Martial Arts Fiction

He's the only one without magic at a school for mages. That just makes him the most dangerous student. Laku arrives at the prestigious Dzidzo Institute with a deadly secret: he's a Zero, completely unable to use magic. Armed only with Awakening, an ancient martial art, he must find his missing grandfather while hiding the truth that could get him killed.

It's up to Raya to find the last dragon and save the world of Kumandra!

Laku's tournament triumph has everyone at Dzidzo Institute watching him. While dodging accusations, outrunning deadly rumors, and keeping up with school work, he also needs to decode his grandfather secrets before anyone can expose him as a Zero.

Cradle isn’t over yet. Lindon’s journey may have ended, but there are still more tales to tell. The stories in this collection will show you the world after Cradle, those left behind, and even some legends from long ago. Witness the first Uncrowned King tournament. Visit the Monarchs and their voyages in the lands beyond. Get to know the Abidan in their homes, and meet the people of new worlds as they cross paths with familiar faces. And, of course, check in on some old friends.

Someone once asked: What is stronger? Martial arts or Magic? I answered: Why not simply use both? In a new world brimming with possibilities—Levels, Classes, Skills, Dungeons, and Monsters—I found myself reborn as a noble family’s troublemaker son. As a gamer, a magical world and a lazy life as a rich noble's son should have been a dream come true. But there was a massive catch. An absurd quest threw everything into chaos.

The ashes of the Winter Festival settled, but peace was a luxury I couldn't afford. The threats were escalating, and staying put meant stagnation. If I wanted to face what was coming, I had to get stronger, even if it meant leaving Waybound's walls behind.

Kumandras allererste Talentshow steht kurz bevor, und Raya, ihr Freund Boun und seine Geschwister sind fest entschlossen, mit ihren köstlichen neuen Gerichten den Hauptpreis zu gewinnen! Die wichtigste Zutat ist das sagenumwobene Drachengewürz, das allem einen magischen Geschmack verleiht. Das einzige Problem: Kein Mensch hat es jemals gefunden. Raya und ihre Freunde stechen mit dem Shimporium in See, um das geheimnisvolle Gewürz zu suchen. Aber werden sie ihre Mission erfüllen, um das zu finden, was die Drachen seit Jahrhunderten geheim halten?

This piece of writing by famed samurai Musashi (1584–1645) is the single-most influential work on samurai swordsmanship, offering insights into samurai history, the Zen Buddhist state of "no-mind" that enables warriors to triumph and the philosophical meaning of Bushido — "the way of the warrior."

The six-month penalty has ended, and my life at the Academy began. It is now time to establish my Demonic Sect, recruit members, and make a name for myself. At least, that is how it should have been. Hostile upperclassmen, mysterious professors, stuck-up nobles, and a demonic invasion that I know will hit the academy, all loom over me. As do the vampire, werewolf, and phoenix girls around me.

The next instalment in the Chivalry series from a master of historical fiction. The Chivalry series follows William Gold, who runs away from London to follow the Black Prince, from the killing fields of France, through life as a routier and criminal, and to redemption with the Knights of Saint...

The goals of the budo - the martial arts and ways of Japan - lie in refining the body and spirit. These goals are not always the obvious ones - and are learned only through the guidance and direction of great teachers. The techniques, methods, and rituals of the sensei can serve as guides to a well-lived life - and provide invaluable lessons for today's martial artists.

The final book in an action-packed science fiction trilogy set on a far-future world where the fate of nations is determined by single combat: "that rare book that fully satisfies me as an action fan." (Fonda Lee, author of Jade City) The Grievar War has engulfed the Empire of Kiroth and Silas...

The second book in an action-packed science fiction trilogy set on a far future world where the fate of nations is determined by battle-hardened warriors who are trained to compete in brutal single combat. In a world where single combat determines the fate of nations, the Grievar fight in the...

Der Tod ist erst der Anfang - der Kampf um deine Seele geht weiter. Genna ist sicher: Endlich ist der Albtraum vorüber. Schließlich hat sie gemeinsam mit Phoenix, ihrem Guardian und Begleiter durch die Jahrhunderte, den Anführer der Inkarnaten, Tanas, auf immer ins Reich des Todes geschickt. Aber dann fallen ihre Eltern einem Unfall zum Opfer und Genna ist überzeugt, dass die Inkarnaten wieder auf der Jagd sind.

Winter has passed, taking with it the hope of peace. The state of Wei deploy an increasing number of cultivators and soldiers, intent on taking over the state of Shen. Caught in between the armies is Wu Ying's village and all those that he cares about. Advised to keep away from the approaching war, Wu Ying will have to decide what is more important - his journey to immortality or the ties to the mortal that he holds onto still. Or perhaps, there is a third way, one that balances both the needs of Heaven and destiny and the karmic ties of the family.

Escaping a traumatic childhood, Sasha finds peace, sanctuary, and purpose in a martial arts dojo whose sensei teaches her the ways of the samurai warrior. An accomplished black-belt fighter, she now happily dwells in the dojo, tucked away from the streets of Manhattan, until a midnight call sets her on a path into an underground world. Struggling to pay off a gambling debt, her brother Danilo is severely injured in a no-rules club fight run by unscrupulous Russian mafiosi. To settle the debt, Sasha volunteers to perform in one of these “dark fights”....

Eines Abends wird die junge Genna von einer Gang überfallen - in letzter Minute kommt ihr ein Fremder zu Hilfe. Ein Zufall? Keineswegs. Denn als sie kurz darauf Opfer einer Entführung wird und ihr wieder der junge Held zur Seite springt, wird klar, dass etwas Mysteriöses vor sich geht. Und die Erklärung ihres Retters Phoenix findet Genna noch verrückter.

Considered by many to be the authoritative biography on Andrew Jackson, Robert Remini's examination reviews in depth the political career and personal life of one of the country's most memorable leaders. It is the definitive summary of a man who in turn defined an era, captured in a form that would appeal to both novice students and learned history buffs.

Connor Reeves ist erst 14 Jahre alt, als er für eine weltweit agierende Bodyguard-Agentur akquiriert wird. Und bereits sein allererster Auftrag hat es in sich: Er soll keine Geringere als Alicia Rosa Mendez beschützen – die Tochter des amerikanischen Präsidenten! Schon bald gerät Alicia in große Gefahr und Connor muss unter Beweis stellen, dass er zu Recht für diese heikle Mission ausgewählt wurde.

Dantons Tod, Leonce und Lena, Lenz, Woyzeck, Der hessische Landbote - Georg Büchner schrieb während seines kurzen Lebens nur wenige Werke. Dafür erregten sie umso mehr Aufsehen und Missfallen, denn der Schriftsteller war seiner Zeit voraus.