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Makoto e-Zine

by Clay Boutwell, Yumi Boutwell ...

Series Book 1 - Makoto e-Zine
Recommended for beginners and lower intermediates of Japanese.PDF & MP3s of the stories read by a native Japanese speaker included--download link found on the first page. Listen while reading.The Fun Japanese Not Found in Textbooks. If you like our readers and lessons, you will love Makoto, the new e-zine filled with articles on kanji, culture, idioms, proverbs, geography, history, etymology, JLPT ... Read more

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Recommended for beginners and lower intermediates of Japanese.PDF & MP3s of the stories read by a native Japanese speaker included--download link found on the first page. Listen while reading.The Fun Japanese Not Found in Textbooks. If you like our readers and lessons, you will love Makoto, the new e-zine filled with articles on kanji, culture, idioms, proverbs, geography, history, etymology, JLPT
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Peace Party Massacre, The

A 19th Century Historical Murder Mystery

by Clay Boutwell ...

Narrated by Clay Boutwell ...

Series series The Agora Mystery Series
Unabridged

1 hour 12 min

Kidnapped! An honorable man has gone missing and his wife is not in the least helpful. The sheriff dithers and every day brings death closer to a reality.It is late 1865. After hostilities cease, the Agora Society, led by the indomitable Carl Brooke, sends a group to aid the reconstruction of Wilmington Port in North Carolina and to encourage its sister society, the Nec Temere.Unknown to the ... Read more

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Kidnapped! An honorable man has gone missing and his wife is not in the least helpful. The sheriff dithers and every day brings death closer to a reality.It is late 1865. After hostilities cease, the Agora Society, led by the indomitable Carl Brooke, sends a group to aid the reconstruction of Wilmington Port in North Carolina and to encourage its sister society, the Nec Temere.Unknown to the
... Read more
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Penitent Thief, The

A 19th Century Historical Murder Mystery

by Clay Boutwell ...

Narrated by Clay Boutwell ...

Series series The Agora Mystery Series
Unabridged

58 min

A string of thefts ends in a grisly murder. Certain evidence leads Captain Barnwell to suspect a former thief, Rutherford Nordlinger as the culprit. Carl Brooke becomes personally involved as Nordlinger's guilt is questioned.--In the style of Arthur Conan Doyle, Clay Boutwell brings back the Agora Society and its premiere scholar, Carl Brooke. This is the second novella in the Agora Series, the ... Read more

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A string of thefts ends in a grisly murder. Certain evidence leads Captain Barnwell to suspect a former thief, Rutherford Nordlinger as the culprit. Carl Brooke becomes personally involved as Nordlinger's guilt is questioned.--In the style of Arthur Conan Doyle, Clay Boutwell brings back the Agora Society and its premiere scholar, Carl Brooke. This is the second novella in the Agora Series, the
... Read more
Learn Japanese through Haiku - Natsume Soseki

Enjoy Japanese culture while building your vocabulary and grammar

by Clay Boutwell, Yumi Boutwell ...

Enjoy and Fully Understand 25 haiku by 夏目漱石（なつめそうせき）Natsume Sōseki (1867–1916)Everyone knows Natsume Sōseki the novelist — 吾輩は猫である, 坊っちゃん, こころ — the man whose face was on the 1000 yen note. What most people don't know, even many Japanese, is that Sōseki was also a serious haiku poet. He studied under 正岡子規 (Masaoka Shiki), the father of modern haiku, and kept writing poems throughout his life — ... Read more

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Enjoy and Fully Understand 25 haiku by 夏目漱石（なつめそうせき）Natsume Sōseki (1867–1916)Everyone knows Natsume Sōseki the novelist — 吾輩は猫である, 坊っちゃん, こころ — the man whose face was on the 1000 yen note. What most people don't know, even many Japanese, is that Sōseki was also a serious haiku poet. He studied under 正岡子規 (Masaoka Shiki), the father of modern haiku, and kept writing poems throughout his life —
... Read more
Beyond the Numbers

