Download or read book Ninja Samurai Warriors written by Bill Valiontis and published by Bill Valiontis. This book was released on 2024-04-12 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Sword Master's Quest": A young samurai-in-training must journey across ancient Japan to master the legendary art of sword fighting and avenge his fallen master. "Secrets of the Geisha": A forbidden romance blossoms between a geisha and a ronin in feudal Japan, threatening to tear their lives apart as they navigate the strict social hierarchies of the era. "The Spirit of the Cherry Blossoms": A powerful curse turns a peaceful village in ancient Japan upside down, and it's up to a brave young woman and her companions to uncover the truth behind the haunting spirits. "The Last Ninja Clan": With the rise of a ruthless warlord threatening to conquer all of Japan, the last surviving members of a legendary ninja clan must come out of hiding to protect their homeland. "Whispers of the Samurai": In a time of political intrigue and deception, a loyal samurai loyal to the shogun must navigate treacherous waters to uncover a plot that threatens to destroy the entire country. "The Demon's Blade": A cursed katana with the power to control minds falls into the hands of a young farmer, who must resist its dark influence and ultimately decide the fate of ancient Japan. "Songs of the Okami": A wandering musician discovers a hidden village guarded by mysterious wolf spirits, where ancient rituals and powerful magic may hold the key to saving Japan from an impending disaster. "Shadows of Kyoto": A detective in ancient Kyoto must unravel a series of gruesome murders that seem to be linked to a powerful sorcerer seeking to unleash chaos and destruction upon the city. "The Falcon and the Koi": Two young warriors from rival clans form an unlikely bond as they embark on a dangerous mission to retrieve a stolen artifact that could tip the balance of power in ancient Japan. "Chronicles of the Shogunate": Amid a brutal civil war, a humble blacksmith is thrust into a world of politics and betrayal as he rises to become the right-hand man of a powerful shogun, shaping the fate of Japan for generations to come.
Download or read book Samurai and Ninja written by Antony Cummins and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2016-08-09 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The myths of the noble Samurai and the sinister Ninja are filled with romantic fantasy and fallacy. Samurai and Ninja expert Antony Cummins shatters the myths and exposes the true nature of these very real--and very lethal--medieval Japanese warriors. The Samurai and Ninja were, in fact, brutal killing machines trained in torture and soaked in machismo. Many were skilled horsemen and sword-fighting specialists, while others were masters of deception and sabotage. Some fought for loyalty, others for personal gain. What these warriors all shared in common was their unflinching personal bravery, skill and brutality. In Samurai and Ninja, Cummins separates myth from reality and shows why the Japanese were the greatest warriors of all time: He describes the Samurai and the Ninja as they really were in earlier times when battles raged across Japan--not in later times when war became obsolete and Japanese warriors became philosophers, scholars and courtiers. He describes the social context of the day and the feudal world into which the warriors were trained to fight and die for their lords. He exposes the essentially brutal nature of warfare in medieval Japan. This book is illuminated by many rare Japanese manuscripts and texts which are translated into English for the very first time.
Download or read book Ninja written by Jason Glaser and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2006 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the history, training, and equipment used by Ninjas.
Download or read book Ninja written by John Man and published by Random House. This book was released on 2012-07-19 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Ninjas today are the stuff of myth and legend in comics, film and electronic games. But once they were real, the medieval equivalent of the SAS: spies, saboteurs, assassins. In their secrecy, under-cover skills and determination to survive, they were the opposite of the overt, self destructive samurai. Could they fly? Make themselves invisible? Of course not.It was just that their skills gave them a magical aura. As a result, martial artists and story-tellers have turned them into fantasy creatures, from James Bond to Mutant Turtles. In Ninja John Man goes in search of the truth. In a journey to the heartland of the ninjas, he takes us from their origins over 1,000 years ago, through their heyday in the civil wars that ended with Japan’s unification in 1600. But that was not the end of the ninja ethos. That re-emerged in World War Two as a little-known counterpart to Japanese militarism. Ninja ways live on in the real ‘last of the ninjas’, Hiroo Onoda, who held out in the Philippine jungle for 30 years.
