The TAO-TE-CHING, the ancient Taoist text written by philospher Lao-Tzu in the sixth century B.C., has inspired millions of people from all different backgrounds. This beautiful edition contains Chinese characters alongside the English text and is illustrated with black and white drawings. Commentary from the translators helps to illuminate the ideas discussed in the text so that modern-day readers can fully appreciate the meaning.

This unique edition of the "Tao Te Ching features: - the first comprehensive verbatim translation of the entire text of the "Tao Te Ching; - literal character definitions that allow the reader to create his or her own interpretation; - a concordance section that enables the reader to track the different ways a single character is used throughout the work; - grammatical and interpretive notes on individual terms and verses, - a unique commentary on the first verse, which represents a complete spiritual teaching in itself; and- a literary translation of the "Tao Te Ching that can be read on its own or compared with the verbatim translation.

Game "On" explores the spiritual and psychological dimension of sport and articulates eight fundamental approaches by which an athlete can consistently move toward the zone (or what is called the state of "on.") This exalted state is not viewed as something that only comes about by chance or by a seeming act of grace but as the state of one's higher self, which, if understood and cultivated, can be delivered with great consistency. The principles explained in Game "On" can be applied to any sport, but most of the examples are specifically applicable to tennis, basketball, golf, and baseball. The eight chapters found in Game "On" are: 1) Form the Right Relationship with your Thoughts, 2) Master the Moment (and the Breath), 3) Get Beyond the Cognitive Mind, 4) Align with Life (and the Positive Pole of Life), 5) Discover and Express Your Creative Power, 6) Resolve the Past / Reshape the Future, 7) Adopt a Winning Mindset, and 8) Meditate (Access the Core of Your Being). There is extensive discussion on "The Mental Game of Tennis," "How to Master the Basketball Free-Throw," and "The Fundamentals of the Perfect Swing in Golf."

Game "On" explores the spiritual and psychological dimension of sport and articulates eight fundamental approaches by which an athlete can consistently move toward the zone (or what is called the state of "on.") This exalted state is not viewed as something that only comes about by chance or by a seeming act of grace but as the state of one's higher self, which, if understood and cultivated, can be delivered with great consistency. The principles explained in Game "On" can be applied to any sport, but most of the examples are specifically applicable to tennis, basketball, golf, and baseball. -- The eight chapters found in Game "On" are: 1) Form the Right Relationship with your Thoughts, 2) Master the Moment (and the Breath), 3) Get Beyond the Cognitive Mind, 4) Align with Life (and the Positive Pole of Life), 5) Discover and Express Your Creative Power, 6) Resolve the Past / Reshape the Future, 7) Adopt a Winning Mindset, and 8) Meditate (Access the Core of Your Being). There is extensive discussion on "The Mental Game of Tennis," "How to Master the Basketball Free-Throw," and "The Fundamentals of the Perfect Swing in Golf." This is a "female version" of GAME "ON," which uses "she" and "her" instead of "he" and "him." A standard "male version" is also available. --

Landmark translations of the Sufi poet/mystic Rumi from the acclaimed interpreter of the "Tao Te Ching."
Jonathan Star has assembled selections of Rumi's verse in a treasury that spans the poet's life and includes his most celebrated and poignant work. It is an enchanting volume of classic Eastern thought that creates an exhilarating experience for all readers.