If you ever wondered what the martial art known as Kyuki-Do is, then this book is for you. The "Art of Kyuki-Do" will introduce you to Ken Ok Hyung Kim's philosophy and history of Kyuki-Do and is a necessary manual for your training in Kyuki-Do. Additionally, the book contains instructional pictures of all the forms necessary to achieve a Black Belt in the Art of Kyuki-Do.
If you ever wondered what the martial art known as Kyuki-Do is, then this book is for you. The "Art of Kyuki-Do" will introduce you to Ken Ok Hyung Kim's philosophy and history of Kyuki-Do martial arts and is a necessary manual for your training in Kyuki-Do martial arts. Additionally, the book contains instructional pictures of all the forms necessary to achieve a Black Belt in Kyuki-Do martial arts.
Drawing on the vast body of styles practiced around the world, including ancient and obscure styles from every continent on the planet, The Way of the Warrior is an indispensable, one-stop reference work for anyone interested in the martial-arts canon.
Scott Burrows' riveting story of overcoming adversity through sheer determination, will power and goal setting is infectious. Scott played college football at Florida State University under coach Bobby Bowden and was a top ranked kickboxing champion, having his last fight broadcast by ESPN. His future was filled with promise until November 3, 1984 when, at the age of 19, he was critically injured in a disastrous automobile accident and everything changed in the blink of an eye. Scott survived, but was paralyzed and diagnosed a quadriplegic. Despite this grim prognosis, he refused to be sidelined. He endured years of grueling physical therapy, learned to walk again with the aid of a cane, graduated from college, had a successful career in the insurance and financial industry—even qualifying for Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT), a 100% commission-driven award that fewer than 8% of agents worldwide achieve yearly. Later, Scott became a world-class motivational speaker. Vision, Mindset and Grit—three powerful words that describe Scott Burrows—will also inspire you to achieve your absolute best. This book is more than the story of Scott's determination to overcome enormous obstacles and rebuild his life. It is a testament to his intention to inspire others and help them triumph over adversity as well. He has shared his message of hope and success with audiences throughout the world and motivated them to make positive changes in their own lives.
Do you believe in perfect arranged marriage? Does rain have rhythm? Have you ever heard music in the rain? Do you remember your first day of school? Have you ever been betrayed by someone you really trusted? Has your child been sexually assaulted? Are you a perfect parent? Have you ever fallen in love in your 50's? Have you ever got trapped in a relationship? Did your friends advise you right? Did you ever put yourself at risk for someone? Do you really have true friends around? Have you ever tried to give meaning to your life? Let's read… So, is this book a true story? Maybe this is a true story, or maybe it is fiction. I don't want to reveal how many facts, and how much fiction there is in my story. But I will leave you with this one truth, believe me when I say, 'this is our generation's true story'. And this is the prime reason I have dedicated this book to my readers. When you read this story, think about the struggle of females, their innocence, love, care, value, power, and courage. I want you to put yourself in the shoe of every woman who is part of this story and enjoy reading as if it's your own story.
THE ART OF LIVING is a beautiful collection of poetry, prose, quotes, and short stories on various topics like love, life, social issues, heartbreak, and basically anything and everything you're looking for in both Hindi and English language. This book is a place where one would go to find peace from all the chaos of the world. While every effort has been made to ensure that the book is error-free, but there's always room for improvement. Hope you all will enjoy reading it!
An in-depth examination of the Far Eastern lacquerware known as urushi, this book considers the art historical and scientific viewpoints and presents the priorities for urushi’s preservation and conservation. These are the proceedings of the Urushi Study Group meeting held in Japan.
**THE INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER** "An unforgettable—and Hollywood-bound—new thriller... A mix of Hitchcockian suspense, Agatha Christie plotting, and Greek tragedy." —Entertainment Weekly The Silent Patient is a shocking psychological thriller of a woman’s act of violence against her husband—and of the therapist obsessed with uncovering her motive. Alicia Berenson’s life is seemingly perfect. A famous painter married to an in-demand fashion photographer, she lives in a grand house with big windows overlooking a park in one of London’s most desirable areas. One evening her husband Gabriel returns home late from a fashion shoot, and Alicia shoots him five times in the face, and then never speaks another word. Alicia’s refusal to talk, or give any kind of explanation, turns a domestic tragedy into something far grander, a mystery that captures the public imagination and casts Alicia into notoriety. The price of her art skyrockets, and she, the silent patient, is hidden away from the tabloids and spotlight at the Grove, a secure forensic unit in North London. Theo Faber is a criminal psychotherapist who has waited a long time for the opportunity to work with Alicia. His determination to get her to talk and unravel the mystery of why she shot her husband takes him down a twisting path into his own motivations—a search for the truth that threatens to consume him....
Celebrated as one of Japan’s greatest filmmakers, Kobayashi Masaki’s scorching depictions of war and militarism marked him as a uniquely defiant voice in post-war Japanese cinema. A pacifist drafted into Japan’s Imperial Army, Kobayashi survived the war with his principles intact and created a body of work that was uncompromising in its critique of the nation’s military heritage. Yet his renowned political critiques were grounded in spiritual perspectives, integrating motifs and beliefs from both Buddhism and Christianity. A Dream of Resistance is the first book in English to explore Kobayashi’s entire career, from the early films he made at Shochiku studio, to internationally-acclaimed masterpieces like The Human Condition, Harakiri, and Samurai Rebellion, and on to his final work for NHK Television. Closely examining how Kobayashi’s upbringing and intellectual history shaped the values of his work, Stephen Prince illuminates the political and religious dimensions of Kobayashi’s films, interpreting them as a prayer for peace in troubled times. Prince draws from a wealth of rare archives, including previously untranslated interviews, material that Kobayashi wrote about his films, and even the young director’s wartime diary. The result is an unprecedented portrait of this singular filmmaker.
