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Condizione: As New. Toward the Unknown is a series of parables about the martial-arts quest, an d a meditation on the art of discipleship. A careful reading of the text wi ll lead teachers and practitioners of all martial arts to examine their mot ives, to go beyond superficial prizes and awards, to rise above a focus on fighting technique, and ultimately to transcend the known. The stories incl uded here chronicle the exploits of Master Lam, the greatest fighter and te acher of his time. Lam, following the example of his late master, Tai-Ahn, seeks to create an environment in which the student might be both challenge d physically and enlightened spiritually. He teaches by example, following classical methodology, which focuses on moral, ethical, and spiritual growt h in addition to technical competence. As the exciting and spiritually upli fting sequel to Beyond the Known, this book, through philosophy and fiction , leads the reader toward the unknown.

Condizione: Good. Paperback, musical charts, 8vo.; Spine slightly discoloured; a few small light brown stains last page.

Condizione: Good. 4th Edition. Pocket book, illustrations in b/w, foldable map in rear, small 8vo.; Small red name stamp on title page.

Condizione: Good. 2nd Edition. Pocket book, illustrated with b/w plates and some small b/w drawings in the text, small 8vo.; Small red name stamp on half title.

Condizione: Good. 2nd Edition.

Condizione: Good. Pocket book, some b/w illustrations, small 8vo.; Name and small red name stamp on title page.

Condizione: Good. 3rd Edition. Pocket book, frontispiece, small 8vo.; Name and small red name stamp on title page.

kart., 23 cm, Ill., 99 S., sehr guter Zustand Unlike most martial ans, Chinese internal (soft-style) boxing docs not depend upon muscular strength. The secret behind its power lies in the cultivation and practical application of internal energych`i. There are basically three soft-style martial arts: T`ai-chi, already well known worldwide, and Hsing-i and Pa-kua, relative newcomers to the West. Although they are essentially nix fighting ans but lining ans, they are devastating as systems of seif-defense. This book outlines the history of Pa-kuaa style of boxing based on the eight (pa) trigrams (kua) of the 1 Chingand gives a thorough account of the philosophy behind the an. lt also presents to the West for the first time the orthodox style of the late Chinese Pa-kua master Wang Shu-chin. Described here in great detail and fully illustrated are the basic techniques, the eight palm shapes, and the eight tradi-tional methods of "walking the circle." Guided by this easy-to-follow text, the student of Pa-kua can probe deeply into the hitherto hidden secrets of one of the most complete sys-tems of seif-defense ever developed. Robert W. Smith, is famous for his pioncering work in in-troducing the Chinese martial ans to the West; many of his texts are classics in the field. Allen Pittman, Smith`s senior student, collaborated on this book after several years of full-time study and research in Taiwan.(Deckeltext) Z29430D7 ISBN 9780804816182 Gemäß §19 UStG weist dieser Verkäufer keine Mehrwertsteuer aus (Kleinunternehmerstatus)."Universitätsbibliotheken sowie öffentliche kommunale Bibliotheken können auf Rechnung beliefert werden. Ab 01.01.2023 erfolgt wegen der EPR keine Lieferung nach Österreich mehr; ab dem 01.01.2025 auch keine Lieferung nach Dänemark mehr. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 300.

Trade Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Very good copy. (see picture) Very slight edgewear.

Condizione: Sehr gut. 162 Seiten sehr gutes Exemplar Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 338 19,3 x 13,7 x 2,5 cm, gebundene Ausgabe.

First Edition,. 4to, pbk., 312 pp. Cover worn, knocked and bent at the edges; otherwise faultless copy. 9780804833929 Mit offener Rechnung beliefern wir gerne Buchhandlungen, Bibliotheken, Antiquariate, Schulen, Galerien und Institutionen. Bei neuen uns noch unbekannten privaten Kunden erlauben wir uns die Bitte um Vorauskasse. Wir bitten um Ihr Verständnis. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 900.

