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3) Bratislava
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Bratislava es una bella e histórica ciudad que despertó del socialismo y, casi sin tiempo a reaccionar, se vio convertida en capital de un joven país, Eslovaquia. Dinámica y emprendedora, la ciudad vive un momento crucial que hace que se construya y se reconstruya constantemente. Aún así, conserva un centro histórico pleno de encanto, pequeño y recogido, con calles de adoquines y viejas casonas que testimonian un pasado de esplendor. En la...
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A brilliant cross-cultural interpretation of a key text of yoga philosophy
The Yoga Sutrasof Patañjali is the foundational text of yoga philosophy, used by millions of yoga practitioners and students worldwide. Written in a question-and-answer format, The Yoga Sutras of Patañjali deals with the theory and practice of yoga and the psychological question of the liberation of the soul from attachments.
This book is a new rendering into English of...
6) The New Tao
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Taoism is an ancient faith of China. It would begin with ancient philosophers like Chuang Chou, Lao Tzu, and others. It would create an idea called Tao. It can mean anything like the Way, Nature, order, life, God, the right way of things, and much more. Its idea underlies martial arts, Chinese philosophy, and indeed Chinese civilization. It is a fascinating word with rich meanings. Here in this book, we will study Tao through philosophical,...
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Walpola Rahula's What the Buddha Taught is a perennial backlist bestseller and has proven to be an indispensable guide to beginning Buddhism. It is renowned for its authoritative, clear, logical, and comprehensive approach. The Heritage of the Bhikkhu is a vivid account of the Buddhist's monk's role as a servant to people's needs as a follower and teacher of the basic Buddhist principles. In this fascinating and informative volume, the author emphasizes...
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During the last century China has undergone more change than during any other period in its long and turbulent history. Roughly a quarter of the world's population has been directly affected by the radical transformation that culminated in the establishment of the present Communist state-one which claims to have translated into reality the Confucian ideal of securing the equality of all men. In underdeveloped regions throughout the world, wherever...
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In The Philosophy of Change, the distinguished scholar of Chinese philosophy Chung-ying Cheng advances our understanding of the Yijing by analyzing its philosophy in comparison to Western philosophical traditions. Cheng focuses on critically comparing philosophies of science, religion, and metaphysics in Leibniz, Whitehead, Neville, and Cobb alongside classical Chinese views on reality, divinity, knowledge, and morality. The book begins and ends with...
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Buddhist teacher and anthropologist Joan Halifax delves into "the fruitful darkness" the shadow side of being, found in the root truths of Native religions, the fecundity of nature, and the stillness of meditation. In The Fruitful Darkness, a highly personal and insightful odyssey of the heart and mind, she encounters Tibetan Buddhist mediators, Mexican shamans, and Native American elders, among others. In rapt prose, she recounts her explorations...
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The action-packed story of the WWII aviators known as the "362nd Suicide Outfit," including 150 photographs.
During World War II, the Ninth Air Force comprised air-to-ground aviators, charged with destroying the enemy close to the front and below the clouds, often bringing them face to face with their German opponents.
The 362nd Fighter Group, led by two very different leaders-the tough disciplinarian Col. Morton Magoffin and later the beloved motivator...
13) Budapest
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Esta guía de Budapest recopila lo mejor de la capital de Hungría para sacar el máximo provecho a una escapada de varios días. Se detallan los puntos de imprescindible visita, se proponen los mejores recorridos por la ciudad (con la posibilidad de seguir la ruta con Google Maps), se recomiendan restaurantes especialmente seleccionados para esta guía, así como tiendas de interés para el visitante y los principales eventos que tienen lugar en...
14) Asyeh
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In the nineteenth century, two villages in Iran, SHORCHEH and TIKKEN, were deeply entrenched in religious fanaticism and rigid traditions. Within this oppressive environment, a forbidden love affair takes root, further fueling an ongoing rivalry centered around a vital water well.
As the tensions escalate, Sattar, a young poet and the son of a powerful landlord named Assad Khan from Tikken, finds himself helplessly falling in love with Asyeh, the...
15) Ukraine History: A Comprehensive Look at Ukraine's Rich & Complex History of Empires, Nationalism, W
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Ukraine's complex history has long been a mystery to many For centuries, this nation has been shaped by many forces, from empires and wars to nationalism and political strife. Discover Ukraine's past from ancient times to today with this engaging book Delve deep into the many factors that have shaped this nation's past, from its mediaeval origins to its struggles under foreign empires, and discover how it has emerged as an independent force. Drawing...
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An anthology of poems dedicated to the people of Palestine and their long struggle for freedom"Poems for Palestine" was launched as a project aiming to collect together verse written by the people of Palestine, as a website open to all comers, all free to upload their work. The broad spectrum of the resulting talent displays a multitude of different poetic styles, subject matters, and emotions. The role of art, and poetry...
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What is Eastern Europe and why is it so culturally and politically separate from the rest of Europe? In Long Awaited West, Stefano Bottoni considers what binds these countries together in an increasingly globalized world. Focusing on economic and social policies, Bottoni explores how Eastern Europe developed and, more importantly, why it remains so distant from the rest of the continent. He argues that this distance arises in part from psychological...
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Acclaimed literary critic George Steiner on two of the literary canon's greatest and most influential writers "Literary criticism," writes Steiner, "should arise out of a debt of love." Abiding by his own rule, Tolstoy or Dostoevsky is an impassioned work, inspired by Steiner's conviction that the legacies of these two Russian masters loom over Western literature. By explaining how Leo Tolstoy and Fyodor Dostoevsky differ from each other, Steiner...
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The Tantrāloka is a voluminous masterwork of the 10th century philosopher-saint, Abhinavagupta. It is a veritable encyclopedia of non-dual Shaivism, a spiritual treasure-trove containing a glorious synthesis of all the schools that make up Kashmir Shaivism, also known as Trika.
This third volume contains an English translation of the fourth āhnika (chapter) of the Tantrāloka, dealing with śaktopāya, the means (upāya) pertaining to knowledge...
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