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Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play Behind the secrets Beyond your imagination An unforgettable epic of courage & compassion Ten years in the making this provocative documentary was filmed during nine remarkable journeys throughout Tibet India & Nepal Tibet Cry of the Snow Lion brings audiences to the long- forbidden rooftop of the world with an unprecedented richness of imageryfrom rarely-seen rituals in remote monasteries to horse races with Khambia warriors; from brothels & slums in the holy city of Lhasa to magnificent Himalayan peaks still travelled by nomadic yak caravans The dark secrets of Tibet s recent past are powerfully chronicled through riveting personal stories & interviews & a collection of undercover & archival images never before assembled in one film A definitive exploration of a legendary subject Tibet Cry of the Snow Lion is an epic story of courage & compassion Narrated by Martin Sheen SPECIAL FEATURES Dalai Lama Stirring address to the Washington Press Club Robert AF Thurman PHD Extra insights from America&s foremost Tibetan Buddhist scholar Bonus Footage of Tibet & Nepal A Journey to Lhasa Summer in Kham Sakya Masked Dances Nagchu Festival Statement from HH the Dalai Lama 10th March 2005 (DVD Rom) Interview excerpts- The first Prime Minister of the Tibetan goverment (in exile) responds to criticism of HH the Dalai Lama&s statement (DVD Rom) ...

The Tibetan Buddhist tradition has known over thirteen centuries of continuous development During that time it has spread among the neighboring peoples
- the Mongol Himalayan & Siberian peoples Manchus & Chinese At its height is has been practiced in regions as far west as the Volga river & to the east in Beijing Its capacity for creative adaptation is demonstrated by its recent growth in Europe & America At the same time it is at the center of political contestation in ethnically Tibetan regions of China while its best known exponent the Dalai Lama has become one of the most admired religious leaders in the world today But what does this religion teach? Just what is the position of the Dalai Lama & how will his succession be assured? Is it true that Tibetan Buddhism in entirely suppressed in China? Scholar Matthew Kapstein offers a brief account responding to these questions & more in this Very Short Introduction in terms that are accessible to students general readers journalists & others who are curious to learn the most essential features of Tibetan Buddhist history teachings & practice About the Series Oxford's Very Short Introductions series offers concise & original introductions to a wide range of subjects-from Islam to Sociology Politics to Classics Literary Theory to History & Archaeology to the Bible Not simply a textbook of definitions each volume in this series provides trenchant & provocative-yet always balanced & complete-discussions of the central issues in a given discipline or field Every Very Short Introduction gives a readable evolution of the subject in question demonstrating how the subject has developed & how it has influenced society Eventually the series will encompass every major academic discipline offering all students an accessible & abundant reference library Whatever the area of study that one deems important or appealing whatever the topic that fascinates the general reader the Very Short Introductions series has a handy & affordable guide that will likely prove indispensable ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable
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Internationally bestselling novelist & American icon Tom Robbins' legendary memoir--wild tales of his life & times both at home & around the globe Tom Robbins' warm wise & wonderfully weird novels-including Still Life With Woodpecker Jitterbug Perfume & Fierce Invalids Home From Hot Climates-provide an entryway into the frontier of his singular imagination Madcap but sincere pulsating with strong social & philosophical undercurrents his irreverent classics have introduced countless readers to natural born hitchhiking cowgirls born-again monkeys a philosophizing can of beans exiled royalty & problematic redheads In Tibetan Peach Pie Robbins turns that unparalleled literary sensibility inward stitching together stories of his unconventional life from his Appalachian childhood to his globetrotting adventures -told in his unique voice that combines the sweet & sly the spiritual & earthy The grandchild of Baptist preachers Robbins would become over the course of half a century a poet-interruptus an air force weatherman a radio dj an art-critic-turned-psychedelic-journeyman a world-famous novelist & a counter-culture hero leading a life as unlikely magical & bizarre as those of his quixotic characters Robbins offers intimate snapshots of Appalachia during the Great Depression the West Coast during the Sixties psychedelic revolution international roving before homeland security monitored our travels & New York publishing when it still relied on trees Written with the big-hearted comedy & mesmerizing linguistic invention for which he is known Tibetan Peach Pie is an invitation into the private world of a literary legend ...

Traditional Tibetan Tingshas which can be used for playing or simply as an ethnic ornament or decoration around the home The tingshas feature symbol designs on both the top & bottom ...

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Even though over 642 million Chinese play Tichu nearly every day the game is very complicated for Europeans One need only get rid of his cards Tichu is primarily a partnership game for four With just the two packs of cards Tichu is also well suited for large groups A very common game in China Great for 4 players Also suited for large groups For ages 10 & up Playing time is 30 minutes to & hour & a half ...

TICK A KILLER'S COUNTDOWN BEGINS A rash of horrifying crimes tears through New York City throwing it into complete chaos TICK CAN MICHAEL BENNETT CATCH HIM? The city calls on Detective Michael Bennett pulling him away from a seaside retreat with his ten adopted children his grandfather & their beloved nanny Mary Catherine Bennett enlists the help of a former colleague FBI Agent Emily Parker But as his affection for Emily grows into something stronger his relationship with Mary Catherine takes an unexpected turn TOCK BEFORE HIS TIME IS UP? All too soon another appalling crime leads Bennett to a shocking discovery that exposes the killer's pattern & the earth-shattering enormity of his plan ...

What an exciting day Dog is having! At 10 o'clock he goes outside to roll in the mud with his pals the pigs He's rather dirty after that so at 11 o'clock it's time for a swim with the ducks Splash! At 12 noon Dog runs to find his owner Vicky who is enjoying a picnic Dog plays ball chases Cat & eats sandwiches That should keep Dog going through the afternoon which he spends with his best friend Horse At 5 o'clock it's time to head for home Then Dog hears Vicky calling him Hooray! It's the best time of day of all
- because 6 o'clock is suppertime! Bathtime at 7 o'clock is enjoyable as well with lots of bubbles & puddles Finally 8 o'clock is Dog's bedtime Goodnight Dog! An interactive clock & endearing pictures by popular illustrator Emma Dodd make this book a wonderful aid to learning that small children will want to return to time & time again
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This clock features a bronze owl with cogs for its eyes & a traditional clock on its stomach to show the time The clock is made from fine h&-painted cold cast resin SPECIFICATIONSCategory Steampunk Function Clocks Weight 26375 kg ...