It is 2019. The Global Conveyor Belt, Earth’s natural climate regulator, has stopped and triggers many major natural disasters worldwide which forces humankind into a new beginning and spawns a new evolution of our species. In the face of dwindling resources and possible extinction, will humankind fall to division and corruption or will they band together and live peacefully alongside their Zen brethren?

Zen Rising is a special collection of the most beloved teaching stories in the Zen tradition. They all trace back to the classical time when Sage and Seeker sat together and reflected on the inner truths these stories embodied. As the Quest for Awakening is intrinsic to the human experience, these tales are just as vibrant today as when they were first told. For this book, the author selected the stories he uses in his teachings. Each of us is part Sage and part Seeker, part Scholar and part Fool. We find these aspects of ourselves mired in confusion, struggling with paradox, and ecstatic with flashes of enlightenment as page-by-page we take this Journey of Life.

This fascinating history tells the story of the people of Japan, from ancient teenage priest-queens to teeming hordes of salarymen, a nation that once sought to conquer China, yet also shut itself away for two centuries in self-imposed seclusion. First revealed to Westerners in the chronicles of Marco Polo, Japan was a legendary faraway land defended by a fearsome Kamikaze storm and ruled by a divine sovereign. It was the terminus of the Silk Road, the furthest end of the known world, a fertile source of inspiration for European artists, and an enduring symbol of the mysterious East. In recent times, it has become a powerhouse of global industry, a nexus of popular culture, and a harbinger of post-industrial decline. With intelligence and wit, author Jonathan Clements blends documentary and storytelling styles to connect the past, present and future of Japan, and in broad yet detailed strokes reveals a country of paradoxes: a modern nation steeped in ancient traditions; a democracy with an emperor as head of state; a famously safe society built on 108 volcanoes resting on the world's most active earthquake zone; a fast-paced urban and technologically advanced country whose land consists predominantly of mountains and forests. Among the chapters in this Japanese history book are: The Way of the Gods: Prehistoric and Mythical Japan A Game of Thrones: Minamoto vs. Taira Time Warp: 200 Years of Isolation The Stench of Butter: Restoration and Modernization The New Breed: The Japanese Miracle

"Ninja Rising: A Life Dedicated to Ninjutsu" is an immersive exploration of the world of ninjas, offering a captivating journey into their history, combat skills, and life philosophy. This book follows the transformational path of a dedicated ninja, from their early origins and ancestral influences to their initiation rituals and rigorous training. Readers are introduced to the art of embracing shadows, learning about the ninja's stealth and camouflage techniques, as well as their extensive arsenal of tools and equipment. Tales of espionage, surveillance, and counterintelligence showcase the ninja's exceptional ability to gather information unnoticed. The book delves into the intense physical and mental training that shapes a ninja into a master, unveiling their remarkable physical prowess, mental focus, and expertise in weaponry, particularly the sword. The connection between ninjas and the natural world is explored through elemental techniques. Throughout the book, readers encounter stories of the ninja's trials and triumphs, facing adversity, and seeking personal growth. Legends and historical figures are revealed, alongside the enduring impact of ninjas on popular culture. "Ninja Rising" concludes by summarizing the transformative journey of a life dedicated to ninjutsu, inspiring readers to embrace their own paths of discipline, perseverance, and self-discovery.

Ravenswood is a small town builing nand repairing from the last time the entity known as HE has once walked the earth and began HIS disrtuctive wave of terror, as to where the towns orginal saviors and began to seve the town. The Ravenscroft family had became known throughout the town as the ones who were bound to the land and were the only family to be able to combat the forces of HE and all of HIS henctmen. Here we come across the last of the bllodline, Kimberly; she arrived in Ravenswood and began to take her place. What was in store for this young woman and how will she be able to prevent the enevitable attack from HE?

Here you'll find stories that are burried inside of all of us, they are 16 stories made to help the Heart. The Heart to Beleive in Onesself once more.