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 ...

Meet Tibs son of Toodle son of Tiddles son of Toby A trusted employee of the Post Office Tibs is paid 2s 6d a week to catch mice but he prefers making friends with them! Join Tibs on a curious cat & mouse adventure where everything is not quite what it seems There was trouble at the Post Office holes in the mails sacks! Letters torn to shreds! Stamps licked through to the glue! When the postmaster discovers that mice are to blame he decides to employ a brave new cat to sort them out Tibs comes from a long line of Post Office cats so his new career should be a piece of cake except that instead of catching the mice Tibs would rather make friends with them! Can Tibs teach them how to tidy up instead of nibbling the post & will he be able to deliver the reward that he promised? Soon these unlikely friends are on an adventure that takes them down to the underground Mail Rail where together Tibs & the mice find themselves catching more than they bargained for! This charming story based on the life of a real cat called Tibs who was employed by Post Office in the 1950s to catch mice earning a tidy sum of 2s 6d a week for his dedicated service With a career spanning 14 years the real Tibs became a Post Office celebrity Featuring a cast of warm & loveable characters this book will have children captivated by a nostalgic world of stamps letters & underground mail trains ...

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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
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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 ...

Welcome to the ’70s world capital of fashion & music Jump aboard a famous double-decker bus to rumble through London’s historic streets breeze past Buckingham Palace pop into the British Museum or listen to Big Ben’s chime echo across the Thames… In this fast-paced Ticket to Ride game players race one another to claim the most important bus lines & complete their Destination Tickets connecting Districts in the capital of the United Kingdom The elegantly simple gameplay of this st&-alone version of Ticket to Ride is ideal for both beginners & seasoned players Contains 1 board map of London transportation network 68 plastic Buses (17 in each color)44 Transportation cards 20 Destination Ticket Cards 4 Scoring Markers 1 rule leaflet Game Information 2-4 Players Age 810-15 minutes ...

Welcome to the 17th Century You are in the middle of the Gouden Eeuw the Dutch Golden Age Amsterdam is the beating heart of global trade & the wealthiest city on Earth Goods from around the world are piling up on the docks in ship holds in warehouses & on the banks of its countless canals In this fast-paced Ticket to Ride game players race one another to claim the most lucrative commercial routes fulfil rewarding trade contracts & collect precious merchandise from the bustling streets of this legendary city The elegantly simple gameplay of this st&-alone version of Ticket to Ride is ideal for both beginners & seasoned players Welcome to the 17th Century You are in the middle of the Gouden Eeuw the Dutch Golden Age Amsterdam is the beating heart of global trade & the wealthiest city on Earth Goods from around the world are piling up on the docks in ship holds in warehouses & on the banks of its countless canals In this fast-paced Ticket to Ride game players race one another to claim the most lucrative commercial routes fulfil rewarding trade contracts & collect precious merchandise from the bustling streets of this legendary city The elegantly simple gameplay of this st&-alone version of Ticket to Ride is ideal for both beginners & seasoned players For 2 to 4 players 10 to 15 minutes play time Ages 8 & up ...