Boyé Lafayette De Mente’s

Books by Boyé Lafayette De Mente*

*A former member of a U.S. intelligence agency, trade journalist, editor

and consultant with more than 50 years experience in cross-cultural dealings,

Boyé Lafayette De Mente is internationally known for his pioneer business, culture,

language, and travel books on Japan, Korea, China, and Mexico. He has also written

extensively on Arizona his home state. His primary publishers are

McGraw-Hill and the Periplus-Berkeley-Tuttle group.

Some of his books are available in Chinese, Croatian, French, German,

Hebrew, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Russian and Spanish.

All of his books are available from Amazon.com.

Scroll to the bottom of this file see a list of his digital articles and essays also

available from Amazon.com; along with a list of his web blogs.

LATEST BOOK:

THE ORIGINS OF HUMAN VIOLENCE –

Male Dominance, Ignorance, Religions & Willful Stupidity!

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It goes without saying that male humans are among nature’s most violent life forms—and all attempts by religions and laws to curb this violent nature have failed. In what might be called a second subtitle the author lists “Abuse of Human Sexuality, Tribalism, Territorialism, Race, Color, Religions and Self-Interest” as the root causes of human violence.

De Mente places the bulk of the blame for male violence on religions that call for both males and females to significantly suppress their genetically programmed sexuality, and for males to dominate females. These two factors, he adds, cause a buildup of unused sexual energy, particularly in males, that result in internal and external violence of one kind or another.

He sums up the results of this sexual repression by saying that “When males get hard on the bottom they get soft on top”—meaning they lose the ability to think logically, rationally and objectively, and become prone to commit violence.

The book also claims that the failure of religious-based morality combined with industrialization has resulted in profit-making becoming humanity’s new morality. This new morality, De Mente adds, is responsible for the present culture that, among other things, emphasizes violence in the entertainment industries, the display of semi-nude females in advertising products, and the emergence of pornography as one of the world’s largest and most profitable industries.

The author says that the solutions he suggests for these cultural failures get down to the “nitty-gritty,” which is true but many readers are likely to be offended and shocked by them. However, most readers will secretly agree with his suggestions—which he notes are in fact slowly but surely becoming reality because many of them make sense.

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BOOKS ON ARIZONA:

AMAZING ARIZONA –

Fascinating Facts, Legends & Tall Tales!

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Arizona is unique among American states, not only in its geography and geology but also in the diversity of its climate, in its indigenous animal and plant life, and in the history of its first inhabitants: communities of Indians whose ancestors arrived on the scene some 15,000 to 20,000 years ago. The stories of the Americans who began arriving on the scene in the 1820s range from amazing to incredible. This is great reading for residents and visitors alike.

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THE GRAND CANYON ANSWER BOOK –

Everything You Might Want to Know About the Grand Canyon and Then Some!

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Arizona is one of the most spectacular and beautiful regions in the U.S. There is no other place with its mix of landscapes, animal and plant life, and unique geological structures. The Indians of Arizona [28 percent of the state is Indian Country!], are also among the state's living treasures. The most spectacular of Arizona's geological features is, of course, the great Grand Canyon, considered by many to be the most awesome landscape sight on earth. Its only competition is on Mars! As the title indicates, this book answers virtually every question anyone might have about the Grand Canyon—literally from “A” to “Z”—including many things regular guide books don’t talk about…all in one handy handbook.

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VISITOR’S GUIDE TO ARIZONA’S INDIAN RESERVATIONS

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Arizona was Indian Country thousands of years before the first Europeans set foot on the North and South American continents and it is still Indian Country today! Seventeen tribes live on 23 Reservations that encompass a total of over 20 million acres—approximately 28 percent of the land Area of the state! Many of Arizona’s most amazing attractions—cultural, geographic, historical and recreational—are in its Indian Country. This book covers the visitor attractions and recreational facilities on all of the Reservations as well as why and how the Reservations came to be created and how they ultimately saved Arizona’s Indians from virtual extinction. The Reservations now play a vital role in the business and cultural life of the state and are among its most valuable assets. A valuable handbook for anyone interested in the extraordinary culture of the Apaches, Hopi, Navajos and other Native American residents of Arizona.

