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Chinese Philosophy: The Classic Collection is a comprehensive anthology that explores the rich philosophical traditions of ancient China. This book features key texts such as "The Analects," which contains the teachings of Confucius, and "Tao Te Ching," a foundational text of Taoism. It also includes "Musings of a Chinese Mystic," offering insights from the enigmatic sage Chuang Tzu, as well as "The Sayings of Mencius," presenting the ethical and political philosophy of Mencius. Lastly, "The Art of War" provides strategic wisdom from the renowned military strategist Sun Tzu.

Sometimes the biggest story of your life happens before you’re even born… and sometimes, you get to discover it. One email is all it takes to turn Mala’s life upside down… an email from a stranger 10,000 miles away. Now, as memories from her childhood swirl up in familiarity, she sees them in a different light, as though they’re puzzle pieces that have a new way to fit together. Everything is the same, yet everything is different… The story she thought she knew is true, but there’s been another truth running beneath it the whole time.

It started with a single hair...and grew into a living nightmare. Greg is a call center worker in San Francisco, just another faceless voice helping disgruntled customers troubleshoot their smart appliances. He wears gloves, long sleeves, and a mask—he says it’s for hygiene. But the truth is growing harder to hide. Literally. As hair begins to sprout from places no hair should grow, Greg struggles to keep his body—and his life—from unraveling. But this isn’t just some bizarre medical anomaly. This is something older. Something deeper. And something that will not be denied. Uncanny...

How profound is Sun Tzu in relation to the full expanse of Chinese and European military history? While historical accounts can act as pillars of strength and as guideposts for building military theories, statesmen or generals can rarely rely on Sun Tzu's advice as a prescription for success by randomly picking statements from his book. This book offers a new perspective on the Art of War by comparing and contrasting Asian and Western military thought. It explores how Chinese history and culture influenced Sun Tzu's writings, and how his writings later influenced future military leaders. It...

Have you ever wondered why certain decisions feel effortless, while others seem like an uphill battle? What if you could understand the hidden forces shaping your destiny and align your choices with your true path? Can unlocking the ancient secrets of your birth chart help you tap into your deepest potential? If you're ready to transform your life and make choices with complete clarity, Master Your Birth Chart With Numerology is the book you've been waiting for. This transformative guide dives deep into the ancient wisdom of numerology, revealing how the Lo Shu Grid can unlock the secrets ...

Qutub Minar is the second most visited monument in India. It is also the second most visited tourist destination in India. A free-standing brick-tower that is 72.5 meters tall, it has no rival anywhere in the world. This eBook tries to give you a all-in-one introduction to Qutub Minar, its history, construction, and unique points. The eBook also includes plenty of information for tourists and travelers. We have tried to include as many pictures as possible. This will visually help those who will not be able to visit Qutub Minar. At same time these pictures will help to orient those who plan...

The Sayings of Mencius has been revered for well over 2,000 years, and is arguably the most influential of the Si Shu (Four Books) which form the foundation of traditional Chinese education. 'Master Meng' was born during the turbulent Warring States period, and was a tireless advocate of Confucian thought, defending and expanding its tenets as a means of achieving peaceful relations between individuals and competing kingdoms. The sage spent most of his life journeying from court to court, always seeking a Ruler sufficiently principled to apply his teachings. Few were found worthy.

Spend some time exploring Singapore and you are bound to stumble upon a tree shrine. They are not always the largest trees or the most exotic, but you know them when you see them. White Styrofoam packets surround their gnarly trunks, and you might notice the distinct odour of incense, rising from a red wooden altar. What are the origins of these tree shrines? Why do people worship these seemingly ordinary trees? What is its connection to 4-D?

Despite its ubiquity and popularity, Mala Xiang Guo's history and origins are unknown. Search results on Google or Baidu throw up approximately 9 million recipes but not a single reliable account of how the MLXG was invented, or by whom. Find out how this spicy dish arrived on the sunny shores of Singapore and how the craze for this Mala dish all began.

Contrary to popular belief, gatecrashing is hardly a time-honoured Chinese wedding tradition. So how did this activity attain its hallowed position in Singapore Chinese culture today? A writer attempts to find out how gatecrashing in Singapore came about by trawling through books, newspaper articles, Reddit, and emailing professors, wedding photographers, and planners.