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Another nice translation from Dr. Yang.

Authentic Explanation for the Theories

Translates basic classic forms from the original Chinese

Rendered into English with a careful & detailed explanation

Tai Chi Secrets of the Wu Style: Chinese Classics, Translations, Commentary
Yang Jwing-Ming
Manufacturer: YMAA Publication Center
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1886969175

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Fo rht first time in history, you can reap the benefits of closely guarded wisdom! Explore Dr. Yang's translations and their meanings of these long-held secrets of Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan.

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Another nice translation from Dr. Yang........2007-04-11

Probably NOT all that useful to the beginner, but certainly to the intermediate and advanced student -- even to those practicing styles other than Wu. For those of you who haven't looked at these translations from Yang J-M, they are worth the trouble for all the little corners of insight your practice alone -- and your own traditional texts alone -- won't provide.

Authentic Explanation for the Theories.......2003-03-24

This is a must have for everyone who is willing to diligently study, and practice Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan. The book provides the transalation of the classics as well as the Masters interpretation and elaboration. I believe that without a thorough understanding of the theories underneath, one's skill can never prosper. Very useful book!

Translates basic classic forms from the original Chinese.......2002-07-08

Tai chi has, since ancient times, brought benefits in health and longevity to its practitioners. Tai Chi Secrets Of The Wu Style translates basic classic forms from the original Chinese and modifies them to make them more accessible to modern readers, blending insights for all tai chi styles with commentaries and key points for using the classic Chinese teachings in modern styles.

Rendered into English with a careful & detailed explanation.......2002-05-12

Tai Chi Secrets Of The Wu Style is a selection of carefully translated wisdom concerning secrets of the ancient Tai Chi martial art of self defense, personal fitness, and balance. Passages are shown in their original Chinese characters, then rendered into English with a careful and detailed explanation of the nuances of their meaning. Highly recommended for Tai Chi devotees who seek a greater understanding of this martial art, Tai Chi Secrets Of The Wu Style is a welcome and invaluable addition to any personal martial arts reading list or reference collection.

Tai Chi Secrets of the Wu & Li Styles: Chinese Classics, Translations, Commentary

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Tai Chi Secrets of the Wu & Li Styles: Chinese Classics, Translations, Commentary
Jwing-MIng
Manufacturer: YMAA Publication Center
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1886969981

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For the first time in history, you can reap the benefits of centuries of closely guarded wisdom!

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A reliable account of Lincoln the legislator.......2007-08-23

The standard account of Lincoln's years in the Illinois legislature. The author himself served as a state legislator and thereby had much insider knowledge of how work was accomplished among the statehouse crowd. This background isn't obvious in the book but nonetheless helps provide an air of authority. Politicians operated in much the same way during Lincoln's time and during the author's. The book's narrative is well documented.

LINCOLN'S PREPARATION FOR GREATNESS. The Illinois Legislative Years. Signed by the author.

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LINCOLN'S PREPARATION FOR GREATNESS. The Illinois Legislative Years. Signed by the author.
Paul Simon
Manufacturer: University of Oklahoma Press
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000VYRJXG

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LINCOLN'S PREPARATION FOR GREATNESS: THE ILLINOIS LEGISLATIVE YEARS.
Paul: Simon
Manufacturer: University of Illinois Press
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000LY49MK

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Virtual Beauties 2020: The Ultimate 3d Graphic Collection.......2005-09-12

Unimpressive. They just aren't beautiful, nor realistic. Sure the cover girl is gorgeous but that's it. If this is what passes for beauty in Japan... well I can find many many more beautiful and near photo realistic 3D graphic program generated beauties all over the internet. 2 stars for the cover girl. 1 star for the rest. Rip off.

Nice Quality Digital Pinup Girls.......2004-03-02

This is a great galley of Japan's most talented CG artists. The book is filed w/ high quality glossy photos of the cutest CG girls ever created. Each artist has a one-page bio with their thought, history and contact information. There are also short sections with pointers on how to model and texture.
The only thing keeping this from 5 stars is the fact that the instruction should be more in depth. If you are looking for a how-to book, go for Femme Digitale or some of the program specific books. Otherwise, a great photo collection.

