Traditional Chinese

When we think of martial arts in “old China,” we get visions of violent convulsions of dynastic change, devastating rebellions, civil wars, and banditry. Throughout the centuries there was a need for masters who possessed highly effective martial skills for positions in the military, protection services, and law enforcement. Out of this historical reality emerged a national treasure we call taijiquan. Chen t’ai chi's mystique remains fundamentally a true fighting art, including bare-handed forms and applications, plus an arsenal of weapons that includes the spear, straight sword, ...

When we think of martial arts in “old China,” we get visions of violent convulsions of dynastic change, devastating rebellions, civil wars, and banditry. Throughout the centuries there was a need for masters who possessed highly effective martial skills for positions in the military, protection services, and law enforcement. Out of this historical reality emerged a national treasure we call taijiquan. Chen t’ai chi's mystique remains fundamentally a true fighting art, including bare-handed forms and applications, plus an arsenal of weapons that includes the spear, straight sword, ...

这是一个美籍华人与命运抗争生生不息执着追过的传记故事 米雪是出生在美国的第一代华人从小饱尝“边缘人”的滋味此后生活颇为周折她的孩子罹患自闭症全家无所适从她的丈夫离开报酬丰厚的工作家庭失去经济来源她随丈夫在美国四处迁徙漂泊不定在人们纷纷移民美国的时候他们全家迁往香港她的事业蓬勃发展之时却突然重返美国……

Dive into the heart of tradition and celebration with your next great read The Spirit of Festivities. Brimming with tales of jamboree and heritage, this new eBook invites you to explore China's rich and vibrant festival culture with its profound meanings and unique customs, straight from the comfort of your home. Chapter by chapter, this comprehensive guide takes you on a rich journey through Chinese celebrations – from the colorful Spring Festival that heralds new beginnings, through to the glowing Harvest Moon Festival, and even to international celebrations of Chinese New Year. The ...

每个时代都有名动一时的绝色美女，她们不仅以自身的美貌愉悦着这个世界，而且也影响着历史的进程……每個時代都有名動一時的絕色美女，她們不僅以自身的美貌愉悅著這個世界，而且也影響著歷史的進程……

In the eagerly anticipated fifth installment of the "Scientific Taijiquan" series, "Scientific Taijiquan Volume Five: The Wu Jianquan Taijiquan Teachings of Xu Zhiyi" presents an unparalleled exploration of Taijiquan through the lens of Wu Jianquan's teachings, as interpreted and expanded by the renowned Wu style Taijiquan master, Xu Zhiyi. This volume builds upon the foundational knowledge presented in the series' first book, diving deeper into the fusion of traditional martial arts wisdom with the principles of modern science. Master Xu Zhiyi, with his profound understanding and extensive...

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White Crane Qigong is more than a mere practice—it is a journey into the essence of energy cultivation, body mechanics, and the profound wisdom of traditional Chinese martial arts. Rooted in centuries of refinement, this system carries the grace, precision, and spiritual depth that have made it a treasured art among practitioners. This book is not a training manual, nor does it seek to replace the guidance of a qualified teacher. Qigong, by its very nature, cannot be learned solely through written words and images. Instead, it requires personal experience, correction, and an understanding...

Whatever your experience of learning English, this is the course to get you speaking English quickly, confidently, and with no chance of failure, with 1-million best-selling language coach Paul Noble. Native-speaking British and US language experts will help you to perfect your pronunciation as you progress through the course.

This audiobook is a must-listen for those who want to understand the differences in world view and religious practice that exist between Christians and those who follow Chinese Buddhism, Taoism, or indigenous Chinese traditional religions. It also offers important insights into which practices traditional Chinese religious believers would have to stop or change if they become Christians.

This classic fairy tale has been infused with an Asian twist and adapted into Cantonese and English for families where Chinese may not be their first language.

The Gateless Gate of Zen is a traditional collection of stories and essays, called koans, that were used by the ancient priests to teach Zen to their students. It contains the complete comments and verses of the original Chinese Zen masters from the 1228 edition, now in modern language. The Gateless Gate deepens Zen understanding and helps bring the experience of Zen inspiration and clarity into your daily life. Its recurring theme is the attainment of satori, a mental awakening and state of clarity equivalent to epiphany, Tao, prajna, and spiritual enlightenment. The Gateless Gate of Zen ...

