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The Art of War
Format: Paperback, 224 pages
On Sale: January 11, 2005
Price: $7.99
Conflict is an inevitable part of life, according to this ancient Chinese classic of strategy, but everything necessary to deal with conflict wisely, honorably, victoriously, is already present within us. Compiled more than two thousand years ago by a mysterious warrior-philosopher, The Art of War is still perhaps the most... Read more >
Format: Paperback, 224 pages
On Sale: January 11, 2005
Price: $7.99
Conflict is an inevitable part of life, according to this ancient Chinese classic of strategy, but everything necessary to deal with conflict wisely, honorably, victoriously, is already present within us. Compiled more than two thousand years ago by a mysterious warrior-philosopher, The Art of War is still perhaps the most... Read more >
Also available as an
unabridged audio CD.
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The Book of Five Rings
Format: Paperback, 192 pages
On Sale: January 11, 2005
Price: $6.99
The Book of Five Rings is one of the most insightful texts on the subtle arts of confrontation and victory to emerge from Asian culture. Written not only for martial artists but for anyone who wants to apply the timeless principles of this text to their life, the book analyzes... Read more >
Format: Paperback, 192 pages
On Sale: January 11, 2005
Price: $6.99
The Book of Five Rings is one of the most insightful texts on the subtle arts of confrontation and victory to emerge from Asian culture. Written not only for martial artists but for anyone who wants to apply the timeless principles of this text to their life, the book analyzes... Read more >
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The Art of War
Format: Trade Paperback, 474 pages
On Sale: June 10, 2003
Price: $24.95
Sun Tzu's Art of War , compiled more than two thousand years ago, is a study of the anatomy of organizations in conflict. It is perhaps the most prestigious and influential book of strategy in the world today. Now, this unique volume brings together the essential versions of Sun Tzu's text... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 474 pages
On Sale: June 10, 2003
Price: $24.95
Sun Tzu's Art of War , compiled more than two thousand years ago, is a study of the anatomy of organizations in conflict. It is perhaps the most prestigious and influential book of strategy in the world today. Now, this unique volume brings together the essential versions of Sun Tzu's text... Read more >
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The Book of Five Rings
Format: Hardcover, 224 pages
On Sale: June 24, 2003
Price: $18.95
The Book of Five Rings is one of the most insightful texts on the subtle arts of confrontation and victory to emerge from Asian culture. Written not only for martial artists but for anyone who wants to apply the timeless principles of this text to their life, the book analyzes... Read more >
Format: Hardcover, 224 pages
On Sale: June 24, 2003
Price: $18.95
The Book of Five Rings is one of the most insightful texts on the subtle arts of confrontation and victory to emerge from Asian culture. Written not only for martial artists but for anyone who wants to apply the timeless principles of this text to their life, the book analyzes... Read more >
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trade paperback,
trade paperback and a
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The Art of War
Format: Trade Paperback
On Sale: October 26, 1988
Price: $12.95
Compiled more than two thousand years ago by a mysterious warrior-philosopher, The Art of War is still perhaps the most prestigious and influential book of strategy in the world today, as eagerly studied in Asia by modern politicians and executives as it as been by military leaders since ancient times... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback
On Sale: October 26, 1988
Price: $12.95
Compiled more than two thousand years ago by a mysterious warrior-philosopher, The Art of War is still perhaps the most prestigious and influential book of strategy in the world today, as eagerly studied in Asia by modern politicians and executives as it as been by military leaders since ancient times... Read more >
Also available as a
hardcover,
hardcover,
package,
trade paperback,
trade paperback and a
trade paperback.
