Vintage Cisneros

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Vintage Readers are a perfect introduction to some of the great modern writers presented in attractive, accessible paperback editions.

“Sandra Cisneros knows both that the heart can be broken and that it can rise and soar like a bird. Whatever story she chooses to tell, we should be listening for a long time to come.” —The Washington Post Book World

A winner of the PEN Center West Award for Best Fiction and the prestigious MacArthur Fellowship, Sandra Cisneros evokes working-class Latino experience with an irresistible mix of realism and lyrical exuberance.

Vintage Cisneros features an excerpt from her bestselling novel The House on Mango Street, which has become a favorite in school classrooms across the country. Also included are a chapter from her new novel, Caramelo; a generous selection of poems from My Wicked Wicked Ways and Loose Woman; and seven stories from her award-winning collection Woman Hollering Creek.

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Hit & Miss.......2004-03-03

Might be hard to call any of this a real "miss" because the selections themselves are so short they're overwith before you can come to dislike them.

I've never read Cisneros before. I enjoyed her defending America as an American/Mexican more than a Mexican/American. She has a very clear determination to keep the difference distinguished.

Her short-shorts were all very insightful, I think. The notion of creating a story within the confines of half a page can be daunting, yet, she manages it with relative ease.

Of the short-shorts, "Spic-Spanish" and "Hair" had to be two of my favorites.

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The House on Mango Street (Vintage Contemporaries) (FollettBound Hardback) (Vintage Contemporaries Edition)
Sandra Cisneros
Manufacturer: Vintage Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: 0329073729

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From the back cover: "Told in a series of vignettes stunning for their eloquence, The House On Mango Street is Sandra Cisneros's greatly admired novel of a young girl growing up in the Latino section of Chicago. Acclaimed by critics, beloved by children, their parents and grandparents, taught everywhere from inner-city grade schools to universities across the country, and translated all over the world, it has entered the canon of coming-of-age classics. Sometimes heartbreaking, sometimes deeply joyous, The House on Mango Street tells the story of Esperanza Cordero, whose neighborhood is one of harsh realities and harsh beauty. Esperanza doesn't want to belong--not to her rundown neighborhood, and not to the low expectations the world has for her. Esperanza's story is that of a young girl coming into her power, and inventing for herself what she will become."

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Again - enjoy

Great book

Excellent, gripping conclusion

Beautifully done

Great Reading
The Malloreon, Vol. 2 (Books 4 & 5): Sorceress of Darshiva, The Seeress of Kell
David Eddings
Manufacturer: Del Rey
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Belgarath the Sorcerer

Polgara the Sorceress (Malloreon (Paperback Random House))

ASIN: 0345483871
Release Date: 2005-08-30

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Here is the epic conclusion of David Eddings’s enthralling series The Malloreon–two magnificent novels in one volume. This monumental fantasy follows the story of two age-old opposing destinies locked in a seven-thousand-year war for control of the world, its gods, and its men. Indeed the victor will determine nothing less than the fate of all creation.

Troubles mount as King Garion, Belgarath, and Polgara pursue Zandramas, the Child of Dark, across the known world. The wicked creature has abducted the King’s infant son for sinister purposes. If Garion and his companions cannot reach the Place Which Is No More, as the Seeress of Kell has warned, then Zandramas will use Garion’s son in a rite that will raise the Dark Prophecy to eternal dominion over the universe. Only the Seeress of Kell can reveal the mysterious locale, but first Garion and Polgara must fulfill an ancient prophecy in the mountain fastness of the Seers. Although Kell is closed to Zandramas, her dark magic can forcefully extract the intelligence she needs from one of Garion’s party. Setting traps and dispatching her foul minions, she is determined to claim the world for the Dark Prophecy. But Garion will let nothing stand between himself and his son. . . .

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Again - enjoy.......2007-09-25

Eddings writes mindless drivel, but it is ENTERTAINING mindless drivel - great for telling the world to go soak its head and just sitting back and having a good time.

p.s. The good guys win.

Great book.......2007-08-04

This is a wonderful book to read. You should read the first 8 books in this series to completely understand it. Once you starting reading these books you just can't stop.

Excellent, gripping conclusion.......2007-05-15

The Malloreon took a little getting used to - new characters, and most of the ones from the Bellgariad weren't allowed on this trip. All in all a good read that made me have to purchase the Belgarath and Polgara books to prolong the wonder the Eddings created.

