Archive for the ‘Culture and Languages’ Category

This practical guide is filled with tips on handling everyday and unexpected events, along with insights about key customs in Japan. It is a book that makes living and traveling in today’s Japan a fascinating and satisfying experience by helping readers to cross the culture bridge.

Title: Japan Made Easy
Author: Boyé Layfayette De Mente ‘53, is the author of more than 100 books and has been involved with Japan, China, Korea and Mexico since the late 1940s as a member of a U.S. intelligence agency, student, journalist, editor and author working out of Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong, Singapore and Mexico City. He is a graduate of Jochi University in Tokyo, and Thunderbird School of Global Management, in Glendale, Arizona. 
Price: $14.95
ISBN: 978-0844285283
Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 2 edition (December 11, 1996)
Description: Paperback, 264 pages
Information: www.amazon.com

Instant Japanese allows you to quickly and easily meet people, go shopping, ride the subway, ask for directions, order food and drinks, and much more! This thoroughly revised second edition of Boye Lafayette De Mente’s classic, bestselling phrase book shows students and travelers how to maximize their communication skills. The idea is simple-learn 100 words and say 1,000 things. The trick is knowing which words to learn. This book presents a basic vocabulary that will be used over and over again. All of the phrases are given in both standard Roman and Japanese scripts. A brief guide to pronunciation helps you say the phrases correctly. And an easy-to-use, 250 word vocabulary list allows you to translate from Japanese to English and vice-versa. Grammatical and cultural notes are presented in clear, accessible language.

Title: Instant Japanese: How to express 1,000 different ideas with just 100 key words and phrases!
Author: Boyé Layfayette De Mente ‘53, is the author of more than 100 books and has been involved with Japan, China, Korea and Mexico since the late 1940s as a member of a U.S. intelligence agency, student, journalist, editor and author working out of Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong, Singapore and Mexico City. He is a graduate of Jochi University in Tokyo, and Thunderbird School of Global Management, in Glendale, Arizona. 
Price: $6.95
ISBN: 978-0804833684
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing; Revised edition (November 2003)
Description: Paperback, 160 pages
Information: www.amazon.com

This handy book provides all the vocabulary and phrases you need for your first day in Japan. Revised and updated with Japanese syllabaric script and standard romanji transcription, this edition contains a unique phonetic system that will encourage you to try communicating on your own after just a few lessons. This book is a must have for all your expeditions to Japan!

Title: Survival Japanese: How to Communicate Without Fuss or Fear – Instantly
Author: Boyé Layfayette De Mente ‘53, is the author of more than 100 books and has been involved with Japan, China, Korea and Mexico since the late 1940s as a member of a U.S. intelligence agency, student, journalist, editor and author working out of Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong, Singapore and Mexico City. He is a graduate of Jochi University in Tokyo, and Thunderbird School of Global Management, in Glendale, Arizona. 
Price: $6.95
ISBN: 978-0804833684
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing; Revised edition (November 2003)
Description: Paperback, 160 pages
Information: www.amazon.com

With Japanese in Plain English, you can speak Japanese in no time! Its easy-to-use pronunciation system and straightforward presentation of the basics of the language-with plenty of useful sentences-help you break the language barrier quickly and confidently. How? All the words and phrases in this book are written in Roman script–in plain English–in a form you can use immediately and in the right context. Instantly you’ll know the basics of Japanese, from polite pleasantries to the latest technological jargon.

Title: Japanese in Plain English
Author: Boyé Layfayette De Mente ‘53, is the author of more than 100 books and has been involved with Japan, China, Korea and Mexico since the late 1940s as a member of a U.S. intelligence agency, student, journalist, editor and author working out of Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong, Singapore and Mexico City. He is a graduate of Jochi University in Tokyo, and Thunderbird School of Global Management, in Glendale, Arizona. 
Price: $14.95
ISBN: 978-0071482967
Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 2 edition (February 12, 2007)
Description: Paperback, 256 pages
Information: www.amazon.com

Everything you need to know to win at the business game in Japan is explained in this no-nonsense guide. Learn how to penetrate company bureaucracy, how to read the subtle signals of “belly talk,” how to win the name-card game and how to master the art of business at night. Here are all the practical tips and insider’s hints you need to come out on top in
your dealings with the Japanese.

Title: Business Guide to Japan: A Quick Guide to Opening Doors and Closing Deals
Author: Boyé Layfayette De Mente ‘53, is the author of more than 100 books and has been involved with Japan, China, Korea and Mexico since the late 1940s as a member of a U.S. intelligence agency, student, journalist, editor and author working out of Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong, Singapore and Mexico City. He is a graduate of Jochi University in Tokyo, and Thunderbird School of Global Management, in Glendale, Arizona. 
Price: $11.01
ISBN: 978-0804837606
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing; Revised edition (February 15, 2006)
Description: Paperback, 224 pages
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De Mente delves into his 60 years of experience of living in, working in, traveling in and writing 30-plus pioneer books on the Japanese way in all areas of life to present a smorgasbord of the many things that make Japan one of the most unusual, attractive and seductive countries in the world-with invaluable insights into how to enjoy the sensual and visual feast! He describes Japan as one of the world’s best travel destinations because of its amazing choice of food, accommodations and transportation system as well as is incomparable scenery, cultural treasures, night-time entertainment, traditions of hospitality and enlightened sexual customs. Whatever your interest may be, Exotic Japan will inform, delight, and titillate you. It includes survival- type key words and phrases in Japanese with their equivalents in English phonetics so you can pronounce them perfectly without any previous study or practice.