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CULTURAL CODE WORDS OF THE HOPI PEOPLE –

The History, Heart, Traditional Customs & Wisdom of the Hopis

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Provocative explanations of key Hopi words that define the values, attitudes and behavior of these famous, enigmatic Native Americans of Arizona, from their sexual mores to their view of and relationship with the physical and spiritual worlds. The ability of the early Hopi to predict future events is astounding—clearer and more precise than the prophecies of Nostradamus. “Fascinating insights into the minds of a people who say they were the first human beings in the Americas, and that they came by huge rafts across the Pacific Ocean; not the ancient land-bridge that connected Alaska and the Asian continent!”

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CULTURAL CODE WORDS OF THE NAVAJO PEOPLE –

The History, Heart, Traditional Customs & Wisdom of the Navajos

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Provocative explanations of key Navajo words that define the values, attitudes and behavior of these famed Native Americans of Arizona and New Mexico (known during their heyday as “The Lords of the Earth!”) Content ranges from male-female customs to their view of and relationship with the physical and spiritual world. Unlike the early Anglo-American image of these remarkable people, they were intellectually sophisticated, master poets and warrior-philosophers who, when they had the chance, put most of the white men of the day to shame.

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BOOKS ON CHINA:

BRIDGING CULTURAL BARRIERS

In China, Japan, Korea & Mexico –

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The economies of the advanced countries have gone global, but not the cultures! This presents a plethora of problems that include economic as well as political affairs, especially with countries whose cultures are often so different that compromises—much less agreements--range from difficult to impossible. In this book, author Boyé Lafayette De Mente, known for his pioneer books on the business and social cultures of China, Japan, Korea and Mexico, presents a series of business-oriented insights

that take much of the mystery out of the mindset and behavior of the Chinese, Japanese, Koreans and Mexicans. It is excellent background reading for business people, diplomats, political leaders, academics and students.

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THE CHINESE MIND—

Understanding Traditional Chinese Beliefs

and their Influence on Contemporary Culture

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This is not an esoteric academic exercise! It is a down-to-earth guide to how present-day Chinese think and why they think and behave the way they do! It provides insights on the Chinese mindset as well as guidelines for interacting with the Chinese in business, diplomatic, political and social situations!

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ETIQUETTE GUIDE TO CHINA –

Know the Rules That Make the Difference!

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An invaluable guide for businesspeople and visitors going to China, from how to meet, greet and interact with people, to rules governing the way the Chinese do business – plus useful phrases in Romanized Chinese with English phonetics…just read the phonetics in standard English and the sound comes out in “Chinese!”

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CHINA’S CULTURAL CODE WORDS –

Key Words that Explain How and Why

the Chinese Think, Communicate and Behave the Way They Do

Hardcover and quality trade paperback editions*

Concise explanations of over 300 key Chinese terms that serve as windows to the heart and soul of China—an in depth guide to how the Chinese think and behave, with practical advice on how to cope. “Windows to the heart and soul of the Chinese!”

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CHINESE ETIQUETTE & ETHICS IN BUSINESS

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A penetrating analysis of the morals and values that shape the Chinese business personality, from cultural pitfalls to political shenanigans. “Vital insights and advice for businesspeople [and diplomats!] dealing with China!”

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CHINESE IN PLAIN ENGLISH

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Over 1,000 key terms and phrases in phoneticized Chinese for instant use. Just pronounce the phonetics in English and the sound comes out in Chinese (or close enough!!!!). Ideal for vacationing travelers and short-time business visitors.

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INSTANT CHINESE

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This handy pocket-sized language manual covers words and phrases commonly heard and used in everyday casual, social and business situations in China…with a pronunciation guide based on the English language phonetics [sounds!] that most closely resembles the correct Chinese pronunciation. You read or say the English phonetics and the sounds come out “in Chinese.”

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SURVIVAL CHINESE

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This handy pocket-sized book covers words and phrases visitors need to communicate about basic things from greetings and emergencies to questions about everything from hotels and dining to transportation. It is also based on English language phonetics that allows one to communicate fairly well in Chinese without any previous study, or knowledge of the “tones.” You just pronounce the phonetic versions of each entry in English.

