Best Selling Books by Keiko Okamoto

Keiko Okamoto''s Japanese Knitting Stitches presents 150 exquisite knitting and crochet stitches from one of Japan''s most prolific and innovative designers. Her designs range from classic to ethnic to quirky--in colors ranging from earthy to vivid. Keiko Okamoto is recognized around the world for her colorful and textural stitches, and this book features beautiful color photos showing the full potential of these stitch patterns. An introduction by veteran Japanese knitting expert Gayle Roehm--translator of Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible and 250 Japanese Knitting Stitches--explains the ins and outs of using the Japanese-style knitting charts and executing the stitches in a way that is simple and easy for all knitters to understand. Full instructions and diagrams for crochet and knitting projects offer a chance to put these stitches to use. These projects include: A cardigan with charming crocheted strawberry garland A multi-colored, fringed neck wrap A pair of funky, sculptural arm-warmers--toasty and multi-textured A charming Fair Isle knitted basket bag A pair of fluffy, cuffed mittens An elegant A-line textured wool sweater suitable for any body type A chic Nordic-patterned short coat This book will be a prized addition to every knitter''s library, and a favorite reference for years to come!

From elegant to funky, popular designer Keiko Okamoto presents a wide selection of crochet stitches in this valuable reference. Amazing Japanese Crochet Stitches includes versatile stitch patterns that can be used in just about any piece. Whether you want to recreate an Irish lace in creamy neutrals or play with stitches that stand out for their unusual shape and dimension, this book has it all. You''ll find designs for unusual yarns, unique stitch patterns and some amazing edgings. Seven practice projects help you cut loose with some creative application, including: Two elegant, lacy shawls Two fun flowery necklaces A bohemian vest in neutral tones A wildly embellished rainbow scarf The most one-of-a-kind bag you''ll ever see A technical section demonstrates the stitches step-by-step, so readers can become familiar with crocheting in the Japanese style. Amazing Japanese Crochet Stitches is a joy for the experienced crocheter, and a valuable reference for needlecraft enthusiasts everywhere!

Determined to save her family''s company from ruin, Tamsin agrees to become a bride to the wealthy shiekh tycoon Aziz. But on the day of their marriage, the wedding party is suddenly attacked by bandits. After being drugged and knocked unconscious, Tamsin wakes up to the sight of a handsome, mysterious man who tells her, "I''ve waited my entire life to exact my revenge of destroying your fianc? and your family!" before stealing a kiss from Tamsin! But who knew that a kidnapper''s kiss could be so hot and so arousing?

Freshly dumped by her playboy fianc?, Kevin, distraught cooking show host Corri decides to vent her anger toward him during a live broadcast. Kevin''s older brother and owner of the television production company, Aidan, rushes to her side with a bottle of wine and words of compassion. At the same time, he cannot help but feel overjoyed by the development. Aidan has always been attracted to Corri, but he had to bitterly swallow his feelings after she''d started going out with his little brother. Now there is no one keeping him from telling her how he feels.

Despite the frustration of a failed business venture, cool and in-control entrepreneur Darius Falcon manages to seal the deal with an exquisite natural island basking in the sun. There, on what should have been the worst day of both his professional and personal life, Darius meets a volunteer from a search and rescue unit named Harriet. He begins to feel happier than he has in years and the elevated mood the island has put him in encourages him to take a chance and ask her to be his girlfriend. Harriet gladly accepts, but finds herself deeply implicated in convoluted Falcon family circumstances… It’s a modern Cinderella story!

Beth’s childhood love had to come to an end, but young Jamie vowed he’d grow up and then he’d come get her. Over ten years later, only half of his promises had been fulfilled. Jamie was a man, a success in Australia, where he grew up to be very powerful. But when a likewise grown-up Beth tries to meet with Jamie, he beds her thinking all the time that she is a just another anonymous gold digger. Traumatized, Beth tries to say goodbye for good, but then Jamie tracks her down and buys her financially troubled family’s farm… Just what is Jamie’s end game?

Freya became part of the Falcon family after her mother married Amos. So, when she is dumped by her fianc? right before her wedding, her stepbrother, Jackson, comes to rescue her. He whisks her away from the church and kindly consoles her. Freya used to be attracted to him, but knowing he sees her as a sister, she had to seal away her feelings for him. When his kindness reignites her feelings, she learns the unbelievable truth. It was Jackson who ruined her wedding!

Perdita sneaks into the wedding ceremony of famous actor Travis Falcon to get an expos?. But then she then runs into Travis’s younger brother, Leonid, who looks exactly like Travis. He asks Perdita to pretend to be his lover for one day in order to discourage his father from forcing him to marry someone he doesn’t want to, never realizing that she is an infamous gossip writer. As she grows closer to Leonid, though, she becomes hesitant about airing his family’s secrets. But will she be equally able to keep her own secret safe?

