China can easily boast of its great martial traditions, which many would say is the richest in the world. There are a variety of styles from the north to the south that encompass an extensive repertoire of open-hand and weapon techniques. The ten chapters in this anthology illustrated this wide spectrum.Mark Wiley’s interview with Hou Faxiang presents a fundamental healing modality famous in China — qigong, the nourishing and practical use of internal energy. Its theory and practic...

The first part of Volume 1 of 3 volumes includes hundreds of pages and photographs presenting the richness of Okinawan martial traditions, from the original combatives to those influenced by Chinese and mainland Japanese martial art styles. The variety of topics shown in the table of contents indicate the depth and breath in the chapters, along with the authors who are well-known for their meticulous research and practical skills in specific arts. Each volume will prove enjoyable reading a...

Each year, millions of visitors travel to Florence to admire the architectural marvels of this famous Renaissance city. In this compact yet comprehensive volume, architect and architectural historian Richard J. Goy offers a convenient, accessible guide to the city’s piazzas, palazzos, basilicas, and other architectural points of interest, as well as pertinent historical details regarding Florence’s unique urban environment.Clearly laid out and fully illustrated, this handbook is de...

NOTE: Volume 2 of the print edition was dividend into Vols. 2.1 and 2.2 to make two e-book editions.What would you like to obtain from your research and practice of an Okinawan martial art? For an academic, it would be to obtain historical and cultural facts and details. For a practitioner, it would be to gain expertise in the combative skills. If you’re interested in both, this second of a three-volume anthology is assembled for your convenience to facilitate your endeavors. These...

Mr. Popper's Penguins is a children's book written by Richard and Florence Atwater, with illustrations by Robert Lawson, originally published in 1938. It tells the story of a poor house painter named Mr. Popper and his family, who live in the small town of Stillwater in the 1930s.

The New York Times –bestselling Newbery Honor Book that inspired the hit movie starring Jim Carrey.How many penguins in the house is too many?Mr. Popper is a humble house painter living in Stillwater who dreams of faraway places like the South Pole. When an explorer responds to his letter by sending him a penguin named Captain Cook, Mr. Popper and his family's lives change forever. Soon one penguin become...

Mr. Popper and his family have penguins in the fridge and an ice rink in the basement in this hilarious Newbery Honor book that inspired the hit movie!How many penguins in the house is too many? Mr. Popper is a humble house painter living in Stillwater who dreams of faraway places like the South Pole. When an explorer responds to his letter by sending him a penguin named Captain Cook, Mr. Popper and his family's lives change forever. Soon one penguin becomes twelve...

« Ce que nous appelons ''penser'' est souvent un dialogue intérieur entre différentes parties de nous. » Qu’est-ce que le Self ? Qu’est-ce qu’un protecteur ou un exilé ? Que sont les parties et quel est leur rôle dans notre équilibre psychique ? Découvrez le modèle IFS (Système Familial Intérieur) de Richard Schwartz. Dans ce livre, l’auteur présente cette approche thérapeutique unique, adoptée par des millions de gens à travers le monde, qui part du principe qu’i...

As nations have aggressively implemented a wide range of mechanisms to proactively curb potential threats terrorism, Counter-Terrorism Laws and Freedom of Expression: Global Perspectives offers critical insight into how counter-terrorism laws have adversely affected journalism practice, digital citizenship, privacy, online activism, and other forms of expression. While governments assert the need for such laws to protect national security, critics argue counter-terrorism laws are prone to ...

Florence, 1429Giovanni de' Medici is dead.A lifetime of shrewd investment, strategic alliance and sly manipulation saw Giovanni climb from mere money-lender to the top echelon of Florentine society. But success has left a slew of bitter enemies in his wake – and there are whispers his untimely demise wasn't accidental.Florence is a nest of vipers, and with the Medici family's wealth in the hands of Giovanni's untested sons, Cosimo and Lorenzo, there ...

Ce dictionnaire des concepts, techniques et champs d'application de la sophrologie recense près de 400 termes. Son objectif est d'apporter une connaissance à la fois immédiate, délimitée et pointue des termes fondamentaux de la sophrologie.Chaque définition étant très développée, cet ouvrage fournit un état des lieux des savoirs actuels de la sophrologie, ses fondements, ses différentes techniques et méthodes, sans pour autant privilégier ou ignorer aucun des courants légitimes de la sophr...

In "Florence Nightingale, the Angel of the Crimea," Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards presents a poignant and meticulously crafted narrative that captures the indomitable spirit and profound contributions of Florence Nightingale during the Crimean War. Utilizing a blend of biographical detail, vivid prose, and lyrical style, Richards not only chronicles Nightingale's pivotal role in revolutionizing nursing practices but also reflects the larger socio-political currents of 19th-century Britain....