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mikrotext is a publisher for texts with attitude and for new narratives, founded in 2013 in Berlin by Nikola Richter The independent publishing house focusses on new literary texts that comment on contemporary questions and allow insights into tomorrow. The texts are inspired by discussions on social media platformes and reflect today’s global debates. All titles are published digital first. A selection is available in English. In 2020 and 2019, mikrotext was awarded the German Publisher Award by the Federal Ministry of Culture and Media.
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Das legendäre peruanische Ceviche – mit Limette und Salz marinierter Fisch – erobert derzeit die internationale Gastronomie. Kein Wunder, denn Ceviche ist eine kulinarische Sensation: ein raffiniertes und frisches Gericht, das sich auf vielfältige Weise variieren lässt – eine wahre Geschmacks- und Farbexplosion. Ozean, Regenwald, Hochgebirge: Peru ist eine natürliche Schatzkammer – und die Heimat des Ceviche. Ein großer Artenreichtum und die Impulse der Einwanderer aus aller Welt bescheren dem Land eine spektakuläre Gastronomie, in der es noch einiges zu entdecken gibt, darunter die facettenreiche Welt des Ceviche. Jeder Hafen am Pazifik, jede Stadt im Gebiet des Amazonas oder in den Anden schwört auf die eigene Zubereitungsart. Ceviche ist ein aufregendes Geschmackserlebnis – und dazu ein leichtes und gesundes Gericht, das nur wenige Zutaten benötigt. Der deutsch-peruanische Chefkoch Juan Danilo kennt alle Geheimnisse der peruanischen Gastronomie und verrät uns in diesem Buch seine Rezepte: von den raffinierten Ceviches der japanisch geprägten Nikkei-Küche über die Klassiker seiner Großmutter bis hin zu seinen eigenen, vegetarischen und fruchtig-exotischen Kreationen.
Das legendäre peruanische Ceviche – mit Limette und Salz marinierter Fisch – erobert derzeit die internationale Gastronomie. Kein Wunder, denn Ceviche ist eine kulinarische Sensation: ein raffiniertes und frisches Gericht, das sich auf vielfältige Weise variieren lässt – eine wahre Geschmacks- und Farbexplosion. Ozean, Regenwald, Hochgebirge: Peru ist eine natürliche Schatzkammer – und die Heimat des Ceviche. Ein großer Artenreichtum und die Impulse der Einwanderer aus aller Welt bescheren dem Land eine spektakuläre Gastronomie, in der es noch einiges zu entdecken gibt, darunter die facettenreiche Welt des Ceviche. Jeder Hafen am Pazifik, jede Stadt im Gebiet des Amazonas oder in den Anden schwört auf die eigene Zubereitungsart. Ceviche ist ein aufregendes Geschmackserlebnis – und dazu ein leichtes und gesundes Gericht, das nur wenige Zutaten benötigt. Der deutsch-peruanische Chefkoch Juan Danilo kennt alle Geheimnisse der peruanischen Gastronomie und verrät uns in diesem Buch seine Rezepte: von den raffinierten Ceviches der japanisch geprägten Nikkei-Küche über die Klassiker seiner Großmutter bis hin zu seinen eigenen, vegetarischen und fruchtig-exotischen Kreationen.
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If learning to prepare tea takes a lifetime, what is truly learned in the process? That is the question that surrounds El viento entre los pinos, Japanese-style: without offering an answer, through anecdotes, poems, and reflections that bring the tea ceremony—one of the most exquisite disciplines of Japanese culture—closer to everyday life. Tasks such as purifying the utensils, arranging flowers, preparing the charcoal, and heating the water appear, in the author's words, as a genuine meditation in motion, inviting us to pause in the present and appreciate our surroundings with all our senses.
