Japanese Art

The Warrior Lifestyle is the last installment of the award-winning Warrior Wisdom Series. This amazing book has been dubbed as highly inspirational and motivational by many of today's top martial artist. This motivational book will guide you through what it takes to live a life of honor. This insightful book guides you to live a lifestyle of character, honor, and integrity. Don't settle for an ordinary life; make your life extraordinary! This amazing series has been honored by four martial arts hall of fame organizations for its inspirational and motivational qualities. The ancient and ...

A 13th-century toxic jungle, a bathhouse for tired gods, a red haired fish girl, and a furry woodland spirit - what do these have in common? They all spring from the mind of Hayao Miyazaki, one of the greatest living animators, known worldwide for films such as My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle, and The Wind Rises. Japanese culture and animation scholar Susan Napier explores the life and art of this extraordinary Japanese filmmaker to provide a definitive account of his oeuvre.

Who knew the path to enlightenment could start with a cup of tea? Learn the hidden significance behind the deceptively simple Zen tea ceremony - one which can lead directly to Buddhahood and its absolute truth. D.T. Suzuki, once Japan's leading authority on Zen Buddhism, describes the tearoom and the tea ceremony and explains the guiding principles of harmony, reverence, purity, and tranquility.

This audiobook provides the ultimate secret to improving your skills and knowledge in BJJ. With all the information, you can transform yourself into a powerful martial artist specializing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

It's Christmas Eve. And a Wednesday. John Hark has few friends, no job and no prospects. Since leaving the marines, he’s found little to motivate him beyond his martial arts training. His girlfriend has left him, his sister harasses him, and his best friend is stuck somewhere in Atlanta traffic. John settles in for a subdued Christmas Eve of video games in his lousy apartment with his tabby cat Reese. But neighbors have gone missing, lights are cutting in and out, and a major snowstorm is brewing outside. It seems this night can't get any worse. Until an assassin attacks John in his ...

After a brief respite, Kirito and Eugeo set off again to climb Central Cathedral--but the powerful Integrity Knights are not about to let them reach the top. Meanwhile, Kirito has learned the dark history of the Underworld and the true stakes of the battle they're fighting, and every step toward Alice brings him closer to an impossible decision...

Two years after waking up in a mysterious fantasy world, Kirito and his oddly human NPC friend, Eugeo, continue their quest to become Integrity Knights—and find Alice, who disappeared so long ago and yet has somehow lingered in the back of Kirito's mind. Their journey takes them to the Imperial Swordcraft Academy, where they must train to become two of the top twelve seats in the class to have even a hope of seeing Alice again. Meanwhile, as Asuna desperately searches for Kazuto Kirigaya, she stumbles across the deeper secret of his new world.

An Ancient Blade. A Drop of Blood. A Vengeful Demon. In the heart of rural Japan, an American graduate student unearths more than just history. When her blood christens a cursed katana, she awakens a vengeful samurai bound to the blade, a descendant of the very snake god who forged it. Now, this ancient demon stalks her, leaving a trail of death and destruction as he hungers for the rest of her blood to fuel his existence in the living world. Can three unlikely martial arts masters protect her from a supernatural force unleashed? Prepare for a relentless thrill ride where ancient power ...

Decluttering your house can seem like a daunting task. It’s hard to know where to begin. Your home is such an important project as you spend so much time there. It becomes a reflection of you. A clean and tidy home means a clean and tidy mind. But most people aren’t equipped with the discarding skills to clear out the clutter, or the design ideas to create that sleek, minimalist yet warm feel for themselves.

Heroes, Like Swords, Are Forged In Blood! From the steaming jungles of Southeast Asia, to the neon-lit streets of Miami, SUPER NINJA is a saga fifty years in the making, yet, its roots reach back billions of years. This first volume, THE SWORD OF HEAVEN, fuses the lives of two young boys with boundless imaginations, a heroic Vietnam vet lost in his pain, a beautiful thief searching for meaning with her skills, and the quest for a mystical sword forged from the stars that binds them all. A race against time unfolds in a bloody tapestry woven with a master ninja assassin; a genius billionaire...