A Reader on Population, Consumption and the Environment

by J. Boutwell, G. Rathjens, Judy Norsigian, Sharon Stanton Russell, David E. Horlacher, Adrienne Germain, Jane Ordway, Judith Bruce, Anrudh Jain, Barbara S. Mensch, Christopher Elias, Nafis Sadik, Nancy Yu Ping Chen, Hania Zlotnick, Steven Sinding, John Ross, Allan Rosenfield, Lynn Freedman, Cynthia B. Lloyd, Michael S. Teitelbaum, Ruth Macklin, Don Edwards, Frank Sharry, Jodi Jacobson, Frances Kissling, Peter J. Donaldson, Amy Ong Tsui, F. Landis MacKellar, Carl Haub, Martha Farnsworth Riche, Sharon L. Camp, Judith Lichtenberg, L. Anathea Brooks, Robert Fox, Ruth Dixon Mueller, Denese Shirvington, Susan Power Bratton, Judith Heerwagen, Fatima Vianna Mello, Mahmoud F. Fathalla, M. Teresita de Barbieri, Russel Barsh, Teresa Chandler, Emma Rothschild, T. Homer Dixon ...

Beyond the Numbers presents a thought-provoking series of essays by leading authorities on issues of population and consumption. The essays both define the poles of debate and explore common ground beyond the polarized rhetoric.Specific chapters consider each of the broad topics addressed at the International Conference on Population and Development held in September 1994 in Cairo, Egypt. The ... Read more

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Beyond the Numbers presents a thought-provoking series of essays by leading authorities on issues of population and consumption. The essays both define the poles of debate and explore common ground beyond the polarized rhetoric.Specific chapters consider each of the broad topics addressed at the International Conference on Population and Development held in September 1994 in Cairo, Egypt. The
... Read more
Learn Japanese with Stories #1: Hikoichi

The Easy Way to Read, Listen, and Learn from Japanese Folklore, Tales, and Stories

by Clay Boutwell, Yumi Boutwell ...

Series Book 1 - Learn Japanese with Stories
Four classic Hikoichi folktales — every sentence broken down for upper-beginner readers of Japanese.Hikoichi is the clever young man of Kyushu legend who outwits lords, tengu, and the occasional smug retainer with nothing but quick thinking and a straight face. This volume gathers four of his most beloved stories, presented in full Japanese with line-by-line vocabulary, grammar notes, native ... Read more

$6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Four classic Hikoichi folktales — every sentence broken down for upper-beginner readers of Japanese.Hikoichi is the clever young man of Kyushu legend who outwits lords, tengu, and the occasional smug retainer with nothing but quick thinking and a straight face. This volume gathers four of his most beloved stories, presented in full Japanese with line-by-line vocabulary, grammar notes, native
... Read more
Learn Japanese through Haiku - Kobayashi Issa

Enjoy Japanese culture while building your vocabulary and grammar

by Clay Boutwell, Yumi Boutwell ...

Enjoy and Fully Understand 25 haiku by 小林一茶 (こばやしいっさ) Kobayashi Issa (1763-1828)Haiku fascinates people worldwide—so much emotion and meaning can be conveyed with so few words. Yet, few outside of Japan can truly appreciate Japanese haiku in its original form. While good translations can capture the essence of the words, the nuances and cultural aspects are often lost.This book is designed to ... Read more

$6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Enjoy and Fully Understand 25 haiku by 小林一茶 (こばやしいっさ) Kobayashi Issa (1763-1828)Haiku fascinates people worldwide—so much emotion and meaning can be conveyed with so few words. Yet, few outside of Japan can truly appreciate Japanese haiku in its original form. While good translations can capture the essence of the words, the nuances and cultural aspects are often lost.This book is designed to
... Read more
About the Sengoku and Edo Periods

Read, Listen, and Learn with Japanese Essays

by Clay Boutwell, Yumi Boutwell ...

Series Book 5 - Japan's Jidai
Discover the Chaos and Calm of Feudal Japan—While Leveling Up Your Japanese!Japan’s Jidai Series Volume 5: Sengoku & Edo PeriodsReady for some serious drama? From the brutal battlefield tactics of Oda Nobunaga to the peaceful tea ceremonies of the Tokugawa era, this book dives into two of Japan’s most iconic periods—and helps you sharpen your Japanese skills along the way!What’s Inside?✅ ... Read more

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Discover the Chaos and Calm of Feudal Japan—While Leveling Up Your Japanese!Japan’s Jidai Series Volume 5: Sengoku & Edo PeriodsReady for some serious drama? From the brutal battlefield tactics of Oda Nobunaga to the peaceful tea ceremonies of the Tokugawa era, this book dives into two of Japan’s most iconic periods—and helps you sharpen your Japanese skills along the way!What’s Inside?✅
... Read more
Makoto Magazine for Learners of Japanese #75

Makoto Magazine for Learners of Japanese, #75

by Clay Boutwell, Yumi Boutwell ...

