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After years of training and adventure, Son Goku has become Earth's ultimate warrior, and his son, Gohan, shows even greater promise. But the strikes are increasing as even deadlier enemies threaten the planet? Gohan and Kuririn struggle to keep the last Dragon Ball from falling into Freeza and Vegeta's hands, but how will they fare against Freeza's Ginyu Force, a group of five of the strongest fighters in outer space? It could be that an unlikely...
Author
Publisher
Shambhala
Pub. Date
1995
Language
English
Description
This moment of perfect clarity that is the force behind all the traditional Japanese arts—from archery to flower arranging—is celebrated here in Dave Lowry's exploration of the common principles shared by calligraphy and the martial arts.
Forty-two examples of Lowry's calligraphy, accompanied by his essays, show how the way of the brush reflects the strategic principles of the way of the sword. Each calligraphy represents a term from...
Forty-two examples of Lowry's calligraphy, accompanied by his essays, show how the way of the brush reflects the strategic principles of the way of the sword. Each calligraphy represents a term from...
Author
Publisher
Watkins Media
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Dive into Japanese history—and discover who the samurai really were—in this fascinating study that reveals the flawed human warriors behind the idealistic myths.
This is the go-to volume on bushido (“the way of the warrior”), drawing on a wide range of historical sources to paint a vivid picture of the samurai in action and separating the truth from the myth of samurai chivalry. It offers a long-overdue update...
This is the go-to volume on bushido (“the way of the warrior”), drawing on a wide range of historical sources to paint a vivid picture of the samurai in action and separating the truth from the myth of samurai chivalry. It offers a long-overdue update...
Author
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"At ninja competitions, athletes jump, climb, and flip their way through a twisted obstacle course. Explore the history behind the wild sport of ninja and its connection to ninja of the past"--
Author
Series
Great ideas volume 110
Language
English
Description
Inazo Nitobe's book, the most influential ever written on Bushido, or the samurai Way of the Warrior, argues that the philosophy of Bushido is the true key to understanding 'the soul of Japan'. Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives -...
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Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc
Language
English
Description
"After the success of the Xenoverse series, it's time to introduce a new classic 2D Dragon Ball fighting game for this generation's consoles. Dragon Ball FighterZ is born from what makes the Dragon Ball series so loved and famous: Endless spectacular fights with its all-powerful fighters. Partnering with Arc System Works, Dragon Ball FighterZ maximizes high end anime graphics and brings easy to learn (but difficult to master) fighting gameplay to...
Author
Publisher
William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
"In Samurai, celebrated author John Man provides a unique and captivating look at their true history, told through the life of one man: Saigo Takamori, known to many as 'the last samurai.' In 1877, Takamori led a rebel army of samurai in a heroic 'last stand' against the Imperial Japanese Army, who sought to end the 'way of the sword' in favor of firearms and modern warfare."--Back cover.
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Publisher
Tuttle Pub
Pub. Date
©2010
Language
English
Description
"Often translated as "the art of remaining unseen," Ninjutsu has a long history, and is probably the most renowned and misunderstood of all martial arts. Still an active school, Ninjutsu continues to thrive today, and the idea of the ninja as a black-clad "super spy," combat master and secrecy expert continues to hold power over the imagination. Despite its popularity, the history of Ninjutsu is still murky, its origins surrounded by mystery and legend....
Author
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Author Alexander Bennett is the ultimate insider, having lived in Japan for decades. He holds multiple black belts in Kendo and Naginata, as well as PhDs in Japanese literature and history. An Insider's Guide to the Japanese Martial Arts is Bennett's personal guide for fellow martial artists and seekers who wish to undertake their own personal quest to study or practice a martial art in Japan. In this book, Bennett outlines the history of the Japanese...
Author
Series
Martial arts and ways of Japan volume 1
Publisher
Weatherhill
Pub. Date
[1973]
Language
English
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