"The City Gardener's Handbook" is the definitive guide to gardening in small spaces - whether on a balcony, in a container, or in a small yard - covering planting, design, and maintenance. The problems and challenges facing gardeners in cities, suburban condos, or apartment complexes are unique, and[...]
"This is the first English translation of Fu Zhongwen's esteemed handbook on Taijiquan. Superbly detailed form instructions and historic line-art drawings based on Fu's twenty-plus years of study as a disciple of the eminent Yang Chengfu constitute some of the best documentation of the traditional Y[...]
The first book to marry western environmentalism with Chinese medicine, " The Yin and Yang of Climate Crisis" illustrates the many ways that our personal well-being and climate health are vitally connected. Brendan Kelly demonstrates that crises such as melting ice caps, dying forests, and devastati[...]
This book is the fourth book in the Essential series following Layout Essentials, Typography Essentials, and Packaging Essentials. It outlines and demonstrates basic logo and branding design guidelines and rules through 100 principles including the elements of a successful graphic identity, identity[...]
Design terms are often used inconsistently - or just as bad, interchangeably. This leads to confusion for designers as well as clients. New in paperback, "Brand Identity Essentials" lays a foundation for brand building, defining the tools and building blocks, and illustrating the construction of str[...]
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.[...]
Qigong Massage, one of the oldest methods of healing, is built upon five thousand years of progress and a highly refined, solid theoretical foundation. Used to improve health, slow down aging, and treat many types of illnesses, Qigong massage is a wide and deep healing science, and the root of many [...]
Finalist - 2006 Book of the Year Award by ForeWord MagazineSmall Circulation, or the Microcosmic Orbit, is the practice of circulating energy, within the human body, Qi, through the two main pathways, or "vessels" of the body. This practice is considered to be the foundation of Internal Elixir Qigon[...]
This newly revised second edition by two of America's leading martial arts authors, includes a new 'user friendly' layout, beautiful chinese calligraphy, updated theory and an expanded index. This manual is a complete training guide for beginner to advanced practitioners, offers a multitude of theor[...]
Gold Winner - 2011 IP's Living Now AwardsHonorable Mention - 2011 Eric Hoffer AwardTai Chi Ball training used to be common practice in both external and internal martial arts. Unfortunately, due to its secrecy, fewer and fewer people have learned it. Today the art of Tai Chi Ball Qigong is almost fo[...]
This revised edition of our best selling beginner Tai Chi Qigong book includes a new and modern easy-to-follow layout. Every qigong movement is presented in 2-4 large photographs with clear instructions, followed by a discussion of how the movements aid in improving Tai Chi practice. Three Tai Chi Q[...]
For all students of tai chi, the 3rd edition of the best-selling book Tai Chi Theory & Martial Power includes a new and modern easy-to-follow layout. Each technique is presented in large photographs with detailed instructions. Motion arrows are used on the photographs as an important aid in performi[...]
Seize and Control Skills for Tai Chi Chuan Hundreds of chinna grappling techniques are hidden within tai chi movements. You can achieve these seize and control skills by including Tai Chi Chin Na in your training regimen. Here's your chance to take the next step in your tai chi journey Once you have[...]
This is the anticipated follow-up to the author s previous work, The Mind Inside Tai Chi (YMAA, 2015). In this edition he turns his attention to Yang style, guiding you through the 22-step form with an eye for detail and a love of nuance. Tai chi is born from wuji, a state of emptiness, Zhuang write[...]
"A practical guide to preventing and treating the toxic assault on our bodies"--Provided by publisher.[...]
"Avatar: The Last Airbender" creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko continue the story right where the TV series left off! Aang and Katara are working tirelessly for peace when an impasse between Fire Lord Zuko and Earth King Kuei over Fire Nation colonies within the borders of the Ear[...]
"Avatar: The Last Airbender" creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko bring "The Promise" to its explosive conclusion! The Harmony Restoration Movement has failed, and the four nations are plunged back into war! In the midst of the battle, can Aang and Fire Lord Zuko mend the rift betwee[...]
In an action-packed modern fable about the problems young Chinese Americans face when trying to participate in American popular culture, the lives of three apparently unrelated characters--Jin Wang, Monkey King, and Chin-Kee--come together with an unexpected twist.[...]
A fantastical adventure through the worlds we live in and the worlds we create. From two masters of the graphic novel -- Gene Luen Yang (American Born Chinese) and Derek Kirk Kim (Same Difference and Other Stories) come three magical tales - The story of a prince who defeats his greatest enemy only [...]
A tour-de-force by rising indy comics star Gene Yang, "American Born Chinese" tells the story of three apparently unrelated characters: Jin Wang, who moves to a new neighborhood with his family only to discover that he's the only Chinese-American student at his new school; the powerful Monkey King, [...]