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The late 19th century saw a dynamic growth of contacts between Western countries and the Far East. Along with the increase in travel came a wave of educational opportunities for Americans and Europeans to gain first-hand experience of living in countries such as China, India, and Japan. Likewise, adventurous individuals from the Orient made their way to the West. Scholars, politicians, and business people became experts in their adapted culture. Some learned the native language and became experts in their second culture, often writing and lecturing on a variety of topics, including martial ...

A lean strategy is about gaining a competitive edge by offering better quality products at competitive prices and making a sustainable profit by eliminating waste through engaging employees in discovering deeper ways to think about their own jobs and smarter ways of working together. In its current form, lean has been radically effective, but its true powers have yet to be harnessed. The Lean Strategy harnesses that power and delivers a new way of creating value from lean.

Have you ever been at a party, a concert, or a wedding where someone pulled out the harmonica and led everyone in a great song? What fun! The harmonica has been around for centuries, providing lots of great music and enjoyment. One great thing about the harmonica that has made it so popular is that it is so easy to learn, and bring with you wherever you go. In this audiobook, How To Play Harmonica, you will learn what you need to know in order to teach yourself the harmonica.

SPINE-CHILLING BODY HORROR FICTION Monstrous transplants. Appalling amputations. Bizarre implants. Nightmarish forms of body enhancements. Disturbing, perverse, often gut-wrenching stories--all between the covers of this anthology. Here are 20 tales by some of today's best horror, suspense, and science fiction writers. The short stories are not for those who are faint of heart or squeamish, or who are easily offended by nasty language, bloody violence, and freakish body augmentations. You've been warned! Bootstrap--The Binds of Lasolastica -- Michael Bailey Idol -- Michael Laimo Unplugged -...

As the twenty-year anniversary of losing his father in the 9/11 disaster approaches, Bryan Rogers takes a sabbatical from his job as a Seattle neurosurgery PA to sail around the world. Halfway through his trip, he felt compelled to enter Yemen's bloody civil war to use his medical skills to save the children. A year into his peace mission, he stumbles on a terrorist plot that would eclipse the one that took his dad, and he is the only person that can thwart it; an around the world chase ensues. The Stones of Yemen will carry readers deep into Yemen's war-torn mountains and into the souls of...

There is a thin wall between our world and that of the Fae. During times of war, it is easily stepped through. The passions and emotions stirred by violence and combat bleed over, and the supernatural often awake from long slumber to meddle in mortal affairs. But there have always been those among us who have been willing to meet the supernatural threat with cold steel, burning hearts, and grim determination.

Short Stories and Flash Fiction This is the fourth anthology of short stories and flash fiction from the Blackwood Writers Group (South Australia). Speculative Fiction: Science Fiction and Fantasy with touches of HorrorYou will see stories that examine how the strings that hold a marriage together are strained in Andrew Loves His Wife, a scientist manages to elevate his discovery above what he’d expected in High Note, a new recruit in a near-Orwellian society is assigned to the effort in War Footing, and a young girl finds that she and her pet kitten share a very close bond that will make...

There is something quite special about this fine collection of tales of terror from the Sceptered Isle, each and every one crafted in the dead of the night by twisted, fevered minds, who have brought the darkest denizens of the blackest shadows crawling and slithering to life to terrify those brave souls amongst you who dare to listen.

This anthology presents an assortment of seven articles from the Journal of Asian Martial Arts that deal with Japanese weaponry: archery, short staff, naganita polearm, and test cutting (tamashigiri) with the long sword. A few articles are highly academic and others are easier reading, based on interviews or actual practice. There is a common theme: the importance of these to Japanese martial traditions.

The Seven Victories of the Divine Child is a thought-provoking spiritual guide which introduces real-life, practical, and proven universal wisdom tools which can be used to overcome the seven battles we all come face-to-face with throughout our lives. By shining a light on common myths and misconceptions that many people have accepted for centuries, this step-by-step guide provides answers we've been searching for regarding our soul's purpose, forgiveness, and finding inner peace to name a few.

John Wilson (acclaimed arts and culture reporter and journalist, and presenter of Front Row, Newsnight Review and Pick of the Week) meets up with a variety of public figures from such diverse fields as food, mathematics, politics, writing and music, and takes them back to the influential schools, teachers and early workplaces they may have forgotten, but which have not forgotten them.

The practice of judo katas has changed over time as a result of perceived purpose. The chapters in this anthology were written by seven authorities in judo history and practice. Their writings clarify the purpose of kata and thus its mode of practice and their place in competition. In 1926, a contest occurred in which thirty-seven of the finest judoka in Japan competed before the Emperor Hirohito. The first chapter by Robert W. Smith details the techniques utilized by each master and also compares their skills with today’s judo practitioners. The next two chapters by Dr. Llyr Jones and ...

Sometimes the workplace can be a real horror show. Yet most people head off to work every day, dreading what the day will bring. Will the office cougher show up today, spewing germs and farting their way around the cubicles? How about that hazmat situation in the office kitchen? Something is starting to go bad, and it may be more than just what’s in the fridge. Unfortunately, you need that paycheck, so you’ve got no choice. You could take a sick day. But you’ve already taken too many, and the boss is watching.

A collection of some of the best short stories published by Circlet Press and then featured in the Nobilis Erotica podcast, "[T]he best podcast of erotic speculative fiction in the known universe".

This book provides a step-by-step approach toward enhancing spiritual wisdom by sharing how to address any issue experienced in our daily lives such as: issues involving marriage, problematic friendships, provides steps to properly managing finances by using Biblical guidelines, and understanding why bad things sometimes happen to good people.

Join my on my journey to recovery. I've spent a majority of my life catering to others (Primarily women), scared to speak up for myself, and being in one failed relationship after another. I'll talk about how I've learned to set boundaries, forgive myself and others, solve problems, and allow others that solve their own problems. This is a story of redemption. Email: codependentloveaddict@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/codependentloveaddict/

When Dr. Will Freeman, a struggling, widowed university professor, is laid off from his position at the local university, his life begins to take a sharp downward spiral. A reprieve comes in the form of a one-foot-long claw that is proffered to him, along with a substantial amount of money and an offer to join a team in search of the creature to which the claw may belong. With nothing to lose and everything to gain, he accepts the invitation to join the expedition to the Canadian Arctic.

Conversations about returning to the land.

Join me, Michael Jones, on my travels and adventures in life. After a two-year hiatus, I'm back for season 5 on a new podcast creator network, Acast. Follow me each week as I try to make sense of my little world and the world at large.WolfStag is a podcast dedicated to mental health, self-care, creativity, nature and life. It really is for all of you out there who are looking for your happy. Each week we will look at different topics all dedicated to making the most out of life... along with some stories and funny moments along the way! I may even throw in the odd poem! Hosted on Acast. See ...

We might not be experts each of us and we certainly don’t know everything. But we all have a story, an experience, a job or just an interesting fact. I’m Mike Jones and each week with my good friend Carrie Ann Stevens, we will be discussing anything and everything in our brand new podcast… I Don’t Know Much, But…There is sure to be Tears and Laughter, sometimes both together. Wow moments and ahh moments. Hit Subscribe now to make sure you don’t miss a single episode. Available from all good podcast providers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.