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Wisdom of the Buddha: The Unabridged Dhammapada (Dover Thrift Editions Ser.)
Par F. Max Müller. 2000
These ancient verses offer a compelling introduction to Buddhist thought, revealing the Four Truths -- concerning the nature of the…
world and our lot in it -- and the Eightfold Path to enlightenment, the means by which to overcome the essential suffering revealed by the Four Truths as the essence of life.Dinosaurs: Step Into A Spectacular Prehistoric World
Par Steve Brusatte. 2008
From the king of the dinosaurs the Tyrannosaurus Rex to the formidable Brachiosaurus, dinosaurs are a perennial favorite of children…
of all ages.The 14 stunning images in this bookazine reveal the dinosaurs as you have never seen them before. Every poster is accompanied by the facts and figures surrounding the individual dinosaurs, including information about their habitat, food and predators. Featuring a dinosaur family tree and scale pictures to help compare the size and dominance of these incredible beasts, this entertaining and educational collection will captivate and amaze.The Wisdom of the Zen Masters
Par Christmas Humphreys, Irmgard Schloegl. 1976
Unlike most other formal religions, the Japanese school of Zen Buddhism has no canonized corpus of sacred literature which will…
reveal the "truth" to diligent readers. There are, however, numerous collections of anecdotes and aphorisms that may serve to convey the sensibility which underscores the practice of Zen. Drawing on these traditional sources, Dr. Irmgard Schloegl of the Buddhist Society in London has gathered into one short volume a sampling of stories and sayings that are a valuable introduction to the study of Zen. "If in every mind burns a flame of the Buddha's Enlightenment," Christmas Humphreys writes in his foreword to The Wisdom of the Zen Masters, "there is nothing to seek and nothing to acquire. We are enlightened, and all the words in the world will not give us what we already have. The man of Zen, therefore, is concerned with one thing only, to become aware of what he already is..." The task of the Japanese Zen master has been to guide his pupils in their awakening. The means used vary--from severe physical discipline to the proposition of enigmatic riddles, or koans--but always to the same end, Enlightenment: experiencing the Great Death of the worldly "I.""T. rex" and the Crater of Doom
Par Carl Zimmer, Walter Alvarez. 1997
Sixty-five million years ago, a comet or asteroid larger than Mt. Everest slammed into the Earth, causing an explosion equivalent…
to the detonation of a hundred million hydrogen bombs. Vaporized impactor and debris from the impact site were blasted out through the atmosphere, falling back to Earth all around the globe. Terrible environmental disasters ensued, including a giant tsunami, continent-scale wildfires, darkness, and cold, followed by sweltering greenhouse heat. When conditions returned to normal, half the genera of plants and animals on Earth had perished.This horrific story is now widely accepted as the solution to a great scientific murder mystery what caused the extinction of the dinosaurs? In T. rex and the Crater of Doom, the story of the scientific detective work that went into solving the mystery is told by geologist Walter Alvarez, one of the four Berkeley scientists who discovered the first evidence for the giant impact. It is a saga of high adventure in remote parts of the world, of patient data collection, of lonely intellectual struggle, of long periods of frustration ended by sudden breakthroughs, of intense public debate, of friendships made or lost, of the exhilaration of discovery, and of delight as a fascinating story unfolded.Controversial and widely attacked during the 1980s, the impact theory received confirmation from the discovery of the giant impact crater it predicted, buried deep beneath younger strata at the north coast of the Yucatán Peninsula. The Chicxulub Crater was found by Mexican geologists in 1950 but remained almost unknown to scientists elsewhere until 1991, when it was recognized as the largest impact crater on this planet, dating precisely from the time of the great extinction sixty-five million years ago. Geology and paleontology, sciences that long held that all changes in Earth history have been calm and gradual, have now been forced to recognize the critical role played by rare but devastating catastrophes like the impact that killed the dinosaurs.The Heart of the World: A Journey to Tibet's Lost Paradise