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ASIAN FACE READING –

Unlock the Secrets Hidden in the Human Face.

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A handbook on how to “read” the size, shape and quality of facial features to discern intimate facts about the character, personality and sexuality of the individual…a skill that can be invaluable in selecting friends, mates and employees! Everybody face reads! Being able to do it like a professional pays off! The book is illustrated with key facial features. “Just being able to ‘read’ the mouth and lips provides remarkable insights!” [The book is based on face-reading principles pioneered by Chinese physicians beginning some three thousand years ago.]

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BOOKS ON JAPAN:

AMAZING JAPAN –

Why Japan is one of the World’s Most Intriguing Countries!

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Japan is known worldwide for its economic prowess and such iconic symbols as geisha, karaoke, manga, Mt. Fuji, ninja, feudal-age samurai warriors and huge sumo wrestlers. What is not so well-known are its amazing historical artifacts [shrines; temples; castles; the world’s largest and oldest wooden buildings; arts and crafts, hundreds of annual festivals that go back nearly two thousand years]; the incredible scenic beauty of its mountains, gorges, rivers, one of the longest and most gorgeous coastlines in the world; and a combined modern and traditional lifestyle that is so fascinating and seductive that exposure to it for just a few days is a mind-altering experience. The author identifies and describes a choice selection of things that make Japan one of the world’s most unusual, most intriguing, and most enjoyable travel destinations…things that explain why so many foreigners take up permanent residence there once they have experienced life in this amazing country.

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EXOTIC JAPAN –

The Sensual & Visual Pleasures

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Journalist-author Boyé Lafayette 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! 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.

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KATA:

The Key to Understanding and Dealing with the Japanese!

(The Cultural Programming that Made the Japanese a Superior People).

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In this break-through book, Japanologist Boyé Lafayette De Mente reveals the existence of precise cultural molds that were responsible for creating and controlling the traditional mindset of the Japanese…a new and unique way of understanding the attitudes, values, character and personality of the Japanese, which goes well beyond Ruth Benedict’s famous World War II study published as “The Chrysanthemum & the Sword.”

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WHY THE JAPANESE ARE A SUPERIOR PEOPLE!

The Advantages of Using Both Sides of Your Brain!

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Japanologist/author Boyé Lafayette De Mente identifies and dissects the cultural factors that gave the Japanese a long list of skills that have made them a formidable people. These skills including thinking holistically, mastering forms and processes, producing quality goods, building sensual appeal into products, and emphasizing

emotional intelligence. The book also explains in detail why and how Westerners and other left-brain oriented people should develop the ability to use the right sides of their brains to make them more competitive in today’s world.

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JAPAN’S CULTURAL CODE WORDS –

Key Words that Explain How and Why

the Japanese Think and Behave the Way They Do!

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Insightful explanations of over 200 key words that define and control the attitudes and behavior of Japanese in business and social situations. The author uses the key words as windows to the heart and soul of the Japanese, explaining not only how the Japanese think and behave, but why they think and behave the way they do. “More insights, more practicaladvice, than in a dozen other books on Japan!”

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JAPANESE ETIQUETTE & ETHICS IN BUSINESS

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The 7th edition of the first book ever on the mentality and behavior of Japanese businessmen (first published in 1959), their morals, values, goals and strategies. “The mother of all business bookson Japan and still valid!”

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BUSINESS GUIDE TO JAPAN—A Quick Guide to Opening Doors & Closing Deals!

[Keys to Doing Business with the Japanese]

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This is a series of nitty-gritty guidelines for approaching and dealing with Japanese businesspeople that begins with the “taste and smell” of Japanese companies and goes on to such esoteric things [in their Japanese context!] as “I understand you” and “I will do my best”—which mean something altogether different.

