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Taoism For Beginners: A Guide To Balanced Living

Taoism for Beginners is a practical guide to applying the key notions, concepts and beliefs underlying Taoism's various branches and schools.

Authors C. Alexander and Annellen Simpkins tap into their years of training and study in meditation, martial arts and Eastern philosophy to provide readers with a comprehensive introduction to the spiritual tenets and attainments that mark the holistic pathway to a life more in balance.

This book offers readers:

This new edition has been updated by the author to include the connections between Taoism and mindfulness and meditation, as well as ritualized practices to heighten mind-body connection in order to control chi (energy). Taoist principles and concepts have guided people on the path to harmony, wholeness, balance and greater well-being for millennia. This beginning resource makes an ancient religion, its practices and history accessible for a twenty-first century reader.

Black Belt Fitness For Life: A 7-Week Plan To Achieve Lifelong Wellness

Develop and maintain a healthy body using advanced Taekwondo training principles.

In Black Belt Fitness for Life, Grandmaster Tae Sun Kang applies his four decades of experience to guide you through an innovative method of fitness using Taekwondo principles. Whether you're a beginner or veteran to stretching and exercise, you can easily follow Grandmaster Kang's 7-week routine based on the belt system of Taekwondo, an ancient Korean martial art. With each week of the regimen, you will learn new skills and techniques that culminate in the mastery of the techniques necessary to continue exercising and eating right for life.

Through the use of Taekwondo stretches and movements, this black belt "Combined Dynamic Stretching" method will improve your flexibility and balance, stamina and strength, as well as your focus and mental health. You'll stretch multiple parts of your body at the same time, improving circulation and building mental strength while warming up to minimize injuries. As part of his holistic approach to health and fitness, Grandmaster Kang also outlines an eating plan designed to help you lose weight naturally. Unlike extreme diets and workouts that emphasize drastic results quickly, the Grandmaster's approach is a balanced, easy-to-follow, and--most importantly--realistic plan designed for your life.

Friend and longtime student of Grandmaster Kang, actor Michael Imperioli wrote the foreword for the book and shares his experience in training under Grandmaster, as well as the benefits he has received in following Grandmaster's philosophy.

Forest Bathing: The Rejuvenating Practice Of Shinrin Yoku

Shinrin Yoku: "taking in the forest atmosphere," the medicine of simply being in the forest, "forest bathing."

This book offers guidelines for finding peace and replenishment in any space —from turning off your phone to seeking the irregularities in nature, which in turn can make us less critical of ourselves. It offers tips not only on being fully present and mindful while in the forest, but also on how to tap into that mindfulness at home—even if home is the busiest and most crowded of cities.

Forest Bathing explains the traditional Japanese concepts that help readers understand and share in the benefits of the Japanese approach to forest bathing—a cornerstone of healing and health care in Japan. These concepts include:

From the healing properties of phytoncides (self-protective compounds emitted by plants) to the ways we can benefit from what forest spaces can teach us, this book discusses the history, science and philosophy behind this age-old therapeutic practice. Examples from the ancient Celts to Henry David Thoreau remind us of the ties between humankind and the natural world—ties that have become more and more elusive to Westerners.

The Ikigai Journey: A Practical Guide To Finding Happiness And Purpose The Japanese Way

In The Ikigai Journey, authors Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles take their international bestseller Ikigai: the Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life a step further by showing you how to find your own ikigai through practical exercises, such as employing new habits and stepping outside your comfort zone.

Ikigai is the place where our passion (what we love), mission (what we hope to contribute), vocation (the gifts we have to offer the world) and profession (how our passions and talents can become a livelihood) converge, giving us a personal sense of meaning. This book helps you bring together all of these elements so that you can enjoy a balanced life.

Our ikigai is very similar to change: it is a constant that transforms depending on which phase of life we are in. Our "reason for being" is not the same at 15 as it is at 70. Through three sections, this book helps you to accept and embrace that—acting as a tool to revolutionize your future by helping you to understand the past, so you can enjoy your present.

Japan has one of the longest life spans in the world, and the greatest number of centenarians—many of whom cite their strong sense of ikigai as the basis for their happiness and longevity. Unlike many "self-care" practices, which require setting aside time in an increasingly busy world, the ikigai method helps you find peace and fulfillment in your busy life.

How To Draw Animals - A Visual Reference Guide To Sketching 100 Animals Including Popular Dog And Cat Breeds!

A one-of-a-kind visual reference with sketch studies for 100 different animals.

