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Author
Publisher
Shambhala
Pub. Date
2003.
Language
English
Description
"Life exists only at this very moment, and in this moment it is infinite and eternal. For the present moment is infinitely small; before we can measure it, it has gone, and yet it exists forever. ... You may believe yourself out of harmony with life and its eternal Now; but you cannot be, for you are life and exist Now." In this collection of writings, including nine new chapters never before available in book form, Watts displays the intelligence,...
Author
Publisher
Shambhala
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Theravada translates as "the way of the Elders," indicating that this Buddhist tradition considers itself to be the most authoritative and pure. Tracing all the way back to the time of the Buddha, Theravada Buddhism is distinguished by canonical literature preserved in the Pali language, beliefs, and practices-resources for which are often specialized and academic in tone. By contrast, this book will serve as a foundational and accessible resource...
3) A dupatta is
Author
Publisher
Feiwel and Friends
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Publisher Annotation: A dupatta is so much more than a beautiful piece of fabric. A dupatta is sound―swooshing and swashing like a superhero cape. A dupatta is scent―cinnamon and cardamom, crushed coriander and peppermint oil. A dupatta is fun―playing peekaboo and building cushion forts with dupatta canopies. Dupattas―shawls traditionally worn by women in various cultures of South Asia―are beautiful and colorful of course, but they're also...
Author
Publisher
RP Kids
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"A Kid's Guide to the Chinese Zodiac is a charming, fun-filled introduction to eastern astrology, perfect for discovering what your sign-Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, or Pig-says about you. Are you loyal like the Dog? Or stubborn like the Ox? What does the time you were born say about who you are? Can knowing more about your Zodiac empower you in your day to day? A Kid's Guide to the Chinese Zodiac offers...
Author
Publisher
Bushel & Peck Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
A 2020 New York Public Library Top Spanish Language Book for Children! Now in English. "A food writer revels in the wonders of local markets worldwide....A foodie's delight."-Kirkus Reviews Close your eyes and imagine the intoxicating smell of spices, fish, and exotic flowers. Welcome to the market! You might shop at a grocery store, but that's not where most of the world gets its food. Markets is a gorgeously illustrated exploration of what has...
Author
Language
English
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Description
"'My job is to go to places where people die. I pack my bags, talk to the survivors, write my stories, then go home to wait for the next catastrophe. I don't wait very long.' Journalist Patricia Evangelista came of age in the aftermath of a street revolution that forged a new future for the Philippines. Three decades later, in the face of mounting inequality, the nation discovered the fragility of its democratic institutions under the regime of strongman...
Author
Publisher
Welbeck Children's
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
A young film fan's comprehensive guide to one of the most exciting and influential film studios in cinema history from podcasters Michael and Jake, who make a podcast called Ghibliotheque. Which is all about the films of the legendary Japanese animation company, Studio Ghibli. Together they have compiled this which is their handy, illustrated guide to the world of Studio Ghibli, a world that is like no other. Over the following pages you'll meet strong...
Author
Publisher
Godwin Books, Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Publisher Annotation: Millie loves to help LaoLao cook, especially her favorite dish. Dumplings! They gather fresh ingredients from Chinatown. Chives from Auntie Lim, shrimp from Uncle Lee, and juicy, fragrant lychees that make their days together so sweet.
Author
Publisher
North Atlantic Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Soundararajan ties discrimination toward the Dalit in South Asia and America to the experiences of Black, Indigenous, Latinx, femme, and Queer communities, examining caste from a feminist, abolitionist, and Dalit Buddhist perspective. This book includes embodiment exercises, reflections, and meditations to help readers explore their own relationship to caste and marginalization"--
Author
Publisher
Bushel & Peck Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
A brilliant, colorful way to learn your first words in Japanese! Introduce your child (or yourself!) to the incredible language of Japanese! Featuring over 800 first words with bright, bold illustrations, My First Book of Japanese provides each word in English, Japanese (hiragana/katakana), and a romanization that makes pronunciation a breeze. Readers will also find cultural tips, sample sentences, and simple hints on usage and word choice. An index...
14) Bhangra Baby
Author
Publisher
Beach Lane Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Bhangra Baby learns to step, hop, twist, and jump as he moves to the rhythm of the dhol.
Author
Publisher
Bushel & Peck Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
It might be America's favorite pastime, but baseball isn't just an American sport! From Cuba to Japan, Australia to Italy, a diverse melting pot of countries and cultures have embraced the ole ballgame. In Baseball Around the World, you'll take a multicultural world tour to meet the nations and players who have pushed baseball to international popularity-with a twist, of course. Find out what they eat at Japanese baseball stadiums, how a gold rush...
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
In a sparkling debut authored by a sixteen-year-old daughter of immigrants, this ode to the power of multilingualism gives voice to the lasting benefits of speaking with more than one tongue. Sumi’s mother can speak two languages, Malayalam and English. And she can switch between them at the speed of sound: one language when talking to Sumi’s grandmother, another when she addresses the cashier. Sometimes with Sumi she speaks a combination of both....
19) Kozo the sparrow
Author
Publisher
Clarion Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"A young boy recounts his friendship with a little sparrow"--
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