Virtual Beauties 2020: The Ultimate 3D Graphic Collection (ISBN: 1569705445)

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Virtual Beauties 2020: The Ultimate 3D Graphic Collection (ISBN: 1569705445)
Ichiro Hirose
Manufacturer: Agosto.com Publ.
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Binding: Paperback
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Not a great book for a new owner.......2002-01-22

This book is full of great history on the breed and information on how to show and sled your dog (once you get to that stage in growth and training!). If you have or are bringing home a new puppy it is not the book for you. I searched for this book because it was recommended to me. I think now that recommendation was only because this certain breeder had a few "mentions" in the book. I am looking for NOW information on my new puppy. This book is great for my friends who stop by -- they look at the pictures.

A Malamute Bible.......1998-06-17

If you already own a malamute or are thinking of getting one this book prvides the best guide for you. It not only tells you the pros about the breed but also the cons, and gives you a realistic look on what the breed is about. Ignorance leads to problems with malamutes so the best way to prepare yourself is HAVE THIS BOOK!!! Remember Owning A Malamute Is Not A Right! It Is A Privillage! Jamie Wiatowski, Mimmenuk Alaskan Malamutes

The Alaskan Malamute Owners' "Bible".......1998-01-19

The New Complete Alaskan Malamute is exactly what the title implies, a compendium of facts and relative information about the breed. Covered are aspects of the history, personality of the breed, sledding, backpacking, medical/genetic issues, grooming, the breed Standard interpreted, a glossary of terms, and much much more. For the prospective or fisrt-time owner, and even long term fancier, this book is a gem for the wealth, depth and breadth of information. Acquisition of this notable work is a must for all fanciers.

Excellent Book on Malamutes! Owner of 4 Alaskan Malamutes.......1997-11-02

This is an Excellent book on Alaskan Malamutes. We presently own 3 Mals and are getting our first show Malamute in Dec. of 1997. I highly recommend this book to those who are getting their first Alaskan Malamute or people that already have one. It covers everything from the beginning of the Alaskan Malamute, showing conformation, obedience, medical problems, to sledding with these wonderful dogs.

good book of history on Malamutes.......1997-09-29

For a first time mal owner this book would be just Ok, not one of the top three to buy, however, I personally am a history buff and this is a must and it gives back ground of why mals act the way they do or do not do something. I like it.

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The photos, alone, make this one a winner

Great Garden Makeovers from the Experts at Sunset

Reinvent Your Garden (Sunset)

Manufacturer: Sunset Publishing Corporation
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Binding: Paperback

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Imagine, 70 ways to spruce up your garden, and many of them take only a day or a weekend to complete-some only an hour or two! Whether it's a project for the side yard, a patio container garden, or a new look for your entryway, Reinvent Your Garden provides easy-to-follow instructions and tips from experts that make it appealingly simple to give your garden a fresh new look. And that means more time for you to enjoy it.

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The photos, alone, make this one a winner.......2004-08-01

n recent years I have not been a big fan of gardening books in the Sunset series, but this one is a winner. Its brief is to demonstrate makeovers large and small, and at this it succeeds brilliantly. You will certainly find several ideas between the covers that you have NEVER imagined. The benefit of seeing the "unimaginable", of course, is that our minds are pried open a bit further to imagine completely new paths of thinking for ourselves. To this end, the book is a fine springboard.

The photos are very large, which is important to helping the reader catch the full impact of various projects. I am dubious about painting the trunks of camellias (not that the question is going to arise, practically speaking, in Zone 5), but the full page photo that shows that the impact is undeniable. Thumbnail photos are included of many of the "before" situations, some of which are truly dire. I came away encouraged about some problems in my own garden, even if I did not want to emulate in detail a specific project. But if I had, there are helpful drawings and some detail in the text about how to get started. There is a detailed discussion, for example, of how to lay stepping stones in a lawn.

Some of the projects to do immediately are not things I would ever want to do in this lifetime (making a wreath for the front door comes to mind), but others, such as the interesting refurbishing of a little bench, were attractive and well explained. I mention this only as a way of showing the breadth of taste taken into account.

For me, the excellent color photographs are the book's great strength. Sometimes one wants to be shown, rather than told, about projects, and the photos tell beautifully about the various reinventions. But those who want some directions should not come up too short.

