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1	The Book of Five Rings more books like this by Miyamoto Mushashi, William Scott Wilson (Translator) Here 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 leaders in all professions, the book analyzes the process of struggle and mastery over conflict that underlies every level of human interaction. "The Book of Five Rings "--which has ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.76! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Taiko: An Epic Novel of War and Glory in Feudal Japan more books like this by Eiji Yoshikawa, William Scott Wilson (Translator) In the tempestuous closing decades of the sixteenth century, the Empire of Japan writhes in chaos as the shogunate crumbles and rival warlords battle for supremacy. Warrior monks in their armed citadels block the road to the capital; castles are destroyed, villages plundered, fields put to the torch. Amid this devastation, three men dream of ... see all copies from $4.29! new only from $21.69! \| first editions \| SVS
3	The Unfettered Mind: Writings of the Zen Master to the Sword Master more books like this by Takuan Soho, William Scott Wilson (Translator) So succinct are the author's insights that these writings have outlasted the dissolution of the samurai class to come down to the present and be read for guidance and inspiration by the captains of business and industry, as well as those devoted to the practice of the martial arts in their modern form. see all copies from $2.84! new only from $5.21! \| first editions \| SVS
4	The Lone Samurai: The Life of Miyamoto Musashi more books like this by William Scott Wilson The first biography of this world-renowned and undefeated swordsman, The Lone Samurai follows the dramatic escapades of Musashi - author of The Book of Five Rings - from his initial victory at the age of 13 to his early 'retirement' at 30 to pursue a more spiritual path. Wilson provides a riveting account of Musashi's trials and his triumphs, as ... see all copies from $10.50! new only from $10.50! \| first editions \| SVS
5	The Unfettered Mind: Writings of the Zen Master to a Master Swordsman more books like this by Takuan Soho, William Scott Wilson (Translator), Takuan In a life-and-death situation of being sword-tip to sword-tip with the enemy, where should the swordsman put his mind? This is the first question posed in the first of three essays written by a Zen master for the guidance of samurai swordsmen. Among the other questions that arise are the difference between the right mind and the confused mind, ... see all copies from $11.40! new only from $11.40! \| first editions \| SVS
6	The Life-Giving Sword: Secret Teachings from the House of the Shogun more books like this by Yagyu Munenori, William Scott Wilson (Translator) This is a translation of an important classic on Zen swordfighting. Yagyu Munenori was so widely renowned that he was appointed official sword instructor to two Tokugawa shoguns. (The position was always coveted by Miyamoto Musashi, but he never succeeded in gaining the post). Yagyu's style is known as the Shinkage-ryu style, for centuries the ... see all copies from $9.65! new only from $11.40! \| first editions \| SVS
7	Hegakure: The Book of the Samurai more books like this by Yamamoto Tsunetomo, William Scott Wilson (Translator) Hagakure ("In the Shadow of Leaves") is a manual for the samurai classes consisting of a series of short anecdotes and reflections that give both insight and instruction-in the philosophy and code of behavior that foster the true spirit of Bushido-the Way of the Warrior. It is not a book of philosophy as most would understand the word: it is a ... see all copies from $10.00! new only from $11.50! \| SVS
8	Ideals of the Samurai more books like this by William Scott Wilson (Photographer), Gregory Lee (Photographer) Translated and introduced by accomplished Japanese language and literature scholar William Scott Wilson, this anthology compiles the writings of 12 samurai warriors and paints a cultural picture of feudal Japan between the 13th and 17th centuries. Each warrior's text is preceded by a brief summary of his life and career. What emerges from this ... see all copies from $3.50! new only from $3.78! \| first editions \| SVS
9	The 36 Secret Strategies of the Martial Arts: The Classic Chinese Guide for Success in War, Business, and Life more books like this by Hiroshi Moriya, William Scott Wilson (Translator) The 36 Secret Strategies of the Martial Arts is a collection of ancient Chinese maxims that encapsulate some of the Far East's most cunning tactics for battle and deception. Each of these strategies represents a distilled nugget of Chinese wisdom. In the early 1980s, Hiroshi Moriya, an acknowledged authority on Chinese culture and philosophy, ... see all copies from $10.16! new only from $11.40! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Budoshoshinshu: The Warrior's Primer of Daidoji Yuzan more books like this by Jack Vaughn (Editor), Gary M Haskins (Illustrator), William Scott Wilson (Translator) This 17th-century text written for the education and guidance of Japanese warriors delineates the ethics, morality, and daily duties of a class of people dedicated to honor and courage. see all copies from $9.00! new only from $9.43! \| SVS
11 view cover	The Flowering Spirit: Classic Teachings on the Art of No by Zeami, William Scott Wilson (Translator) This is a new translation of "Fushikaden", the fifteenth-century classic text by Zeami, founder of the No theatre. In addition to describing the art of the theatre, it provides valuable teachings on the aesthetics and spiritual culture of Japan. The lessons on the actor's art are based on a philosophical outlook on life. No was the art form of ... see all copies from $10.69! new only from $12.10! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	The Demon's Sermon on the Martial Arts more books like this by Issai Chozanshi, William Scott Wilson Chozanshi was a swordsman with a deep understanding of Taoism, Buddhism, Confucianism and Shinto. "The Demon's Sermon" is a masterful syncretic treatment of these philosophies and religions, bringing their central meanings to bear on the essence of the martial arts. The demon delivering the sermon is the long-nosed half-man, half-bird Tengu, a ... see all copies from $11.50! new only from $11.50! \| SVS
13	Yojokun: Life Lessons from a Samurai more books like this by Kaibara Ekiken, William Scott Wilson (Translator) The dawn of the 17th century saw peace descend on Japan. With the value of their martial skills on the decline, the samurai sought new spiritual, moral, psychological, and physical moorings. Tsunetomo Yamamoto, author of the now-classic Hagakure, combined a Confucian sense of justice with a Zen-influenced abandonment of the ego to espouse loyalty ... see all copies from $9.99! new only from $9.99! \| SVS
14	Hagakure by Tsunetomo; Wilson Yamamoto, William Scott This guidebook aims to be an inspiration for students of martial arts, or anyone interested in achieving an understanding of life. see all copies from $13.99!
15	Aids to bacteriology. more books like this by Hew William Scott-Wilson see all copies from $20.74!

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