| Nominative Determinism: How Your Name Determines Your Fate (Traditional Chinese Edition) Contributor(s): Yuen, Cyril S. (Author), Li, Kathy (Author), Ebook Dynasty (Prepared by) |
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ISBN: 1925462145 ISBN-13: 9781925462142 Publisher: Solid Software Pty Ltd OUR PRICE: $12.59 Product Type: Paperback Language: Chinese Published: December 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | Mind & Body - Body, Mind & Spirit | Inspiration & Personal Growth |
| Physical Information: 0.52" H x 5.98" W x 9.02" (0.74 lbs) 248 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - New Age |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Nominative Determinism: How Your Name Determines Your Fate brings together from across time the dos and don'ts, taboos and customs, fashions and traditions, for naming a baby or person: how a good name brings luck and how a miss is as good as a mile; the various ancient naming techniques using a person's five elements and Chinese zodiacs, supplemented by thought-provoking practical examples; analysis of names and sobriquets from historical and modern figures... This book is practical and yet fun to read. It does not only give you dinner conversation starters, but also precious references for parents and soon-to-be parents who plan to name their babies. |
Contributor Bio(s): Li, Kathy: - Kathy Li comes from a feng-shui family. Having studied in France, she pursued her learning of feng-shui and Chinese anthroponomastics under the guidance of Master Eric Yuen. She now works in the real estate industry in Canada. Kathy is fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese, English, and French. Her expertise in feng-shui gives her clients head starts when choosing dream homes or office spaces. She is a columnist on feng-shui, and had been invited regularly on TV for talks on feng-shui and Chinese anthroponymy.Yuen, Cyril S.: - Cyril S. Yuen is a prominent figure in feng-shui, he is also a consultant for a transnational architecture firm where he applies feng-shui techniques to help optimize contemporary architectural designs. He learned the art of feng-shui and I-Ching name analysis (a form of Chinese anthroponymy) from several notable experts. His other book, The Aspects of Feng-Shui, gives a comprehensive analysis of the feng-shui culture and its influence in the Western world. Having graduated with an engineering degree from McGill University in Canada, Cyril also obtained the Diploma in Translation from the Chartered Institute of Linguistics in the UK. His articles are easy to understand, and they blend seamlessly into Chinese and Western cultures. |