Samurai The Heart Of The Prophet

Author : Jean-François Di Giorgio
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2015-12-08
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9781782763376

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Samurai: The Heart of the Prophet by Jean-François Di Giorgio Pdf

Takeo has finally achieved his dream; he has left behind the darkness of his past and become a Samurai. But now, with the courage that comes from knowing you are worthy, he finally feels ready to confront his demons. Yet Imperial Japan is in turmoil; General Akuma, one of the Empire's most powerful men has turned his back on the Emperor, and is planning to betray him. The two men are linked by a dark secret; the 13th prophet. It is into this mysterious feud that Takeo will stray on his quest to find out who he really is and answer the questions that have followed him his whole life. Why was he left to grow up in a monastery? And where is the brother that abandoned him ten years earlier?

Author : Caela Carter
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2016-03-08
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780062385734

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My Life with the Liars by Caela Carter Pdf

Perfect for fans of Kathryn Erskine’s Mockingbird and Holly Goldberg Sloan’s Counting by 7s, this is a stunningly unique and poignant story of one girl’s strength and courage as she decides who she is and what she will believe in. Behind the white-washed walls of the Arizona compound, life was simple. Follow the rules, "live in the light," and all would be well. Zylynn was excited to turn thirteen and begin the work of bringing others into the light, to save them from the liars and the darkness of the outside world. But when she is taken away by a man who claims to be her father, Zylynn is confused, and desperate to return to her home. Zylynn resists her new life—until she finds small comforts, like shampoo, the color pink, and strawberries. But as her thirteenth birthday approaches, Zylynn must make a difficult decision—to stay here with the enemy, or find her way back to the light. And neither may be what they seem.

Author : Jean-François Di Giorgio,Delphine Rieu
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2016-11-29
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9781782765417

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Samurai Vol. 5: The Unnamed Island by Jean-François Di Giorgio,Delphine Rieu Pdf

Having escaped from the clutches of the 13th Prophet, Takeo, the young Samurai, is free to continue with his quest to find out who he is. His journey leads him to an unnamed island, where he hopes to find his missing brother. Instead, he finds a place where he learns the Bushido way, the code of life that all Samurai must live by…

Author : Jean-François Di Giorgio,Frederic Genêt,Delphine Rieu
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2017-06-27
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9781782763598

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Samurai Vol. 6: Brothers in Arms by Jean-François Di Giorgio,Frederic Genêt,Delphine Rieu Pdf

IN IMPERIAL JAPAN, IT TAKES STRENGTH AND COURAGE TO BECOME A WARRIOR... TO BECOME A SAMURAI. Now reunited, Takeo and his brother face a difficult path - tracing their painful family history, so that they may finally regain their honor! But destiny has even more obstacles in store for them...When the peaceful town where they have come to rest is plunged into a deadly conflict between the local suzerain, the Ishozu monks and the yakuzas, the Samurai brothers must once again draw their swords! With the secrets of the kingdom's most powerful men hanging in the balance, is this a fight they can ever win??

Author : Catharina Blomberg
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2013-11-05
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781134240265

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The Heart of the Warrior by Catharina Blomberg Pdf

Traces the development of the samurai, both in the way they regarded themselves and their role in society.

Author : William Ernest Henley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1888
Category : English poetry
ISBN : NYPL:33433112041938

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A Book of Verses by William Ernest Henley Pdf

Author : Margi Preus
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2010-12-31
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781613120088

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Heart of a Samurai by Margi Preus Pdf