Loaded with hundreds of tips and examples, this sourcebook contains sample sketches of a hundred different animal species—including mammals, amphibians, birds, reptiles and fish. In addition to notes, sidebars and anatomical diagrams, there are step-by-step drawing exercises, watercolor painting tutorials and an artist's gallery containing the author's own artworks that will surprise and inspire you to further develop your own drawing skills.

This unique reference work includes creatures from all branches of the animal kingdom:

- Land Mammals including cats, dogs, monkeys, bears and horses

- Amphibians & Reptiles including komodo dragons, lizards and crocodiles

- Marine Mammals including dolphins and whales

- Birds including eagles, owls, cranes, parrots and penguins

And dozens of others!

Author Sadao Naito is a leading wildlife illustrator who has won numerous awards for his detailed and expressive animal drawings and paintings. He is a member of the World Wildlife Fund, the Wild Bird Society of Japan and the international Society of Animal Artists.

Modern Japanese Painting Techniques: A Step-by-Step Beginner's Guide (over 21 Lessons and 300 Illustrations)

This book makes it easy to create and admire wonderful Japanese-style paintings and portraits!

Modern Japanese-style paintings are recognizable by their restrained use of three-dimensionality and perspective, reliance upon expressive lines, and the bold use of color to direct the viewer's eye. There are other ways that artists imbue their work with Japanese- inspired attributes, including through the skillful use of shape, texture, and facial expression.

Author Shinichi Fukui introduces readers to 7 notable modern Japanese artists (Kazuo Kawakami, Chiaki Takasugi, Miho Tanaka, Ryohei Nishiyama, Jose Franky, Ryohei Murata, and Keiji Yano) who specialize in shin hanga-style portraiture of Japanese women. He then presents instructions to create 21 different original paintings—from sketching models, preparing and mixing paints, blocking in color, and rendering fine details.

Using these techniques, and a bit of acrylic paint, readers will be able to create eye-catching works of art that express a timeless Japanese aesthetic.

Maneki Neko: The Japanese Secret To Good Luck And Happiness

What does "good luck" look like and how do you achieve it?

Lucky symbols, lucky numbers, lucky charms and luck-creating rituals—how is it that a disciplined and hard-working country like Japan is so invested in the idea of luck? And what, exactly, does "good luck" mean?

This insightful book—by a leading expert on the subject—explores the ways in which "good luck" symbols and rituals in Japan are used in tandem with diligence and a positive attitude to help people overcome life's many twists, turns and bad patches.

It explores how customs and beliefs play a vital role in creating positive expectations and outcomes—and includes practical exercises for bringing good fortune and happiness into your own life.

Author Nobuo Suzuki acquaints us with beloved Japanese icons of luck, prosperity, and goal-setting and explains what they truly represent—including Maneki Neko (the "Lucky Cat"), Daruma (the "Lucky Buddha") and the Seven Lucky Gods of Good Fortune. We even meet some quirky and much beloved modern Japanese symbols of luck like the "Golden Poop" (yes, you read that right!). And we learn how these symbols all foster a sense of community which contributes to the happiness and well-being of all individuals in Japan.

With this book, luck becomes a matter of self-understanding and connection to others rather than something that exists outside of ourselves and other people. It is an integral part of life and learning to shape out a destiny for ourselves that we can view with pride and contentment.

Reading & Writing Vietnamese: A Workbook For Self-study: Learn To Read, Write And Pronounce Vietnamese Correctly (Online Audio & Printable Flash Cards)

The perfect book for beginners to learn all the basics of Vietnamese!

Reading & Writing Vietnamese is an easy way to learn how to pronounce, read and write all the complicated sounds of Vietnamese-- including the difficult-to-pronounce consonants, vowels and tones. It is specifically designed for beginners with no previous experience in studying or speaking the language.

This easy-to-use workbook has lessons teaching you how to pronounce each consonant and vowel sound correctly and how to distinguish the tones. It comes with free native-speaker audio recordings that allow you to practice hearing and speaking the sounds and basic vocabulary and phrases.

Author Tri C. Tran has over 20 years of experience as a Vietnamese language teacher and has designed a series of lessons that are perfect for beginners.

The book includes:

A basic introduction to all the sounds of the language and how to read and write them

Japan Pop-up Book: The Comic Adventures Of Neko The Cat (Visit Japan's Most Famous Sights From Kyoto To Kamakura)

Take an exciting manga pop-up journey across Japan with Chico and Neko the Cat!

Pick up where Tokyo Pop-Up Book left off, as Chico and his mischievous cat Neko visit Japan's most famous landmarks. The chase is on as naughty Neko slips away yet again--this time becoming a stowaway on a Japanese bullet train!

