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Korean Title: Geisha-eui Chu-eok Author: Arthur S. Golden Translator: Jeong-hee Im Publisher: Hyundae Munhwa Center 496 pages | 210*148mm Important! Please read before you order! >>> This book is written in Korean only. About This Book A literary sensation and runaway bestseller, this brilliant debut novel tells with seamless authenticity and exquisite lyricism the true confessions of one of Japan’s most celebrated geisha. Speaking to us with the wisdom of age and in a voice at once haunting and startlingly immediate, Nitta Sayuri tells the story of her life as a geisha. It begins in a poor fishing village in 1929, when, as a nine-year-old girl with unusual blue-gray eyes, she is taken from her home and sold into slavery to a renowned geisha house. We witness her transformation as she learns the rigorous arts of the geisha: dance and music; wearing kimono, elaborate makeup, and hair; pouring sake to reveal just a touch of inner wrist; competing with a jealous rival for men’s solicitude and the money that goes with it. In Memoirs of a Geisha, we enter a world where appearances are paramount; where a girl’s virginity is auctioned to the highest bidder; where women are trained to beguile the most powerful men; and where love is scorned as illusion. It is a unique and triumphant work of fiction—at once romantic, erotic, suspenseful—and completely unforgettable. The New Yorker, John Burnham Schwartz There is a particular pleasure to be found in reading a novel that is sui generis and yet is imbued with subtle shadings of its literary predecessors: this is a high-wire act. To protect himself against falling, the author has brought to his task a prodigious trove of research … and an uncanny degree of empathy for … a woman usually regarded in the West as either caricature or museum piece…. Rarely has a world so closed and foreign been evoked with such natural assurance… The New York Times Book Review, John David Morley Many …

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by Hollym Editorial Dept. size: 25.7×18.8cm, 184pages. publisher: Hollym, 2001. Please read before you order! This is a heavy book and the shipping cost will be charged for the equivalent to 2 books .  To learn more about our shipping cost, please visit our info page and look for shipping information . About this book Korea has long been abloom with its own unique culture and art, yet closely interrelated with those of neighboring countries in East Asia. Korea’s cultural heritage, accumulated throughout its long history, is a mirror which reflects the nation’s identity and serves to heighten its status in the world today. Through traditional music and dance, portraits of the spirits of artists not only endow us with substantial present benefits, but give us insights into the future. Traditional performing arts are certainly one of the prime movers of modern development. We of this generation therefore have good reason to pass them on to our children. Rapid industrialization has influenced this generation to put aside traditional music and dance. Some performing artists, however, have not been swayed by the times, but have kept on course with untiring zeal to save dwindling legacies. The government promotes diverse programs for the better preservation of Korea’s cultural heritage and its transmission to the next generation. Koreans often say “You know something better when you have seen it, and feel differently about it.” The Office of Cultural Properties hopes this book will be a good channel of communication with foreigners, leading them to better appreciate Korean culture and art. —From the Publisher Availability: Usually ships in 5~10 business days.

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by Hollym Editorial Dept. size: 25.7×18.8cm. publisher: Hollym, 2001. Please read before you order! This is a heavy book and the shipping cost will be charged for the equivalent to 2 books .  To learn more about our shipping cost, please visit our info page and look for shipping information . About this book Korea has long been abloom with its own unique culture and art, yet closely interrelated with those of neighboring countries in East Asia. Korea’s cultural heritage, accumulated throughout its long history, is a mirror which reflects the nation’s identity and serves to heighten its status in the world today. Through traditional music and dance, portraits of the spirits of artists not only endow us with substantial present benefits, but give us insights into the future. Traditional performing arts are certainly one of the prime movers of modern development. We of this generation therefore have good reason to pass them on to our children. Rapid industrialization has influenced this generation to put aside traditional music and dance. Some performing artists, however, have not been swayed by the times, but have kept on course with untiring zeal to save dwindling legacies. The government promotes diverse programs for the better preservation of Korea’s cultural heritage and its transmission to the next generation. Koreans often say “You know something better when you have seen it, and feel differently about it.” The Office of Cultural Properties hopes this book will be a good channel of communication with foreigners, leading them to better appreciate Korean culture and art. —From the Publisher Availability: Usually ships in 5~10 business days.

