Empire Books

A seminal work in etiquette and personal relations, Emily Post's Etiquette pioneered many social networking concepts still popular today. Addressing a variety of topics ranging from how to conduct...

The Encylopedia of Jeet Kune Do is designed to serve as a resource guide, not only for the person training in JKD, but for any martial artist sincerely interested in enhancing his or her performance...

A world Brazilian Jiu Jitsu champion and trainer of many top Mixed Martial Arts and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fighters, Rigan Machado reveals the techniques, training, and strategy for dominating and...

Stranded in Ethan Frome's house during a snow storm, the narrator of Edith Wharton's novel pieces together the story of his host's broken dreams. A love-triangle between Ethan, his wife Zeena, and...

When a steadfast young shepherd named Gabriel Oak meets the beautiful Bathsheba Everdene, he falls in love with her. He proposes marriage, but proud Bathsheba refuses. Thomas Hardy's novel about the...

Bazarov is a nihilist who scorns the purposelessness of everything but science-until he falls in love. His friend, Arkady Kirsanov, tries to embrace nihilism, but finally submits to the comforts of a...

Interested in buying a folding knife? Where do you start? What important features should you look for? What about blade shapes, serrated edges and the mind-boggling number of different styles,...

Mark Twain toured the British Empire in 1895, during which time he began concocting a travelogue about the experience that was published in 1897. Twain's narrative spans the globe, from Australia to...

Due largely to its effectiveness, Escrima is one of the world's most popular martial arts systems. Grandmaster Leo M. Giron designed this method to overcome a larger and stronger opponent in...

In a collection of over 100 poems, Rabindranath Tagore explores a variety of topics, from the pastoral to the divine. The verses are considered songs of devotion. Originally translated into English...

Grappling took the world of martial arts by storm in the early 1990s with the advent of the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) and other no- holds-barred events, and quickly became one of the most...

Grappling WisdomAuthor: Jose M. FraguasPublisher: Empire BooksPublication Date: Oct 25, 2006Number of Pages: 208 pagesBinding: Paperback or SoftbackISBN-10: 1933901128ISBN-13: 9781933901121

One of Freud's most introducing contributions to the study of psychology, this work explores group solidarity and behavior through the lens of psychoanalysis. While Freud helps to illuminate some of...

Written in the 12th century, Moses Maimonides' "Guide for the Perplexed" was a long letter to one of his rabbinical students discussing a variety of philosophical matters concerning theology. In...

Shakespeare's richly textured play, Hamlet, has provided readers and theatre-goers alike an exceptional drama presented through the unparalleled verses of the Bard. Prince Hamlet of Denmark, haunted...

Joseph Conrad's classic tale Heart of Darkness has remained of vital import to Western literature thanks to Conrad's ability to weave a tapestry of symbolism within a masterfully written tale of...

Regarded by numerous critics as Forster's masterpiece, Howards End is a novel that explores the many intricacies of class relations in English society during the turn of the century. Centering around...

One of the bestselling books of all time, Sheldon's 1897 classic was the first book to coin and popularize the famous question, "What would Jesus do?" The novel tells the story of a small town whose...

This is a complete presentation of the principles and applications of one of the most effective martial arts styles, written by one of the most sought-after Silat masters of all time, the late Herman...

Wilfred of Ivanhoe returns from the Crusades to face the disapproval of his father, who disinherits him for his political allegiances and his love for the Lady Rowena. He gets caught up in the...

Jeet Kune Do ConversationsAuthor: Jose M. FraguasPublisher: Empire BooksPublication Date: Oct 25, 2006Number of Pages: 305 pagesBinding: Paperback or SoftbackISBN-10: 1933901187ISBN-13: 9781933901183

Roman dictator Julius Caesar returns from a victorious campaign in Spain, causing his fellow-citizens to mistrust the scope of his political ambitions. Afraid that he will accept the title of 'king',...

This work reflects the system of education from the School of Dai Sensei Meitoku Yagi named the Meibukan. The Meibukan, in an educational sense, originated from the teachings of "the Empty Hand" that...

Karate is not only a means of self-defense; it is also a sport and philosophy, "a way of Life." This book examines each of these aspects and explains why educators and parents are becoming interested...

Through conversations with many historical figures such as Osamu Ozawa, Teruo Hayashi, Kenzo Mabuni, Masatoshi Nakayama, and numerous current world-class masters such as Hirokazu Kanazawa, Fumio...

Author Jose M. Fraguas, a fifth-degree black belt in shito-ryu karate, is an internationally recognized martial arts authority who is well- known to the world's top karate masters. His desire to...

Karate's Finest Masters Teach Martial Arts' Greatest Lessons! After the acclaimed success of the first and second volumes of Karate Masters, the author presents Karate Masters 3, with a new...

After the acclaimed success of the first three volumes of Karate Masters, the author proudly presents "Karate Masters 4", with a new repertoire of historical figures, such as Yutaka Yaguchi, Kunio...

After the acclaimed success of the "Karate Masters" series, the author presents "Karate Masters" Volume 5. With a new repertoire of historical figures, such as Hideo Ochi, Yoshimi Inoue, Sadaaki...

This excellent work, with more than 800 photos for ease of use, is designed to help students get the most out of the study and training of the five essential Pi Nan kata. Tomiyama Sensei, one of the...