Beautifully done.......2007-03-09

In the Mallorean Mr. and Mrs. Eddings continue and close the wonderful story they began in the Belgariad. The combination of high adventure and wonderful wit are a joy to read. With characters you will never forget (and probably notice traces of in your own friends!) these books are a must have for any fantasy library.

Great Reading.......2006-11-13

I was introduced to this series a couple of years ago and I've been in love with it ever since. I can't believe I never came across it sooner. Of course now that I've read it I come across it in book stores all the time now. This series is a beautiful series for all readers. I wouldn't limit it to fantasy lovers because it is simply a terrific series. It has everything you can ever want to read in a book - humour, fear, action and satisfaction that good does indeed have a say in what goes on in the world. The characters come alive in your head without even trying, the storyline is addictive so it's best to either buy all the books in the series from the start or make plans to get it as soon as you can.

It was great to get these books in 4 books instead of 10. I still re-read this series and I've recently bought them as christmas presents. It's an excellant buy for any avid reader or even for those you might want to encourage to read. For all those who do buy this series, check out Belgarath and Polgara - the companion editions.

The Seeress of Kell: (#5) (Malloreon, Book 5)

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Definitely Anti-Climatic Ending !
As bad as it gets for epic, formulaic fantasy
Enjoyable, but flawed
Game, Set, and Match
um.......WOW talk about a good ending

The Seeress of Kell: (#5) (Malloreon, Book 5)
David Eddings
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ASIN: 0345330064
Release Date: 1991-04-03

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Book Five of the Melloreon. Time was running out for Garion and his companions in their quest to recover Garion's infant son and heir. If they could not locate the Place which Is No More, then Zandramas, the Child of Dark, would use Garion's son in a rite that would raise the Dark Prophecy to eternal domination over the universe. Read by Cameron Beierle. 15 CD's 16.9 Hrs.

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Definitely Anti-Climatic Ending !.......2007-10-05

I just thought this ending was so bad. But, hey, at least it did end ! So, I give him credit for that. There was just no final battle. I really wanted a battle. I agree that the lack of "choice" in the characters made it a little borring. Still liked it, but just not there.

As bad as it gets for epic, formulaic fantasy.......2007-03-13

I read Belgariad and Mallorean, around the same age 16-17. Enjoyed Belgariad quite a bit and I still have fond memories of it. However, unlike the Belgariad, I was frustrated, disgusted and just plain annoyed by Mallorean.

I can't remember other examples when I had two such polar opposite reactions by works from the same author.

Everyone calling each other "dear" as a sign of affection really grated on me, mainly because the person using the word came off as a patronizing prissy. It was mostly Polgara doing it in The Belgariad, but in Mallorean, we find that everyone in David Eddings' world throws around "dear" as a sign of affection. I think I wanted to scream my lungs out every time Eddings had one of his characters use the word.

In the Mallorean, I remember hoping to see Garion and Ce'Nedra act like adults. No such luck, Eddings has 25-26 year-olds act like adolescent, imbecilic, incompetent and inept babies. The presence of Polgara, Belgarath and Poledra really made Garion & Ce'Nedra look dumb most of the time. Garion is constantly going OH-MY-GOD "What are we going to do, Grandfather?" or "Aunt Pol, do something!" or "Oh my god, they're blocking our way, what are we going to do?" C'mon, you're a king, you're an adult, can't you make some decisions on your own, Garion?! Don't get me started on Ce'Nedra, Eddings needs a helpless, stupid and just plain dumb girl in the Mallorean and Ce'Nedra fits the bill. Unlike other women in Eddings' novels, Ce'Nedra constantly needs protection, she's fragile, and Eddings uses her to ask the dumbest questions during banter to move the conversation forward (Polgara answers them with a "dear", of course). Don't get me wrong, I like Ce'Nedra's character best from Belgariad/Mallorean, and whenever Eddings deigns to write her perspective every now and then, I enjoy the story that much more. But she's completely useless besides breeding some kids for Garion. Even Velvet - who's younger than Ce'Nedra - is smarter and more competent than Ce'Nedra.

All the books in the Mallorean were just plain pointless. Eddings could have written the 5-book series in one 500-page book. There was a lot traveling, pointless banter to make Ce'Nedra look dumb, waking up in the morning, setting up camp, etc.