3 years after the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami, popular manga artists go to the heart of it and listen to people''s stories of that day and the turbulence that came afterward. The stories they preserve through manga, "Stories of 3.11" will bring tears to your eyes. Royalties will be donated to the restoration project in Tohoku.

It’s been over a year since she caught him cheating on her. Although she’s been struggling, Samantha’s getting used to a new life with her young daughter. One day, her estranged husband showed up at her apartment. He came to tell her about the massive inheritance that her father-in-law left for his granddaughter. But he gave her a shocking condition in order to receive it. If Samantha wants to receive the inheritance, she and Annie need to live with him for the next six months. Samantha can’t live with the man who betrayed her. But when she thinks about her daughter’s future… Samantha decided to go back to his house and engage in a marriage in name only.

Elizabeth is a teacher who was charged with a crime despite being innocent, so she visits top lawyer Price to ask for his help. Price Domenico is the father of one of her students. Although there are many dark rumors surrounding him, Price greets her with a handshake and a warm welcome and Elizabeth’s nerves are put at ease. But when she tells him about her circumstances, his gaze suddenly turns cold and he turns her down! Why? Were his warm hands and friendly smile just an act?

What did I do to deserve this? Engaged to be married at an early age, Anna devoted her life to becoming the future queen of Santina. Little did she imagine that her fianc? would fall in love with another woman and announce his engagement on TV… To avoid embarrassing her parents and the royal family, Anna attends her ex-fianc?’s engagement party, where she is humiliated in front of the crowd and the media. But she is saved when gorgeous billionaire Leo appears in front of her. He then spirits Anna away from the palace and tries to seduce her…with a date that goes terribly wrong!

Hiyaku: An Intermediate Japanese Course provides a progressive intermediate course in Japanese, incorporating modern teaching methods and practicing all four language skills. Hiyaku provides content-based instruction, with authentic and semi-authentic dialogues and readings, all carefully selected to instruct and inspire students as they learn Japanese. Key features of the textbook include: highly structured chapters, beginning with warm-up exercises followed by focused practice of each of the four skills gradual introduction to increasingly authentic materials content taken from original Japanese sources such as books, TV programs, magazines, newspapers and websites extensive audio material provided as FREE MP3 files on a companion website here https://routledgetextbooks.com/textbooks/_author/eguchi/ instructor’s materials, including PowerPoint files provided through the companion website. Hiyaku does not simply teach language and basic cultural points: it also helps students gain a holistic understanding of Japanese society and history, and provides the necessary foundation for the advanced study of Japan and its language.

Dominic Winters, usually as cold as his name suggests, decides to look for someone to comfort him, and he finds that person in Sophie. He used to believe that the death of his fiancée was Sophie’s fault, but having realized his mistake, a haggard Dominic has come to apologize. This man, who never gives the upper hand to another person, let alone someone of lower social rank, is doing just that now, which is why Sophie lets him hold her. Sophie has been waiting for this moment since the first time they met, half a year ago… And the passion they indulge in will have life-changing consequences for both of them!

Laura is a reporter whose drive to help those in need keeps causing her to miss her scoops. With her job on the line, she goes after a big story, looking for a scandal about Xander, the crown prince of Montorino! Luckily, she manages to slip into his official residence and approach him. But her nature once again gets in the way and spoils her plan… The next day, as Laura sulks in dejection, who should appear at her doorstep but Prince Xander!

Lara’s disastrous marriage came to an end, and she believed she’d never love again. But then she meets the charming Bryce at her aunt’s party. She’s instantly attracted to him but warns herself to stay away. Her painful experiences should have taught her that lesson. To love and trust men only leads to heartache! But he persists in asking her out. He’s pushy yet surprisingly kind, and she lets her guard down around him. She never thought it would happen, that she would again be betrayed by a man she trusted so deeply…

Liza was enjoying her island vacation but froze when Nick Menendez appeared in front of her. Nick was an important businessman and the son of her mother’s best friend. They had known each other since they were young?he’d even been her first love. But when Liza was sixteen, there was a misunderstanding that led Nick to scorn her and call her a loose woman. Her first love was ruthlessly shattered to pieces and she’d been avoiding him ever since. Liza was thoroughly bewildered by the sudden reunion, yet she felt the flames of love rising in her once more. What she didn’t know was that their reunion was no accident!

Lizzie’s great-aunt was once a famous actress, and she had a deep connection with the Kingdom of Voltavia and its former king. Lizzie, a historian, decides that she wants to gather all of her great-aunt’s stories about the king into a book. She pushes the present king, Daniel, for an interview but is rebuffed. Later, however, the dejected Lizzie receives a surprise in the mail: an invitation to a ball, from King Daniel himself. Lizzie arrives at the ball in high spirits—but, in the midst of her encounter with the king, he suddenly steals a kiss!