A new and unabridged 3-book translation of Eiji Yoshikawa's bestselling novel about Miyamoto Musashi—the most famous swordfighter in Japanese history!This is the first book of Musashi: The Novel, a sweeping three-book unabridged translation of Eiji Yoshikawa's bestselling masterpiece—Japan's most beloved historical novel. Masterfully translated for the first time in its entirety by Alexander Bennett, this vivid and fast-paced story reveals the exp...

Miyamoto Musashi (1584-1645) is the most famous Samurai who ever lived. His magnum opus, the Go-Rin-Sho or Book of Five Rings is a classic that is still read by tens of thousands of people each year—Japanese and foreigners alike.Alex Bennett's groundbreaking new translation of The Book of Five Rings reveals the true meaning of this text for the first time. Like Sun Tzu's The Art of War, Musashi's book offers unique insights, not ...

Meet the black men and women who toiled from sunup to sundown to live the American dream.The Homestead Act of 1862, the Emancipation Proclamation and subsequent Reconstruction amendments didn't just abolish slavery—they gave African Americans a chance to earn a living and own land. Even though their names were never mentioned alongside the other rugged heroes of frontier lore, a startling number of homesteaders were Black men and women in the South, toiling on fami...

Love has a way of crashing in usually right when life’s a mess.From a small-town café where a spilled latte changes everything, to an office where deadlines spiral into comic chaos, this collection delivers nine laugh-out-loud romances that turn everyday disasters into unexpected love. College roommates, magical blunders, shifters hiding secrets, even aliens fumbling with human dating all proof that no matter how strange it gets, the heart knows what it wants.There’s the ne...

When life throws curveballs, sometimes the only answer is laughter—and love.This second mega collection of gay MM romantic comedies brings together nine charming tales of mishaps, misunderstandings, and unexpected connections. From nosy neighbors who turn bickering into banter, to college pranks that spark real feelings, every story is filled with warmth, wit, and heart.Step into workplaces where flirtation derails meetings, airports where delays lead to destiny, and apartm...

A new and unabridged translation of Eiji Yoshikawa's bestselling novel about Miyamoto Musashi—the most famous swordfighter in Japanese history!Musashi: The Novel is the first unabridged translation of Eiji Yoshikawa's great novel, the top-selling novel in Japan. Masterfully translated for the first time in its entirety by Alexander Bennett, this vivid and fast-paced story reveals the exploits and inner life of a man who finds not only his true pur...

A new and unabridged translation of Eiji Yoshikawa's bestselling novel about Miyamoto Musashi—the most famous swordfighter in Japanese history!Musashi: The Novel is the first unabridged translation of Eiji Yoshikawa's great novel, the top-selling novel in Japan. Masterfully translated for the first time in its entirety by Alexander Bennett, this vivid and fast-paced story reveals the exploits and inner life of a man who finds not only his true pur...

"Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned karateka, this book will deepen your appreciation and understanding of 'OSU,' enriching your practice and respect for karate." — Lyoto Machida, former UFC Light Heavyweight ChampionThe true meaning and origins of the word "OSU" are finally revealed!No matter where in the world you are, enter any karate dojo and the term most frequently heard is "OSU!" Karate's Universal Codeword is ...

Looking for a great read? Love a good—no, GREAT—cozy mystery? Ever tried one without a traditional murder at its center? Love a great romance? Love history? Love a comfy cozy quilt? Love learning without even realizing it because you’re so involved in an edge-of-your-seat suspenseful mystery? Never seen all of this together in one place? Welcome! In the first book of the series, The Wandering Quilt, stitches on a lovely quilt Camille finds in a thrift store keep mysteriously coming undone,...

This seminal work by historian Alexander Bennett presents a broad overview of the Japanese "Way of the Warrior" as it is expressed in scores of classical Japanese texts written by famous Samurai themselves.Bennett's analysis of these writings shows that the essential meaning of Bushido, the Samurai's code of conduct and ethics, evolved significantly over time—from the 12th century when the warrior class was elevated to become an elite group, to the 19th century whe...

**Independent Publisher Book Award (IPPY) Winner**An incredible, untold story of survival and acceptance that sheds light on one of the darkest chapters in Japanese history.This book tells the story of Kazuo Odachi who—in 1943, when he was just 16 years-old—joined the Imperial Japanese Navy to become a pilot. A year later, he was unknowingly assigned to the Kamikaze Special Attack Corps—a group of airmen whose mission was to sacrifice their...

A comprehensive guide to Shaolin Lohan Kung Fu from both ancient and contemporary masters.With a new foreword by historian and martial artist Alexander Bennett, Shaolin Kung Fu details the oldest form of this ancient Chinese martial art. Shaolin Kung Fu is prized for its elegant style, effectiveness as a fighting system and as an exercise that benefits both body and mind.Authors Donn F. Draeger and P'ng Chye Khim, both master martial artists and Sh...