The latest book by the author of the bestselling series "The Courage to Be Disliked," which has sold 9 million copies worldwide. "I," who has been promoted to section chief but is anxious, grows up through dialogue with the philosopher "Sensei," despite feeling confused. ◆I will solve the problems of leaders in this way! ◇Let's say "thank you" to young people who have no sense of responsibility. ◇There is nothing wrong with not having confidence as a leader. ◇Acknowledge the existence of people who repeatedly make the same mistakes. ◇Pay attention to future possibilities, even if you are a stubborn veteran. ◇When it's hard to be the boss, remind yourself what makes you happy.
Gaijin, which means “foreigner” in Japanese, is a production happily devoted to discovering the world and fascinations of others. Written in the great nikkei style, due to its ennunciative austerity and restraint, it proposes a message of permanence that hovers like an alarm over the empire of the fleeting, of emptiness and helplessness.With this novel, winner of the UNAM-Alfaguara prize in 2002, Maximiliano Matayoshi manages to move us, while kindly revealing the condition of the immigrant, of great relevance in all cultures and in all times. “Epic of the migrant and the ones who, living between two worlds, look for an identity, Gaijin is one of those novels you read with a tight heart and a smile upon the lips. A beautiful book, that once finished will be remembered with love for a long, long time”.Federico Falco
Don't lie to yourself. Don't force yourself. That is how you expand your possibilities. After leaving Microsoft. The things I value in my life There are things that you don't really want to do and don't need to do, but you don't realize it and continue to do them just because you have done them or because you have been doing them for a long time. That is the "sunk cost" of life. We need to recognize the "sunk costs" that have unconsciously become a burden in our lives, and make the choice to quit. What I want to convey in this book is such simple thinking. Work … Only attend meetings where you can contribute Relationships … Focus on the " happiness of the moment" rather than building connections Things and money… If it's hard to release, then give it away Dreams and goals … Don't push yourself too hard by thinking backwards Quitting is a way to meet a brand new you. You can design your life more freely.
The books by the author have sold more than 2 million copies in total. In this book, the author who is a very popular doctor in the media teaches us 108 ways to deal with the autonomic nervous system. The Corona disaster has unknowingly caused a great deal of damage to our minds and bodies. That's why it's important to take a little action every day to regulate our autonomic nervous system. Don't choose tight clothes and shoes. Organize your bag. Speak slowly. Write down any mistakes you made on the spot. Decide on "one" thing to do next. When you feel depressed, go up and down the stairs. Don't assign different levels of importance to different tasks. Have multiple stresses. Divide your work by content, and your work by time. When you have an accident, give up on your next appointment. When you need to relieve tension, look at the clock on the wall. Discard the two hours after lunch. Take 5 minutes of "gym time" in between remote work. Eat only half of your meals. Take one photo a day. ...... From how to adjust the environment, time, and relationships around you. The following is a collection of advice on how to adjust your environment, time, relationships, diet, body and mind, and mental health. This book is full of advice that you can put into practice today!
