3 comments about Grand Sumo: The Living Sport And Tradition.

1. This is the best book you could buy on Sumo. It is informative for the beginner, yet it is not simple facts about the sport because it goes into great detail showing the authors extensive knowledge.

   Highly recommended.




2. The book has excellent photos. Intense consentrative enhansement to the reader capability. That is important while trying to use the computer at the college to complete work.



3. This is the best book on sumo you will find. It has a thorough examination of the sport's history and customs, as well as numerous illustrations of the various moves, and photographs of sumo wrestlers. Anyone with any interest in sumo should read this.

4 comments about Sumo Mouse.

1. "If Mount Fuji Blows its stack,/If a monster should attack,/Don't just hide inside your house!/Give a call for Sumo Mouse!" There's trouble in Tokyo. Tanaka Toys, maker of squeaky toys, is kidnapping mice. "We can't make squeaky toys without squeaky mice." Who's going to save these innocent victims from the dastardly toy company and its cruel owner Tiger Tanaka? It's Sumo Mouse! He vaults into action, crushes the villains with his superior technique, and then vanishes into the night. But Tanaka Toy's evil Doctor Claw has a plan to thwart this champion of squeaky mice. Will this be the end of Sumo Mouse? Award winning author and illustrator, David Wisniewski, has outdone himself with this clever, playful superhero tale. His witty and humorous text is dramatic and engaging. But it's his bold, bright, and busy collage artwork that really makes this story come alive. Each page is filled with dazzling color, eye-catching detail, marvelous sound effects, and lots of energy, and little ones will revel in all the fun-filled, sumo wrestling action. Perfect for youngsters 4-8, Sumo Mouse is a delightful, manic romp that begs to be read aloud and shared. "If the earth begins to shake,/If the sea makes buildings break,/Don't be filled with great dismay!/Sumo Mouse will save the day!"



2. My son first saw this book at our local library. In the case of children's picture books, he definitely judges a book by its cover! The bright yellow and purple caught his eye and the mouse in a sumo stance with an ear-to-ear grin was instantly appealing!

   We read this book every night for the 2 weeks we had it, and loved it so much that I purchased a copy for my son later. It's still a favorite, and it's not just nice to look at, but it has a sweet message to accompany the comic-like feel.

   I love reading this book and making up a tune for the theme song on the endpages just as much as my sons enjoy hearing it. I recommend this as a fun book for any home library collection!




3. The book came to me in great order and my son thought it was awesome. I would refer this book to anyone with kids.



4. First, let me say that I got thoroughly sick and tired of this book after reading it six times a day to my two nieces, aged 3.5 and almost-6!
   
   I understand why they love the book, though. It's written in a comic book style with bold, bright artwork, an exciting plot, and lots of LOUD sound words to scream with me! Plus, there's a song on the inside covers. (Alas, you have to make up the tune yourself.)

5 comments about Don't Try This at Home: How to Win a Sumo Match, Catch a Great White Shark, Start an Independent Nation and Other Extraordinary Feats (For Ordinary People).

1. So help me, a lot of this stuff might actually work... Of course most of their ideas would take more time, money and resources than i'll ever have, but they're fun to think about!



2. I've found Don't Try This At Home to be lighthearted and fun. It's also impractical and seems to be based largely on complete fantasy. What is it about you ask? Think of it as a 264 page Do-It-Yourself guide for the armchair adventurer.
   
   Megalomaniacs will want to skip right to "Form an Independent Nation". In just 8 short pages, Fulghum describes the steps you'd need to complete. Like most of the items in the book, Forming an Independent Nation does have a large number of prerequisites. For example you will need "hard currency", especially if you choose to acquire your nation through peaceful means. Well no worries, just check out Fulghum's section on stealing gold from Fort Knox.
   
   Thrill seekers, there's plenty of material here for you too. Good starting points are "Fly Through the Eye of a Hurricane" or "Guide and Surface a Nuclear Sub through Ice". My personal favorite is "Drive a Tank through a Tornado". Fulghum says the tank is "available from the US Army, contact the Pentagon to arrange purchase or lease". Does anyone have a phone number?



3. Some are more realistic than others, but all are entertaining. I'll certainly allow this book when I start my own nation off the coast of Africa.



4. Definately intersting, and definately just for fun. Many items are common sense if you take the time to stop and think about them, but there are a number of items that have little gems of information that a layperson would never have known to try should they ever encounter such a situation.
   
   Fun, if ultimately impracical.



5. This book will definitely raise a few eye brows when people catch this in your library. I myself wanted to catch a great white shark and name him Fred. It's funny because it takes everything so seriously and makes you think. But over all don't expect yourself to sit down and read it in one setting. It for me at least didn't hold my attention that long. I ended up and just browsing through it with a 'hmm' expression. It's interesting but not worth spending your money on.

No comments about The Essential Guide to Sumo.

4 comments about SUMO (Shut Up, Move On): The Straight-Talking Guide to Creating and Enjoying a Brilliant Life.

