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The Analects express a philosophy, or a moral code, by which Confucius, one of the most humane thinkers of all time, believed everyone should live. Upholding the ideals of wisdom,...

Author: Confucius Format: Paperback / softback Number of Pages: The Analects are a collection of ConfuciusÕs sayings brought together by his pupils shortly after his death in 497 BC. Together...

One of the most influential books in human history, in an illuminating new translation A Penguin Classic One of the most influential books in human history, in a revelatory new...

An essential text in Confucian thought Mencius was one of the great philosophers of ancient China, second only in influence to Confucius, whose teachings he defended and expanded. The Mencius,...

A wonderfully enjoyable storehouse of ancient Chinese history and legends, which also has an important role in understanding 21st-century China The Most Venerable Book (also known as The Book of...

The I Ching, or Book of Changes, a common source for both Confucianist and Taoist philosophy, is one of the first efforts of the human mind to place itself within...

This collection features 16 monumental works of non-fiction, encompassing philosophy, politics, autobiography, and practical advice. Spanning over two millennia, from the ancient wisdom of Confucius and Marcus Aurelius to the...

Traditionally attributed to Lao Tzu, an older contemporary of Confucius (551 - 479 BC), it is now thought that the work was compiled in about the fourth century BC. An...

A fascinating examination of contemporary Chinese culture, The Chinese Mind offers an informative, accessible look at the values, attitudes and behavior patterns of modern China-and their roots in the history...

The belief that everything is changing led to the disasters of the dotcom era. This book reminds us that some fundamental rules do still apply by taking readers through 20...

This guide covers the main schools of thought from the Ancient Chinese philosophies of Confucius and Lao Tzu, Ancient wisdom from Aristotle, Plato, Zeno and Pythagoras through to those most...

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Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Very goodPages: GoodFew materials in human history have captivated a civilization as profoundly as jade has captivated China — and A Romance with Jade: From the De...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: chipped and worn with some damagePages: Good Markings: No markingsThis book explores 3000 years of Chinese political-military history, drawing parallels with Machiavelli's theories on power and...

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An illuminating - and deeply personal - exploration of the essence of Buddhist thought, from the author of Lost Japan Powerful, mystical and concise, the Heart Sutra is believed to...

The first truly authoritative and accessible history of philosophy to cover both Western and Eastern traditions The story of philosophy is an epic tale- an exploration of the ideas, views...

The internationally bestselling guide to the extraordinary human story, for the curious of all ages The World has existed for over 4 billion years, but humanity arrived much more recently....

NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. Author: Li Cunxin Format: Paperback...

Author: Shin-Ja KimFormat: Paperback, 148mm x 210mm, 540g, 386 pagesPublished: Peter Lang AG, Switzerland, 2010Practical Learning, Catholicism and classical Confucianism form the origin of Tasan Chong's philosophy in a uniform...

Laozi's Dao De Jing was written around 400 BC by a compassionate soul in a world torn by hatred and ambition, dominated by those that yearned for apocalyptic confrontations and...

A must-have for language lovers, this compendium contains hundreds of mind-stretching observations that are contradictory or illogical on one level, yet true, witty, and often profound on another. ox-y-mor-on-i-ca (OK-se-mor-ON-uh-ca)...

Meili, a young peasant woman born in the remote heart of China, is married to Kongzi, a village school teacher, and a distant descendant of Confucius. They have a daughter,...

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Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodOne of the most ambitious and enduring works in classical Chinese literary criticism, The Literary Mind and the Carving of Dragons — originally composed...

From the bestselling author of Wild Swans and Mao- The Unknown Story, the extraordinary story of the woman who single-handedly dragged China into the modern age Discover the extraordinary story...

This first illustrated book in English about the work of Yeh Shih-Chiang, one of Taiwan's most reclusive and enigmatic artists, is groundbreaking, timely, and pioneering. This remarkable volume presents the...

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In recent years a number of best-selling books have forcefully argued that belief in God can no longer be defended on rational or empirical grounds, and that the scientific worldview...

Lillian Too's phenomenally successful elementary book on feng shui introduces the first time reader to the world of dragons and tigers.

Author: Kwang-Ching Liu Format: Hardback Number of Pages: 544 Ten international academics explore heterodoxy dissent challenging the beliefs and meanings of the established norm in late Imperial China. In this...

Known throughout history as one of the greatest works of military strategy, the Long River Press edition of The Art of War situates Sun Tzu's classic text as one of...

The definitive story of a top Chinese politician's ill-fated quest to reform the Communist Party. When Hu Yaobang died in April 1989, throngs of mourners converged on the Martyrs' Monument...

Author: Daniel Smith Format: Hardback Number of Pages: 288 The book has a unique status as an emblem of human culture and civilisation. It is a vessel for sharing stories,...

Presented with the original Chinese characters translated into English in original phrases, with accurate English translation on facing page.

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Author: Daniel Smith Format: Hardback Number of Pages: 288 The book has a unique status as an emblem of human culture and civilisation. It is a vessel for sharing stories,...

Edition: repr.,Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image; small price sticker on the front cover; What does it mean to be human in an...

Warm, witty, wise - and occasionally challenging - Just Saying is bestselling social psychologist Hugh Mackay's highly personal reflections on twenty-five quotations from some of the world's greatest thinkers and...

This is the first title in the new "Global Business" series of books written by leading experts in the field of international business and management. The book aims to provide...