Par Dalai Lama, Ian Baker. 2004
The myth of Shangri-la originates in Tibetan Buddhist beliefs in beyul, or hidden lands, sacred sanctuaries that reveal themselves to…
devout pilgrims and in times of crisis. The more remote and inaccessible the beyul, the vaster its reputed qualities. Ancient Tibetan prophecies declare that the greatest of all hidden lands lies at the heart of the forbidding Tsangpo Gorge, deep in the Himalayas and veiled by a colossal waterfall. Nineteenth-century accounts of this fabled waterfall inspired a series of ill-fated European expeditions that ended prematurely in 1925 when the intrepid British plant collector Frank Kingdon-Ward penetrated all but a five-mile section of the Tsangpo's innermost gorge and declared that the falls were no more than a "religious myth" and a "romance of geography." The heart of the Tsangpo Gorge remained a blank spot on the map of world exploration until world-class climber and Buddhist scholar Ian Baker delved into the legends. Whatever cryptic Tibetan scrolls or past explorers had said about the Tsangpo's innermost gorge, Baker determined, could be verified only by exploring the uncharted five-mile gap. After several years of encountering sheer cliffs, maelstroms of impassable white water, and dense leech-infested jungles, on the last of a series of extraordinary expeditions, Baker and his National Geographic-sponsored team reached the depths of the Tsangpo Gorge. They made news worldwide by finding there a 108-foot-high waterfall, the legendary grail of Western explorers and Tibetan seekers alike. The Heart of the World is one of the most captivating stories of exploration and discovery in recent memory--an extraordinary journey to one of the wildest and most inaccessible places on earth and a pilgrimage to the heart of the Tibetan Buddhist faith.Siddhartha: Siddhartha
Par Hermann Hesse, Sherab Chodzin Kohn. 1877
This classic of twentieth-century literature chronicles the spiritual evolution of a man living in India at the time of the…
Buddha--a spiritual journey that has inspired generations of readers. Here is a fresh translation from Sherab Chödzin Kohn, a gifted translator and longtime student of Buddhism and Eastern philosophy. Kohn's flowing, poetic translation conveys the philosophical and spiritual nuances of Hesse's text, paying special attention to the qualities of meditation experience. This edition also includes an introduction exploring Hesse's own spiritual journey as evidenced in his journals and personal letters.The Everything Kids' Dinosaurs Book: Stomp, Crash, And Thrash Through Hours of Puzzles, Games, And Activities! (Everything® Kids)
Par Kathi Wagner, Sheryl Racine. 2005
Stomp, crash, and thrash through hours of puzzles, games, and activities!The Everything Kids' Dinosaur Book combines exciting and educational facts…
about dinosaurs with super-cool puzzles and awesome activities that will keep kids roaring, stomping and leaping for more. Inside they'll find out about the different types of dinosaurs, where they came from, how they lived and a ton (or two) more!With The Everything Kids' Dinosaur Book, kids can:Learn about what paleontologists studyManeuver through swampy amphibian mazesCreate big dino fun with crafty art and cooking projectsHunt for hidden dinosaurs in the most unlikely placesDiscover modern-day fun facts about fossilsPart educational tool, part activity book, The Everything Kids Dinosaur Book is guaranteed to keep kids entertained--and learning--for hours at a time.What Was the Ice Age? (What Was?)
