Relax. Here is an instructional guide for life balance that truly invites the reader to intone a life of wellness. "Simple Taoism: A Guide to Living in Balance" "simplifies" five thousand years of yin and yang into a thumb and fingertip sized pocket book of philosophical fun. Research and writing team, Alexander and Annellen Simpkins are psychologists sensitive to your mind and emotion. In their approach to creating this book they followed the Tao principle, "less equals more" thus offering relevant Tao messages for people today. "In modern times, people are taught that if they try hard, they will succeed," they write. "This intense striving often leads to stress and discomfort. Taoists believe you can accomplish more without effort. You become One with Tao not to forget yourself, but to attune yourself to the rhythms of life so you can develop your talents fully." This liitle reader is divided into three parts: history, theory and application. The advantage it brings is the overview--each significant ancestory, each era, each principle, and each life lesson is explained just enough for adequate understanding (a few paragraphs dedicated to each subject). If you decide you simply can't go on living without knowing absolutely everything about Taoism, you are in luck here, because one can cover all 170 pages (each about five inches high) in just a few hours. However, the book is organized so each topic is individually complete. One can turn to the desired chapter, martial arts, for instance, and still be able to understand it, even without reading the history. Whether you want to find the Path, or you just want to be proactive in your education, "Simple Taoism" is a neat little read. So grab your chi and relax.