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ELEMENTS OF JAPANESE DESIGN—

Guidelines for Understanding & Using Japan’s Classic Sabi, Wabi, and Shibui Design Concepts

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The philosophy and ethics of Japanese design concepts are revealed in key words that are laden with cultural meaning. Although relatively simple in their original meanings, these terms have been expanded to incorporate the basic principles and elements of beauty and design that evolved in the unique Japanese environment. It is this culture-based philosophy and tradition of Japanese design and beauty that is leading a growing number of Westerners to change their way of living to a style

that is more in keeping with human nature, and is therefore more satisfying sensually, emotionally, intellectually and spiritually. Elements of Japanese Design provides

in-depth understanding of these principles and how to use them.

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JAPAN UNMASKED—

The Character and Culture of the Japanese

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Veteran author Boyé Lafayette De Mente uses his in-depth knowledge of the Japanese language and culture based on decades of first-hand experience to reveal the innermost values, attitudes and day-to-day practices of the Japanese in all of the areas of life…from their business practices to their purely social relationships…in layman’s terms; not the jargon of academics.

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ETIQUETTE GUIDE TO JAPAN: Know the Rules that Make the Difference!

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In this classic manual, the author provides cultural insights into Japanese behavior, with precise guidelines for businesspeople and travelers…including when it is permissible to break the rules!For online ordering details, click on: Amazon.com.

THE JAPANESE SAMURAI CODE – Classic Strategies for Success.

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Japanologist Boyé Lafayette De Mente claims that the Japanese were able to recover from the destruction of World War II in less than 15 years, from 1946 to 1960, and then transform their tiny resource-poor nation into the world’s second largest economy in the next 15 years as a result of the code of ethics they inherited from the samurai warriors who ruled the country from 1192 until the last decades of the 19^th century. In this fascinating book, De Mente identifies the elements of the samurai code that created the Japanese mindset and made them success-oriented to an incredible degree—values and attitudes that continue to influence the behavior of the Japanese today. The book contains valuable lessons for achieving success in any endeavor.

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SAMURAI STRATEGIES—

42 Strategies for Success (Based on Musashi Miyamoto’s

Classic Book of Five Rings)

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The Samurai Way of Winning in Business and in War! Japanologist Boyé Lafayette De Mente attributes the astounding transformation of tiny, resource poor Japan into the world’s second largest economy in less than 30 years to the ongoing influence of the samurai code of ethics—a code that made them fierce fighters in one-on-one combat as well as formidable strategists in both business and war. The most famous individual combat strategist in Japanese history was Musashi Miyamoto, a warrior

who lived from 1584 to 1645. Miyamoto fought his first duel to the death when he was 13 years old, killing a veteran warrior more than twice his age. By the time he was 29 he had defeated more than 60 other warriors in death duels, and become a legend in his own time. Just before he died, Miyamoto recorded his philosophy, strategies and tactics in a short treatise entitled Go Rin Sho, or “The Book of Five Rings.” De Mente has extracted the fundamentals of Miyamoto’s strategies and tactics from this esoteric little book and explained them in modern terms of business and war. Miyamoto’s way of winning is just as valid today as it was in the 16^th and 17^th centuries,

and provides invaluable insights for anyone in any field of endeavor—from business, war and sports to the arts and crafts. Samurai Strategies is more precise and more practical as a handbook for winning than The Art of War by China’s most famous military strategist Sun Tzu.

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JAPANESE BUSINESS DICTIONARY

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This book includes over 4,000 contemporary business terms and a guide to business phrases and etiquette. All entries appear in English, in Kanji [ideographs], in Romanized Japanese and in English phonetics so anyone can pronounce the words and sentences “in Japanese.”For online ordering details, click on: Amazon.com.

JAPANESE IN PLAIN ENGLISH

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Over 1,200 high-frequency words and expressions in English, Japanese and phonetics for instant use. Just pronounce the phonetics in English and the sound comes out Japanese! “It takes the mystery out of the Japanese language!”

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SPEAK JAPANESE TODAY!—A Little Language Goes a Long Way!

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Speak Japanese Today is designed for anyone who comes into contact with Japanese and wants to communicate with them in their own language.

The first portion of the book provides an introduction to the pronunciation of Japanese and an easy overview of the structure of the language. It also includes basic greetings, farewells, telling time, everyday expressions about the weather, giving directions, telling distances, counting, money, telephoning and much more.

