Author: Jesper Nicolaj Christiansen
Publisher: Lindhardt og Ringhof
ISBN: 8711858141
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 31
Book Description
A boy wakes up in the middle of the forest. He has no idea who he is or how he got there. With the help of various people and animals, as well as a sword that has special powers, this ronin finds his way through multiple adventures. When a village needs his protrection, he must learn to fight with honor for the peasants he is saving, and for himself. A boy wakes up in the forest with no memory of who he is or where he came from. Through the course of this series, Ronin undertakes many adventures that push him to his limit. Along the way, he meets people who help him grow and learn what is important. With the aid of his magic sword and the powers it brings him, Ronin fights for good. On every adventure, Ronin comes closer and closer to understanding who he truly is. Jesper Christiansen (b. 1972) is a Danish writer. He is a graduate from the Writers' School for Children's Fiction and he writes adventure and fantasy stories for children of all ages.
Ronin 1 - The Sword
Author: Jesper Nicolaj Christiansen
Publisher: Lindhardt og Ringhof
ISBN: 8711858141
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 31
Book Description
A boy wakes up in the middle of the forest. He has no idea who he is or how he got there. With the help of various people and animals, as well as a sword that has special powers, this ronin finds his way through multiple adventures. When a village needs his protrection, he must learn to fight with honor for the peasants he is saving, and for himself. A boy wakes up in the forest with no memory of who he is or where he came from. Through the course of this series, Ronin undertakes many adventures that push him to his limit. Along the way, he meets people who help him grow and learn what is important. With the aid of his magic sword and the powers it brings him, Ronin fights for good. On every adventure, Ronin comes closer and closer to understanding who he truly is. Jesper Christiansen (b. 1972) is a Danish writer. He is a graduate from the Writers' School for Children's Fiction and he writes adventure and fantasy stories for children of all ages.
Publisher: Lindhardt og Ringhof
ISBN: 8711858141
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 31
Book Description
A boy wakes up in the middle of the forest. He has no idea who he is or how he got there. With the help of various people and animals, as well as a sword that has special powers, this ronin finds his way through multiple adventures. When a village needs his protrection, he must learn to fight with honor for the peasants he is saving, and for himself. A boy wakes up in the forest with no memory of who he is or where he came from. Through the course of this series, Ronin undertakes many adventures that push him to his limit. Along the way, he meets people who help him grow and learn what is important. With the aid of his magic sword and the powers it brings him, Ronin fights for good. On every adventure, Ronin comes closer and closer to understanding who he truly is. Jesper Christiansen (b. 1972) is a Danish writer. He is a graduate from the Writers' School for Children's Fiction and he writes adventure and fantasy stories for children of all ages.
Ronin
Author: Frank Miller
Publisher: Titan Books (UK)
ISBN: 9781852860165
Category : Demonology
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Science fiction.
Publisher: Titan Books (UK)
ISBN: 9781852860165
Category : Demonology
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Science fiction.
Sword of the Ronin
Author: Travis Heermann
Publisher: Red Bear Publishing
ISBN: 9781622254026
Category : Japan
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
In 13th-Century Japan, a land of ancient spirits, shapeshifting animals, and demons, Ken'ishi is a warrior without a master. Orphaned in infancy, he has only one link to his past - Silver Crane, his father's sword. When Silver Crane is stolen, Ken'ishi must go on a quest to recover his very identity. The crime lord known as Green Tiger holds the key to Ken'ishi's past. With intrigues stretching to China, where the Mongol emperor Khubiliai Khan builds an invasion fleet, Green Tiger knows of Silver Crane and dreams of the day when he can destroy the shogunate and restore his shattered clan. With a wooden sword as his only weapon, Ken'ishi descends into the shadowy world of flesh houses, Chinese smugglers, and Mongol spies. To succeed and unleash Silver Crane's power, he must face the darkness in his own soul. "From the first sentence, Travis Heermann weaves a tale that sucked this reader into a rich Japanese tapestry full of ronin, samurai, and magic. It was hard to put this book down to sleep." - Patrick Hester, Hugo-Award Winning SFSignal.com and the Functional Nerds Podcast "Travis Heermann takes everything I loved about Heart of the Ronin (adventure, intrigue, sympathetic characters), puts it in a pressure cooker and serves it with a side of Awesome. Sword of the Ronin is his best novel yet and won't disappoint." - Shaun Farrell, Adventures in Sci-Fi Publishing "Sword of the Ronin is a raw and energetic adventure that explores deep and eternal themes such as honor, love, and betrayal while maintaining a engaging, humorous, living world. It also has an awesome ronin hero who hacks lots of bad people to bits, if you're into that sort of thing. Which you definitely should be." - Rich Wulf, author of The Heirs of Ash Trilogy "A rich, engaging, morally complex historical fantasy, deeply embedded in Japanese culture." - E.C. Ambrose, author of Elisha Barber, The Dark Apostle series "Those interested in Japan's culture and history, including ancient mythology will find this book an extraordinary read. It is certainly not a story for the fainthearted, but which touches you with its truth-drawing and starkly poignant meaning. As a work of fantasy I enjoyed it very much, although at times it did cause shivers to run down my spine and turned my blood cold." - Goodreads Reviewer
Publisher: Red Bear Publishing
ISBN: 9781622254026
Category : Japan
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
In 13th-Century Japan, a land of ancient spirits, shapeshifting animals, and demons, Ken'ishi is a warrior without a master. Orphaned in infancy, he has only one link to his past - Silver Crane, his father's sword. When Silver Crane is stolen, Ken'ishi must go on a quest to recover his very identity. The crime lord known as Green Tiger holds the key to Ken'ishi's past. With intrigues stretching to China, where the Mongol emperor Khubiliai Khan builds an invasion fleet, Green Tiger knows of Silver Crane and dreams of the day when he can destroy the shogunate and restore his shattered clan. With a wooden sword as his only weapon, Ken'ishi descends into the shadowy world of flesh houses, Chinese smugglers, and Mongol spies. To succeed and unleash Silver Crane's power, he must face the darkness in his own soul. "From the first sentence, Travis Heermann weaves a tale that sucked this reader into a rich Japanese tapestry full of ronin, samurai, and magic. It was hard to put this book down to sleep." - Patrick Hester, Hugo-Award Winning SFSignal.com and the Functional Nerds Podcast "Travis Heermann takes everything I loved about Heart of the Ronin (adventure, intrigue, sympathetic characters), puts it in a pressure cooker and serves it with a side of Awesome. Sword of the Ronin is his best novel yet and won't disappoint." - Shaun Farrell, Adventures in Sci-Fi Publishing "Sword of the Ronin is a raw and energetic adventure that explores deep and eternal themes such as honor, love, and betrayal while maintaining a engaging, humorous, living world. It also has an awesome ronin hero who hacks lots of bad people to bits, if you're into that sort of thing. Which you definitely should be." - Rich Wulf, author of The Heirs of Ash Trilogy "A rich, engaging, morally complex historical fantasy, deeply embedded in Japanese culture." - E.C. Ambrose, author of Elisha Barber, The Dark Apostle series "Those interested in Japan's culture and history, including ancient mythology will find this book an extraordinary read. It is certainly not a story for the fainthearted, but which touches you with its truth-drawing and starkly poignant meaning. As a work of fantasy I enjoyed it very much, although at times it did cause shivers to run down my spine and turned my blood cold." - Goodreads Reviewer
Heart of the Ronin
Author: Travis Heermann
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 0575127031
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 263
Book Description
Ken'ishi is just 17 years old and an orphan after the mysterious death of his parents. He dreams of training with a master who will some day help him become a samurai. Traveling with Silver Crane, a sword that belonged to his father, and a dog, Akao, for a sidekick, Ken'ishi's adventures begin after he murders a policeman and must flee. Just when he thinks he has escaped trouble, he saves Kazuko, the daughter of an influential lord, from a group of bandits. In return, he is asked to live in the lord's house, where he falls in love with Kazuko. Forced to flee once again, Ken'ishi goes on a hunt to discover his past while fighting off warriors and demons, not to mention worrying about the bounty that's on his head. Will he find out if his father really was a samurai or why the sword he wields seems to be infused with magic? Written while the author lived in Japan, HEART OF THE RONIN combines historical fiction with fantasy to keep readers guessing what Ken'ishi will encounter next in Heerman's mystical universe. Publishers Weekly says it best: "Numerous tantalizingly unresolved plot threads will have readers anxiously awaiting the second installment in this gripping tale of ill-fated love, betrayal and destiny."
