The allure of Antarctica, a place still mysterious, untamed, and unspoiled, has beckoned tourists in increasing numbers as more and more people vie for a glimpse of its terrible beauty and stunning vistas. But there is one aspect of Antarctica they never see, perhaps the most interesting of all - th[...]

One of the best-loved of Wei Wu Wei's books, 'Open Secret' enlightens us as to the true nature of the self, as well as time, space, and enlightenment itself. The work includes extensive commentary on the Heart Sutra, regarded by Buddhists as the summation of the Buddha's wisdom. The pseudonymous aut[...]

Anthony C. Yu's celebrated translation of "The Journey to the West" reinvigorated one of Chinese literature's most beloved classics for English-speaking audiences when it first appeared thirty years ago. Yu's abridgment of his four-volume translation, "The Monkey and the Monk," finally distills the [...]

The "Companion to Romanticism" is a major introductory survey from an international galaxy of scholars writing new pieces, specifically for a student readership, under the editorship of Duncan Wu.[...]

The ink painting was done in 1978 by Wu Zuoren (1908-1997, a Chinese artist who studied in Paris in 1929, graduated from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Belgium in 1935, and then returned to China to teach. Two pandas munch on bamboo, which we know is a great renewable resource for fibers and wood[...]

The author shares his deep understanding of Taosim--specifically the texts attribued the Heart, Diamond and Lankavatara sutras; and attributed to Cahn Buddhism as taught by Hui Neng, Huang Po, Hui Hai, rct.[...]

A bloody historical epic of exodus and return, torn loyalties and desperate battles, "Manituana" spans the Atlantic, from the forests of America's northeast to the underworld of eighteenth-century London. The authors' collective Wu Ming have created a genre-breaking reimagining of the American Civil[...]

For most students and practitioners, it can take years to understand and use with confidence the TianGan DiZhi, the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches which are the building blocks of all traditional Chinese culture. This book provide a detailed explanation of the 22 symbols.[...]

With its unique combination of depth, clarity, and humor that has enchanted millions, this beloved classic by bestselling author Gary Zukav opens the fascinating world of quantum physics to readers with no mathematical or technical background. "Wu Li" is the Chinese phrase for physics. It means "pat[...]

A comprehensive textbook on the theoretical and practical applications of biopharmaceutics and pharmacokinetics The field's leading text for more than three decades Applied Biopharmaceutics & Pharmacokinetics, Sixth Edition provides you with a basic understanding of the principles of biopharmaceuti[...]

Helps you understand the similarities and differences between English and Chinese grammar. This guide includes: introductions to the parts of speech, explaining their functions and answering common questions about them; and appendices that identify possible grammar trouble spots, such as measure wor[...]