This is the second of Mandarin Monkey’s books but the first audiobook version. This fantastic edition contains hundreds more Mandarin phrases and an added incentive of grammar! Which means not only will you be able to remember some very useful phrases for your daily Mandarin Chinese conversations, but you will also get some important grammatical bonuses. We cover topics from complaints to medical. From food to holidays. From measure words to time. Everyone should be able to get something from this book.

Prepare to embark on an exciting linguistic journey through the heartwarming fable of 龜兔賽跑 (The Hare and the Tortoise), narrated in delightful colloquial Cantonese! This engaging bilingual book is tailor-made for families and language enthusiasts eager to learn Cantonese or improve their language skills in a playful and interactive manner.

Whatever your experience of learning English, this is the course to get you speaking English quickly, confidently, and with no chance of failure, with 1-million best-selling language coach Paul Noble. Native-speaking British and US language experts will help you to perfect your pronunciation as you progress through the course.

失踪了将近十年的父亲最近传来了奇怪的消息，梅丽小姐雇佣福尔摩斯和华生来帮助自己。然而福尔摩斯没有料想到，他竟然会遇见连他看了也觉得毛骨悚然的死者…… 失蹤了將近十年的父親最近傳來了奇怪的消息，梅麗小姐雇傭福爾摩斯和華生來幫助自己。然而福爾摩斯沒有料想到，他竟然會遇見連他看了也覺得毛骨悚然的死者……

聖經是一本上帝通過感動人去記載下來的歷史故事的合集從創世記到啟示錄聖經裡的歷史故事記錄了上帝與人類的互動和發生的許多神蹟無論是為了教育我們還是為了鼓勵我們上帝放在聖經裡的每個故事都是有目的有原因的人類的始祖亞當和夏娃背離了上帝的命令被誘惑吃了禁果而違背上帝的誡命的故事給了我們一個警示提醒我們要警惕誘惑和自私的慾望守住上帝的教誨被譽為信仰之父亞伯拉罕的故事告訴我們信仰可以戰勝困難而上帝的應許是可靠的還有以色列的國王大衛憑著上帝的力量取得了勝利的故事告訴我們即使在最黑暗的時刻上帝的恩典和力量仍然與我們同在這些人物的經歷向我們展示了道德信仰和生活的重要教訓通過這些人物的故事上帝讓人類.

狂风呼啸的雨夜，响起诡异哨声，已经订婚的姐姐突然遭遇神秘死亡，孪生妹妹赶来，只听到姐姐留下“斑点带子”的奇怪遗言，若干年后，死亡哨声再次吹响，妹妹无奈之下，求助福尔摩斯，在福尔摩斯的调查下，却发现了一个巨大的阴谋……狂風呼嘯的雨夜，響起詭異哨聲，已經訂婚的姐姐突然遭遇神秘死亡，孿生妹妹趕來，只聽到姐姐留下「斑點帶子」的奇怪遺言，若干年後，死亡哨聲再次吹響，妹妹無奈之下，求助福爾摩斯，在福爾摩斯的調查下，卻發現了一個巨大的陰謀……

Based on Traditional Chinese Medicine, this book is a vital resource to help you identify your own body constitution and body health condition. This knowledge encourages you to take proactive measures toward any health problems your body is facing, even when all modern technological tests read "normal". Possible the most striking impact of this book is its mastery of how to choose natural food therapy specifically suitable to you. By combining color, taste, temperature and the energy direction o the natural food compatible with your body constitution, your stage of life, and seasonal ...

尼尔斯骑鹅旅行记是世界文学史上第一部也是目前唯一的一部获得诺贝尔文学奖的童话作品本部有声书则通过多人演播的方式带您进入这部童话作品的有声世界让我们与小主人公一起乘着大白鹅的翅膀开始这趟奇幻之旅 小主人公尼尔斯是一个十四岁左右的少年他调皮贪玩任性懒惰不爱学习对待动物和人十分凶狠因为对小精灵出尔反尔尼尔斯受到了惩罚被小精灵变成了只有拇指一般大的小人儿也正因为变小尼尔斯才有机会骑上了家鹅莫顿的脖子环游世界