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Korean Title: Omangwa Pyeongyeon Starring: Colin Firth, Jennifer Ehle Director: Simon Langton Ratin Studio: Taewon Entertainment Genre: Drama (TV) Important! Please read before you order! >>> This DVD is encoded for Region 3 (Southeast Asia & East Asia — including Korea & Hong Kong) . This DVD will NOT be viewable on regular DVD players made in other regions unless they are code-(region-)free DVD players. To learn more about the DVD Region Code, please visit our Help Page and read Info on DVD Region Code . About This DVD Jane Austen’s classic novel of 1813, Pride and Prejudice, still wins the hearts of countless schoolgirls with its romantic story of Elizabeth Bennet and her Mr. Darcy. Now, the 1996 BBC miniseries is winning over adults, with its faithful adaptation, gorgeous scenery, and superb acting. The essence of the story is the antagonism between Mr. Darcy, a wealthy single man who believes Elizabeth to be beneath him, and Elizabeth, who upon being insulted at a dance by the aloof Darcy refuses to associate with him in any manner. Austen evokes incredible tension with the wit and flirtation of the two characters, and director Simon Langton (who also directed Upstairs Downstairs) successfully translates the repartee and conflict in this six-hour miniseries. Dialogue, for the most part, is painstakingly replicated, except when fleshing out and smoothing for modern sensibilities was necessary. Darcy, for instance, is drawn out, giving his personality significantly more depth. The acting sweeps you away to Regency England: Jennifer Ehle (of Wilde) is convincing as the obstinate Elizabeth, who, despite her mother’s attempts to marry her off, spurs the attentions of Darcy. And Colin Firth (of The English Patient) will have women everywhere longing for a Mr. Darcy of their own. For those who enjoy excellent Austen adaptations such as Sense and Sensibility and Persuasion–this miniseries will round out the ultimate Austen library. For those new to

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Korean Title: Dasepo Sonyo Starring: Kim Ok-Bin, Park Jin-woo Director: Lee Jae-Yong Studio: HB ent. Rating: 15+ Genre: Drama Important! Please read before you order! >>> This DVD is encoded for Region 3 (Southeast Asia & East Asia — including Korea & Hong Kong) . This DVD will NOT be viewable on regular DVD players made in other regions unless they are code-(region-)free DVD players. To learn more about the DVD Region Code, please visit our Help Page and read Info on DVD Region Code . About This DVD How do you follow up an acclaimed melodrama literally reviving the career of a great veteran (1998’s An Affair with Lee Mi Sook and Lee Jung Jae), and an exquisitely subtle tale of love, jealousy and abandon in the Joseon Dynasty (2003’s Untold Scandal with Jeon Do Yeon, Bae Yong Joon and Lee Mi Sook)? With a musical comedy about rich teenager boys falling in love with transgenders! The career of director Lee Jae Yong is amongst the most unique in Chungmuro, and his new film Dasepo Naughty Girls is nothing different, a quirky comedy adapted from a sexually explicit (the film is a little tamer, but still very raunchy), hilarious and extremely popular online comic. Mosseulmo (lit. useless!) High has a peculiar curriculum, giving a new meaning to sexual education. Its students struggle week in and week out in between S&M lessons, mass venereal diseases and teachers dating minors. Amongst all those strange characters is a girl so poor she literally wears poverty on her sleeves (Kim Ok Bin of Over The Rainbow), a one-eyed outcast (Lee Kyeon of Yeon Gaesomun and Hello, Francesca) and her stunningly beautiful sister (who, go figure, takes a leak with the boys. I wonder why…), a chubby teacher who likes to dress like Sailor Moon while dating his students, and that’s only the tip of the iceberg. They study (very little), they date (a lot), and in between you also get your dose of dance skits. It’s like Sex is Zero meets Bollywood! Audio Format: DTS, DD

