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Everyday Tao by Deng Ming-DaoThis companion volume to 365 Tao offers clear, specific directions onbringing the Taoist spirit into our work, our relationships, and otheraspects of our everyday lives.Softcover, 256 pages. $15The Tao of Zen by Ray GriggA must-read for anyone interested in the influence of Taoism on Zen Buddhism.This book llustrates how much of what we think of as uniquelyZen—such as love of spontaneity; connection to nature; belief in directexperience; non-reliance on sutras, rituals and priests; love of paradox;human and "foolish wisdom"—all come directly from Taoism.Softcover, 357 pages. $16.95Entering the Tao by Hua Ching NiA valuable anthology of Master Ni's work, culled from prolific writings;it provides a good overview of his work. There is advice and inspirationon many aspects of life, from the physical to the spiritual. A goodintroduction to this contemporary Taoist master's work.Softcover, 158 pages. $13The Tao of Pooh by Benjamin HoffA playful and fun way to learn Taoism, using the stories of Winnie thePooh. A great book for that friend who you want to introduce to Taoismin an entertaining and endearing fashion. Softcover, 158 pages. $11.95Tao Te Ching: The Definitive Editiontranslated by Jonathan StarContains not only a new translation but provides verbatim translation ofeach verse—including Chinese character, pin yin as well as all possibleEnglish meanings. Also contains commentary as well as further definitionsof Chinese characters, a concordance as well as Wade giles to Pinyinconversion. A great way to delve deeply into this ancient classic as wellas derive your own version of Laozi's work.Hardcover, 349 pages. $32.95Taoism: The Road to Immortality by John BlofeldIn this comprehensive study, John Blofeld explains the fundamentalconcepts of Taoism, tells many stories of ancient masters, and providsincisive reflections on Taoist verse. Taoist yoga, a little known aspect ofTaoist practice, is also discussed in detail. He also writes in a colorfuland unique way about his visits to Taoist hermitages in China and hisinterchanges with contemporary masters.Softcover, 195 pages. $16Taoism: Way Beyond Seeking by Alan WattsTranscribed lectures from between 1968 and 1973 covering such topicsas "The Philosophy of the Tao," "Being in the Way," and "Landscape,Soundscape," Entertaining and illuminating lectures by one of the greatbridges between East and West of this century.Softcover, 109 pages. $10.00Daoism and Chinese Culture by Livia KohnA long-awaited textbook that introduces the major schools, teachings,and practices of Daoism, this work presents a chronological survey thatis thematically divided into four parts: Ancient Thought, Religious Communities,Spiritual Practices, and Modernity. It offers an integrated visionof the Daoist tradition in its historical and cultural context, establishingconnections with relevant information on Confusionism, Chinese Buddhism,popular religion, and political developments.Softcover, 228 pages. $14.95Cultivating Stillness:A Taoist Manual for Transforming Body and Mindtranslated by Eva WongWritten between the second and fifth centuries, this book is attributed toT'ai Shang Lao-chun, the legendary figure widely known as Lao-tzu. Itwas a principle part of the Taoist canon for many centuries. Accompanyingcommentary, written in the nineteenth century by Shui ching Tzu,explains the alchemical symbolism of the text.Softcover, 136 pages. $15A Gathering of Cranes: Bringing the Tao to the Westby Solala TowlerIn this volume of interviews with nine well-known authors and teacherswho have brought Taoism from China to the West, we learn the wisdomand experiences of Taoism, including: meditation, qigong, taiji, Chinesemedicine and the guidance on how to live a healthy and long-lastinglife—mentally, spiritually and physically.Softcover, 149 pages. $12.95Cultivating the Energy of Life by Eva WongA translation of the Hui-Ming Ching and its commentaries, one of themost important Taoist classics on the arts of longevity. Discusses thepractices of the Microcosmic and Macrocosmic Orbits, the role of breathin circulating energy, and the conservation of procreative energy in astraightforward and concrete way.Softcover, 113 pages. $10The Tao of the Tao Te Ching by Michael Lafargue NEWInterprets the concept of "Tao" in the Tao Te Ching as a spiritual state ofmind cultivated in a particular school of ancient China, a sate of mindwhich also expressed itself in a simply but satisfying life-style, and ina low-key but effective style of political leadership.Softcover, 270 pages, $21.95Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching by Robert G. Henricks NEWA new translation based on the recently discover Ma-wang-tui texts.These texts, which were buried in 168 BCE are more than five centuriesolder than any others known This ground breaking work reassess thestory and significance of this well-known text and its role in the developmentof Taoism in early China.Softcover, 283 pages, $20The Essential Chuang Tzu by Sam Hamill & J.P. Seaton NEWA compendium of wisdom stories, verses, fables, conversations andanecdotes. At turns playful and acerbic, these writings present a philosophyof life that is politically radical and deeply spiritual.Hardcover, 170 pages, $22.95.The Taoist ClassicsThe Collected Translations of Thomas ClearyMasterful translations of some of the essential texts ofTaoism.Volume INewTao Te ChingChuang-tzuWen-tzuThe Book of Leadership and StrategySex, Health, and Long LifeSoftcover, 485 pages. $24.95Volume IIUnderstanding RealityThe Inner Teachings of TaoismThe Book of Balance and HarmonyVolume IIIVitality, Energy, SpiritThe Secret of the Golden FlowerImmortal SistersAwakening to the TaoSoftcover, 561 pages. $24.95Volume IVThe Taoist I ChingI Ching MandalasSoftcover, 456 pages. $24.9552 Summer 201146