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The Kojo Hand

Author : Tom Gatten
Publisher : AuthorHouse
ISBN 13 : 0759616140
Total Pages : 254 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (596 download)

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Download or read book The Kojo Hand written by Tom Gatten and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2002-02-01 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tom Gattens The Kojo Hand is a novel about people pursuing their dreams--mainly a young woman in college and her friend and out-of-the classroom teacher Kojo Dedu, a scholar from Ghana with a calling to produce positive social change. The story is told from the point of view of Deanie Hollins, a nineteen-year-old student at a fictional university on Long Island. The story takes place in the spring and summer of 1972 and moves forward through questions and answers raised by Kojos possible connection with a coup d etat in his homeland and by Deanies part-time work as a model in New York City. JD Reed, Senior Editor, Time Magazine, and author of Free Fall and Pursuit of D. B. Cooper, says of the manuscript: The Kojo Hand is a wonderful novel. Its a kind of Shane for baby-boomers with a neat twist. Making teacher and student different sexes is a fine touch. Kojo is a truly magnificent character. I wish Id known him. The cast is great. John Stewart, Professor of African-American and African Studies, Department of Anthropology, University of California, Davis, and author of Last Cool Days, Curving Road, For the Ancestors, and Looking for Josephine, says of the manuscript: . . . the range of experiences and the ways the characters persist in their world are handled with considerable insight. There are some nice things there. Dr. Marcellette G. Williams, Interim Chancellor and Professor of English and Comparative Literature, The University of Massachusetts, Amherst, says of the manuscript: Gatten's handling of his female narrator's point of view is deft and refreshingly "faithful to the grain" (to borrow from Kojo Dedus phrasing), as is his handling of the narrator's feelings about love in her relationship with her lover, managing even to "incorporate the knots into the overall design."

Okinawan Martial Traditions: Te, Tode, Karate, Karatedo, Kobudo - Vol. 2.2

Author : Michael DeMarco, M.A., et al.
Publisher : Via Media Publishing
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 145 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Okinawan Martial Traditions: Te, Tode, Karate, Karatedo, Kobudo - Vol. 2.2 written by Michael DeMarco, M.A., et al. and published by Via Media Publishing. This book was released on 2016-12-21 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What would you like to obtain from your research and practice of an Okinawan martial art? For an academic, it would be to obtain historical and cultural facts and details. For a practitioner, it would be to gain expertise in the combative skills. If you’re interested in both, this three-volume anthology (paperback) is assembled for your convenience to facilitate your endeavors. These volumes assemble a wealth of material originally published during the two decades when the Journal of Asian Martial Arts was in print. Hundreds of pages and photographs present the richness of Okinawan martial traditions, from the original combatives to those influenced by Chinese and mainland Japanese martial art styles. The variety of topics shown in the table of contents indicate the depth and breath in the chapters, along with the authors who are well-known for their meticulous research and practical skills in specific arts. These three volumes dive deep into the history and culture of Okinawan martial arts. You’ll find coverage of the actual artifacts—the material culture related to weaponry and training methods. Instructions from the masters details both open-hand techniques as well as with weapons. The chapters offer insights into the lives of many masters over the past few centuries, giving the raison d’être for these unique fighting arts—their reason for being. Many streams of arts have contributed to the martial traditions found on the small island: Naha-te, Shuri-te, Fukien White Crane, Shorin, Goju, Motobu, Shotokan, Isshin, Kyokushin, Pwang Gai Noon, Shito, Uechi, and the list continues… “Along with the various styles come the associated training methods, such as conditioning exercises with weights and creatively designed apparatus, such as the punching post (makiwara), or stone lever and stone padlockshaped weights. Some become battle-hardened by active and passive breaking of objects (tameshiwari), including wooden boards, baseball bats, rocks, and ice. The extensive use of weaponry is found in many Okinawan styles, often associated with their farming and fishing occupations. Such a blend of history and culture make the Okinawan fighting traditions a fascinating field of study. Besides being such vital sources of information, these three volumes will prove enjoyable reading and permanent at-hand reference sources in your library.

