The Chrysanthemum and the Sword is a revealing look at how and why our cultures differ, making it the perfect introduction to Japanese history and customs.

The New York Times Almanac pays careful attention to significant issues. topics. and developments of the day and sets them in historical context. It gives the stories-and the stories behind the stories.

Edited by Paul A. Bennett, this collection brings together writings from various authors, offering insights into the art of bookmaking, paleography, and book design.

"--Peter H. Raven, Missouri Botanical Garden "Precise and accurate, a masterpiece of clarity and succinctness."--G. Ledyard Stebbins, University of California, Davis

Designed for general readers with little or no knowledge of Islam, this dictionary provides more than 2000 entries organized in an easy-to-use, A-Z format.

Aims to provide information on a variety of traditional and breakthrough issues in the complex phenomenon of domestic violence.

First Published in 2001. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

This new edition includes two new chapters and is revised and updated throughout to reflect how the revolution in electronic communication has transformed the field.

An A to Z format for quick reference, suggestions based on current language practice, chart of levels of speech and writing geared to context, descriptive and prescriptive entries, guidelines for nonsexist usage.

With its fresh translations by newer voices in the field, its broad scope, and its flowing style, this anthology places the immense riches of Chinese literature within easy reach.