Following the Seventy-fifth Anniversary Year of Winnie-the-Pooh in 2001, there will will be a year of change for The Wisdom of Pooh list in 2002. To celebrate the 20th year since the publication in the UK in 1982 of The Tao of Pooh and the 10th year since the publication in 1992 of The Te of Piglet, the cover for best selling title The Tao of Pooh & The Te of Piglet paperback bind up of these two

Reflections of a Chinese Sage.

Moses Maimonides is best known for his two great works on Judaism: Mishneh Torah and Guide to the Perplexed . This book argues that while many scholars look at one aspect of Maimonides to the exclusion or dismissal of the other, the way to understand him is to see both adherence to the law and philosophical pursuits as two aspects of Judaism.

Seeking to affirm the imamate from a philosophical perspective, the author uses numerous devices to bolster his thesis, ranging from the so-called ten categories of the philosophers to several biological metaphors from plants and trees to animals and minerals. His foremost device is the theory of 'degrees of excellence'.

Discusses major ideas, figures, and schools of thought in philosophy in the African context. This book focuses on scholarship and debates that have made African philosophy critical to understanding the complex cultural heritage of the continent.

Offers a personal exploration of the fundamentals of Indian spirituality, and shows how timeless truths help us understand ourselves and our life. This title gives explanations of the key Sanskrit terms such as karma and prana, illustrating them with examples, anecdotes, and analogies that readers can easily recognize.

Argues that the great medieval philosopher and physician Maimonides is most accurately viewed as a Mediterranean thinker who consistently interpreted his own Jewish tradition in contemporary multicultural terms. This book demonstrates that he was deeply influenced not only by Islamic philosophy but by Islamic culture as a whole.

Compiled by disciples of Confucius in the centuries following his death in 479 B.C.E., The Analects of Confucius is a collection of aphorisms and historical anecdotes embodying the basic values of the Confucian tradition: learning, morality, ritual decorum, and filial piety. Reflecting the model eras of Chinese antiquity, the Analects offers valuable insights into successful governance and the ..

Presents contemporary Confucius the one who can teach us how to attain spiritual happiness, adjust our daily routines and find our place in modern life. This book argues that his sayings, or Analects - far from being merely interesting quotes from ancient lore, of little use in our hectic, stress-filled world.

Known throughout East Asia as Mengzi, or Master Meng, Mencius (391-308 B.C.E.) was a Chinese philosopher of the late Zhou dynasty, an instrumental figure in the spread of the Confucian tradition, and a brilliant illuminator of its ideas. Mencius was active during the Warring States Period (403-221 B.C.E.), in which competing powers sought to control the declining Zhou empire. Like Confucius, ...

A primer in traditional asian values.

Reinterpretation of the early modern philosopher Benedict de Spinoza.

The tradition of philosophy in the Persian-speaking world is extraordinarily rich, creative and diverse. This anthology intends to communicate that diversity. It showcases translations by scholars and offers bibliographical references.

A useful read for anyone who wants to embrace yoga's spiritual potential and lead a happier, more abundant and harmonious life. This book explains the seven spiritual laws that govern nature: Pure Potentiality, Giving, Karma, Least Effort, Intention and Desire, Detachment and Dharma.

Offers an introduction to the major movements, thinkers and concepts within Islamic philosophical tradition. This book describes and contrasts the three main movements in Islamic philosophy - Peripatetic, Sufi and Illuminationist - and examines the Persian as well as the Arabic traditions.

The Daodejing encapsulates the main tenets of Daoism, a philosophy and religion whose dominant image is the Way, a life-giving stream that enables individuals to achieve harmony and a more profound level of understanding. This new translation draws on the latest archaeological finds and brings out the word play and poetry of the original.

The Wisdom of Paramahansa Yogananda.

The Art of War is perhaps the most influential book of strategy in the world. This classical Chinese text is a study of organisms in conflict. This work is a complete reference volume for understanding every aspect of one of the most influential texts in modern history.

A 400-year-old explication of the rules and expectations embodied in Bushido, the Japanese way of the warrior. Bushido has played a major role in shaping modern Japanese society and the modern martial arts in Japan and internationally.