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The following list of books are by world renowned author, Hanshi Stephen F. Kaufman. He has interpreted the classics such as Musashi's Book of Five Rings and Sun Tzu's Art of War. He is internationally known for his Self-Revealization Acceptance series of reality facilitation and life-empowerment books. Hanshi Kaufman's books have sold over 1,390,000 copies worldwide and have been translated into many foreign editions. All autographed books are signed and personalized by the author. Shipping is $3 for the first book and $1 for each additional book. For bulk orders and for international orders, please email me for shipping costs.
Hanshi Kaufman's Guide to Ultimate Self-Defense
Follow the instructions in this book step-by-step and you will become a master of fierce, retaliatory capability. With over 60 years of teaching and practical experience, Hanshi Stephen F. Kaufman has created a formidable self-defense, self-protection system based on his Hebi Ryu Budo (School of the Snake) martialist philosophy. You will find no nonsense, quaint ideas, or clever tricks about clever tricks. If you really want to learn the "real deal," then THIS book is all you will ever need.Make no mistake. This book is quintessential to the subject and is for all genders, all ages.
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Price: $16.95 Format: Paperback - 172 Pages 6 x 9 Publisher: Hanshi Wisdom Press
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Follow the instructions in this book step-by-step and you will become a master of fierce, retaliatory capability. With over 60 years of teaching and practical experience, Hanshi Stephen F. Kaufman has created a formidable self-defense, self-protection system based on his Hebi Ryu Budo (School of the Snake) martialist philosophy. You will find no nonsense, quaint ideas, or clever tricks about clever tricks. If you really want to learn the "real deal," then THIS book is all you will ever need.Make no mistake. This book is quintessential to the subject and is for all genders, all ages.
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Price: $16.95 Format: Paperback - 172 Pages 6 x 9 Publisher: Hanshi Wisdom Press
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If You're Going to Play, Play. Don't Play!
And Other Words of Wisdom to Amuse, Bemuse, Confuse, and Defuse
This book comprises the sayings heard by Hanshi’s students on a daily basis. That the master comes up with them, seemingly out of nowhere, is indicative of his amazing presence of mind. He is never at a loss for words, and he himself doesn’t give much thought to them except once in a while when he is surprised at what he has just said. There are more than 500 apothegms in this edition. Hanshi thinks there will probably be around ten thousand before he is finished.
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Price: $14.95 Format: Paperback - 144 Pages 5 x 8 Publisher: Hanshi Wisdom Press
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And Other Words of Wisdom to Amuse, Bemuse, Confuse, and Defuse
This book comprises the sayings heard by Hanshi’s students on a daily basis. That the master comes up with them, seemingly out of nowhere, is indicative of his amazing presence of mind. He is never at a loss for words, and he himself doesn’t give much thought to them except once in a while when he is surprised at what he has just said. There are more than 500 apothegms in this edition. Hanshi thinks there will probably be around ten thousand before he is finished.
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The Sword in the Boardroom - "Winning for the Benefit of All Concerned"
The teachings of Miyamoto Musashi, Sun Tzu, and the author are presented in a synthesis to address realistic strategies for the development of personal life enhancement and business negotiation skills for today's world through a martial approach. A martial thinking approach stresses "winning for the benefit of all concerned," with the negotiator as the main recipient of good and and as the only correct and intelligent way to do something effectively and efficiently. Written in workbook format, the book is entertaining and practical. REVISED WITH NEW BOOK COVER.
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Price: $16.95 Format: Paperback - 260 Pages 5.5 x 8.5 Publisher: Hanshi Wisdom Press
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The teachings of Miyamoto Musashi, Sun Tzu, and the author are presented in a synthesis to address realistic strategies for the development of personal life enhancement and business negotiation skills for today's world through a martial approach. A martial thinking approach stresses "winning for the benefit of all concerned," with the negotiator as the main recipient of good and and as the only correct and intelligent way to do something effectively and efficiently. Written in workbook format, the book is entertaining and practical. REVISED WITH NEW BOOK COVER.
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Sun Tzu's Art of War -
The Definitive interpretation of Sun Tzu's Classic Book of Strategy
This definitive interpretation of Sun Tzu's military classic cuts through the hyperbole, academic commentary, and ambiguous metaphor to present a straightforward approach to Sun Tzu's message. Whether you are a military professional, student, or a corporate warrior, this book will enable you to fully comprehend the implicit meaning of the Art of War.
