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Discover the revolutionary intersection of Eastern energy practices and cutting-edge biohacking in this comprehensive guide. "Qigong Biohacking" bridges millennia-old wisdom with contemporary performance optimization to unlock your body's extraordinary potential. This groundbreaking book reveals: - How traditional qigong practices measurably enhance HRV, sleep quality, and recovery metrics - The science behind TCM's energy systems and their impact on longevity pathways - Precise breathing techniques that hack your autonomic nervous system for peak performance - Strategic massage protocols ...

In this audiobook, you will be led on a journey through almost 2,000 years of Chinese history, showing you all the ups and downs of those ancient times, the sufferings and joys of the Chinese people, along with their greatest achievements and failures. Dynasties will change, people will be killed and born, art made and destroyed, but the Chinese civilization will prevail, rising from humble beginnings to an empire that at some points outshined any other in the world at that time.

Rogue officials within the Chinese and Russian intelligence agencies conspire to use a decades-long and extremely effective covert program of political infiltration and influence of United States officials to replace the US president with someone more sympathetic to the interests of the two foreign powers. They must execute the mission before the president can enter into an international agreement with other Pacific Ocean nations restricting Chinese and Russian interests in the region. The mission includes a horrific attack on the president that shocks the world. US Defense Secretary Colt ...

Dynasty in the East is an Alternate History Saga that begins in 1405, when a late departing element of the First Chinese Treasure Fleet is driven far to the north by a major typhoon. They sail due east in an attempt to catch up with the rest of the fleet, and make landfall in the Americas. After trading for a hoard of Inca gold, they sail north and establish a colony in Northern California. Meriwether Lewis buys a Girandoni repeating air rifle with his own money at the Brown’s Ferry Arsenal, while purchasing guns and supplies for the Corps of Discovery Expedition. That rifle has a ...

Confucius spoke on the importance of cooperation and harmony among people. He proposed theories of leadership and motivation that are as practical today as when they were spoken over 2,500 years ago. Confucius provided guidelines for maintaining teamwork and empowering employees. His advice on human resource management, servant leadership, and visionary leadership predates current proponents, and even takes leadership one step forward. Concepts foreign to Westerners, such as renqing, yi, li, xin, and de are explored in this book, and their usefulness explained. This easy to read book ...

This stark and unsentimental recollection of childhood and coming of age in the back alleys and bustling streets of San Francisco's Chinatown reveals the sinister and pervasive influences of organized crime. “Chinese Playground: A Memoir” traces author Bill Lee’s maturation from innocent child in a troubled family to a street punk, gang member, and college graduate struggling to break free of his involvement in escalating violence.Lee’s personal accounts of two high-profile murder incidents are engrossing. The 1977 Golden Dragon Massacre in San Francisco that left five dead and ...

This book details the history, rituals, and beliefs of the major traditional religions of China: universal animism, polydemonism, specters, ancestral worship, Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism. He thought that one spiritual essence could be detected beneath a great variety of religious, philosophical, and even political expressions in China, and his lifework was the discovery and exposition of that essence.

Echoes of Babel: Tracing Human Migrations Embark on a captivating journey through human history inspired by the biblical account of Babel. "Echoes of Babel" delves into the remarkable migrations that have shaped civilizations, drawing from diverse cultures and distant lands. This book, while not scholarly in nature, is an exploration fueled by personal intrigue and curiosity. Discover the narrative woven with factual historical accounts and data, tracing the footsteps of ancient travelers across vast distances. The focus shifts to the Austronesian expansion into the Pacific islands and New ...

Chinese Cantonese Phase 1, Units 26-30 build on material taught in prior units. Each lesson provides 30 minutes of spoken language practice, with an introductory conversation, and new vocabulary and structures. Detailed instructions enable you to understand and participate in the conversation.

Making Pentecost Your Story: 50 Days of Reflection and Prayer is a unique devotional resource that features 50 stories and prayers inspired by the Church in China. This stimulating study guide also encourages reflection on topics found in its companion volume, Pentecost: This Story is Our Story. The book is Pentecostal or Charismatic in perspective, welcoming in tone, and designed for use by individuals or groups.

