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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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  • 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

    $1.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 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

    $19.99 CAD

  • 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

    $19.99 CAD

  • Lost in the Light

    A Dystopian, Steampunk, Fantasy Novel

    by John G. Stevens ...
    Series Book 3 - The Echowake Saga
    The heroes of Sedenza narrowly defeated Proteus, his magical Storm-weapon and the entire Outcast army. But not without great loss.At the battle’s climax, Trede, the entity known as Wellborne, and the Outcasts disappeared in a flash of blinding light. After such an unexplainable phenomenon, no one is sure the fight is truly over. However, life strives on. Cassidy wrestles with her new assignment: ... Read more

    $1.36 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 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

    $19.19 CAD

  • 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

    $15.99 CAD

  • The Art of Peace

    by Morihei Ueshiba ...
    Translated by John Stevens ...
    The inspirational teachings in this collection show that the real way of the warrior is based on compassion, wisdom, fearlessness, and love of nature. The teachings are drawn from the talks and writings of Morihei Ueshiba, founder of the popular Japanese martial art of Aikido, a mind-body discipline he called the "Art of Peace," which offers a nonviolent way to victory in the face of conflict. ... Read more

    $18.39 CAD

  • 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

    $23.99 CAD

  • Japan travel guide

    A destination guide to the wonderland of the Japanese

    by John steven ...
    Discover the land of the rising sun with our comprehensive travel guide to japan! From the bustling street of Tokyo to the tranquil,gardens of kyoto this book is your resource for exploring one of the world's major at fascinating countriesWith detailed information on the best place to visit,eat and stay our guide book is perfect for anyone looking to make the most of their trip to japanYou'll find ... Read more

    $4.11 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Medieval Romance

    Themes and Approaches

    by John Stevens ...
    Series series Routledge Library Editions: Medieval Culture, Society, & Religion
    The subjects of medieval romance are the great and permanent concerns of the human mind. A literature is best approached by newcomers, through its major achievements, the author of this book, originally published in 1973, maintains. The book’s discussion centres on the romances of Chaucer and Chrétien de Troyes, and on such texts as Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, the Roman de la Rose, and Malory ... Read more

    $60.45 CAD

  • CAPTURED-BY-THE-RUTHLESS-VIKING

    An Enemies to Lovers Norse Romance

    by John Steven Shem ...
    He took everything from her. Now he wants her too.Astrid never wanted to be a bride—especially not to the ruthless Viking warlord who destroyed her village and killed her father.But when Ragnor Bloodaxe arrives to collect his due, she has no choice. Marry him or watch her people starve. It's not really a choice at all.Ragnor doesn't expect his new wife to be beautiful. Or brave. Or completely ... Read more

    $0.99 CAD