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 articles
and essays also
available
from Amazon.com.
CULTURAL-INSIGHT & GUIDE BOOKS
THE MEXICAN MIND – Understanding & Appreciating
Mexican Culture! Quality Trade Paperback & Ebook This book uses key words in the
Mexican language as gateways to the cultural and historical elements that
created the unique character and personality of Mexicans—the good and the
bad—and made Mexico one of the most fas-cinating
countries in the world…part Western and part Oriental. The intro-duction provides a scathing review of the evils
perpetrated on the 25 million original Indian inhabitants of Mexico by the
Spanish administrators in an unholy alliance with the Catholic Church,
giving rise to the Mexican Way that is known today. To order a printed copy
[$14.95], click on Amazon.com.
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AMAZING ARIZONA – Fascinating Facts, Legends & Tall Tales! Quality Trade Paperback & Ebook 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 first European
Americans, who began arriving on the scene in the 1820s, range from amazing
to incredible. This is great reading for residents and visitors alike. For ordering details of printed copies [$14.95]
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THE GRAND CANYON ANSWER BOOK – Everything You Might Want to
Know About the Grand Canyon and Then Some! Quality Trade Paperback & Ebook 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 things regular guide books don’t talk about… in
one handy handbook. For ordering details of printed copies [$12.95] click on: Amazon.com For ordering details of digital copies [$4.95]
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VISITOR’S GUIDE TO ARIZONA’S INDIAN RESERVATIONS / Quality Trade Paperback & Ebook 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
visitor attractions and recreational facilities on all of the Reservations.
The Reservations 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 culture of the Apaches, Hopi, Navajos and other
Native American residents of Arizona. For ordering details of printed copies
[$14.95], click on: Amazon.com.
For ordering details of digital copies [$4.95]
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link ARIZONA’S FAMOUS HOPI INDIANS – Their Spiritual Way of
Life & Incredible Prophecies Quality Trade Paperback & Ebook 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!” For ordering details of printed copies
[$12.95], click on Amazon.com: For ordering details of digital copies [$4.95]
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link ARIZONA’S LORDS OF THE LAND – The History, Heart, Traditional Customs & Wisdom of the
Navajos Quality Trade Paperback & Ebook 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-phil-osophers
who, when they had the chance, put most of the white men of the day to
shame. For ordering details of printed copies
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THE WOMAN IN THE BLUE BRA! – A
Message to the World! Quality trade paperback & Ebook The oppression and abusive treatment
of women by males has been built into the cultures of humanity since the
origin of the species, and has had and still has an incredibly negative
impact on all elements of society.. This book
explains in detail why and how males have prevented humanity from achieving
its full potential, and outlines basic changes that are essential before that
can be achieved.
The title honors a young Muslim woman who during the revolution Egyptian revolution in 2011
was set upon by government troops, beaten, stripped of her outer garments
and left prostrate in the street. Someone
photographed her defilement and posted it on the Internet, revealing to the
world that she was wearing a blue bra. She quickly became a symbol for
women desiring to escape the shackles men have bound them in since day one.
To order a printed copy [$12.95] or a digital copy [$4.95], click on Amazon.com.
ROMANTIC HAWAII—Sun, Sand, Surf
& Sex! Hawaii Then & Now! / Quality Trade Paperback & Ebook When the first white men showed up in Hawaii in
1778 it was the middle of a long fall-winter festival during which various
sexual techniques were demonstrated by hula dancers and couples engaged in
a “bowling for partners” game. The foreign explorers assumed that the
Hawaiians never worked and that sex was a universal sport. American missionaries
put a stop to this enlightened custom, and tried to ban hula dancing and
surfing in the nude. 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 islands still
work their seductive magic on residents and visitors alike. For ordering details of printed copies
[$12.95] click on: Amazon.com. For ordering details of digital copies [$4.95]
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link ROMANTIC MEXICO—The
Images & the Realities The Charm, the Eroticism, the Magic
& the Violence! Quality Trade Paperback & Ebook 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 extra-ordinary 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!” For ordering details of printed copies
[$12.95] click on Amazon.com For ordering details of
digital copies [$4.95] click on this Amazon.com
link WHY MEXICANS THINK AND BEHAVE THE
WAY THEY DO!—The Cultural Factors that Created the Character &
Personality of the Mexican People. Quality Trade Paperback & Ebook 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…!” For ordering details of printed copies
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BOOKS ON JAPAN
AMAZING JAPAN – Why Japan is one of
the World’s Most Intriguing Countries! / Quality Trade
Paperback & Ebook Japan is known worldwide for its
iconic symbols as geisha, karaoke, manga, Mt.
