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Now with Kung Fu Grip!

Author: Jared Miracle
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476663505
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 199

Book Description
Why do so many Americans practice martial arts? How did kung fu get its own movie genre? What makes mixed martial arts so popular? This book answers these questions for the first time with historical research. At the turn of the 20th century, the United States enjoyed a time of prosperity but feared that men were becoming soft. At the same time, the Japanese government sponsored research to develop the best fighting techniques for its new empire. Before World War II, American men boxed and Japanese men practiced judo and karate. Postwar Americans began adopting Chinese, Brazilian, Filipino and other fighting styles, in the process establishing a masculine subculture based on physical and social power. The rise of Asian martial arts in America is a fascinating untold story of modern history, from the origin of karate uniforms to the first martial arts themed birthday party. The cast of characters includes circus strongmen, professional cage fighters, an award winning comic book artist, the inventors of judo, aikido and Cornflakes, and Count Juan Raphael Dante, a Chicago hairdresser and used car salesman with the "Deadliest Hands in the World." Readers will never look at taekwondo class the same way again.

Now with Kung Fu Grip!

Author: Jared Miracle
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476624461
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 199

Daddyhood

Author: Charles Blount
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1467825301
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 220

Book Description
In his book Daddyhood, Charles Blount, well-known author of Whatever Happened to Charlie Boy continues his journey to break the chain of abuse and neglect, which he vividly describes in the story about Charlie Boy. Mr. Blount poses the question, “What is a Daddy?” and presents in convincing argument that, though any man can become a father, it takes lots of work and something special to become a “Daddy.” The author presents his argument through the personal experience of marriage, childbirth and divorce. He also argues that even the break-up of a marriage does not have to mark the end of a family, and for the sake of one’s child, should not. In a series of simple rules, Mr. Blount shows the reader how to accomplish this for the good of your child and your own well being; good advice for anyone wanting the best for their family.

Deadly Hands of Kung Fu Omnibus Vol. 2

Author:
Publisher: Marvel
ISBN: 9781302901349
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Completing this never-before-reprinted series, volume two shifts focus to Iron Fist, the Living Weapon! Written by Chris Claremont and with lush artwork by Rudy Nebres, Danny Rand battles Firebird and Dhasha Khan in a saga filled with the mystery of K'un-Lun! Meanwhile, from the ashes of the Sons of the Tiger, Bill Mantlo and George Pérez introduce Hector Ayala, the White Tiger! Also featuring Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu; Jack of Hearts; Swordquest's samurai action; two team-ups with all of Marvel's martial arts heroes; and Claremont and Marshall Rogers' beautiful Daughters of the Dragon! COLLECTING: DEADLY HANDS OF KUNG FU (1974) 19-33; MATERIAL FROM BIZARRE ADVENTURES (1981) 25

Santa Claus Confidential

Author: Kevin Neary
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1510745882
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 121

Book Description
Hilarious, true stories from a professional Santa Claus! For the past twenty-five years, Kevin Neary has lived a double life. He even went as far as wearing a disguise and altering his appearance. Yes, it is true that during this time, he played the role of Santa Claus for a local department store. In Santa Claus Confidential, Neary describes his experiences working as Santa and the interactions with the clever children he encountered. Some of the many hilarious topics he discusses include: Why Santa never introduces new reindeer to his crew. How Santa can enter the home when it has no chimney. Whether Santa’s sleigh has safety belts. How long Santa and Mrs. Claus have been married. And many others! The perfect Christmas gift, Neary’s delightful tales are bound to get you feeling the holiday spirit!

Hollow

Author: Jena Morrow
Publisher: Moody Publishers
ISBN: 1575675919
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 241

Book Description
Twenty-nine years, 7 months, 14 days, and the battle still rages. Jena Morrow has an eating disorder. It can kill her. Jena Morrow has a Savior. He came to give her abundant life. This is not a polished tale of victory but an honest, true story of fragility. Hollow recounts Jena’s daily struggle with anorexia and the God who is able and willing to reach down into the dirt. A central theme of Hollow is the surrender of control to Jesus Christ. His Word is interwoven throughout the story as rebuttals to the lies that besiege those engaged in any addiction. In addition to her point of view, Jena includes those of her friends, family, and former therapists providing an undercurrent of hope. Written in an easy conversational voice, Hollow will resonate with those in the midst of a struggle and those who stand beside them.