Par Nico Medina, David Groff, Who Hq. 2017
A mesmerizing overview of the world as it was when glaciers covered the earth and long-extinct creatures like the woolly…
mammoths and saber-toothed cats battled to survive.Go back 20,000 years ago to a time of much colder global temperatures when glaciers and extensive sheets of ice covered much of our planet. As these sheets traveled, they caused enormous changes in the Earth's landscape and climate, leading to the evolution of creatures such as giant armadillos, saber-toothed cats, and woolly mammoths as well as club-wielding Neanderthals and later the cleverer modern humans. Nico Medina re-creates this harsh ancient world in a vivid and easy-to-read narrative.Dinosaurs Field Guide: A Field Guide (Princeton Field Guides)
Par Dover, Printworks Kmg. 2013
Discover what dinosaurs looked like and what they ate, what their names mean, where they lived, and much more. This…
field guide is jam-packed with insights into the lives of creatures from the Mesozoic era, featuring up-to-date information based on recent discoveries. You'll also find loads of dinosaur-related activities, including:• Coloring pages• Word searches• Spot-the-differences• Drawing exercises• Mazes & more! This is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book.Bigger and Better, Updated and Expanded We live in a golden age of paleontological discovery—on average, we find one new…
dinosaur species per week. The most fascinating among them take their place in this updated edition of Dinosaurs—The Grand Tour; from Aardonyx, a lumbering beast that formed a link between two- and four-legged dinosaurs, to Zuniceratops, who boasted a deadly pair of horns. Here, you&’ll find everything worth knowing about every dinosaur worth knowing—more than 300 in all, including: Amphibious Halszkaraptor looks like no other dinosaur we&’ve found—with a head and body the size of a duck&’s, sharp claws . . . and a swanlike neck.Longer than a blue whale and three times taller than a giraffe, Patagotitan is a newly discovered contender for &“biggest dinosaur ever.&”The speedy little feathered predator Stenonychosaurus was an anatomical marvel, with retractable claws, asymmetrical ears for advanced hearing, incredible night vision, and a huge brain.Oviraptor—whose name means &“egg thief &“—doesn&’t deserve its bad rap. This specimen from 1923 is now proven to have been sitting by its own eggs—not stealing another&’s.Sinornithosaurus prove that dinosaurs shed their skin the same way that humans do, rather than sloughing it off all at once like a snake. At-a-glance sidebars put each dinosaur&’s diet, size, and location at your fingertips. Stories of harrowing expeditions conjure the thrills of history&’s most famous dinosaur hunters. Highlights from recent research reveal what&’s new in paleontology today, including scientists&’ evolving idea of what dinosaurs actually looked like. (Hint: They were more colorful—and feathery!—than we ever thought before.) And illustrations on virtually every page bring these prehistoric creatures to life in all their glory.Laboring for Freedom: New Look at the History of Labor in America
Par Daniel Jacoby. 1998
This text examines the concept of freedom in the context of American labour history. Nine essays develop themes in this…
history which show that liberty of contract and inalienable rights form two contradictory traditions concerning freedom.Brick by Brick Dinosaurs: More Than 15 Awesome LEGO Brick Projects
Par Warren Elsmore. 2017
From a master LEGO builder comes seventeen easy-to-build dinosaur projects using nothing but LEGO bricks!What's better than dinosaurs or building…
with LEGO bricks? Building amazing dinosaur projects out of your LEGO bricks, of course! Brick by Brick Dinosaurs provides more than fifteen amazing projects to build with your LEGO bricks. Follow the easy step-by-step instructions to create favorites like the triceratops, stegosaurus, and brachiosaurus, as well as the super cool sarcosuchus, archaeopteryx, pteranodon, and more. Scattered throughout are fun and fascinating facts about dinosaurs and prehistoric times. This is a must-have book for anyone who loves dinosaurs or LEGO.Brick by Brick Dinosaurs: More Than 15 Awesome LEGO Brick Projects
Par Warren Elsmore. 2017
From a master LEGO builder comes seventeen easy-to-build dinosaur projects using nothing but LEGO bricks!What's better than dinosaurs or building…
with LEGO bricks? Building amazing dinosaur projects out of your LEGO bricks, of course! Brick by Brick Dinosaurs provides more than fifteen amazing projects to build with your LEGO bricks. Follow the easy step-by-step instructions to create favorites like the triceratops, stegosaurus, and brachiosaurus, as well as the super cool sarcosuchus, archaeopteryx, pteranodon, and more. Scattered throughout are fun and fascinating facts about dinosaurs and prehistoric times. This is a must-have book for anyone who loves dinosaurs or LEGO.Rhinos in Nebraska: The Amazing Discovery of the Ashfall Fossil Beds
Par Alison Pearce Stevens. 2021
Twelve million years ago, rhinos, elephants, and camels roamed North America. They would gather at nearby watering holes—eating, drinking, and…
trying not to become someone else’s lunch. But one day, in what we now know as Nebraska, everything changed. The explosion of a supervolcano a thousand miles away sent a blanket of ash that buried these animals for millennia.Until 1953, when a seventeen-year-old farm worker made an unbelievable discovery.Rhinos in Nebraska tells the story of the Ashfall Fossil Beds, where more than two hundred perfectly preserved fossils have been found. Step into the past with author Alison Pearce Stevens and uncover the mysteries of Ashfall.Searching for Velociraptor
Par Lowell Dingus, Mark A. Norell. 1996
What Was the Age of the Dinosaurs?