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 0575127031
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 263
Book Description
Ken'ishi is just 17 years old and an orphan after the mysterious death of his parents. He dreams of training with a master who will some day help him become a samurai. Traveling with Silver Crane, a sword that belonged to his father, and a dog, Akao, for a sidekick, Ken'ishi's adventures begin after he murders a policeman and must flee. Just when he thinks he has escaped trouble, he saves Kazuko, the daughter of an influential lord, from a group of bandits. In return, he is asked to live in the lord's house, where he falls in love with Kazuko. Forced to flee once again, Ken'ishi goes on a hunt to discover his past while fighting off warriors and demons, not to mention worrying about the bounty that's on his head. Will he find out if his father really was a samurai or why the sword he wields seems to be infused with magic? Written while the author lived in Japan, HEART OF THE RONIN combines historical fiction with fantasy to keep readers guessing what Ken'ishi will encounter next in Heerman's mystical universe. Publishers Weekly says it best: "Numerous tantalizingly unresolved plot threads will have readers anxiously awaiting the second installment in this gripping tale of ill-fated love, betrayal and destiny."
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin
Author: Kevin Eastman
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1684058414
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A New York Times Bestseller!Who is the Last Ronin? In a future, battle-ravaged New York City, a lone surviving Turtle embarks on a seemingly hopeless mission seeking justice for the family he lost. From legendary TMNT co-creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird, get ready for the final story of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles three decades in the making! What terrible events destroyed his family and left New York a crumbling, post-apocalyptic nightmare? All will be revealed in this climactic Turtle tale that sees longtime friends becoming enemies and new allies emerging in the most unexpected places. Can the surviving Turtle triumph? Eastman and Laird are joined by writer Tom Waltz, who penned the first 100 issues of IDW's ongoing TMNT series, and artists Esau & Isaac Escorza (Heavy Metal) and Ben Bishop (The Far Side of the Moon) with an Introduction by filmmaker Robert Rodriguez! Collects the complete five-issue miniseries in a new graphic novel, an adventure as fulfilling for longtime Turtles fans as it is accessible for readers just discovering the heroes in a half shell.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1684058414
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A New York Times Bestseller!Who is the Last Ronin? In a future, battle-ravaged New York City, a lone surviving Turtle embarks on a seemingly hopeless mission seeking justice for the family he lost. From legendary TMNT co-creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird, get ready for the final story of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles three decades in the making! What terrible events destroyed his family and left New York a crumbling, post-apocalyptic nightmare? All will be revealed in this climactic Turtle tale that sees longtime friends becoming enemies and new allies emerging in the most unexpected places. Can the surviving Turtle triumph? Eastman and Laird are joined by writer Tom Waltz, who penned the first 100 issues of IDW's ongoing TMNT series, and artists Esau & Isaac Escorza (Heavy Metal) and Ben Bishop (The Far Side of the Moon) with an Introduction by filmmaker Robert Rodriguez! Collects the complete five-issue miniseries in a new graphic novel, an adventure as fulfilling for longtime Turtles fans as it is accessible for readers just discovering the heroes in a half shell.
Ronin
Author: Craig Woodfield
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1780968477
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 65
Book Description
Set in an age of feuding samurai, wandering swordsmen and fearless warrior monks, Ronin is a skirmish wargame that captures the flavour and excitement of such Akira Kurosawa films as Seven Samurai and Yojimbo. Whether they prefer the loyal samurai retainers of a feudal lord or a horde of desperate bandits, players choose from one of several factions and build forces to battle for dominance and survival in 16th-century Japan. They may also recruit swords-for-hire to supplement their forces – masterless ronin, martial arts masters and secretive ninja will lend their skills to any commander who can afford them. A full points system, incorporating a wide range of equipment and skills, allows for detailed customisation of characters, while scenarios and a campaign system permit them to gain experience and develop over time. The fast-paced rules simulate the cut and thrust of hand-to-hand combat and require the player to make tactical decisions in the middle of a fight, immersing them in an era of war.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1780968477
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 65
Book Description
Set in an age of feuding samurai, wandering swordsmen and fearless warrior monks, Ronin is a skirmish wargame that captures the flavour and excitement of such Akira Kurosawa films as Seven Samurai and Yojimbo. Whether they prefer the loyal samurai retainers of a feudal lord or a horde of desperate bandits, players choose from one of several factions and build forces to battle for dominance and survival in 16th-century Japan. They may also recruit swords-for-hire to supplement their forces – masterless ronin, martial arts masters and secretive ninja will lend their skills to any commander who can afford them. A full points system, incorporating a wide range of equipment and skills, allows for detailed customisation of characters, while scenarios and a campaign system permit them to gain experience and develop over time. The fast-paced rules simulate the cut and thrust of hand-to-hand combat and require the player to make tactical decisions in the middle of a fight, immersing them in an era of war.