Paper. Condizione: Good. Good copy. Previous owner's dedication inside cover. 251pp. Book.

Cartonato con sovracoperta. Photography by Masano Kawana.Con numerose fotografie a colori. Numero di tavole: pp.208 9780804843331 altezza 0 larghezza 0 Esemplare in buone condizioni. Testo in inglese. Book in good conditions. Text in english. Pagine e tagli con tracce di polvere. Sovraccoperta con tracce di polvere.

Paperback. Condizione: Sehr gut. 2nd printing. xviii, 408 p. Der Fußschnitt ist leicht fleckig, ansonsten ein sehr gutes und sauberes Exemplar ohne Anstreichungen. The foot cut is slightly stained, otherwise a very good and clean copy without markings. - TABLE OF CONTENTS -- INTRODUCTION TO THE NEW EDITION -- PREFACE -- BOOK THE FIRST-ARCHAIC PERIOD (BEFORE A.D. 700) -- INTRODUCTORY-SONGS-SHINTO RITUALS -- BOOK THE SECOND-NARA PERIOD (EIGHTH CENTURY) (POETRY CULTIVATED) -- I. INTRODUCTORY-PROSE IMPERIAL EDICTS "KOJIKI" "IDZUMO FUDOKI"- -- II. JAPANESE POETRY GENERALLY-THE "MANYOSHIU "-WORKS IN CHINESE -- BOOK THE THIRD-HEIAN OR CLASSICAL PERIOD (800-1186) -- I. INTRODUCTORY -- IIPOETRY-THE "KOKINSHIU" -- III. PROSE-"KOKINSHIU" PREFACE, "TOSA NIKKI," "TAKETORI MONOGATARI," "ISE" AND OTHER MINOR MONOGATARI -- IV. "GENJI MONOGATARI " -- V. "MAKURA Z?SHI" -- VI. SOME MINOR WORKS -- VII. "YEIGWA MONOGATARI"-"?-KAGAMI"-WORKS IN CHINESE -- BOOK THE FOURTH-KAMAKURA PERIOD (1186-1332) -- (DECLINE OF LEARNING) -- I. INTRODUCTORY -- II. HISTORICAL WORKS-"GEMPEI SEISUIKI," "HEIKE MONOGA-TARI," "MIDZU-KAGAMI," "HÖGEN MONOGATARI," "HEIJI MONOGATARI" -- III. CHÕMEI AND THE "HÔJOKI "-"IZAYOI ?? ??"-???TRY-WORKS IN CHINESE -- BOOK THE FIFTH-NAMBOKU-CHO AND MUROMACHI PERIODS (1332-1603) -- (DARK AGE) -- I. INTRODUCTORY-"JINKÖSHÖTÖKI"-"TAI?????" -- II. KENKO AND THE "TSURE-DZURE-GUSA" -- III. POETRY-THE NO OR LYRICAL DRAMA-KIOGEN OR FARCE -- BOOK THE SIXTH-YEDO PERIOD (1603-1867) -- (REVIVAL OF LEARNING) -- 1. INTRODUCTORY-"TAIKOKI" -- II. SEVENTEENTH CENTURY-KANGAKUSHA (CHINESE SCHOLARS) -SEIKWA AND THE CHU-HI PHILOSOPHY, YEKKEN, HAKU-SEKI, KIUSÕ -- III. SEVENTEENTH CENTURY-POPULAR LITERATURE - SAIKAKU, CHILDREN'S STORIES-CHIKAMATSU AND THE POPULAR DRAMA -- IV. SEVENTEENTH-CENTURY POETRY-HAIKAI, HAIBUN, KIOKA -- V. EIGHTEENTH CENTURY-KANGAKUSHA-FICTION-JISHO AND KISEKI-JITSUROKU-MONO-WASÕBIÕYE-POPULAR DRAMA -- VI. EIGHTEENTH CENTURY - THE WAGAKUSHA (STUDENTS OF JAPANESE ANTIQUITY)-KEICHU, KADA, MABUCHI, ??-TOÖRI -- VII. NINETEENTH CENTURY-HIRATA-SHINGAKU SERMONS -- VIII. NINETEENTH-CENTURY FICTION-ROMANTIC DEN, BAKIN, TANEHIKO. SCHOOL-KIO-HUMOURISTS SAMBA, IKKU. SENTIMENTAL NOVELS (NINJ?BON)-SHUNSUI. WORKS IN CHINESE -- BOOK THE SEVENTH-TOKIO PERIOD (1867-1898) -- SOME RECENT DEVELOPMENTS UNDER EUROPEAN INFLUENCE -- BIBLIOGRAPHICAL NOTE -- LIST OF DICTIONARIES, &c. -- INDEX. ISBN 9780804809979 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 315.

