Download or read book The Harvard Medical School Guide to Tai Chi written by Peter M. Wayne, PhD and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2013-04-09 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A longtime teacher and Harvard researcher presents the latest science on the benefits of T’ai Chi as well as a practical daily program for practitioners of all ages Conventional medical science on the Chinese art of T’ai Chi now shows what T’ai Chi masters have known for centuries: regular practice leads to more vigor and flexibility, better balance and mobility, and a sense of well-being. Cutting-edge research from Harvard Medical School also supports the long-standing claims that T’ai Chi also has a beneficial impact on the health of the heart, bones, nerves and muscles, immune system, and the mind. This research provides fascinating insight into the underlying physiological mechanisms that explain how T’ai Chi actually works. Dr. Peter M. Wayne, a longtime T’ai Chi teacher and a researcher at Harvard Medical School, developed and tested protocols similar to the simplified program he includes in this book, which is suited to people of all ages, and can be done in just a few minutes a day. This book includes: • The basic program, illustrated by more than 50 photographs • Practical tips for integrating T’ai Chi into everyday activities • An introduction to the traditional principles of T’ai Chi • Up-to-date summaries of the research on the health benefits of T’ai Chi • How T’ai Chi can enhance work productivity, creativity, and sports performance • And much more

Download or read book The Samurai s Garden written by Gail Tsukiyama and published by St. Martin's Griffin. This book was released on 2008-06-24 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The daughter of a Chinese mother and a Japanese father, Gail Tsukiyama's The Samurai's Garden uses the Japanese invasion of China during the late 1930s as a somber backdrop for this extraordinary story. A 20-year-old Chinese painter named Stephen is sent to his family's summer home in a Japanese coastal village to recover from a bout with tuberculosis. Here he is cared for by Matsu, a reticent housekeeper and a master gardener. Over the course of a remarkable year, Stephen learns Matsu's secret and gains not only physical strength, but also profound spiritual insight. Matsu is a samurai of the soul, a man devoted to doing good and finding beauty in a cruel and arbitrary world, and Stephen is a noble student, learning to appreciate Matsu's generous and nurturing way of life and to love Matsu's soulmate, gentle Sachi, a woman afflicted with leprosy.

Download or read book The One Peaceful World Cookbook written by Alex Jack and published by BenBella Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2017-08-29 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eating a balanced, plant-based diet is not only the best choice for your health and the planet—these foods are also essential for your mental and emotional well-being. Marrying traditional wisdom and modern scientific and medical research, a vegan macrobiotic approach recognizes the profound effects food, environment, activities, and attitude can have on your physical and emotional health. Drawing upon traditional and contemporary cuisines from around the globe, The One Peaceful World Cookbook: Over 150 Vegan, Macrobiotic Recipes for Vibrant Health and Happiness shows you how to prepare delicious, satisfying meals that nourish your body and mind. Based on the authors' decades-long experience as teachers, dietary counselors, and chefs, on scientific and medical studies documenting the health benefits of a vegan macrobiotic way of eating, and on other cutting-edge research on health, vitality, and fitness, this book features 150-plus easy-to-follow recipes, including: • Roasted Beet Salad with Orange Mustard Dressing • Vegetable Paella • Tofu Lasagna with Carrot Marinara Sauce • Pad Thai with Tempeh • Mochi Waffles with Lemon Syrup • Tiramisu with Cashew Cream These gourmet recipes, both savory and sweet, are designed for an on-the-go lifestyle and will both nourish and delight you. The One Peaceful World Cookbook empowers you with the tools and recipes you need on your path to optimal health and well-being.

