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| Author | : Percival Constantine |
| Publisher | : Pulp Corner Press |
| Total Pages | : 189 |
| Release | : 2020-06-02 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : |
When hope is lost, a new hero will rise In the far future, Japan has become a technological paradise. With a more cosmopolitan population and human integration with technology, it seems like a world people once dreamed of. But that society has been built on a foundation of an exploited underclass. Erika Kuroki has spent her life attempting to rise above the meager expectations of her superiors. Her exemplary military record has finally given her the opportunity to prove herself as a new recruit in the exclusive Tokkei intelligence agency. And a new case seems like it will be the one that cements her reputation. But the case is more complicated than it seems. As Erika digs deeper, she discovers a sinister marriage of criminal, business, and government interests. One that relies on the suffering of the voiceless. And now, Erika must decide what matters more—her career, or her soul… From Percival Constantine, author of the Luther Cross urban fantasy novels and the Vanguard superhero series, comes a new superhero novel set in a dystopian cyberpunk future!
| Author | : Percival Constantine |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 226 |
| Release | : 2020-05-28 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : |
WHEN HOPE IS LOST, A HERO WILL RISEIn the far future, Japan has become a technological paradise. With a more cosmopolitan population and human integration with technology, it seems like a world people once dreamed of. But that society has been built on a foundation of an exploited underclass.Erika Kuroki has spent her life attempting to rise above the meager expectations of her superiors. Her exemplary military record has finally given her the opportunity to prove herself as a new recruit in the exclusive Tokkei intelligence agency. And a new case seems like it will be the one that cements her reputation.But the case is more complicated than it seems. As Erika digs deeper, she discovers a sinister marriage of criminal, business, and government interests. One that relies on the suffering of the voiceless. And now, Erika must decide what matters more-her career, or her soul...From Percival Constantine, author of the Luther Cross urban fantasy novels and the Vanguard superhero series, comes a new superhero novel set in a dystopian cyberpunk future!
| Author | : Daniele Bolelli |
| Publisher | : North Atlantic Books |
| Total Pages | : 233 |
| Release | : 2010-05-18 |
| Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
| ISBN | : 1556439482 |
An entertaining and insightful history of martial arts and the role of the warrior, drawing on pop culture, philosophy, mythology, religion, and spirituality The urge to forge one’s character by fighting, in daily life as well as on the mat, appeals to something deep within us. More than a collection of fighting techniques, martial arts constitute a path to developing body, spirit, and awareness. On the Warrior’s Path connects the martial arts with this larger perspective, merging subtle philosophies with no-holds-barred competition, Nietzsche with Bruce Lee, radical Taoism and Buddhism with the Star Wars Trilogy, traditional martial arts with basketball and American Indian culture. At the center of all these phenomena is the warrior. Though this archetype seems to manifest contradictory values, author Daniele Bolelli describes the heart of this tension: how the training of martial technique leads to a renunciation of violence, and how overcoming fear leads to a unique freedom. Aimed at students at any level or tradition of martial arts but also accessible to the armchair warrior, On the Warrior’s Path brings fresh insights to why martial arts remains an enduring and widespread art and discipline. Two new chapters in this second edition focus on spirituality in the martial arts and the author’s personal journey in the field.
| Author | : Kristin Stefanos |
| Publisher | : Lulu.com |
| Total Pages | : 394 |
| Release | : 2013-11-29 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1304617734 |
"It is a tremendous act of violence to begin anything." -Rainer Maria Rilke Alexandra Drakis lives in a vicious and uncertain world. After all, being the personal food supply to the sadistic vampire king is bound to present a few challenges. But no matter how much she tries not even the reigning queen of calamity can control and predict everything. Every once in awhile the universe decides it's time to test the mettle of sanguinem and vampires alike. To remind everyone of the eternal truth: creation is a leap into the unknown with the potential for untold joy or unspeakable destruction. Too bad the outcome remains unforeseen until it's far too late.
| Author | : Matt Doeden |
| Publisher | : Capstone |
| Total Pages | : 58 |
| Release | : 2011 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 1429647833 |
"Describes the lives of samurai warriors in ancient Japan. The readers' choices reveal the historical details of life as a samurai during the Gempai wars of the 1100s, the rise of Nobunga in 1560, and as a wandering ronin in the 1600s"--Provided by publisher.