Title: Exotic Japan!: The Sensual and Visual Pleasures
Author: Boyé Layfayette De Mente ‘53, is the author of more than 100 books and has been involved with Japan, China, Korea and Mexico since the late 1940s as a member of a U.S. intelligence agency, student, journalist, editor and author working out of Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong, Singapore and Mexico City. He is a graduate of Jochi University in Tokyo, and Thunderbird School of Global Management, in Glendale, Arizona. 
Price: $14.95
ISBN: 978-0914778837
Publisher: Phoenix Books / Publishers; First Edition edition (October 27, 2009)
Description: Paperback, 162 pages
Information: www.amazon.com

This is an ideal introduction to Japanese thought and culture and a practical guide, both for anticipating Japanese behaviour and avoiding cultural faux pas. The companion will interest tourists, students and business travelers to Japan.

Title: The Japanese Have a Word for It: The Complete Guide to Japanese Thought and Culture
Author: Boyé Layfayette De Mente ‘53, is the author of more than 100 books and has been involved with Japan, China, Korea and Mexico since the late 1940s as a member of a U.S. intelligence agency, student, journalist, editor and author working out of Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong, Singapore and Mexico City. He is a graduate of Jochi University in Tokyo, and Thunderbird School of Global Management, in Glendale, Arizona. 
Price: $12.89
ISBN: 978-0844283166
Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (October 11, 1997)
Description: Paperback, 400 pages
Information: www.amazon.com

Westerners have traditionally been intrigued by Japanese attitudes and behaviors which have been perceived as ranging from cute, quaint, and seductive to strange and sometimes savage. The traditional dual character of the Japanese is generally attributed to cultural conditioning-strict conformity to standards set by the ruling powers and to sanctified custom-at the expense of individuality and personal freedom. The best and fastest way to an understanding of the traditional and emotional side of Japanese attitudes and behavior is through their “business and cultural code words”-key terms that reveal, in depth, their psychology and philosophy. In this book, De Mente offers personal insights into the extremes of Japanese behavior and into the dynamics of one of the world’s most fascinating societies.

Title: Japan’s Cultural Code Words: 233 Key Terms That Explain the Attitudes and Behavior of the Japanese
Author: Boyé Layfayette De Mente ‘53, is the author of more than 100 books and has been involved with Japan, China, Korea and Mexico since the late 1940s as a member of a U.S. intelligence agency, student, journalist, editor and author working out of Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong, Singapore and Mexico City. He is a graduate of Jochi University in Tokyo, and Thunderbird School of Global Management, in Glendale, Arizona. 
Price: $12.71
ISBN: 978-0804835749
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing (May 15, 2004)
Description: Paperback, 316 pages
Information: www.amazon.com

Throughout this book, De Mente offers invaluable advice to Westerners wishing to do business with the Japanese. In an all-new chapter, De Mente compares the Japanese and Western approaches to business pointing out the strengths and weaknesses of each. This is the one book on Japanese business structure and practices that offers explanations for what appears to many foreigners to be confusing and contradictory behaviour by their Japanese counterparts. As part of a rationale for Japan’s economic achievements, De Mente has formulated “Japan’s Five Commandments for Success,” which he presents here for the first time.

Title: Japanese Etiquette and Ethics in Business
Author: Boyé Layfayette De Mente ‘53, has been involved with Japan, China, Korea and Mexico since the late 1940s as a member of a U.S. intelligence agency, student, journalist, editor and author working out of Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong, Singapore and Mexico City. He is a graduate of Jochi University in Tokyo, and Thunderbird School of Global Management, in Glendale, Arizona.
Price: $15.58
ISBN: 978-0071448154
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 6th edition (November 1, 2004)
Description: Paperback, 190 pages
Information: www.amazon.com

This phrase book for travelers includes 100 key words to unlock the secret of instant communication. The idea is simple- learn 100 words and say 1,000 things. This book presents the basic vocabulary that will be used over and over again. All words are repeated in different combinations, building familiarity without effort. All phrases are given in both simplified Chinese characters and standard Hanoi Pinyin romanization. A brief guide to pronunciation allows the user to say the phrases correctly.

Title: Instant Chinese: How to express 1,000 different ideas with just 100 key words and phrases
Author: Boyé Layfayette De Mente ‘53, has been involved with Japan, China, Korea and Mexico since the late 1940s as a member of a U.S. intelligence agency, student, journalist, editor and author working out of Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong, Singapore and Mexico City. He is a graduate of Jochi University in Tokyo, and Thunderbird School of Global Management, in Glendale, Arizona.
Price: $6.95
ISBN: 978-0804833745
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing (November 15, 2004)
Description: Paperback, 128 pages
Information: www.amazon.com