With a detailed introduction to the ancient philosophical, ethical, and religious Chinese practice of Taoism, The Tao of Health, Sex, and Longevity is a unique, comprehensive, and practical self-help guide to live a balanced and positive Taoist lifestyle.Written by a Westerner for the Western mind, The Tao of Health, Sex, and Longevity is perfect for the modern reader interested in exploring the balanced and holistic health care system used by Chi...

People are increasingly looking to alternatives to Western medicine and here is a practical self-help guide to a balanced and positive lifestyle. Tao, the most ancient and fundamental element in the world's oldest civilisation, is as relevant to today's world as to classical China. For the contemporary reader, this accessible book is the first to explore, in the light of the findings of modern Western science, the balanced and holistic system of health care used by Chinese physicians, mart...

The evolution of northern Chinese cuisine has been strongly influenced by the relatively dry, cold climate and wind–swept steppes of northern China. It relies heavily on preserved foods and hearty fare to combat the harsh climate. Northern Chinese Favorites has everything you need to make 40 easy and authentic Chinese favorites. This book contains instructions for appetizers, desserts, meat, noodles, pancakes, poultry, seafood, soups, and vegetables. Recipes inclu...

The 21st century economy is fuelled by knowledge. Today, knowledge is more than an idea - it is an economic commodity. An organization's knowledge capital is a competitive and comparative advantage. Every organization must now invest in the knowledge assets of all its employees. Learning is the engine that creates and renews knowledge capital.Learning Organizations delves into why learning is an essential business operation; how modern learning is different from industrial...

With its clear photography and easy to read recipes, Taiwanese Favorites contains everything you need to create over 30 authentic and healthy Taiwanese classics. This cookbook contains recipes for classic and modern meals from Taiwan and mainland China. Taiwanese Favorites contains recipes for appetizers, snacks, rice, congee, desserts, meat, noodles, poultry, seafood, soups, and vegetables. Recipes include:Oyster omeletFish porridge

A guide to the history, theory and practice of chi-gung, the ancient Taoist system of health rooted in movement, breathing, meditation, and massageChi-gung, which literally means “energy work”: is a system of cultivating health, vitality, and longevity that is based on the fundamental principles of Taoism and the laws of nature. Practiced by the Chinese for thousands of years, chi-gung works with the energy found in all living things to h...

With its clear defined photos and easy to read recipes, Chinese Vegetarian Cooking contains everything you need to know to create over 30 delicious and authentic Chinese vegetarian dishes. This cookbook contains recipes for a variety of dishes that are both healthy and appetizing. Chinese Vegetarian Cooking features recipes for tofu, noodles, rice, bread, salads, soups, stir-fries, and desserts. Recipes include:Steamed tofu with black mushroomsVege...

Discover how easy it is to create mouthwatering Chinese cuisine in your own kitchen with this easy-to-follow Chinese cookbook.Chinese cooking is easily prepared as most ingredients can be readily purchased from general food stores, supermarkets and even online!Chinese Cooking Made Easy features a selection of 55 delicious Chinese dishes that are easy to prepare at home, and light and healthy too. Learn to use the wok to cook all kinds of Chinese fo...

Home cooking is always a favorite, no matter where you are. With over 30 clear color photos, Homestyle Chinese Cooking has everything you need to create 35 easy, light, healthy, delicious, and authentic home cooked Chinese recipes.This Chinese cookbook contains authentic, homestyle recipes for appetizers, rice, noodles, soups, seafood, meat, poultry, and vegetables. Recipes include:Poached tofu with spicy sauceHome-style fried rice

It is time we recognised the direct correlation between the external pollution of the environment and the internal pollution of the body. The toxins in the air, in the water and in our food inevitably make their way into the human body, but until we take drastic measures to clean up our planet, we have to detoxify the human system from the inside. Combining the best of ancient eastern and the latest of modern western thinking, THE TAO OF DETOX offers a solution to restoring and preserving ...

With its clear photography and easy to read recipes, Spicy Sichuan Cooking contains everything you need to make over 30 healthy and authentic Sichuan dishes. This cookbook features spicy recipes from all over the famous province. Spicy Sichuan Cooking has recipes for seafood, meat, poultry, soups, snacks, vegetables, and more. Recipes include:Prawns with sweet chili sauceGung Bao chickenHot and sour soupMa po to...

Captain Jack Robertson faces an impossible choice: Can he learn to love his violent, drug-fueled jungle prison—or will he die trying to escape?While spying on the Burmese drug-traffic for the CIA, Jack Robertson, a senior pilot for Air America, is kidnapped by a disgraced comrade with an unhealthy addition to drugs, sex, money and power.Dragon Mountain is the thrilling story of Captain Jack Robertson's struggle to stay alive long enough to choose b...