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From Ordinary Girl to Second in the World: How I Became Britannica's No. 2 Saleswoman
(Tentative title)
Growing up, she was not a shining star, until one day she found a job in sales... This is the amazing success story of Britannica 's No. 2 saleswoman, Hiromi Wada, shares her amazing success story. She tells how to believe in your luck and keep excitement with you always. This book brings Wada's honest and straightforward sales tips direct from her heart.
| Author | Wada, Hiromi |
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| Publisher | Diamond Publishing |
| ISBN | 4-478-54067-5 |
| Category | Business |
Panasonic Matsushita Electric 100 Billion-dollar Group Strategy (Tentative title)
Summary
"Panasonic". One of the most powerful Japanese consumer electronics companies. They prospered, failed-and then, they came back. How did one CEO save this huge and nearly bankrupt company plagued with such complicated problems in just two years? Discover his unconventional strategy and recovery plan.
"Panasonic". One of the most powerful Japanese consumer electronics companies. ...
| Author | Takeuchi, Kazumasa and Takeda, Kenny |
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| Publisher | Pal Publishing |
| ISBN | 4-8272-0176-5 |
| Category | Business |
I will make it! --- The World's Best Craftsman, Masayuki Okano (Tentative title)
Summary
This is a book by Masayuki Okano, owner of a Japanese small family-run factory with only six employees, who makes the impossible possible.
This is a book by Masayuki Okano, owner of a Japanese small family-run factory w...
| Author | Okano, Masayuki |
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| Publisher | Chukei Publishing Company |
| ISBN | 4806117609 |
| Category | Business |
'Wow!' Meetings (Tentative title)
Summary
This book introduces a method for conducting management meetings that will bring dramatic improvements to a company in a short period of time. This is a revolutionized meetings. "'Wow!' Meetings" is ideal for business managers and executives who are looking for ways to boost the performance and profitability of their organization and enhance the satisfaction of their clients as well as their employees. This book is a standout in its genre and has attracted a wide audience in Japan, with a total printing so far of 120,000 copies.
This book introduces a method for conducting management meetings that will bring...
| Author | Ohhashi, Zentaro |
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| Publisher | Daiwa Shobo |
| ISBN | 4-479-79118-3 |
| Category | Business |
How Factories Work (Tentative title)
Summary
Everything about a Japanese Factory is explained in an astonishingly easy-to-understand manner. Let's discover how a factory produces quality products at low cost and on time, and look at the latest developments in the manufacturing industry. The knowledge gained from this book will give you an advantage in working for, or dealing with, a manufacturer.
Everything about a Japanese Factory is explained in an astonishingly easy-to-und...
| Author | Matsubayashi, Mitsuo and Watabe, Hiroshi |
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| Publisher | Nippon Jitsugyo Publishing Co., Ltd. |
| ISBN | 4534037805 |
| Category | Business |
The Guide to the Japanese Banking Industry (Tentative title)
Summary
This book is written for ordinary people, such as students, office workers and housewives, who want to understand the key points of the Japanese banking industry, based on facts and figures. With a lot of charts and tables, this book clearly explains the recent history and current situation of the banking industry, and gives hints about future trends.
This book is written for ordinary people, such as students, office workers and h...
| Author | Adachi, Tetsuo and Masubuchi, Masaaki |
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| Publisher | Nippon Jitsugyo Publishing Co., Ltd. |
| ISBN | 4-534-03998-0 |
| Category | Business |
Live With Meaning. Die with Passion (Tentative title)
Summary
What is life without adventure?
What is life without adventure?...
| Author | Naoe, Fumitada |
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| Publisher | Sanctuary Publishing»» |
| ISBN | 104861130158 |
| Category | Autobiography |
Life is Over If You Chicken Out --- Autobiography of the most notorious and generous King of loan sharks (Tentative title)
Summary
Kenji Takagi is said to be both "the most notorious" and "the most generous" loan shark in Tokyo's underworld. Good men and villains visit him seeking his advice and help; not only as a shylock but also as a fixer, a friend, and a mentor. Glimpse the colorful twists and turns of Kenji's life. His temper is murderously violent but his belief in being a good human being always stays his hand.
Kenji Takagi is said to be both "the most notorious" and "the most generous" loa...
| Author | Takagi, Kenji |
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| Publisher | Kobunsha |
| ISBN | 4-334-97487-2 |
| Category | Autobiography |
The Last Messages from the Angels (Tentative title)
Summary
Through these sixteen stories (comprising poems and essays) by terminal-care patients as they look death directly in the face, the author reveals the significance of their lives and releases you from the fear of death.
Through these sixteen stories (comprising poems and essays) by terminal-care pat...
| Author | Matsubara, Nanami |
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| Publisher | Discover 21 |
| ISBN | 4-88759–3562 |
| Category | Non-fiction |
The Love Agents (Tentative title)
Summary
A movie based on this book is forthcoming! Have relationship problems, but too shy to solve them by yourself? Call the Love Agents! Love Agents help you to win an unattainable crush, spy on a shady sweetheart, or even get revenge. Love Agents are real, and they'll do whatever they think it takes in the service of your love.
A movie based on this book is forthcoming! Have relationship problems, but too...
| Author | Mizutsugi, Shoko |
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| Publisher | Sony Magazines |
| ISBN | 4-7897-2522-7 |
| Category | Non-fiction |
Diary of World Schooling (Tentative title)
Summary
Award-winning book by minister of education in Taiwan. You Iwamoto, a 20-year-old college student, left Japan for one year to find out exactly what was missing in his life. This book is a diary of his observation during his journey, and a record of his growth and discovery filled with laughter and strong messages.
Award-winning book by minister of education in Taiwan. You Iwamoto, a 20-year-...
| Author | Iwamoto, You»» |
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| Publisher | Bungeisha |
| ISBN | 4-8355-6301-8 |
| Category | Non-fiction |
Massoud's War (Tentative title)
Summary
The hero of Afghanistan, Ahmad Shah Masoud. An unparalleled commander, feared as the "Lion of Panjshir" during the war with the Soviet Army, Massoud waged a fierce war against the Taliban, a regime strongly supported by Pakistan, as the chief commander of the anti-Taliban United Islamic Front for the Salvation of Afghanistan (Northern Alliance). He was revered by many for not only his military genius, but also his good-natured character.
The hero of Afghanistan, Ahmad Shah Masoud. An unparalleled commander, feared as...
| Author | Nagakura, Hiromi »» |
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| Publisher | Kawade Shobo Shinsha |
| ISBN | 4-309-40647-5 |
| Category | Non-fiction |
The Geisha (Tentative title)
Summary
How did the Japanese forget that one of the roles played by the geisha was to portray the gods?
How did the Japanese forget that one of the roles played by the geisha was to po...
| Author | Iwashita, Hisafumi |
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| Publisher | Yuzankaku |
| ISBN | 4-639-01952-1 |
| Category | Non-fiction |