| Author | : Emma Mieko Candon |
| Publisher | : Random House |
| Total Pages | : 344 |
| Release | : 2021-10-12 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1473591953 |
A mysterious former Sith wanders the galaxy in this stunning Star Wars tale. An original novel inspired by the world of The Duel from the Star Wars Visions animated anthology. The Jedi are the most loyal servants of the Empire. Two decades ago, Jedi clans clashed in service to feuding lords. Sickened by this endless cycle, a sect of Jedi rebelled, seeking to control their own destiny and claim power in service of no master. They called themselves Sith. The Sith rebellion failed, succumbing to infighting and betrayal, and the once rival lords unified to create an Empire . . . but even an Empire at peace is not free from violence. Far on the edge of the Outer Rim, one former Sith wanders, accompanied only by a faithful droid and the ghost of a less civilized age. He carries a lightsaber, but claims lineage to no Jedi clan, and pledges allegiance to no lord. Little is known about him, including his name, for he never speaks of his past, nor his regrets. His history is as guarded as the red blade of destruction he carries sheathed at his side. As the galaxy's perpetual cycle of violence continues to interrupt his self-imposed exile, and he is forced to duel an enigmatic bandit claiming the title of Sith, it becomes clear that no amount of wandering will ever let him outpace the specters of his former life.
| Author | : Anna Beerens |
| Publisher | : Amsterdam University Press |
| Total Pages | : 320 |
| Release | : 2006 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 9087280017 |
Annotation. This study of the social circumstances of Japanese intellectuals in the last quarter of the eighteenth century is based on biographical data concerning 173 individuals. It deals with the image of intellectual life of that period in current scholarship, and with the self-image and ethos of scholars, authors, poets and artists. That self-image and ethos, however, often clash with the realities of their everyday lives. This prosopographical investigation offers a new look at intellectual life on a basic level. The current image of intellectual life in the Tokugawa period is one of dissatisfaction and withdrawal, whereas the image that results from this study is one of dynamism and interaction. For more (Dutch-language) titles on Japan, please visit: "http://www.aup.nl/do.php?a=show_visitor_booklist&b=series&series=21">www.aup.nl/japan This title can be previewed in Google Books - http://books.google.com/books?vid=ISBN9789087280017.
| Author | : Roland Thorne |
| Publisher | : Oldacastle Books |
| Total Pages | : 169 |
| Release | : 2008-11-01 |
| Genre | : Performing Arts |
| ISBN | : 1842434004 |
Samurai films are an intriguing combination of frenetic action sequences, moving personal drama, and philosophical observations on loyalty and violence, all set against the spectacular backdrop of pre-industrial Japan. References to samurai films are quite common in film literature, and many mainstream directors, from Hollywood and elsewhere, have been inspired and influenced by them—Lucas by Akira Kurosawa's The Hidden Fortress, and the genre of spaghetti westerns by Kurosawa's Yojimbo. Want to see one of the major inspirations for Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill films? Look no further than Toshiya Fujita's Lady Snowblood. The history of this unique Japanese genre, including its influence on world cinema is covered, as well as analysis of the key films that have defined the genre. Classics such as Kurosawa's Seven Samurai and Hiroshi Inagaki's Samurai Trilogy are included, as well as more recent films, such as Shinobi, Aragami, and The Twilight Samurai.
| Author | : Eric Van Lustbader |
| Publisher | : Open Road Media |
| Total Pages | : 362 |
| Release | : 2014-03-25 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1480470910 |
#1 New York Times–Bestselling Author: A bladesman battles in the face of apocalypse in this novel of magic and mayhem in the “thoroughly enjoyable” series (SF Site). Raised beneath the surface of the earth, Ronin escaped the subterranean city of Freehold to make his mark upon the world. After wandering the icy wastelands and coming to the port city of Sha’angh’sei, he has taken to the sea to seek a mythical island whose secrets could save mankind. Backed by a disfigured first mate, an adventure-hungry navigator, and a mysterious telepath, Ronin rides the storm-tossed waters, hoping to escape the chaos that civilization has become. But at the end of this journey, mayhem awaits. Four bloodthirsty monsters known as the Makkon are convening to raise an army of death and call their sinister master back from beyond the grave. To turn this bloody tide, Ronin will have to ascend to a new identity. The Bladesman of Freehold has vanquished many enemies, and now he must battle the apocalypse.
| Author | : Daniele Bolelli |
| Publisher | : Frog Books |
| Total Pages | : 204 |
| Release | : 2003 |
| Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
| ISBN | : 9781583940662 |
From the "chop-sockey" kung-fu epics on the big screen to practices like tae kwon do at local community centers, the martial arts have become a major phenomenon in Western culture. InOn the Warrior's Path, author Daniele Bolelli examines the central figure in this trend: the warrior. Bolelli, himself a martial artist, looks at every facet of the warrior lifestyle, from the unbreakable tenacity of the Japanese swordsman to the contemplative practices of the mysterious warrior monks of China. Drawing from both classical and popular sources of warrior culture, Bolelli shows what it takes to inhabit this singular role, along the way making surprising connections between martial arts and psychedelic culture, basketball, American Indian society, surfing, Star Wars, and more.