In 1841 a Japanese fishing vessel sinks. Its crew is forced to swim to a small, unknown island, where they are rescued by a passing American ship. Japan’s borders remain closed to all Western nations, so the crew sets off to America, learning English on the way. Manjiro, a 14-year-old boy, is curious and eager to learn everything he can about this new culture. Eventually the captain adopts Manjiro and takes him to his home in New England. The boy lives there for some time and then heads to San Francisco to pan for gold. After many years, he makes it back to Japan, only to be imprisoned as an outsider. With his hard-won knowledge of the West, Manjiro is in a unique position to persuade the emperor to ease open the boundaries around Japan; he may even achieve his unlikely dream of becoming a samurai. Heart of a Samurai is a 2011 Newbery Honor Book. U Accolades and Praise for Heart of a Samurai /u2011 Newbery Honor Book New York Times Bestseller NPR Backseat Book Club pick "A terrifc biographical novel by Margi Preus." -Wall Street Journal DIV*STARRED REVIEW* /divDIV"It’s a classic fish-out-of-water story (although this fish goes into the water repeatedly), and it’s precisely this classic structure that gives the novel the sturdy bones of a timeless tale. Backeted by gritty seafaring episodes—salty and bloody enough to assure us that Preus has done her research—the book’s heart is its middle section, in which Manjiro, allegedly the first Japanese to set foot in America, deals with the prejudice and promise of a new world. By Japanese tradition, Manjiro was destined to be no more than a humble fisherman, but when his 10-year saga ends, he has become so much more." --Booklist, starred review *STARRED REVIEW* "Illustrated with Manjiro’s own pencil drawings in addition to other archival material and original art from Tamaki, this is a captivating fictionalized (although notably faithful) retelling of the boy’s adventures. Capturing his wonder, remarkable willingness to learn, the prejudice he encountered and the way he eventually influenced officials in Japan to open the country, this highly entertaining page-turner." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review/div *STARRED REVIEW* "Stunning debut novel. Preus places readers in the young man’s shoes, whether he is on a ship or in a Japanese prison. Her deftness in writing is evident in two poignant scenes, one in which Manjiro realizes the similarities between the Japanese and the Americans and the other when he reunites with his Japanese family." --School Library Journal, starred review *STARRED REVIEW* "Preus mixes fact with fiction in a tale that is at once adventurous, heartwarming, sprawling, and nerve-racking in its depictions of early anti-Asian sentiment. She succeeds in making readers feel every bit as “other” as Manjiro, while showing America at its best and worst through his eyes." --Publishers Weekly, starred review "First-time novelist Preus turns the true story of Manjiro into an action-packed boy's adventure tale." --Horn Book

Author : Michael Pawuk,David S. Serchay
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 758 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2017-05-30
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781440851360

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Graphic Novels by Michael Pawuk,David S. Serchay Pdf

Covering genres from adventure and fantasy to horror, science fiction, and superheroes, this guide maps the vast terrain of graphic novels, describing and organizing titles to help librarians balance their graphic novel collections and direct patrons to read-alikes. New subgenres, new authors, new artists, and new titles appear daily in the comic book and manga world, joining thousands of existing titles—some of which are very popular and well-known to the enthusiastic readers of books in this genre. How do you determine which graphic novels to purchase, and which to recommend to teen and adult readers? This updated guide is intended to help you start, update, or maintain a graphic novel collection and advise readers about the genre. Containing mostly new information as compared to the previous edition, the book covers iconic super-hero comics and other classic and contemporary crime fighter-based comics; action and adventure comics, including prehistoric, heroic, explorer, and Far East adventure as well as Western adventure; science fiction titles that encompass space opera/fantasy, aliens, post-apocalyptic themes, and comics with storylines revolving around computers, robots, and artificial intelligence. There are also chapters dedicated to fantasy titles; horror titles, such as comics about vampires, werewolves, monsters, ghosts, and the occult; crime and mystery titles regarding detectives, police officers, junior sleuths, and true crime; comics on contemporary life, covering romance, coming-of-age stories, sports, and social and political issues; humorous titles; and various nonfiction graphic novels.

Author : Margi Preus
Publisher : Perfection Learning
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2012-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1613833776

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Heart of a Samurai by Margi Preus Pdf

Rescued by an American whaler after a terrible shipwreck leaves him and his four companions castaways on a remote island in 1841, Manjiro learns new laws and customs as he becomes the first Japanese person to set foot in the United States.

