Heart Essence of the Vast Expanse: Foundational Practices and the Transmission of the Longchen Nyingthig (Klein Anne Carolyn)(Paperback)

Heart Essence of the Vast Expanse: Foundational Practices and the Transmission of the Longchen Nyingthig (Klein Anne Carolyn)(Paperback)

A beautiful, evocative, and eminently useful array of texts sharing the foundational practices from Jigme Lingpa's Heart Essence transmission. These foundational practices have for over three centuries been one of the most widely practiced and beloved gateways to Dzogchen in Tibet. Like most

Star Wars: Battlefront: Twilight Company (Freed Alexander)(Paperback / softback)

Among the stars and across the vast expanses of space, the Galactic Civil War rages. On the battlefields of multiple worlds in the Mid Rim, legions of ruthless stormtroopers - bent on crushing resistance to the Empire wherever it arises - are waging close and brutal combat against an armada of

Guru Yoga: According to the Preliminary Practice of Longchen Nyingtik (Khyentse Dilgo)(Paperback)

Why is the practice guru yoga (union with the nature of the guru) so important? Because with the help of the outer teacher, the inner teacher (the true nature of our own mind) is discovered. This particular guru yoga is called 'The Wish-fulfilling Jewel,' and it is the outer practice of the guru

The Practice of Dzogchen: Longchen Rabjam's Writings on the Great Perfection (Longchenpa)(Pevná vazba)

The Life of Longchenpa: The Omniscient Dharma King of the Vast Expanse (Stewart Jampa MacKenzie)(Paperback)

The first complete English-language life story of Longchenpa (1308-1364), one of the greatest masters in the history of Tibetan Buddhism. Compiled from numerous Tibetan and Bhutanese sources, including Longchenpa's autobiography and stories of his previous lives and subsequent rebirths, The Life of

The Inner Smile: Increasing Chi Through the Cultivation of Joy (Chia Mantak)(Paperback)

A guide to the foundational practice of 'smiling to the organs' to promote deep relaxation and internal health - Presents exercises that dissolve the physical and mental tensions that can cause energy blockages and unhealthy chi flow - Shows how to recognize illness at its inception on the organ

Reptiles and Amphibians of the Pacific Islands: A Comprehensive Guide (Zug George R.)(Paperback)

The Pacific is not only the world's largest body of water; its vast expanse also includes an extraordinary number and diversity of oceanic islands, from Palau and the Marianas east of the Philippines to Cocos Island and the Gal pagos west of the Americas. The isolation of these islands and the

Fire: A Brief History (Pyne Stephen J.)(Paperback)

Over vast expanses of time, fire and humanity have interacted to expand the domain of each, transforming the earth and what it means to be human. In this concise yet wide-ranging book, Stephen J. Pyne--named by Science magazine as 'the world's leading authority on the history of fire'--explores the

A Torch Lighting the Way to Freedom: Complete Instructions on the Preliminary Practices (Bdud-'Joms)(Paperback)

Teachings on the foundational practices of Tibetan Buddhism by a renowned and beloved master--now in paperback. In this book, Dudjom Rinpoche explains a key text attributed to Padmasambhava, the great Indian meditation master credited with bringing the Buddha's teachings to Tibet. The instructions

Transmission of the Flame (Klein Jean)(Paperback)

Dialogues between Jean Klein and his students and friends, during seminars in the United States and Europe, form the text of this illuminating book. In many different settings and circumstances, Jean Klein casts and re-casts the teaching of Advaita, addressing each individual in his or her own

The Essence of the Heart Sutra: The Dalai Lama's Heart of Wisdom Teachings (Dalai Lama)(Paperback)

For more than two thousand years, the Heart Sutra has been part of the daily life of millions of Buddhists. This concise text, so rich and laden with meaning, concentrates the very heart of Buddhism into a powerful and evocative teaching on the interdependence of all reality. In Essence of the

How to Make Maps: An Introduction to Theory and Practice of Cartography (Anthamatten Peter)(Paperback)

The goal of How to Make Maps is to equip readers with the foundational knowledge of concepts they need to conceive, design, and produce maps in a legible, clear, and coherent manner, drawing from both classical and modern theory in cartography. This book is appropriate for graduate and