Using his phone to track his runaway cat, Chico follows Neko to some of Japan's most iconic places:

Mt. Fuji and the Big Buddha at Kamakura

Educational and entertaining in equal measure, this exciting manga pop-up book will be treasured by readers of all ages.

Wounded Little Gods: A Novel

Regina was born and raised in the small town of Heridos, where gods and spirits walked the earth.

Until they didn't.

Ten years ago, the town's harvest failed utterly, and the people---believing the gods had abandoned them--left their farms and moved on.

Now, on a Friday before a long weekend, Regina ends her workday at an office in Makati, and walks home with a new colleague, Diana. Following a strange and disturbing conversation between them, Diana does not show up at work on Monday, nor Tuesday, nor Wednesday.

On Thursday, Regina finds a folded piece of paper In her bag. In Diana's handwriting are two names and a strange map that will send Regina back to her hometown. Here, in her quest to find Diana, she encounters rumors of genetic experiments, stumbles upon a strange facility that no one seems to know about, finds herself in places that don't exist, and discovers that people are not who they seem to be. And the biggest question in the bizarre chain of events is not what, or how, but why?

Wounded Little Gods is a tale that brings mythology to a sci-fi thriller that's filled with a sense of place--a place where gods are in many ways human and point to the ways in which humans can be inhumane. As Regina struggles to unwind the knots surrounding the mystery of this facility and the people connected to it. She discovers that she is more intertwined in the strange events in her hometown than she ever knew.

Reading And Writing Korean: A Workbook For Self-study: A Beginner's Guide To The Hangeul Writing System (Free Online Audio And Printable Flash Cards)

The easy way to learn the Korean Hangeul writing system!

Fans of K-Pop and Korean dramas as well as beginning students of Korean will love this handy guide to the Korean Hangeul alphabet. Designed for both self-study students and use in a classroom, no prior knowledge of Korean is needed. With this workbook, you'll quickly learn to read, write and pronounce the letters and hundreds of useful Korean words and phrases.

Reading and Writing Korean includes:

Free online audio recordings to teach you to pronounce all the sounds of the language correctly

Oxford University instructors Jieun Kiaer and Derek Driggs present the vowels, consonants, syllables and words in a systematic, step-by-step approach which takes you from tracing and copying individual letters to writing complete words and sentences in no time at all!

Reading & Writing Japanese: A Workbook For Self-study: A Beginner's Guide To Hiragana, Katakana And Kanji (Free Online Audio And Printable Flash Cards)

The easy way to learn the Japanese writing system!

In this beginner's workbook, students of Japanese will learn to read and write the Hiragana and Katakana alphabets, as well as 50 basic Kanji characters. A step-by-step approach moves from tracing letters to reading and writing complete words quickly and effectively. This book gives you all the tools you need to learn to pronounce, read and write Japanese:

A thorough overview of the hiragana and katakana alphabets.

Instead of dealing with separate Hiragana and Katakana workbooks, as is common, this comprehensive guide provides an efficient way to learn both with the help of one book.

Cooking With Japanese Pickles: 97 Quick, Classic And Seasonal Recipes

Enjoy healthy and delicious Japanese pickles with the help of a leading Japanese food expert!

Homemade Japanese pickles are incredibly tasty and easy to make, and have numerous gut health and digestion benefits. This amazing book shows you how to make your own Japanese-style pickles at home using fresh vegetables from your garden or local farmers' market--and how to incorporate them into delicious Japanese homestyle meals.

Author Takako Yokoyama provides 97 pickling recipes grouped into three chapters:

Chapter One: Quick pickles that are ready to eat immediately--like Spicy Eggplant Pickles, Cabbage and Garlic Pickled in Soy Sauce, and Tomatoes Seasoned in Sake Rice Wine

With commonly asked questions, clear step-by-step instructions, beautiful color photos, and information about the health benefits of pickles, this is an ideal resource for home cooks who want to try their hand at pickling, plant-based eating, or expanding their go-to recipe list.

Rainbow Watercolors Gift Wrapping Paper - 24 Sheets: 18 x 24" (45 x 61 cm) Wrapping Paper

These fine-quality sheets feature 6 prints inspired by fun and colorful watercolors in rainbow colors!

These papers are suitable for craft projects as well as for gift wrapping. The variety of designs means they are useful for any occasion--whether a holiday, birthday, anniversary or "just because."

Designed in a folder-style to prevent the sheets from tearing or bending, this gift wrapping set includes:

- 24 sheets of 18 x 24 inch (45 x 61 cm) paper

Pair with the matching Tuttle note cards--Rainbow Watercolors - 24 Note Cards--for a colorful and cohesive gift!

