Aikido: Step by Step - Peter Brady - Bog - Anness Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Aikido is a martial art developed by Japanese master Morihei Ueshiba in the early part of the 20th century. It is based on natural movements and the unity of mind and body, which combine to harmonize with the actions of an opponent and to restrain or throw them by utilizing the power of their own energy. This is an illustrated guide to Aikido.

Illustrated Encyclopedia of Uniforms of World War II - Jonathan North - Bog - Anness Publishing - Plusbog.dk

An expert visual history of military personnel, with 600 images of uniforms and contextual analysis.

Illustrated Encyclopedia of Uniforms of World War I - Jonathan North - Bog - Anness Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Expert and stunning illustrations show in painstaking detail the uniforms and their developments for all the major nations involved in World War I.

Illustrated Encyclopedia of Uniforms of the Napoleonic Wars - Digby Smith - Bog - Anness Publishing - Plusbog.dk

This book brings a highly eventful period of European history to life, chrinicling the battles, campaigns and skirmishes of the conflict and the political triumphs and declines of the combatant forces.

Martial Arts, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of - Fay Goodman - Bog - Anness Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Mind and body coordination can contribute greatly towards a sense of harmony and wellbeing, and this practical book explores 10 ancient disciplines, their history and philosophy, etiquette, warm-up exercises, techniques and advanced moves. It includes high kicking in Tae Kwondo; self-defensive moves in Aikido; blocking, evasion and throws in Ju-Jitsu; the mystical art of Kung Fu; the serene movements of Tai Chi; Japanese swordsmanship in Iaido; and street moves in Shinto Ryu. Drawing on the expertise of highly qualified practitioners, the book is an essential volume for anyone interested in pursuing a course in one of these ancient arts.

Uniforms of the Ancient Greek World, An Illustrated Encyclopedia of - Kevin Kiley - Bog - Anness Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Illustrated Encyclopedia of Military Uniforms of the 19th Century - Kevin F. Kiley - Bog - Anness Publishing - Plusbog.dk

The Crimean War is sometimes considered to be the first modern conflict and introduced technical changes which affected the future course of warfare.

Illustrated Encyclopedia of Uniforms of the American War of Independence - Kevin F. Kiley - Bog - Anness Publishing - Plusbog.dk

A definitive analysis of the weapons, equipment, deployment, tactics and motivation of these national forces, as well as fascinating detail of day-to-day life for the soldiers that fought the battles

Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Uniforms of the Roman World: A Detailed Study of the Armies of Rome and Their Enemies, Including the Etruscans, Sam -

An unprecedented visual reference of the fighting men of the period from 8th century BC to the fall of Constantinople in 1453, with over 670 expert images of military dress, weaponry, artillery, ships, siege engines and fortifications.