Download or read book Okinawan English Wordbook written by Mitsugu Sakihara and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 2006-06-30 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Okinawan-English Wordbook, written by the late Mitsugu Sakihara, historian and native speaker of the Naha dialect of Okinawa, is an all-new concise dictionary of the modern Okinawan language with definitions and explanations in English. The first substantive Okinawan-English lexicon in more than a century, it represents a much-needed addition to the library of reference materials on the language. The Wordbook opens to lay user and linguist alike an area heretofore accessible almost exclusively in Japanese works and adds to the general body of scholarship on various Ryukyuan languages and dialects by providing a succinct but comprehensive picture of modern colloquial Okinawan. The current work comprises nearly 10,000 entries, many with encyclopedic discussion, drawn from a wide variety of sources in addition to the author’s native knowledge and from numerous areas of interest, with emphasis on the cultural traditions of Okinawa. Entries reflect both contemporary Naha usage and archaisms and areal variants when these are of cultural, historical, or linguistic interest. Thus, in addition to being a comprehensive portrait of the modern Okinawan language, the Wordbook serves as an implicit introduction to the rich field of Japanese dialect studies. Prefatory material discusses the phonology of Okinawan and the romanization scheme employed in the book, with particular attention to phonological features of the language likely to be unfamiliar to native English speakers and those acquainted only with Japanese. A general introduction to the conjugation of verbs and adjectives in Okinawan is made as well.

Download or read book Spindrifts written by A-M Mawhiney and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2021-11-15 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Racism, climate change, and violence are in the past. The new world values respect and collaboration with others. But are there secrets lurking in the shadows of the Land of Hope? What truth about the past is being covered up? When fifteen-year-old Fania returns from Immersion, she is shattered to learn that the next phase of her education is at home with Alicia, her granny. She had hoped for something far grander that would prepare her for an important role with the Earth Project. Their two strong personalities clash as Fania begins to learn more about the past and her family’s role in it. As Fania grows in confidence and power, she starts to wonder exactly what secrets Alicia is keeping in her underground lab. After Fania discovers the truth, she finds her calling: one that has the power to change everything.

Download or read book A Guide Book to Lisu Language written by Asim Maitra and published by Mittal Publications. This book was released on 1988 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Rise of the IbaraTera written by Brinda Murthy and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2024-01-06 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sachi's life had always been slow and peaceful, with days spent in routine work and leisure. It seemed that nothing would change, and she was content with it despite the lingering yearning for a life with more adventure. However, a series of unexpected events on a very ordinary day changed everything. She wakes up in a world much different from hers, and is faced with the challenge to fulfil her responsibilities as the Chosen One – the IbaraTera, and save its people from the life of subjugation inflicted by the merciless Empire. She journeys through the vast lands to gather and master the powers of the elements of nature, with the aim to vanquish the one man leading the Empire who thrust the world into turmoil. On her journey, Sachi discovers more than herself and her responsibilities as the IbaraTera. Bonds are rekindled, precious friends are gained, and comrades with hearts blazing with the desire to end the tyranny join forces to bring back peace and balance to the kingdom.

Download or read book Lucky Me written by Sachi Parker and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-02-07 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shirley MacLaine’s only child shares shocking stories from her out-of-this-world childhood with the famously eccentric actress Shirley MacLaine is an Academy Award winning actress who has graced Hollywood with her talent for decades, known for her roles in The Apartment, Terms of Endearment, and recently the BBC/PBS smash Downton Abbey. Yet—as her daughter Sachi Parker can attest—growing up with the movie star was far from picture perfect. The only child of MacLaine and her husband of thirty years, Steve Parker, Sachi’s surreal childhood began when she was sent to Japan at the age of two—though her mother would sometimes claim Sachi was six—to live with her mercurial father and his mistress. She divides her time being raised by a Japanese governess and going back and forth to L.A. to be with her mother, hamming it up on movie sets, in photo shoots, and Hollywood parties, even winning—and then abruptly losing—the role of Scout in To Kill a Mockingbird. As she gets older and attends boarding school in England and Switzerland, becomes a Qantas stewardess, and becomes involved in a series of abusive relationships she tries to unravel the mysteries of her childhood and her parents’ unconventional marriage. Including twenty never-before-seen personal photos, Lucky Me is a fascinating look at Hollywood and what it takes to succeed there, the incredible ambition of Shilrey MacLaine and the fallout it had on her only child, as well as a woman’s attempt to understand and connect with her extremely complicated parents.