Download or read book I Am Samurai a Trained Warrior written by Michael Crankshaw and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2019-07-15 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the early 1900s the Hunt family has been involved in the battle between the evil forces of the Left-Hand Path of Buddhism and their Fuma Ninja Ryu - and the righteous forces of the Right-Hand path of Buddhism and their Koga Ninja Ryu ---------------------------------- It’s a battle that has affected the peace of the world since ancient times and is reaching a violent end in the year 2000. It is being fought between samurai, ninja, temple warrior monks and ancient warriors ---------------------------------- The three men of the Hunt family are selected by the Japanese Gods, to join the fight. They are trained in Japan as samurai warriors, according to the ancient laws and fighting methods of the Santara Temple and the Koga Ninja Ryu ---------------------------------- It’s a fight that takes the men of the Hunt family across Japan, Zimbabwe and the great sands of the Kalahari Desert as their lives intertwine with forces of good and evil ----------------------------------- Live for a while in the world of the samurai warrior – an exciting world of ancient legends, wolves, duels, honour and love - not known to many
Download or read book African Samurai written by Thomas Lockley and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2019-04-30 with total page 518 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This biography of the first foreign-born samurai and his journey from Africa to Japan is “a readable, compassionate account of an extraordinary life” (The Washington Post). When Yasuke arrived in Japan in the late 1500s, he had already traveled much of the known world. Kidnapped as a child, he had ended up a servant and bodyguard to the head of the Jesuits in Asia, with whom he traversed India and China learning multiple languages as he went. His arrival in Kyoto, however, literally caused a riot. Most Japanese people had never seen an African man before, and many of them saw him as the embodiment of the black-skinned Buddha. Among those who were drawn to his presence was Lord Nobunaga, head of the most powerful clan in Japan, who made Yasuke a samurai in his court. Soon, he was learning the traditions of Japan’s martial arts and ascending the upper echelons of Japanese society. In the four hundred years since, Yasuke has been known in Japan largely as a legendary, perhaps mythical figure. Now African Samurai presents the never-before-told biography of this unique figure of the sixteenth century, one whose travels between countries and cultures offers a new perspective on race in world history and a vivid portrait of life in medieval Japan. “Fast-paced, action-packed writing. . . . A new and important biography and an incredibly moving study of medieval Japan and solid perspective on its unification. Highly recommended.” —Library Journal (starred review) “Eminently readable. . . . a worthwhile and entertaining work.” —Publishers Weekly “A unique story of a unique man, and yet someone with whom we can all identify.” —Jack Weatherford, New York Times–bestselling author of Genghis Khan
Download or read book Ninja written by Jim Ollhoff and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the world of ninjas, weaving together history, culture, geography and politics.
Download or read book Ninja written by Joel Levy and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2008-08 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the life of a ninja, discussing their equipment, principles, training, operations, culture, and controversies.
Download or read book Night of the Ninjas written by Mary Pope Osborne and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2010-06-15 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Have you ever met a real live ninja? Jack and Annie do when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to ancient Japan, where they find themselves in the cave of a ninja master. Will they learn the secrets of the ninja? Or will the evil samurai warriors get them first? Did you know that there’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid? Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures Have more fun with Jack and Annie at MagicTreeHouse.com!
Download or read book The Ways of the Samurai written by Carol Gaskin and published by iBooks. This book was released on 2003 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For more than 700 years Japan was dominated by a military caste-the samurai. To the Western mind these fearsome warriors-samurai, the masterless ronin, and the assassin ninja-have always been a source of mystery and wonder, combining the idealism of chivalry with military fanaticism. THE WAYS OF THE SAMURAI digs beneath the myth and reveals a truth even more amazing about the men who practiced a discipline drawn from Zen and Confucian ethics-bushido, the way of the warrior.