Hand Of God

Author : Philip Kerr
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1784081566
Total Pages : 390 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (84 download)

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Download or read book Hand Of God written by Philip Kerr and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2015-06-04 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The beautiful game just got deadly. London City is playing in Athens, and football manager Scott Manson is keeping his team on a tight leash. He needs them home in one piece for a crucial match at Silvertown Docks. But Scott didn't plan for death on the pitch. As the Greek authorities are mounting a murder investigation, Scott must find the truth – and fast – to get his boys home in time.

Legends of the Martial Arts Masters

Author : Susan Lynn Peterson
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1462921027
Total Pages : 167 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (629 download)

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Download or read book Legends of the Martial Arts Masters written by Susan Lynn Peterson and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2019-10-01 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout the ages, cunning and brave heroes have reached deep inside themselves to find the strength to triumph over long odds. Aspiring black belts will love this action-packed collection of twenty-six stories about the great heroes of the martial arts and their many paths to victory. The stories include the tales of: The legendary Bruce Lee--Kung Fu master and greatest martial artist of his time Miyamoto Musashi--the "greatest swordsman in history" and the author of the Book of Five Rings Jackie Chan--a dyslexic boy, abandoned at age seven who grew up to be a martial arts film star Mu-lan--the brave daughter who went to battle for the good of her family These exciting tales of thrilling fights and wily strategies span the wide world of martial arts--from Aikido, Karate, Kung Fu, Sumo, and Jujitsu to Brazilian Capoeira, Israeli Krav Maga, Korean Tae-kwon-do, Japanese Kyudo, and Thailand's Muay Thai, even the Zen-focused tea ceremony which teaches the discipline martial artists require to succeed. Filled with incredible action and amazing feats of daring and skill, Legends of the Martial Arts Masters will inspire readers of all ages with stories of courage, endurance and self-discovery.

Zen Kobudo

Author : Mark Bishop
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1462901484
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (629 download)

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Download or read book Zen Kobudo written by Mark Bishop and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2011-12-06 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kobudo, the famous armed Okinawan fighting art that utilizes common farming implements in combat, and Te, the ancient Okinawan art of armed and unarmed combat, are two of the world's most widely practiced yet least-understood martial arts. This book studies the individual Kobudo and Te systems as they are practiced in Okinawa today and discusses their various histories and the lives of the masters who have most influenced them. Spiritualism in the Okinawan arts is also covered in detail, as the author masterfully describes the mix of Zen and native beliefs that are vital to these arts, yet a component that has been all but ignored by previous researchers. In addition, this is the first work to discuss anthropological theories on Okinawa and the development of fighting arts there from the Stone Age. This complete and wide–ranging study of Okinawan weaponry, history, and training is the ultimate guide to these important fighting arts.

Blind Man in Africa

Author : Cass Cassidy
Publisher : Paragon Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1782222685
Total Pages : 490 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (822 download)

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Download or read book Blind Man in Africa written by Cass Cassidy and published by Paragon Publishing. This book was released on 2014-06-30 with total page 490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is Africa now being re-colonized by the upcoming powerful nations? Can we afford to stand by? Or is it already too late? Cass Cassidy has travelled, worked and lived in Africa and discovered the contrasting ways of everyday life, with very different values put even on life itself. When Cassidy lived there, African states had been de-colonized for a decade or two. Unfortunately, by removing himself from affairs, the colonist had inadvertently created a power vacuum. The arbitrator had gone and there was nothing in the arsenal to replace it. The boundaries and borders had been changed, so the power struggle in the form of tribalism began and continues to this day many years after independence. This book is a first-hand account of just what this has meant to the average African who has been sadly let down as dreams of independence are shattered time and time again.

