{"product_id":"the-book-of-ninja-isbn-9781780284934","title":"The Book of Ninja","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis first complete translation of the \u003ci\u003eBansenshuka\u003c\/i\u003e—the ‘bible’ of the ninja arts!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eLike \u003ci\u003eThe Art of War\u003c\/i\u003e, the tenets of Japanese military strategy and tactics offer valuable lessons for success in everyday life.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In 1676, a ninja named Fujibayashi collected and combined information from the ninja clans of Iga—regarded to be the homeland of the ninja—and compiled it into an authoritative book. Known as \u003ci\u003eThe Bansenhukai\u003c\/i\u003e, Fujibayashi’s book has now been translated into English by the Historical Ninjutsu Research Team and is widely considered to be the ‘bible’ of ninjutsu, the arts of the ninja.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Ninja\u003c\/i\u003e begins with an in-depth introduction to the history of Fujibayashi’s scripture. Its teachings take into the secrets of guerrilla warfare and espionage—and reveals how the ninjas mastered:\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e • Spycraft—including nighttime steal and concealment tactics\u003cbr\u003e • Weapon and tool building skills\u003cbr\u003e • Mission planning and warfare\u003cbr\u003e • Adopting the right mindset for tackling inner and outer demons\u003cbr\u003e • Capturing criminals and executing night raids\u003cbr\u003e • Making secret codes and signs\u003cbr\u003e • Predicting weather through an esoteric Buddhist divination\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e An exciting and engaging tome of lost knowledge, \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Ninja\u003c\/i\u003e is the final say in the world of the ninja and the ultimate classic for samurai and ninja enthusiasts alike.\u003cb\u003eAntony Cummins\u003c\/b\u003e holds an undergraduate degree in Ancient History \u0026amp; Archaeology and a master's degree in Neolithic Archaeology. In addition to working as a ninjutsu consultant for documentaries and other researchers, he has co-hosted television programs dedicated to the ninja. His previous works include \u003ci\u003eIn Search of the Ninja\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTrue Path of the Ninja\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Secret Traditions of the Sinobi\u003c\/i\u003e, and the \u003ci\u003eIllustrated Guide to Viking Martial Arts\u003c\/i\u003e. He splits his time between Manchester, England and Japan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYoshie Minami \u003c\/b\u003eearned a bachelor's degree in Linguistics from the International Christian University and has worked as a consultant for television documentaries about the ninja. As a translator, she has published \u003ci\u003eTrue English\u003c\/i\u003e (2009) and \u003ci\u003eThe True Path of the Ninja\u003c\/i\u003e (2011). She lives in Saitama, Japan.","brand":"Watkins Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300106096869,"sku":"NP9781780284934","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781780284934.jpg?v=1767738476","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-book-of-ninja-isbn-9781780284934","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}