What I found most frustrating in the Mallorean was the lack of personal choice. The lack of choice was there on some level in the Belgariad, but Garion was more or less a teenager in the Belgariad so I didn't find it as bad. In the Mallorean, everyone has a =task= to do at a certain =time= and there's no wavering on that =task=. Everyone does what they're supposed to do, and the formulaic and predictable prophecy comes to fruition. What's funny is I remember the Mallorean hinging on a character's =Choice= at the end. Pfft, give me a break. Lamest ending ever. There's always a voice guiding Garion, or Belgarath or Polgara to help him, or if he wanted to do something that he wasn't supposed to do, his limbs become locked in place so he can't. Choice?!? Please...

In the Mallorean, the characterizations have exacerabated with age and the feeling of deja vu in the story is too strong to even acknowledge the Mallorean as a piece of literature.

Alright I'll stop whining now. In general, I do like Eddings, I think he writes acceptable literature for young adults, but you can only take so much of the same thing.

Enjoyable, but flawed .......2006-08-10

I must say that I literally had to drag myself through the Belgariad. Something about those books bored me beyond belief and I'm not even really sure why. So you can imagine my reluctance to start another five book series about the same characters. But I did, and boy, was I surprised by the outcome.
The Malloreon books are much better than the the Belgariad series (to me anyway). I was very pleased with this series despite the fact that the plot is stetched out to fill five books when it could have easily taken up only three.
The books are still flawed, however. I don't really like Ce'nedra or Polgara still. Polgara just seems very mean to Garion and Balgarath all the time. And Ce'nedra is angry with Garion one instant and in the next, starts laughing and says, "I do love you, Garion." and he says, "I certainly hope so." Talk about annnoying!
Mr. Eddings also left out some of my favorite characters from the last books. Barak and Silk's relationship was fun and funny and Mandorellan was comically dumb. Hettar was just cool. But they are hardly in these books and are replaced with characters that are pretty unimportant.
Also, very few of the minor characters had many lines. In fact, most of them spoke so rarely, you forget there are there! And I liked some of them (Velvet and Poledra, mostly).
The plot was predictable (did we really think Cyradis would chose the Darkness?), even the part with with Eriond (I think I guessed what would happen to him as soon as they said there was going to be a new God). The end was agonizing stretched out (both the Choice and the happy ending that summed everything up). Like another reviewer, I was a little annoyed that Garion killing Torak seemed utterly pointless. Oh, I was also upset that Beldin just left. I adored him and he was hilarious.
After all these negitive remarks, no one is going to believe I enjoyed this book, but I did. It was humorous and it was an enjoyable, light fantasy with a happy (if predictable) ending that made me a little sad because there won't be much more about the characters (I still have to read Belgarath and Polgara's stories, so I don't have to say goodbye yet). Anyway, this was a good book and I'm glad everything got all wrapped up.
The previous 9 books are an absolute necessity if this one is to make any sense so read those before.

Game, Set, and Match.......2005-07-17

It's with a sense of relief that I can finally turn to the last volume in this series. While the Malloreon is better written than the Belgariad, Eddings overplayed his hand in telling a story which is a derivative echo of its predecessor, and then using a repetitive architecture to expand the tale to five volumes. Had this series been whittled down to four, or even three volumes it would have been easier than on the reader.

Belgarion, C'Nedra, and the rest of those one the quest for their kidnapped child must now follow the last steps in fulfilling the prophecy that will enable Cyradis, Seeress of Kell, to make the final choice between alternate futures. Two candidates exist for the God who will replace Torak - who was slain by Belgarion in the first set of books. Errand, who has been in the care of Polgara and Durnik, will stand for Belgarion, the child of light, and Geran, Belgarion's own son is Zandramas's offer. If Geran is chosen darkness will fall and Belgarion will face having to kill his own child.

They voyage first to Kell, then to Perivor, and finally to Korim where the last clashes will be fought. There is a complex set of requirements to be fulfilled before Cyradis can make her choice, and Zandramas is intent on making sure that there really is no choice. Tense times come as Belgarath solves the last puzzles just in time and the find the altar in the place that is no more.