Speak Japanese Today is unique in that it also provides vocabulary and sentences for airline pilots, stewardesses, Immigration officials, Customs officials, hotel staff, restaurant staff, bartenders, shop clerks, taxi drivers, tour guides, doctors, people hosting Japanese students, and more. With a little practice, a person can communicate as many as 500 key concepts using only a 100-word vocabulary. Speak Japanese Today contains over 700 key words—which is close to the total number

of words most people use in their own language in the course of a day. All of the words and expressions in the book are given in Romanized Japanese along with

an easy-to-master pronunciation phonetic system that uses standard English. Just pronounce the phonetics as if they were English, and the sounds come out "in Japanese!"

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INSTANT JAPANESE

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Every word and sentence in this pocket-sized language guide includes English language phonetics that make it possible for the user to communicate basic words and expressions in virtually perfect Japanese without any previous study or experience. It covers common daily experiences.

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SURVIVAL JAPANESE

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Every word and sentence in this pocket-sized language guide includes English language phonetics that make it possible for the user to communicate in virtually perfect Japanese without any previous study or experience. It covers basic situations involving arriving in and getting around in Japan, including dealing with emergencies.

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SEX & THE JAPANESE—The Sensual Side of Japan

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In Japan sex, in all of its categories, has never been regarded as a sin. The sexual attitudes and customs of present-day Japanese continue to reflect this ancient wisdom in ways that are both practical and imaginative. Sex and the Japanese reveals the ins and outs of these attitudes and customs, from the institutions of “love hotels” and erotic massage parlors, weekend trysts at hot spring spas, the use of cell phones and the Internet, to well-publicized date clubs and escort services. The insights and guidelines provided by Sex and the Japanese fill an enormous gap left by all other books on Japan, and is ideal background reading for businesspeople, tourists, students

and anyone else interested in Japanese culture, from anime to manga.

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JAPAN MADE EASY—

Everything You Need to Know to Enjoy Japan

(and Get the Most Out of your Yen!)

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This book is not a guide to Japan’s tourist attractions. It is a guide to all of the other things the traveler should know (and in many cases must know!) in order to get the most out of a trip to Japan—from matters relating to money, airports, transportation, the ins-and-outs of hotels and inns, how to avoid sky-high prices, how to avoid being ripped off in hostess bars, doing and seeing things that are more meaning than shrines and temples, and much more!

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MISTRESS-KEEPING IN JAPAN –

The Pitfalls & the Pleasures Then & Now

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Mistress-keeping has had a long and “illustrious” history in Japan, with fascinating traditions and customs that were unique to Japanese culture. The practice underwent dramatic changes following the end of the Shogunate era in 1867 and again following the end of World War II in 1945—when it was revitalized by thousands of American and United Nations military and civilian personnel who were part of the Occupation of Japan. Author Boyé Lafayette De Mente, who was part of that extraordinary phenomenon, describes

in detail the nature and role of mistress-keeping during the Shogunate era, in the aftermath of WWII, and how it continues today as part of Japan’s mizu shobai [mee-zoo show-by] or “water business,” providing valuable insights into the entertainment trades that play major roles in business and politics.

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SABURO –

The Saga of a Teenage Samurai in 17th Century Japan

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Male members of Japan’s famous samurai class, which took power in Japan at the end of the 12th century, were required to undergo physical, mental and spiritual training that gave them incredible skills in a number of martial arts. By the 1600s, samurai were also expected to become versed in aesthetics, calligraphy, philosophical matters and writing poetry. The saga of Saburo are true-to-life stories of a young boy who opts to become a roving shugyo-sha (shuu-g’yoh-shah), or “samurai in training,”

rather than serve a feudal lord, leading him to extraordinary adventures that bring out the culture of his times. Each story is filled with cultural and historical facts that reveal both negative and positive elements in the lives of the samurai class, with Saburo surmounting those that are negative and eventually finding a master who explains the essence and the purpose of life. The stories are both an educational and an inspirational read for young people.

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SUBWAY GUIDE TO TOKYO

Over 500 Key Destinations by Bus, Subway & Train

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Tokyo alone has 13 intersecting subway lines with over 100 stations, some of which has up to 20 exits—and if you take the wrong exit you can be as much as half a mile from your destination! This book is based on over 500 popular destinations, the line to take, the station to get off at and the exit to use—plus information about buying and using tickets and passes.

