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  • A Premature Election

    And Other Tales from the Lake

    by John Stevens ...
    Steve Stevens has never been the hero of anyone’s story—least of all his own. Mediocre at sports, unlucky in love, and fresh off years of wandering abroad, he returns to his lakeside hometown hoping to reboot his life. He gets more than he bargained for when he’s drafted into running for mayor against a ruthless businessman determined to swallow his family farm whole.As if that weren’t enough, ... Read more

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  • One Robe, One Bowl

    The Zen Poetry of Ryokan

    by John Stevens ...
    The hermit-monk Ryokan, long beloved in Japan both for his poetry and for his character, belongs in the tradition of the great Zen eccentrics of China and Japan. His reclusive life and celebration of nature and the natural life also bring to mind his younger American contemporary, Thoreau. Ryokan's poetry is that of the mature Zen master, its deceptive simplicity revealing an art that surpasses ... Read more

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  • Lust for Enlightenment

    Buddhism and Sex

    by John Stevens ...
    Over the centuries, Buddhism has responded to sexuality in a variety of fascinating ways, sometimes suppressing the sexual urge, sometimes sublimating it, sometimes cultivating it, and, on the highest levels, transforming it. This book reveals how Buddhists, beginning with Shakyamuni Buddha himself, relate to the "inner fire" that drives humankind. Included are chapters on the Buddha’s love life ... Read more

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  • Albert Gallatin

    Enriched edition. Shaping America's Financial Future: The Political Legacy of Albert Gallatin

    In "Albert Gallatin," John Austin Stevens delves into the life and legacy of one of America's most significant yet underappreciated statesmen. Through meticulous research and a narrative style that blends biographical detail with a rich historical context, Stevens captures Gallatin's contributions to the founding principles of the United States, particularly in finance and diplomacy. Employing a ... Read more

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  • Budo Secrets

    Teachings of the Martial Arts Masters

    by John Stevens ...
    In *budo—*which can be translated as "the way of brave and enlightened activity"—martial arts and spirituality merge at the highest level of skill. Budo Secrets contains the essential teachings of budo's greatest masters of Kendo, Karate, Judo, Aikido, and other disciplines. Timely and instructive, these writings are not just for martial artists—they're for anyone who wants to live life more ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

  • The Shambhala Guide to Aikido

    by John Stevens ...
    Aikido is the "Art of Peace," a discipline that emphasizes harmony and the peaceful resolution of conflict. Far more than a self-defense technique, Aikido is a physical and spiritual discipline that aims at unifying the body and spirit with the natural forces of the universe, fostering compassion, wisdom, and fearlessness.This book introduces the basic principles and practices of this popular ... Read more

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  • Napoleon Bonaparte

    This work analyzes the life and achievements of Napoleon in the most exhilarating manner. He is not seen through the eyes of a scholar or historian but a common man who is highly amazed and flabbergasted at his achievements and conquests. The work portrays Napoleon as a hero highlighting his personal and political triumphs. ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • Zen Bow, Zen Arrow

    The Life and Teachings of Awa Kenzo, the Archery Master from Zen in the Art of Archery

    by John Stevens ...
    The life and inspirational teachings of Awa Kenzo, the Japanese master archer first introduced in the martial arts classic Zen in the Art of ArcheryA Zen and kyudo (archery) master, Awa Kenzo (1880–1939) first gained worldwide renown after the publication of Eugen Herrigel's cult classic Zen in the Art of Archery in 1953. Kenzo lived and taught at a pivotal time in Japan's history, when martial ... Read more

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  • Invincible Warrior

    by John Stevens ...
    Invincible Warrior tells the fascinating story of the life of Morihei Ueshiba (1883–1969), whose quest for the true meaning of warriorship led to the creation of the martial art called Aikido, "The Art of Peace." Ueshiba—whose name means "abundant peace"—is considered by many to be one of the greatest martial artists who ever lived. His documented ability to disarm any attacker, throw a dozen men ... Read more

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  • Gustavus Adolphus

    by John Stevens ...
    Among the persons whose genius, heroism and force of character influenced events, and won commanding game, in the seventeenth century, Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden is justly regarded of the first. The War of Thirty Years, a long and terrible struggle between Catholicism and Protestantism, largely influenced by the rivalry and bitter hostility between France and the House of Austria, called out the ... Read more

    $1.14 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Echowake

    A Dystopian, Steampunk, Fantasy Novel

    Series Book 1 - The Echowake Saga
    Soaring through the skies on the backs of air whales, Trede is always on the run. He’s plagued by a mysterious curse, black nightmares that strike down those around him at random. He spends his life traveling the Scorch, running from the dark.Until one day, this evil force takes a more solid form. A powerful Mystic appears and attempts to end him. After narrowly escaping, Trede receives a rare ... Read more

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  • The Way of Judo

    A Portrait of Jigoro Kano and His Students

    by John Stevens ...
    A martial arts biography of the legendary founder of judo, Jigoro Kano, and the colorful coterie of disciples who wanted to carry on his legacyKodokan judo, one of the most well-known martial arts in the world today, was originated by Jigoro Kano (1860–1938), a martial artist and career educator who developed the art after studying several types of jujutsu, sumo, and Western wrestling. Openness ... Read more

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