The tradition of gift wrapping originated in Asia, with the first documented use in China in the 2nd century BC. Japanese furoshiki, reusable wrapping cloth, is still in use four centuries after it was first created. Gift wrapping is one custom that has prevailed through the ages and across the world--it should be special for both the gift giver and recipient.

Amazing Origami Dinosaurs: Paper Dinosaurs Are Fun To Fold! (10 Dinosaur Models + 32 Tear-out Sheets + 5 Bonus Projects)

Amazing Origami Dinosaurs contains everything you need to fold 10 amazing origami dinosaur models twice! The colorful folding papers, clear instructions and realistic illustrations in this book bring these awesome creatures to life!

This book includes 32 highly realistic tear-out folding papers along with information on your favorite dinosaurs, including:

This book is recommended for those who have some experience with origami folding. Children under 14 will need the help of an adult to complete these intermediate level projects.

Land-dwellers, sea creatures and flyers--there are models here for every dinosaur lover to enjoy!

Fantastic Beasts - The Secrets Of Dumbledore: Movie Magic

Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore transports fans once again to the wizarding world.

Professor Albus Dumbledore knows the powerful Dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald is moving to seize control of the wizarding world. Unable to stop him alone, he entrusts Magizoologist Newt Scamander to lead an intrepid team of wizards, witches and one brave Muggle baker on a dangerous mission, where they encounter old and new beasts and clash with Grindelwald's growing legion of followers. But with the stakes so high, how long can Dumbledore remain on the sidelines?

Packed with captivating facts and incredible images from the making of the film, Fantastic Beasts - The Secrets of Dumbledore: Movie Magic features behind-the-scenes profiles of the characters, magical locations, beasts and artefacts seen on-screen. This interactive volume also comes filled with bonus inserts ­- from posters reproducing props from the film to bookmarks and stickers ­- that will delight fans of all ages.

INTERACTIVE ARTEFACTS: Filled with stickers, pull-out prop replicas, posters and other features.

GO BEHIND THE SCENES: Explore never-before-seen images, interviews, insights and more from Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS: Features interviews from the cast and crew, including Academy Award-winner Eddie Redmayne, Mads Mikkelsen, Jude Law, Jessica Williams, Alison Sudol, Dan Fogler and more.

STUNNING ART AND IMAGES: Photos from the film and gorgeous illustrations bring the wizarding world to life!

Blue & White Note Cards, 24 Blank Cards: 8 Unique Designs With 25 Patterned Envelopes

Send a special message in these beautiful blue & white designed cards!

With 24 cards and 8 unique designs, receiving a handwritten note in one of these will make your friends and family smile! Blank inside, these cards convey a heartfelt message for any occasion.

8 UNIQUE DESIGNS: Each box includes 8 different Blue & White designs-- 3 cards of each design. Focusing on two colors--blue and white--these cards showcase their richness and versatility. Featuring motifs of flowers, seashells, mountains, and whimsical patterns, these cards are fitting for any occasion.

24 BLANK, FOLDED CARDS: Whether you're sending a card for a wedding, graduation, or birthday, these 24 blank cards allow you to personalize your own message Each card measures 4.5 x 3.75 inches and opens either horizontally or vertically.

25 Envelopes: With 24 sealable envelopes simply slip your handwritten card in; address and add a standard USPS stamp. The envelopes measure at 5 x 4 inches, which meets the U.S. Postal Service requirements for mailing with a standard stamp. The 24 envelopes provided feature a blue & white design to coordinate with the cards.

Inspired by Traditional Japanese Artwork: Common in shibori and sashiko, blue and white have an extensive history in Japan. Traditionally, white represents purity, truth, simplicity, and humility. Blue signifies calmness, stability, and security. Combined, these two colors are often emblematic of water, reflecting nature and the flow of life--common values in Japanese culture. What emerge are enchanting cards that echo both life's impermanence and simplicity.

Geishas And The Floating World - 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle: Finished Size 24 x 18 inches (61 x 46 cm)

1000 pieces

Quality design & easy to handle pieces

Finished puzzle 24 x 18 inches

Features a woodblock print by well-known artist Toyohara Kunichika (1835--1900), dating from 1864

This lovely scene shows four beautiful courtesans dressed in expensive costumes in the Yoshiwara entertainment district of Old Tokyo

The Mythology Class: Where Philippine Legends Become Reality (A Graphic Novel)

"I wanted to read a comic about Philippine mythology, but since I couldn't find one that was in depth and contemporary enough that was closer to what I envisioned, I ended up making my own…It was also my intention to showcase our myths and legends and introduce them to the next generation." -- Arnold Arre for Publishers Weekly

Immerse yourself in a high-stakes fantasy adventure set in the Philippines!

