Suggested Reading List @ Shaolin.com Shaolin.com Highly Recommends These Books... While there are no books that we have found that accurately and completely portray Shaolin history, philosophy, and kung fu technique, the reader will find the following books a step in the right direction. We have found that there tends to be more quality found in philosophical texts and histories than books on technique. Please note that many of these books are out of print. General Shaolin Praying Mantis Northern Praying Mantis is one of the most written about styles. Wing Chun Wing Chun is by far the most written about Shaolin style. Shaolin Philosophy Shaolin philosophy is an amalgamation of Chan Buddhism and Taoism. Qigong and Pressure Points Other Chinese Martial Arts Non-Chinese Martial Arts The descriptions of the Judo and Aikido texts are included because they are outstanding treatments of arts that have corresponding elements in most of the Shaolin styles.
Mac OS X invulnerability to malware is a myth, says security firm Mac users can expect more OS X botnets, drive-by downloads, and mass malware from here on out. That's according to security researchers from Kaspersky Lab, who said during a press conference on Thursday morning that anti-malware software is now a necessity for Mac users, and that "Mac OS X invulnerability is a myth." The firm acknowledged that malware for the Mac has existed for years but only recently started gaining more momentum thanks to a critical increase in Mac market share. (It's worth noting that Kaspersky says the latest Flashback infection was spread via hijacked WordPress sites thanks to a vulnerability in the blog software. Kaspersky and other researchers still aren't sure exactly who's behind Flashback, but speculate that the perpetrators are only going after small financial gains given their behavior patterns. "Market share brings attacker motivation," the firm told members of the press in its presentation.
The Living Energy Universe (9781571741707): Gary E. R. Schwartz, Linda G. S. Russek, Paul Pearsall Basic Guitar Setup Electric guitar: The typical adjustment is done with either thumb wheels, slotted screws, or allen screws on either side of the bridge or at the individual strings/saddles. Refer to your manufactures guide for details on type of adjustment and which way lowers or raises the bridge then use the following instructions that fit your type of guitar. Bridge end adjustments: As a starting point adjust each side of the bridge to the recommended heights. Individual string/saddle adjustments: Adjust the three bass strings to the "low E" recommended height and the three treble strings to the "high e" recommended height. Both types of adjustments: First attempt to just use the bridge end adjustments since the other strings will follow and maintain the neck profile. Finish: After getting them to the desired height, fret each string one fret at a time at every fret and pick it moderately and listen for any buzzing. Acoustic guitar: Lowering string height: Raising string height:
Review of The Field by Lynne McTaggart Review of The Field by Lynne McTaggart In recent years there has been quite a bit of scientific research into the body/mind connection which can help us to understand what it is and how it works. In her recent book on this subject titled The Field Lynne McTaggart has collected a number of research findings into an easily read format. Her book suggests that there is a quantum connection between the earth, all living things and The Field she speaks of. Many other scientists have come to pretty much the same conclusion and are working to prove it with science. One of the main problems with current scientific theories in this area is the lack of a clearly defined and measurable substance to serve as the connection between The Field and matter. Coherence establishes communication. How do quantum effects like coherence and "quantum non-locality" (being everywhere at once) get translated into biological systems? ) Though Dr. Dr. Dr.
Saddle Up Your Telecaster® - By Jerry Donahue - Seymour Duncan Tech Tips We asked "Bendmaster of the Telecaster" Jerry Donahue to share some of his secrets for setting up a Telecaster® bridge and keeping it properly intonated (Jerry demonstrates this technique in his clinics). Attention all current and would-be Tele® slingers! You needn't resort to six individual bridge saddles to improve your intonation. The original Broadcaster design called for three brass saddles: and that's still the best design today. The larger saddles mean more mass, providing greater output, sustain and tone. Also, with two strings per saddle, you have twice the string pressure against the body! Now, on to intonation: Until fairly recently, I felt that a guitar couldn't really play in tune unless each string's 12th fret harmonic and 12th fret note had the exact same reading on the electric tuner. Here's another for instance: An "A" chord barred at the fifth fret sounds fine. Remember, life is about compromise.
Zen and the Art of Consciousness (9781851687985): Susan Blackmore Zen and the Brain: Toward an Understanding of Meditation and Consciousness (9780262011648): James H. Austin Osho on Zen: A Stream of Consciousness Reader (9781580632072): Osho Selfless Insight: Zen and the Meditative Transformations of Consciousness (9780262012591): James H. Austin
10 great science fiction novels that have been banned @djscruffy: And that's why you're a heathen and should be burned at the stake. @djscruffy: In defense of public schools, I would suggest that the reason many of these books are challenged so often is that they're frequently included in school curriculums and libraries. I grew up in a state that, according to these links, engaged in book-burning less than a decade before my birth. I suppose I've wandered a bit. @djscruffy: To be fair, it's not usually the schools that want to ban the books, but the few overprotective parents who make wild assumptions about the books we try to teach. Most of us really try to teach the kids to think, rather than becoming nice little automatons.
My Memory Books Reading List — Mnemotechnics.org Below are some books related to memory that I’ve read so far, in no particular order (except for the first three which are good places to start). My favorites are in bold. This page is regularly updated as I find new books. Moonwalking with Einstein by Joshua FoerQuantum Memory Power by Dominic O’BrienYou Can Have an Amazing Memory: Learn Life-Changing Techniques and Tips from the Memory Maestro by Dominic O’BrienHow to Pass Exams by Dominic O’BrienHow to Develop a Brilliant Memory Week by Week by Dominic O’BrienThe Amazing Memory Kit by Dominic O’BrienLearn to Remember by Dominic O’BrienThe Art of Memory by Frances YatesThe Mind Sport of Memory 2008 Yearbook by Chambers and DayRemember, Remember by Ed Cooke (2 more chapters to go)Maximize Your Memory by Ramón CampayoMemory Pack by Andi BellUse Your Perfect Memory by Tony BuzanThe Mind Map Book by Tony BuzanImprove Your Memory by Robert AllenMaximize Your Memory by Johnathan HancockThe Mind of a Mnemonist by A. R. Share and Enjoy
The Books That Changed Your Lives I have a feeling that many of these are favourite books rather than life-changing. Certainly I love "The Hitch-hikers Guide ...", "Ender" and "Dune" but I don't think they have changed my life. I also love "The Lord of the Rings", by coincidence I married an Arwen so maybe that counts in my case. Jared Diamond's book is very interesting but hardly life-changing. In my opinion "2001: A Space Odyssey" had a huge effect on the way people perceive the benefits of science, undermining the positive attitude created by the Apollo program. For the same reason a big gap is "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" "1984" had the biggest effect on me, changing my view of government, communication and words. I have read but cannot recall much of "Zen ..." but you have inspired me to pick it up again and the two Dawkins books are waiting on my "to be read" pile.