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[Check on Amazon to see if an expanded edition of this book, entitled Transit Guide to Tokyo & Yokohama,

is available.]

BOOKS ON KOREA:

ETIQUETTE GUIDE TO KOREA – Know the Rules That Make the Difference!

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Despite its historical kinship with China and Japan, Korea has its own unique culture that distinguishes Koreans and makes them one of the most remarkable people on the planet. This insightful book provides precise guidelines for interacting with Koreans socially and professionally, allowing you to get the most out of your visit. It includes useful Korean expressions [with English-language pronunciation phonetics] that help smooth your way.

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KOREA’S BUSINESS & CULTURAL CODE WORDS –

Key Words that Explain How and Why Koreans Think, Communicate

and Behave the Way They Do

Hardcover

Concise essays on 230 of the most important words in the Korean language; words that explain the values, morals and manners of Koreans in all of their business and personal relationships… Keys to the heart and soul of the Koreans. “Packs more insights into the Korean mindset than a dozen other books combined!”

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KOREAN BUSINESS ETIQUETTE

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A penetrating review of the morals and values that shape the Korean business personality—“cultural keys” that turn Koreans on and off, and how to cope with them.

“If you read only one book on Korea, this should be the one!”

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KOREAN IN PLAIN ENGLISH

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Over 1,200 high frequency words and phrases phoneticized for instant use… Just pronounce the phonetics in English and the sound comes out in Korean! “Ideal for tourists and visiting business people.”

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INSTANT KOREAN

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This little pocket guide allows you to express 1,000 different ideas with just 100 key words and phrases…all of which are rendered in English language phonetics as well as Romanized Korean, making it possible for you to communicate “in Korean.” It covers common daily situations. Ideal for tourists and businesspeople.

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SURVIVAL KOREAN

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This pocket-guide covers greetings, introductions, traveling, hotel matters, the time, weather, using Money, in restaurants, paying bills, shopping, etc. All of the words and phrases are rendered in English language phonetics as well as Romanized Korean, making it possible for you to communicate “in Korean.” Ideal for tourists and businesspeople.

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BOOKS ON MEXICO:

WHY MEXICANS THINK AND BEHAVE THE WAY THEY DO!—

The Cultural Factors that Created the Character & Personality of the Mexican People.

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A description and explanation of the manners, morality, values, behavior and idiosyncrasies of Mexicans…from the prevalence of bribery and corruption in general to the machoism, sexism, nationalism and hedonism that prevails in the culture, with practical advice on how to bridge the cultural gaps—insights that are especially valuable today because of the importance of Mexico as a business partner, and the growing number of Mexicans in the U.S. “The first book on Mexico to tell it like it really is…!”

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MEXICAN CULTURAL CODE WORDS –

Key Words that Explain How and Why

Mexicans Think, Communicate and Behave the Way They Do

Hardcover and Quality Trade Paperback Editions

As in all old societies, there are several hundred words in the Mexican language that are pregnant with cultural nuances that reveal the values, attitudes and behavior of the people in astounding depth and detail. The book provides extraordinary insights into Mexican behavior on the highest and lowest levels, and is a valuable tool for businesspeople, educators and students. It is also available as a trade paperback under the title of There’s a Word for It in Mexico. [See the next listing]

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THERE’S A WORD FOR IT IN MEXICO!

This is the quality trade paperback edition of Mexican Cultural Code Words.

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ROMANTIC MEXICO—The Images & the Realities

The Charm, the Eroticism, the Magic & the Violence!

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This insightful guide provides an in-depth look at the history of male-female relations in Mexico; at how Indian, Moorish and Spanish influences molded the character of present-day Mexicans, and how these influences continue to play a role in sexual morality, courting and marriage in Mexico. It covers the origins of the machismo cult, the smoldering passions of men and women, the extraordinary romantic nature of Mexicans, the violent element in love, sex and marriage, visitors looking for romance in Mexico…and more! There are also some choice aphrodisiac recipes, including one that is known as “Raise the Dead!”

