Found insideThe book comprises three parts. Found insideThe Book of Ninja begins with an in-depth introduction to the history of Fujibayashi's scripture. The teachings themselves, appealingly rendered in this translation, then take us into the secrets of guerrilla warfare and espionage. Found insideThis eBook also contains a bonus book club leadership guide and discussion questions. We hope you’ll share this book with your friends, neighbors and colleagues and can’t wait to hear what you have to say about it. First, this volume describes the communicative background of two online discussion forums dedicated to the study of historical arms and armor. Delve into the world of Alita in this glossy hardback filled with concept art, stills and interviews with the creatives, including Rodriguez and Cameron. 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This book fills a gap in the training of the modern swordsman by providing bojuto drills to supplement formal class activities. Both single and two-person drills are presented, including some common iaido and kenjutsu. Found inside – Page 189Very few genuine antique Damascus swords can now be obtained , although there are some of old Persian manufacture which are probably as valuable as the ... Highly decorated ancient pistols and fint - lock guns are also offered for sale . "For use with the fifth edition Player's handbook, Monster manual, and Dungeon master's guide, this book provides the setting, story, and character options needed to participate in a D&D game anywhere along the Sword Coast of Faeraun"- ... Spanning the period from the great migrations to the Renaissance, this book presents a selection from a very large body of photographs and research and gives a full and detailed record of the swords of that turbulent time. 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