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1	Art of War more books like this by Sun Tzu Like Machiavelli's The Prince and the Japanese Book of Five Rings, Sun Tzu's The Art of War is as timely for business people today as it was for military strategists in ancient China. Written in China more than 2,000 years ago, Sun Tzu's classic The Art of War is the first known study of the planning and conduct of military operations. These terse ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.15! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Zen & the art of motorcycle maintenance : an inquiry into values more books like this by Robert M. Pirsig Acclaimed as one of the most exciting books in the history of American letters, this modern epic became an instant bestseller upon publication in 1974, transforming a generation and continuing to inspire millions. This 25th Anniversary Quill Edition features a new introduction by the author; important typographical changes; and a Reader's Guide ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.17! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	The Tao of Pooh more books like this by Benjamin Hoff Winnie the Pooh has a certain way about him - a way of doing things which has brought him worldwide popularity. And Pooh's way, as Benjamin Hoff demonstrates in this book, seems strangely close to the ancient Chinese principles of Taoism. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.07! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Book of five rings more books like this by Musashi Miyamoto Here is one of the most insightful texts on the subtle arts of confrontation and victory to emerge from Asian culture. Written not only for martial artists but for leaders in all professions, the book analyzes the process of struggle and mastery over conflict that underlies every level of human interaction. "The Book of Five Rings "--which has ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.30! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Zen mind, beginner's mind more books like this by Shunryu Suzuki, Trudy Dixon (Editor) Zen mind is one of those enigmatic phrases used by Zen teachers to throw you back upon yourself, to make you go behind the words themselves and begin wondering. "I know what my own mind is," you tell yourself, "but what is Zen mind?" And then: "But do I really know what my own mind is?" Is it what I am doing now? Is it what I am thinking now?" And ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.98! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Light on yoga; yoga dipika more books like this by B. K. S. Iyengar This guide to yoga includes an introduction to the philosophy and practice of yoga, descriptions of over 200 postures, techniques for stilling the mind through breathing exercises, a 300-week yoga course from beginner to advanced level, and exercises and postures for specific conditions. see all copies from $7.03! new only from $10.38! \| first editions \| SVS
7	Tao Te Ching more books like this by Professor Lao Tzu The Tao Te Ching is one of the most widely read Asian classics. And it is also one of the most frequently translated books in all of history, in part because it is impossible to translate it into English in a strictly literal way; the text just has too many Chinese characters that convey multiple meanings. This often leads translators to burden ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
8	Buddhism Plain and Simple more books like this by Steve Hagen (Read by) This is a book about awareness - it's about being 'awake' and in touch with what is going on here and now. Practical and down-to-earth, it deals exclusively with the present, not with speculation, theory or belief in some far-off time and place. The teachings of the Buddha are plain and straightforward, and because they remain focused on the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.34! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Tao Te Ching more books like this by Stephen Mitchell For centuries, this ancient Taoist doctrine has answered the profound questions of life and fulfillment through the story of Lao Tzu. The Tao Te Ching as presented by Steven Mitchell features poetic, modern interpretations of the ancient language, with many of the author's own explanatory notes. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.71! \| first editions \| SVS
10	The Gifts of the Jews: How a Tribe of Desert Nomads Changed the Way Everyone Thinks and Feels more books like this by Thomas Cahill In "The Gifts of the Jews", Thomas Cahill reveals the critical change that made Western civilisation possible. Within the matrix of ancient religions and philosophies, life was seen as an endless cycle of birth and death; time was like a wheel, spinning irrevocably until ancient Jews began to see time differently, as a narrative whose triumphant ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.50! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	I & Thou more books like this by Martin Buber Today considered a landmark of twentieth-century intellectual history, "I and Thou" is also one of the most important books of Western theology. In it, Martin Buber, heavily influenced by the writings of Frederich Nietzsche, united the proto-Existentialists currents of modern German thought with the Judeo-Christian tradition, powerfully updating ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.00! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Autobiography: The Story of My Experiments with Truth more books like this by Mohandas Gandhi, Mahatma Gandhi Translated by Mahadev Desai and with a New Preface The only authorized American edition Mohandas K. Gandhi is one of the most inspiring figures of our time. In his classic autobiography he recounts the story of his life and how he developed his concept of active nonviolent resistance, which propelled the Indian struggle for independence and ... see all copies from $2.00! new only from $6.21! \| SVS
