This is a great collection of interesting short stories, legends, folk tales and myths about love, culture, customs and lives of the Chinese people - fictional characters and historical figures of various ancient periods until mid-17th century, authored by Feng Meng-Long (1574 - 1645) and edited by [...]
Learn the secrets of the 1,500-year-old Shaolin kung fu tradition from a 34th generation Shaolin warrior monk. In a loft space in Manhattan, Sifu (Master) Shi Yan Ming trains men and women of all ages and body types in the fundamentals of kung fu. Sifu is a fighting monk hailing from China's Shaolin[...]
Cartwright House is a secret government military project. The men and women living there have been given the best food, comfort, and recreational facilities. But they're prisoners, forbidden to leave and closely guarded. For these people have very special powers. And then one man does escape, and Sp[...]
"Uropathology", a volume in the "High Yield Pathology Series", makes it easy to recognize the classic manifestations of urologic diseases and quickly confirm your diagnoses. A templated format, excellent color photographs, authoritative content, and online access make "Uropathology" an ideal referen[...]
After fifteen years and three editions, Introduction to Environmental Toxicology: Molecular Substructures to Ecological Landscapes has become a standard that defines the field of environmental toxicology, and the fourth edition is no exception. The authors take an integrated approach to environmenta[...]
Written primarily as a textbook for upper-level undergraduate and beginning graduate students, this book provides fundamental knowledge concerning the biological and health effects of pollutants on living systems. Also able to serve as a reference for professionals, the book stresses the chemical an[...]
This engaging, deeply informed book provides the first concise history of one of China's most important eras. Leading scholar John W. Dardess offers a thematically organized political, social, and economic exploration of China from 1368 to 1644. He examines how the Ming dynasty was able to endure fo[...]
Fundamentals of Matrix-Analytic Methods targets advanced-level students in mathematics, engineering and computer science. It focuses on the fundamental parts of Matrix-Analytic Methods, Phase-Type Distributions, Markovian arrival processes and Structured Markov chains and matrix geometric solutions.[...]
Ming Cho Lee is considered to be the most influential stage designer in the United States in the past forty years, and one of the most respected designers in the world. His work with theater, opera, and dance companies in the 1960s, particularly the New York Shakespeare Festival, the New York City O[...]
A commentary on the Zen classic Xin Ming opens up the language to show students how to approach meditation, how to deal with problems that arise in their spiritual practice, and how to integrate this practice into every aspect of life. Original.[...]
We know almost nothing of Hung Ying-ming, except that he lived around the end of the Ming dynasty (1368-1644) and that he was extraordinarily well-read and cultured. The Unencumbered Spirit is his classic work, a tour de force offering wise words distilled through the fundamental teachings of Taoism[...]
This guide provides suggestions for resolving the often overwhelming rifts between Eastern and Western ways of doing business. It provides an emphasis on the cultural roots, the history, philosophy, and language that shape how the Chinese view the world.[...]
This book explores Shaolin Chin Na by presenting 150 techniques with detailed instructions for teaching yourself. Chin Na (Qin Na) is one of the four major fighting categories in all Chinese martial styles. The four categories are: kicking (Ti), Striking (Da), Wrestling (Shuai), and Seize-Controllin[...]
This digitally remastered DVD demonstrates over 80 Chin Na techniques close up and at regular speed, with additional DVD-only content. Compliments the book[...]
The Spine is the roof of all motion. Qigong Exercises can help eliminate back pain. This expanded second edition includes Qigong exercises that can restore the health of the spine. Some of the exercises are designed to heal a condition, others to help rebuild the strength of the joints, still others[...]
Applying an ancient Chinese healing art to a common health problem, the author presents a variety of Qigong techniques that will alleviate the pain and suffering caused by arthritis. Original.[...]