t is 1972: a group of teenagers are spending a month in a Donegal Gaeltacht, learning Irish language and culture from their teachers and the local community. Liberated for the first time from the restricting reins of parental control, they respond to the untamed landscape of river, hill and sea, fin[...]
This collection moves between contemporary Ireland, America, Sweden, and Denmark, exploring the lives of a range of characters as their understanding of themselves and of others changes radically.[...]
New edition.
Written around 500 BC, the Tao Teh Ching is one of the most frequently translated and most cherished works in the world. The Complete Works of Lao Tzu by Master Ni is a remarkable elucidation of the famed Tao Teh Ching. It is the only known written record of Lao Tzu's orally transmitted teaching, th[...]
Conversations with modern students and Taoist Master Hua-Ching Ni about life. A continuation of short readings from the Tao Teh Ching followed by questions from the audience about dreams, marriage, sexual vitality and pregnancy, to which Master Ni responds with his usual refreshing, thoughtful hones[...]
Chuang Tzu took Lao Tzu's mystical teachings and illuminated their value in everyday life. His teaching encouraged the foundation of modern Taoism and stimulated the development of Zen Buddhism. Chang Tzu's teachings, however, are still challenging to read and to understand. Therefore, in Teachings [...]
The Story of Two Kingdoms is a metaphoric tale of the conflict between the kingdoms of light and darkness. For those who devote their lives to attaining the realistic achievement of the high goals, this book is the Light.[...]
Learn about some of the more subtle aspects of life. Master Ni points out the confusion which can be caused by some teachings and encourages students to cultivate internal growth. Master Ni says, "Students of Tao are not crazy about the descriptions of high beings and sages that were sent and so for[...]
Modern life diverts our attention from our natural inner light. Drawing inspiration from ancient Taoists, Master Ni redirects modern people to their true source and the meaning of life. Hints on meditation, gentle waking, chi, music, sleep, and the cycles of humans and nature.[...]
Helps you revitalise health with acupuncture and herbs, Tai Chi, Chi Gong, sound, colour, movement, visualisation, breathing and meditation. This title also helps heal yourself, or better yet, prevent problems in the first place.[...]
The core of Taoist philosophy as written by Lao Tzu around 500 B.C.. Although being the great Master to write his understanding of the subtle truth, teachings of Tao existed thousands of years before Lao Tzu was born.[...]
Internal alchemy is a process that can transform lower energy into higher energy. This book is a collection of classes given by Hua-Ching Ni and covers topics of interest to students aspiring to genuine spiritual achievement.[...]
With over 85 photographs, Master Ni clearly and meticulously guides us through the 49 Dao-In postures never shown before.[...]
You will appreciate discovering the inexhaustible source for continued study, reflection and self-cultivation which Master Ni's lucid rendition of this timeless wisdom provides.[...]
With both nickel and cobalt featuring heavily in modern industry, there is an ongoing and intense interest in ore supplies and processing, applications development, and recycling.[...]
THE CHINESE REFER TO A WOMAN'S MIDLIFE transition as her Second Spring. Thanks to the simple, natural techniques of traditional Chinese medicine, the second half of a woman's life is a flowering of feminine potential rather than a physical and mental decline. Now, Dr. Mao's revolutionary Second Spri[...]
Sawako Kuronuma is the perfect heroine...for a horror movie. With her jet-black hair, sinister smile and silent demeanour, she's often mistaken for Sadako, the haunting character from Ringu. Unbeknownst to but a few, behind her scary facade is a very misunderstood teenager. Shy and pure of heart, sh[...]
Sawako Kuronuma is the perfect heroine...for a horror movie. With her jet-black hair, sinister smile and silent demeanour, she's often mistaken for Sadako, the haunting character from Ringu. Unbeknownst to but a few, behind her scary facade is a very misunderstood teenager. Shy and pure of heart, sh[...]
Will the curse of Sadako leave her friendless for life? Sadako's dreams come true when she finally becomes friends with her classmates, instead of scaring them off. She even gets friendly with the cutest girl in school, Kurumi. But will this innocent friendship with Kurumi make Sadako realize that h[...]
Will the curse of Sadako leave her friendless for life? Kurumi's got it all--looks, popularity and friends. But underneath Kurumi's friendly exterior is a manipulative girl who'll do anything to get what she wants! And Sawako has the one thing Kurumi wants--Kazehaya's friendship. Could all of Kurumi[...]