ELPN Press and Special Edition Books are pleased to announce the publication of The Devil’s Dictionary of Ambrose Bierce – Complete and Unabridged – Special Edition, available for pre-order on Amazon.

Herein are contained the sardonic definitions published by Ambrose Bierce as The Cynic’s Word Book in 1906; augmented, edited and [...]]]> http://www.elpasonorte.com/2010/03/devils-dictionary-complete-and-unabridged/ http://www.elpasonorte.com/2010/02/elpnpress-to-publish-biographies-of-immortals-kindle-and-paperback/ Hammer of Thor

El Paso Norte Press announced the publication of Hammer of Thor: Norse Mythology and Legends – Special Edition on the Kindle ebook platform.

Many of these wonderful Norse stories were originally compiled by H.A. Guerber in “Myths of the Norsemen” in 1909. Borrowing from this and other classic sources, Hammer of Thor [...]]]> http://www.elpasonorte.com/2010/02/elpn-press-publishes-hammer-of-thor-on-kindle/ The Illustrated Kindle Samurai Series ISBN 1934255017

El Paso Norte Press announced the publication of The Illustrated Kindle Samurai Series: The Book of Five Rings; Hagakure – The Way of the Samurai & Bushido – The Soul of Japan.

This kindle ebook brings together three of the most important books that deal with the Samurai [...]]]> http://www.elpasonorte.com/2010/02/elpnpress-publishes-illustrated-samurai-series-on-kindle/ ISBN 1934255270

This special edition contains the two most important essays by Mao on guerrilla warfare tactics in a new, completely uncensored format.

As a revolutionary leader, Mao Zedong laid the economic, technological and cultural foundations of modern China, transforming the country from an agrarian society into a major world power.

“Time Magazine” voted Mao Zedong as [...]]]> http://www.elpasonorte.com/2010/01/elpnpress-releases-the-red-book-of-guerrilla-warfare/ Excerpted from The Art of War by Sun Tzu - Special Edition

According to the 2nd century BC biography written by Sima Qian, Sun Tzu was born in Qi during the Spring and Autumn Period of China (722–481 BC), and became a heroic general for the king of Wu, Helü.  Historians place the writing of [...]]]> http://www.elpasonorte.com/2010/01/the-story-of-sun-tzu-and-the-army-of-the-concubines/ ISBN: 1934255122

Translations can be a tricky thing. Especially if you are translating the oldest book on military strategy still in existence.

Lionel Giles is famous for his translation of The Art of War, as are James Clavell and Samuel B. Griffth. Still, many scholars despair of ever having a truly accurate translation of any of [...]]]> http://www.elpasonorte.com/2009/12/art-of-war-heart-of-war/