Ballerina & Puppet Man is a story of a young Black man in the 1960s trying to succeed at creating pop music in a racially divided society. The main character, Gary Harrison, attempts to live his dreams by any means necessary, much to the chagrin of his bandmates. Somewhere along the line, he discovers, amidst truth and tragedy, the real meaning of life, love, and true success. The 'puppet man' in him dissolves as his love for the ballerina deepens. The music speaks for itself in this fast ...

Compiled from Bruce Lee's notes and essays and originally published in 1975, Tao of Jeet Kune Do is the best-selling martial arts book in the world. This iconic work explains the science and philosophy behind jeet kune do—the art Lee invented—and includes hundreds of Lee's illustrations. Topics include Zen and enlightenment, kicking, striking, grappling, and footwork. With introductions by Linda Lee and editor Gilbert Johnson, Tao of Jeet Kune Do is essential reading for any practitioner a...

The "extraordinarily informed" account of how US cryptographers broke Japan's Purple cipher to change the course of World War II ( Kirkus Reviews, starred review).Marching Orders tells the story of how the American military's breaking of the Japanese diplomatic Purple codes during World War II led to the defeat of Nazi Germany and hastened the end of the devastating conflict. With unprecedented access to over one million pages of US Army documents ...

Book Description for The Art of StrategyIn a world of rapid change and fierce competition, strategic thinking is more vital than ever. For over two millennia, Sun Tzu's The Art of War has guided military leaders, innovators, and visionaries. Yet, this ancient text offers more than just military tactics—it's a blueprint for mastering life, leadership, and decision-making, providing invaluable insights for navigating modern challeng...

This account of the top secret investigation is "essential history . . . the authoritative appraisal of why American armed forces met the Japanese attack asleep" ( The Christian Science Monitor).On December 6, 1941, Admiral Husband E. Kimmel, commander in chief of the United States Pacific Fleet, assured his staff that the Japanese would not attack Pearl Harbor. The next morning, Japanese carriers steamed toward Hawaii to launch one of the most de...

Vividly illustrating the techniques of a legendary innovator, this definitive examination explains how to survive attacks on the street, increase training awareness, and develop body movements. Originally compiled as a four-volume series, this revised edition breathes new life into a classic work with digitally-enhanced photography of jeet kune do founder Bruce Lee in his prime, a new chapter by former Lee student Ted Wong, and an introduction by Shannon Lee. This renowned compendium once ...

Davids history provides a convincing argument that, in his case at least, homosexuality is congenitally hereditary. However, he has no predilection for publicly advocating with the growing gay communities of the 1970s San Francisco Bay Area. He has more than enough resistance regarding his sexual persuasion from his own mother to keep him busy. Fortunate in the support of other family members, especially his faithful and loving sister, he strives to ignore his mothers objections. This is a...

THE #1 REASON WHY YOU SHOULD READ THIS BOOK: Being Trustworthy. Your personal reputation and professional career is built on it. Why Trust Me? provides practical and real-life examples of the power that being trustworthy generates, that advances careers, and that fast-tracks the development of the people you work with, manage or supervise. Trust is created by everything you say and do. Trust promotes honesty, transparency, and integrity by consistently doing the right thing every time, wit...

While Lee is best known as a peerless martial artist, '100 Quotes by Bruce Lee' demonstrates an extraordinary intelligence behind the flying fists.With a deep interest in philosophy and drama, this book contains thoughts and observations that are profound, thoughtful, and often funny.A superb read for those who want a peek into the mind of the 'Little Dragon,' this book is a must for Lee fans of all ages.

Bruce Lee's in-depth interview at The Pierre Berton Show, originally recorded in 1971, just a couple of years before he passed away. The interview was lost and would not be found and aired again until 1994.

Ballerina & Puppet Man is a story of a young Black man in the 1960s trying to succeed at creating pop music in a racially divided society. The main character, Gary Harrison, attempts to live his dreams by any means necessary, much to the chagrin of his bandmates. Somewhere along the line, he discovers, amidst truth and tragedy, the real meaning of life, love, and true success. The 'puppet man' in him dissolves as his love for the ballerina deepens. The music speaks for itself in this fast ...

Bruce Lee's in-depth interview at The Pierre Berton Show, originally recorded in 1971, just a couple of years before he passed away. The interview was lost and would not be found and aired again until 1994.