Seeress of Kell is noticeably better paced than Sorceress of Darshiva. It doesn't really bog down at all until after the choice is made, when Eddings proceeds to take 80 pages to wind down the tale in epilogue. Again, it's not Eddings writing ability that is at fault, but his inability to know when to stop. If you go on to the Elenium you will immediately discover that when Eddings keeps to three volumes and is carefully edited he is still capable of a story compels and entertains. Again, the best thing one can say about the Malloreon is that even with flaws it is much better than many attempts at epic fantasy, which is a far more difficult genre than you might believe.

um.......WOW talk about a good ending.......2005-05-28

I love this series, so I don't think I could just talk about this one book.

Once I started reading this series I couldn't stop I just had to keep getting the books and devouring each one. I read Belgarath and Polgara first so I already had the background and then I started the ten book series. I recomend this to first time Eddings Readers.

The characters are so complex and they all change through the whole series, matureing with Eddings. These books are so full of different emotions; battles, love stories, intrigue, friendship, immense power of hatred but love at the same time.

I must have read the whole series about three times already and I wish there was more to the story, more chapters so Belgarath and co will continue their adventures.

This is definately the greatest end to the series and I don't think it could've been any different. Well done guys for producing an amazing universe for us to see.

Malloreon/Boxed Set (Guardians of the West; King of the Murgos; Demon Lord of Karanda; Sorceress of Darshiva; Seeress of Kell)

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At least as good as The Belgariad!
Typical Eddings: Awesome!
This is best!
Top-Notch Fantasy
At least as good as The Belgariad!

Malloreon/Boxed Set (Guardians of the West; King of the Murgos; Demon Lord of Karanda; Sorceress of Darshiva; Seeress of Kell)
David Eddings
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At least as good as The Belgariad!.......2000-01-14

But then again - this is David Eddings, and this man IS the best! These books are absolutely fantastic - funny and well written. Everything David Eddings writes - Belgariad & Malloreon + prequels, Elinium and Tamuli - it's just perfect.

PS. I know I've written this once, but this time it'll link to my user-site.

Typical Eddings: Awesome!.......1999-12-09

I have found myself reading and re-reading David Eddings work with great frequency. He writes about believable characters that bicker, pout, and get along much like my friends with whom I grew up. This is not Tolkein. The heroes aren't perfect. Belgarath is about as flawed as they come and is perfectly contrasted by his prudish daughter Polgara. Poor Belgarion is caught in the middle with the way he was raised and egged on by his little queen. This makes for a great comedy. The adventure is almost secondary to the story or as Alfred Hitchcock would put it, the McGuffin; a simple plot device.

David Eddings is one of the best writers there is.

This is best!.......1999-12-03

This is better! then the 5 star Belgarion serie. The characters are so lively. It's more comedy than in a real comedy but also excitement. If you haven't read this do it!

But a tip read the Belgarion serie first. For you that have read the Belgarion I just want to say that this is more comedy and less excitement. But at my opinion it is better.

Top-Notch Fantasy.......1999-11-08

If you enjoy Fantasy, you will love both the Belgariad and the Mallorian. I've read them so many times, I've lost count. So have both my kids. What makes Eddings' books so good is his ability to bring his characters to life. They become more than just fictional constructs - in fact, they become friends.

At least as good as The Belgariad!.......1999-10-23

Seeress of Kell: Book Five of the Malloreon

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Seeress of Kell: Book Five of the Malloreon

Manufacturer: Bantam Press
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3 HBs by David Eddings, The Malloreon: #2 King of The Murgos, #4 Sorceress of Darshiva, #5 The Seeress of Kell (The Malloreon)

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3 HBs by David Eddings, The Malloreon: #2 King of The Murgos, #4 Sorceress of Darshiva, #5 The Seeress of Kell (The Malloreon)
David Eddings
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3 hardbacks

5-Book Set: Malloreon Series By David Eddings - Guardians of the West, King of the Murgos, Demon Lord of Karanda, Sorceress of Darshiva, The Seeress of Kell

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5-Book Set: Malloreon Series By David Eddings - Guardians of the West, King of the Murgos, Demon Lord of Karanda, Sorceress of Darshiva, The Seeress of Kell
David Eddings
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Malloreon Series (5 Books) By David Eddings - Guardians of the West, King of the Murgos, Demon Lord of Karanda, Sorceress of Darshiva, The Seeress of Kell.