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Training the Samurai Mind
Format: Trade Paperback, 288 pages
On Sale: October 6, 2009
Price: $18.95
A unique treasury of writings spanning four hundred years on the ethos, training, and education of the Japanese warrior, compiled by the premier translator of Asian texts
Honor, fearlessness, calm, decisive action, strategic thinking, and martial prowess have been the hallmarks of the Japanese samurai culture through the ages. The ethos of... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 288 pages
On Sale: October 6, 2009
Price: $18.95
A unique treasury of writings spanning four hundred years on the ethos, training, and education of the Japanese warrior, compiled by the premier translator of Asian texts
Honor, fearlessness, calm, decisive action, strategic thinking, and martial prowess have been the hallmarks of the Japanese samurai culture through the ages. The ethos of... Read more >
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The Pocket Zen Reader
Format: Trade Paperback, 240 pages
On Sale: November 11, 2008
Price: $6.95
This miniature book presents a thousand years of Zen teaching for the modern reader in a way that preserves the dynamic flavor of these talks, sayings, and records of heart-to-heart encounters. From the earliest adepts to the last of the great masters, The Pocket Zen Reader is a pocket-sized compendium of... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 240 pages
On Sale: November 11, 2008
Price: $6.95
This miniature book presents a thousand years of Zen teaching for the modern reader in a way that preserves the dynamic flavor of these talks, sayings, and records of heart-to-heart encounters. From the earliest adepts to the last of the great masters, The Pocket Zen Reader is a pocket-sized compendium of... Read more >
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I Ching
Format: Trade Paperback
On Sale: March 10, 1992
Price: $6.95
The I Ching is the most ancient and profound of the Chinese classics, venerated for over three thousand years as an oracle of fortune, a guide to success, and a dispensary of wisdom. This new translation, with commentary by Confucius, emphasizes applying practical wisdom in everyday affairs. Complete instructions for... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback
On Sale: March 10, 1992
Price: $6.95
The I Ching is the most ancient and profound of the Chinese classics, venerated for over three thousand years as an oracle of fortune, a guide to success, and a dispensary of wisdom. This new translation, with commentary by Confucius, emphasizes applying practical wisdom in everyday affairs. Complete instructions for... Read more >
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paperback.
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The Art of War (Pocket Edition)
Format: Trade Paperback
On Sale: May 7, 1991
Price: $6.95
Compiled more than two thousand years ago by a mysterious warrior-philosopher, The Art of War is still perhaps the most prestigious and influential book of strategy in the world today, as eagerly studied in Asia by modern politicians and executives as it as been by military leaders since ancient times. As... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback
On Sale: May 7, 1991
Price: $6.95
Compiled more than two thousand years ago by a mysterious warrior-philosopher, The Art of War is still perhaps the most prestigious and influential book of strategy in the world today, as eagerly studied in Asia by modern politicians and executives as it as been by military leaders since ancient times. As... Read more >
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The Illustrated Book of Five Rings
Format: Hardcover, 192 pages
On Sale: October 10, 2006
Price: $24.95
Written by the master swordsman and undefeated samurai Miyamoto Musashi in 1643, The Book of Five Rings has become a classic on the arts of strategy and confrontation. Musashi's wise and penetrating advice and observations are applicable not only to martial artists but for leaders in all professions; he analyzes the... Read more >
Format: Hardcover, 192 pages
On Sale: October 10, 2006
Price: $24.95
Written by the master swordsman and undefeated samurai Miyamoto Musashi in 1643, The Book of Five Rings has become a classic on the arts of strategy and confrontation. Musashi's wise and penetrating advice and observations are applicable not only to martial artists but for leaders in all professions; he analyzes the... Read more >
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I Ching
Format: Paperback, 128 pages
On Sale: September 12, 2006
Price: $5.99
The I Ching (Book of Change) is considered the oldest of the Chinese classics, and has throughout Chinese history commanded unsurpassed prestige and popularity. Containing several layers of text and given numerous levels of interpretation, the I Ching has been venerated for more than three thousand years as an oracle of... Read more >
Format: Paperback, 128 pages
On Sale: September 12, 2006
Price: $5.99
The I Ching (Book of Change) is considered the oldest of the Chinese classics, and has throughout Chinese history commanded unsurpassed prestige and popularity. Containing several layers of text and given numerous levels of interpretation, the I Ching has been venerated for more than three thousand years as an oracle of... Read more >
Also available as a
trade paperback.
