In the days of their youth, Koutarou Fujiki and Kajiwara were the best of friends. Even the realization that they liked the same girl couldn’t break their bond, and so for years, they both vied for her affection.But that era of Koutarou’s life ended when Kajiwara suddenly left. Now an adult, Koutarou has taken his sweetheart’s hand in marriage, but he’s plagued with doubts—Why did Kajiwara take off? And would his wife, Touko, have chosen differently were he still around? During a visit to ...

This collection brings together tax law and religion scholars to provide theological analyses of the ends and purposes of taxation. It includes rigorous and original scholarly contributions to the study of tax law from diverse theological perspectives. The chapters evaluate core questions in tax law or methodological approaches to tax policymaking from Christian perspectives. The volume offers a distinctive approach to the scholarly treatment of religion and tax in two ways. First, it trea...

This work is the result of thirty years of observations about the function and behavior of Ki (vital energy) in traditional martial arts. Master teacher, Hayashi Tomio, author and Buddhist monk, with over a half century of teaching experience, leads readers into the extraordinary realm of internal martial practice with a revolutionary perspective that the effortless power derived from proper Ki technique may be the result of human's ability to control their bioelectric field as a signaling...

When Sei is reborn into another world, he chooses the weakest class--Carrier--not for power, but for freedom. Armed with an oversized inventory skill, he's ready to travel solo and live life entirely on his own terms.But his plans take a turn when he meets Lunamillia, a pure and innocent cleric clearly unfit for adventuring alone. Sei can't bring himself to leave her behind--and soon discovers that traveling with company brings unexpected pleasures... and even more unexpected complications...

A cyberpunk light novel set and illustrated in 2052, Kyoto.In a future where few individuals develop a special energy called Taiji, Kasuga, who lives a sad and complicated life, discovers that she possesses a unique power. Yari, the strongest warrior in the world, takes a great interest in her, and her life is turned upside down, forcing her to fight in a corrupt and violent army.This series is done by humans, no generative AI was used ...

After her mother passed, Lucia was left with a family who had barely a care in the world for her. Her only value to her father and stepmother was that the second prince had chosen to marry her. But all it took for her to lose him too was a little temptation from her younger sister Nina. Not only has Nina been revealed to be with child, but the prince now wishes to wed her instead! When Lucia is about to lose all hope, she meets the kingdom's rumored archduke...

This book throws down a gauntlet with a bold challenge to Okinawan karate practitioners, and particularly Isshinryu karateka to wake up to the amazing wisdom of Asian EsotericTeachings embedded in all of Okinawan karate. Learn the secrets behind Isshinryu’s unique fist formation, the Kihon, the Kiai, the Crescent Step, Sanchin kata, the reason for Isshinryu’s eight Forms, how the blocks aren’t blocks, how the Cat stance manipulates the human energy field, and more... Long held and taught o...

Social Presencing Theater: The Art of Making a True Move is a journey into the origins, principles, and practices of an innovative social art form co-created by Arawana Hayashi and colleagues at the Presencing Institute. This embodiment practice deepens reflection and supports individual, team, organizational, and social transformation. This highly accessible book offers an introduction to newcomers and provides a deeper understanding of the work for experienced practitioners who ...

After defeating the giant redhelm centipede, Sei brings Scarlett the Mage and Zofi the Assassin into the party! They head to the dungeon city Lotos to take the bronze-rank adventurer promotion exam. Enamored with the innocent but unavailable Lunamilla, Sei sneaks out to find some short-term companionship, but Lotos, a city that should have everything, lacks for brothels! Just as he's about to give up, who does he find walking the streets but Zofi, who offers to thank Sei for his...leadersh...

Discovery, Volume One of the Darkside Trilogy tells the story of what happens in the United States of America when a community of African Americans are found to have been secretly living on the backside of the moon since before Neil Armstrong arrived.Conception, Volume Two of the Darkside Trilogy tells the story of the extraordinary people who built their lunar habitat and how they came together. These people, exclusively Black, conceive of, design...

Blerdrotica I: Sweet, Sexy and Special Darkis a delicious literary assortment of sweet, spicy, smart and sexy erotic tales written by or about members of the African diaspora, specially blended with your favorite genres for those who have an abiding taste for variety and for all things, chocolate."The Competition" by Penelope FlynnPaula is on her way up the corporate ladder but finds her upward climb threatened by Jason, the new emp...

Opal and Claude attend a ball in Taisei at King Alessandro’s invitation, hoping to celebrate their engagement—but rumors have spread beyond borders, and the party guests call her “devil woman” to her face. Worst of all, Claude’s friend, Baron Pradeaux, openly goads Opal in an attempt to dissuade her from marrying Claude. But the ever-steadfast Opal refuses to bow down to anyone and takes this opportunity to show everyone what she’s made of. Soon, it’s time for Opal’s long-awaited second we...