Par Megan Stine, Gregory Copeland. 2017
Travel back to the time when the mighty dinosaurs ruled the earth.The Age of Dinosaurs began about 250 million years…
ago. In the beginning they were quite small but over time they evolved into the varied and fascinating creatures that captivate our imaginations today. What we know about dinosaurs is evolving, too! We've learned that some dinosaurs were good parents, that dinosaurs could grow new teeth when old ones fell out, and that most dinosaurs walked on two legs. We've even discovered that birds are modern relatives of dinosaurs!From the Trade Paperback edition.Buddhism Without Beliefs: A Contemporary Guide to Awakening
Par Stephen Batchelor. 1997
A national bestseller and acclaimed guide to Buddhism for beginners and practitioners alike In this simple but important volume, Stephen…
Batchelor reminds us that the Buddha was not a mystic who claimed privileged, esoteric knowledge of the universe, but a man who challenged us to understand the nature of anguish, let go of its origins, and bring into being a way of life that is available to us all. The concepts and practices of Buddhism, says Batchelor, are not something to believe in but something to do--and as he explains clearly and compellingly, it is a practice that we can engage in, regardless of our background or beliefs, as we live every day on the path to spiritual enlightenment.#Prehistoric: Follow The Dinosaurs
Par John Bailey Owen. 2015
Can a T. rex take a selfie? Will woolly mammoth's throwback Thursday photo get the most likes? What if prehistoric…
creatures were online?Kids are engaging in social networks in increasing numbers and this digital world has given birth to a new language--the hashtag language. #PREHISTORIC offers a unique opportunity to connect with kids in their language while introducing them to the incredible dinosaurs and animals of the prehistoric world. Each creature has its own humorous username and caption as well as a user info page that offers basic facts, stats, and photos. A comment section provides humorously imagined dinosaur banter. The hashtags also serve to present information in a contemporary voice. #PREHISTORIC is a melding of old and new and fun and informative, making nonfiction incredibly accessible for young readers.Bone Collection: Animals (Bone)
Par Rob Scott Colson, Rob Colson. 2013
See what lies beneath an animal's skin!BONE COLLECTION: ANIMALS will feature a wide selection of animal skeletons and informative facts…
so kids can learn about the anatomy of their favorite animals. Featuring full-color photos and illustrations throughout, it will be just creepy enough to appeal to kids without being scary. From tiny animals like bats to large animals like lions, kids will discover what lies beneath their favorite animal's skin.Dinosaurs To Dodos: An Encyclopedia Of Extinct Animals
Par Don Lessem, Jan Sovak. 1999
From the first microscopic sea creatures to the Tasmanian wolf, this book traces all of extinct life. Each chapter covers…
the animals themselves, the processes that brought them to extinction, and the modern scientific discoveries that reveal their lost worlds.