Series Book 75 - Makoto Magazine for Learners of Japanese
Makoto E-Zine Series #75: The Fun Japanese Not Found in TextbooksFor Beginners to Lower Intermediates: Boost Your Japanese Journey Today!Page Count: 61 PagesFormats: Download the PDF and ePub for No Extra ChargeAudio: 31 High-Quality Sound FilesInteractive Learning: Scan QR Codes for Quick Access to Sound FilesExclusive Bonus: Free Anki Flashcard Deck (Tailored for this issue's main story) Now F.. ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Makoto E-Zine Series #75: The Fun Japanese Not Found in TextbooksFor Beginners to Lower Intermediates: Boost Your Japanese Journey Today!Page Count: 61 PagesFormats: Download the PDF and ePub for No Extra ChargeAudio: 31 High-Quality Sound FilesInteractive Learning: Scan QR Codes for Quick Access to Sound FilesExclusive Bonus: Free Anki Flashcard Deck (Tailored for this issue's main story) Now F..
... Read more
Learn Japanese Through Haiku: Basho

by Clay Boutwell, Yumi Boutwell ...

Series Book 1 - Learn Japanese through Haiku
Discover and Understand the Timeless Haiku of Matsuo Bashō (1644–1694)Haiku has captivated readers for centuries—so much emotion and meaning distilled into so few words. Yet, outside Japan, the beauty of haiku is often experienced only in translation. While good translations can capture the spirit, much of the nuance, wordplay, and cultural depth is lost.This book is designed for beginner to ... Read more

$6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Discover and Understand the Timeless Haiku of Matsuo Bashō (1644–1694)Haiku has captivated readers for centuries—so much emotion and meaning distilled into so few words. Yet, outside Japan, the beauty of haiku is often experienced only in translation. While good translations can capture the spirit, much of the nuance, wordplay, and cultural depth is lost.This book is designed for beginner to
... Read more
Japanese Vocabulary for JLPT N5

Master the Japanese Language Proficiency Test N5

by Clay Boutwell, Yumi Boutwell ...

Series Book 1 - Japanese Language Proficiency Test N5
Master the Essential Vocabulary for JLPT N5 — Now Enhanced with Makoto+ Sentence Explorer!Just starting your Japanese journey? This newly updated JLPT N5 Vocabulary Book is your ultimate beginner’s guide to the most important words you’ll need to pass the exam—and build a rock-solid foundation for long-term Japanese fluency.With 1,445 crystal-clear audio recordings, intelligent Anki flashcards, ... Read more

$6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Master the Essential Vocabulary for JLPT N5 — Now Enhanced with Makoto+ Sentence Explorer!Just starting your Japanese journey? This newly updated JLPT N5 Vocabulary Book is your ultimate beginner’s guide to the most important words you’ll need to pass the exam—and build a rock-solid foundation for long-term Japanese fluency.With 1,445 crystal-clear audio recordings, intelligent Anki flashcards,
... Read more
Beginning Japanese Phrases

Podcast Episodes 31-60

by Clay Boutwell, Yumi Boutwell ...

Series Book 2 - Beginning Japanese Phrases
This series is based on a weekly podcast we produce called (unimaginatively) Beginning Japanese Phrases. This book is the second in the series which covers podcasts 31-60.FORMAT OF THIS BOOKAs we do in the podcast, we'll introduce one useful Japanese word, phrase, or grammatical function. Then we'll breakdown an example sentence using that word within a common context.Each example sentence will ... Read more

$6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This series is based on a weekly podcast we produce called (unimaginatively) Beginning Japanese Phrases. This book is the second in the series which covers podcasts 31-60.FORMAT OF THIS BOOKAs we do in the podcast, we'll introduce one useful Japanese word, phrase, or grammatical function. Then we'll breakdown an example sentence using that word within a common context.Each example sentence will
... Read more

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Learn Japanese through Haiku - Kobayashi Issa

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