The Complete Book of Five Rings is an authoritative version of Musashi's classic The Book of Five Rings, translated and annotated by a modern martial arts master, Kenji Tokitsu. Tokitsu has spent most of his life researching the legendary samurai swordsman and his works, and in this book he illuminates this seminal text, along with several other works by Musashi.

Hilarious, fascinating, and a roller coaster of dizzying, historical what-ifs, Napoleon's Hemorrhoids is a potpourri for serious historians and casual history buffs. In one of Phil Mason's many revelations, you'll learn that Communist jets were two minutes away from opening fire on American planes during the Cuban missile crisis, when they had to turn back as they were running out of fuel. You'll discover that before the Battle of Waterloo, Napoleon's painful hemorrhoids prevented him from mounting his horse to survey the battlefield.

If someone were to ask Jasmine Santos to describe the last few years of her life with a single word, it would definitely be a four-letter one. After 17 years - and countless broken bones and broken promises - she knows her window to compete in figure skating is coming to a close. But when the offer of a lifetime comes in from an arrogant idiot she's spent the last decade dreaming about pushing in the way of a moving bus, Jasmine might have to reconsider everything.

The bestselling fitness book for men who want to gain 25-35 pounds of lean muscle and lose as much fat or more in just 3-5 hours per week—and without giving up delicious foods or doing grueling workouts. Is Bigger Leaner Stronger a body building book that can help you pack on brain-shrinking amounts of muscle in 30 days flat? No. Is it a fitness nutrition book full of dubious diet and exercise “hacks” and “shortcuts” for melting belly fat faster than a roided hornet? Absolutely not.

The real stories behind the scenery of America’s national parks. For 12 years, Andrea Lankford lived in the biggest, most impressive national parks in the world, working a job she loved. She chaperoned baby sea turtles on their journey to sea. She pursued bad guys on her galloping patrol horse. She jumped into rescue helicopters bound for the heart of the Grand Canyon. She won arguments with bears. She slept with a few too many rattlesnakes. Hell yeah, it was the best job in the world! Fortunately, Andrea survived it.

Pulitzer Prize, Biography, 2016. Barbarian Days is William Finnegan's memoir of an obsession, a complex enchantment. Surfing only looks like a sport. To initiates it is something else entirely: a beautiful addiction, a demanding course of study, a morally dangerous pastime, a way of life.

When Edmund Hillary first conquered Mt. Everest, Sherpa Tenzing Norgay was at his side. Indeed, for as long as Westerners have been climbing the Himalaya, Sherpas have been the unsung heroes in the background. In August 2008, when eleven climbers lost their lives on K2, the world’s most dangerous peak, two Sherpas survived. They had emerged from poverty and political turmoil to become two of the most skillful mountaineers on earth. Based on unprecedented access and interviews, Buried in the Sky reveals their astonishing story for the first time.

Derick Lugo had never been hiking. He certainly couldn't imagine going more than a day without manicuring his goatee. But with a job cut short and no immediate plans, this fixture of the New York comedy scene began to think about what he might do with months of free time. He had heard of the Appalachian Trail, but he had never seriously considered attempting to hike all 2,184.2 miles of it. Suddenly he found himself asking, Could he do it?

When Ball Four was published in 1970, it created a firestorm. Bouton was called a Judas, a Benedict Arnold and a “social leper” for having violated the “sanctity of the clubhouse.” Baseball commissioner Bowie Kuhn tried to force Bouton to sign a statement saying the book wasn’t true. Ballplayers, most of whom hadn’t read it, denounced the book. It was even banned by a few libraries. Almost everyone else, however, loved Ball Four.

Destined to become a classic of adventure literature, The Last Season examines the extraordinary life of legendary backcountry ranger Randy Morgenson and his mysterious disappearance in California's unforgiving Sierra Nevada - mountains as perilous as they are beautiful. Eric Blehm's masterful work is a gripping detective story interwoven with the riveting biography of a complicated, original, and wholly fascinating man.

A hockey star, a one-night stand, and a baby neither of us planned. I never thought I’d see Wyatt Banks again until he walks back into my life as my client. He’s every woman’s fantasy: tall, smoldering, and built to ruin you in all the best ways. One night with him changed everything. He left without a word, leaving me with the biggest secret of my life…our son. As a PR expert, my job is to fix his image, not relive the heat of our past. But every time he looks at me, that same fire ignites, pulling me closer to the edge. I’m fighting to stay professional, but Wyatt isn’t making...

Small-town gossip just got an upgrade. The new hockey coach? Infuriating. Untouchable. And hotter than a hat trick. Connor Blake isn’t just a retired NHL legend—he’s the storm I never saw coming. A brooding billionaire hiding in plain sight, Connor’s the only story I can’t crack. When a custody battle forces us into a fake marriage, staged vows ignite very real sparks. The more I dig, the more his icy defenses turn into smoldering glances. Each argument pushes us closer, every icy glare melting into forbidden heat. Now, I’m risking it all—my career, my heart, and my last name...

One reckless decision. One scorching night. One perfect stranger who turns out to be my brother’s best friend—and the ruthless CEO of everything I stand against. Alex Blackwood isn’t just dripping in wealth—he’s untouchable, with a piercing gaze that shatters any ounce of my self-control. But fate has a cruel sense of humor. I’m an ocean activist fighting the polluting yacht industry. His empire builds luxury superyachts for the elite. We’re polar opposites, until we end up tangled in the dark where clothes are optional. And his devastatingly lethal smirk unravels me over, and...

A secret relationship with three professional hockey players who aren’t exactly great at sharing the same woman is a difficult thing to balance… Ash and Soren are about to leave for Seattle and the four of us need sometime to connect. They surprise me with a lake house rental where we can drink wine, have lots of steamy nights and fall even more in love with each other. When they leave, our foursome is torn apart and Ryder and I are just not the same. But when we start to spend more and more time together, we realize just how much we are falling for one another. Keeping this why choose ...