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OTHER BOOKS BY THE AUTHOR:

WHICH SIDE OF YOUR BRAIN AM I TALKING TO?—

The Advantages of Using Both Sides of Your Brain /

And Why Women Must Use the Less-Dominant Side of Their Brains

in Order to Survive!

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The human brain has a left side and a right side, and it is well-known that the two sides are programmed to perform different functions. There is also growing evidence that sexual gender, the language one first learns as a child, and the culture in which one is raised, play primary roles in determining which side of the brain is engaged at particular times. To further complicate matters, some people are left-brain oriented while others are right-brain oriented. These differences play key roles in the values,

attitudes and behavior of every individual. In this insightful and provocative book, Boyé Lafayette De Mente, known for his books on the influence of language on the cultures of China, Japan, Korea and Mexico, proposes that it is a unique left-brain right-brain factor that explains why the Japanese make such high-quality products—but have difficulty communicating with other people. He also argues that Americans and others must learn how and when to use the right sides of their brains more effectively if they are to achieve their full potential.

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SAMURAI PRINCIPLES & PRACTICES THAT WILL HELP

PRETEENS & TEENS IN SCHOOL, SPORTS, SOCIAL

ACTIVITIES & CHOOSING CAREERS

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The principles and practices that Japan’s famous samurai class used in training their young made the samurai one of the most extraordinary groups of people the world has ever seen. The skills they developed in the martial arts and in cultural pursuits have never been surpassed by any other people. Japanologist / author Boyé Lafayette De Mente has identified these principles and practices and turned them into a handbook for present-day parents, teachers, preteens and teens…to help the young become

modern-day samurai in their pursuit of success! The book should be especially attractive to the millions of young Americans and others who have been weaned on Japanese manga (comics), ninja exploits and video games.

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ROMANTIC HAWAII—Sun, Sand, Surf & Sex! Hawaii Then & Now!

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When the first white men showed up in Hawaii in 1778 it was the middle of a long fall and winter festival during which various sexual techniques were demonstrated by nude hula dancers, couples engaged in a “bowling for partners” game, and people played various other competitive sports. The foreign explorers assumed that the Hawaiians never worked and that sex was a universal sport—so to speak. American missionaries soon put a stop to this enlightened custom, and tried their best to completely and permanently ban hula dancing and surfing (in the nude, of course). But as time passed and the first generation of missionaries went to their reward, surfing, hula dancing and the pursuit of sexual pleasures regained some of the ground they had lost. Today’s Hawaii is not as laid back as it was in its pre-missionary days, but the sun, the sand, the surf and the islands still work their seductive magic on residents and visitors alike. For vacationers, going to Hawaii is like a honeymoon whether they are newlyweds or not. Ideal background reading for putting you in the mood.

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ONCE A FOOL—From Japan to Alaska by Amphibious Jeep

(One of the Most Unusual Adventure Stories of the 20^th Century)

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This is the story of the author’s experiences aboard the globe-circling amphibious jeep dubbed HALF-SAFE! by Ben Carlin, its Australian “captain,” who turned out to be a modern-day Captain Bligh! During the 4-month-long journey from Tokyo to Anchorage, Alaska, the two adventurers encountered Russians, Japanese fish nets, sea lions, technical problems, the frigid waters of the North Pacific and Bering Sea—and each other! The crossing made news worldwide, and The Guinness Book of World Records. For online ordering details, click on: Amazon.com.

HOW TO MEASURE THE SEXUALITY OF MEN & WOMEN

BY THEIR FACIAL FEATURES

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Most men and women chose partners and spouses in a hit-and-miss method inspired more by raging hormones than by any other criteria. This handy guide explains precisely how you can tell the difference in hot, cool and cold men and women when it comes to their built-in sex-drive—by knowing how to read their facial features! It is also a useful tool for employers hiring staff who will have face-to-face contact with the public.