Over 850,000 copies sold.
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Price: $12.95 Format: Paperback - 110 Pages 5.5 x 8.5 Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
The Definitive interpretation of Sun Tzu's Classic Book of Strategy
This definitive interpretation of Sun Tzu's military classic cuts through the hyperbole, academic commentary, and ambiguous metaphor to present a straightforward approach to Sun Tzu's message. Whether you are a military professional, student, or a corporate warrior, this book will enable you to fully comprehend the implicit meaning of the Art of War.
Over 850,000 copies sold.
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Price: $12.95 Format: Paperback - 110 Pages 5.5 x 8.5 Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
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Musashi's Book of Five Rings -
The Definitive Interpretation of Miyamoto Musashi's Classic Book of Strategy
The well known book of strategy that has been used by many as a means to understand contemporary Japanese business. However, Musashi himself was not a businessperson but a martial artist—the greatest warrior Japan has ever known—and The Five Rings was his definitive treatise on mortal combat. Over 1 million copies sold.
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Price: $13.95 Format: Paperback - 106 Pages 5.5 x 8.5 Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
The Definitive Interpretation of Miyamoto Musashi's Classic Book of Strategy
The well known book of strategy that has been used by many as a means to understand contemporary Japanese business. However, Musashi himself was not a businessperson but a martial artist—the greatest warrior Japan has ever known—and The Five Rings was his definitive treatise on mortal combat. Over 1 million copies sold.
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Price: $13.95 Format: Paperback - 106 Pages 5.5 x 8.5 Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
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The Shogun's Scroll - Wield Power and Control Your Destiny
Power comes to a man in various ways. Undoubtedly, it is granted to a man by his personal choice. It is based on his desire to rule or to be ruled. The extent to which that desire is expressed will be manifest in his life. It does not matter if it is the desire to control an entire country or a desire to control a small faction with a private interest. It depends on a man’s thoughts and the manner in which he accepts the truth of his own greatness.
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Price: $14.95 Format: Hardcover - 128 Pages 5.0 x 7.5 Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Power comes to a man in various ways. Undoubtedly, it is granted to a man by his personal choice. It is based on his desire to rule or to be ruled. The extent to which that desire is expressed will be manifest in his life. It does not matter if it is the desire to control an entire country or a desire to control a small faction with a private interest. It depends on a man’s thoughts and the manner in which he accepts the truth of his own greatness.
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Price: $14.95 Format: Hardcover - 128 Pages 5.0 x 7.5 Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
The Way of the Modern Warrior - Living the Samurai Ideal in the 21st Century
A warrior is anyone who applies their energy and creativity in support of a cause or ideal through creation or conflict. True warriors have an ethos that provides him or her with a clear purpose for their actions and a belief that the action in which they are engaged will have results that lead to a greater good. This book is the result of over half a century of experience and will guide modern day warriors as they devote energy and creativity to their lives and is an essential handbook for the warrior who lives by honor, duty, and service.
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Price: $12.95 Format: Paperback - 128 Pages 5 x 8 Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
A warrior is anyone who applies their energy and creativity in support of a cause or ideal through creation or conflict. True warriors have an ethos that provides him or her with a clear purpose for their actions and a belief that the action in which they are engaged will have results that lead to a greater good. This book is the result of over half a century of experience and will guide modern day warriors as they devote energy and creativity to their lives and is an essential handbook for the warrior who lives by honor, duty, and service.
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Price: $12.95 Format: Paperback - 128 Pages 5 x 8 Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
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Napoleon Means Business - The Art of Business Based on the Maxims of Napoleon
The maxims of Napoleon is a project undertaken by the author to present one of the most illustrious generals in history as a proponent of success in any area of endeavor. Restructuring the words of Napoleon empowers the reader to take advantage of strong military ideals and transform them into business models that have been utilized by other great leaders throughout history. Taking each of the historically accurate maxims accredited to Napoleon, the author explains how to apply the principles of inordinate accomplishment from a commercial perspective that anyone can apply to any aspect of their life.