Author : Kakuzo Okakura
Publisher : Jazzybee Verlag
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783849621957

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The Book of Tea by Kakuzo Okakura Pdf

This is the extended and annotated edition including * an extensive annotation of more than 10.000 words about the history and basics of Buddhism, written by Thomas William Rhys Davids The Book of Tea by Okakura Kakuzo (1906), is a long essay linking the role of tea (Teaism) to the aesthetic and cultural aspects of Japanese life. Addressed to a western audience, it was originally written in English and is one of the great English Tea classics. Okakura had been taught at a young age to speak English and was proficient at communicating his thoughts to the Western mind. In his book, he discusses such topics as Zen and Taoism, but also the secular aspects of tea and Japanese life. The book emphasizes how Teaism taught the Japanese many things; most importantly, simplicity. Kakuzō argues that this tea-induced simplicity affected art and architecture, and he was a long-time student of the visual arts. He ends the book with a chapter on Tea Masters, and spends some time talking about Sen no Rikyū and his contribution to the Japanese Tea Ceremony. (from wikipedia.com)

Author : Lori Tsugawa Whaley
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2020-03-17
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781462921430

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Let the Samurai Be Your Guide by Lori Tsugawa Whaley Pdf

Apply ancient Samurai teachings to personal development, life success and professional advancement in the modern world. In Let the Samurai Be Your Guide, life coach and motivational speaker Lori Tsugawa Whaley traces the far-reaching legacy of the Samurai and their meaning in the modern world. The Bushido--the traditional code of the Samurai--has permeated all aspects of life and society in Japan, and its influences are still deeply felt today. In contemporary Japan, bushido concepts of bravery and skill in battle are now brought to bear on less martial realms, in the corporate and sports worlds, for example. Hard work, company loyalty, a dedication to quality and the spirit of teamwork extend the "way of the warrior" into the reconfigured battlefields of the twenty-first century. In her unique approach to personal development, Whaley presents the power of these principles by pairing a discussion of seven key strategies for success with profiles of individuals whose lives exemplify those principles. These stories include: Esteemed former senator Daniel Inouye, whose distinguished World War II record paved the way for his life of public service as the highest-ranking Asian-American politician in U.S. history. Chiune Sugihara, sometimes referred to as the Japanese Schindler, summoned courage and compassion in saving thousands of Jewish lives during World War II. Michi Nishiura Weglyn, whose selfless quest brought wider attention to the internment of Japanese Americans and helped open the door to the redress efforts begun in the 1980s. Let the Samurai Be Your Guide inspires and encourages readers to embrace their inner warrior--a figure of reason, sound judgment and outstanding moral character--by understanding that personal power and success doesn't necessarily derive from physical prowess or effective attack strategies. Instead, readers learn that leading lives of fullness and meaning can be achieved by applying Bushido principles of courage, integrity, benevolence, respect, honesty, honor and loyalty.

Author : Haruki Murakami
Publisher : Bond Street Books
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2014-08-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780385681841

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Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage by Haruki Murakami Pdf

The new novel—a book that sold more than a million copies the first week it went on sale in Japan—from the internationally acclaimed author, his first since IQ84

Author : Christine Feehan
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2008-12-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0515145807

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Murder Game by Christine Feehan Pdf

Be seduced by the world of the GhostWalkers as #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan raises the stakes in the ultimate game of love and death… Games should be fun, but for two expert teams across the country, they’re murder—because the winning team is the one that gets the most kills. The participants in this violent challenge are rumored to be GhostWalkers. And Kaden Montague isn’t happy about it. Kaden is a GhostWalker and he’s determined to clear the GhostWalker name of the rumors. And he’s going to need the help of psychic Tansy Meadows to do it. But as soon as he sees her, he knows his mission will be more complicated than he imagined—and the “murder game” may not be at all what it seems.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 14 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1889
Category : Jiu-jitsu
ISBN : HARVARD:32044088237334

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Jiujutsu by Anonim Pdf

Author : Erwin Raphael McManus
Publisher : WaterBrook
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2021-08-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781601429582

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The Way of the Warrior by Erwin Raphael McManus Pdf

A best-selling author, pastor, futurist, and cultural thought leader argues that to experience and establish inner peace, we must first confront the battles that rage within. Your longings for inner peace and deep purpose are attainable, but they won't come easy. They require a warrior's mentality. Fighting for them requires passion, perseverance, and precision. This is an invitation to an unflinchingly honest look at your interior life guided by the ancient principles and methods revealed through Scripture. Erwin Raphael McManus delivers wisdom, instills passion, and provides the sacred movements needed to become the warrior you were meant to be. We live in a time of global and personal chaos. The world is at war because our souls are at war. The path to peace begins with you overcoming your most frequent and fierce enemy: yourself.