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monkeys fall out of trees
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| by nina s. ragle | |
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This beautifully illustrated book contains 287 intriguing verbal traditions for all to share. These proverbs are insights into the cultural, social and business life of Japan. They reveal a nation's character in a concise, amusing and witty style. Each proverb is written in kanji, Romanized Japanese and English. The author explores the historical significance of each proverb and in many cases demonstrates how John Y. Naka, known as "Shogun of American Bonsai," uses the proverb to suggest the philosophical aspects of Japanese art forms. Naka-san's customized versions of the traditional proverbs have become known as "Nakaisms." Amaze your friends, learn Nakanese! Now that you have eaten the poison, you may as well eat the dish! In addition, John Naka has drawn nine humorous illustrations created exclusively for this book. |
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| About the
author Nina Ragle attended the University of Wisconsin in Madison where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in philosophy with a minor in geology. After teaching in New York City, she moved to California were she lives with her husband, Larry, in Laguna Beach. She has traveled to Japan and is a member of California Aiseki Kai, California Bonsai Society, and also Ko Fu Bonsai Kai. |
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