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Price: $14.95 Format: Paperback - 152 Pages 5 x 8 Publisher: Hanshi Wisdom Press
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The maxims of Napoleon is a project undertaken by the author to present one of the most illustrious generals in history as a proponent of success in any area of endeavor. Restructuring the words of Napoleon empowers the reader to take advantage of strong military ideals and transform them into business models that have been utilized by other great leaders throughout history. Taking each of the historically accurate maxims accredited to Napoleon, the author explains how to apply the principles of inordinate accomplishment from a commercial perspective that anyone can apply to any aspect of their life.
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Price: $14.95 Format: Paperback - 152 Pages 5 x 8 Publisher: Hanshi Wisdom Press
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The Lady of the Rings -
Musashi's Book of Five Rings Strategy Interpreted for Women
Hanshi Kaufman taught the principles of the “Rings” to Ann Davis, a successful restauranteur, over a period of time when she was dealing with issues that occur in every person seeking answers to the so- called difficulties in life. The book expresses in Ann’s words her feelings towards life based on Musashi’s universal ideas that override any form of prejudice. It is an expose of a woman coming to terms with her own reality. Stephen Kaufman captures her sensitivity as only a master teacher and writer can.
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Price: $14.95 Format: Paperback - 136 Pages 5 x 8 Publisher: Hanshi Wisdom Press
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Musashi's Book of Five Rings Strategy Interpreted for Women
Hanshi Kaufman taught the principles of the “Rings” to Ann Davis, a successful restauranteur, over a period of time when she was dealing with issues that occur in every person seeking answers to the so- called difficulties in life. The book expresses in Ann’s words her feelings towards life based on Musashi’s universal ideas that override any form of prejudice. It is an expose of a woman coming to terms with her own reality. Stephen Kaufman captures her sensitivity as only a master teacher and writer can.
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Homage for Miyamoto Musashi - One Hundred Twenty-Two Original Haiku
In this brief volume, the author has created a series of haiku in classical 5,7,5 meter to celebrate the most profound sword master, Miyamoto Musashi. The inordinate influence of Musashi, who many consider to be kensei, the sword saint, uniquely taught with firm intention and endeavor the manners, methods, and morés that all of humanity should strive to live by. The work is formatted with three sections for each haiku. You will read the English, notice the Japanese calligraphy and, finally, the actual Romanization of the translation. The translation used is from Google Translate. A further note: the 5,7,5 format in English is not to be confused with the same syllabic order in the Japanese tongue.
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Price: $14.95 Format: Paperback - 134 Pages 5 x 8 Publisher: Hanshi Wisdom Press
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In this brief volume, the author has created a series of haiku in classical 5,7,5 meter to celebrate the most profound sword master, Miyamoto Musashi. The inordinate influence of Musashi, who many consider to be kensei, the sword saint, uniquely taught with firm intention and endeavor the manners, methods, and morés that all of humanity should strive to live by. The work is formatted with three sections for each haiku. You will read the English, notice the Japanese calligraphy and, finally, the actual Romanization of the translation. The translation used is from Google Translate. A further note: the 5,7,5 format in English is not to be confused with the same syllabic order in the Japanese tongue.
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Homage for Miyamoto Musashi - 122 Original Haiku and Images (DVD)
A passionate and inspired exposition of Musashi’s Book of Five Rings. A work of great passion from Hanshi Stephen F. Kaufman and naturalist photographer, Peggy A Thompson. With an original score, this 19 minute meditation contains the entire text of Homage for Miyamoto Musashi book.
Price: $14.95 Format: DVD 19 minutes, NTSC Publisher: Hanshi Wisdom Press
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A passionate and inspired exposition of Musashi’s Book of Five Rings. A work of great passion from Hanshi Stephen F. Kaufman and naturalist photographer, Peggy A Thompson. With an original score, this 19 minute meditation contains the entire text of Homage for Miyamoto Musashi book.
Price: $14.95 Format: DVD 19 minutes, NTSC Publisher: Hanshi Wisdom Press
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Self-Revealization Acceptance - Your Divine Right to Live in Joy and Freedom
The true secret to winning the so-called battles of life is not in understanding why things happen or why they don’t, but rather in knowing what you want and accepting it as already done by your divine right to live in joy and freedom. Stephen Kaufman’s teachings introduce you to the control of the creative aspect of the universe, the Spirit of the Thing Itself, empowering you to develop complete and total self-reliance and the ability to create exactly what you want when you want it. But, you must have the correct technique and method to do so. Self-Revealization Acceptance® abundantly clarifies the methodology without delving into or swaying personal religious beliefs.
