In 2003, the world celebrates the 50th anniversary of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa's historic ascent of Mount Everest, an event which became a defining moment in twentieth-century adventure and delivered fame and glory to the men who took part in Colonel John Hunt's expedition. All perhaps, except Tenzing, who, after a brief honeymoon period with the world's media and political leaders, returned to his humble home in the hill station of Darjeeling, India, and never properly received the credit and plaudits he so richly deserved. Written by Tenzing's mountaineer grandson Tashi, who himself has also conquered Everest, and his wife Judy, Tenzing and the Sherpas of Everest uncovers one of the greatuntold stories of the world of mountaineering, and pays long-overdue homage to the Sherpas, without whom the summit of Everest would have remained an impossible dream for climbers the world over.
Discover the mind and body benefits of yantra yoga exercises, Buddhist wisdom, and Tibetan philosophy for a happier and healthier life. Allow the teachings of sacred Himalayan philosophy to improve your mind, body, and soul. These Tibetan rituals incorporate physical, mental, and spiritual exercises to open your mind and improve your overall health. Allow this guide to teach you the wisdom of the Five Rites, the theory of Tibetan yoga, and inspiring life advice from Tibetan lamas. Inside you’ll discover: The “Fountain of Youth” daily physical exercises The seven energy fields and vortexes of the body Deep rhythmic breathing techniques And much more! Perfect for the beginner, The Little Book of Tibetan Rites and Rituals will show you how to integrate ancient practices into your modern life.
In 2003, the world will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Sir Edmund Hillary and tenzing Norgay Sherpa's historic ascent of Mount Everest, an event which became the defining moment in 20th-century adventure and delivered fame and glory to the men who took part in the expedition. All, perhaps, except tenzing, who, after a brief honeymoon period with the world's media and political leaders, returned to his humble home in the hill station of Darjeeling, India, and never properly received the credit and plaudits he so richly deserved. In 1986 he passed away, having touched the hearts of all those he came across, and having done so much for his people. tenzing and the Sherpas of Everest is the inspiring story of this poor and illiterate man who left his small ancestral village in a remote part of the Himalaya and through grit, courage and sheer determination climbed the world's highest mountain and become a hero around the globe. But it is also a tribute to tenzing's family and the Sherpa people who have contributed so much to exploration in the Himalaya over the last hundred years.
“When I was thirteen the news had been broken to me that I had been adopted. The mother I had known until the age of seven had been my adoptive mother and I perhaps had another ‘real’ mother – in name only – somewhere in the world...” Beginning in the 1930s, An Adoptee’s Search for Identity details Judy Bryant’s life as an adopted child and the subsequent emotional difficulties she faced as an adult. As a child, Judy was reluctant to smile – even when she was cared for at an adoption society’s home, she was not a happy baby while there and her introduction to prospective adoptive parents did not produce a smile from her. Struggling to overcome the initial abandonment she felt as a young child, Judy’s life quickly spiralled into emotional turmoil after her adoptive mother’s death. As an adult, Judy struggled to come to terms with who she was. Following a period of self-induced anorexia and resultant agoraphobia, she suffered a severe emotional breakdown aged just 21. In later life, Judy was fortunate enough to be able to trace and meet up with her birth family – although she never lost the closeness and emotional connection she feels with her adoptive family – having never truly lost the abandoned feeling. An Adoptee’s Search for Identity provides a fascinating insight into the life of an adoptee and illustrates the deep emotional turmoil Judy has suffered throughout her life. This touchingly honest account will appeal to women, mothers and those interested in adoption.
A fine guide to the best accommodations, eating, drinking (microbrew, expresso, and soy beverages), hiking, birding, botanizing, kayaking, and general recreating in America's Pacific Northwest. Covers Oregon, Washington, and Idaho, with ample details about the region's geology, flora and fauna, history, and environmental issues. Color photos and useful maps. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Included in this collection are the following short stories: The Indigo-Eyed Pup, Truths, Psychometry, The Cure, Out of Sync, and The Three Sisters. The Indigo-Eyed Pup is from the upcoming Crystal Tower epic fantasy series, but can be read as a stand-alone story. Hopefully it will interest you in the series. Also included in this issue is the complete stand-alone young adult novel The Secret Gondal Society. This collection includes a variety of genres and subject matter. Included is everything from light-hearted fantasy to dark fantasy, to border-line horror. (The Three Sisters).
Judy's Journal magazine. Filled with short stories and novels all by Judy Lunsford. Included in this collection are the following short stories: Moth to the Flame Voices Ticked Tock The Gallery Marionette Burn-Out Coming Home Also included in this issue is the complete fantasy novel The Red Dart. This collection includes a variety of genres and subject matter. Everything from light-hearted fantasy, to dark fantasy, to sicfi (Burn-Out), to light horror (Marionette). Happy reading.
In 1993, Janet Russek began a series of still lifes of ripe squashes, peaches and pears whose rounded forms echoed the plenitude of pregnancy. Using only natural light, she then started to photograph vegetables and roots whose tendrils, reaching for the sun, expressed all of life's striving and aspiration, and finally, the maturing plant, evoking the inevitable downward spiral into decay. In subsequent years, Russek has expanded the project to include pregnant women photographed at close range so that bellies and breasts become almost abstract. Her haunting portraits of dolls explore the darker, more psychologically complex side of childhood and parenting, while the Memory series includes photos of significant personal objects that harken to the past, and take this volume full circle. The Tenuous Stem also includes an essay, written by art scholar and critic MaLin Wilson-Powell, addressing Russek's creative process.
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