This collection of translated texts includes: <br> <br>   •  <i>Understanding Reality: A Taoist Alchemical Classic: </i>A tenth-century text on the principles of inner alchemy. <br>   •  <i>The Inner Teachings of Taoism: </i>The essentials of self-transformation according to the Complete Reality School of Taoism, with commentary by Liu I-ming. <br>   •  <i>The Book of Balance and Harmony: </i>These essays, conversations, poetry, and songs about the secrets of Taoism teach how to live a centered and orderly life. <br>   •  <i>Practical Taoism: </i>A collection of the most accessible of the texts on inner alchemy.