Sunmark Publishing Rights Highlights and NEWS Mail--January 2012 Issue
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Sunmark Publishing Rights Highlights and NEWS Mail--January 2012 Issue |
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This is the first anniversary of our NEWS Mail! Thank you for continuing to read us. Since we started sending NEWS Mail last January, we've experienced a number of events and changes, and it's been our good fortune to have some great bestsellers. With your continued cooperation and support, we'll keep on making our best effort, looking forward to the challenge of new projects that we can take on together. |
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If you have any questions or inquiries about this NEWS Mail, please contact Mr. Ichiro Takeda, Rights Department (rights@sunmark.co.jp).
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| Three of our titles ranked in the top 10 in the Japanese annual bestseller list in 2011! |
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| In December 2011, the annual top 10 list of Japanese book sales was announced, and three of our hit titles were selected in each category. The Life-Changing, Pulsing Magic of Cleaning Up ranked 6th in the General category, Why Successful Business People Use Big Wallets ranked 7th in Business, and What Makes THAT Good for Your Health? ranked 8th in Nonfiction. In keeping with the advice in those books, we now believe these results come from our president changing his wallet for a big one, and the chief editor succeeding in cleaning up his cluttered desk completely at the beginning of last year! |
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| Our approach to making and selling books was introduced in a Japanese newspaper!
Partly because of Sunmark's recent successes, an interview with our chief editor ran in Shinbunka, the Japanese publishing industry newspaper. Please click the image at the right for more information in English. Again, our address is rights@sunmark.co.jp (Rights Department). |
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Heart Sutra for Women\\Wisdom for Better Living |
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There's a way of life that suits you perfectly. Here are precious words that will stay close to you as you walk through life. |
215 pages November 2011 1,575 yen |
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| Writing about women and having chosen to walk the difficult path of priesthood, the author presents a life story alongside the Heart Sutra. The places she has been to, the AIDS patients she met during her research, young prostitutes, her experiences when climbing mountains and going on pilgrimages -- in the midst of different human portraits written along with the Heart Sutra, you'll be able to see a better way to live your life. |
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From the Table of Contents: |
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| Find the latent divine power within you Perform small acts of kindness Only you can make your life the way you want it to be Your struggles begin with your thinking Always look on the bright side Make a choice to step out into a bigger world Learn to love yourself, even your weaknesses One word can double someone's happiness You are your own teacher |
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| Shoko Ieda, a non-fiction writer, is a member of the Shingon Buddhist sect and leads the strict lifestyle of a nun. In this book, Ms. Ieda talks frankly about what she has learned writing about numerous women over a long period of time, her pilgrimages, journeys to mountains, becoming a nun and her life as a nun, and even her own experiences as a woman. When you read and understand the explanations of Hannya Shingyo (the Heart Sutra) found in the book, you will be inspired by the different human portraits and find guidelines on how to live your life. There is definitely something new to discover even for people who already know the Heart Sutra. Furthermore, you are certain to come to know the warmth of your divine self. Though the title of the book is Heart Sutra for Women, I recommend this powerful book for the young and the old, and for men and women. |
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| Shoko Ieda Shoko Ieda, born in Aichi Prefecture, is a nun in the Koyasan Shingon Buddhist Sect. She graduated from the Nihon University College of Arts. After 10 years in acting and other pursuits, she became an author. In 1991, she won the 22nd Soichi Oya Non-Fiction Award for her book Hug Me, Kiss Me: An Intense Record of My Year with AIDS Patients (Bungei Shunjuu). She joined the Koyasan Shingon Buddhist Sect Saifukuji Temple in 1999 and received the status of Acharya from Koyasan University in 2007, officially becoming a nun. She has written 127 books, including Gang Wives (Seishisha), To the Holy Land (Gentosha Outlaw Publishing), and Girls Escape the Darkness: Girls' Juvenile Detention Center--Haruna Girls' School (Gentosha). In addition to writing and doing research, Ms. Ieda is always going on pilgrimages to the mountains and sea. She stops at Koyasan Okunoin and Sohonzan Kongonbuji at various times to give sermons. Author's Link: Shoko Ieda Website: http://www.gokutsuma.com/ |
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The Analects of Confucius for Women |
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Love, friends, choosing men, how to carry yourself, manners, work -- learn how to be an accomplished woman from an ancient Chinese text that has been read for 2,000 years. |
240 pages July 2011 1,575 yen |
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| You might think that only old men read analects, but you're wrong! If you read the analects from a woman's point of view, you'll discover many teachings that any woman can benefit from. The topics include: - How to improve yourself - How to find beauty and be appealing - How to choose the right man - How to interact with your parents and friends - Communication at the workplace - An abundant lifestyle that is satisfying for both mind and body - The bitter-sweetness of life, and how to accept fate and many other topics. Every woman needs these words of wisdom that have been read and cherished for 2,000 years. Each page has its own topic, so you can also go directly to the page you want to read. It's also possible that any page you happen to turn to has a message that's perfectly relevant to your situation. So are you ready to step into the world of Analects for Women? |
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| Compassion: Calmly reaching for your ideals Don't dredge up the past. Unless you're asked, keep your opinions to yourself. Put others before yourself. Focus: Follow reason and don't be distracted Be fair, without double standards. Accept advice wholeheartedly. Rid yourself of wickedness. Think about how you spend money. Study: Seeking knowledge is actually interesting Don't pretend to know everything. It's easy to be critical, but you're not perfect either. You need to understand people in order to deal with them in the right way. Beauty: The art of choosing the right man Don't make your choice based on outward appearances. Don't rush him. Don't just go for accomplishments; go for potential. Good men have self-control. Don't get hooked too easily. Manners: How to be a refined woman Don't expect something in return. Be presentable--don't discourage him. Get to a man's heart. Don't give away your secrets. Respect: Be polite and pay attention to people Don't be reckless. Don't be clingy. Don't put on airs. Don't cause your parents worry. Diligence: Do everything wholeheartedly Do what's asked of you promptly. Don't make your subordinates uncomfortable. Develop a good relationship with your superiors. Take responsibility. Determination: Decide the path you'll take Travelling will give you a fresh perspective. Don't be competitive about everything. Accept your fate. |
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| These analects are old texts that have taught people valuable lessons in a simple way. They have also been widely read as a compact reference for business advice. In this book, the Analects of Confucius have been presented in a brand-new way especially for women. The analects are such that women can relate to them in different situations, as when they're undecided or sad, and when they want to make more progress in their lives. Written by an author who is well acquainted with China, this welcome essay has a light touch that will subtly tug at your heart while also hitting home. As you read this book, you will start to feel it lift your spirits. I also recommend giving someone this book as a gift. |
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| Yuki Ako Yuki Ako was born in Yamaguchi Prefecture. She graduated from Tohoku University School of Business and then worked in Japan as an office receptionist for four years. Never giving up her dream to work in China, she enrolled at Seian University. After graduating, she worked as a translator and interpreter at a law office in Shanghai. Her hilarious account of her experiences in China, It's China! That's What China Is About! (Hekitensha), won the 2006 Hekitensha Grand Prize. She has also written Puzzling People: The Chinese Next Door (Kogakukan) and translated Learning from the Wisdom in Ancient Chinese Texts: Caigentan (Discover 21) among others. Yuki Ako is currently writing books with themes about China, and she also takes part in functions that promote good relations between Japan and China. Author's Link: Yuki Ako's Office:@http://www.yukiako.com/ |
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