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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Learn how to apply bushido philosophy and long-standing samurai strategies to your modern-day practice and lifestyle in this guide from a former soldier and martial arts expert. A warrior is anyone who applies their energy and creativity in support of a cause or ideal through creation or conflict. Real warriors have an ethos, a guiding belief that provides him or her with a clear purpose for their actions and an understanding that the battle in which they are engaged will have results that lead to a higher good. The Way of the Modern Warrior is an explanation of the samurai philosophy, or Bushido, of Japan's fiercest warriors, practiced for over 1000 years. The author, Hanshi Stephen Kaufman, has been a warrior for 50 years, first as a member of the military, then as an advisor to the military and finally as one of the world's most distinguished martial arts philosophers. In his years of experience, he has collected the wisdom that comes from lessons learned and lessons taught. The 55 precepts in his new book are the result of those years of experience, and these samurai strategies will guide the modern day warrior as they devote energy and creativity to their practice. These principles and philosophies, drawn from samurai history, include Kaufman's insights about: Arrogance Ease and Grace Wise Men and Evil Being Genuine Shame and the Glory. The Way of the Modern Warrior is an essential handbook for the 21st-century samurai warrior who lives by honour, duty, and service.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. From Ronins to Ninjas, The ways of the Samurai tells the fascinating story of the fiercest warriors in Japanese history.

Paperback. Condition: Good. 100 Facts Samurai is bursting with exactly 100 mind-blowing facts, awesome images and fun activities to help children learn everything they need to know about the rise of these Japanese warriors. 100 Facts Samurai covers key topics about these respected fighting figures in easily-digestible, numbered facts. Every page is covered in detailed illustrations and colourful photographs that bring the text to life for kids. Essential topics covered in 100 Facts Samurai: - Being a samurai and serving under a warlord- Following the strict rules of the bushido code and warrior training- Periods of war and the decline of the samurai>Examples of 'I don't believe it' fascinating facts: - Left-handed children born to samurai families had their left arms tied up, forcing them to become right-handed. - Tokugawa Ieyasu, leader of the Tokugawa clan in the 1500s, didn't like shaved heads - he said it spoiled the look of a head when it was cut off - In the Star Wars movies, the costume of Darth Vader was inspired by samurai armour. Activities to make learning accessible and interactive include: - Quiz question: When was the Battle of Nagashino?- Design your own samurai mon (family crest) by looking at traditional examples from this book to get ideas>- Design a long, thin samurai flag. Make the design simple with bold colours. Author: John MalamConsultant: Fiona MacdonaldPages: 48Age: 6+Dimensions: 9 X 12Format: Paperback with holographic foilISBN: 9781848102989.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. From Ronins to Ninjas, The ways of the Samurai tells the fascinating story of the fiercest warriors in Japanese history.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Peak performance coach, author, and speaker, Dr. Alison Arnold, gives you a step-by-step practice to develop the leader within you. The Samurai were 12th century noble members of the military class - the Japanese warriors. The word Samurai comes from the Japanese verb saburau, meaning to serve or attend. A Samurai is both a warrior and a servant.This transformational 28-day practice for coaches melds warrior characteristics (loyalty, respect, ethical behavior, and discipline) with servant characteristics (selflessness, nurturing, empowering) of the amazing Samurai. The integration of these forces leads to ultimate excellence in coaching leadership. Dr. Alison Arnold (Doc Ali) has worked with Olympic medalists, NCA champions, and thousands of athletes in all sports, chasing their dream. She has worked with and inspired companies like Boeing, American Express, and VH1 to reach the pinnacle of success. After receiving her PhD in Psychology, she spent 12 weeks studying the mind with the masters in Nepal, four weeks in a Thai forest monastery, three weeks in the Amazon jungle in Peru, and two weeks in silence integrating it all. A former gymnast herself, she is relentless about helping people reach their potential. She has been a mental toughness coach for USA Gymnastics since 1997. Doc Ali is consistently invited as a contributor to regional and national USA Gymnastics congresses, and to athletic industry publications and websites around the world.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. ComedyCharacters: 3 male 1 femaleA laugh-out-loud romantic comedy exploring the sexual dynamics that surface around race when an attractive Korean American woman moves to town. The play is a politically edgy examination of inter-racial dating and identitythrough irony humor and social commentary. Travis Park is a high school English teacher and the only Korean American man living in a dusty cowboy town known as Breakneck Wyoming. When a gorgeous whip-smart Asian American woman mo.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. In the brave new Japan of the 1870s, Taka and Nobu meet as children and fall in love; But Nobu will have to fight and maybe kill Taka's father and brother, while Taka now has to make a terrible choice - between her family and the man she loves .

