Download or read book Shomin Sample I Was Abducted by an Elite All Girls School as a Sample Commoner Vol 14 written by Nanatsuki Takafumi and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2021-03-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: GOING FOR BROKE Seikain Girls’ Academy has received word that Aika’s family, the Tenkubashi, have gone bankrupt. Now, Aika must go live with Kimito at his “commoner” home. How will Kimito deal with having a roommate?!
Download or read book Shomin Sample I Was Abducted by an Elite All Girls School as a Sample Commoner Vol 15 written by Nanatsuki Takafumi and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2021-06-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: EVERYTHING CHANGES After Aika’s family, the Tenkubashi, went bankrupt, Aika was forced to leave school and go live at Kimito’s house. Under one roof, Kimito and Aika spend more together and grow closer...but how will their story end? It’s the heartfelt conclusion to this romantic high school comedy. The final volume!
Download or read book Shomin Sample I Was Abducted by an Elite All Girls School as a Sample Commoner written by Nanatsuki Takafumi and published by Seven Seas. This book was released on 2018-11-20 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: IDOL PANIC Once, Kimito would have given anything to be rescued from Seikain Girls’ School–but now, help from the outside just might be danger in disguise! His childhood friend Eri has found her way into the hidden academy grounds, and she’s stirring up trouble. As a voice actress and idol, she’s a whole different grade of commoner than Kirito, and the students don’t quite know what to make of her. If she gets discovered, it’d be big trouble for Kimito...and worst of all, the girls of Club Commoner just might think Eri’s his girlfriend!
Download or read book The Last Samurai written by Mark Ravina and published by Wiley + ORM. This book was released on 2011-03-29 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The dramatic arc of Saigo Takamori's life, from his humble origins as a lowly samurai, to national leadership, to his death as a rebel leader, has captivated generations of Japanese readers and now Americans as well - his life is the inspiration for a major Hollywood film, The Last Samurai, starring Tom Cruise and Ken Watanabe. In this vibrant new biography, Mark Ravina, professor of history and Director of East Asian Studies at Emory University, explores the facts behind Hollywood storytelling and Japanese legends, and explains the passion and poignancy of Saigo's life. Known both for his scholarly research and his appearances on The History Channel, Ravina recreates the world in which Saigo lived and died, the last days of the samurai. The Last Samurai traces Saigo's life from his early days as a tax clerk in far southwestern Japan, through his rise to national prominence as a fierce imperial loyalist. Saigo was twice exiled for his political activities -- sent to Japan's remote southwestern islands where he fully expected to die. But exile only increased his reputation for loyalty, and in 1864 he was brought back to the capital to help his lord fight for the restoration of the emperor. In 1868, Saigo commanded his lord's forces in the battles which toppled the shogunate and he became and leader in the emperor Meiji's new government. But Saigo found only anguish in national leadership. He understood the need for a modern conscript army but longed for the days of the traditional warrior. Saigo hoped to die in service to the emperor. In 1873, he sought appointment as envoy to Korea, where he planned to demand that the Korean king show deference to the Japanese emperor, drawing his sword, if necessary, top defend imperial honor. Denied this chance to show his courage and loyalty, he retreated to his homeland and spent his last years as a schoolteacher, training samurai boys in frugality, honesty, and courage. In 1876, when the government stripped samurai of their swords, Saigo's followers rose in rebellion and Saigo became their reluctant leader. His insurrection became the bloodiest war Japan had seen in centuries, killing over 12,000 men on both sides and nearly bankrupting the new imperial government. The imperial government denounced Saigo as a rebel and a traitor, but their propaganda could not overcome his fame and in 1889, twelve years after his death, the government relented, pardoned Saigo of all crimes, and posthumously restored him to imperial court rank. In THE LAST SAMURAI, Saigo is as compelling a character as Robert E. Lee was to Americans-a great and noble warrior who followed the dictates of honor and loyalty, even though it meant civil war in a country to which he'd devoted his life. Saigo's life is a fascinating look into Japanese feudal society and a history of a country as it struggled between its long traditions and the dictates of a modern future.