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Price: $14.95 Format: Paperback - 138 Pages 5.5 x 8.5 Publisher: Hanshi Wisdom Press
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The true secret to winning the so-called battles of life is not in understanding why things happen or why they don’t, but rather in knowing what you want and accepting it as already done by your divine right to live in joy and freedom. Stephen Kaufman’s teachings introduce you to the control of the creative aspect of the universe, the Spirit of the Thing Itself, empowering you to develop complete and total self-reliance and the ability to create exactly what you want when you want it. But, you must have the correct technique and method to do so. Self-Revealization Acceptance® abundantly clarifies the methodology without delving into or swaying personal religious beliefs.
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Practicing Self-Revealization Acceptance -
52 Weekly Ascensions to Empower Your Life
Based on the teachings in the author’s book, Self-Revealization Acceptance – Your Divine Right to Live in Joy and Freedom. The profound knowledge offered herein takes the student and practitioner a step further while remaining grounded in reality and empowers the individual to ascend to higher levels of consciousness than previously attained by any method ever taught: religious or secular. As you practice and develop the power of Self-Revealization Acceptance, the divine right to live in joy and freedom is attained that will forever unleash the innate Creative Power of the Universe in each and every person.
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Price: $14.95 Format: Paperback - 132 Pages 5.5 x 8.5 Publisher: Hanshi Wisdom Press
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52 Weekly Ascensions to Empower Your Life
Based on the teachings in the author’s book, Self-Revealization Acceptance – Your Divine Right to Live in Joy and Freedom. The profound knowledge offered herein takes the student and practitioner a step further while remaining grounded in reality and empowers the individual to ascend to higher levels of consciousness than previously attained by any method ever taught: religious or secular. As you practice and develop the power of Self-Revealization Acceptance, the divine right to live in joy and freedom is attained that will forever unleash the innate Creative Power of the Universe in each and every person.
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The Living Tao - Meditations on the Tao Te Ching to Empower Your Life
The Living Tao presents eighty-one original poems followed by the author's commentary relating each to the physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of life, based on the Chinese notion of yin and yang. It was written because the Truth should be explained for every generation, without intellectual pronouncements that so often accompany this type of work. The result is a guide for living that can empower you to achieve meaning and fulfillment in your life.
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Price: $14.95 Format: Paperback - 170 Pages 5.5 x 8.5 Publisher: Hanshi Wisdom Press
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The Living Tao presents eighty-one original poems followed by the author's commentary relating each to the physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of life, based on the Chinese notion of yin and yang. It was written because the Truth should be explained for every generation, without intellectual pronouncements that so often accompany this type of work. The result is a guide for living that can empower you to achieve meaning and fulfillment in your life.
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Cherry Blossoms for Children - Life Lessons to Grow By
In this little, children's chapter book, you will meet the main characters that weave throughout all of the stories that are set in ancient Japan. You will meet Mokubei, a wise man, and his young friend, Tomo-san; his dog, Kidu, and various other characters to help tell the tales. Each of the stories has a happy ending and a moral to reinforce the important lesson to be learned. These tales are sure to be a joy for parents, teachers, and young readers of elementary school age.
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Price: $14.95 Format: Paperback - 164 Pages 5.5 x 8.5 Publisher: Hanshi Wisdom Press
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In this little, children's chapter book, you will meet the main characters that weave throughout all of the stories that are set in ancient Japan. You will meet Mokubei, a wise man, and his young friend, Tomo-san; his dog, Kidu, and various other characters to help tell the tales. Each of the stories has a happy ending and a moral to reinforce the important lesson to be learned. These tales are sure to be a joy for parents, teachers, and young readers of elementary school age.
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The Hanshi of Central Park - Book One in the Hanshi David Mann Adventure Series
The explosive first novel in the Hanshi David Mann adventure series. Hanshi is the highest rank attainable in the martial arts world. To receive this rank, a man must be a very skilled and field-proven warrior, an exemplary teacher, and a leader of men. One morning Hanshi David Mann inadvertently becomes involved in a NYPD drug bust gone wrong and his life is forever changed.
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Price: $16.95 Format: Paperback - 304 Pages 6 x 9 Publisher: Hanshi Warrior Press
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The explosive first novel in the Hanshi David Mann adventure series. Hanshi is the highest rank attainable in the martial arts world. To receive this rank, a man must be a very skilled and field-proven warrior, an exemplary teacher, and a leader of men. One morning Hanshi David Mann inadvertently becomes involved in a NYPD drug bust gone wrong and his life is forever changed.