They value appearance over practicality. The concept of "reading the atmosphere" does not exist. Business is determined by likes and dislikes. From fashion to cars, Italians have created first-class products with their unique sense and philosophy, and this book poignantly analyzes their views on life and work and their ecology.Among the readers who appreciated the book were those who had experienced hardships with Italians. It seemed that the more difficulties they had experienced with Italians, the more strongly they sympathized with me. The most gratifying comment was, "After reading this book, I am no longer angry with Italians. Once you understand the laws that govern different cultures, you will no longer be frustrated. I also began to verbalize and recognize the "laws of Italians," which I had intuitively learned until then. It is common for shallow people to want to use these laws once they have them, and I am no exception to this rule. Whenever I accompany Japanese staff members on a visit to Italy, we all have fun using the "Laws of Italians" to predict their behavior.We all enjoy anticipating the following: "This producer is frowning and discussing petty wine philosophy, but he will soon receive a phone call from Mamma," or "This driver arrived unusually ahead of time and waited for us, but he will stop at a gas station somewhere and let us wait for him to fill up his car," or "We have already requested a bottle of wine for the photo shoot several times, but this person is sure to make a mistake." When I do this, what would normally have been an outburst of frustration and anger, "Why didn't you do what I requested? But in many cases, the situation is resolved with a laugh. Putting things into words has a magical effect to exorcise various kinds of friction. Recently, the number of Italians visiting Japan has been increasing, and now I have more opportunities to teach them the "Laws of the Japanese. It is natural for Italians to be annoyed and irritated by the behavior of Japanese people. That is why I have to tell them in advance, "This dinner starts at 7:00 p.m., but for some reason we are supposed to meet at 6:00 p.m. We will probably only have a 5-minute meeting at 6:00 p.m., and then there will be nothing to do for the next 55 minutes. Since Italy is just about the time the office opens, please go ahead and make some business calls," or "The customer sitting in front of you will probably start dozing off after about three glasses of wine, not because your talk is boring, but because most Japanese people do not have alcohol-dissolving enzymes." Warning them in advance. Then, instead of saying, "That's rude!" rather than, "That's how it is in Japan. Where there is laughter, there is no conflict. Be prepared and you will be fine.What I have introduced in this book are my own "laws of Italians," but they are far from complete, and I am constantly updating them. However, I feel that if we can know the laws of other cultures, anticipate their behavior, and laugh at them when we come into contact with them, we will be able to avoid various conflicts.The author is the only Japanese undercover investigator for Gambero Rosso, the "Michelin of Italy," and was awarded the Order of the Star by the President of Italy in 2014.
"Bonds are safer than stocks" is not always true. "Diversification is good" may be an assumption. Stock prices are always mistaken, so it's okay to ignore them. The factors for investment decisions are all around us. If you need 500 million yen in your life, just make 100 million yen. Full of "eye-opening" knowledge that you knew but didn't understand. Against the backdrop of rising stock prices and anxiety about a "100-year life," people are becoming more and more aware of investment (asset management). However, even if you want to study investment again, you may not know what to think about, and you may be influenced by other people's success stories, information on the Internet that you cannot understand, or the words and actions of so-called professionals, and in the end, it may not work out. In this book, the author, who has been involved in asset management advice as a CFP and also holds his own courses as the head of an investment school that is now attracting attention, gives advice on how to organize the knowledge and information essential for investment and how to find your own success rules and philosophy. The basic idea is that "investing is like finding a job. Do you want to work for a company that you don't know anything about, a company that has no future, or a company that will be criticized by society? This is the point. The "royal road to investment" is to grow your assets along with the growth of your chosen investment, without being misled by temporary booms or the words and actions of those around you. So, what kind of investments should you choose and what stance should you take? With a wealth of concrete examples and a gentle narrative, this book explains how to obtain a variety of effective information that even a layman can do, how to analyze the information in a way that suits you, and what not to do, in the form of "45 lessons" from the perspective of correct investment thinking and practice.
The ultimate massage taught by massage professionals is introduced in an easy-to understand, illustrated manner. From head to toe, this book is full of relaxing techniques that you can do by yourself and feel good.
●Newly graduate employees lacking perseverance to fit in the work environment We often hear difficulties of managing new and young employees who get depressed easily when they are scolded by their bosses and sometimes they don’t even come to work from the next day. Some young employees do not obey the instructions and do not try to make improvements in work. Violence in Japanese elementary schools has been on the rise, which indicates how children communicate with each other is also changing. The early-age education gives certain effects on children such as helping them to enter prestigious schools, but these effects do not last. Furthermore, children nowadays have less opportunities to learn independence and diversity through playing with friends, experiencing the nature and making adventures. From the perspectives of parenting and career development, the book focuses on the competitive skills that young people should acquire to do better in real world. ●Need of non-cognitive skills, such as self-control. James Heckman, who won the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 2000, proved in his over 40 years of studies that early education had the temporal effect on increasing intellectual capacity. However, he concludes that it is not the only factor leading to have good educational background and high-income career. In fact, the early education has lost its effects on building the cognitive skills (intellectual capacity) by the age of eight. Looking at the data after reaching adulthood, however, those who received early education had higher educational degree and annual income. It suggests that acquiring non-cognitive skills such as cooperating with others, having patience and motivation are keys to success after the early education. To develop non-cognitive skills in childhood, parents need to have the attitude to wait for their children to reach a conclusion by themselves, and think together with them. This book is convincing because it discusses parenting based on the latest findings in psychology and pedagogy, while emphasizing on the need of fostering patience, cooperativeness, and independence of children. This is a must-read book for parents who want to find clues on raising their toddlers and elementary school children.