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WHY IGNORANCE, STUPIDITY AND VIOLENCE PLAGUE MANKIND –

The Failure of Rational Thinking and Common Sense

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This book takes a hard look at the irrationalities, stupidities and social insanity of human beings—from the misunderstanding and abuse of human sexuality, the rapid reversal of male-female roles, the commercial exploitation of female sexuality, the malicious use of god-based religions, to the idiotic obsession with continuous economic and population growth. Chapters include: The Id Monster, Human Sexuality, Races, Colors, Cultures, Languages, Religions, Power, Profit, Growth, Why Men and Women Talk Past Each Other…and Why the Male Prostate Gland Gets Big!

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EROS’ REVENGE –

Brave New World of American Sex

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A timely novel that reveals the Western world’s hypocritical attitude toward human sexuality, how a nation-wide convenience-market-like chain of sex clinics becomes the biggest enterprise in the U.S. and catapults the first woman into the White House. A view of the future that is rapidly coming true! Includes copious insights into the misunderstanding, misuse and abuse of human sexuality and remedies for them.

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WHY ORIENTAL GIRLS ATTRACT WESTERN MEN! –

The Erotic Side of the Orient!

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The exotic side of the Orient has always fascinated both Western men and women who were fortunate enough to visit there. But it has been the erotic side of Oriental life that has resulted in large numbers of Western men, beginning with Marco Polo, spending years or the rest of their lives in the Far East. In this provocative peek behind the bamboo and silken curtains of China, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines, the author [an old Asian Hand] details the physical and cultural elements that have traditionally made Oriental girls the epitome of femininity and unbridled sexuality—and given them advantages over typical Western women when it comes to attracting and pleasing men. It also includes some valuable advice to Western women on how to overcome their disadvantages.

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EBOOKS BY THE AUTHOR

SEXUAL PROFILES OF FAMOUS MEN & WOMEN

Digital Edition

Author and face-reader Boyé Lafayette De Mente profiles the facial features of nearly 300 famous Americans, detailing their S.Q. (Sexual Quotient) as well as the relationship between their facial features and their success in life—insights that are useful for everyone!

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HAI-IRO NO SEKAI (The Grey World)

Digital Edition

A collection of short stories that reveal the underbelly of post-World War II Japan, when life for many was like the color and taste of ashes—providing deep insights into the traditional mindset of the Japanese that are still valuable today.

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DOG DAYS IN JAPAN!—

The Amorous Adventures of a Foreign Student in Tokyo during his Bachelor Days.

Digital Edition

In revealing his extra-curricular activities during his student days in Japan the author also reveals provocative details of the Japanese mindset—how they think and behave in matters relating to male-female relations.

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APHRODISIAC RECIPES FOR (AMBITIOUS!) LOVERS!

Available in digital format.

Aphrodisiac foods have been sought after and used since ancient times, and there is scientific evidence that some of them work! This collection of recipes from around the world ranges from the very exotic and esoteric—you throw one of them at your intended!—to everyday foods eaten by the French, Italians, Mexicans, Spanish—and demure ladies in Iowa!

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POETRY FOR THE SOUL! – Enhancing the Quality of Your Life!

(with co-author Shichiro Ohshima).

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Good poetry has an almost magical affect on the emotions, the intellect and the spirit. It soothes the spirit when it is troubled; it calms the emotions when they are on edge; it inspires the intellect to strive for bigger and better things. If it has been a long time since you read selections from the great Persian poet Omar Khayyam, the love poems of Lord Byron, the evocative paeans of Emily Dickinson, the rollicking rhymes of Robert Service or if you have never read any of them, or the poems of Basho, Issa, Shakespeare, Frost, Whitman, Longfellow, Browning and scores of other masters you will find them in Poetry for the Soul…over 300 especially selected classic Western, haiku, and tanka poems, the latter in Japanese and English.

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“AMAZON SHORTS”

By Boyé Lafayette De Mente

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Ten of the Most Important Words in China

Ten of the Most Important Words in Japan

Ten of the Most Important Words in Korea

Ten of the Most Important Words in Mexico

AMAZING JAPAN: Fascinating Aspects of its Culture & Daily Life

AMAZING JAPAN: Its Exotic & Sensual Appeal

AMAZING JAPAN: Living it Up & Down the Japanese Way!

AMAZING JAPAN: The Scenic Wonderland