Maybe consider giving a gift of knowledge.
Remember the Indiana Jones films, when Indiana discovers his father’s diary containing clues to the Holy Grail? The book itself was knowledge. Wisdom came from applying that knowledge through experience. Without knowledge and lived practice, wisdom is difficult to cultivate.
For over 40 years, I have been on my own search for a “Holy Grail” of health, wellness, fitness, and self-awareness. Along that journey, I have created a series of books and study guides that visually and conceptually map what I believe to be the essential components of a healthy, balanced, and meaningful life.
My books are comprehensive, deeply researched, and feature original, full-color illustrations designed to make complex ideas clear and accessible. Each volume reflects decades of firsthand learning, practice, teaching, and illustration across disciplines including holistic health, fitness, psychology, Traditional Chinese Medicine, qigong, martial arts, and yoga philosophy. These are not mass-market publications. They are intentionally crafted for thoughtful readers, practitioners, and lifelong learners who value depth, clarity, and authenticity.
To date, I have published 39 books and study guides on Amazon. Some are primarily visual references that distill complex systems into clear graphic formats. Others explore theories of human development, psychology, movement, breathwork, rehabilitation, longevity, and overall quality of life. Many include practical exercise sets designed to support recovery, resilience, and long-term well-being.
These works represent the summation of more than four decades of training, education, teaching, and public speaking. Much of the qigong and breathing work draws from Chinese Kung Fu and Korean Dong Han medical qigong lineages, alongside extensive study with Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners and martial arts masters. My background also includes acupressure, acupuncture principles, moxibustion, herbal preparation, and medical qigong, as well as formal academic training culminating in a Bachelor of Science degree in Holistic Health.
Similar in concept to Quick Study or PermaCharts, these guides are designed to “cut to the chase,” minimizing the time spent searching through dense textbooks while preserving the essential root knowledge of each subject. This format serves both beginners seeking a solid foundation and experienced practitioners looking for concise, high-quality reference materials.
If you are looking for a meaningful gift, one that supports health, awareness, and lifelong learning, these books are intended to be resources that grow with the reader over time.
My titles are available on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/author/jimmoltzan
My titles are available on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/author/jimmoltzan
Book 1 – Alternative Exercises
Book 2 – Core Training
Book 3 – Strength Training
Book 4 – Combo of 1-3
Book 5 – Energizing Your Inner Strength
Book 6 – Methods to Achieve Better Wellness
Book 7 – Coaching & Instructor Training Guide
Book 8 – The 5 Elements & the Cycles of Change
Book 9 – Opening the 9 Gates & Filling 8 Vessels-Intro Set 1
Book 10 – Opening the 9 Gates & Filling 8 Vessels-sets 1 to 8
Book 11 – Meridians, Reflexology & Acupressure
Book 12 – Herbal Extracts, Dit Da Jow & Iron Palm Liniments
Book 13 – Deep Breathing Benefits for the Blood, Oxygen & Qi
Book 14 – Reflexology for Stroke Side Effects:
Book 15 – Iron Body & Iron Palm
Book 17 – Fascial Train Stretches & Chronic Pain Management
Book 18 – BaguaZhang
Book 19 – Tai Chi Fundamentals
Book 20 – Qigong (breath-work)
Book 21 – Wind & Water Make Fire
Book 22 – Back Pain Management
Book 23 – Journey Around the Sun-2nd Edition
Book 24 – Graphic Reference Book
Book 25 – Pulling Back the Curtain
Book 26 – Whole Health Wisdom: Navigating Holistic Wellness
Book 27 – The Wellness Chronicles (volume 1)
Book 28 – The Wellness Chronicles (volume 2)
Book 29 – The Wellness Chronicles (volume 3)
Book 30 – The Wellness Chronicles (complete edition, volumes 1-3)
Book 31 – Warrior, Scholar, Sage
Book 32 – The Wellness Chronicles (volume 4)
Book 33 – The Wellness Chronicles (volume 5)
Book 34 – Blindfolded Discipline
Book 35 – The Path of Integrity
Book 36 – Spiritual Enlightenment Across Traditions
Book 37 – Mudo Principles: Teachings from the Warrior, Scholar, and Sage
Book 38 – Hermeticism: Its Relevance to the Teachings of the Warrior, Scholar and Sage
Book 39 – Post-traumatic Growth
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