Painstakingly researched, 30 accurate, detailed illustrations depict the samurai and the tools of their trade: koshozan helmets, armor of metal and leather, su-yari spears, a wall-gun, and other weaponry used on horseback, at sea, and in training.

A young ninja wants a snowball fight for Christmas, and he just might get his holiday wish in this picture book with graphic novel–inspired illustrations that celebrate the spirit of giving, Samurai style. It’s snowing on Christmas Eve! Yukio loves snowball fights, but none of the other ninjas will play with him for fear of landing on Santa’s naughty list. Can Yukio chase Santa away from Ninja Village, or will a Samurai Santa thwart Yukio’s plan? An epic snowball fight later, one thing’s for sure: this is going to be Yukio’s best Christmas ever.

The myths of the noble Samurai and the sinister Ninja are filled with romantic fantasy and fallacy. Samurai and Ninja expert Antony Cummins shatters the myths and exposes the true nature of these very real--and very lethal--medieval Japanese warriors. The Samurai and Ninja were, in fact, brutal killing machines trained in torture and soaked in machismo. Many were skilled horsemen and sword-fighting specialists, while others were masters of deception and sabotage. Some fought for loyalty, others for personal gain. What these warriors all shared in common was their unflinching personal bravery, skill and brutality. In Samurai and Ninja, Cummins separates myth from reality and shows why the Japanese were the greatest warriors of all time: He describes the Samurai and the Ninja as they really were in earlier times when battles raged across Japan--not in later times when war became obsolete and Japanese warriors became philosophers, scholars and courtiers. He describes the social context of the day and the feudal world into which the warriors were trained to fight and die for their lords. He exposes the essentially brutal nature of warfare in medieval Japan. This book is illuminated by many rare Japanese manuscripts and texts which are translated into English for the very first time.

The Samurai Handbook is packed with short bios of the most famous samurai in history and their death-defying feats. Readers will also learn about amazing Japanese weaponry, insane samurai armor and helmets, cool castle defenses, and even what kind of warrior they would be in feudal Japan. This heavily illustrated handbook is packed with everything you’d ever want to know about samurai: *The samurai code *The ways of the warlords *Life in feudal Japan *Samurai armor and clothing *Generals’ powerful helmets *Weapons, from spears and longbows to early firearms *What happened during the Japanese civil war *How feudal battles were fought *Japanese families and clans *The bravest samurai generals *The most famous samurai in Japanese history *Hidden passageways and other castle secrets *How to capture a castle *Battle match-ups: Who would win in a fight? *Women in battle *Your own samurai style: What kind of warrior would you be?

"Overwatch: An Adult Coloring Book" is an epic volume of art capturing the spirit and wonder of Blizzard Entertainment's award-winning top game of 2016. This deluxe coloring book showcases the video game's artistry through more than 75 pieces of concept art, paintings, and sketches. With breathtaking images of Overwatch's characters, settings, and thrilling adventures, this coloring book has something for every Overwatch fan.

Come on a journey with artist Matthew Lin as he takes you back into medieval Japan - a time of martial arts, stealth and the code of Bushido! Have fun and colour 21 unique Samurai and Ninjas, drawn in Chibi style, from Matthew's imagination and brought to life for everyone to enjoy! From the powerful general to the sneaky ninja, this book has a great range of outfits and weapons, waiting for you to bring alive with colour and your imagination! A total of 44 pages with the illustration on one side to protect each piece and for easy removal and display. Suitable for all ages and for coloured pencils, markers or crayons. All images are full bleed, page size is US Letter - 8.5 x 11 inches.

Japanese samurai are celebrated in this treasury of 16 powerful illustrations. Color a 10th-century warrior in full regalia, a 12th-century mounted samurai, a 16th-century warlord, and more.