Rise and Fall - A History of the World in Ten Empires (Strathern Paul)(Paperback / softback)

Rise and Fall opens with the Akkadian Empire, which ruled over a vast expanse of the region of ancient Mesopotamia, then turns to the immense Roman Empire, where we trace back our western and eastern roots. Next Strathern describes how a great deal of western classical culture was developed in the

David Livingstone: African Trailblazer (Janet Benge)(Paperback)

With the heart of an explorer and the passion of an evangelist, David Livingstone mapped vast, unexplored areas of Africa, sharing the gospel with whomever he encountered. His stamina, perseverance, and dogged determination created the legacy of a trailblazing explorer with an undying hunger to

Happiness - Anton Pavlovič Čechov - e-kniha

eBook:,In the vast expanse of the steppe, two shepherds, the old man and the young Sanka, guard their flock of sheep. The night is still, the stars shimmer above, and tales of hidden treasures are exchanged. The old shepherd tells of Yefim Zhmenya, a wicked man who used dark powers to cause illness

Shrines and Miraculous Images: Religious Life in Mexico Before the Reforma (Taylor William B.)(Paperback)

The vast literature on Our Lady of Guadalupe dominates the study of shrines and religious practices in Mexico. But there is much more to the story of shrines and images in Mexico's religious history than Guadalupe and Marian devotion. In this book a distinguished historian brings together his new

The History of the Panzerjger: Volume 2: From Stalingrad to Berlin 1943-45 (Anderson Thomas)(Pevná vazba)

From the War in the Desert through the vast expanses of the Eastern Front to the bitter defense of the Reich itself, this second volume continues the history of Germany's innovative anti-tank force: the Panzerj ger. The German Panzerj ger, or Panzerj gertruppe, was one of the most innovative

Defiance - The Life and Choices of Lady Anne Barnard (Taylor Stephen)(Paperback / softback)

Poet and musician, artist and hostess, Lady Anne Barnard lived at the heart of Georgian society. Written with full access to her previously unseen private papers and unpublished memoirs, Defiance shows Lady Anne to be one of the unheralded chroniclers and pioneering women of her

As Time Goes by (Bennett Anne)(Paperback)

Be swept away by the latest heart-breaking tale of courage and resilience from the author of The Forget-Me-Not Child, and The Child on the Doorstep.Angela McClusky arrived in the Birmingham, from Ireland, to escape soul-breaking poverty. But life in 1920's Black Country has been tougher than she

The Internal Structure of Cloud Hands: A Gateway to Advanced t'Ai Chi Practice (Tangora Robert)(Paperback)

An in-depth exploration of T'ai Chi through the practice of Cloud Hands, a foundational exercise common to all schools of this popular martial art Part theoretical treatise, part training manual, this book facilitates a deeper understanding of 'internal' movement and training for students of T'ai

Putting Storytelling at the Heart of Early Childhood Practice: A Reflective Guide for Early Years Practitioners (Bruce Tina)(Paperback)

Putting Storytelling at the Heart of Early Childhood Practice is a brilliantly engaging and practical book that highlights the essential nature of storytelling in all walks of life, and how to best cultivate this in the early years classroom. The authors use a compelling Froebelian approach to

Medical Herbalism: The Science and Practice of Herbal Medicine (Hoffmann David)(Pevná vazba)

A foundational textbook on the scientific principles of therapeutic herbalism and their application in medicine - A complete handbook for the medical practitioner - Includes the most up-to-date information on preparations, dosage, and contraindications - By the author of The Complete Illustrated

Meridians and Acupoints (Zhu Bing)(Paperback)

An in-depth understanding of the meridians and acupoints lies at the heart of effective practice in traditional Chinese medicine. This book outlines everything that practitioners and students need to know. The book explains how meridians relate to the major organs, where they are located in the

Sevick's Transmission Line Transformers: Theory and Practice (Mack Raymond A.)(Pevná vazba)

The long awaited revision of the classic book Transmission Line Transformers, by Jerry Sevick, is now in its fifth edition and has been updated and reorganised by Raymond Mack to provide communication engineers with a clear technical presentation of both the theory and practical applications of the