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Korean Title: Lee Jin (Li Tsin) Author: Kyongsook Shin Publisher: Munhakdongne 2-volume set | Hardcover | 196*136mm Important! Please read before you order! >>>This book is written in Korean . >>>This is a multi-unit set and the shipping cost will be adjusted to that of 2 books . To learn more about the shipping cost, please visit our Info Page and read Shipping Information . >>> You may purchase individual volume(s) instead of the entire set . To do so, please clearly state, in the Comments box during the check-out process, which volume(s) only you want to purchase. We will modify your order accordingly, after your order is submitted. About This Book The first and much anticipated full-length novel in six years by Shin, one of the most popular and critically acclaimed novelists in Korea since 1990s and author of An Isolated Room , Until It Flows into a River , and Deep Sorrow . This is the story of Lee Jin, the first royal court dancer from Korea who went to Paris, in the late 19th century, around the time of introduction of Western civilizations into Joseon (Korea). Lee Jin, orphaned young and raised by her neighbor, Mrs. Seo, enters palace as a child attendant. One day, having lost her way in the palace, she catches the attention of the Empress, and under the shower of her affection, grows up to be a royal court dancer, and an attendant taking care of the Empress at her side. A first-generation French diplomat called Collin de Plancy comes to the court for an audience with the king, and upon seeing the captivating beauty of Lee Jin, falls in love with her at first sight; upon a second encounter with Lee Jin at the royal banquet, as she dances the spring-parrot-dance in a traditional dancers outfit, he becomes even more captivated by her beauty. Though well aware that women of the palace belong to the king, Collin confesses to the king his love for Lee Jin after some turmoil, and eventually gaining permission from the king, Lee Jin

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Today, people are very conscious of their health and everyone wants to remain fit and fine. In order to maintain their fitness level some people are going for work out in gyms and some people prefer to do outdoor exercises. Going to gym requires some expenses such as the fees of the instructors or the personal trainers. The work outs in gyms are quite tough and it requires some dedication. Moreover, most of the people do not have enough time to attend gyms so the best possible way for them to maintain their fitness level is to use some convenient fitness system. One of best fitness systems that you can easily carry out at your home is fitness programs from various fitness video. A full range of fitness videos are available and they can help you to maintain your fitness level without requiring very hard work outs. In these fitness video you will find valuable cardio- oriented exercises that can help you to burn your fat and tone up your muscles.

Other than fitness videos, a dance video can help you to improve your health condition and loose some weight. These dance videos are usually made by professional dancers and physical fitness trainers who have in depth knowledge of effective and interesting exercises that can help you to stay toned. It may include exercise programs such as dance work out, belly dancing, step classes, hip hop or strip aerobics. These dance videos have proved to be effective for all age group. Whether you are an adult or a senior citizen, you could get the most effective as well as easy exercise programs to keep up your fitness. In these dance videos, you would come over various tap dance classes which are very interesting as well as effective for your health. Dance videos of these tap dance classes offer you fun and relaxation and at the same time improve your fitness level. Tap dancing classes are quite similar to aerobic exercises and you require energy as well as concentration to perform your movement to match with the music. Moreover, it increases the balance of your body and you will also learn to maintain a rhythm of your body.

There are many reputed tap dance schools where you can get tap dance lessons from professional trainers. However, they are very expensive and you have to extract additional time in order to attend your tap dance classes. Instead of going to tap dance schools, you can perform all the tap dancing routine by simply buying dance videos where you will get all the dance classes included in tap dance schools. These dance videos are easily available in DVDs and all the detailed instruction are also provided in simple language so that everyone can understand it. Moreover users reviews are also included inside these dance videos from users who have used it and find it beneficial. The navigation menu of this dance video DVDs are also very simple and you can enjoy them without any hassle. Most importantly, dance video DVDs are affordable and you can easily get them. You can enjoy the dance routine at the same time improve your health and fitness level no matter what exercise program you engaged in.

Eli Newsom
http://www.articlesbase.com/art-articles/how-fitness-video-improves-your-fitness-level-688241.html

There are various websites which provide Mp3 songs online. One can tune into them at any time of the day and from any part of the world. Now there is no need to spend on CDs and DVDs to tune into your favorite tracks. You just need to log on the music related websites and access a huge variety at the mere click of a button. But one needs to be careful of the illegal websites. Content offered by such sites is of poor quality and the other important thing is that they are laced with viruses. They offer free tunes or relatively at low cost as compared to other portals. So, in order to protect to your PC from huge damage , you have to do a little research on them.

But there is no need to worry as there are other many genuine sites also which offer an impressive collection of foot tapping numbers. The quantity of songs available online is mind blowing. One can choose from Hollywood, online Bollywood songs and other genres like Hip Hop,rock, jazz,Ghazals, classical, Sufi and many others. One can tune into the latest numbers of the upcoming movies and soon to be released private albums. These websites along with the various tracks, provide all the information about each and every particular song.

