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 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.

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 bestselling fitness book for women who want to lose up to 35 pounds of fat or more and gain whole-body muscle definition in just 3-5 hours per week—and without giving up delicious foods or doing grueling workouts.

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.

Bringing Up Bébé meets Last Child in the Woods in this lively, insightful memoir about a mother who sets out to discover if the nature-centric parenting philosophy of her native Scandinavia holds the key to healthier, happier lives for her American children.

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 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.

I exposed his secrets… Now I’m stuck solving a mystery with the guy who hates me for it. Ian Carter: the town’s golden boy and my best friend’s cocky brother. The hockey star who never forgave me for writing the article that put Cloverhill on the map and ruined his privacy. Now, one of his fans is missing, and I’ve promised her friend I’ll find out what happened. The catch? I have to work side-by-side with Ian, whose cold exterior hides a vulnerability I never expected. Every moment with him reveals an additional layer, making it harder to keep my distance. I came here to find ...

Returning to Redstone hoping to heal from a bad breakup, I find my family’s home has been sold. And the new owner? Austin Johnson. Rugged, no-nonsense, with a guarded heart…and a secret hidden beneath his cowboy grit. With nowhere else available, I’m forced to rent the cottage on what was once my land. It means daily run-ins with the infuriatingly handsome rancher who seems determined to get under my skin. We clash over everything: the past, the future, each other. Our tempers burn Texas sun hot, but then there are those moments. Quiet. Unexpected. Where his strength eases my grief, ...

He remembers me. But I don’t remember him… us. Should I? Because when I look at my twins, I see him… Years ago, a car accident stole pieces of my memory. Now, I’ve landed a dream contract—to design a luxury resort. For Kirt Ross, a billionaire who radiates power and arrogance… and an irresistible, sinful charm. But there’s something about him. Something familiar. And when the Rizzo Mafia—his blood ties—sets its sights on me, he swears to protect me and my twins. His touch awakens a fire deep inside me. His gaze stirs memories buried in the shadows. And little by little… ...

He’s the jock with a tarnished reputation. She’s the math nerd with a chip on her shoulder. Together, they might just find a love worth fighting for. Connor Parker was at the top: The University of Michigan center was captain of the NCCA standout — the Lynx, with a guaranteed spot on a New York team and poised to win the Frozen Four, the league’s most important college hockey championship. But when an incident happens, the UMich bad boy’s fame quickly falls apart and he has to fight to avoid losing his place on the team and his scholarship, and also deal with the entry of his ...

Rule #1 of hockey: Don't fall for your best friend's sister. Rule #2: Some rules are meant to be broken. Trevor Mitchell is hockey's favorite party boy, known as much for his playmaking abilities as his playboy reputation. But when his best friend's sister needs a place to crash, Trevor's perfectly crafted image starts to crack. Rachel Walsh is done with relationships. After her marriage imploded in spectacular fashion, she's focused on rebuilding her marketing career—not on how distractingly attractive her temporary roommate has become. And definitely not on how he still makes her heart ...

Daddy would die if he knew his best friend took my v-card. Drake Vance is obscenely hot, ridiculously rich, and completely off-limits. With tailored suits and a face that belongs on a magazine cover. He’s also my dad’s best friend and twice my age. As a favor, he hires me to be the chef at his new tech firm. One night. One mistake. And I gave him my v-card. That’s all it was supposed to be. But then he’s in my kitchen, tasting my cooking like he owns the place. Driving me home, hand on my thigh like it belongs there. Looking at me like he’s already decided—I’m his. I should ...

I always knew getting too close to Lucas Devereux was a risk I couldn't afford—until his family's secrets ensnared me beyond escape. For years, I maintained my distance, convinced it was the smart choice. Lucas was the embodiment of temptation: charming, wealthy, and completely off-limits. Our chemistry simmered beneath the surface, but my priorities were clear: a niece to care for, a career to nurture, and no room for dangerous liaisons—especially not with a Devereux, a name shrouded in scandal I wanted no part of. But then, everything shifted. A hidden vault. Priceless stolen art. A ...

Gage McPherson was the Seattle Sharks' best Grinder, until he shattered his shoulder last season. Time heals all wounds, but the heartbroken single dad has more than his share of trust issues. The playboy only lets one girl close to his iced-over heart - his pint-sized daughter who's the center of his world. She's the only thing more important to him than hockey, and he trusts no one with her...except me.

I've never been in love. I've never had an orgasm, but I've faked plenty. I want to experience love. Real, passionate love. I don't want to die. It's funny what blurts out of your mouth when the plane you're on is going down, and I didn't hold back with my seat mate when my plane decided to crash. My hysterical confessions didn't faze the muscular stranger that sat beside me. In fact, he promised if we survived, he'd give me my first orgasm.

I didn't expect the hot stranger who helped me face my ex to end up being an NHL player and be interested in me. I really didn't expect his two teammates to also be interested in me. These men look at me like I'm everything they've ever dreamed of. Now I have all three men wanting my attention. And I want them all. Unfortunately, it might not be that simple. When it comes down to it, the hot nights, whispered words, and strong emotions might not be enough. I just hope that at the end of it all it will have been worth it.