Paperbound. Condizione sovraccoperta: No dust Jacket. Octavo, [22.5cm/9inches], paperbound with pictorial covers, pp. xiv, chapter pagination. Fully Illustrated with Japanese characters, &ct. Please feel free to inquire as to particulars and/or additional photographs. . Kanji are the logographic Chinese characters taken from the Chinese script and used in the writing of Japanese. They were made a major part of the Japanese writing system during the time of Old Japanese and are still used. In exceptionally good condition.

Dust Jacket Fine Sunned Spine Ex Library Stains and Stamp 19.0 x 13.0cms 242pp b/w Illusts Hard Cover Very Good - Weak Hinges This classic book discusses the Japanese house's materials forms colours sense of space and 'the soul reviving simplicity that is infinite in its dignity and reserve'.

Paperback. Appears to be the second edition but is not stated as such. LIKE NEW. 144 pages, isbn=080483815. No marks or writing; like new. **We provide professional service and individual attention to your order, daily shipments, and sturdy packaging. FREE TRACKING ON ALL SHIPMENTS WITHIN USA.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. Later printing of the 1960 first edition. Brown silk over boards, 251 pages, glossary, index. Light scratched, mildly edge worn, and price clipped jacket.

Softcover. Condizione: Sehr gut. Ohne Schutzumschlag. Read Japanese Today, 159 Seiten, mit japanischen Schriftzeichen, in englischer Sprache,

Paperback. fourth Edition. Octavo, [24cm/9.5inches], paperbound with pictorial covers, pp. 448, indexed. Fully illustrated with 400+ line drawings, caracitures &tc. Please feel free to inquire as to particulars and/or additional snapshots. In exceptionally good condition.

Condizione: Good. Original cloth, price clipped dust jacket, 144p. + illustrations in b/w, small 4to.; Tears dust jacket repaired; partly browned.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Seventh Printing. This book is ex-library with the usual markings etc. but is otherwise in quite good condition with the exception of the dust jacket having its flaps removed and the rest taped to the boards. This was done to allow the scoring charts on the end papers to be visable. 176pp.

Soft Cover. Condizione: Near Fine. Near Fine. Clean, lightly read, slight shelfwear. Open tear to index page.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. 4to. 249 pp. 5th printing. General wear to covoers. Page fore-edges have some staining. DJ has general wear. DJ is not price clipped.

Condizione: Good. Original red boards, dust jacket, numerous (full page) colour and b/w illustrations, (including photographs), 4to.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fair. General wear to covers. DJ is worn. DJ front panel has a ring stain. 1974 reprint edition.

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. Reprint./ Large paperback copy, no dustjacket as issued. 256pp. B/w photographs throughout. Not library copy, no creasing to spine, no inscriptions, crease to front cover. (24/1).

Paperback. Tut books : D; 16mo 6" - 7" tall; 289 pages; 1978 Tuttle Books trade pbck. Bright, clean and fresh. Nearly as new besides very mild reading crease at spine. An excellent copy. NF.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 1st Edition. 208pp. Minor spotting to text block and front endpapers.(BH) 12/2023.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good+. 48 pp. + plates. Price-clipped dustjacket. ; Small 4to.