One can learn a great deal about the singers, the composers. One can also find various reviews of the musical recipe offered to the listeners. Thus, apart from the lead singers, other technicians who have made a tune huge success, can have their share of fame too. Famous songs from the old movies can also be listened to easily. With so many advantages, a person is eager to listen music online whenever he or she desires to listen to their personal favorite track.

Aradhana Gupta
http://www.articlesbase.com/music-articles/mp3-songs-online-dance-to-the-beats-online-mp3-songs-1216543.html

Korean Title: Domangja Ichido Author: Suk-je SUNG Publisher: Munhakdongne 309 pages | 223*152mm Important! Please read before you order! >>>This book is written in Korean . About This Book What a story-teller! Expect never-ending lively conversations and descriptions! Ichido begins his career as a thief by stealing money from the local comic book store. After a while of petty thievery, he meets an older thief named Wang Hak, who impresses Ichido. He decides to learn from Wang Hak. One day while at Wang Haks house, he meets Wang Haks daughter, a young woman named Wang Doo-ryeon. Ichido falls in love with her. Doo-ryeon has other plans, however, to run away to the city and becomes a prostitute. Ichido follows her to the city, but eventually returns to his island home after being away for seven years. About the Author Born in 1960 in Sangju of Kyungbook Province. He made his literary debut as a novelist in 1995 when his first short story The Last 4.5 Seconds of My Life was published in quarterly Munhakdongne. He has won numerous prominent awards of Korea including the Hankook Ilbo Literature Prize, Dongseo Literary Award, the Lee Hyo-seok Literary Award, The Dong-in Literature Prize, the Contemporary Literature Prize and Oh Young-soo Literary Award. His works include There Live Morons, Enjoyable Life, The Last 4.5 Seconds of My Life, Jo Dong-gwan, I Saw a Tiger, Possessed, Thus Said Hwang Man-geun, Shining Ecstatic Moment, My Mon Used to Sing This Song, Finding the King, Beautiful days, Human Strength, In the middle of merry dancing, Picnic, etc. Availability: Usually ships in 5~10 business days.

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Korean title: Michigo Shipeulttae Starring: Birol Unel, Sibel Kekilli, Catrin Striebeck, Given Kirac Director: Fatih Akin  Studio: I Vision Entertainment (Korea) Rating: 18 Up (Mature) Genre: Drama Important! Please read before you order! >>> This DVD is encoded with Region 3 . This DVD will NOT be viewable on DVD players made in the U.S.A., European countries or Japan unless they are code- (region-)free DVD players. To learn more about DVD Region Code, please visit our info page and look for Info on DVD Region Code in Return Policy section . About This DVD German-born Turkish filmmaker Fatih Akin writes and directs the drama Gegen die Wand (Head-On). Set in a working-class Hamburg neighborhood, the story follows two Turkish immigrants who get together in a marriage of convenience. Cahit Tomruk (Birol Unel) is a heavy drinker and a fighter who crashes his car into a wall. While visiting his psychiatrist, Dr. Schiller (Hermann Lause), he meets fellow patient Sibel Guner (Sibel Kekilli). She’s desperate to get away from her restrictive family, so she asks Cahit to marry her. Wanting to change his life anyway, Cahit agrees to the arrangement. After their wedding, Sibel celebrates her freedom by drinking, dancing, and having one-night stands. Meanwhile, Cahit carries on an intimate relationship with hair stylist Maren (Catrin Striebeck). Eventually, Cahit and Sibel learn to care for one another after a climactic trip to Istanbul. Head-On won the Golden Bear at the Berlin Film Festival in 2004. Audio Format: DD 5.1 Surround, DD 2.0 Stereo Video Format: Widescreen 1.85:1 (Anamorphic) Languages: German Subtitles: English, Korean   Country Made: Germany Region Code: 3 Year Made: 2004  Running Time: 117 / 74 Special Features: – Interview with Director – Making of Film – Cast & Directors’s Bios – Deleted Scenes with Director’s Commentary – NG Cuts – Trailer – Teaser Trailer Availability: Usually ships in 5-10 days

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