Repulse Monkey
Author: Dick Cluster
Publisher: Dick Cluster
Published: 1989
Total Pages: 220
ISBN-13: 9780525248118
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Taichi
Author: Arthur T. Orawski
Publisher: TIPRAC
Published: 1996
Total Pages: 824
ISBN-13: 9780963399526
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTai Chi
Author: Lawrence Galante
Publisher: Weiser Books
Published: 1981-01-01
Total Pages: 212
ISBN-13: 9780877284970
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA comprehensive text that includes a study of the origins and history of Tai Chi; a detailed analysis of its relationship to Western philosophy, the I Ching, Tao te Ching, yoga, and Zen. The author also ties its use to esoteric systems, and discusses health and Chinese medicine in relation to Tai Chi. Includes several hundred detailed photographs showing application of the positions.
Compact Tai Chi
Author: Jesse Tsao
Publisher: Weiser Books
Published: 2000-04-01
Total Pages: 244
ISBN-13: 9781578631261
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMany homes do not have enough space to practice conventional Tai Chi. Tai Chi master Jesse Tsao explains his spaceless mini Tai Chi, a form combining five major styles in one comprehensive form, which takes only three to five minutes to practice in less than 40 square feet of space.
Laoshi: Tai Chi, Teachers, and Pursuit of Principle
Author: Jan Kauskas
Publisher: Via Media Publishing
Published: 2014-05-01
Total Pages: 200
ISBN-13: 0615967361
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe book is a kind of semifictional memoir. Chapters reflect the author's own experiences gained in the pursuit of tai chi and other martial arts. The text flows as a novel, but with substance based solidly in reality applicable to anyone, tai chi practitioner or not, since the main theme is the pursuit of principle in everyday life. Book Description A tai chi student explores the Dao of Zheng Manqing with the aid of his teacher, Laoshi. Through personal accounts, reflection, and dialogue with Laoshi, we witness the novice s evolution in his search for the spirit of the art and the resulting bond forged with his instructor. Together, student and teacher examine the philosophical and martial aspects of tai chi. They demonstrate what it means to pursue principle, and they see the ease with which it can be lost to that trickster and provocateur, the ego. Engaging, sincere, and at times lighthearted, this fictional memoir narrated from the student s perspective addresses themes familiar to all who study tai chi and the martial arts. Laoshi is a journey into tai chi and a meditation on life and living without fear.
Suddenly, So Much
Author: Sandy Shreve
Publisher: Exile Editions, Ltd.
Published: 2005
Total Pages: 108
ISBN-13: 9781550966527
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWritten by an award-winning poet, this collection of poetry explores "form" as a barrier to be broken through, form as the containment that allows for transcedence.
Tai Chi Chuan Roots & Branches
Author: Nigel Sutton
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Published: 2011-12-06
Total Pages: 146
ISBN-13: 1462901441
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFeaturing simple but clear instructions and over 190 illustrations this Tai Chi guide is a great way to learn this ancient martial art. Tai Chi Chuan is a philosophical and martial discipline practiced daily by millions of people worldwide. Though its benefits as a means of enhancing health and relaxation are well known, it is also a viable and effective martial art. The postures and forms written in Tai Chi Chuan are easily understood and including nicely drawn illustrations to help guide the reader into the proper positions of Tai Chi. Author Nigel Sutton has devoted many years of his life to the study of Tai Chi's roots (its history, traditions, and basic movements) and its branches. The product of his endeavors is this introductory guide to the movements and application of Master Cheng Man Ching's Tai Chi Chuan, a style noted for its combative effectiveness. Sutton has masterfully captured the essence of this popular tradition in both its holistic and martial approaches.
A Study of Taijiquan
Author: Sun Lutang
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
Published: 2003-10-31
Total Pages: 236
ISBN-13: 9781556434624
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis extensively illustrated primer is the first English edition of Sun's classic 1919 book which explores both the theory and practice of the style, with emphasis on movements and postures. Tim Cartmell's translation provides both a standard by which practitioners can judge themselves and valuable information relevant to all versions of taijiquan. Tim Cartmell has done the American Taijiquan community a great service translating Sun Lutang's books into English.
The Way of Inuit Art
Author: Emily Elisabeth Auger
Publisher: McFarland
Published: 2005
Total Pages: 312
ISBN-13: 9780786418886
DOWNLOAD EBOOKInuit art, both ancient and contemporary, has inspired the interest of scholars, collectors and art lovers around the globe. This book examines Inuit art from prehistory to the present with special attention to methodology and aesthetics, exploring the ways in which it has been influenced by and has influenced non-Inuit artists and scholars. Part One gives the history of the main art-producing prehistoric traditions in the North American arctic, concentrating on the Dorset who once flourished in the Canadian region. It also demonstrates the influence of theories such as evolutionism, diffusionism, ethnographic comparison, and shamanism on the interpretation of prehistoric Inuit art. Part Two demonstrates the influence of such popular theories as nationalism, primitivism, modernism, and postmodernism on the aesthetics and representation of twentieth-century Canadian Inuit art. This discussion is supported by interviews conducted with Inuit artists. A final chapter shows the presence of Inuit art in the mainstream multi-cultural environment, with a discussion of its influence on Canadian artist Nicola Wojewoda. The work also presents various Inuit artists' reactions to Wojewoda's work.
Tai Chi
Author: Loretta M. Wollering
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Published: 2014-12-15
Total Pages: 194
ISBN-13: 1477781676
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis lavishly illustrated guidebook is the perfect way to introduce readers to the time-honored art of tai chi. The first chapter offers an account of tai chi’s history and philosophical underpinnings, including descriptions of the major schools of tai chi. Subsequent chapters present a series of positions that flow into each other to create several tai chi routines. Each spread of these chapters features a photograph of a tai chi practitioner doing a position, accompanied by a cutaway anatomical drawing of the practitioner in that position. Tips on how to do each position properly are also included.