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The Taoist I Ching
Format: Trade Paperback, 352 pages
On Sale: May 3, 2005
Price: $19.95
The I Ching , or "Book of Change," is considered the oldest of the Chinese classics and has throughout history commanded unsurpassed prestige and popularity. Containing several layers of text and given numerous levels of interpretation, it has captured continuous attention for well over two thousand years. It has been considered... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 352 pages
On Sale: May 3, 2005
Price: $19.95
The I Ching , or "Book of Change," is considered the oldest of the Chinese classics and has throughout history commanded unsurpassed prestige and popularity. Containing several layers of text and given numerous levels of interpretation, it has captured continuous attention for well over two thousand years. It has been considered... Read more >
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Alchemists, Mediums, and Magicians
Format: Trade Paperback, 304 pages
On Sale: January 13, 2009
Price: $16.95
Here is an introduction to the magical and mystical realm of Taoism through biographical and historical sketches of Taoist adepts over two thousand years. This panoramic view of the many faces of Taoism and its intimate connection with Chinese culture and society includes intriguing accounts of the Taoist secret societies that... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 304 pages
On Sale: January 13, 2009
Price: $16.95
Here is an introduction to the magical and mystical realm of Taoism through biographical and historical sketches of Taoist adepts over two thousand years. This panoramic view of the many faces of Taoism and its intimate connection with Chinese culture and society includes intriguing accounts of the Taoist secret societies that... Read more >
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The Book of Five Rings
Format: Trade Paperback, 144 pages
On Sale: December 12, 2000
Price: $12.95
Here is one of the most insightful texts on the subtle arts of confrontation and victory to emerge from Asian culture. Written not only for martial artists but for leaders in all professions, the book analyzes the process of struggle and mastery over conflict that underlies every level of human interaction... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 144 pages
On Sale: December 12, 2000
Price: $12.95
Here is one of the most insightful texts on the subtle arts of confrontation and victory to emerge from Asian culture. Written not only for martial artists but for leaders in all professions, the book analyzes the process of struggle and mastery over conflict that underlies every level of human interaction... Read more >
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Taoist Meditation
Format: Trade Paperback
On Sale: July 5, 2000
Price: $12.95
The ancient meditation techniques of Taoism encompass a wide range of practices—with an aim toward cultivating a healthy body as well as an enlightened mind. These selections from classic texts of Taoist meditation represent the entire range of techniques—from sitting meditation practices to internal alchemy. Most of the texts appear here... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback
On Sale: July 5, 2000
Price: $12.95
The ancient meditation techniques of Taoism encompass a wide range of practices—with an aim toward cultivating a healthy body as well as an enlightened mind. These selections from classic texts of Taoist meditation represent the entire range of techniques—from sitting meditation practices to internal alchemy. Most of the texts appear here... Read more >
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The Art of War
Format: Unabridged Compact Disc
On Sale: February 12, 2008
Price: $12.95
Click here to listen to an audio sample online in MP3 format.
Compiled more than two thousand years ago by a mysterious warrior-philosopher, The Art of War is still perhaps the most prestigious and influential book of strategy in the world. As a study of the anatomy of organizations in conflict... Read more >
Format: Unabridged Compact Disc
On Sale: February 12, 2008
Price: $12.95
Click here to listen to an audio sample online in MP3 format.
Compiled more than two thousand years ago by a mysterious warrior-philosopher, The Art of War is still perhaps the most prestigious and influential book of strategy in the world. As a study of the anatomy of organizations in conflict... Read more >
Also available as a
paperback.
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Vitality, Energy, Spirit
Format: Trade Paperback, 312 pages
On Sale: March 10, 2009
Price: $29.95
This is the richest sourcebook of Taoist teachings ever to appear in the English language. It focuses on vitality, energy, and spirit—the “three treasures” of human life as envisioned in Taoist thought. The three treasures are understood to be the source of the creativity, capability, and intelligence of which humankind is... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 312 pages
On Sale: March 10, 2009
Price: $29.95
This is the richest sourcebook of Taoist teachings ever to appear in the English language. It focuses on vitality, energy, and spirit—the “three treasures” of human life as envisioned in Taoist thought. The three treasures are understood to be the source of the creativity, capability, and intelligence of which humankind is... Read more >
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I Ching
Format: Hardcover, 288 pages
On Sale: September 9, 2003
Price: $18.95
The I Ching ( Book of Change ) is considered the oldest of the Chinese classics, and has throughout Chinese history commanded unsurpassed prestige and popularity. Containing several layers of text and given numerous levels of interpretation, the I Ching has been venerated for more than three thousand years... Read more >
Format: Hardcover, 288 pages
On Sale: September 9, 2003
Price: $18.95
The I Ching ( Book of Change ) is considered the oldest of the Chinese classics, and has throughout Chinese history commanded unsurpassed prestige and popularity. Containing several layers of text and given numerous levels of interpretation, the I Ching has been venerated for more than three thousand years... Read more >
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Zen Lessons
Format: Trade Paperback
On Sale: August 31, 1993
Price: $7.00
This guide to enlightened conduct for people in positions of authority is based on the teachings of several great Zen masters of China. Drawing on private records, letters, and long-lost documents of the Song dynasty (tenth to thirteenth century), the book consists of short excerpts written in a language that is... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback
On Sale: August 31, 1993
Price: $7.00
This guide to enlightened conduct for people in positions of authority is based on the teachings of several great Zen masters of China. Drawing on private records, letters, and long-lost documents of the Song dynasty (tenth to thirteenth century), the book consists of short excerpts written in a language that is... Read more >
Also available as a
trade paperback.