Download or read book The Red Thread written by Bernard Faure and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 1998-10-26 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is there a Buddhist discourse on sex? In this innovative study, Bernard Faure reveals Buddhism's paradoxical attitudes toward sexuality. His remarkably broad range covers the entire geography of this religion, and its long evolution from the time of its founder, Xvkyamuni, to the premodern age. The author's anthropological approach uncovers the inherent discrepancies between the normative teachings of Buddhism and what its followers practice. Framing his discussion on some of the most prominent Western thinkers of sexuality--Georges Bataille and Michel Foucault--Faure draws from different reservoirs of writings, such as the orthodox and heterodox "doctrines" of Buddhism, and its monastic codes. Virtually untapped mythological as well as legal sources are also used. The dialectics inherent in Mahvyvna Buddhism, in particular in the Tantric and Chan/Zen traditions, seemed to allow for greater laxity and even encouraged breaking of taboos. Faure also offers a history of Buddhist monastic life, which has been buffeted by anticlerical attitudes, and by attempts to regulate sexual behavior from both within and beyond the monastery. In two chapters devoted to Buddhist homosexuality, he examines the way in which this sexual behavior was simultaneously condemned and idealized in medieval Japan. This book will appeal especially to those interested in the cultural history of Buddhism and in premodern Japanese culture. But the story of how one of the world's oldest religions has faced one of life's greatest problems makes fascinating reading for all.
Download or read book Women in Song and Yuan China written by Bret Hinsch and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2020-12-16 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This deeply researched book provides an original history of Chinese women during the pivotal Song and Yuan dynasties (960–1368). Bret Hinsch explores the most important aspects of female life in this era―political power, family, work, inheritance, religious roles, and emotions―and considers why the status of women declined during this period.
Download or read book Off Armageddon Reef written by David Weber and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2008-01-02 with total page 804 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Humanity pushed its way to the stars - and encountered the Gbaba, a ruthless alien race that nearly wiped us out. Earth and her colonies are now smoldering ruins, and the few survivors have fled to distant, Earth-like Safehold, to try to rebuild. But the Gbaba can detect the emissions of an industrial civilization, so the human rulers of Safehold have taken extraordinary measures: with mind control and hidden high technology, they've built a religion in which every Safeholdian believes, a religion designed to keep Safehold society medieval forever. 800 years pass. In a hidden chamber on Safehold, an android from the far human past awakens. This "rebirth" was set in motion centuries before, by a faction that opposed shackling humanity with a concocted religion. Via automated recordings, "Nimue" - or, rather, the android with the memories of Lieutenant Commander Nimue Alban - is told her fate: she will emerge into Safeholdian society, suitably disguised, and begin the process of provoking the technological progress which the Church of God Awaiting has worked for centuries to prevent. Nothing about this will be easy. To better deal with a medieval society, "Nimue" takes a new gender and a new name, "Merlin." His formidable powers and access to caches of hidden high technology will need to be carefully concealed. And he'll need to find a base of operations, a Safeholdian country that's just a little more freewheeling, a little less orthodox, a little more open to the new. And thus Merlin comes to Charis, a mid-sized kingdom with a talent for naval warfare. He plans to make the acquaintance of King Haarahld and Crown Prince Cayleb, and maybe, just maybe, kick off a new era of invention. Which is bound to draw the attention of the Church...and, inevitably, lead to war. It's going to be a long, long process. And David Weber's epic Off Armageddon Reef is can't-miss sci-fi. Safehold Series 1. Off Armageddon Reef 2. By Schism Rent Asunder 3. By Heresies Distressed 4. A Mighty Fortress 5. How Firm A Foundation 6. Midst Toil and Tribulation 7. Like A Mighty Army 8. Hell's Foundations Quiver 9. At the Sign of Triumph At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Download or read book Shinto Shrines written by Joseph Cali and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 2012-11-30 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Of Japan’s two great religious traditions, Shinto is far less known and understood in the West. Although there are a number of books that explain the religion and its philosophy, this work is the first in English to focus on sites where Shinto has been practiced since the dawn of Japanese history. In an extensive introductory section, authors Joseph Cali and John Dougill delve into the fascinating aspects of Shinto, clarifying its relationship with Buddhism as well as its customs, symbolism, and pilgrimage routes. This is followed by a fully illustrated guide to 57 major Shinto shrines throughout Japan, many of which have been designated World Heritage Sites or National Treasures. In each comprehensive entry, the authors highlight important spiritual and physical features of the individual shrines (architecture, design, and art), associated festivals, and enshrined gods. They note the prayers offered and, for travelers, the best times to visit. With over 125 color photographs and 50 detailed illustrations of archetypical Shinto objects and shrines, this volume will enthrall not only those interested in religion but also armchair travelers and visitors to Japan alike. Whether you are planning to visit the actual sites or take a virtual journey, this guide is the perfect companion. Visit Joseph Cali’s Shinto Shrines of Japan: The Blog Guide: http://shintoshrinesofjapanblogguide.blogspot.jp/. Visit John Dougill’s Green Shinto, “dedicated to the promotion of an open, international and environmental Shinto”: http://www.greenshinto.com/wp/.
