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Many books have been written about the origins of Karate-Do and the legendary masters who caused its meteoric rise into what has become a worldwide sporting phenomenon. Karate is practiced by tens of millions in over seventy countries.Although most of its practitioners are children, the majority of books that have been written are for adults.The Little Bubishi tells the story of karate and the amazing tales of its legendary masters in an enjoyable way that is intended for children. But the story is enjoyable for readers of all ages.The legends of Karate-Do are brought to life in its beautifully descriptive stories that tell of the heroics and steely determination that embody karate history. The peaceful philosophies behind this multi-layered martial art are too often overlooked, while its graphic fighting forms more often take center stage. Karate is explained simply, so children may gain a greater understanding of the true meaning and nature of Karate-Do.The Little Bubishi: A History of Karate for Children is essential reading for all young karate enthusiasts.Andrew Michael O'Brien has taught hundreds of children karate over three decades, and has always used storytelling to motivate them. "I also realized that no books like this have ever been written for children." He lives in Cardiff, Wales, and is working on his next two children's books.

Ten-year-old Henry wishes he could stop stuttering and be as good as his sister Melba. Henry, his sister, and their mother live in Rockaway Queens near the beach, and Henry loves to escape to the boardwalk. He never knows what he will find there. One day, there might be a band playing music he's never heard. Another day, he might see a person riding around on a strange thing that looks like a giant tricycle, but has four wheels instead of three.And some days, Henry finds Allen, a local artist who uses recycled materials to make beautiful works of art and doesn't mind talking to kids. Those are Henry's favorite days.But the best day of all is the day Henry realizes what Allen's Second Hand Art can teach him about himself!Once they were broken and abandoned, but they can become beautiful in time. Sometimes they even create a shape that resembles a flower. It is this metaphor that beauty in life and broken dreams can yield positive results.-Henry Allen Stevens Jr.Author Cynthia Fabian teaches English to speakers of other languages. When she is not teaching, she can be found crafting writing of all varieties. Children stories are her favorite genre.Henry Allen Stevens Jr. is an artist who works with emotionally challenged children. He is a vocalist, and has four young adult children of his own.Illustrator: Daniel StevensPublisher's Website:http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/SecondHandArt.html

The Fifinella Log tells my true story of sailing around the world in a thirty-foot boat for four-and-a-half years. It describes terrible storms and three hurricanes encountered during the voyage, one of which in the Bay of Plenty off the north coast of New Zealand, damaged our boat Fifinella.During that two-day battle, Fifi lost three foresails, two mainsails, the self-steering vane, reefing pawl, a forestay, and other pieces of equipment, besides broken cupboards, destroyed books, charts, and food stocks.But it was not all like that. Weeks were spent drifting in the doldrums in energy-sapping heat, where you burnt above deck and baked below: where you gritted your teeth to cut off sharp retorts, trying to subjugate your anger and frustration to funnel it into positive action.The good times far outweighed the bad. We experienced the incredible charm of the English south coast, met many wonderful people, and visited exotic places, where we could pick breadfruit, bananas, and coconuts. We traded with islanders and made biltong from horsemeat, and dived and spear-fished our way up the Great Barrier Reef, enjoying the beauty of the Australian coast.Sailing on my own from Darwin to Durban via Christmas Island, Cocos Keeling, Seychelles, and the Comoros gave me time for introspection; I hope I am a better man for it. We had no fancy equipment, no satellite navigation aids. Our radio was basic and our funds minimal. We had a compass and a plastic sextant, navigation tables, charts, and a star chart. The sea is unforgiving and does not tolerate carelessness or mistakes. Be well prepared. Born in Portsmouth, England, Tom Edwards currently lives in Wangi Wangi, New South Wales, Australia. Publisher's website: http://sbprabooks.com/TomEdwards

Vincent J. Muggs is a nine-year-old boy who loves to explore. In this book, he Googles the Earth and visits twelve of the world's most famous sites. His boyish humor will please adults as well as children.The glossary words are arranged in order from the page in which they appear in the book and provide extra learning opportunities.This is the second children's book written by John Fairbanks Hanna. His first book, Vincent J. Muggs What If, tells about the same curious boy's wonderings about life's scenarios. Now retired, John Fairbanks Hanna was an elementary school teacher and principal for thirty-six years. "I loved seeing the inquisitive nature of children." He resides in Huntington, West Virginia.

From the origins of consumerism to the evolution or revolution associated with consumerism in healthcare, this book is a reflective depiction of the past, present, and future of healthcare as it empowers the consumer (patient).The Impact of Autonomy and Consumerism in Healthcare navigates the changing healthcare landscape, navigating some of these changes and what they mean, not only for healthcare delivery, but for providers, suppliers, and consumers.It comments on new healthcare developments, including the mushrooming urgent care centers and walk-in clinics, as well as such technological developments as patient portals in electronic medical records. The book reflects on the challenges of opening up the healthcare infrastructure to the consumer, while raising issues about cyber security, privacy, and litigation.The authors attempt to predict the future, just as many physicians reluctantly do for their patients, in a chapter aptly titled "Prognosis."The book would not be complete without anecdotes and war stories from the authors' experiences in the field, presenting surprises and contradictions in their practice of medicine across the USA as immigrant physicians. Hopefully these powerful stories will help untangle the healthcare juggernaut and move toward a more empowered consumer. Simbiso Ranga, MD, MBA, is co-founder of Tru-Point Synergy Inc, an asset management company. He obtained his medical degree from the University of Zimbabwe and is a graduate of the Duke University Fuqua School of Business.Chris Oti, MD, MRCP (UK), FACP, MBA, started his career in the United Kingdom healthcare system. He earned his medical degree at Kiev Medical Institute and a healthcare MBA from George Washington University. He is a member of the Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom and is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians.Publisher's website: http://sbprabooks.com/SimbisoRangaandChrisOti

Angelo is the smallest ant in his family. As such, he can't work as fast as the other ants and he's certainly not as strong. But Angelo is a very determined little ant and is proud of all his accomplishments. When the family farm is threatened by a big storm, Angelo is told that his help is not needed. Determined to help anyway, he uses his knowledge and skills, setting out on his own to try to save the farm. Angelo: The Underappreciated Ant is a wonderful children's tale that shows even when the odds are against you, perseverance and determination can win the day. Barbara Prignano is an attorney and small business owner on Long Island, New York. Her two young sons are a continuing inspiration. This is her third children's book. She is the author of How Bunnies Got Their Cottontails and Anthony and the Magic Bumblebee. Visit her website at www.prignanobooks.com. Publisher's website: http://sbpra.com/BarbaraPrignano