are the building blocks that touch, arouse, provoke, and stir the individual passions and desires that stimulate personal motivation. Words that stand the test of time, such as the ones found in Asian Words of Inspiration, and are passed down from generation to generation assume an aura of greatness and significance enhanced by their longevity. Within Asian Words of Inspiration you will find over 700 motivational quotations, thoughts, and phrases from some of Asia’s leading thinkers: Buddha, Confucius, Dalai Lama, Gandhi, Nisargadatta Maharaj, Lao-Tzu, Paramahansa Yogananda, Rumi and many others. These quotations will provide readers with a wealth of beliefs and ideas to spark their own personal inspiration on: self-awareness, mindfulness and being present, peace and peacefulness, love, your life’s journey, attaining personal goals, and the mystical, supernatural topic of interconnectedness. Reflecting on the words of wisdom and thoughts within Asian Words of Inspiration will provide inspiration and motivation for your own personal growth and development. Asian Words of Inspiration is part of the Asian Words of Wisdom series of books by Steven Howard. In his Asian Words of Wisdom series of books, Howard, who lived in Singapore for 21 years, shares hundreds of quotes from across Asia that moved, impressed, or got him thinking a bit harder, deeper, or even more lightly.