Star Wars Visions: Ronin
Author: Emma Mieko Candon
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1473591953
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description
A mysterious former Sith wanders the galaxy in this stunning Star Wars tale. An original novel inspired by the world of The Duel from the Star Wars Visions animated anthology. The Jedi are the most loyal servants of the Empire. Two decades ago, Jedi clans clashed in service to feuding lords. Sickened by this endless cycle, a sect of Jedi rebelled, seeking to control their own destiny and claim power in service of no master. They called themselves Sith. The Sith rebellion failed, succumbing to infighting and betrayal, and the once rival lords unified to create an Empire . . . but even an Empire at peace is not free from violence. Far on the edge of the Outer Rim, one former Sith wanders, accompanied only by a faithful droid and the ghost of a less civilized age. He carries a lightsaber, but claims lineage to no Jedi clan, and pledges allegiance to no lord. Little is known about him, including his name, for he never speaks of his past, nor his regrets. His history is as guarded as the red blade of destruction he carries sheathed at his side. As the galaxy's perpetual cycle of violence continues to interrupt his self-imposed exile, and he is forced to duel an enigmatic bandit claiming the title of Sith, it becomes clear that no amount of wandering will ever let him outpace the specters of his former life.
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1473591953
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description
A mysterious former Sith wanders the galaxy in this stunning Star Wars tale. An original novel inspired by the world of The Duel from the Star Wars Visions animated anthology. The Jedi are the most loyal servants of the Empire. Two decades ago, Jedi clans clashed in service to feuding lords. Sickened by this endless cycle, a sect of Jedi rebelled, seeking to control their own destiny and claim power in service of no master. They called themselves Sith. The Sith rebellion failed, succumbing to infighting and betrayal, and the once rival lords unified to create an Empire . . . but even an Empire at peace is not free from violence. Far on the edge of the Outer Rim, one former Sith wanders, accompanied only by a faithful droid and the ghost of a less civilized age. He carries a lightsaber, but claims lineage to no Jedi clan, and pledges allegiance to no lord. Little is known about him, including his name, for he never speaks of his past, nor his regrets. His history is as guarded as the red blade of destruction he carries sheathed at his side. As the galaxy's perpetual cycle of violence continues to interrupt his self-imposed exile, and he is forced to duel an enigmatic bandit claiming the title of Sith, it becomes clear that no amount of wandering will ever let him outpace the specters of his former life.
Ronin: Have Sword Will Travel #1 The Missing Japanese Chin Mystery 2024
Author: Kristie Lynn Higgins
Publisher: Kristie Lynn Higgins
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 117
Book Description
The female Ronin Detective cozy mystery series... Horo-sha, with a sword in hand, solves mysteries and helps people with their problems. She is known as the Ronin Detective. A clue to her family's massacre leads the ronin to the Governor's Estate. Horo-sha must solve several mysteries, the main one being the disappearance of a beloved dog. The dog mystery unravels around Horo-sha as she discovers someone at the estate who can shed light on what happened to her family. The fantasy mystery novella begins with the tragic story of the samurai family of the House of Shakudzuru and the reason Horo-sha has become a private detective. She will discover who murdered her family and make the one person responsible pay with their life. Along the way, the ronin meets Riko, a streetwise boy, who assists her with her current case. Horo-sha has been looking for the person who opened the main gate to her family’s castle-estate and allowed Shinobi to enter her home and kill nearly everyone. Following a lead, she arrives at the Governor's Estate and must prove herself worthy to take on the case of the Missing Japanese Chin. Horo-sha does so to get close to the person who opened the gate and interrogate them about her family's massacre. She finds out more than she wants to know about her origin and the tragic events that led her across the path toward becoming the Ronin Detective. Maji… a world fusing East and West cultures, during an era before the emergence of the steam engine. The sword was the ultimate weapon and brought order to the planet under the Emperor. Enter this alternate reality and see a fusing of two cultures. Travel through the world of Horo-sha and glimpse the age of the samurai full of intrigue and suspense. The story with a female detective lead is a cozy mystery book. Watch as the lady sleuth tries to solve a mystery. More series titles. Horo-sha, Female Ronin Detective Mysteries Series: 1. The Missing Japanese Chin Mystery 2. How To Frame A Murder: Part One: Cat Painting Mystery 3. How To Frame A Murder: Part Two: Household Of Death Mystery Horo-sha, Female Ronin Detective Mysteries Flash Fiction Series: 1. The Tea Set Mystery 2. The Koi Pond Murder Mystery 3. A Bit Of Sweet Spice Mystery 4. The Rice