John Minford Books

Use the ancient oracles of the I Ching to gain insight into life, relationships, health, wealth and happiness. The oldest divinatory method to survive intact, the I Ching , or Book of Changes, gives the user an insight into the forces, or "the changes," that are occurring at any particular moment in time. Consisting of a set of 64 hexagrams, or six-lined figures, each with a name and description, the I Ching can be consulted whenever you want information about an aspect of your life. By simply holding a question in your mind and constructing a hexagram from coins or sticks, you can gain insights into what is happening for you now, and learn how to choose the path that will bring you least resistance and greatest joy. Find inner peace in taking charge of own destiny.

Sun Tzu's teachings on how to successfully respond to and handle situations of conflict is a must-read for today's business leaders (and politicians, and many others).

Featuring stunning full-color illustrations that complement the text, this beautifully crafted edition enhances the reading experience. The visuals are thoughtfully integrated, creating a captivating blend of art and literature that draws readers into the narrative.

'...revealing great shining fangs more than three inches long.' Some of the most macabre and wonderful of all Chinese stories, including 'The Golden Goblet', 'Scorched Moth the Daoist' and 'The Black Beast' Introducing Little Black Classics: 80 books for Penguin's 80th birthday. Little Black Classics celebrate the huge range and diversity of Penguin Classics, with books from around the world and across many centuries. They take us from a balloon ride over Victorian London to a garden of blossom in Japan, from Tierra del Fuego to 16th century California and the Russian steppe. Here are stories lyrical and savage; poems epic and intimate; essays satirical and inspirational; and ideas that have shaped the lives of millions. Pu Songling (1640-1715). Pu Songling's Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio is available in Penguin Classics.

Sun Tzu's The Art of War has been the premier manual of Chinese military strategy for the past two millennia and, as thousands of Asian businessmen can attest, this classic work is as applicable to the corporate world as it is to the battlefield. This is the only contemporary edition of the classic Lionel Giles translation to contain all of the translator's original notes, to help you better understand Sun Tzu's powerful maxims and apply them in your daily life. John Minford's foreword brings insights to this classic text and its timeless relevance to the modern world. BILINGUAL EDITION: COMPLETE CHINESE AND ENGLISH TEXT This edition also marks the first time Giles' translation has been converted to Hanyu Pinyin—the standard Chinese romanization system. Additionally, the book contains the full Chinese language version of the text, along with Giles' extensive notes, with their original Chinese text references to the historical Chinese commentators, making this edition a treasure to military scholars, martial artists, and those planning to use Sun Tzu's strategies to conquer the business world. Sun Tzu's book will arm you with the knowledge that has allowed those who have studied this classic to gain victory—and often, total domination—over those who remain ignorant of its sage advice.