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Practical Taoism
Format: Trade Paperback, 96 pages
On Sale: May 28, 1996
Price: $16.95
This extraordinary collection of teachings and commentaries illuminates the many profound mysteries of inner alchemy, one of the most important dimensions of the Taoist tradition. The science of inner alchemy consists of meditation practices that enable the individual to have a more intimate, energizing, and inspiring relationship with life. Although these... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 96 pages
On Sale: May 28, 1996
Price: $16.95
This extraordinary collection of teachings and commentaries illuminates the many profound mysteries of inner alchemy, one of the most important dimensions of the Taoist tradition. The science of inner alchemy consists of meditation practices that enable the individual to have a more intimate, energizing, and inspiring relationship with life. Although these... Read more >
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The Taoist Classics, Volume 1
Format: Trade Paperback, 496 pages
On Sale: February 11, 2003
Price: $29.95
This collection of translated texts includes: Tao Te Ching: Cleary's original translations of the great classic of Taoism, accompanied by his commentary illuminating the text and its context. Chuang-tzu: The "Inner Teachings" of a widely influential compendium of wisdom stories, fables, and anecdotes. Wen-tzu: Understanding the Mysteries: Another core... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 496 pages
On Sale: February 11, 2003
Price: $29.95
This collection of translated texts includes: Tao Te Ching: Cleary's original translations of the great classic of Taoism, accompanied by his commentary illuminating the text and its context. Chuang-tzu: The "Inner Teachings" of a widely influential compendium of wisdom stories, fables, and anecdotes. Wen-tzu: Understanding the Mysteries: Another core... Read more >
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The Inner Teachings of Taoism
Format: Trade Paperback, 144 pages
On Sale: January 9, 2001
Price: $15.95
Taoist inner alchemy is a collection of theories and practices for transforming the mind and refining the self. The Inner Teachings of Taoism includes a classic of Chinese alchemy known as Four Hundred Words on the Gold Elixir. Written in the eleventh century by a founder of the... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 144 pages
On Sale: January 9, 2001
Price: $15.95
Taoist inner alchemy is a collection of theories and practices for transforming the mind and refining the self. The Inner Teachings of Taoism includes a classic of Chinese alchemy known as Four Hundred Words on the Gold Elixir. Written in the eleventh century by a founder of the... Read more >
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The Book of Balance and Harmony
Format: Trade Paperback, 168 pages
On Sale: November 11, 2003
Price: $18.95
The Book of Balance and Harmony is a renowned anthology of writing by a thirteenth-century master of the Complete Reality School of Taoism, a movement begun around the turn of the first millennium CE whose aim was a return to the purity of Taoism's original principles and practices. This classic... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 168 pages
On Sale: November 11, 2003
Price: $18.95
The Book of Balance and Harmony is a renowned anthology of writing by a thirteenth-century master of the Complete Reality School of Taoism, a movement begun around the turn of the first millennium CE whose aim was a return to the purity of Taoism's original principles and practices. This classic... Read more >
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Classics of Buddhism and Zen, Volume 1
Format: Trade Paperback, 608 pages
On Sale: April 12, 2005
Price: $29.95
Volume One of Classics of Buddhism and Zen contains teachings predominantly from the Chinese Zen (Chan) tradition, including the writings of revered Chinese masters such as Pai-chang, founder of the Chan monastic tradition; Huang-po, one of the forefathers of the Lin-chi-tsung or Rinzai school; Foyan, the great master of the... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 608 pages
On Sale: April 12, 2005
Price: $29.95
Volume One of Classics of Buddhism and Zen contains teachings predominantly from the Chinese Zen (Chan) tradition, including the writings of revered Chinese masters such as Pai-chang, founder of the Chan monastic tradition; Huang-po, one of the forefathers of the Lin-chi-tsung or Rinzai school; Foyan, the great master of the... Read more >