Download or read book Ninja written by Stephen R. Turnbull and published by Firebird Books Limited. This book was released on 1991 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Samurai Warriors written by David M. O. Miller and published by St Martins Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A look at the culture and evolution of two of the most legendary warrior groups ever to exist, the samurai and the ninja, explores their development, their tactics, and the influence they had on their era.
Download or read book Warrior Ways of Enlightenment written by Stephen K. Hayes and published by Black Belt Communications. This book was released on 1981 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By adding more advanced tools and concepts to the modern ninja’s training regimen, this book continues where volume one left off. In the second book of the series, Hayes introduces combat principles, such as dealing with and avoiding danger, rolls and ground rebounds, training for modern altercations, and the power-generating hand symbols of kuji-in.
Download or read book Ninja Attack written by Hiroko Yoda and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2013-12-18 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ninja Attack! introduces dozens of unforgettable real-life ninja straight out of the annals of Japanese history--many of whom are all but unknown outside their home country. Ninja masters. Solo assassins and operatives. Femme fatales as deadly as they were beautiful. Swordfighters out of legend. And the Shogun and warlords who commanded them. Each individual in this graphic novel is profiled with a full-page manga-style drawing and a dossier brimming with top-secret information, including photos, anecdotes, and dramatic stories of the individuals in action. The book covers ninja clothing styles, the types of weapons that were used, ninja tools, ninja tricks of the trade, and the basics of the ninja diet. It also includes a do-it-yourself tour of ninja related spots in modern Tokyo. Ninja Attack! is everything you always wanted to know about ninja but were too afraid you'd get a shuriken in the eye to ask. Legendary ninja covered in this book include: Prince Shotoku Mochizuki Chiyojo Hattori Hanzo Matsuo Basho Mamiya Rinzo Jiraiya Book 2 of 3 in the Yokai Attack! series. Others include Yokai Attack! and Yurei Attack!.
Download or read book Samurai and Ninja Action Scene Collection written by Home Room Staff and published by Graphic Sha Publishing. This book was released on 2007-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Period works with historical flavor are currently all the rage in the comic and game worlds. Realizing the interest of today, this photo collection features samurai and ninja action scenes of the virtuosos in sword-fighting action! This volume features samurai in formal attire, samurai wielding spears, ronin, public officials, okappiki (informants, undercover police), master swordsmen Yagyu Jebee and Miyamoto Musashi, the Shinsen-Gumi police, the yamabushi Buddhist mountain priests, ninja and a host of other characters from the past in a wide variety of poses. A real, professional action actor registered with Japan Action Enterprises, Co., Ltd. served as the model for each dynamic photo in this book. This collection even contains close-ups of hands gripping weapons and is the perfect reference book for professional artists and dojin and fanzine artists alike!
Download or read book Life as a Ninja written by Matt Doeden and published by Capstone Classroom. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The life of a warrior is full of danger, decision-making, and glory. Now in our bestselling YOU CHOOSE format, readers can live it. Each choice could lead to fame, riches... or death. With YOU CHOOSE, the reader decides!
Download or read book Modern Ninja Warfare written by Antony Cummins and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2019-09-10 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Modern Ninja Warfare takes a contemporary look at the stealthy methods of the Ninja (Shinobi) and how they can be employed to counter modern security threats. This book provides an ideal overview of Ninjutsu techniques for security personnel, military, Special Forces, military history buffs and anyone serious about learning how Ninja tactics can be applied to the modern world. Ninja historian Antony Cummins, himself a skilled martial artist, takes a detailed and realistic look at the Ninja, their methods and their role in the medieval Japanese military, as well as how they compare to today's Special Forces and covert military groups. The chapters include a detailed look at the defensive strategies, engagement against specific threats, intelligence gathering, territorial concerns, mental focus and the spiritual mind-control techniques of these invisible warriors. With over 100 striking illustrations that vividly portray the Ninjas' secret world, this book shines new light on their shadowy methods. In the process, the mythical image of the Ninja is washed away revealing the reality of these commando-spies of medieval Japan.
