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	T'ai Chi Ch'uan for Health and Self-defense: Philosophy and Practice by T. T. Liang, Paul B. Gallagher
	The Dao of Taijiquan: Way to Rejuvenation by Tsung Hwa Jou, Haw Jou Tsung
	Master Cheng's New Method of T'ai-chi Self-cultivation by Cheng Man-ch'ing, Mark Hennessy (Translator)
	The Tai Chi Book: Refining and Enjoying a Lifetime of Practice ( YMAA Book Series, 32 by Robert Chuckrow
	Cheng Tzu's Thirteen Treatises on T'ai-chi Ch'uan by Cheng Man-ch'ing, translated by Benjamin Lo and Martin Inn. A classic text, a book to keep by your bedside. Your understanding of this book grows with your practice.

T'ai-chi Ch'uan: A simplified Method of Calisthenics for Health and Self Defense by Cheng Man-ch'ing. An inexpensive manual for the beginner.

There are No Secrets; Professor Cheng Man-ch'ing and His T'ai-chi Ch'uan by Wolfe Lowenthal. A personal portrait of Professor Cheng Man-ch'ing by one of his most faithful students.

Gateway to the Miraculous: Further Explorations in the Tao of Cheng Man-ch'ing by Wolfe Lowenthal. More on Professor Cheng.

Tao of I Ching: Way to Divination by Tsung Hwa Jou

Lao-Tzu, My Words Are Very Easy to Understand by Cheng Man-ch'ing.
It's not easy. Lao Tzu from the perspective of t'ai-chi ch'uan. I recommend Witter Bynner's tranlsation for poets and Robert Henricks for scholars.

T'ai Chi Ch'uan, The Supreme Ultimate Exercise for Health and Self Defense by Cheng Man-ch'ing and Robert Smith. For the serious, long term practitioners, a must.

	Mastering Yang Style Taijiquan by Fu Zhongwen (Louis Swaim, translator)
	The Tao of Meditation by Tsung Hwa Jou
	T'ai-chi: The Supreme Ultimate Exercise for Health by Cheng Man-ch'ing and Robert W. Smith
	Cheng Man-ch'ing: Master of Five Excellences by Cheng Man-ch'ing
	Cheng Man-ch'ing: Essays on Man and Culture by Cheng Man-ch'ing
	Chinese Boxing: Masters and Methods by Robert W. Smith
	Tai Chi: The Supreme Ultimate by Lawrence Galante
	T'ai-chi as a Path of Wisdom by Lynda Myoki Lehrhaupt
	Taiji Sword by Chen Weiming, Barbara Davis, Trans.

I Ching or the Book of Changes translated by Richard Wilhelm. If there is ever a text for this practice, this is it! Professor Cheng said, "After my commentary on the I Ching, I can rest in peace."

The Complete Illustrated Guide to Tai Chi: A Practical Approach to the Ancient Chinese Movement for Health and Well Being by Angus Clark Very attractive book suitable for your coffee table

Martial Musings: a Portrayal of Martial Arts in the 20th Century by Robert W. Smith

Beyond the Closed Door: Chinese Culture and the Creation of T'ai-chi Ch'uan by Arieh Lev Breslow

The Essence of T'ai-chi Ch'uan by Benjamin Lo, Martin Inn, Susan Foe, and Robert Amacker.
The t'ai-chi ch'uan classics. For the serious practitioner. If you want to learn t'ai-chi, you must read the classics.

The Taijiquan Classics: An Annotated Translation by Barbara Davis, et al (Paperback - February 2004) Excellent translation of the classics, with Barbara Davis’ scholarly historical and cultural account taijiquan and the classics to provide the reader with a helpful context for better understanding of the text.
	Taiji Sword by Wei-Ming Chen, Barbara Davis (Translator), Chen Wei-Ming, Wei-Ming Ch'en It’s always good to check out the source.
	Steal My Art: The Life and Times of T'Ai Chi Master, T.T. Liang by Stuart Alve Olson Any “lives of the masters” is truly inspirational. There’s not many around.
	The Beauty of Gesture: The Invisible Keyboard of Piano and T'Ai Chi by Catherine David, Alison Anderson (Translator) Beautifully written essay on the interface of t’ai-chi and piano playing.
	Comprehensive Asian Fighting Arts by Donn F. Draeger, et al Grab anything by or with Robert Smith.
Sun Tzu On the Art of War: The Oldest Military Treatise in the World (Deodand Classic) by Sun Tzu, Lionel Giles Many ideas in t’ai-chi ch’uan can be found in this classic. The applications are awesome.

Questions and Answers on T'ai-chi Ch'uan by Ch'en Wei Ming, translated by Benjamin Lo and Robert Smith. You got a question? It's been asked and answered some sixty years ago.

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