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Category : Anthologies
Languages : en
Pages : 720
Book Description
The Universal Anthology
Author: Starship Free: An Anthology
Author: Mark D BishopPublisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1326883542
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 106
Book Description
Starship Free began as a concept of freedom when Mark D Bishop, as a pupil in a private English school in the 1960s, was feeling the effects of long-term physical and emotional confinement. It represented an escape that in his imagination created a world of travel, writing, love and martial arts. The 50 years of poetry that this Anthology represents, chart the course of how he acted out these dreams. While travelling, living, researching, training and working in various lands for 50 years, Mark D Bishop felt inspired to write poetry that he felt he would one day publish. This work then, recording his life's adventures in poetry, is the reality of his childhood daydreams. To the reader, the work represents a fascinating and mind-opening experience; be they arm-chair traveller or adventurer themselves, 'Starship Free: An Anthology' is a reassuring travel companion and an uplifting friend
World Poetry
Author: Katharine WashburnPublisher: W W Norton & Company Incorporated
ISBN: 9780393041309
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 1338
Book Description
An anthology of the best poetry ever written contains more than sixteen hundred poems, spanning more than four millennia, from ancient Sumer and Egypt to the late twentieth century
In Saint George's Name
Author: Christian ToblerPublisher: eBook Partnership
ISBN: 1783017422
Category : Martial arts
Languages : en
Pages : 282
Book Description
The medieval knight was a well-trained fighting man, expert in the use of sword, lance, spear and dagger, and member of a warrior aristocracy whose values, virtues and vices helped shape European society for over 500 years. As a window into the knight and his craft, In Saint George's Name: An Anthology of Medieval German Fighting Arts brings readers a treasure trove of historic combat treatises, musings on the culture and context of the martial arts in the late Middle Ages, and hands-on training exercises for wrestling, dagger, falchion, and poleaxe. Join medieval combat expert Christian Henry Tobler on an expansive journey into the lost world of chivalric fighting arts, certain to thrill martial artists, arms and armour enthusiasts, and lovers of history alike.
Terra! Tara! Terror!
Author: Salinda TysonPublisher: Third Flatiron Anthologies
ISBN: 9781732218963
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
Third Flatiron Anthologies presents 26 short sciencefiction/fantasy/horror stories in the new anthology, "Terra! Tara!Terror!" Tales range from dark to playful, featuring fantasticalelements, mythology and folklore, alternate history and steampunk, aswell as modern political anxieties. A flash humor section, "Grins andGurgles," is also featured.An international group of new and established contributors includesSalinda Tyson, Marie Vibbert, Jen Downes, Evelyn Deshane, John PaulDavies, Steven Mathes, Diane Morrison, E. M. Sheehan, Michele Baron,Liam Hogan, Stefon Mears, K. G. Anderson, Kelly A. Harmon, MatthewReardon, Samuel Chapman, Emmett Schlenz, Gustavo Bondoni, MelanieRees, Kiki Gonglewski, Caroline Sciriha, Wulf Moon, Dan Micklethwaite,Rhonda Eikamp, Blake Jessop, Elizabeth Twist, and Josh Taylor. With a special reprint by Robert Silverberg. Edited by Juliana Rew.
Shaksperian Anthology
Author: William ShakespeareThe Overlook Martial Arts Reader
Author: John DonohuePublisher: Harry N. Abrams
ISBN: 9781585674633
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
A detailed anthology and analysis of fundamental martial arts writings from the ancient and modern worlds, from Lao Tzu's Taoist principles of striving for the natural to Musashi's classic writings on swordsmanship and discipline, is complemented by editor commentary on why the martial arts exert in
The Cowper Anthology
Author: Edward ArberPublisher: London ; New York : s.n.
ISBN:
Category : English poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 362
Book Description
Chinese Combatives: An Anthology
Author: Michael DeMarcoPublisher: Via Media Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
According to traditional Chinese martial arts custom, instruction in the lethal arts were transmitted under strict secrecy. At the turn of the twentieth century, the martial arts had started to be taught publically with a focus on health. However, many fighting techniques were not shown or taught. As a result, today some systems are more well-known than others. This anthology brings together some of the lesser-known arts in one volume and some aspects of their theory, application, and place historical place in society. The first two chapters by Shannon Phelps give a wonderful presentation of the Fu family Wudang arts—including the unique sixiangquan, a blending of liangyiquan, baguazhang, xingyiquan, and taijiquan under the genius of Fu Zhensong (1872–1953) and family. Dr. Daniel Amos authored the next two chapters reflecting his studies of Southern Praying Mantis. His first-hand experience and scholarly background offered him a special view as an insider into the social aspects involving the practitioners. These include association with criminal associations, spirit possession for fighting application and protection, and the changing relationships within the “gongfu family.” Chapters 5, 6 and 7 cover important concepts and practices of baijiquan an piguzhang as transmitted by Li Suwen (1864–1934) and brought to Taiwan by Liu Yunqiao (1909–1990). The authors stress the importance of fundamental training methods, starting from the static horse stance, to dynamic changing stances while incorporating various techniques performed with explosive issuing energy (fajing). Of particular interest for many will be the sections dealing with big spear (daqiang) training. The final chapter provides a comprehensive overview of tongbei boxing history, styles, and principles, including special highlights of the White Ape system. The authors emphasize the traditional mindset, inner feelings, and overall fighting spirit needed to train the real high-level skills. Training methods and sample applications bring life to tongbei theory. By providing great detail on the styles presented—along with associations with other noted styles and masters—this special anthology is an important reference for any interested in Chinese martial arts. I personally thank the authors for sharing their exceptional work.
Author: William Shakespeare