1. A very well written and amusing book with a number of life changing ideals contained within the pages. I have read a numbe of these books and whilst rating Geoff Burch's "Way of the Dog" as the premium book of this genre, McGee's fluid style of writing and ideas form a very good package. Perhaps reading the "Way of the Dog" together with SUMO will truly give you all you need to get to the top of the tree!



2. Paul McGee delivers a book that doesn't come around very often. As I started to read, I couldn't put it down. His writing style is wonderful, and his story telling is impactful.
   
   Most self-help books primarily focus upon one area of concern. Paul helps inspire you to rise to whatever challenge life hands you. He does this by giving you insight into understanding yourself and others. When it comes to planning and having action in your life, Paul will help challenge your thought process. The Ditch Doris Day section was clever in discussing how you can take ownership of your future.
   
   To make the most of your life, learn the SUMO method. It is simple, straightforward and compelling. I found this book to be very valuable.



3. Suberb book - great ideas - easy to read and learn from.
   So many other self-improvement books are far too long - and spend many pages trying to get a single point across.
   
   This is a bargain at any price.



4. SUMO is a fast, easy and empowering little book. Unfortunately, the Kindle version is fraught with formatting errors which put a crimp in the otherwise smooth and enjoyable read.

1 comments about Self-Confidence: The Remarkable Truth of Why a Small Change Can Make a Big Difference.

1. Having never been a confident person myself, but having performed musically in front of thousands, I truly see where Paul McGee is coming from and would strongly recommend this page turning book. Thank you Paul.

3 comments about Gaijin Yokozuna: A Biography of Chad Rowan (A Latitude 20 Book).

1. A great read from start to finish. Paints a vivid picture not only of Chad Rowan, but also of life in Hawaii, Japan and life on the sumo "circuit". It's a niche topic, for sure, but those who discover this book by accident or intentionally will be very pleased they did so. Polished writing, interesting subject - you can't lose!



2. If you're an American interested in Sumo, then you will find this fascinating. That brief time when 3 Hawaiians were in the top ranks of the sport is well documented.



3. There are very few books on Sumo out there and I was excited to find this one. It gives you an interesting insight into Sumo and was worth reading for Sumo lovers. Most people outside Sumo think of it as overweight people bouncing against each other but the guys are excellent athletes who train very hard.

No comments about Sumo: A Thinking Fan's Guide to Japan's National Sport (Tuttle Classics of Japanese Literature).

No comments about Law in Everyday Japan: Sex, Sumo, Suicide, and Statutes.

5 comments about Helmut Newton: Sumo.

1. This is an impressive collection of photographs, wrapped up in an amazing package. I bought it for myself, but it would make an amazing gift. It sits in my living room and gets lots of attention from visitors.



2. I've never forgiven myself for not biting the bullet and snapping up the original Sumo book at what is now a rediculously cheap price. Thank you June Newton for making most of my pain (envy) go away. Your Sumo Lite version punches way above it's weight. Helmut Newton's images are so powerful they really don't need size to impress. Every image is a tribute to his unique ability to empower women, to make them look strong, in control, never making them appear vulnerable or weak. If anything, he, as the photographer, looked like the one being manipulated, directed, being told the way the women liked to be portrayed. And only a master can pull off that kind of magic.



3. "Sumo" is a wonderful collection of the best of Helmut Newton's unique vision. Fortunately, this edition is not as large and heavy of the original edition about which the fascinating documentary film was made (it's worth renting the film to see). If this was the original edition("Helmet Newton's SUMO") it would be too big and too heavy for the coffee table and would need a special reinforced reading stand just to comfortably view the photographs. That original edition also had a hefty retail price in the $5,000 range. That original edition is now selling for $14,000 new and $9,353 used. This edition is actually a much more practical photographic book. And it won't collapse most people's coffee table. It's also a bargain price-wise.
   Helmut Newton had a fascinating life and his autobiography/memoir ("Newton Helmut: Autobiography") is also an amazing read. (Feel free to read my Amazon Review of that volume). It's great because the book documents his escape from Nazi Berlin and his flight around the world to escape the Nazi Death Squads. He obviously did escape but only because he became a nomadic gigolo and that tale (no pun) provides glimpses into the famous photographer's personality. It helps the reader understand why every Jew living in Germany didn't immediately flee the country before it was too late for millions of them.
   The biography also tells the stories behind many of the photos in "Sumo." Now that "Sumo" is available at a reasonable price, every serious fan or collector of Newton's work needs to add it to their collection. Ditto for his "Autobiography" if a copy can be located.



4. They sent me the book from the US to Spain in only 2 weeks (even if it was expected to arrive the January 7th because of Christmas dates), perfect conditions, best deal ... I am very satisfied



5. My art collector girlfriend bought the original which is how I came to know of its existence! I loved it from the start. But there was never any question I'd be able to afford the original, so was delighted to discover this affordable version. Two other girlfriends have gone on to buy the smaller version like me. Great value for money, and it comes with a little perspex stand. Classic images, and great coffee table book if you like B&W/fashion photography.