Bonsai Techniques II, John Yoshio Naka, $180
John Yoshio Naka is an advanced guide for English-speaking bonsai enthusiasts. In this 2nd book, he goes deeper into the topics of styling, collecting, and creative ideas for displaying including a section on containers. Detailed diagrams, B&W photographs and clear explanations fill over 400 pages. Subjects covered include rootage and trunks to shohin bonsai, suiseki, and styling hints from sumi-e paintings. Includes a handy index at the end of the book.