Chocolate Cherry Milk Evolution

Author: Java Bomani
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
ISBN: 1425150527
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 140

Book Description
When most people hear statements like: The feel good movie of the year or Your taste buds will love you for it or 9 out of 10 doctors agree - they realize they are being hit with a sales pitch for a product that may or may not live up to the hype. Having said that: It will be some time before another book like Chocolate Cherry Milk Evolution comes along. CCMilk expresses most of the emotions a person experiences at some point in their lives. Everyone will be able to relate wholeheartedly to at least one poem. Moreover, the poems in this book are realistic, humorous, romantic, and passionate. In summary, those emotions are beautifully displayed. - Priti T. Poetry is the expression of genuine feelings. This quality of being able to express pure artistic value is what makes this book great poetic work. This book causes the reader, to step back and see his joy, pain and romantic bliss. CCMilk urges us to look into ourselves and see what we can express. - Kenneth Edwards CCMilk is a poetic tour de force that shows the urban Hip-Hop influence of its writer. Rose Petals and Como Esta Usted are two of my favorites, but then again there are so many… It was quite a challenge to pick any favorites because each time I read another, I was forced to change my mind. I thoroughly enjoyed it! Java Bomani has risen like a Phoenix…. - Tony Samuel-CEO Rescue One Posse

One World Under One God

Author: San Swayze
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1477113452
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 308

Book Description
“My only fear of death is that I come back reincarnated knowing what I know now...” —Tupac Shakur What If some of The Greatest and Most Infl uential People Ever to Live came back to Life?? What If the biblical prophecy of the Book of Revelations happened during our lifetime?? What If there really was an Antichrist self-appointed by The Devil himself to help aide in his evil conquest of the World?? What If this Antichrist became the possessor of the omnipotent Spear of Destiny?? What If our “Heavenly Creator” knew of Satan’s evil plot all along and therefore plotted two steps ahead of the Master Trickster?? What If our “Heavenly Creator” personally sent some of The Greatest and Most Infl uential People Ever to Live on a Tormentous, Undercover Mission to Help Save our World?????? Heavenly Angels, Satan and his Massive Demon Army, FreeMasons, A Beautiful Egyptian Seductress, Texas Prison Gangs, Skyscraping Giants, Fireworks at New Cowboys Stadium, A Powerful ex- Roman Dictator, Savage Lycan’s, Bloodthirsty Vampires, The Greatest Master Swordsman Ever, A Renewed Secret Love Affair, FreeNation Conquest of the 1970’s, A Talk with Jesus, Damnated Human Canibals, A Scorching Hot Science Professor, The Underworld’s Infamous “Helluseum”, The Paradisal Garden of Eden, The Biggest Social Media Hacking Ever, The Last Supper, The Truth Behind the Kennedy Assassination, The Beginning of The New Age Revolutions, Legendary Rock N Roll Icon’s, Flying Witches with Black Magic, Three Very Wise Men, The Legendary One Percenters Famillia, and the One Man that’s Ultimately Destined to Lead in the Human Effort to Save the Planet are just a handful of the many fascinating people and events included in Vol. 1 of this Sci-Fy, Religious/Historical-Fiction 3-part series. Beginning December 25, 2012, “One World Under God Vol 1. Operation: Natural Born Hero” eventually takes you back 49 years to the Tragic Death, The 7 Year Reincarnation, and eventual rise of the free-spirited 23 year old man that’s inevitably destined to become Team Leader in the “Heavenly Creator’s” Final Operation to take down Satan and his Evil Army Once and for All!!!! San

Wrecked

Author: Elle Casey
Publisher: Elle Casey
ISBN: 1939455030
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 484

