With Wooden Sword

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Albert Whitman & Company
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2012-02-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780807592038

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The Wooden Sword by Anonim Pdf

Best Children's Books of the Year 2013, Bank Street College 2013 Storytelling World Award A 2013 CBC/NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People 2013 Honor Book, South Asia Book Award for Children's and Young Adult Literature 2013 Sydney Taylor Honor Book for Older Readers NYPL 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing 2012 Though the shah in Afghanistan tries to test his faith, a poor Jewish shoemaker maintains his belief that all happens for the best. Disguised in servant's clothes, an Afghani shah slips out of his palace to learn more about his people. When he encounters a poor Jewish shoemaker full of faith that everything will turn out just as it should, the shah grows curious. Vowing that no harm will befall the poor man, he decides to test that faith, only to find that the shoemaker's cheerful optimism cannot be shaken. But the biggest challenge of the poor man's life is yet to come! Ann Stampler's retelling of this classic Afghani Jewish folktale is enriched by Carol Liddiment’s charming and vivid paintings.

Author : Edward MacCourt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Canada
ISBN : OCLC:311930451

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The Wooden Sword by Edward MacCourt Pdf

Author : Dave Lowry,David Lowry
Publisher : Black Belt Communications
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 0897501047

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Bokken by Dave Lowry,David Lowry Pdf

Focusing his expertise on the techniques and history of the bokken—the wooden training sword used by both ancient samurai and today’s swordsmen—the author maintains that training with the bokken is important on two levels for the modern practitioner: to build the physical stamina, rhythms, and adroit body movements of traditional swordsmanship and to achieve something of the animating spirit of the traditional swordsman. This history of the bokken combines the author's concise, eloquent writing style with more than 100 photographs to provide the reader with the traditional and modern perspectives of this vital, historically rich practice tool.

Author : Lynn Abbey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0441908667

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The Wooden Sword by Lynn Abbey Pdf

Trapped in stasis for twenty years in the bark of the oldest tree in the ancient forest of Walensor, Dart is finally released by the trees, given three magic gifts, and sent on a mission to save his world

Author : Gilbert Keith Chesterton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1928
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UCAL:$B87357

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The Sword of Wood by Gilbert Keith Chesterton Pdf

Author : Lawrence Wright
Publisher : London : Elek
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1967
Category : Gliders (Aeronautics)
ISBN : STANFORD:36105081032018

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The Wooden Sword by Lawrence Wright Pdf

Author : Kohshyu Yoshida
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2014-06-13
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781462909902

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Samurai Sword: Spirit * Strategy * Techniques by Kohshyu Yoshida Pdf

The Samurai Sword is the essential illustrated guide to the Japanese way of the sword. Japan's famous samurai warriors were more than just soldiers — they were adherents to a strict code of honor who respected the deeper, spiritual meaning of the way of the sword. To the samurai, battle was sacred. This indispensable guide to theory and practice respects both the physical and spiritual aspects of martial arts practice with the katana. This sword book features: Beautiful, step-by-step photos and easy-to-understand text Guidance for selecting, maintaining, and using your sword Wisdom about the practical value of meditation Inspirational biographies of some of the greatest samurai swordsmen, men whose words and deeds embodied the true spirit of the samurai warrior Downloadable video Whether you're a beginner or an experienced swordsperson, this book will broaden your practical knowledge with detailed instruction on stances, cuts, guards, forms, and sparring techniques and strategy.

Author : William Scott Wilson
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2013-03-12
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781590309872

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The Lone Samurai by William Scott Wilson Pdf

An expert on samurai history paints a vivid, multi-faceted portrait of feudal Japan and Miyamoto Musashi—the legendary swordsman who wrote the classic martial arts treatise, The Book of Five Rings Born in 1584, Miyamoto Musashi was the legendary samurai known throughout the world as a master swordsman, spiritual seeker, and author of the classic book on strategy, The Book of Five Rings. Over 350 years after his death, Musashi and his legacy still fascinate readers worldwide, inspiring artists, authors, and filmmakers. In The Lone Samurai, respected translator and expert on samurai culture William Scott Wilson presents both a vivid account of a fascinating period in feudal Japan and a portrait of the courageous, iconoclastic samurai who wrestled with philosophical and spiritual ideas that are as relevant today as they were in his time. For Musashi, the way of the martial arts was about mastery of the mind rather than simply technical prowess—and it is this path to mastery that is the core teaching in his Book of Five Rings. This special volume includes supplemental material on Musashi’s legacy as a martial arts icon, his impact on literature and film, and the influence of his Book of Five Rings.

Author : Sir Richard Francis Burton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1884
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : OXFORD:590187383

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The Book of the Sword by Sir Richard Francis Burton Pdf

Author : David Kirk
Publisher : Doubleday Canada
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2015-11-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780385678193

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Sword of Honor by David Kirk Pdf

In the epic historical novel Sword of Honor, David Kirk continues the saga of Musashi Miyamoto, the greatest samurai in Japanese history, as he journeys to the ancient city of Kyoto to fight for his life and his ideals. Having survived the cataclysmic battle of Sekigahara, which established the mighty Tokugawa Shogunate, young Musashi Miyamoto travels through Japan determined to proclaim his revolutionary epiphany that the "way of the sword," the ancient code that binds samurai to their masters, needs to be abolished. But during the battle Musashi insulted an adept of the powerful Yoshioka School, and a price has been put on his head. Musashi travels to Kyoto, domain of the Yoshioka, for a reckoning. He has taken up with Ameku, a beautiful blind woman branded as a witch; his burgeoning love for her will make him vulnerable. Mushashi intends to deal a crushing blow to the traditional samurai dogma by destroying the Yoshioka warriors, but Musashi will learn that his spectacular gifts with the sword are no match for the cunning of powerful lords. The wily Tokugawa governor, still struggling to establish dominance in Kyoto, sees in Musashi just the weapon he needs to overcome the rebellious Yoshioka. Sword of Honor seamlessly blends meticulous research, mesmerizing action sequences, and a driving narrative to bring this extraordinary figure to life.

