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 Anatoliy Anshin, "The Truth of the Ancient Ways: A Critical Biography of the Swordsman Yamaoka Tesshu" English | 2012 | ISBN: 0984012907 | 202 pages | EPUB | 2.3 MB This book by Anatoliy Anshin documents the life of famous Japanese swordsman Yamaoka Tesshu and his historical role in the end of the Tokugawa era. Written for martial arts practitioners and those interested in Japanese culture and history, Anshin draws from his doctoral dissertation to create the first critical biography on Tesshu, over 120 years after his death in 1888.Among practitioners of Japanese martial arts both in Japan and overseas there is hardly a person not knowing the name of Tesshu, who is also famous for his calligraphy and pursuits of enlightenment in Zen Buddhism. Despite this, for over a century Tesshu's figure, buried under numerous anecdotes and mythical stories, has presented a contrasting combination of broad popularity with the absence of critical biographies and the lack of verified data.Based on scrupulous investigation of primary and secondary sources, Anshin's book shows that Tesshu's whole life was an uncompromising quest for the authentic Japanese swordsmanship, which had been practically lost by his time. Anshin further analyzes how this quest eventually led Tesshu to play the central role in the bloodless surrender of Edo Castle - one of the most important events in the Meiji Restoration of 1868.Looking at everything, from the beginning and development of Tesshu's thoughts and belief systems to establishing his own swordsmanship school called Itto Shoden Muto-ryu, Anshin chronologically highlights Tesshu's dramatic life path. This path reflects like a mirror centuries-old cultural history of Japanese warrior class, the samurai, and its martial arts.  The Trust Factor: The Missing Key to Unlocking Business and Personal Success (ISSN) by Russell von Frank English | November 16th, 2020 | ISBN: 1952538726 | 176 pages | True EPUB | 1.66 MB Trust, it binds us together in our deepest most fulfilling relationships, attracts and retains the best employees, and turns clients into raving fans. Let me show you how to heal old wounds, become a sought out business leader to work for, and create a loyal following of people who cannot imagine going without the service you provide to them.  Vladimir Nabokov, "The Stories of Vladimir Nabokov" English | 1996 | ISBN: 0394586158, 0679729976 | 720 pages | EPUB | 2.7 MB From the writer who shocked and delighted the world with his novels Lolita, Pale Fire,  Patrick Di Justo, "The Science of Battlestar Galactica" English | ISBN: 0470399090 | 2010 | 336 pages | EPUB | 7 MB The official guide to the science behind the Battlestar Galactica universe  The Schooled Heart: Moral Formation in American Higher Education By Douglas V. Henry, Douglas V. Henry, Michael R. Beaty 2007 | 240 Pages | ISBN: 1932792945 | PDF | 2 MB The Schooled Heart addresses a basic question about the nature of the university: should moral education figure among the university's purposes? This volume offers an affirmative response to that question. A central purpose of the university is the moral formation of students--what Beaty and Henry call the schooling of the heart.  The Roman Empire at Bay: AD 180-395 By David S. Potter 2004 | 785 Pages | ISBN: 0415100585 | PDF | 5 MB A striking achievement of historical synthesis combined with a compelling interpretative line, The Roman Empire at Bay enables students of all periods to understand the dynamics of great imperial powers. David Potter's comprehensive survey of two critical and eventful centuries traces the course of imperial decline, skillfully weaving together cultural, intellectual and political history. Particular attention is paid throughout to the structures of government, the rise of Persia as a rival, and the diverse intellectual movements in the empire. There is also a strong focus on Christianity, transformed in this period from a fringe sect to the leading religion. Against this detailed background, Professor Potter argues that the loss of power can mainly be attributed to the failure in the imperial elite to respond to changes inside and outside the empire, and to internal struggles for control between different elements in the government, resulting in an inefficient centralization of power at court.  The Ridiculously Simple Guide to Google Pixel Slate and Pixelbook: A Practical Guide to Getting Started with Chromebooks and Tablets Running Chrome OS by Phil Sharp English | ISBN: 1621076849 | 134 pages | EPUB | October 17, 2018 | 9.50 Mb In 2011, Google disrupted the computer industry when it introduced the Chromebook. The lightweight computers with small price tags were the perfect solution for schools already using Google's suite of free cloud-based tools (Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc).  Greg King, "The Resurrection of the Romanovs: Anastasia, Anna Anderson, and the World's Greatest Royal Mystery" English | ISBN: 0470444983 | 2011 | 397 pages | PDF | 6 MB The truth of the enduring mystery of Anastasia's fate-and the life of her most convincing impostor The passage of more than ninety years and the publication of hundreds of books in dozens of languages has not extinguished an enduring interest in the mysteries surrounding the 1918 execution of the last Russian Tsar Nicholas II and his family. The Resurrection of the Romanovs draws on a wealth of new information from previously unpublished materials and unexplored sources to probe the most enduring Romanov mystery of all: the fate of the Tsar's youngest daughter, Anastasia, whose remains were not buried with those of her family, and her identification with Anna Anderson, the woman who claimed to be the missing Grand Duchess.  The Reckoning: Canadian Prisoners of War in the Great War by Nathan M. Greenfield English | December 10th, 2020 | ISBN: 1443432628 | 384 pages | True EPUB | 2.64 MB Following on the heels of his book The Forgotten comes a new book about the lives of Canadian prisoners of war in the First World War.  el-Sayed el-Aswad, "The Quality of Life and Policy Issues among the Middle East and North African Countries " English | ISBN: 3030003256 | 2019 | 168 pages | EPUB, PDF | 2 MB + 5 MB This book addresses the challenges threatening the quality of life and well-being of people living in the MENA region. It focuses on both internal / local and external / global drivers impacting their well-being particularly in the domains of economy, health, and education. Additionally, it presents a critical analysis to help readers understand the position that the MENA countries currently occupy in the world. Lastly, it provides policy analysts and decision makers with otherwise hard to obtain data and information related to socio-economic, cultural, demographic, technological, and political factors that have influenced the quality of life there. |
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