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  Musashi

  by Eiji Yoshikawa

  The classic samurai novel about the real exploits of the most famous swordsman. Miyamoto Musashi was the child of an era when Japan was emerging from decades of civil strife. Lured to the great Battle of Sekigahara in 1600 by the hope of becoming a samurai--without really knowing what it meant--he regains consciousness after the battle to find himself lying defeated, dazed and wounded among thousands of the... (more)
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  Musashi: Book 1

  The Way of the Samurai

  by Eiji Yoshikawa

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  Musashi: Book 3

  The Way of the Sword

  by Eiji Yoshikawa

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  Musashi: Book 2

  The Art of War

  by Eiji Yoshikawa

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  The Martial Artist's Book of Five Rings: The Definitive Interpretation of Miyamoto Musashi's Classic Book of Strategy

  by Steve Kaufman, Musashi Miyamoto

  An interpretation of "The Book of Five Rings", the ancient text on the Samurai code which has been used by many as a means to understanding contemporary Japanese business. This interpretation, however, is specifically for the marital artist, as it was originally intended.
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  The Book of Five Rings

  A Classic Text on the Japanese Way of the Sword

  by Musashi Miyamoto

  The Book of Five Rings is one of the most insightful texts on the subtle arts of confrontation and victory to emerge from Asian culture. Written not only for martial artists but for anyone who wants to apply the timeless principles of this text to their life, the book analyzes the process of struggle and mastery over conflict that underlies every level of human interaction. The Book of Five Rings was composed... (more)
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  Sword in the Boardroom

  by Steve Kaufman

  "winning for the benefit of all concerned." There is no other way! In a synthesis of the teachings of Musashi's Book of Five Rings and Sun Tzu's Art of War (two of the author's best selling books) Mr. Kaufman expresses the views of the masters to address realistic strategies for the development of negotiation skills for todays world without ambiguous metaphor and academic phraseology. This book readily dispels the... (more)
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  The Lady of the Rings: Musashi's Book of Five Rings Strategy Interpreted for Women

  by Steve Kaufman

  The phenomenal success of the author's original interpretation of Musashi's Book of Five Rings was the inspiration that eventually led to the creation of this volume. A chance meeting of two incredibly diverse human beings led to a collaboration that came as a result of their own personal relationship. Hanshi Kaufman taught the principles of the "Rings" to Ann Davis, a successful restauranteur, over a period... (more)
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  Monk-Son of Kunlun: Book One of the Khalduni Wars Series

  by MJ Bridger

  The peace of the mountain town of Kunlun is shattered when it is invaded by the forces of a general from the east. Kai, the orphaned foster-son of the monks of Kunlun, eludes capture thanks to the intervention of the wandering warrior known as Musashi. Shortly after their escape, the two men cross paths with a winged giant called Krell and a warrior woman from the west named Brynja, who agree to aid Kai in his... (more)
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  Forbidden History: Book Two of the Khalduni Wars Series

  by Mj Bridger

  Kai, his friends and the survivors of the siege of Xiaodan find their way to the Kingdom of Xiang-Lan. However their reception is less than the heroic welcome expected. Suspected of collusion with the barbarous Chi-You, Kai and his friends must work to gain the trust of the ruling elite of Xiang-Lan and delve into its history in the hope that nestled somewhere in the recorded past lies the means by which they can... (more)