Bøker av Andrew O'Brien

Vikings. Heavy Metal. Ghosts from the past. A madman on a dark mission. After defeating a formidable opponent, exonerating his friend A-Rod, and overcoming a crippling fear... Doug just wanted a respite. But no rest for the weary... Doug begins to investigate a famous Viking Berserker, Anders the Bloodaxe; whose remains were found in Norway. Doug felt Norway calling him to find the truth about Anders the Bloodaxe. That and attend a Metal Festival. This soon becomes complicated... There is a bomber targeting churches. Doug doesn't want to get involved. Not his problem. Not his country. That is until Doug is forced to act...

A long awaited reunion. A neighborhood in trouble. A scam with wide reaching impact.After spending 10 days with Rayna, Doug was ready to go back to normalcy. That was until he came home to find the gate to his backyard ajar.Doug finds a strange older woman with a clipboard. A simple conversation turns into a confrontation. Unfortunately, this is only the beginning...

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.