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Kokaku is a flashy, know-it-all samurai. He may seem lazy, but when it comes to bad guys, he has no mercy! He'll do whatever it takes, especially when his one life's passion - chili peppers - is at stake. Fasten your robe belts, this fire-breathing manga is action packed and won't let go.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. This series of hilarious fictional diaries put us inside the heads of hapless figures from history in frazzling situations. Suki is a 14-year-old girl in 16th century Japan who wants to become a samurai warrior like her father and brother. Despite her disastrous training, when a party of bandits threaten her village whilst the men are away at war, Suki has to defeat them. Will she prove herself a legendary samurai, or will it all end in disaster? ?Get Real? fact boxes feature throughout, providing historical context and further information, as well as a timeline, historical biographies and a glossary in the endmatter. …

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Join Tom on an incredible treasure hunt through time and battle historys mightiest warriors. The eighth book in an action-packed, time-travelling series perfect for fans of Beast Quest.

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Orphaned at the tender age of five and left in the care of a Karate Master in Hawaii, Gary Lee journeyed to the U.S Mainland, thirsty for knowledge and searching for his destiny. He went on to dominate the tournament circuit for over 30 years. In Memoirs Of An American Samurai, he chronicles his adventures as a modern day warrior. He describes in his inimitable style, the key lessons learned and insights gained during his incredible journey.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Volume 2 of the highly successful Killer Samurai book. This book contains 75 of the most challenging Sudoku variation puzzles - Killer Samurai, even including ZERO Killer Samurai. You get 25 easy, 25 medium and 25 hard puzzles.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. A 400-year-old explication of the rules and expectations embodied in Bushido, the Japanese way of the warrior. Bushido has played a major role in shaping modern Japanese society and the modern martial arts in Japan and internationally.

Hardback. Condition: Good. A 400-year-old explication of the rules and expectations embodied in Bushido, the Japanese way of the warrior. Bushido has played a major role in shaping modern Japanese society and the modern martial arts in Japan and internationally.

Hardback. Condition: Good. In Let the Samurai Be Your Guide Let the Samurai Be Your Guide.

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Paperback. Condition: Fair. Dave Lowry juxtaposes his singular experience as an adept student of kenjutsu (the art of swordsmanship) under a Japanese teacher in St. Louis with a riveting account of the samurai tradition in Japan. Intertwining tales of the masters with reflections on his own apprenticeship in the samurai's arts, he reveals in their time-honored methods a way of life with profound relevance to modern times. The result is a fascinating, singular autobiography. Lowry captures the sense of wonder and mystery that makes martial arts compelling to so many practitioners. Even those who do not practice martial arts will delight in this unusual coming-of-age story.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Japanese Legends and Folklore.

Condition: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Inoue, Sora (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Good. At last: a book on the martial arts from a true Zen master. Taisen Deshimaru was born in Japan of an old samurai family, and he recieved from the Great Master Kodo Sawaki the Transmission of Mind to Mind when Sawaki died. In 1967, Deshimaru-Roshi went to France and taught as a missionary general of the Sato Zen School until his death in 1982. In Europe he learned how to make Oriental concepts understandable to the Western mind. One of the results of that experience was this book: a series of lessons, question-and-answer sessions, and koans (riddles or anecdotes that point out general principles) that provide practical wisdom for all students of the martial arts--kendo, aikido, iai-do, jodo, or archery--as well as for the general reader interested in Zen.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. At last: a book on the martial arts from a true Zen master. Taisen Deshimaru was born in Japan of an old samurai family, and he recieved from the Great Master Kodo Sawaki the Transmission of Mind to Mind when Sawaki died. In 1967, Deshimaru-Roshi went to France and taught as a missionary general of the Sato Zen School until his death in 1982. In Europe he learned how to make Oriental concepts understandable to the Western mind. One of the results of that experience was this book: a series of lessons, question-and-answer sessions, and koans (riddles or anecdotes that point out general principles) that provide practical wisdom for all students of the martial arts--kendo, aikido, iai-do, jodo, or archery--as well as for the general reader interested in Zen.…

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Condition: good. Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly. …

Condition: acceptable. This copy has clearly been enjoyedâ"expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.

Condition: acceptable. This copy has clearly been enjoyedâ"expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good.