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Thousand Shrine Warrior

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Author : Jessica Amanda Salmonson
Publisher : Open Road Media
ISBN 13 : 1453293833
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (532 download)

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Download or read book Thousand Shrine Warrior written by Jessica Amanda Salmonson and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2015-04-07 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tomoe turns to religion to escape her past, but destiny is not through with her yet The young girl crashes through the underbrush, desperate to escape the cackling soldiers at her back. After catching her in a tryst with a local farm boy, they intend to execute her for her sin. She runs for as long as she can, finally collapsing outside a shrine where a traveling nun sits with her flute. When the soldiers arrive, the nun sets her flute aside, drawing a legendary sword. She kills the men easily and sets the young girl free. Though she tried to avoid it, Tomoe Gozen has shed blood once again. After countless battles and endless wandering, this legendary samurai has renounced Bushido and taken the oaths of a wandering nun. But though she disguises herself as a mendicant, trouble will find her still. Tomoe must engage in one last fight—this time for the sake of her soul.

Tomoe Gozen

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Author : Jessica Amanda Salmonson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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The Golden Naginata

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Author : Jessica Amanda Salmonson
Publisher : Open Road Media
ISBN 13 : 145329368X
Total Pages : 374 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (532 download)

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Download or read book The Golden Naginata written by Jessica Amanda Salmonson and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2015-04-07 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the sake of an enchanted sword, Tomoe revolts against her father In all of Naipon, there is no samurai more famous than Tomoe Gozen. Her skill with the blade is legendary, her honor unquestioned, and evil men everywhere fear her name. No challenge is too great for Tomoe, but she is not ready for marriage. When her father announces that he has arranged a match for her—one that will mean laying aside her sword—Tomoe responds as she always does when her life is threatened: she draws her twin blades. After fighting her way out of her father’s house, Tomoe meets Azo Hono-o, a female samurai who plans to make a name for herself by killing Tomoe Gozen. Tomoe convinces Azo to join forces with her, and together they set out across Naipon in search of a golden sword, which they will use to carve a place for themselves in a man’s world.

A Warrior's Redemption

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Author : Guy Stanton III
Publisher : Words of Action
ISBN 13 : 0991056507
Total Pages : 1015 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book A Warrior's Redemption written by Guy Stanton III and published by Words of Action. This book was released on 2013-11-10 with total page 1015 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Our story begins with a boy named Roric. Raised sheltered in the countryside he is ill prepared for the event of watching his family die violently, only to then see his entire world crumble as everything he thought he knew is turned to fantasy and he is forced to find himself chained into the life of a slave. A slave struggling to survive in the gladiatorial arena where every match means death for someone, but he survived and one day he escaped. A Warrior's Redemption is the tale of one man's journey from being a slave to becoming a warrior, who changes the fate of an entire world. It is a story of intrigue, honor, passion and the hope of redemption that is available to all and not just in fantasy. In the story we follow Roric, as he becomes a man and then a leader and eventually a legend. This book is but the beginning of an epic fantasy saga that spans five books in length. The underlying message of, A Warrior's Redemption, is the story of life that many of us face, but few choose to accept. A hero of the people grapples with the long held secrets of his family and unlike his father before him, decides to fight so that his people can remain free. He rises above his humble past to become a leader that inspires a nation in its fight for survival and becomes a legend beyond the realms of fantasy.

Japanese Warrior Monks AD 949–1603

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Author : Stephen Turnbull
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1782000100
Total Pages : 172 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (82 download)

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Download or read book Japanese Warrior Monks AD 949–1603 written by Stephen Turnbull and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2012-06-20 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the 10th to the mid-17th century, religious organisations played an important part in the social, political and military life in Japan. Known as sohei ('monk warriors') or yamabushi ('mountain warriors'), the warrior monks were anything but peaceful and meditative, and were a formidable enemy, armed with their distinctive, long-bladed naginata. The fortified cathedrals of the Ikko-ikki rivalled Samurai castles, and withstood long sieges. This title follows the daily life, training, motivation and combat experiences of the warrior monks from their first mention in AD 949 through to their suppression by the Shogunate in the years following the Sengoku-jidai period.