I would be disinclined to give this as a present, if only because as a gift it might deliver a message at least faintly censorious: get out there and reinvent your garden! But I am awfully happy that I gave this book to myself.

Great Garden Makeovers from the Experts at Sunset.......2004-01-13

This one is a winner. Packed with practical ideas for transforming dull outdoor spaces into beauty spots, and top-quality Sunset touches throughout. A great selection of projects, all doable by most homeowners, and for real homes. Best of all, Sunset has done it right, with excellent how-to instructions, exceptionally good plant choices, and a nice display of publishing competence -- solid writing, pleasing layout, even a thorough index!

I particularly like that they haven't simply reissued the same old ideas in the latest colors. Instead, they include step-by-step instructions and photos for acid-staining concrete. In another project, they add a touch of whimsy to a trellis by adding tiny lights. They put their finger on plants that are coming into vogue, and even, bless them, provide the name in both English and Latin, sometimes right down to the variety!

Projects range from total front yard redos to small quick touches. There's a good representation of home styles (Victorian, Asian, Ranch, Condominium and more), and garden types from arid to boggy. Beginners will find the book useful and experienced gardeners will discover some new ideas.

I highly recommend it!

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Interior Design magazine says that The ABC's of the Bauhaus is, "a collection of visually and intellectually stimulating essays about basic design courses at the Bauhaus, Froebel toys, inflation in the Weimar Republic, the typography of Herbert Bayer, Psychoanalysis, and fractal geometry. A fascinating fantasia on an elementary theme."

And Elysabeth Yates Burns McKee, from Design Book Review says that "perhaps the most successful aspect of The ABC's is its ability to elucidate complex and fundamental theroetical aspects of the Bauhaus program."

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BAUHAUS FUNDAMENTALS.......2000-05-06

This thin volume is a wonderful collection of essays on the typography, design and graphic design of this school that can be considered the heralding in of moderism.

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Vademecum of typefaces.......2002-04-05

Paracelsus said that every substance in the world can cure and every substance can kill, and that the only difference was made by dose and timing. So, the art of using substances to cure involves the wisdom of chosing among thousands of them which one, how much, how combined, and when, is adequate for an individual case.
That is why pharmacysts and physicians get thick books where they read about the origins, composition, benefits, mechanisms of action and risks of every substance, so they can decide and suggest the appropriate procedure under their professional knowledge and responsibility.
Well, Haley does that with typography.
Reviewing just a few, a well picked, an even obvious, few typefaces among the dozen thousand available to designers, Haley shows us the origins, composition, benefits, mechanisms of action and risks of each one of them as if he was talking about medicine or fine wines.
ABC's stands for Attributes, Background and Considerations for use, reviewed methodically for each typeface quoted.
No restraining and arbitrary design rules, no false aesthetic freedom. Just knowledge, experience, sensible common sense.
Just this is how this typeface works, this is how it does not work, its advantages, inconveniences, risks, for you to choose and combine after you have read this book under your own professional knowledge and responsibility.

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ABC's of Typography
Sandra B Ernst
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The ABC's of Typography
Sandra E. Moriarty
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ABC's of Typography

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The ABCs of Typography: A Practical Guide to the Art & Science of Typography

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The ABCs of Typography: A Practical Guide to the Art & Science of Typography
Sandra B. Ernest-Moriarty , and Sandra B. Ernst
Manufacturer: Art Direction Book Company
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ABC gem box;: A display of skill in typography,

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ABC gem box;: A display of skill in typography,
Kurt Hans Volk
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ABCs of Typography, The : A Practical Guide to the Art and Science of Typography, 2nd Revised Edition

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ABCs of Typography, The : A Practical Guide to the Art and Science of Typography, 2nd Revised Edition
Sandra B. Ernest-Moriarty
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This book is unique because it gives a Black view of what he must endure and draw on to recover from something so severe as a Cancer Bone Marrow Transplant. The war he must fight not just with himself but also with those around. This include both the negative thinking of family, and the society we live in. Very little is written about the Black experience. When we view television or read the papers 99.9 percent of the cancer patients we viewed are white. There are thousands of us victims out in the world with stories to tell. These are positive stories that can help others and change the future—especially of our Black youth.

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