Silk Dragon is a story of adventure on the high seas, fierce battles with hostile kings and behind-the-scenes intrigue within the imperial court. It's a story of competition among royal concubines, accumulation of fabulous riches and justice by the sword. Silk Dragon is also a beautiful love story. Zheng He's childhood sweetheart, Morning Sun, is forced to become a lady-in-waiting to the imperial court. She desperately loves Zheng He and has pledged never to share herself with another man. But when Emperor Zhu Di requests Zheng He bring Morning Sun to his private chambers, the faithful ...

In modern-day New York City, five seemingly unconnected individuals—Ethan IcarOgun, a brilliant financial trader; Sophia Madira, a fierce attorney; Dr. Amir Seshan, a dedicated physician; Lucimar Bacerra, an intuitive language professor; and Zander Paquette, a relentless detective—are haunted by vivid dreams that feel more like memories than fantasies.

At thirteen, investigative prodigy Huang Zixia had already proved herself by aiding her father in solving confounding crimes. At seventeen, she's on the run, accused of murdering her family to escape an arranged marriage. Driven by a single-minded pursuit, she must use her skills to unmask the real killer...and clear her name.

Leaving behind the Divine Beast World, Hui Yue embarks upon the life of an immortal in the vast outside world. To resurrect his loved one, he will go to hell and back. Follow Hui Yue as he enters a world unlike any he has ever seen before and adapts to the many changes that surrounds him on his quest to become the strongest person alive.

Have you always been curious about Taoism but never got a chance to learn about it? Or maybe you're discouraged by long boring articles filled with esoteric terminology? Or perhaps you just want to learn how to take things easy and be more like The Dude from "Big Lebowski" and less like Dwight Schrute from The Office"? If so, you're going to love Taoism-101! This brief introduction to Taoism explains its history, key concepts and philosophy (or lack thereof) in simple, everyday language. Written in a user-friendly FAQ format, it's one of the most accessible guides to Taoism that can be ...

Chuckie Chin's Mystery of the Missing Dragon is the first episode in The Chuckie Chin Mystery Series. It is a farce/black comedy/mystery. In this episode, there is a dragon missing (actually 2). Chuckie Chin and his two sons must get to the bottom of this dastardly crime. And you can bet that San Francisco's favorite son will do his best to get his man, with truly entertaining results!

In Money Machine: A Trailblazing American Venture in China, Weijian Shan delivers a compelling account of one of the most significant deals in private equity history: the first and only foreign acquisition of control of a Chinese national bank. Money Machine is the fascinating inside story of the transaction as told by the man who led it, from the intrigues of dealmaking to the complex and uncharted process of securing control by a foreign investor of a Chinese nationwide financial institution, a feat that had never before been attempted, nor has it been repeated.

The book displays 32 captivating illustrations and beautiful poems (English/Chinese) generated by an automated drawing and writing method, under the guidance of our spiritual teacher J, who carried the relentless energy and infinite love with a prodigious talent for painting and poetry. The theme message conveyed by this book is Seth's view of the soul immortality and the origin of all things. All things originated from and are connected to All-That-Is. All-That-Is is an inexhaustible source of creativity and inspiration. We are looking forward to the day mass awakening occurs when the ...

Introducing an Asian mythology trilogy from the creator of the Captivating History series. This book includes three captivating books.

Stir frying is a cooking technique in which ingredients are fried in a small amount of very hot oil while being stirred or tossed in a wok. Stir fry originated in China and in recent centuries has spread into other parts of Asia and the West. It is similar to sautéing in Western cultures. Not only is stir frying quick and easy, it is also healthy. It results in tender-crisp vegetables that retain more nutrients than if they were boiled. And since stir-frying requires only a small amount of oil, the fat content is low. Many different ingredients can be stir fried, from fresh vegetables, ...