The Essence of Karate (Funakoshi Gichin)(Pevná vazba)

Karate-Do Kyohan: The Master Text (Funakoshi Gichin)(Pevná vazba)

Nineteen kata ('forms') of karate--the art of self-defense without weapons--are presented here in complete detail. They are the ones selected by the great master and teacher, Gichin Funakoshi, to give comprehensive training in Karate-do, the way of karate. Fully illustrated demonstrations by the

Karate-Do: My Way of Life (Funakoshi Gichin)(Paperback)

Linking the time when karate was a strictly Okinawan art of self-defense shrouded in the deepest secrecy and the present day, when it has become a martial art practiced throughout the world, is Gichin Funakoshi, the 'Father of Karate-do.' Out of modesty, he was reluctant to write this autobiography

The Essence of Success (Nightingale Earl)(Pevná vazba)

The Essence of Shinto: Japan's Spiritual Heart (Yamakage Motohisa)(Pevná vazba)

In The Essence of Shinto, revered Shinto master Motohisa Yamakage explains the core values of Shinto and explores both basic tenets and its more esoteric points in terms readily accessible to the modern Western reader. He shows how the long history of Shintoism is deeply woven into the fabric of

The Essence (Gestalten)(Pevná vazba)

The empire of scent: explore the realm of perfumes, smells, and aromatic incense to reveal the enduring allure of fragrance. Scents are linked with our most cherished memories--life without the ability to smell is unimaginable. Dive deep into the essentials of olfaction; open up the psychology and

Scandikitchen: The Essence of Hygge (Aurell Bronte)(Pevná vazba)

Discover the essence of hygge as revealed by Bronte Aurell, Danish owner of London's ScandiKitchen in this honest and thoughtful guide, featuring some of her favourite recipes. Hygge is in the zeitgeist, but what is it, how do we bring hygge into our lives and why are we so captivated with this

The Essence of Turbulence as a Physical Phenomenon: With Emphasis on Issues of Paradigmatic Nature (Tsinober Arkady)(Pevná vazba)

White (Hara Kenya)(Pevná vazba)

An exploration of the essence of 'White,' from the art director of MujiWhite is not a book about colors. It is rather Kenya Haras attempt to explore the essence of 'White', which he sees as being closely related to the origin of Japanese aesthetics - symbolizing simplicity and subtlety. The central

The Karate Kid: The Classic Illustrated Storybook (Smith Kim)(Pevná vazba)

When The Karate Kid appeared in theaters in 1984, its heartwarming story of an unlikely friendship between a bullied boy and his karate teacher won over audiences and inspired children across America to take up martial arts. Now this beloved film is reimagined as a Pop Classics picture book, with

The Seaside House: Living on the Water (Voulgaris Nick)(Pevná vazba)

Irresistible interiors that capture the essence of seaside living. Everyone dreams of a house by the sea, and this book presents the best examples of homes for escaping to the serenity of the seaside. Beautifully photographed interiors, exteriors, gardens, and patios offer a peek into these

Sar: The Essence of Indian Design (Tamhane Swapnaa)(Pevná vazba)

An exploration of the timeless beauty of Indian design through 200 classic objects.The Indian subcontinent is an amalgamation of peoples, cultures, languages and philosophies. Throughout history Indian culture has been subject to myriad different influences, from the Mughal empire to the British

The Japanese Garden (Walker Sophie)(Pevná vazba)

An in-depth exploration spanning 800 years of the art, essence, and enduring impact of the Japanese garden.The most comprehensive exploration of the art of the Japanese garden published to date, this book covers more than eight centuries of the history of this important genre. Author and garden

Chanel: The Vocabulary of Style (Gautier Jrme)(Pevná vazba)

A luxurious book that showcases the spirit and essence of Chanel's iconic style through the medium of fashion photography Gabrielle Bonheur 'Coco' Chanel (1883-1971) was undoubtedly the most influential fashion designer of the 20th century. Her clothes and accessories have remained perennially

Haiku(Pevná vazba)

Composed of 17 syllables, haiku can convey the essence of an emotion, a fleeting moment in nature, or a throwaway comment. This is a selection of 60 classic haiku by masters such as Basho and features an explanatory introduction to the form and brief biographical notes of major

Gullah Images: The Art of Jonathan Green (Green Jonathan)(Pevná vazba)

Paintings, magisterial and universal, that capture the essence of a vibrant African American communityIn his art Jonathan Green paints the world of his childhood and an ode to a people imbued with a profound respect for the dignity and value of others--the Gullah people of the South Carolina

Cuisine Nioise (Medecin Jacques)(Pevná vazba)

Nice may conjure up the very essence of sophisticated chic The Promenade des Anglais, the Hotel Negresco and the casinos but its culinary traditions are all about simplicity, perhaps best expressed by an old Nicoise saying: fish are born in water and die in oil . Nicoise cuisine is the food of the

Black Belt Karate: The Intensive Course (Kanazawa Hirokazu)(Pevná vazba)

In Black Belt Karate, Hirokazu Kanazawa, the most respected figure in the karate world, offers a systematic approach to basic karate, and provides an intensive training course. Karate is a martial art that can be practiced by anyone, regardless of age or gender, and can be undertaken at any time

The Essence & Topicality of Thomism (Garrigou-Lagrange O. P. Rginald)(Pevná vazba)

Fr. Reginald Garrigou-Lagrange, O.P., explains why Thomism is the solution to the present crisis of Modernism in the Church. The problem: The indications of the current crisis in the Church have 'been not of a crisis of faith, but of a very grave malady of the intellect, which conducts itself on

Stranger Things: Tribute (Minguet Eva)(Pevná vazba)

Stranger Things is characterised by having the heart and essence of the mythical series and films of the 80's, from The Goonies, Ghostbusters, Back to the Future, The Neverending Story, and so many more, which were authentic icons for that generation. The series has the same breath of fresh air as

Gift from the Sea (Lindbergh Anne Morrow)(Pevná vazba)

Glorious' Emma Thompson 'Women need solitude in order to find again the true essence of themselves.' Holidaying by the sea, and taking inspiration from the shells she finds on the seashore, Anne Morrow Lindbergh meditates on youth and age, love and marriage, peace, solitude and

Torah-TK: Five Books of Moses (Jewish Publication Society Inc)(Pevná vazba)

Read our customer guideThe Torah is the essence of Jewish tradition; it inspires each successive generation. The current JPS translation, based on classical and modern sources, is acclaimed for its fidelity to the ancient

Coco Chanel: An Essence of Mystery - Isabelle Fiemeyer

An updated authorized edition of Isabelle Fiemeyer’s literary biography of Coco Chanel, which demystifies the legendary designer’s life. Coco Chanel was an emancipated fashion revolutionary. Raised by nuns in an orphanage, she rose to become a star of the world of couture and a byword for

Plain Simple Useful: The Essence of Conran Style (Conran Terence)(Pevná vazba)

'A handsome yet joyful manual for easy, stylish living.' - Architectural Digest Terence Conran has always believed that objects - and surroundings - that are plain, simple and useful are the key to easy living. By being practical and performing well over time, they are as much the antidote to

Firenze Com'/Florence as It Is: Captured by Lapo Baraldi (Baraldi Lapo)(Pevná vazba)

Florentine photographer Lapo Baraldi captures the essence of a silent and surreal Florence in black and white film while the city was empty of people during the first phase of the pandemic in the spring of