Your hazy feeling and anxiety from drinking will clearly disappear by knowing the mechanism. Covid-19 pandemic has drastically changed the way of drinking!? Scientific insights you want to read now compiled in one book. ・ Recently, I get drunk easily. ・ I want to my drinking reduced but can’t. ・ Result of my medical check-ups is getting worse. ・ I’m worried about cancer, metabolic syndrome, pancreatitis, and other diseases... Why people get drunk, suffer from hangovers, and get sick from overdrinking, and there are people who can’t drink at all? Even boozers are convinced to the latest study on alcohol and human body! Specialists in various diseases and researchers in alcohol’s effects on human bodies explain easily the latest scientific knowledge. For those who love drinking, are a bit worried about own health, or are interested in the mechanism of human bodies although can’t drink at all, this book is full of scientific insights that are recommended to read now to prepare for post-corona. ★"How to drink without regrets" that is scientifically clarified. Why overdrinking causes diarrhea?/Why people get easily drunken when getting older? /Why you should not drink after a workout./What is "moderate amount" that you can maintain your health? ★Boozer’s destiny "risk of getting ill" Even if you drink "moderately," risk of cancer increases?/Lemon sour causes reflux esophagitis?/Heavy drinkers are vulnerable to infections with Covid-19?
This book explains how a program works in a computer in a way that anyone can understand. The program is loaded into memory, interpreted and executed by the CPU. The structure of the program is explained in an orderly fashion using numerous diagrams. The third edition has been reviewed in its entirety, with new products and development tools, and significant additions have been made to the text and notes so that even those new to programming will not be confused. The hardware explanations and sample programs in C programming language, which were well received in the second edition, have also been updated. The supplementary chapter at the end of the book, "Let's Try C programming language! has also been revised to conform to the latest specifications. Newly written Chapter 12 covers machine learning with Python. Readers experiencing machine learning for the first time will become familiar with artificial intelligence (AI) as a way to utilize computers and programs. In addition, an explanation of Python, "Let's Try Python!" has been added to the supplementary chapter at the end of the book.