Download or read book Hazy Horizon written by JITTY SETHI and published by Sukan Publishing Universe. This book was released on with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We all have heard of the term 'Film Script', or 'Movie Script', but we have only a vague idea what it is. Presented here is a great Film Script with a very thrilling storyline to entertain you and at the same time offer a guide to a Film or Movie Script. HAZY HORIZON is an “AIDS” related story. “AIDS” (Human Immunity Deficiency Virus) can be compared to a mirage. It is out there, yet you feel it won’t affect you. It gradually destroys the person who contracts it and creates havoc in the lives of everyone else connected with that one individual. HAZY HORIZON is filled with illusions in the lives of three beautiful people and their families. Traveling to Japan to complete a business deal, Raj is enthralled by a pretty Japanese girl, Sachi, and falls in love with her. But one day layer, Blood tests reveal that Raj has tested positive for AIDS. All hell breaks loose in his family. Doctor Prem who is treating Raj becomes fascinated by Sachi’s charm, and thus his own family life begins to fall apart. Sachi too is passing through a terrible phase in her life and seeks solace in Doctor Prem's arms. But, Sachi leaves no stone unturned to get rid Raj of the scourge of AIDS. However, all the doctors efforts prove futile against this monster of a disease. Yet hope is not extinguished. How everyone involved copes with life thereafter.....

Download or read book Rough Guide Phrasebook Polish written by Rough Guides and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-02-01 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide Polish Phrasebook is the definitive phrasebook to help you make the most of your time in Poland. Whether you want to book a hotel room, ask what time the train leaves or buy a drink from the bar, this new phrasebook has a dictionary of over 5,000 words and will help you communicate with the locals in no time. The free audio downloads, recorded by native Polish speakers, can be downloaded to your computer or MP3, allowing you to listen to the correct pronunciation of essential dialogues, ideal for practicing before you go or while you're there. There's even a regional pronunciation guide and Rough Guide travel tips, so wherever you are you can get around and speak the lingo. The Rough Guide Polish Phrasebook has an extensive two-way dictionary packed with vocabulary and a helpful menu and drinks list reader, perfect for choosing the right dish in any restaurant. With this phrasebook you'll never run out of things to say! Make the most of your trip to Poland with The Rough Guide Polish Phrasebook.

Download or read book Starting Building a Nonprofit written by Peri Pakroo and published by Nolo. This book was released on 2024 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Starting & Building a Nonprofit explains in detail how to start a nonprofit that's both effective and sustainable, and can continue doing its good work even if the founders move on. It is written for people who are passionate about a cause, but who might not know the first thing about the legal structure of nonprofits or how to manage them. It explains from A to Z how to organize people, money, and resources legally and strategically, in line with the unique rules governing nonprofit organizations in the U.S.

Download or read book Incarnate Essence written by Thomas Harper and published by Thomas Harper. This book was released on 2019-04-18 with total page 748 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following the events in Incarnate: Existence, the handful of desperate freedom fighters known as the forty-eights, led by an immortal being who is reincarnated every time they die, are indelibly transformed by what happened. Beset by violent insurgents, mounting corporate influences, frantic ideological governments, and a group of zealous hackers known as the Anonymous Knights, our protagonist attempts to hold the forty-eights together, even as their own mind seems to be coming apart. Propelled into an unfamiliar future where advanced technology can alter the very genetics of a human being, where the scourge of a new drug called Shift threatens to become an epidemic, and where global conspiracies endeavor to steer the tides of destiny, our protagonist will continue seeking answers to their own puzzling existence as a possible way to ensure a better future for humanity. In this second installment of the five part Incarnate series, old and new allies join our protagonist, no matter what body they come to inhabit. In Incarnate: Essence, success is grim, but failure is not an option.

