{"title":"A. L. Sadler","description":"A.L. Sadler was Professor of Oriental Studies at the University of Sydney for twenty-six years as well as Professor of Japanese at the Royal Military College of Australia. Among his works are Shogun: The Life of Tokugawa Ieyasu, A Short History of Japanese Architecture, A Short History of Japan, The Ten Foot Square Hut,  and Tales of the Heike.  Laura C. Martin is an award-winning author who has studied the complexities of plants for decades. She served as the garden editor for Atlanta Homes \u0026amp; Lifestyles and Georgia magazine and has written for publications ranging from American Horticulturist to Better Homes \u0026amp; Gardens. She is the author of A History of Tea: The Life and Times of the World's Favorite Beverage.","products":[{"product_id":"the-japanese-tea-ceremony-cha-no-yu-and-the-zen-art-of-mindfulness-paperback","title":"The Japanese Tea Ceremony: Cha-No-Yu and the Zen Art of Mindfulness - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Japanese Tea Ceremony\u003c\/i\u003e is a detailed examination of the five-centuries-old tea ceremony--or \u003ci\u003eCha-no-Yu\u003c\/i\u003e in Japanese, literally \"hot water for tea\"--a cornerstone of Japanese culture and a core practice of Zen Buddhism. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Framed by intricately choreographed steps, the tea ceremony is as much about the search for enlightenment as it is about serving tea. Within the serenity of the tea room, the ceremony, with its highly formal structure, becomes an object of focus for meditation. As the water is heated and the tea is served, the ultimate goal is losing the sense of self while gaining inner peace. The path to mindfulness runs through the center of the tea ceremony. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Abundantly illustrated with over 160 drawings and 40 color photos showing every aspect of the ceremony, this book takes readers on a complete tour of furniture and utensils, teahouses and gardens, and numerous other features of \u003ci\u003eCha-no-Yu\u003c\/i\u003e. It also delves into the many disciplines included within the broader framework of the tea ceremony--Japanese art, calligraphy, flower arrangements, architecture, gardening, and exquisite handicrafts. Learn more about the experiences of masters of the tea ceremony over the centuries and histories of the various schools and traditions of the art of tea. Full-color photos of tea bowls, teahouses, and gardens reveal the exquisite artistry of the cult of tea and this important Japanese tradition. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With a new foreword by award-winning author Laura C. Martin, \u003ci\u003eThe Japanese Tea Ceremony\u003c\/i\u003e is a fascinating exploration of the ritual and Zen philosophy of one of Japan's greatest customs, truly \"an epitome of Japanese civilization.\"","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51367726809311,"sku":"9784805315064","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/hQBJgA79yY9784805315064.webp?v=1789113385"},{"product_id":"shogun-the-life-and-times-of-tokugawa-ieyasu-japans-greatest-ruler-paperback","title":"Shogun: The Life and Times of Tokugawa Ieyasu: Japan's Greatest Ruler - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eUncover the true history behind the critically acclaimed FX\/Hulu series \"SHOGUN\" in this epic biography of the man who unified Medieval Japan. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor 700 years, Japan was ruled by military commanders who waged war against one another incessantly. \u003ci\u003eShogun\u003c\/i\u003e tells the fascinating story of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the man who finally unified and brought lasting peace to the nation. He established a new central government which enabled his descendants to rule Japan for the next 260 years--a period in which Japanese culture as we know it today flourished. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe dramatic episodes retold in this book include: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIeyasu's crushing victory at the Battle of Sekigahara, the largest battle ever fought in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHis creation of a new form of government with a centralized system of control that allowed his descendants to rule Japan peacefully for the next 15 generations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIeyasu's fateful decision to limit the spread of Christianity in Japan, ultimately banning the religion and massacring tens of thousands of ardent believers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the critically acclaimed FX\/Hulu series \"Shogun\" audiences witness producer Hiroyuki Sanada star as military leader \"Lord Yoshi Toranaga\" -- based on the real life of Tokugawa Ieyasu. This new edition highlights the drama and pageantry of Ieyasu's life and features a new foreword by leading Japanese military historian Alexander Bennett.","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51369502343391,"sku":"9784805317174","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/RNWgQyrY899784805317174.webp?v=1789142524"},{"product_id":"japanese-plays-classic-noh-kyogen-and-kabuki-works-paperback","title":"Japanese Plays: Classic Noh, Kyogen and Kabuki Works - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClassic works from Noh, Kyogen, and Kabuki theaters\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNothing reflects the beauty of life as much as Japanese theater. It is here that reality is held suspended and the mind is filled with words, music, dance, and mysticism. In this groundbreaking book, Professor A.L. Sadler's translations come alive, bringing the mysteries of Noh, Kyogen, and Kabuki to modern readers worldwide. This influential classic provides a cross-section of Japanese theater that gives the reader a sampler of its beauty and power. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSadler includes 40 plays spanning the following three genres: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNoh\u003c\/b\u003e--As the oldest form of Japanese drama, Noh is remarkable for its unique staging. It has a powerful ability to create a world that represents the iconic attributes that the Japanese hold in the highest esteem: family, patriotism, and honor. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKyogen\u003c\/b\u003e--Kyogen plays provide comic relief and typically center around the inversion of social hierarchies. Oftentimes, they are performed between the serious and stoic Noh plays. Similarly, Sadler's translated Kyogen pieces are layered between the Noh and the Kabuki plays in this book. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKabuki\u003c\/b\u003e -- The Kabuki plays were the theater of the common people of Japan and are characterized by visual spectacle. The course of time has given them the patina of folk art, making them precious cultural relics of Japan. Sadler selected these pieces for translation because of their lighter subject matter and relatively upbeat endings. 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