Mythprint

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 346 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Shinto

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Author : Helen Hardacre
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0190621710
Total Pages : 721 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (96 download)

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Download or read book Shinto written by Helen Hardacre and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2017 with total page 721 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Helen Hardacre offers for the first time in any language a sweeping, comprehensive history of Shinto, the tradition that is practiced by some 80% of the Japanese people and underlies the institution of the Emperor.

Networked Reenactments

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Author : Katie King
Publisher : Duke University Press
ISBN 13 : 0822350726
Total Pages : 389 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (223 download)

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Download or read book Networked Reenactments written by Katie King and published by Duke University Press. This book was released on 2012-01-05 with total page 389 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this feminist cultural study of reenactments, Katie King traces the development of a new kind of transmedia storytelling during the 1990s, as a response to the increasing difficulty of reaching large audiences at a time where entertainment media and knowledge production were both being restructured.

The Disfavored Hero

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Author : Jessica Amanda Salmonson
Publisher : Open Road Media
ISBN 13 : 1453293469
Total Pages : 315 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (532 download)

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Download or read book The Disfavored Hero written by Jessica Amanda Salmonson and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2015-04-07 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forced to betray her lord, a disgraced samurai fights to regain her honor In the fabled land of Naipon, there is no warrior more feared, no samurai more respected than the legendary Tomoe Gozen, whose twin blades can change the course of any battle. After years of service to Lord Shigeno, she is about to renew her oath of loyalty when the sky darkens and a cry of rebellion comes from the hills. Possessed by an evil wizard, the peasants are marching against their master. Tomoe holds off the wave of pitchfork-wielding farmers for as long as she can. Finally, the battle overwhelms her, and the greatest samurai in Naipon falls dead. She awakes in hell, on a slope lined with bloody corpses. After an eternity of fighting, she reaches the summit and finds herself in the chamber of a wizard who restores her to life. She is alive—but now she must do his bidding. Her honor has been shattered, but Tomoe Gozen will do whatever it takes to win it back.

The Teeth and Claws of the Buddha

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Author : Mikael S. Adolphson
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
ISBN 13 : 0824831233
Total Pages : 234 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (248 download)

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Download or read book The Teeth and Claws of the Buddha written by Mikael S. Adolphson and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 2007-02-28 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Japan’s monastic warriors have fared poorly in comparison to the samurai, both in terms of historical reputation and representations in popular culture. Often maligned and criticized for their involvement in politics and other secular matters, they have been seen as figures separate from the larger military class. However, as Mikael Adolphson reveals in his comprehensive and authoritative examination of the social origins of the monastic forces, political conditions, and warfare practices of the Heian (794–1185) and Kamakura (1185–1333) eras, these "monk-warriors"(sôhei) were in reality inseparable from the warrior class. Their negative image, Adolphson argues, is a construct that grew out of artistic sources critical of the established temples from the fourteenth century on. In deconstructing the sôhei image and looking for clues as to the characteristics, role, and meaning of the monastic forces, The Teeth and Claws of the Buddha highlights the importance of historical circumstances; it also points to the fallacies of allowing later, especially modern, notions of religion to exert undue influence on interpretations of the past. It further suggests that, rather than constituting a separate category of violence, religious violence needs to be understood in its political, social, military, and ideological contexts.

Warriors of God

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Author : Nicholas Blanford
Publisher : Random House Incorporated
ISBN 13 : 1400068363
Total Pages : 545 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Warriors of God written by Nicholas Blanford and published by Random House Incorporated. This book was released on 2011 with total page 545 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An analysis of the Hezbollah terrorist organization offers insight into the guerrilla forces and controversial military prowess that render them a more formidable group than al Qaeda, tracing their role in forcing Israel out of occupied Arab territories, their complicated relationship with Iran and what the Western world should understand about their operations.

