Posthumously published in 1879, this is the autobiography of prolific Gothic Revival architect Sir George Gilbert Scott (1811-78).[...]

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Shakespeare's first critic: a newly discovered work of literary criticism from the 1590s, the most revolutionary decade in English literary history.[...]

Ridley Scott, the director of such seminal films as Blade Runner, Alien and Thelma & Louise, is one of the most important directors of the last fifty years. Unlike many directors, Scott has been remarkably transparent about his craft, offering the audience glimpses into his creative process. This bo[...]

The first full-length biography of William Dudley Pelley, an important figure in the development of right-wing extremism in the United States called by detractors the "Star-Spangled Fascist." William Dudley Pelley was one of the most important figures of the anti-Semitic radical right in the twentie[...]

Living and dying with bravery and honor is at the heart of "Hagakure," a series of texts written by an eighteenth-century samurai, Yamamoto Tsunetomo. It is a window into the samurai mind, illuminating the concept of "bushido" (the Way of the Warrior), which dictated how samurai were expected to beh[...]

"The Lone Samurai" is a detailed, fascinating biography of Miyamoto Musashi, the legendary samurai known throughout the world as a master swordsman, spiritual seeker, and author of the classic "Book of Five Rings." Respected translator and expert on samurai culture William Scott Wilson has created b[...]

This collection of parables written by Issai Chozanshi, an eighteenth-century samurai, is a classic of martial arts literature. The tales are concerned with themes such as perception of conflict, self-transformation, the cultivation of chi (life energy), and understanding yin and yang. These parable[...]

The seminal treatise on the code of the samurai--now available as a Shambhala Pocket Classic.
"Hagakure" is a treatise on the samurai code written by Yamamoto Tsunetomo, an eighteenth-century samurai. It's a guide, organized as a loose collection of thoughts, on how samurai should conduct thems[...]

Never Highlight a Book Again! Just the FACTS101 study guides give the student the textbook outlines, highlights, practice quizzes and optional access to the full practice tests for their textbook.[...]