Atemi: The Thunder and Lightning of Aikido (Von Krenner Walther)(Paperback)

Atemi: The Thunder and Lightning of Aikido (Von Krenner Walther)(Paperback)

Atemi: The Thunder and Lightning of Aikido revisits the source of the art by teaching the striking methods that made Ueshiba's techniques so effective. This is the most comprehensive text on striking in Aikido, and it begins with the notion that strikes should not be disregarded in modern dojo. It

Secrets of Aikido (Stevens John)(Paperback)

Aikido is the Way of Peace, a martial art aimed at harmonizing body and spirit with the natural forces of the universe. Developed in the late 1920s by martial artist and spiritual leader Morihei Ueshiba, Aikido is unique among martial arts for its emphasis on peace and philosophical and spiritual

The Living Origin of Rocks and Minerals (Cloos Walther)(Paperback)

Man Who Ate Everything (Steingarten Jeffrey)(Paperback / softback)

THE MAN WHO ATE EVERYTHING was the winner of The Guild of Food Writers Book of the Year and was a bestseller in the UK and

Thunder Cake (Polacco Patricia)(Paperback)

A loud clap of thunder booms, and rattles the windows of Grandma's old farmhouse. 'This is Thunder Cake baking weather,' calls Grandma, as she and her granddaughter hurry to gather the ingredients around the farm. A real Thunder Cake must reach the oven before the storm arrives. But the list of

The Language of Aikido: A Practitioner's Guide to Japanese Characters and Terminology (Hacker Michael)(Paperback)

Researched and written by a professional linguist with decades of experience as a student of Japanese language, culture, and martial arts-including living and training in Japan for 10 years-'The Language of Aikido: A Practitioner's Guide to Japanese Characters and Terminology' was designed

Katherine Mansfield and Elizabeth Von Arnim (Kimber Gerri)(Paperback)

By bringing the work of Mansfield and von Arnim together - including on matters of artistry, on mourning, on gardens, on female resistance - this book establishes shared preoccupations in ways that refine and extend our knowledge of writing in the

Sacred Interests: The United States and the Islamic World, 1821-1921 (Walther Karine V.)(Paperback)

Examines the deep history of American Islamophobia, showing how negative perceptions of Islam and Muslims shaped US foreign relations from the Early Republic to the end of World War I. This is a vital exploration of the crucial role the United States played in the Islamic world during the long

Hell or Some Worse Place: Kinsale 1601 (Ekin Des)(Paperback)

Kinsale, Ireland: Christmas Eve, 1601As thunder crashes and lightning rakes the sky, three very different commanders line up for a battle that will decide the fate of a nation.General Juan del guila has been sprung from a prison cell to command the last great Spanish Armada. Its mission: to seize

Mastery: The Keys to Success and Long-Term Fulfillment (Leonard George)(Paperback)

Drawing on Zen philosophy and his expertise in the martial art of aikido, bestselling author Gorge Leonard shows how the process of mastery can help us attain a higher level of excellence and a deeper sense of satisfaction and fulfillment in our daily lives. Whether you're seeking to improve your

Roar of the Thunder Dragon: A Branches Book (Dragon Masters #8), 8 (West Tracey)(Paperback)

A mysterious Dragon Master has kidnapped the Lightning Dragon Pick a book. Grow a Reader This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these

Dealers of Lightning: Xerox Parc and the Dawn of the Computer Age (Hiltzik Michael A.)(Paperback)

In the bestselling tradition of The Soul of a New Machine, Dealers of Lightning is a fascinating journey of intellectual creation. In the 1970s and '80s, Xerox Corporation brought together a brain-trust of engineering geniuses, a group of computer eccentrics dubbed PARC. This brilliant group

Body Sweats: The Uncensored Writings of Elsa Von Freytag-Loringhoven (Freytag-Loringhoven Elsa Von)(Paperback)

The first major collection of poetry written in English by the flabbergasting and flamboyant Baroness Elsa, 'the first American Dada.'As a neurasthenic, kleptomaniac, man-chasing proto-punk poet and artist, the Baroness Elsa von Freytag-Loringhoven left in her wake a ripple that is becoming a

An Analysis of Ludwig Von Mises's the Theory of Money and Credit (Belton Pdraig)(Paperback)

Thunder on the Right (Stewart Mary)(Paperback / softback)

The classic novel of dramatic and dangerous adventure - and romance - set in the Pyrenees, by the beloved author Mary

It Must've Been Something I Ate (Steingarten Jeffrey)(Paperback / softback)

More deliciously entertaining morsels from the critically acclaimed and bestselling author of THE MAN WHO ATE

What Are Thunderstorms? (Schuh Mari)(Paperback / softback)

Thunder booms through the sky. Lightning flashes through the clouds. A thunderstorm is here. Find out the safest place to be and what to do as you ride out the

Foretold by Thunder (Davey E.M.)(Paperback / softback)

'And the war of civilisations shall go on' Foretold by

Metropolis (Von Harbou Thea)(Paperback)

This city of the future encompasses two worlds: that of the hedonistic ruling class and that of a segregated subculture, toilers in a mechanized underworld who labor to provide the rich with their pleasures. When a charismatic leader arises, she seeks a savior to unite the disparate social orders

Black Lightning (Mais Roger)(Paperback)

Part of Peepal Tree's Caribbean Modern Classics series, Black Lightning is the third and final novel by Roger Mais, originally published in 1955, the year of his death. Set in the Jamaican countryside, it follows the story of Jack, a sculptor and blacksmith who idolises the biblical Samson as a

On War (Von Clausewitz Carl)(Paperback)

The most authoritative and feature-rich edition of On War in English Carl von Clausewitz's On War is the most significant attempt in Western history to understand war, both in its internal dynamics and as an instrument of policy. Since the work's first appearance in 1832, it has been read

Weather for Kids - Wind, Rain, Thunder & Lightning - Children's Science & Nature (Baby Professor)(Paperback)

What's the weather like today? Knowledge of weather is directly linked to geology. There are many advantages to learning the weather but the most important of which is knowing how to react. What kinds of clothes should you be wearing when it's windy? Encourage your child to use his/her knowledge of

Faster Than Lightning: My Story (Bolt Usain)(Paperback)

The autobiography of the fastest man of all time and a superstar whose talent and charisma have made him one of the most famous people on the planet.Whether you know Athletics or not, and even whether you know sport or not, chances are you know Usain Bolt. The fastest man on the planet, not just

Follow the Food Chain: Who Ate the Butterfly? - A Rainforest Food Chain (Ridley Sarah)(Paperback / softback)

Exploring food chains and food webs in a range of