13 view cover	Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance more books like this by Robert M Pirsig The narration of a summer motorcycle trip undertaken by a father and his son becomes a text which speaks directly to the confusions and agonies of existence, detailing a personal, philosophical odyssey. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.75! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Analects more books like this by Confucius Few individuals have shaped their country's civilization more profoundly than the Master Kong (Confucius, 551-479 BC). Compulsory reading in the late Imperial period for all who wished to enter the Civil Service or Government, his sayings and those of his disciples form the foundation of a distinct social, ethical, and intellectual system. They ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Zen in the art of archery more books like this by Eugen Herrigel The path to achieving Zen (a balance between the body and the mind) is brilliantly explained by Professor Eugen Herrigel in this timeless account. This book is the result of the author's six year quest to learn archery in the hands of Japanese Zen masters. It is an honest account of one man's journey to complete abandonment of 'the self' and the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Zen Golf: Mastering the Mental Game more books like this by Joseph Parent Forget those early morning groans while clobbering through a bucket of range balls. Practice, in golf, of the mental game--the discipline, the focus--is the most important thing golfers can do to improve their game on their way to a scratch handicap. This Zen primer applies Buddhist techniques to the links, written by a practicing golfer and ... see all copies from $6.07! new only from $10.35! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Te of Piglet more books like this by Benjamin Hoff Exploring the Te (a Chinese word meaning virtue) of the "small" - a priciple embodied perfectly in Piglet, this book features dialogues between the author, Benjamin Hoff, and characters such as Pooh, Eeyore, Owl, Kanga, Baby Roo and Piglet. These conversations are interspersed with traditional Taoist stories and more than 50 illustrations from the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Bhagavad Gita more books like this by Eknath Easwaran The Bhagavad Gita ("Song of the Lord") is considered the most influential of all the Hindu scriptures and is one of the greatest spiritual classics of the world. Comprised of eighteen chapters taken from the great Sanskrit epic Mahabharata, the Gita presents a conversation that takes place on a battlefield just as two groups of relatives are about ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.06! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Way of Zen more books like this by Alan W Watts The classic account of Zen Buddhism for the west in which Zen's history and practices are described. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.48! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Tao of Physics more books like this by Fritjof Capra, Ph.D. After a quarter of a century in print, Capra's groundbreaking work still challenges and inspires. This updated edition of "The Tao of Physics" includes a new preface and afterword in which the author reviews the developments of the twenty-five years since the book's first publication, discusses criticisms the book has received, and examines future ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.95! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Zen and Art of Motorcycle Maintenance more books like this by Robert M Pirsig Robert Pirsig's journey to enlightenment on the back of a motorcycle was rejected 121 times before its publication in 1974. ZEN AND THE ART OF MOTORCYCLE MAINTENANCE immediately hit the best-seller lists, and, even decades later, it remains a cult classic. A combination of travelogue, philosophical tract, gripping novel, and probing memoir, ZEN ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $26.01! \| signed copies
22 view cover	Bhagavad Gita more books like this by Juan Mascaro "The Bhagavad Gita" is an intensely spiritual work that forms the cornerstone of the Hindu faith, and is also one of the masterpieces of Sanskrit poetry. It describes how, at the beginning of a mighty battle between the Pandava and Kaurava armies, the god Krishna gives spiritual enlightenment to the warrior Arjuna, who realizes that the true ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.00! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	The Bhagavad-Gita: Krishna's Counsel in Time of War more books like this by Barbara Stoler-Miller (Translator) The Bhagavad-Gita has been an essential text of Hindu culture in India since the time of its composition in the first century A.D. One of the great classics of world literature, it has inspired such diverse thinkers as Henry David Thoreau, Mahatma Gandhi, and T.S. Eliot; most recently, it formed the core of Peter Brook's celebrated production of ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai more books like this by Yamamoto Tsunetomo ]Hagakure ("In the Shadow of Leaves"') is a manual for the samurai classes consisting of a series of short anecdotes and reflections that give both insight and instruction-in the philosophy and code of behavior that foster the true spirit of Bushido-the Way of the Warrior. It is not a book of philosophy as most would understand the word: it is a ... see all copies from $2.74! new only from $5.21! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Light on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali more books like this by B K S Iyengar These are amongst the world's most revered and ancient teachings. Discussing life, Yoga and how to follow the path of spiritual enlightenment, the Sutras are as relevant today as ever before. Written more than 2000 years ago by the Indian sage Patanjali, the Yoga Sutras are the earliest and most influential Hindu and Yoga texts in existence. Today ... see all copies from $16.34! new only from $16.34!

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