The Dalai Lama is both the living conscience of t... more

The Dalai Lama is both the living conscience of the Tibetan people and an internationally respected human rights symbol. His high-profile appearances and books have fueled the surging popularity of Buddhism in the United States and throughout the West. This new, up-to-date biography provides insight into the curious and winning personality of the Dalai Lama as a boy and his wisdom as a man. The Buddhist spiritual worlds and the Dalai Lamas rarified role are engagingly and evenly presented.The Dalai Lamas story is revealed from his early family life to his experiences in the world, his education as the 14th incarnation of the Lama, his exile in India, and his current struggles to help Tibet regain its independence from China. Especially helpful is the clear historical overview of the Tibetan crisis after the Chinese invasion. A timeline and glossary also supplement the text. Though the book is written especially for high school students doing reports, it will also be of immense interest to general readers.... less

COLLECTORS EDITION includes Documentary Film30th ... more

COLLECTORS EDITION includes Documentary Film30th January, 1948 End of An EmpireRare video footage as never seen beforeMohandas K. Gandhi, known as Mahatma (great soul) Gandhi, is a revered figure worldwide for his nonviolent action to free India from British rule. His iconic status endures in the United States, through his influence on Martin Luther King, Jr., and in popular culture, including quotations, a blockbuster film, and interest in Hindu spirituality and practices. Readers will discover how Gandhi came to be a member of the exalted pantheon of men for the ages. They will follow him from his familys home in the provinces to an early arranged marriage, solo sojourn in England to prepare for a law career, and growth from a timid new barrister in South Africa to Indias foremost negotiator with the British power structure. He is shown evolving from a loyal British subject to become the champion of Home Rule for India often inciting illegal actions to get himself and his supporters arrested to further the cause, and risking his life with his famous hunger strikes.... less

Life is rarely an either / or equation. In princi... more

Life is rarely an either / or equation. In principle and in practice, life is full of contradiction paradox.Honor Yourself skillfully guides us through one of the key paradoxes and stressors of our time: how to balance what others need with what we need, how to give and to receive. Should I sacrifice for others or give to myself? Be generous or draw boundaries? Stay in a relationship or say goodbye? Tensions like these are not only a natural part of life they are life.While modern society is ill-equipped to bring us back into balance, the sages of East and West are experts, and Honor Yourself explores their practical, and surprising, advice. When you honor yourself, you are respecting, appreciating, and giving birth to your best self so that you can give creatively and abundantly in ways that honor others.We are called to master the delicate dance of giving and receiving in virtually every area of our lives. This beautiful work offers empowering and heartfelt ways to do it. It will free you to celebrate your own gifts and greatness as you explore the dynamics behind settling boundaries, giving with the heart rather than the head, using your feelings to stay true to yourself, and finding your own voice.... less

This book not only provides an in-depth analysis ... more

This book not only provides an in-depth analysis of recent case law and academic literature, but also sheds light on the background to the standard formulations so widely used in the provision on the substantive scope of today's tax treaties. The source documents used have rarely found their way into publications before: historical OEEC and OECD Reports and Minutes, originally largely classified as "restricted" and thus inaccessible to the public for decades, provide an insight into the drafting process of Art. 2 and the discussions of Delegates from various nations on practical implications for treaty application. The book offers a unique perspective on this core treaty provision and aims to provide guidance for determining the "taxes covered" in any tax treaty.... less

The Handy Dinosaur GK Book examines the mystery o... more

The Handy Dinosaur GK Book examines the mystery of the greatest mass extinction the planet has known, and reveals what scientists have been able to piece together about the life and death of the terrible lizards.Dig into The Handy Dinosaur GK Book and youll unearth the answers to 1,000 commonly asked (and just plain interesting) dinosaur questions. Readers of all ages will love the succinct, easy-to-understand question-and-answer format, arranged subject-wise.From the earths beginnings through the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods to todays discovery-laden sites, The Handy Dinosaur GK Book provides hundreds of easily digested dinosaur facts. Complete with tables, charts, photos and illustrations, its the perfect reference to help decipher 65-million-year-old mysteries. Youll go back to it time and again for fundamental information on the greatest creatures that ever lived.... less

The world is one big ocean, occasionally interrup... more

The world is one big ocean, occasionally interrupted by land. More than 70% of the Earth is covered by oceans harboring countless forms of fascinating life and endless secrets. The Handy Life In The Oceans GK Book reveals more than 1,000 of these enigmas in an easy-to-understand question-and-answer format. More then 150 photographs help you heed the call of the surf.With this book, youll find out what clues the ocean has revealed about the origins and evolution of life on our planet and major climate changes.The Handy Life In The Oceans GK Book opens up a treasure chest of information on topics such as waterspouts, whirlpools, ocean shelves, tides and quakes, and the effects of pollution and global warming. Whether youre a salty sailor or a landlubber, The Handy Life In The Oceans GK Book is the perfect seaside companion.... less

This book simply and elegantly demonstrates how t... more

This book simply and elegantly demonstrates how to measure performance improvement. It deserves a place on the shelf of practitioner and client alike.At last, a book about improving human performance that demonstrates what we say we do: influence measurable improvement. In the foreword, Dr. Carl Binder describes Case Studies In Performance Improvement: Getting Results as an attempt to recapture the cultural value of objective measurement and data-based decision making from our roots.... The data presented in this book is real, succinct, and thoroughly interesting.Using a simple case presentation style, Case Studies In Performance Improvement: Getting Results describes 22 specific applications of performance improvement. Each case includes the problem or opportunity prompting the need for action; a description of the intervention; and most importantly, documentation of the interventions impact in simple graphical form. This graphical display of performance data illustrates an important point: performance improvement is about measurable performance results, and documenting performance results can and should be very simple.... less