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BTH Seeress of Kell
David Eddings
Manufacturer: Random House Value Publishing
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Binding: Mass Market Paperback

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BTH-SEERESS/KELL-EASL
DAVID EDDINGS
Manufacturer: Del Rey
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 034537312X
Release Date: 1991-03-16

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The Seeress of Kell
David Eddings
Manufacturer: Bantam
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The Seeress of Kell
David Eddings
Manufacturer: New York: Ballantine Books, 1991
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ASIN: B000NXKCC0

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'B' for Initiative

"french" is not a criticism

Not Jodorowsky's Best, But Not Uninteresting

A fun ride

Technopriests, The: Initiation - Book One (Technopriests (DC Comics))
Alexandro Jodorowsky
Manufacturer: Humanoids - Rebellion
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ASIN: 1401203590

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'B' for Initiative.......2007-05-13

Mr. Jodorowsky was always a favorite in the 'Metal Hurlant' (US 'Heavy Metal') publication. His high quality of panel art is sustained in the 'Technopriests' and the teens are going to love the level of fan-service: Loads of TnA and gore strewn combat. The story arc is good, though lacking the bite of his earlier work. I look forward to deciphering the continuation of this tale of spiritualistic cyberspace.

"french" is not a criticism.......2006-09-29

Doc Tarantula gave this 2 stars and seemed to be quite put off by the "frenchness" of a comic that was written by a Chilean. Too many americans want things to smell like apple pie and seem convinced they only need to stare at their belly buttons. Hey, Doc, you read the whole darn thing and bothered to write that lengthy review...most of the american superhero comics (which stack 90% of the stores) that I' d ever bothered to read have hit the trash before getting even halfway.
In one point of the book, albino has the challenge of sacrificing his talent to create games only to please 50 mediocre critics called..."the fifty morons". Any hints, Doc?
Truth is, any of Jodorowsky's comics is worth your reading time. I agree that this one is not the best...Son of the gun, The white lama, are my favorites and would get the full 5 stars. Bouncer, a western, is pretty good too. But, in any of Jodorowskys works, be it film, novel, or comics, you will always find something that makes you think.

Not Jodorowsky's Best, But Not Uninteresting.......2004-12-08

This is a perfectly worthwhile introductory tome to a perfectly worthwhile series. But it is not Alexandro Jodorowsky's best.

If you're new to Jodorowsky, start with INCAL or METABARONS. Most find METABARONS the most approachable, and it will blow your mind, but INCAL came first and was more influential.

TECHNOPRIESTS, like METABARONS, technically occurs in the same world born with INCAL -- but you don't need to know this to appreciate the stories.

The art in TECHNOPRIESTS really sets it apart from INCAL and METABARONS, which have pretty crisp drawn art. TECHNOPRIESTS has pretty crisp computer-generated or influenced art, and as a result it looks very sleek but also very sterile.

The problem with TECHNOPRIESTS is the story. It's another kind of impoverished-kid-gains-power story, but without the guts we expect from that sub-genre. The real problem is that, typical of computer-driven stories, we don't believe in the conflict: in such tales, the writer has to tell us that a "virtual" threat is real and we ought to be frightened or care. I think that too often with TECHNOPRIESTS we don't care.

That said, it's certainly worth having -- especially for fans of Jodorowsky. But if you haven't read INCAL and METABARONS, definitely start there. And SON OF THE GUN is better too -- a present-day (non sf) story by Jodorowsky. If you've got those (in as much as they're available), pick up TECHNOPRIESTS.

-- Julian Darius, Sequart.com (for sophisticated study of comic books and graphic novels)

A fun ride.......2004-11-11

As far as the artwork being french. Well why should french be a dirty word especially when it comes to art many great artists like matisse, monet and many other great artists from france. I found the actually story an allogory of european history which is bloody nasty and often ugly. Its often tiring that we are always poking fun at the french but we the english are their descendants. In old english courts french was spoken, english only came into play a little later. Even the myth of king arthur was translated by Sir malory from its french romance form to english. Okay setting aside the french issue. Alexandro Jodorowsky Is a russian that immagrated to latin america, I believe he grew up in Chile. The main artist on the book is Zoran Janjentov which I believe is eastern european and not french. The only french contributor is fred beltran, who is a pioneer, illustrated thee cover and colored the book. The cover is gorgeous and unlike our plastic looking computer coloring he has managed to do computer coloring that looks and feels like natural on the computer. I look forward to his upcoming megaplex. lastly we americans are should not ones to stereotype another culture because they draw disportionate women all we have to do is turn on the tube. So if you're one that believes that the rest of the world outside of our borders is french then this book is not for you, but if you like to try something different from the hulk smash man or the typical end of days hellboy(don't get me wrong I love hellboy but how many times can the same plot be strung along) story line then try this one out. Keep in mind that the translation may have a factor with some of the clunkniess in the writing. It also ties some of the characters from the incal, which is fantastic. My technopriest book will stay on my book self. vive le diference.