Chiyo Adachi shares her knowledge and experience in the little known ceremony of ghost paneling. Once practiced by mystics and spiritual guides, ghost paneling seeks to achieve communication with spirits, both human and other, through the construction of ghost panels: symbols and words painted upon cloth intended to communicate with voiceless souls, along with the placement and use of these in ceremony. She goes on to describe instances of human souls helped along to the waiting embrace of their ancestors as well as ceremonies to drive away evil sprits. At times beautiful and harrowing, ...

Introduction The katana is more than a weapon—it’s a legacy etched in steel, sharpened by centuries of discipline and spiritual resolve. For many, it is a breathtaking display piece, admired from behind glass and revered as a relic of a bygone age. But to truly understand the katana is to realize it was never meant to simply sit still. It was designed to move—to cut, to defend, to honor. In the hands of a samurai, it embodied character, code, and courage. This book is a journey through time, metallurgy, philosophy, and technique. We’ll explore how the katana came to be, how it was ...

In celebration of the 75th anniversary, a riveting first-hand account of the Battle of Okinawa from the first officer ashore, who served at the front for the battle’s entire 82-day duration, heroism that earned him a Bronze Star. On Easter Sunday, April 1, 1945, 1,500 Allied ships and 1.5 million men gathered off the coast of the Japanese island of Okinawa and launched the largest amphibious assault of the Pacific War. The first American officer ashore was Major Art Shaw, a unit commander in the US Army’s 361 Artillery Battalion of the 96th Division, often called the Deadeyes.

Revised and updated, and with each page alive with facts, history and inspiration, Be More Japan unlocks the secrets behind modern Japanese living - whether you're eating sushi in London or enjoying the cherry blossoms in San Francisco. And if you're dreaming of a future trip to Japan, this book will get you closer to your destination before you've even departed.

Dive into the exquisite world of Ikebana with "Blossoms and Balance," an insightful eBook that unveils the beauty and discipline of Japanese floral art for enthusiasts and novices alike. Through a rich tapestry of chapters, readers will find themselves immersed in the nuanced history, spirituality, and sophisticated principles that turn simple blooms into a form of silent poetry. At the heart of Ikebana, discover how each petal, branch, and leaf holds a universe of symbolism waiting to be unlocked. "Blossoms and Balance" guides you through the language of flowers, revealing how seasonal ...

If you feel overwhelmed, stressed, and like you constantly have a huge weight on your shoulders, odds are you need to declutter your life. Decluttering is highly necessary in today’s world, but what is not always known is how to recognize the point at which you need to start. You also need to know how to do it and what to look for to know if it’s working. This audiobook has all that and more. We break it down to a level almost anyone can apply to his or her unique circumstances.

Step into a world where the delicate meets the durable, where tradition weaves seamlessly into modern innovation - "The Elegance of Fibers." This captivating eBook offers an immersive journey into the heart of Washi paper, a revered Japanese treasure that has gracefully penned its own chapter in the art and cultural history of a nation. Embark on a voyage through time as the first chapters reveal the deep-rooted cultural significance and historical evolution of this unique art form. Witness the ancient alchemy of transforming simple plant fibers into sheets of subtle beauty, and receive an ...

Kiku offers a brand new insight into the art of listening and a groundbreaking roadmap to help you to listen with intention and meaning in your daily interactions. Once you understand how hearing and listening work, you'll start noticing your own. You will gain a deeper understanding of the world. You'll read rooms better because you'll be reading more deeply between the lines of the people around you. Kiku is an essential guide to unlocking the power of listening in your everyday life.

Marty Friedman's upbringing was as atypical as his career. Growing up in a Jewish household in Maryland, the son of an NSA executive, he lacked motivation until he discovered the guitar. Enjoying a hazy adolescence overflowing with partying, music, and teen antics, he achieved local stardom in Deuce, then burst onto the national scene by pioneering a radically new style of playing, bringing attention to the guitar aficionado label, Shrapnel Records. Friedman moved to California and scored a gig in Megadeth.

The study of budo, or the Japanese martial arts for self-cultivation, is a lifelong path toward perfection of character. Here, Dave Lowry, a sword master who has practiced and taught budo for over 40 years, addresses the myriad issues, vagaries, and inconsistencies that arise for students of karate-do, judo, kendo, kenjutsu, aikido, and iaido as their training develops.