An indispensable compendium of popular misconceptions, misunderstandings and common mistakes culled from the hit BBC show, QI. From the bestselling authors of The Book of General Ignorance comes a no
Tintin is called Tantan in Japanese because TinTin is pronounced 'Chin chin' and means penis; Under the Wildlife and Countryside Act of 1981, it is explicitly illegal in Britain to use a machinegun to
Tintin is called Tantan in Japanese because TinTin is pronounced 'Chin chin' and means penis; Under the Wildlife and Countryside Act of 1981, it is explicitly illegal in Britain to use a machinegun to
QI is the smartest comedy show on British television. Over the last seven years, the QI team have blown your socks off, made your jaw drop and knocked you sideways with their astonishing fact books. N
Qi (“vital energy”) is one of the most important concepts in Chinese philosophy and culture, and neo-Confucian Zhang Zai plays a pivotal role in developing the notion. This book provides a thorough an
Kaibara Ekken (1630-1714) was a prominent Japanese scholar who spread Neo-Confucian ideas and moral teachings throughout Japan. He was also known as the "Aristotle of Japan" for his studies of the nat
Traces the history of Qi Gong or Chi Kung, discusses the regulation of the body, mind, and respiration, and looks at Qi Gong's relationship to other Chinese medical practices