Paddy Murder Mystery 5. Midnight Blue Valerian Murder Mystery 6. Killer Azure Hornet Murder Mystery 7. Calico Japanese Bobtail Cat Mystery 8. Ivory Jade Cat Statue Mystery 9. Scarlet Ibis Fever Murder Mystery 10. Scarlet Lovers Murder Mystery 11. I Spy With My Little Cat’s Eye Mystery 12. Cat With One Eye Closed Mystery 13. The Hammer And The Egg Murder Mystery 14. Who Is Guilty? The Kitten Or The Puppy Murder Mystery 15. The Kimono With The Red-Crowned Crane Mystery 16. The Cat Who Ate The Dog Murder Mystery 17. The Illuminated Fruit Mystery 18. What The Old Dog Saw and Heard Mystery 19. A Hawkeye View Of Murder, A Vexed Archer Mystery 20. The Guilty Blowfish Mystery, A Recipe For Murder 21. The Sword Of Death, Part One Of The Cursed Katana 22. Sharper Than A Blade, Part Two Of The Cursed Katana 23. The Leopard-Spotted Orchid Flower Mystery 24. The Horse And Carriage Murder Mystery Meet the young woman detective, who, with a sword in hand, solves mysteries and helps those in need. Mystery suspense thriller series will explore the ancient world of swords, magic, and intrigue. Action-adventure mystery novel mixed with mystery with a slash of thriller thrown in. Alternate history of the Japanese culture of the samurai mixed with a steampunk era of the American Wild West. An alternate history of Japan. Alternate reality with fantasy mysteries. Enjoy female sleuths mysteries and then check out this crime thriller series. International mysteries include animal mystery books and a touch of home and friendship.
Publisher: Kristie Lynn Higgins
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 117
Book Description
The female Ronin Detective cozy mystery series... Horo-sha, with a sword in hand, solves mysteries and helps people with their problems. She is known as the Ronin Detective. A clue to her family's massacre leads the ronin to the Governor's Estate. Horo-sha must solve several mysteries, the main one being the disappearance of a beloved dog. The dog mystery unravels around Horo-sha as she discovers someone at the estate who can shed light on what happened to her family. The fantasy mystery novella begins with the tragic story of the samurai family of the House of Shakudzuru and the reason Horo-sha has become a private detective. She will discover who murdered her family and make the one person responsible pay with their life. Along the way, the ronin meets Riko, a streetwise boy, who assists her with her current case. Horo-sha has been looking for the person who opened the main gate to her family’s castle-estate and allowed Shinobi to enter her home and kill nearly everyone. Following a lead, she arrives at the Governor's Estate and must prove herself worthy to take on the case of the Missing Japanese Chin. Horo-sha does so to get close to the person who opened the gate and interrogate them about her family's massacre. She finds out more than she wants to know about her origin and the tragic events that led her across the path toward becoming the Ronin Detective. Maji… a world fusing East and West cultures, during an era before the emergence of the steam engine. The sword was the ultimate weapon and brought order to the planet under the Emperor. Enter this alternate reality and see a fusing of two cultures. Travel through the world of Horo-sha and glimpse the age of the samurai full of intrigue and suspense. The story with a female detective lead is a cozy mystery book. Watch as the lady sleuth tries to solve a mystery. More series titles. Horo-sha, Female Ronin Detective Mysteries Series: 1. The Missing Japanese Chin Mystery 2. How To Frame A Murder: Part One: Cat Painting Mystery 3. How To Frame A Murder: Part Two: Household Of Death Mystery Horo-sha, Female Ronin Detective Mysteries Flash Fiction Series: 1. The Tea Set Mystery 2. The Koi Pond Murder Mystery 3. A Bit Of Sweet Spice Mystery 4. The Rice Paddy Murder Mystery 5. Midnight Blue Valerian Murder Mystery 6. Killer Azure Hornet Murder Mystery 7. Calico Japanese Bobtail Cat Mystery 8. Ivory Jade Cat Statue Mystery 9. Scarlet Ibis Fever Murder Mystery 10. Scarlet Lovers Murder Mystery 11. I Spy With My Little Cat’s Eye Mystery 12. Cat With One Eye Closed Mystery 13. The Hammer And The Egg Murder Mystery 14. Who Is Guilty? The Kitten Or The Puppy Murder Mystery 15. The Kimono With The Red-Crowned Crane Mystery 16. The Cat Who Ate The Dog Murder Mystery 17. The Illuminated Fruit Mystery 18. What The Old Dog Saw and Heard Mystery 19. A Hawkeye View Of Murder, A Vexed Archer Mystery 20. The Guilty Blowfish Mystery, A Recipe For Murder 21. The Sword Of Death, Part One Of The Cursed Katana 22. Sharper Than A Blade, Part Two Of The Cursed Katana 23. The Leopard-Spotted Orchid Flower Mystery 24. The Horse And Carriage Murder Mystery Meet the young woman detective, who, with a sword in hand, solves mysteries and helps those in need. Mystery suspense thriller series will explore the ancient world of swords, magic, and intrigue. Action-adventure mystery novel mixed with mystery with a slash of thriller thrown in. Alternate history of the Japanese culture of the samurai mixed with a steampunk era of the American Wild West. An alternate history of Japan. Alternate reality with fantasy mysteries. Enjoy female sleuths mysteries and then check out this crime thriller series. International mysteries include animal mystery books and a touch of home and friendship.