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The Hanshi in Brussels - Book Two in the Hanshi David Mann Adventure Series
In the long awaited follow-up to The Hanshi of Central Park. NATO Headquarters is blown up and terrorists demand an exorbitant amount of money, or they will begin killing world leaders until their demands are met. As part of an arrangement with Interpol, Hanshi David Mann is pressed into service and soon becomes involved with multiple factions seeking world domination. As well, the Hanshi must elude major law enforcement agencies when he discovers that they are responsible for supplying massive arms for African nations. If you liked The Hanshi of Central Park, you're going to love this one!
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Price: $16.95 Format: Paperback - 274 Pages 6 x 9 Publisher: Hanshi Warrior Press
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In the long awaited follow-up to The Hanshi of Central Park. NATO Headquarters is blown up and terrorists demand an exorbitant amount of money, or they will begin killing world leaders until their demands are met. As part of an arrangement with Interpol, Hanshi David Mann is pressed into service and soon becomes involved with multiple factions seeking world domination. As well, the Hanshi must elude major law enforcement agencies when he discovers that they are responsible for supplying massive arms for African nations. If you liked The Hanshi of Central Park, you're going to love this one!
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Price: $16.95 Format: Paperback - 274 Pages 6 x 9 Publisher: Hanshi Warrior Press
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The Frozen Man - A Tale of Neo-Ancient Terror
Have you met your demons? Have you met your guardian angels? Have your nightmares ever kept you from waking up? Have you ever been afraid to fall asleep? Have you ever feared what can erupt from within you without your permission? Have you ever had disturbing and perverse thoughts you could not control or make vanish? Don't be surprised that you can ... or you can't.
The Frozen Man is an adult, horror short story.
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Price: $9.95 Format: Paperback - 140 Pages 5 x 8 Publisher: Hanshi Wisdom Press
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ABRACADAVER - And Other Satories and Poems
“Satories” is correct: the author’s pun for enlightening short stories and poems composed over a period of time that shows the development of Kaufman’s artistic development. In Abracadaver you will learn what happens when a detective investigates the absquatulation of someone who hasn’t disappeared … things ARE what they seem to be. Strangers tells the story of two completely different people coming to terms with their attraction to each other. Final Port tells of the sinking of a merchant vessel and the conflict resolution between shipmates. The fight scene from The Hanshi in Brussels is followed by 8 poetic forms.
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Price: $9.95 Format: Paperback - 140 Pages 5 x 8 Publisher: Hanshi Wisdom Press
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“Satories” is correct: the author’s pun for enlightening short stories and poems composed over a period of time that shows the development of Kaufman’s artistic development. In Abracadaver you will learn what happens when a detective investigates the absquatulation of someone who hasn’t disappeared … things ARE what they seem to be. Strangers tells the story of two completely different people coming to terms with their attraction to each other. Final Port tells of the sinking of a merchant vessel and the conflict resolution between shipmates. The fight scene from The Hanshi in Brussels is followed by 8 poetic forms.
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Zen and the Art of Stickfighting
This straight-forward book illustrates the proper method for anyone who wants to learn the basics of self- defense with a walking stick, cane, or umbrella. These everyday implements are legal to carry and can be wielded just as effectively as a Japanese bo, a wooden staff, or a Brooklyn baseball bat. You will learn how to select a "stick," grip it correctly, and apply simple but effective self-defense techniques against a variety of attacks. The Art of Stick Fighting is your road map to mastering this path of self-defense.
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Price: $16.95 Format: Paperback - 151 Pages 8.5 x 11 Publisher: Contemporary (McGraw-Hill)
This straight-forward book illustrates the proper method for anyone who wants to learn the basics of self- defense with a walking stick, cane, or umbrella. These everyday implements are legal to carry and can be wielded just as effectively as a Japanese bo, a wooden staff, or a Brooklyn baseball bat. You will learn how to select a "stick," grip it correctly, and apply simple but effective self-defense techniques against a variety of attacks. The Art of Stick Fighting is your road map to mastering this path of self-defense.
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Price: $16.95 Format: Paperback - 151 Pages 8.5 x 11 Publisher: Contemporary (McGraw-Hill)
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