Luggage

Author : Jared O. Bekoe
Publisher : FriesenPress
ISBN 13 : 1460299027
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (62 download)

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Download or read book Luggage written by Jared O. Bekoe and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2017-01-19 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teenaged K.C. has stared into the eyes of death. With a crazy and dangerous protective instinct, he will do anything to keep his loved ones safe, including taking a bullet for them. Somehow, K.C. always seems to find himself in dreadful and adrenaline packed situations, whether in his own home city, or on the streets of New York. But never before has K.C. faced a threat like he does in Luggage, when his character and values are put to the ultimate test. Born and raised in Canada, K.C. and his family live a normal life in Mississauga-he goes to school and achieves average grades, he has a crush on his good friend, Nasri, and he has an after-school job. But things quickly change. On a family vacation to the motherland in Africa over the Christmas holidays, he soon loses sight of who he is. With a civil war arising, K.C., his brother, and his father are captured by rebels and taken on a terrifying and deadly journey. Forced to fight in the civil war against his will with other child soldiers, K.C. must pull off the impossible to bring his family back to safety. Will K.C. and his family survive? Will they ever return to Canada? Each chapter reveals more shocking twists and turns that ultimately lead to K.C.'s moment of truth. You won't want to put this book down....

The Beast Bowl

Author : Tom Chaikin
Publisher : In Touch Books
ISBN 13 : 097774910X
Total Pages : 453 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (777 download)

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Download or read book The Beast Bowl written by Tom Chaikin and published by In Touch Books. This book was released on 2006-06 with total page 453 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the plains, jungles and rivers of Africa, the mountains, forests and prairies of North America, the jungles of the Far East and the frigid North Pole, the best football players in the world risk everything to come play in the greatest and most ancient of all football games . . . the Beast Bowl.

African Sorceress

Author : M.E. Skeel
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
ISBN 13 : 1984502905
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (845 download)

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Download or read book African Sorceress written by M.E. Skeel and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2018-10-26 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The series African Sorceress is set in the 1600s in what is now Ghana. In volume 1, A Warrior is Forged, the heroine, Kisa, grows up in a village hidden in the forest from the slave traders who were ravaging the countryside for victims. After the slavers find the village for the first time, the old village sorceress, Grandmother, trains Kisa to fight them with the help of magic and sorcery. After the second raid, when Kisa’s beloved father is taken, Grandmother enlists Kisa with the help of the Black Samurai, who returns from Japan to train Kisa to be a warrior. When the slavers return for the third time, Kisa and the villagers are ready, and the war against the slave masters begins. What if there was a great African sorceress who tried to save her people from the slave traders? How would we know from conventional history, which teaches only a white- and male-centered views of history? Africa does have a history and quite an amazing one. And what if women were not always suppressed? And what if their powers were of the earth, water, wind, and fire and not just witch doctor hokum? This book is historical fiction. The history of the Atlantic slave trade is history. As for the great prophetess who I heard about from one man in Africa, who knows? For me, she has come to life in the person of Kisa. If you like heroic stories set in real historical times, read this book.

One Hen

Author : Katie Smith Milway
Publisher : Kids Can Press Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1894786092
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (947 download)

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Download or read book One Hen written by Katie Smith Milway and published by Kids Can Press Ltd. This book was released on 2020-04-07 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspired by true events, One Hen tells the story of Kojo, a boy from Ghana who turns a small loan into a thriving farm and a livelihood for many.