Author : Peter den Hertog
Publisher : Frontline Books
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2020-09-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781526772398

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Why Did Hitler Hate the Jews? by Peter den Hertog Pdf

This investigation into the Nazi leader’s mindset is “an inherently fascinating study . . . a work of meticulously presented and seminal scholarship”(Midwest Book Review). Adolf Hitler’s virulent anti-Semitism is often attributed to external cultural and environmental factors. But as historian Peter den Hertog notes in this book, most of Hitler’s contemporaries experienced the same culture and environment and didn’t turn into rabid Jew-haters, let alone perpetrators of genocide. In this study, the author investigates what we do know about the roots of the German leader’s anti-Semitism. He also takes the significant step of mapping out what we do not know in detail, opening pathways to further research. Focusing not only on history but on psychology, forensic psychiatry, and related fields, he reveals how Hitler was a man with highly paranoid traits, and clarifies the causes behind this paranoia while explaining its connection to his anti-Semitism. The author also explores, and answers, whether the Führer gave one specific instruction ordering the elimination of Europe’s Jews, and, if so, when this took place. Peter den Hertog is able to provide an all-encompassing explanation for Hitler’s anti-Semitism by combining insights from many different disciplines—and makes clearer how Hitler’s own particular brand of anti-Semitism could lead the way to the Holocaust.

Author : Ann Redisch Stampler
Publisher : AV2 Fiction Readalong
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2013-09-15
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1621279006

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The Wooden Sword by Ann Redisch Stampler Pdf

Impressed by a poor Jewish shoemaker's belief that God will ensure everything turns out as it should, a shah in Kabul, Afghanistan, devises a series of hardships to test the man's faith.

Author : John Ludden
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2024-03-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9798321202791

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WOODEN SWORD (Revised Edition 2024) by John Ludden Pdf

From the blood soaked killing fields of Bosnia and Afghanistan, Wooden Sword tells the story of two childhood friends from Birmingham. Alan Howard and Ali Asif. As young boys they both spend many a summer enjoying magical holidays on Llandudno's West shore in North Wales. Together with the wooden swords, fighting off invisible enemies of black knights on the vast, deserted beach. Come their teenage years, the boys grow apart. Because of his love of animals, Ali trains to be a vet, whilst Alan joins the army and serves in Bosnia. Years later, whilst home on leave Alan meets up once more with Ali. On of all days. Tuesday 11th September 2001. Alan and Ali argue over different opinions regarding the attacks on New York. They again go separate ways, only for their paths to cross during frightening circumstances in Afghanistan. Where Ali is fighting for the Taliban and Alan serving as a British soldier. This dramatic and tragic story reaches a crescendo in a place where it all began. West Shore. Their short lives ripped apart by war and religion, they find themselves surrounded by real dark knights. A friendship tested beyond all limits faces its final and greatest hurdle.

Author : Alan M. Gratz
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2008-02-14
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781440634826

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Samurai Shortstop by Alan M. Gratz Pdf

Tokyo, 1890. Toyo is caught up in the competitive world of boarding school, and must prove himself to make the team in a new sport called besuboru. But he grieves for his uncle, a samurai who sacrificed himself for his beliefs, at a time when most of Japan is eager to shed ancient traditions. It's only when his father decides to teach him the way of the samurai that Toyo grows to better understand his uncle and father. And to his surprise, the warrior training guides him to excel at baseball, a sport his father despises as yet another modern Western menace. Toyo searches desperately for a way to prove there is a place for his family's samurai values in modern Japan. Baseball might just be the answer, but will his father ever accept a Western game that stands for everything he despises?

Author : John Ludden
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2014-05-28
Category : Drama
ISBN : 1499716680

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Wooden Sword by John Ludden Pdf

From the killing fields of Bosnia and Afghanistan Wooden Sword tells the story of two childhood friends from Birmingham. Alan Howard and Ali Asif. As young boys they both spent many a summer enjoying magical holidays on Llandudno's West shore in North Wales. Together with their wooden swords they would fight off invisible enemies of black knights on the vast deserted beach. Come the teenage years the boys grew apart. Because of his love of animals Ali trained to be a vet, whilst Alan joined the army and served in Bosnia. But years later whilst home on leave Alan met up once more with Ali. On of all days September 11 2001. Alan and Ali argued over different opinions regarding the attack on New York. They again go separate ways, only for their paths to cross in frightening circumstances in Afghanistan. Where Ali was fighting for the Taliban and Alan was serving as a British soldier. This dramatic and tragic story reaches a crescendo in a place where it all began. West Shore, Their short lives ripped apart by war and religion, they found themselves surrounded by real dark knights. A friendship tested beyond all limits faced its last and greatest hurdle.