A goblin with no body and a monster with no face. A resourceful samurai and a faithful daughter. A spirit of the moon and a dragon king. This collection of 15 traditional Japanese folktales transports listeners to a time of adventure and enchantment. Drawn from the works of folklorists Lafcadio Hearn and Yei Theodora Ozaki, these tales are by turns terrifying, exhilarating, and poetic.

This book will help you appreciate the significance of Japan's own religion in everyday life, recognize the key traditions and festivals of the Shinto year, understand what you will see at Shinto shrines and in Shinto rituals, and gain insights into the controversies surrounding Shinto politics and nationalism.

This is a wonderful collection of the most popular and important stories from the Old and New Testament.

The teachings of Shunryu Suzuki have served for innumerable people as the gateway to Zen practice and meditation. In Zen Is Right Now, devoted student and biographer David Chadwick sheds new light on Suzuki’s presence and teachings through selected quotes from his lectures and a variety of stories told by his students.

Embark on a captivating journey into the heart of Japanese mythology with Japanese Mythology for Beginners: Amaterasu, Susanoo, and the Kami of Shinto Legend. This audiobook offers an accessible and engaging exploration of Japan's rich mythological tapestry, delving into the stories and deities that have shaped its cultural and spiritual landscape for centuries.

What if somebody told that your day-to-day conversations could immediately improve every relationship in your life? In this audiobook, you’ll discover one of the most valuable (yet surprisingly little-known) ways to sharpen your communication skills. Whatever kind of relationship you want to improve, this guide provides you with simple, practical, proven techniques for improving any kind of relationship in your life.

The 80/20 Principle, also known as the Pareto Principle, is a powerful concept that has been widely applied in various fields such as economics, business, and personal development. The principle states that in many situations, roughly 80% of effects come from 20% of the causes. This means that a small number of inputs (the 20%) are responsible for a large proportion of outputs (the 80%). In this audiobook, you will learn about the 80/20 Principle, and how you can use it to improve your productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness in various areas of your life.

日本最古の物語が誘うロマンあふれる古代世界古典文学の主要作品をセレクトし、現代語訳と原文とで構成した「日本の古典をよむ」（全20冊）シリーズの1冊です。

睡眠の悩みを抱える人へ。
仕事の効率アップ、感情のコントロール、メンタル改善…

ものごとは、変化し、生まれては滅ぶ。そのあやうさをおそれる必要はない。

Almost everything we want in life involves other people. Whether you want a better social life, a promotion at work, or a good romantic relationship, it all depends on the way you communicate. Lack of communication skills is exactly what ruins most peoples’ lives. Luckily, "communicating" is not only simple and straightforward but also easy to master, even if you’re shy, introverted or have social anxiety. This book will guide you on how you can quickly move through conversations, and express yourself in a manner that is conducive to relationship-building and productivity.

US psychologist Abraham Maslow’s A Theory of Human Motivation is a classic of psychological research that helped change the field for good. Like many field-changing thinkers, Maslow was not just a talented researcher, he was also a creative thinker - able to see things from a new perspective and show them in a different light. He studied what he called exemplary people such as Albert Einstein, Jane Addams, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Frederick Douglass rather than mentally ill or neurotic people.

How do some people bounce back with vigor from daily setbacks, professional crises, or even intense personal trauma? This collection of articles from HBR includes "How Resilience Works", by Diane Coutu; "Resilience for the Rest of Us", by Daniel Goleman; "How to Evaluate, Manage, and Strengthen Your Resilience", by David Kopans; "Find the Coaching in Criticism", by Sheila Heen and Douglas Stone; and much more.

神道1300年の歴史は日本人の必須教養。「神道」研究の第一人者がその起源から解き明かす。ビジネスエリート必読書。明治以降の近代化で、「国家総動員」の精神的装置となった「神道」

Introducing famous sights representing Tokyo, such as Tokyo-Sky-Tree and Shibuya Crossing.

The Japanese people have always seen themselves as a nation uniquely apart. Their exquisite art forms and elegant culture, military prowess and technological precision, have long been the envy of friend and foe alike. Today, even as Japan adapts to a rapidly changing world, its traditional culture and consensus-based philosophy have proved remarkably resilient. Culture Smart! Japan will broaden your perception and understanding of this complex, rich, and dynamic society.

Today's successful careers are not planned out in advance. They develop when people are prepared for opportunities because they have asked themselves the right questions and have rigorously assessed their unique characteristics. This article challenges listeners to take responsibility for managing their futures, both in and out of the office.

ドラマ仕立てのストーリーで、白熱するビジネスの現場をリアルに体験

＜内容紹介＞
月日は百代の過客にして
行き交ふ年もまた旅人なり

旅の詩人ともいわれる松尾芭蕉は、四十六歳の春、まだ見ぬ陸奥(みちのく)の地をめざして門弟曾良（そら）と旅に出る。住み慣れた住まいを人に譲り、旅に死す覚悟をも持ちながら、これから足を踏み入れる未知なる世界に、芭蕉の心は高揚する。

かくして江戸・深川から日光、那須野と北上し、白河の関を越え、松島、平泉と奥州の道をゆく。立石寺、出羽三山、象潟(きさがた)などを巡り、北陸に出て越後、金沢を南下し、結びの地・大垣に至る。一五〇日余、約二四〇〇kmの行程であった。その後、何度も推敲が重ねられ「おくのほそ道」は完成する。

名文・名句が散りばめられた芭蕉の最高傑作ともいえる「おくのほそ道」は、今なお人々の心を漂泊の旅へといざなう・・・

＜収録内容＞
01 タイトル
02 百代の過客
03 旅立
04 草加
05 室の八島
06 仏五左衛門
07 日光
08 黒髪山
09 那須
10 黒羽
11 雲岸寺
12 殺生石・遊行柳
13 白河の関
14 須賀川
15 栗の僧
...

Since taking over TED in the early 2000s, Chris Anderson has shown how carefully crafted short talks can be the key to unlocking empathy, stirring excitement, spreading knowledge, and promoting a shared dream. Done right, a talk can electrify a room and transform an audience's worldview. Done right, a talk is more powerful than anything in written form.