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From the author of 365 Tao and a leading authority on Taoist practice and philosophy comes a completely innovative translation of the classic text of Eastern wisdom, the I Ching.

The I Ching, or Book of Changes, is an ancient manual for divining the future. Its basic text is traditionally attributed to the Chinese King Wen, the Duke of Zhou, and the philosopher Confucius. By tossing coins, rolling dice, using a computer, or, more traditionally, counting yarrow stalks, one can create a seemingly random combination of heads or tails, odd or even, yin or yang, to construct six lines (for example, solid for odd numbers or broken for even numbers). These six lines make up a hexagram that provides advice, predictions, and answers to questions on topics from love and career to family and finance.

While known mostly as a tool of divination, the I Ching is also a repository of centuries of wisdom. Most of the existing translations offer either dense, scholarly commentary or little more than fortune-cookie platitudes, but in The Living I Ching Deng Ming-Dao takes a more holistic approach. His new translation recovers the true wisdom and philosophy of this ancient classic, so that the I Ching becomes more than just a book of fortune-telling -- it becomes a manual for living.

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Lyrical Wisdom.......2007-09-08

Ming-dao does a marvellous job of conveying the essential mystery and poeticism of the I-Ching, capturing its exotic flavor, while at the same time, in the second double-page, explaining the gist of the message for the western reader. Still, it is good to own several versions, because each author provides a valuable slant on the material. I rate this a bit higher than Wu wei's, although his is more straightforward.

dragon man.......2006-05-18

As with all of Deng Ming Dao's books, this one is very well written and beautifully designed. He has written as clear of an explanation of the I Ching as I have ever read and if you've ever read any other books about it you know what I mean. I highly recommend this book if you have any interest in learning about the I Ching or if you'd like to learn more about it.

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Who, What, When, Where, Why and How
I CHING LIFE:living it
I CHING LIFE:living it

I Ching Life: Living It
Wu Wei
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Who, What, When, Where, Why and How.......2000-10-14

Simplicity, Love, Priceless. Three words I use to describe I ching life by wu wei. Simple; because I found every portion of this book is so easily understood. It spoke to me from the inside out. Love; Wu Wei must have a great deal for humanity to share such secrets as those uncovered in this book. And after reading this book you will too. I revel in our interconnectedness. Priceless, precious rare; that is the state of such wisdom today, this is the power and humility of this concise but thorough work. For believers and non-believers a like. Give it to a Friend. Give it to a Stranger. Give it to YOURSELF.

I CHING LIFE:living it.......2000-03-04

I have found myself refering to this book time and time again on all aspects of the human condition,I am on my 4th copy of this book because it makes an excellent gift .I gave my 85 year old grandfather a copy for his b-day and it blew him away.A MUST HAVE ! in anyone's library.

I CHING LIFE:living it.......2000-03-04

The Centered Life: An Introduction to I Ching Book of Changes the Universal Principles of Living and Its Amazing Oracle

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The Centered Life: An Introduction to I Ching Book of Changes the Universal Principles of Living and Its Amazing Oracle
Franklin Yun
Manufacturer: Pentland Press (NC)
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1571972692

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"The Centered Life" is a non-fiction work about I Ching, a Chinese philosophy based on yin and yang - the two opposing forces in the universe. It presents a philosophy of life based on nature's way, providing universal principles of human conduct to follow. I Ching is also an ancient method of divination for predicting the future or for receiving direction for a course of action. Found within the text are the sixty-four hexagrams that represent all the phenomena in the universe with continual interaction of all forces and elements in the universe. Each hexagram serves as the medium for interpreting nature's way. The philosophy of I Ching has greatly influenced Asian thoughts and religions, including Taoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism, as well as other aspects of Asian culture. "The Centered Life" is an introduction to I Ching - a book of wisdom that will help readers develop insight into understanding important cultural distinctions of Asian society, such as reverence toward nature, worship of ancestors, and family relationships. It will also help readers gain wisdom for daily life and attain self-realization.

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