Dating back thousands of years, Tong Sing ("know everything book") is a Chinese almanac containing information on everything from astrology to herbal remedies, Taoist philosophy to the interpretation of dreams. Adapting the contents for a modern audience, Charles Windridge has compiled a version that offers a basic understanding of the ancient Chinese way of life, while answering diverse questions on Confucianism, preparing your own dim sum, you and knowing the best time to conceive a child.