“I wrote this book in the hope that readers will be able to save their own lives as well as those of the ones they love when an earthquake next strikes, so that the tragedy of March 11, 2011, would never be repeated.” ―Satoko Oki What our chatty planet teaches us Would you be surprised to hear that there are scientists who listen to the Earth? Yes, the Earth does talk in many different voices?the voice of the air, the voice of the sea, the voice of volcanoes, and the voice of the Earth. Seismologists listen to the voice of the Earth. We use high performance seismometers that do not miss the slightest muttering by the Earth that human ears cannot hear. That way, we can learn about what causes earthquakes and even what it is like inside the planet. Earthquakes occur because it is hot inside the planet?because the Earth is dynamic. We cannot escape earthquakes as long as we live on the Earth. But from listening to the planet, seismologists have discovered what causes earthquakes and how we can live with them to protect our lives.

This book is for you if you struggle with any of these issues: ・ Miss deadlines or barely make them ・ Forget dates and times of appointments ・ Have problems with your daily routine, such as staying awake too late at night. ・ Go into a panic when you have too many things to do ・ Procrastinate and have trouble getting things done ・ Are easily distracted and forget about tasks that need doing By learning to manage your time effectively, you can enjoy a fulfilling life where you have time to do what you want and are trusted by others, rather than leading a hectic and chaotic life full of incomplete tasks. By working through the exercises in this book, you will learn how to use a daily planner and take steps towards a relaxed life where time is on your side. The authors guide you patiently through the steps. You will also learn to deal with problems ADHD types encounter that are specific to the morning, afternoon, and evening hours. The solutions and useful tips are specific and you can expect quick improvements. Readers will be inspired by the solutions and strategy of fellow ADHD types who once found it impossible to tidy up their homes, or who were prone to panic when work piled up. This book is designed to be used either individually or in group therapy.

Fifteen Japanese youth of 1945 share their stories and fifteen modern-day young people write letters to them in thirty pleas for peace that span seven decades. The war survivors were innocent children, students, soldiers, and nurses. They lived on mainland Japan and its islands, the South Pacific, Korea, and China―and all were forced to take on adult roles far beyond their years. This book bears witness to the countless ways war alters forever the lives of everyone involved―even survivors who live well into old age. Originally published in Japanese, 1945・2015: Reflections of Stolen Youth is now available in English thanks to the support of its readers and authors and publisher in Japan. People throughout the world are invited to join us, not in considering war, but learning from the past and thinking about how to make peace.