This Philippine National Book Award winner fuses traditional myth and magic with contemporary action. Borrowing elements from The Lord of the Rings and The Phantom Tollbooth, author and creator Arnold Arre reinvents age-old Filipino fables, constructing a rich world of fantasy and adventure for a new generation.

The Mythology Class follows Nicole Lacson, an anthropology student at the University of the Philippines. When she is summoned to a secret meeting by the mysterious Madame Enkanta, Nicole finds herself face-to-face with living creatures from mythology and folklore that she never imagined existed in real life! Tikblangs, kapres and a range of engkantos--fantasy figures from her grandfather's bedtime stories--challenge her previously-held notions of reality.

Nicole embarks on a quest through the streets of metropolitan Manila with a ragtag crew of college students. With guest appearances from legendary Filipino heroes like Sulayman, Kubin and Lamang, Nicole's class must face down and repel an ancient evil.

The Mythology Class features world-building of the highest order, balancing the scope and magnitude of an adventure epic with the humor, warmth and insight of a classic coming-of-age tale

This is a complete Japanese textbook and language learning package for beginning learners. 

This origami kit combines the relaxation of an adult colouring book and the art of origami in one! 

This is a straight forward and user friendly guide to the Tagalog language. "Tagalog for Beginners" is the book to help you learn Tagalog (Filipino) on your own, easily and accurately whether you're traveling to the Philippines for a vacation or a business trip, or you have ties to the large Tagalog-speaking community in the U.S., or you're simply a language lover. From the fascinating history of Philippines' language to how you speak it, join skilled teacher Barrios on a guided introduction with a practical focus. After journeying through the carefully-paced explanations, conversations, cultural info, and activities in Tagalog for Beginners, learners will be able to use Tagalog (Filipino) in a wide range of common situations. From shopping for food to asking directions, from telling time to expressing how you feel, this book gives you the communication skills you need. The MP3 audio-CD helps reinforce pronunciation and improve listening comprehension. Helpful suggestions guide heritage learners (those of Filipino descent but born outside the Philippines) on how to use the book most effectively for their needs. Key features include: An accompanying MP3 Audio CD. Realistic dialogues to bring the language to life. Activities and exercises to help you read, write, speak and understand. Notes on the Tagalog language and history. A special section guides native (heritage) learners and instructors on how to use the book most effectively for their needs."

Have you ever considered learning Korean, but been put off by the unusual look of the characters? Don't let yourself be scared away! Korean has been called "the most logical language there is," and with this friendly and thorough introduction you will soon see why. The best way to learn Korean this book uses a lighthearted, humorous approach. "Korean for Beginners" starts by showing you just how reasoned and logical the Korean alphabet, hangeul, actually is, and helps you master it faster than you learned the English alphabet. Realistic situations you might encounter in Korea in Korean-speaking environments are described, and new words are explained in terms of how you'll find them useful to communicate. Numerous illustrations enliven the text, and a CD-ROM bound into the jacket lets you listen and repeat phrases in the book. Soon you'll be able to say with pride, "I know Korean!" Features of "Korean for Beginners" are: Learn to read Korean writing with ease. Practical phrases help you converse with confidence. A lighthearted "guide" walks you through, bringing the language to life. The CD ROM's native Korean speakers help you to speak Korean like a pro. As the more than 1 million Americans who speak Korean can attest, the Korean language is here to stay, and generations of young (and older) adults are determined to learn it. This book is for people who want a grasp of how to speak, write and understand Korean and who want to enjoy things while they're at it!"

'Basic Indonesian' is a textbook designed to provide rapid mastery of the modern Indonesian language which is spoken by more than 240 million people across the world's largest and most diverse archipelago.

First among the ancient classics, the "I Ching" or "Book of Changes" is one of the world's most influential books, comparable to the Bible, the Koran, and the Upanishads. The I Ching's purpose is universal: to provide good counsel to its users in making decisions during times of change. Since its origins about 3,000 years ago, it has become a compendium of wisdom used by people of many cultures and eras. This groundbreaking new translation by Dr. Margaret Pearson is based on the text created during the first centuries of the Zhou Dynasty, study of documents showing how it was used in the dynasty, and on current archaeological research findings. Her translation removes centuries of encrusted inaccuracies to better reveal the "I Ching"'s core truths for today's readers. Whether you are interested in trying this millennia-tested method of making wise choices or in understanding the world view of the early Chinese, this edition is essential reading.