Consulted through the ages, in both China and the West, for answers to fundamental questions about the world and our place in it, this book deals with three thousand years to ancient shamanistic practices involving the ritual preparation of the shoulder bones of oxen.
Sun Tzu's The Art of War is the earliest-known treatise on military science, studying how to shape war tactics in ever-evolving situations. It has seen enduring popularity for over two thousand years, providing insight into many areas of life including leadership and business strategy. This beautiful clothbound hardback features the definitive translation by Lionel Giles. It also includes introduction by Nigel Cawthorne which examines the impact of the text throughout history, as well as its relevance to modern life. With a foil-stamped cover and decorative illustrations within, this deluxe edition makes the perfect gift or collectible.
'...revealing great shining fangs more than three inches long.' Some of the most macabre and wonderful of all Chinese stories, including 'The Golden Goblet', 'Scorched Moth the Daoist' and 'The Black Beast' Introducing Little Black Classics: 80 books for Penguin's 80th birthday. Little Black Classics celebrate the huge range and diversity of Penguin Classics, with books from around the world and across many centuries. They take us from a balloon ride over Victorian London to a garden of blossom in Japan, from Tierra del Fuego to 16th century California and the Russian steppe. Here are stories lyrical and savage; poems epic and intimate; essays satirical and inspirational; and ideas that have shaped the lives of millions. Pu Songling (1640-1715). Pu Songling's Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio is available in Penguin Classics.