Archibald Lox and the Forgotten Crypt

Author : Darren Shan
Publisher : Home of the Damned Ltd
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 163 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Archibald Lox and the Forgotten Crypt written by Darren Shan and published by Home of the Damned Ltd. This book was released on 2021-07-01 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a couple of assassins catch up with Archie, he's forced to flee to the Merge in search of friendship and safety. As his skills develop in that parallel universe, he opens a gateway to a long-forgotten crypt, where ancient secrets are revealed. In a city of ice, the greatest players of the six realms have assembled for a legendary Grop Tourney, but a small group of plotters are more interested in kidnapping... Book four of the Archibald Lox series by Darren Shan, the New York Times bestselling author of Cirque Du Freak and Lord Loss. This is the first of three books in VOLUME TWO of the series. PRAISE FOR ARCHIBALD LOX AND THE FORGOTTEN CRYPT "Archibald Lox and the Forgotten Crypt is sure to ensnare, mesmerize, and astound readers of all ages." The Literary Connoisseur. "Easy, fun read with lots of surprises. Roll on the next instalment!" The Bookbag. "I devoured this book in a day and I am still smiling and eager for more." The Word Cubby. "Shan has built an ambitiously original fantasy world populated with fully rounded characters who take us on unforgettably compelling journeys." Books, Films & Random Lunacy. "The sprawling fantasy world is truly something else. It feels huge, almost like we're watching an entire vast world through a telescope, and with each subsequent book, a little more is revealed to us." Rachel Hobbs, author of Shadow Stained. "The first three books were unlike anything I'd read before, Merging (pun intended) our world with a fantastical world of magic and mystique, and book 4 truly proves that Shan is a master storyteller." Kelly Smith Reviews. "With every page, author Darren Shan weaves a richer and more colourful world in the Merge and he's expanded those possibilities even more in the Forgotten Crypt." Addicted To Media. PRAISE FOR VOLUME ONE "A brisk, entertaining tale that unfolds in a wonderfully bizarre world." Kirkus. "I read quite a lot during lockdown but nothing made me smile quite as much as these first three instalments in the Archibald Lox series." The Bookbag. "Shan has created an alternative world that is extraordinary and imaginative with fantastical creatures that both delight and horrify. A soon-to-be fantasy classic." The US Review of Books. "A gripping saga that will be appreciated not just by young adult audiences, but by adults who enjoy other strong YA authors who create fantasy worlds appealing to young and old alike." Midwest Book Review.

Archibald Lox Volume 2

Author : Darren Shan
Publisher : Home of the Damned Ltd
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 486 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Archibald Lox Volume 2 written by Darren Shan and published by Home of the Damned Ltd. This book was released on 2021-11-01 with total page 486 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The middle segment of a thrilling new fantasy trilogy by Darren Shan, the New York Times bestselling YA author of Cirque Du Freak. "Archibald Lox is sure to ensnare, mesmerize, and astound readers of all ages." The Literary Connoisseur. When a couple of assassins catch up with Archie, he's forced to flee to the Merge in search of friendship and safety. In a city of ice, the greatest grop players of the six realms have assembled for a legendary Tourney, and Archie ends up with a ticket to every match. But plans have been drawn up to kidnap a prince, and Archie soon finds himself fighting for his freedom and his sanity. Having become a pawn in a cunning game of political chess, he must travel to the heart of an enemy empire, but it's a dark, menacing place from which he might never return... This is the Complete Volume Two of the Archibald Lox series, bringing together the first three novels, Archibald Lox and the Forgotten Crypt, Archibald Lox and the Slides of Bon Repell, and Archibald Lox and the Rubicon Dictate. "Easy, fun read with lots of surprises. We were on the edge of our seats!" The Bookbag. "I devoured this book in a day and I am still smiling and eager for more." The Word Cubby. "Shan has built an ambitiously original fantasy world populated with fully rounded characters who take us on unforgettably compelling journeys." Books, Films & Random Lunacy. "The first three books were unlike anything I'd read before, and book 4 truly proves that Shan is a master storyteller." Kelly Smith Reviews. "With every page, author Darren Shan weaves a richer and more colourful world." Addicted To Media. "Full of adventure and intrigue. I've really enjoyed how this has blended the familiar with the fantastical to craft a captivating world." T. Higgs Reviews. "Tension! Drama! Badassery! Volume two of Archibald Lox has it all." Rachel Hobbs, author of Shadow-Stained.

Off the Endz

Author : Bola Agbaje
Publisher : A&C Black
ISBN 13 : 1408135574
Total Pages : 94 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (81 download)

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Download or read book Off the Endz written by Bola Agbaje and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2014-02-14 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'My future is here. My aim is clear and simple. I want out. I wanna be rich. I'm not gonna pretend it's anything more than that and I want it now.' David, Kojo and Sharon grew up on a London estate. Now in their mid 20s, they're eyeing another kind of life. But how do you choose the right path when temptation lies around every corner? If your emotional or financial debt is sky high, how do you buy your way out? Bola Agbaje's smart, savvy second play for the Royal Court asks whether being out of the system might be just as good as being in it. Her characters struggle to ignore the pull of lawless gain and in their newly-respectable, adult lives, find it hard to move away from a background which both haunts them and entices them back. Agbaje's characteristically energetic, vibrant dialogue captures the dynamic rhythm of spoken language and she portrays an under-represented slice of society with skill and compassion.

