The Best Guide to Eastern Philosophy & Religion provides a thorough discussion of the most widely practiced belief systems of the East. Author Diane Morgan understands how to direct the materialistic, linear way of Western thinking toward a comprehension of the cyclical, metaphysical essence of Eastern philosophy. With an emphasis on the tenets and customs that Western seekers find most compelling, this text is accessible to the novice yet sophisticated...

The new, sixth and thoroughly updated edition of Bradt's Latvia remains the only standalone guide to this fascinating and ever-changing Baltic nation. This is a small but enchantingly varied country that will appeal to culture vultures, history buffs, outdoors enthusiasts and foodies alike. Latvia is best known internationally through its capital city Riga, whose centre is a UNESCO World Heritage site combining a medieval core providing testimony...

Lonely Planet's Croatia is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Walk the city walls in Dubrovnik, discover marvellous Mljet, and hit the beach in Bol; all with your trusted travel companion. Inside Lonely Planet's Croatia Travel Guide: Lonely Planet's Top Picks - a visually inspiring collection of the destination's best experiences...

Winner of the PEN USA Literary Award for Translation Mahmoud Darwish was that rare literary phenomenon: a poet both acclaimed by critics as one of the most important poets in the Arab world and beloved by his readers. His language-lyrical and tender-helped to transform modern Arabic poetry into a living metaphor for the universal experiences of exile, loss, and identity. The poems in this collection, constructed from the cadence and imagery of the...

UNDERSTANDING To demonstrate the effect of understanding Colin uses the following example: When the European mariners understood that the world was not flat, their behavior changed simply as a result of their understanding. Despite their fear they sailed beyond the horizon and not one of them fell over the edge.Understanding, real understanding, brings the gift of living in the moment. As anyone can attest from personal experience, the mental states...

C'et une affaire entendue, on n'a même plus le droit d'en discuter: Munich fut une honteuse capitularion de deux démocraties devant deux dictatures qui étaient, selon l'expression de René Rémond, "de mèche"."Munich est passé dans le langage courant pour désigner certains évènements. Typiquement, ils obéissent au schéma suivant: une puissance ou une coalition de puissances, appartenant à ce qui est considéré comme le camp du Bien pose...

Posts from the month of December, 2012. Estimated 159 pages."The Lord has the sign of the foot of bhrigupada as the mark of tolerance. The Lord, therefore, is never affected by any kind of wrath, so how can there be any place for lust, which is less strong than wrath? When lust or desire is not fulfilled, there is the appearance of wrath, but in the absence of wrath how can there be any place for lust? The Lord is known as apta-kama, or one who can...

Embracing Valentine's Day with Words of Romance and Charm. "Verses of the Heart: A Poetic Journey Through Love's Whimsy, Book 1," the inaugural volume in the "Heartstrings: Tales of Valentine's Verse" series, presents a uniquely crafted and intricately written collection of poetry. Each of the 150 words related to Valentine's Day is not only transformed into a six-line poem but is also accompanied by a Valentine's Day-themed simple black-and-white...

Wrestling with life's greatest demands? Find answers within yourself with a little Stoic guidance. Marcus Aurelius penned many of his incredible thoughts working off of Ancient Stoic teachings. It's unreal how you can still grasp his concepts and apply them to your daily problems!Modern problems require modern Stoicism. Often, men find themselves as the first line of defense when it comes to family and professional problems. These circumstances are...

Posts from the month of November, 2012. Estimated 152 pages."I am the original fragrance of the earth, and I am the heat in fire. I am the life of all that lives, and I am the penances of all ascetics." (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 7.9)