Fuji, ninja, samurai warriors and huge sumo wrestlers. What is not so well-known are its amazing
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 intriguing and enjoyable travel
destinations…things that explain why so many foreigners take up permanent
residence there. For ordering details of printed copies
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EXOTIC JAPAN – The Sensual &
Visual Pleasures Quality Trade
Paperback & Ebook 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. Ideal
background reading and preparation for a trip to Japan. For ordering details of
printed copies [$14.95] click on Amazon.com For ordering details of
digital copies [$4.95] click on this Amazon.com
link SPEAK JAPANESE TODAY!—A Little
Language Goes a Long Way! Quality Trade Paperback & Ebook 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, rest-aurant 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!" For ordering details of printed copies
[$14.95] click on:
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link WHY THE JAPANESE ARE A SUPERIOR
PEOPLE! The Advantages of Using Both Sides
of Your Brain! Quality Trade Paperback & Ebook 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. For ordering details of
printed copies [$12.95] click on Amazon.com For ordering details of digital copies [$4.95]
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link WHY ORIENTAL GIRLS ATTRACT WESTERN MEN! – The Erotic Side of the Orient! / Quality Trade Paperback & Ebook 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 Phil-ippines, 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. For ordering details of printed copies
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SAMURAI PRINCIPLES & PRACTICES
THAT WILL HELP PRETEENS & TEENS IN SCHOOL, SPORTS, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
& CHOOSING CAREERS Quality Trade Paperback & Ebook 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. For ordering
details of printed copies [$9.95] click on: Amazon.com. For ordering details of digital copy [$4.95] click
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link THE BIZARRE & THE WONDROUS FROM THE LAND OF THE RISING
SUN! / Quality Trade Paperback & Ebook There are two Japans, the traditional
and the modern that exist side-by-side, and this combination is unique in
many ways that both fascinate and titillate foreign visitors. This book
reveals a variety of these attractions, from sexy fertility festivals that
feature huge replicas of the male organ to a legend which claims that Jesus
Christ spent many of the years that he was missing from the Biblical
stories in Japan with one of his brothers, and that it was his brother who
was executed by the Roman authorities while he fled back to Japan and live
there the rest of his life. The full story and the documentary evidence is extraordinary....! To buy printed copies [$12.95] or
digital copies [$4.95] click on Amazon.com.
SABURO – The Saga of a Teenage Samurai in 17th Century Japan Quality Trade Paperback & Ebook 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. For online ordering details of printed
copies [$14.95] click on Amazon.com For online ordering details of digital copies [$4.95]
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link MISTRESS-KEEPING IN JAPAN – The Pitfalls & the Pleasures
Then & Now / Quality Trade Paperback & Ebook Mistress-keeping has had a long and “illustrious”
history in Japan, with fascinating tra-ditions
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. The illustrations are classic. For ordering details of printed copies
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CULTURAL-INSIGHT BOOKS
BRIDGING CULTURAL BARRIERS in China,
Japan, Korea & Mexico / Quality Trade Paperback & Ebook 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 com-promises—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 back-ground reading for business people, diplomats, political
leaders, academics and students. For ordering details of printed copies
[$14.95] click on Amazon.com For ordering details of digital copies
[$4.95]
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link WHICH SIDE OF YOUR BRAIN AM I
TALKING TO?— The Advantages of Using Both Sides
of Your Brain / Quality Trade Paperback & Ebook 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. For ordering
details of printed copies [$12.95] click on: Amazon.com. For ordering details of
digital copies [$4.95] click on this Amazon.com
link WHY IGNORANCE, STUPIDITY AND VIOLENCE PLAGUE MANKIND – The
Failure of Rational Thinking and Common Sense Quality Trade Paperback & Ebook 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 econo-mic 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! For ordering details of printed copies
[$12.95] click on Amazon.com For
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PEOPLE SEXING! - HOW TO MEASURE THE
SEXUALITY OF MEN & WOMEN BY THEIR FACIAL FEATURES Quality Trade Paperback & Ebook 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. For online ordering details of printed
copies [$12.95] click on Amazon.com
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link EROS’ REVENGE – Brave New World of American Sex Quality Trade Paperback & Ebook 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. For ordering details of printed copies
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OTHER BOOKS BY THE AUTHOR ON CHINA, JAPAN, KOREA AND MEXICO
BOOKS ON CHINA
THE CHINESE MIND—Understanding
Traditional Chinese Beliefs and their Influence on Contemporary Culture
Quality Trade Paperback
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!