The Snake, 20/20

Author : Odie Hawkins
Publisher : AuthorHouse
ISBN 13 : 1728363292
Total Pages : 435 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (283 download)

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Download or read book The Snake, 20/20 written by Odie Hawkins and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2020-06-03 with total page 435 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Odie Hawkins created the Pan-African Occult genre and “The Snake 20/20” is one of his finest examples of that genre. Hawkins seduces us from the Frankensteins, Werewolves and Vampires of Europe, to take a more profound look at the mythical-spiritual life of Ghana, West Africa. JuJu is an entrenched part of that experience. What is JuJu? Read “The Snake 20/20” for more information. If you doubt the validity of the story, Google “JuJu, Snake, Ghana”.

Steel Time

Author : J.L. Gribble
Publisher : Raw Dog Screaming Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (661 download)

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Download or read book Steel Time written by J.L. Gribble and published by Raw Dog Screaming Press. This book was released on 2019-11-29 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You’re never too young or too old to experience a paradigm shift. Toria Connor is 25 when tripping over an artifact in the ruins of Nacostina thrusts her a century into the past, before the city is destroyed during the Last War. Now, she finds herself alone. Adrift in a time where she must hide everything important to her, from her mercenary career to her true magical ability. Victory is over eight centuries old when she follows her adopted daughter. She has seen empires rise and fall, but never anything like this. She must survive alone in a city inhospitable to vampires, dodging friends and foes from her past alike. Both of them know the clock is ticking down to the moment when the city is wiped off the map. Now, they’re in a race against time. To find each other. To escape the past. And to save the future. This is not a typical romance. It’s a good thing Victory is not a typical vampire.

Wealth and Power

Author : Henri Eyo
Publisher : Strategic Book Publishing & Rights Agency
ISBN 13 : 1628574992
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (285 download)

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Download or read book Wealth and Power written by Henri Eyo and published by Strategic Book Publishing & Rights Agency. This book was released on 2021-06-20 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hogan, who had been eavesdropping behind the door, landed a direct punch to the attacker’s face, flattening his nostrils. The impact sent the man back into the room he had just left. Hogan took a step into the room, closing the door behind him with a kick. He then threw a volley of punches into the man’s face, dislodging his jawbone. Suddenly a bullet pierced the window and shattered the dresser mirror. Crime-fighter Hogan Ambo dove for cover with his pistol he calls ‘Betola’ in hand. “You’d better stay where you are. Lie flat on the floor,” he ordered Shade Mayfield as more gunfire erupted and bullets showered the room. Roger lay dead in Shade’s hotel suite. A bullet had penetrated his heart. In the exciting crime thriller, Wealth and Power, Tony Mayfield is worth several billion Nigerian Nairas dead or alive. A car manufacturing industrialist, Mayfield has a penchant for attractive young ladies. While on a diamond dust trip to furnish his products in South Africa, he is kidnapped for a huge ransom by the Vipers for not agreeing to their drug deal. Shade, one of Mayfield’s wives, is up to her neck in deceit, in this dangerous case that Hogan Ambo is tasked to unravel.

The Legacy

Author : Trudie-Pearl Sturgess
Publisher : AuthorHouse
ISBN 13 : 1728347890
Total Pages : 391 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (283 download)

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Download or read book The Legacy written by Trudie-Pearl Sturgess and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2022-08-17 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jaden Brendan Knight joined the National Democratic Party at the age of twenty-seven. He excelled very rapidly within the NDP. On his thirtieth birthday, Jaden was elected party leader and overthrew the government by exposing the leader’s corruption and dictatorship. Four years later, Jaden was elected the President of Ghana. Jayzel Carter is now twenty-six years old, she has been on the silver screen since she was six months old. Sensuous, beautiful and generous to a fault, Jayzel’s great-grandfather is the Ashante king. Jayzel and Jaden will meet at a charity event and they will fall passionately in love. How will the king and the Ashante kingdom react to their union, especially when Jaden have shared blood to gain power in his kingdom?