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Books narrated by Christopher Bates

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  • Asian Martial Arts in Literature and Movies

    by James Grady, John J. Donohue, Christopher Bates, Michael Maliszewski, Olivia Mok, John F. Gilbey, John Richard DeRose, Peter Graebner,, Brian R. Sheridan, Albert Dalia ...
    Most learn about martial arts through movies and print publications, primarily fictional. “Fiction is drama, the blood of drama is conflict, and martial arts are rooted in conflict,” writes James Grady in chapter one. Good fiction uses martial arts well, while poor writing skills can be plain boring! This anthology is a collection of fifteen articles that cover the richness and depth of Asian ... Read more

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  • Blurred Boundaries

    A Martial Arts Legacy and the Shaping of Taiwan

    by Ze-han Hong ...
    Translated by Christopher Bates ...
    The civil war between the Nationalists and the Communists drove the largest refugee exodus in the modern history of China, across the sea to the southern island of Taiwan. Martial artists of many styles were among this diaspora.In the 1940’s areas of Taipei, Taiwan were terrorized by local gangsters. Supported by desperate martial artists who had to flee mainland China with no other resources but ... Read more

    PHP620.99 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Intelligent Investing in Irrational Markets

    An Introduction to Investing in Seven Simple Rules

    by Panos Mourdoukoutas, Christopher Bates ...
    Series series Economics and Finance (R0)
    Investing involves the basic principles of economics that help investors identify financial goals and constraints to come up with the right asset and portfolio allocation. This second edition outlines the updated rules for investing in irrational markets successfully. It discusses the emotions that go into investing decisions, the benefits (or lack thereof) of paying someone else to manage your ... Read more

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    Rise of the Water Margin

    A Novel of the Near Future

    by Christopher Bates ...
    Narrated by Christopher Bates ...

    Unabridged

    18 hours 45 min

    A "cyberpunk epic for the 21st century" - Goodreads 5 stars ReviewFramed, disgraced and on the run, what would China's top cyber-warrior do for revenge? And what can the NSA's Dr. Mili Parekh do to track him?Rise of the Water Margin immerses the reader in a near-future world grounded in American and Chinese cultural and political landscapes bickering over climate responsibility wherein technology ... Read more

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    A Path to Excellence

    by Doug Cook ...
    TAEKWONDO IS A JOURNEY…This book, in seven parts, offers you the opportunity to visit the garden that is Taekwondo. Discover what it means to be a steadfast practitioner, understand Taekwondo's honorable past, and prosper in the confidence and purpose that Taekwondo offers to all that participate.By following Taekwondo's path and developing its indomitable spirit, you—the Taekwondo traveler—will ... Read more

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  • From Lee to Li

    An A–Z guide of martial arts heroes

    by Ben Stevens ...
    An A-Z guide to martial arts heroesWho gave Bruce Lee advice on kicking and taught Muhammad Ali how to punch? Which Welshman is revered in Japan as a karate expert, novelist and environmentalist? On which film did Jackie Chan fracture his skull and almost lose his life? All these questions and more are answered in From Lee To Li.Ben Stevens, a lifelong martial arts fan, has compiled a quirky and ... Read more

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  • Kungfu for Kids

    by Paul Eng ...
    Illustrated by Stephanie Tok ...
    Series series Martial Arts For Kids
    A fun and accessible introduction to studying kungfu—designed specifically with the interests and capabilities of young martial artists in mind.First time martial arts students are not just starting a program of physical and mental practice. They are entering a new world—one that not only has new rules, new goals, and even new clothing—but that also offers them lots of new opportunities for fun ... Read more

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  • Zen in the Martial Arts

    by Joe Hyams ...
    "A man who has attained mastery of an art reveals it in his every action."--Samurai Maximum.Under the guidance of such celebrated masters as Ed Parker and the immortal Bruce Lee, Joe Hyams vividly recounts his more than 25 years of experience in the martial arts. In his illuminating story, Hyams reveals to you how the daily application of Zen principles not only developed his physical expertise ... Read more

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  • The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System: Ren Zha Fanpai Zijiu Xitong (Novel) Vol. 1

    by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu ...
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  • Record of Wortenia War: Volume 10

    by Ryota Hori ...
    Series Book 10 - Record of Wortenia War
    The O’ltormean invasion war against the Three-Kingdom Alliance reaches its conclusion thanks to Ryoma’s efforts. In so doing, Ryoma forms a powerful connection with Xarooda’s king, Julianus I. With these achievements under his belt, Ryoma makes his triumphant return to his domain in the Wortenia Peninsula.However, Sudou and his Organization continue to act in secret, sowing chaos throughout the ... Read more

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  • Big Money Thinks Small

    Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing

    by Joel Tillinghast ...
    Market mistakes to avoid: "Written for investors at all levels…[a] practical, no-nonsense guide."— Publishers WeeklyOne of Money Week 's Five Best Books of the YearInvestors are tempted daily by misleading or incomplete information. They may make a lucky bet, realize a sizable profit, and find themselves full of confidence. Their next high-stakes gamble might backfire, not only hitting them in the ... Read more

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  • The Future for Investors

    Why the Tried and the True Triumphs Over the Bold and the New

    by Jeremy J. Siegel ...
    The new paradigm for investing and building wealth in the twenty-first century. The Future for Investors reveals new strategies that take advantage of the dramatic changes and opportunities that will appear in world markets.Jeremy Siegel, one of the world’s top investing experts, has taken a long, hard, and in-depth look at the market and the stocks that investors should acquire to build long-term ... Read more

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