At last, a version of the I Ching that's not for dummies or scholars, but for the rest of us. Like most modern versions of the I Ching, Michael Hurn's book is used to consult the ancient wisdom of the I Ching. But its use of simple English and a unique new layout make for a version that is more usable in everyday life. Everyone needs guidance, but in today's busy world, the usual sources (family, friends, church, etc.) may not always be on hand to help. This is where the I Ching (the book of change) can be a useful source of comfort and advice that is always available. The I Ching is an ancient oracle that's been in use in China for over 5,000 years in one format or another. People are still asking it questions today because the answers continue to make sense. Consulting it is like asking a friend or mentor for their thoughts. Anyone can consult it for advice. Since the mid 1970s, the author has been studying, using, and introducing it to others. He has found that people new to I Ching find it easy to learn and use, but find it a bit clumsy using the traditional look-up tables to access wisdom contained within the oracle. He has been able to merge his high-tech background with his love for the I Ching, and discovered that by re-sequencing the hexagrams, you can use pattern recognition to look up hexagrams.