Books and Beyond [4 volumes]

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Author : Kenneth Womack
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 0313071578
Total Pages : 1333 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (13 download)

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Download or read book Books and Beyond [4 volumes] written by Kenneth Womack and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2008-10-30 with total page 1333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There's a strong interest in reading for pleasure or self-improvement in America, as shown by the popularity of Harry Potter, and book clubs, including Oprah Winfrey's. Although recent government reports show a decline in recreational reading, the same reports show a strong correlation between interest in reading and academic acheivement. This set provides a snapshot of the current state of popular American literature, including various types and genres. The volume presents alphabetically arranged entries on more than 70 diverse literary categories, such as cyberpunk, fantasy literature, flash fiction, GLBTQ literature, graphic novels, manga and anime, and zines. Each entry is written by an expert contributor and provides a definition of the genre, an overview of its history, a look at trends and themes, a discussion of how the literary form engages contemporary issues, a review of the genre's reception, a discussion of authors and works, and suggestions for further reading. Sidebars provide fascinating details, and the set closes with a selected, general bibliography. Reading in America for pleasure and knowledge continues to be popular, even while other media compete for attention. While students continue to read many of the standard classics, new genres have emerged. These have captured the attention of general readers and are also playing a critical role in the language arts classroom. This book maps the state of popular literature and reading in America today, including the growth of new genres, such as cyberpunk, zines, flash fiction, GLBTQ literature, and other topics. Each entry is written by an expert contributor and provides a definition of the genre, an overview of its history, a look at trends and themes, a discussion of how the literary form engages contemporary issues, a review of the genre's critical reception, a discussion of authors and works, and suggestions for further reading. Sidebars provide fascinating details, and the set closes with a selected, general bibliography. Students will find this book a valuable guide to what they're reading today and will appreciate its illumination of popular culture and contemporary social issues.

Wanted Undead Or Alive

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Author : Jonathan Maberry
Publisher : Citadel Press
ISBN 13 : 0806528214
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (65 download)

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Download or read book Wanted Undead Or Alive written by Jonathan Maberry and published by Citadel Press. This book was released on 2010 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An indispensable guide identifying and describing mankind's enemies: supernatural beasts, ghosts, vampires, serial killers, etc.-- and unearthing effective, time-proven responses to each horrific threat.

The Disfavored Hero

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Author : Jessica Amanda Salmonson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781890065065
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (65 download)

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The Thousand Shrine Warrior

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Author : Jessica A. Salmonson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781890065096
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (65 download)

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Download or read book The Thousand Shrine Warrior written by Jessica A. Salmonson and published by . This book was released on 2001-02-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Complete Book of Five Rings

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Author : Miyamoto Musashi
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
ISBN 13 : 0834821990
Total Pages : 233 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (348 download)

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Download or read book The Complete Book of Five Rings written by Miyamoto Musashi and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2010-05-11 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Book of Five Rings is an authoritative version of Musashi’s classic The Book of Five Rings, translated and annotated by a modern martial arts master, Kenji Tokitsu. Tokitsu has spent most of his life researching the legendary samurai swordsman and his works, and in this book he illuminates this seminal text, along with several other works by Musashi. These include "The Mirror of the Way of Strategy," which Musashi wrote when he was in his twenties; "Thirty-five Instructions on Strategy," and "Forty-two Instructions on Strategy," which were precursors to The Book of Five Rings; and "The Way to Be Followed Alone," which Musashi wrote just days before his death. Read together, these five texts give readers an unusually detailed, nuanced view of Musashi’s ideas on swordsmanship, strategy, and self-cultivation. Tokitsu puts all these writings into historical and philosophical context and makes them accessible and relevant to today’s readers and martial arts students. Tokitsu understands Musashi’s writings—and Musashi as a martial artist—unusually well and is able to provide a rare insight into the man and his historical contribution.

The Mythology of all Races

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Author : Hartley Burr Alexander, Ph.D.
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 638 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Mythology of all Races written by Hartley Burr Alexander, Ph.D. and published by . This book was released on 1920 with total page 638 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: