Alfred Birnbaum Libri

Exploring the rich tapestry of Burmese design, this book delves into its intricate layers shaped by Chinese and Indian influences, revealing spiritual, religious, and political dimensions. It covers a wide range of topics, from traditional arts and crafts to significant architectural styles, both sacred and secular. Featuring over 500 vibrant photographs and insights from leading archaeological experts, it serves as an essential resource for enthusiasts of architecture, design, and the cultural heritage of Burma.

Il protagonista, un giornalista freelance costretto dalle circostanze a improvvisarsi detective, si muove tra cadaveri veri e presunti attraverso una Tokyo iperrealistica e notturna, una Sapporo resa ovattata da una nevicata perenne e la tranquillità illusoria dell'antica cittadina di Hakone. Una giovane ragazza dotata di poteri paranormali lo accompagna nella sua ricerca. Ma troviamo anche una receptionist troppo nervosa, un attore dal fascino irresistibile, un poeta con un braccio solo; e un salotto, a Honolulu, dove sei scheletri guardano la televisione. Esiste un collegamento fra tutte queste cose, un senso anche per chi ha perso l'orientamento. L'unico modo per trovarlo è non avere troppa paura, e un passo dopo l'altro continuare a danzare.

A marvelous hybrid of mythology and mystery, A Wild Sheep Chase""is the extraordinary literary thriller that launched Haruki Murakami's international reputation. It begins simply enough: A twenty-something advertising executive receives a postcard from a friend, and casually appropriates the image for an insurance company's advertisement. What he doesn't realize is that included in the pastoral scene is a mutant sheep with a star on its back, and in using this photo he has unwittingly captured the attention of a man in black who offers a menacing ultimatum: find the sheep or face dire consequences. Thus begins a surreal and elaborate quest that takes our hero from the urban haunts of Tokyo to the remote and snowy mountains of northern Japan, where he confronts not only the mythological sheep, but the confines of tradition and the demons deep within himself. Quirky and utterly captivating, A Wild Sheep Chase is Murakami at his astounding best.

Zen pro kočky potěší všechny ty, kteří přežili přísný vztah mistr-žák, jímž kočky vedou nás, lidi, k Pravdě. Více jak sedmdesát perokreseb zachycuje podstatu koček v kontemplaci, osvětluje tři sloupy Za-zenu, Za-svačiny, Za-zdřímnutí a odhalí tajná esoterická umění znamení v krabici s pískem. Ať jste hostem či pánem lstivého následovníka Stezky, zjistíte, že Zen pro kočky je transcendentní.