Why do we have to study?" Why can't I just do what I love? How can I be myself? How can I make the world a little better?" With these questions in mind, "I," who has obtained the "Book of Adventure," embarked on a journey through time and space to meet great people. What was the surprising fact that he found out there? I see. After finishing the book, your doubts will be cleared away and a new you and a new world will begin. What are the real issues that have created a world in turmoil? What should we do in the future of AI? How to live? Is reskilling really necessary?" This book connects the "questions" that everyone wonders about to "discoveries" that will give you courage and guidance as you wonder how to live your life. This book is full of new insights necessary for a confusing world and the future of AI! The key is to discard the knowledge you have learned and the successes you have had, The important thing is to discard the knowledge you have learned and the experience of success.Chapter 1: Let's Unravel: What's School All About?Chapter 2: Unlocking the Secrets Why do we go to school?Chapter 3: Let's speak out our thoughts. Why do adults expect us to study?Chapter 4 Let's explore Why can't we just do what we like?Chapter 5: Unlearn What should I do now? Acknowledgments to fellow travelers Adventure books scattered around the world Questions of this book References
This book is a major revision of the earlier edition of "Creating Work: My Resume," which was first published in March 2012. The recent release includes new text and architectural photographs. A gorgeous collection of mini photo albums are interspersed throughout the book, featuring color photographs of all of his representative works. These include "Sumiyoshi's Rowhouse," the structure that launched Ando’s career, and "Brus de Commerce," a contemporary art museum in Paris that was opened in 2021. Readers will be struck by Ando’s career trajectory. Ando has made a name for himself as a world-renowned Japanese architect whose large-scale projects in France, Italy, Germany, the U.S., Europe, and Asia (China, Korea, Taiwan, and elsewhere) have attracted much attention. He has opened the "Book Forest" of libraries throughout Japan at his own expense, stating, "I want the children of tomorrow to find their dreams.” He says, “I have no education and no social foundation. I need to create my own work. Energy, concentration, a sense of purpose, and strong desire will make me overcome the hurdles I set for myself.” What is the source of the energy that drives Ando, who is now in his 80s and continues to work with increasing vigor? Throughout this book you will find the author's passion for creation as he pursues his eternal youth without forgetting his spirit of taking on challenges. His vitality remains exceptional, despite having undergone two cancer surgeries and having lost five of his organs.
A top copywriter teaches you how to strengthen your words and thoughts that can be used in any situation! This book is a must-have for anyone who wants to improve their writing skills. How do you put your thoughts into words and communicate them? What are the secrets to expressing yourself in a way that moves people's hearts? In this book, you will learn the secrets of how to express yourself in words that move people's hearts. The author, a copywriter who is attracting a lot of attention nowadays discloses his unique techniques in an easy-to-understand manner, and explains the laws of words that move people's hearts. People are moved when they discover their own thoughts and feelings in the words, and there is no need for elaborate expressions! The author breaks down his own advertising copy, as well as famous examples from all over the world, from the perspectives of "clarity as a message," "how to project yourself into it," and "how to create the thoughts you want to convey," and explains the "art of putting your will into words. This is a book to strengthen your language and thinking, taught by a top copywriter. In this book, you'll learn how to make your words work for you. How do you improve your words? This book provides concrete explanations on how anyone can do it, and is full of useful ideas not only for business communication, project presentations, and other work situations, but also for appealing to people in your personal life, as well as for job hunting and changing jobs. The author has written many works as "The World is Made of Someone's Work," a canned Georgia coffee, "I want to support the people who support this country." "That experience is your friend."
A famous autonomic doctor teaches 99 action techniques to "break the bad flow". Let's reset your frustration! I'm not feeling well somehow---. This is because your body and mind are in a "bad flow" due to the unpredictable Corona Disaster, and your autonomic nervous system has been disturbed unconsciously. The important thing to do at such times is to "start anew" and "boldly reset". Imagine the whole day in one minute in the morning. Be aware of each "small accomplishment". Change your bedroom environment Make a "Reset Day" on Thursdays. Try just "10 minutes" in any case Learn to enjoy to be alone "Stop hunching over" and that's it! ...... and more. These are tips that you can start using today and that will be very effective.
What is the difference between a lucky person and an unlucky person? The author, a professor of WASEDA Business School, logically explains what luck is really about and how to find a shortcut to good luck. ・ Fortune can be divided into four types ・ Five characteristics of people who can change pure luck into true opportunities ・ How people draw bad luck ・ "Magical phrases“ to build stronger teams ・ Don't worry, but think ・ Two prescriptions to do away with indecisiveness ・ How to sharpen your intuition ・ Categorizing your fortune type using 4 animals ・ A bias trap: Unconscious thinking habit ・ Three types of "costs" that unfortunate people are not aware of ・ Those who can learn from mistakes and those who cannot ・ How to deal with grumpy attitudes ・ People who can cook frozen dumplings well are the lucky people ・ Studying is a shortcut to good luck rather than buying a good luck wallet