For ordering details, click
on Amazon.com
ETIQUETTE
GUIDE TO CHINA – Know the Rules That Make the Difference!
Quality
Trade Paperback
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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*For the soft
cover edition [The Chinese Have a Word for It!] go to Amazon.com:
CHINESE ETIQUETTE & ETHICS IN
BUSINESS
Quality
Trade Paperback
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
Quality Trade Paperback
Over 1,000 key terms and phrases in
[English] phonetic 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.
For ordering details, click on: Amazon.com.
INSTANT CHINESE
Quality Pocket-Sized Paperback
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.”
For ordering
details, click on: Amazon.com.
SURVIVAL CHINESE
Quality Pocket-Sized Paperback
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.
For ordering
details, click on: Amazon.com.
BOOKS ON JAPAN
KATA: The Key to Understanding and
Dealing with the Japanese!
(The Cultural Programming that Made the
Japanese a Superior People).
Quality Trade Paperback.
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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JAPAN’S CULTURAL CODE WORDS – Key Words
that Explain How and Why
the Japanese Think and Behave the Way They
Do!
Quality
Trade Paperback
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 practical advice, than in a dozen other books on Japan!”
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JAPANESE ETIQUETTE & ETHICS IN
BUSINESS
Quality
Trade Paperback
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 books on 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]
Quality Trade Paperback
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
Quality Trade Paperback
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
Quality
Trade Paperback
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!
Quality
Trade Paperback
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!
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THE JAPANESE SAMURAI CODE – Classic Strategies for Success.
Quality Trade Paperback.
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 19th
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)
Quality Trade Paperback
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 16th and 17th
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
Quality
Trade Paperback
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.”
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JAPANESE IN PLAIN ENGLISH
Quality
Trade Paperback
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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INSTANT JAPANESE
Quality Pocket-Sized Paperback
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
Quality Pocket-Sized Paperback
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
Quality Trade Paperback
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!)
Quality Trade Paperback
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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BOOKS ON KOREA:
ETIQUETTE
GUIDE TO KOREA – Know the Rules That Make the Difference!
Quality
Trade Paperback
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
Quality Trade Paperback
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
Quality
Trade Paperback
Over 1,200 high frequency words and
phrases in English phonetics 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
Quality
Pocket-Sized Paperback
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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details, click on: Amazon.com.
SURVIVAL KOREAN
Quality
Pocket-Sized Paperback
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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details, click on: Amazon.com.
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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MISCELLANEOUS
TITLES BY THE AUTHOR
ASIAN FACE READING –
Unlock the Secrets Hidden in the Human Face.
Quality
Trade Paperback
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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ONCE A FOOL—From Japan to Alaska by
Amphibious Jeep
(One of the Most Unusual Adventure
Stories of the 20th Century)
Quality
Trade Paperback & Ebook
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.
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For ordering details of digital copies [$7.95] click
on this Amazon.com
link
POETRY FOR THE SOUL! – Enhancing the
Quality of Your Life!
(with co-author Shichiro Ohshima).
Quality
Trade Paperback
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
[Click on the titles to go
directly to Amazon.com]
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
AMAZING
JAPAN: Things that Make Japan Japanese!
AMAZING
JAPAN: Visitor Information & Services
To see reviews of De Mente’s books and a
series of cultural insight articles,
visit the following blog websites:
http://www.boyelafayettedemente.blogspot.com/
[Articles and Essays]
www.boyedemente.blogspot.com
[Book Reviews]
www.boyelafayettedemente.wordpress.com
[Cultural Insights on China, Japan, Korea & Mexico]
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of De Mente’s print books and ebooks
and
“Amazon Shorts,” click on Amazon.com