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"This practical, easy-to-use guide to the ancient practice of fengshui will give you invaluable advice as you choose or build a home-and bring positive, healthy energy to your existing home, office, or garden. Enhance the energy of your home, workplace, or garden using the principles of the Taoist art of fengshui. This primer will teach you to bring harmonizing, beneficial energy into any space. Taoist arts master Eva Wong introduces readers to the powerful traditional system of fengshui, which is deeply rooted in Taoist and shamanic origins. Fengshui is not simply a list of directives for building auspicious structures or arranging interiors for good luck-it is the art of reading the patterns of the universe and living in harmony with the environment. Bedrooms with good fengshui maximize health and minimize illnesses. Kitchens with good fengshui maximize livelihood and health. Home offices with good fengshui facilitate business vision and accumulation of wealth. Even garages, driveways, and gardens can affect our health, livelihood, and the way we interact with the world. Whether you are buying, renting, or renovating a home-or you want to change the atmosphere and energy of the home you are in-Wong will teach you to identify and work with the possibilities and limitations of your space. In this concise book, Wong explains the essential principles and guidelines of fengshui; offers tips for home buyers, including architectural positives and negatives, and neighborhood perks and challenges; shows you how to assess your living and work spaces, and garden and outdoor spaces; identifies fengshui problems and offers strategies for fixing them; and much more As the owner of a construction and engineering business, Wong's recommendations are practical, safe, and economical"-- Provided by publisher

"In Chinese military philosophy and political theory, the thirty-six strategies are considered "yin" or "shadow" in nature, meaning that they operate best in darkness and concealment. Desperate times call for desperate measures, and since the thirty-six strategies rose out of times of war and conflict, it is inevitable that they were used to win wars, triumph over opponents, take advantage of situations, and survive when defeat is imminent. In How to Win, The thirty-six strategies are presented to aid any strategist strike a balance between virtue and gain."-- Provided by publisher

Meet Siti Hasmah, a little girl, who wants to be a journalist, in a period when not every girl was sent to school. Watch what happens to her, her family, and country when World War II strikes. Walk in her footsteps as she graduates from university and goes on to save the lives of many Malaysian women and children. See what she finally ends up becoming. The Woman Who Shaped Asia series aim not just to educate but also to motivate. These stories celebrate the amazing accomplishments of women from the region. Their remarkable strength in the face of adversity and sheer determination make it possible for their dreams to be fulfilled, no matter how big! They remind our young readers that great things are accomplished by people who were once little, just like them. Children aged 4-10, Malaysians, children in Southeast Asia, children interested in medicine.

A beautifully clear and accessible explanation of how to live a Taoist life—with an overview of Taoist philosophy—by a renowned Taoist master Taoism isn’t a spiritual extracurricular activity, it’s an integral practice for living all of life to the fullest. Taoist living rests on four pillars—the public, the domestic, the private, and the spirit lives. Not only do Taoists strive to live these four aspects fully and in a balanced way, they also believe there is an outlook and an art to each of them. Here, modern Taoist adept Eva Wong is your guide to living well according to the wisdom of this ancient system. Drawing from ancient Taoist texts, she explains in simple terms the Taoist masters’ approach to the four aspects of life, asking readers to reflect on the balance of their own lives and demonstrating how that balance is the secret infusing your life with health, harmony, and deep satisfaction.

For the first time, the great depth and diversity of Taoist spirituality is introduced in a single, accessible manual. Taoism, known widely today through the teachings of the classic Tao Te Ching and the practices of t'ai chi and feng-shui, is less known for its unique traditions of meditation, physical training, magical practice, and internal alchemy. Covering all of the most important texts, figures, and events, this essential guide illuminates Taoism's extraordinarily rich history and remarkable variety of practice. A comprehensive bibliography for further study completes this valuable reference work -- Provided by publisher.

A Taoist adept provides a reader-friendly interpretation of the Taoist teachings on health and longevity The teachings of Taoism, China's great wisdom tradition, apply to every aspect of life, from the physical to the spiritual—and include instruction on everything from lifestyle (a life of simplicity and moderation is best) to the work of inner alchemy that is said to lead to longevity and immortality.Here, Eva Wong presents and explains three classic texts on understanding the Tao in the macrocosm of the universe and the microcosm of the body that provide an excellent overview of the three traditional levels of the Taoist teachings—Outer, Inner, and Secret. The Outer teachings are concerned with understanding the Tao as manifested in nature and society. They are easily accessible to the layperson and consist of the Taoist philosophy of nature and humanity, advice on daily living, and a brief introduction to the beginning stages of Taoist meditation. The Inner teachings familiarize the practitioner with the energetic structure of the human body and introduce methods of stilling the mind and cultivating internal energy for health and longevity. The Secret teachings describe the highest level of internal-alchemical transformations within the body and mind for attaining immortality.

The narrative explores Eva Wong's childhood in Hong Kong, where she absorbed captivating tales from renowned storytellers, radio actors, and her grandmother. These stories, rich in the lore of Taoist immortals, were frequently brought to life through Chinese opera performances, blending tradition with personal memory. The book reflects on the cultural significance of storytelling in shaping her identity and preserving heritage.

This fully illustrated, comprehensive workbook is designed primarily for homeowners, renters, architects, and business owners who want to put feng-shui to practical personal use—to choose a home, build a house, select an office, or find a retail space. Real estate agents, interior designers, and architects will also find it useful as a reference manual. The text and exercises proceed in systematic fashion from basic principles to specific projects, covering the following    •  Evaluating the landscape and external environment by using the techniques of the Landform School   •  Using the geomantic compass to chart patterns of energy within a building   •  Planning the usage of space   •  Matching occupants to a house   •  Deciding on the placement of furniture   •  Improving the feng-shui of a building with countermeasures, enhancers, and renovations   •  Building a new house   •  Choosing or designing an apartment, business suite, or retail space

Feng shui is an ancient Chinese philosophy aimed at maximizing harmony between ourselves and our surroundings. This guide shows readers how to arrange their homes and work space to fit in most effectively with the basic feng shui principles.