Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

Midoriya inherits the superpower of the world’s greatest hero, but greatness won’t come easy. Take your art PLUS ULTRA with My Hero Academia: The Official Easy Illustration Guide. Superartist Mika Fujisawa is here to teach you the quickest and most fun way to draw your favourite heroes, whether you’ve never picked up a pencil or you’re already a manga master!

From knotting a simple spiral bracelet to creating a boho wall hanging--macrame has never been easier or more stylish. In this book, Japanese macrame and handicraft guru Harumi Kageyama presents illustrated step-by-step lessons that introduce you to 28 different knots and 30 innovative projects, including ornamental, wearable, and useful items such as: Reusable shopping bags that look chic and cut down on waste Knotted handbags and pouches that add a boho touch to any outfit An ornamental feather to embellish just about anything Spiral bracelets that call back to everyone's favorite friendship bracelets Covers to transform glass jars into unique decorative objects for events or home decor And more! While this book offers practical instructions and opportunities to practice what you've learned, it also serves as a resource for inspiration. Once you get the hang of the basics, your imagination and creativity will take over.

The objective of Document Analysis and Recognition (DAR) is to recognize the text and graphical components of a document and to extract information. This book is a collection of research papers and state-of-the-art reviews by leading researchers all over the world. It includes pointers to challenges and opportunities for future research directions. The main goal of the book is to identify good practices for the use of learning strategies in DAR.

This book clearly shows the importance, usefulness, and powerfulness of current optimization technologies, in particular, mixed-integer programming and its remarkable applications. It is intended to be the definitive study of state-of-the-art optimization technologies for students, academic researchers, and non-professionals in industry. The chapters of this book are based on a collection of selected and extended papers from the "IMI Workshop on Optimization in the Real World" held in October 2014 in Japan.

The objective of Document Analysis and Recognition (DAR) is to recognize the text and graphical components of a document and to extract information. This book is a collection of research papers and state-of-the-art reviews by leading researchers all over the world. It includes pointers to challenges and opportunities for future research directions. The main goal of the book is to identify good practices for the use of learning strategies in DAR.

How do the Japanese about their native philosophy, Shinto, a decade and a half after its abolishment as a state religion by the Western Allies? // What is its relationship to Buddhism, and particularly to Zen? // How modern can this very ancient creed ever be? // These are some of the questions considered in this study by Dr. Chikao Fujisawa, who specialized in the study of traditional Japanese philosophy and its effect on modern society. // Zen and Shinto is a strong plea to rectify the steps taken to eradicate Shinto, the very substance of Japanese life and thought. At the same time, it offers new insight into the amazing adaptability of the Japanese psyche its depth, vitality and universality and its remarkable capacity to assimilate foreign thought and ideas, and thus contribute to the world s hope for permanent peace. // Dr. Chikao Fujisawa was a Japanese philosopher and historian, and he lectured on the topics at Nihon University. He believed in preserving Japanese customs, and as such he was a strong supporter of reintroducing Shinto and Zen traditions to Japan s youth.

Ireland-Japan Connections and Crossings celebrates sixty-five years of Irish-Japanese diplomatic relations and its publication is one part of a number of commemorative events designed to cherish past and future relations between the two countries.The book is a celebration of each country and their influences on one another. It is impossible to document these in their entirety; and this is not the purpose of the book. The articles, stories and poems in this book are a selection from a very wide and deep source. Covering a broad spectrum, the contributions fall into a number of defined categories: diplomatic, economic, history and culture, education, memoir and poetry. We hope that the book will encourage and inspire readers to continue to read, enquire and travel into these unique, well-connected islands.

Kai and Riko are settling into a comfortable and easy phase of their new dating status. Not all relationships are so easy, though... Kagura, the daughter of a Shinto Shrine, and Tora, son of the Buddhist Temple, have an aggressive cat-vs-dog schtick. However, is it possible that the Divine has interceded on their behalf?

Kagura has finally confessed her long-held affection for Toramaru, but the Buddhist playboy doesn't seem to understand her feelings... Though Kagura has been freed from pretending, Tora must now confront his changed relationship with his childhood best friend!

Kai and Riko are settling into a comfortable and easy phase of their new dating status. Not all relationships are so easy, though... Kagura, the daughter of a Shinto Shrine, and Tora, son of the Buddhist Temple, have an aggressive cat-vs-dog schtick. However, is it possible that the Divine has interceded on their behalf?

School can't teach you everything, especially when it comes to love! No matter how much a guy studies, it still won't be enough to turn around his terrible luck with romance! Just as an apple can never return to the tree it fell from, is unrequited love destined to never be reciprocated...?

Playboy Kai and Tomboy Riko make for an unlikely couple in this adorable and hilarious shoujo romance!

Before Ekichi Onizuka would become the greatest teacher in the world, he and Ryuji Danma were members of an infamous biker gang, Oni Baku. When not out riding around and getting into trouble, this duo could be found in school, trying to pick up young women.

Love, right? I was sure it was love... There's no easy way to get over a first love, as Kai and Riko are both loath to find out. With the announcement of Suwa and Akemi's marriage, Riko has been forced to deal with her long secret feelings, and is surprised to find affection for someone else stirring underneath...

Playboy Kai and Tomboy Riko make for an unlikely couple in this adorable and hilarious shoujo romance!