Download or read book Star Trek The Cleanup written by Robert T. Jeschonek and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2006-01-20 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: STARFLEET CORPS OF ENGINEERS During the Dominion War, the Miradorn -- ninety percent of whom are telepathically linked twins -- allied themselves with the Dominion. Now, in the wake of the Alpha Quadrant's victory in that war, the Miradorn are eager to improve their relationship with the Federation -- especially in light of the numerous dangerous devices the Dominion left behind. One of them has killed a Miradorn scientist named Or-Lin. Now, the S.C.E. team on the U.S.S. da Vinci must deactivate the rest of the devices before they become responsible for wiping out the entire Miradorn species -- but the only one who can help them is Or-Lin's twin, Em-Lin, who is still devastated by the death of her sister....

Download or read book The Essential Guide to Federal Employment Laws written by Lisa Guerin and published by Nolo. This book was released on 2022-05-31 with total page 497 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With The Essential Guide to Federal Employment Laws, you’ll learn the ins and outs of the most important employment laws, including: who the law covers what the law allows and prohibits which federal agency enforces the law, and practical tips to avoid violations of the law. Each chapter is dedicated to explaining and demystifying one federal employment law, including the: Americans with Disabilities Act Family and Medical Leave Act Fair Labor Standards Act Immigration Reform and Control Act National Labor Relations Act Pregnancy Discrimination Act Equal Pay Act and many more. Stay ahead of the game and protect your company and yourself —get The Essential Guide to Federal Employment Laws.

Download or read book Spelldrifts written by A-M Mawhiney and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2023-08-08 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Life has changed at Life of Hope in the decades since Earth tipped back to a flourishing biome. People work together, connected through a telepathic network, to keep their planet healthy. Each person develops additional magical powers in their teen years that help them find their place in the community. However, Fania’s seventeen-year-old, Saki, is adrift—they don’t yet know what their unique abilities are nor how they’ll contribute meaningfully to the world. Everything changes when Saki discovers a long-buried secret and finds themself raising a precocious young dragon named Chiyo. As Saki begins to tap into new powers, some family members foresee an uncertain future for their lands. Darkness creeps into the lands and hearts of their community in the form of strangers who join with a villager intent on destroying everything that is precious, creating conflict among community members. The stakes are high, for those who prevail will determine whether Earth survives. Sensitively told, richly imagined, and filled with unforgettable characters, Spelldrifts follows the next generation of young people after Fania and Nuna’s adventures in Spindrifts.

Download or read book Hidden Quest written by Lamiya Siraj and published by Blue Rose Publishers. This book was released on 2023-08-18 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Dare to Dream! Because dreams matter….” A tale of two girls named Ahana and Nishi who embark on an adventurous journey to overcome their fears and conquer their dreams. “Will they survive the journey? Will they be able to fulfil their dream?” Ahana, born with a golden spoon, wanted to experience life like any other ordinary teenage girl leaving her GOLDEN STATUS behind. Trains always fascinated her since her childhood. She dreamt of travelling – travelling across India in trains. She wanted to experience the real adventure of life, travelling through dense forests, mountain passes, and wild rivers and having fun along the way. But being an only child, she was over-protected and pampered by her parents. In the journey of her life and adventure, the person who always supported her and stood by her side was her friend Nishi. The conversations throughout this beautiful journey of Ahana and Nishi are thought-provoking and filled with depth and meaning. At the same time, they explore the themes of friendship, self-discovery, and personal growth. “How do teenagers react when encountering challenges?” “What are the dangers and obstacles they faced? What happens when the gullible girls fall into peoples trap?” “How will they overcome their fears?”

Download or read book The Rinzai Zen Way written by Meido Moore and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2018-03-27 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first accessible beginner's guide to Rinzai Zen practice. The recognition of the true nature of oneself and the universe is the aim of Rinzai Zen—but that experience, known as kensho, is really just the beginning of a life of refining that discovery and putting it into practice in the world. Rinzai, with its famed discipline and its emphasis on koan practice, is one of two main forms of Zen practiced in the West, but it is less familiar than the more prominent Soto school. Meido Moore here remedies that situation by providing this compact and complete introduction to Zen philosophy and practice from the Rinzai perspective. It’s an excellent entrée to a venerable tradition that goes back through the renowned Hakuin Ekaku in eighteenth-century Japan to its origins in Tang dynasty China—and that offers a path to living with insight and compassion for people today.