A weekend fling, a secret pregnancy, and an ex-military biker who crosses the country to claim his woman. I don’t expect to find a curvy goddess in my motel room shower. And I certainly don’t expect her to knock me out with a shampoo bottle. Our fling begins explosively and ends just as quick. It was supposed to be one weekend only, but I can’t stop thinking about the curvy goddess with the sharp right hook. But when I cross the country to claim her, Stella’s disappeared. When I finally track her down, she’s got a surprise for me. I’m a man who always does what’s right, and ...

Welcome to the Dark Moon Pack! These rough and tough biker men are ready to risk it all for the women they love. Redemption Of A Wolf His wolf wants him to repair his pack, but then she comes along. Will love be his ticket to salvation, or will it disrupt things even more? Temptation Of A Wolf His wolf knows she’s his mate, but she’s already in a relationship. Now he has two choices: Ignore what his wolf feels for her or make her see he’s Mr. Right. Which will he choose? Hesitation Of A Wolf He’s hunting for the wolf who bit him, but then he meets her. Will he break through her ...

Three gorgeous, successful women, each with a past they're desperate to escape. And three devastatingly handsome, filthy rich CEOs who are used to getting what they want—both in the boardroom and in the bedroom. When these two worlds collide, sparks fly, hearts race, and the temperature rises to a fever pitch. These couples have secrets that could tear them apart—from hidden pregnancies to scandalous pasts that refuse to stay buried. Yet, despite the odds stacked against them, they can't resist the magnetic pull that draws them together. They'll have to risk everything—their ...

Teague Allen is a former Spec Ops soldier who has recently returned home to L.A. and gets conned by a buddy to fill in as a fitness instructor. Charlie is the plus-size beauty who won't give him the time of day, let alone her phone number, especially after Teague has the audacity to tuck his number and address in the band of her workout pants like she's some kind of stripper! So what if she fantasizes about him for a week straight and checks him out online, going so far as to look at the county property records for the address he gave her. It’s not like she’s ever going to his house. ...

Penalty box? More like love penalty. Game on. Stellan "The Striker" Stephenson's reputation is taking a major penalty—his bad boy ways are skating him toward a career-ending suspension. The solution? A perfect girlfriend to clean up his image. Enter Fiona Green, the daughter of the team's owner and the picture-perfect match for his PR playbook. But when their fake romance starts to score real feelings, can Stellan keep his cool, or will he get caught in a high-stakes love game? With Fiona calling the shots, he’s about to find out that sometimes the toughest thing to control isn’t the ...

He was my first taste of trouble—my first kiss, my first heartbreak, and the reason I created my no-second-chances rule. Devon Welch left me behind for bright lights and big dreams in the NHL. Shattered my heart like a cheap pane of glass. Fast-forward fifteen years, and he walks into my shop like pure temptation. He’s taller, broader, all rugged dominance with smoldering eyes that stop me in my tracks. He says he’s here for his daughter. That she needs my help. But the way he looks at me? It’s heat. It’s possession. It’s the unfinished business still simmering between us. I ...

Macy never expected a hero to walk into her life—especially not at a gas station. But when a dangerous confrontation with her abusive boyfriend takes a terrifying turn, a rugged stranger steps in, changing everything. Lucas isn’t looking for complications, but something about Macy calls to him in a way he can’t ignore. She’s young, vulnerable, and in need of a fresh start—something he’s more than willing to help with. But as their connection deepens, danger looms closer, and protecting Macy becomes more than just a responsibility—it becomes personal. When the past refuses to ...

They’re three professional hockey players who never learned to share. She’s a good girl who follows the rules. To get back at my cheating fiancé, I had a one night stand with two hot guys I met at a bar. Ash and Soren are witty, confident and incredibly easy on the eyes. They said and did all the right things, and I couldn’t stop. They are attractive, charming strangers who I will never forget but who I also never want to see again. Fast forward a few weeks later. I move out of LA and start my first job after graduate school as the official sports psychologist for the Palm Springs ...

Previously published as Curve Fix (c 2018, retitled to Curvy Section in 2019) by Wick, Christa (AUTHOR) ------------------------------------ “Fake it for me.” Four words no man has ever uttered to a woman. Except for my man. Or my best friend, rather. Well, he didn’t actually ask me to fake it, I just did. How else was I going to prevent his unexpected family emergency from turning into a tragedy? And honestly, I’m not faking my feelings. I’ve been madly in love with the guy forever. Yes, I know that going along with all this probably isn’t the smartest or safest idea. But, ...

A no-strings deal with my billionaire CEO left me pregnant with his twins. Seven years ago, Marco walked away to chase his dreams, leaving me to pick up the pieces. Now, he’s my boss—and my ex. Grumpy, infuriating, and impossible to ignore. Every interaction is a battle of frustration, resentment, and a tension neither of us can shake. But beneath the anger, something deeper lingers. The boy who once held my heart is still there. No matter how much I fight it, the pull between us is undeniable. One reckless moment turns into another, and before I know it, I’ve given him my V-card. ...

A story of lingerie, lollipops, and love, where passion meets possibility. Mandy's life is a delicate recipe of motherhood, bookkeeping, and secret candy-making dreams. One unexpected night hosting a lingerie party changes everything when Lisette—a blast from her wild college past—walks back into her world. Between hilarious mishaps, stolen moments in stockrooms, and daring personal transformations, Mandy and Lisette discover that love rarely comes in predictable packages. As they each chase their deepest ambitions, a mysterious letter threatens to unravel everything they've carefully ...