Download or read book Shomin Sample I Was Abducted by an Elite All Girls School as a Sample Commoner Vol 11 written by Nanatsuki Takafumi and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2019-11-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SOCIALITE MEDIA It’s Kimito’s duty as the “Sample Commoner” to introduce elements of his world to the highborn young ladies at Seikain Academy, and when he exposes them to the wonders of social media, Aika finally sees her chance to take her turn in the spotlight. When a bunch of insulated, naïve, and impressionable young women gain the ability to broadcast their every thought, what could possibly go wrong?
Download or read book To Save the World Can You Wake Up the Morning After with a Demi Human Vol 3 written by Rekomaru Otoi and published by Yen Press. This book was released on 2021-06-08 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After waking up the morning after once again, Tabata find he's been suddenly transported to the demon world! Wandering about in confusion, he discovers that his seed has the potential to give birth to not only the chosen one, but also the next demon king!?
Download or read book Chasing After Aoi Koshiba 1 written by FLY and published by Kodansha America LLC. This book was released on 2021-04-27 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sahoko had lots of friends in high school, so there’s no shortage of people to catch up with at her reunion. But the one face she wants to see is missing: that of Aoi Koshiba, her classmate and first love. A star of the basketball team, Aoi caught Sahoko’s eye as an easy way to score social points. But when Aoi quits the team, an unexpected kiss pulls Sahoko closer to her than she intended to be. With a difficult home situation, Aoi is in need of more than just a cynical social climber. She needs a true friend, and something more…
Download or read book Yuuna and the Haunted Hot Springs Vol 14 written by Tadahiro Miura and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2021-05-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On a trip to the beach, Matora is taken out by a shady character, and things only get worse for our heroes from there. Kogarashi investigates the commotion only to discover his former master, Ouga Makyouin! She's arrived at Yuragi-sou to exorcise its resident ghost, and worse, she claims that Yuuna is actually an evil spirit hell-bent on destroying the planet! Kogarashi has to think fast to prevent Yuuna from being exorcised forever-that is, if he still trusts her.
Download or read book Yuuna and the Haunted Hot Springs Vol 15 written by Tadahiro Miura and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2021-09-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WHO IS THE TRUE TENKO GENRYUSAI?! Yuuna realizes that she is Tenko Genryusai, and clashes with the sixth Yatahagane, Makyouin Ouga! With a secret technique, Yuuna manages to get the upper hand! While searching for Garandou deep within another world, Yuuna is confronted by a man who claims that he is the real Tenko—and the truth may shock them both!
Download or read book Domestic Girlfriend Volume 24 written by Kei Sasuga and published by Kodansha America LLC. This book was released on 2020-04-14 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The scandalous love story from "Good Ending" author Kei Sasuga! Natsuo just found out he's got two new family members... Rui, the girl who took his virginity, and Hina, the high school teacher he can't get off his mind! A pure yet tempestuous love triangle, all under one roof! In Natsuo's hour of need, the Boss appears! After seeing her beloved brother in danger, Hina reaches a decision. Meanwhile, love blossoms both in New York and at college! Kajita gets closer to Rui, and Miyabi steels herself and makes her move! Among this tangled web of romance, one story reaches its conclusion!
Download or read book Mixed Bathing in Another Dimension Volume 1 written by Nagaharu Hibihana and published by J-Novel Club. This book was released on 2017-02-03 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "How am I supposed to fight with this?!" After being summoned into another dimension as one of the five heroes destined to defeat a demon lord, Toya Hojo awakens his hero power only to discover that... it's an unlimited bath? He was blessed with the power to create a bath that can be accessed anywhere, which seems to spell doom for his quest to defeat the demon lord. As he recovers from his shock, Toya slowly discovers the unique features of his power, which allow him to use it in ways he'd never dreamed of... But will he ever get any bath time with Haruno Shinonome, the beautiful girl who was also summoned along with him?!
Download or read book Farewell to My Alter written by Nakatani Nio and published by Yen Press LLC. This book was released on 2021-06-29 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nio Nakatani, known for her delicate and heartwarming portrayal of girls’ love, presents a marvelous collection of short stories that span her whole career. With works including her striking debut title Farewell to My Alter, enthralling tales from the Éclair anthologies, and a hauntingly captivating piece penned exclusively for this volume, Nakatani explores the deeper nuances of loss, identity, and matters of the heart.
Download or read book Tamamo chan s a Fox Vol 1 written by Yuuki Ray and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2021-01-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A charming comedy about a fox from Kyoto who becomes human so she can attend high school—but doesn’t quite get the transformation right! Fushimi Tamamo is a fox from the Inari Shrine in Kyoto who longs to try high school life. She transforms into a human girl—but while she thinks she’s nailed her disguise, she’s a little furrier than she realized. Adults don’t seem to notice, and her classmates pretend not to, but Tamamo is definitely shaking up their ordinary high school life!
