The Zen Reader (Cleary Thomas)(Paperback)

The Zen Reader (Cleary Thomas)(Paperback)

A stunning translation of classic Zen teachings conveyed by great Zen Masters. This book, translated by renowned and respected translator Thomas Cleary, presents a thousand years of Zen teachings for the modern reader in a way that preserves the dynamic flavor of these talks, sayings, and records

The Blue Cliff Record (Cleary Thomas)(Paperback)

The Thomas Paine Reader (Paine Thomas)(Paperback)

This major collection demonstrates the extent to which Thomas Paine was an inspiration to the Americans in their struggle for independence, a passionate supporter of the French Revolution and perhaps the outstanding English radical writer of his age. It contains all of Paine's major works including

Zen Essence: The Science of Freedom (Cleary Thomas)(Paperback)

Drawn from the records of Chinese Zen masters of the Tang and Song dynasties, this collection may surprise some readers. In contrast to the popular image of Zen as an authoritarian, monastic tradition deeply rooted in Asian culture, these passages portray Zen as remarkably flexible, adaptive to

Kensho: The Heart of Zen (Cleary Thomas)(Paperback)

Kensho is the transformative glimpse of the true nature of all things. It is an experience so crucial in Zen practice that it is sometimes compared to finding an inexhaustible treasure because it reveals the potential that exists in each moment for pure awareness free from the projections of the

To Liberty! The Adventures of Thomas-Alexandre Dumas: A Bloomsbury Reader (Johnson Catherine)(Paperback / softback)

Zen Lessons: The Art of Leadership (Cleary Thomas)(Paperback)

This guide to enlightened conduct for people in positions of authority is based on the teachings of several great Chinese Zen masters. Drawing on private records, letters, and long-lost documents of the Song dynasty (tenth to thirteenth centuries), Zen Lessons consists of short excerpts written in

Dementia: The Basics (Innes Anthea)(Paperback)

Dementia: The Basics provides the reader with a clear and compassionate introduction to dementia and an accessible guide to dealing with different parts of the dementia journey, from pre-diagnosis and diagnosis to post-diagnostic support, increasing care needs and end of life care. Co-authored by

Fascial Release for Structural Balance (Myers Thomas W.)(Paperback / softback)

Allows the reader to put all the theory found in the companion textbook, Thomas W. Myers' Anatomy Trains, into

Penguin Readers Level 5: Far from the Madding Crowd (ELT Graded Reader) (Hardy Thomas)(Paperback / softback)

Zen and the Birds of Appetite (Merton Thomas)(Paperback)

'Zen enriches no one,' Thomas Merton provocatively writes in his opening statement to Zen and the Birds of Appetite--one of the last books to be published before his death in 1968. 'There is no body to be found. The birds may come and circle for a while... but they soon go elsewhere. When they are

Introducing the Medieval Dragon (Honegger Thomas)(Paperback)

This book is an introduction written for both the scholar and the interested lay reader. It presents a fascinating topic - the medieval dragon - in an accessible and lucid manner that educates, entertains, and enthrals - exactly as medieval dragons themselves

Practical Taoism (Cleary Thomas)(Paperback)

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,

A Bernadette Mayer Reader (Mayer Bernadette)(Paperback)

'What a clear, insistent health there is here--as if the so-called world were seriously the point, which it is, and we could actually live in it, which we do. Truly this is the best How To book I've read in years. Bernadette Mayer makes a various world of real people in real times and places, a

The Secret of the Golden Flower (Cleary Thomas)(Paperback)

The brilliant new translation of the classic Taoist guide to meditation that Carl Jung made famous.'Thomas Cleary's translation is like an island of peace in the troubled sea of today's world. His beautifully lucid translation of the classic

Training the Samurai Mind: A Bushido Sourcebook (Cleary Thomas)(Paperback)

Through the ages, the samurai have been associated with honor, fearlessness, calm, decisive action, strategic thinking, and martial prowess. Their ethos is known as bushido, the Way of the Warrior-Knight. Here, premier translator Thomas Cleary presents a rich collection of writings on bushido by

The Thomas Sowell Reader (Sowell Thomas)(Pevná vazba)

A one-volume introduction to over three decades of the wide-ranging writings of one of America's most respected and cited authors These selections from the many writings of Thomas Sowell over a period of a half century cover social, economic, cultural, legal, educational, and political issues. The

Taoist Meditation: Methods for Cultivating a Healthy Mind and Body (Cleary Thomas)(Paperback)

Essentials of Foye's Principles of Medicinal Chemistry (Lemke Thomas L.)(Paperback)

Written in response to reader requests for a short, 'to the point' text that clearly summarizes the most important chemical elements of therapeutically relevant drug classes, Essentials of Foye's Principles of Medicinal Chemistry is a concise, quick-reference source of reliable information in the

Mastering Pot-Limit Omaha: The modern aggressive approach (Okolowitz Herbert)(Paperback)

Mastering PLO teaches an aggressive style; provides the reader with clear guidelines on how to develop a game-plan and adjust to their opponents and also teaches how to analyse board textures - the key to success in

I Ching: The Book of Change (Cleary Thomas)(Paperback)

The well-known ancient Chinese oracle and sourcebook of Asian wisdom--now in a Shambhala Pocket Library edition. The I Ching (The Book of Change), the oldest of the Chinese classics, has throughout Chinese history commanded unsurpassed prestige and popularity. Containing several layers of text and

The Art of Man-Fishing: How to Reach the Lost (Boston Thomas)(Paperback)

A clear and vigorous challenge to preachers and laymen to remain persistent in sharing the gospel with unsaved people. The book is split in two parts: 1. The promise of duty. How does Christ make men 'fishers of men'? Why are unconverted men compared to fish under water? In what ways are ministers

The Portable Beat Reader (Various)(Paperback)

The Language, Society and Power Reader (Mooney Annabelle)(Paperback)

The Language, Society and Power Reader is the definitive reader for students studying introductory modules in language and society. Highly user-friendly, this wide-ranging collection of key readings introduces students to the thoughts and writings of major writers working within the area of