Book Description
NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR, ELLE CASEY, brings readers the High Seas and High Adventure novel WRECKED. With over 500 5-star ratings on Goodreads, readers love Wrecked! After their cruise goes horribly wrong, four very different teenagers find themselves shipwrecked on a tropical island. When forced to work together, they discover they have more in common than they ever imagined... Cast Away meets The Breakfast Club in this fun read from a New York Times bestselling author. ~BookBub Content Warning: Contains some foul language and non-explicit sex scenes between older teens. May not be appropriate for younger, middle-grade teens. HERE’S WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT WRECKED: "AMAZING, AMAZING, AMAZING! I'm not sure how to begin this review and remain professional... so I'll just be honest. I FUDGING loved this book! (SOOO SOOO MUCH!) It was fantastic!=)..." ~ Nancy Figueroa, Tumbling Books, book blog “A Fun Debut Novel! My favorite part of the book was their time on the island. The character dynamics were well done, and Casey clearly put a lot of thought into what they would need to do to survive, not just physically but emotionally. This was a fun book and a promising debut novel..." ~ Ally Arendt, Word Vagabond “Fun read! I am a big fan of young adult books, this is one of my favorites. I have actually re read this book multiple times.” ~ Hipsterduck, Amazon Reviewer “This book, for lack of a better word, was amazing. From the character intros, to the last page, I was intrigued. Elle clearly understood teens, because all of their motivations and goals were believable; even the way in which they became stranded was believable. I LOVED EVERY aspect of this book. I definitely recommend it, a must-read.” ~ Brandon, Goodreads Reviewer A note about the series: I pretty much grew up on the East Coast of Florida, so I went to the beach a lot, and whenever I did, I was always looking out at the water wondering … “What if…?” What if I were stranded out on a boat somewhere, in shark-infested waters, and then washed up on a beach of a deserted island… How would I survive? For probably 30 years or more, I contemplated these questions every time I went to the beach or thought about the water, so I had a LOT of time to think about the details. This book was inside my head, in the making, for a really long time. That’s why it’s the first book I wrote, because it was finally time to get it out of my head and onto paper (or I should say, into my computer). When I found out about self-publishing for the Kindle, I thought, “What the heck? Maybe someone will like it as much as I do.” Now, several years later, with over 40 books written and a few spots on the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists, I can say that it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. It literally changed my life. I’m really glad that I spent so much time daydreaming while I was at the beach, and I’m even happier that I took a chance on this story and shared it with the world. **SEQUEL ALERT** This book was originally written without plans for a sequel. But so many readers asked for one, it was done. Published on December 31, 2012, RECKLESS picks up where WRECKED left off.

What's That Job and How the Hell Do I Get It?

Author: David J. Rosen
Publisher: Crown Currency
ISBN: 0767930150
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 322

Book Description
WHAT EXACTLY IS THIS? A no-BS directory of more than fifty cool careers. A book that explains, in detail, what each job really entails -- and then tells you what you need to do to actually get it. A book for people searching for the right job. Don’t panic; you will not end up a hobo or pharmaceutical test subject. AND HOW THE HELL WILL IT HELP ME? Each chapter is based on insider knowledge gleaned from interviews with the cream of the crop in their fields--experts like Kate Spade on fashion design; Nicola Kraus, The Nanny Diaries, on being an author; Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris, Little Miss Sunshine, and Eli Roth, Hostel, on directing films… and many more. You’ll get answers to burning career questions such as: What will I actually do all day? Do I have to wear a suit and pointy shoes? How do I even get my foot in the door? What should I say on the interview? What are the pros and cons of this job? Will I be able to afford a yacht? By the end of each chapter, you’ll know exactly what each career is, whether you want to pursue it, and exactly what it’s going to take to get it. Over fifty different jobs are detailed, including: Blogger Chef Event Planner Investment Banker Magazine Writer Multimedia Designer Personal Trainer Screenwriter Veterinarian Video Game Developer Wardrobe Stylist And many more…