Samurai Sword: Spirit * Strategy * Techniques
Author: Kohshyu Yoshida
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462909906
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 374
Book Description
The Samurai Sword is the essential illustrated guide to the Japanese way of the sword. Japan's famous samurai warriors were more than just soldiers -- they were adherents to a strict code of honor who respected the deeper, spiritual meaning of the way of the sword. To the samurai, battle was sacred. This indispensable guide to theory and practice respects both the physical and spiritual aspects of martial arts practice with the katana. This sword book features: Beautiful, step-by-step photos and easy-to-understand text Guidance for selecting, maintaining, and using your sword Wisdom about the practical value of meditation Inspirational biographies of some of the greatest samurai swordsmen, men whose words and deeds embodied the true spirit of the samurai warrior Downloadable video Whether you're a beginner or an experienced swordsperson, this book will broaden your practical knowledge with detailed instruction on stances, cuts, guards, forms, and sparring techniques and strategy.
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462909906
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 374
Book Description
The Samurai Sword is the essential illustrated guide to the Japanese way of the sword. Japan's famous samurai warriors were more than just soldiers -- they were adherents to a strict code of honor who respected the deeper, spiritual meaning of the way of the sword. To the samurai, battle was sacred. This indispensable guide to theory and practice respects both the physical and spiritual aspects of martial arts practice with the katana. This sword book features: Beautiful, step-by-step photos and easy-to-understand text Guidance for selecting, maintaining, and using your sword Wisdom about the practical value of meditation Inspirational biographies of some of the greatest samurai swordsmen, men whose words and deeds embodied the true spirit of the samurai warrior Downloadable video Whether you're a beginner or an experienced swordsperson, this book will broaden your practical knowledge with detailed instruction on stances, cuts, guards, forms, and sparring techniques and strategy.
Ronin
Author: Craig Woodfield
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1780968485
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
Set in an age of feuding samurai, wandering swordsmen and fearless warrior monks, Ronin is a skirmish wargame that captures the flavour and excitement of such Akira Kurosawa films as Seven Samurai and Yojimbo. Whether they prefer the loyal samurai retainers of a feudal lord or a horde of desperate bandits, players choose from one of several factions and build forces to battle for dominance and survival in 16th-century Japan. They may also recruit swords-for-hire to supplement their forces – masterless ronin, martial arts masters and secretive ninja will lend their skills to any commander who can afford them. A full points system, incorporating a wide range of equipment and skills, allows for detailed customisation of characters, while scenarios and a campaign system permit them to gain experience and develop over time. The fast-paced rules simulate the cut and thrust of hand-to-hand combat and require the player to make tactical decisions in the middle of a fight, immersing them in an era of war.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1780968485
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
Set in an age of feuding samurai, wandering swordsmen and fearless warrior monks, Ronin is a skirmish wargame that captures the flavour and excitement of such Akira Kurosawa films as Seven Samurai and Yojimbo. Whether they prefer the loyal samurai retainers of a feudal lord or a horde of desperate bandits, players choose from one of several factions and build forces to battle for dominance and survival in 16th-century Japan. They may also recruit swords-for-hire to supplement their forces – masterless ronin, martial arts masters and secretive ninja will lend their skills to any commander who can afford them. A full points system, incorporating a wide range of equipment and skills, allows for detailed customisation of characters, while scenarios and a campaign system permit them to gain experience and develop over time. The fast-paced rules simulate the cut and thrust of hand-to-hand combat and require the player to make tactical decisions in the middle of a fight, immersing them in an era of war.