Buddhism is a faith that commands over 100 million followers throughout the world. Buddha stands with Christ, Confucius & Mohammed as someone who revolutionized the religious ideas of his time to advocate a new way of living. All that is known about Buddha comes from a collection of ancient writings that fuse history, biography & myth. Karen Armstrong distils from these the key events of Buddha's life: his birth as Siddhartha Gotama in the fifth century BC & his abandonment of his wife & son; his attainment of enlightenment under the Banyan tree (the moment he became a buddha, or enlightened one; his political influence; the divisions among his followers; & his serene death. Armstrong also introduces the key tenets of Buddhism: she explains the doctrine of anatta (no-soul) & the concepts of kamma (actions), samsara (keeping going), dhamma (a law or teaching that reflects the fundamental principles of existence) & the idealised state of nibbana (literally the 'cooling of the ego'). Since it promotes no personal god, Buddhism, writes Armstrong, 'is essentially a psychological faith'. In our own age of secular anxiety, she shows that it has profound lessons to teach about selflessness & the simple life. Karen Armstrong's short book is a magnificent introduction to the life & thought of this most influential of spiritual thinkers. ...

This delightful indoor ornament features a miniature figurine, plant, rake & pebbles for boulders. There is also space for a tea light at the centre to give additional focus to this tranquil piece of decoration. Here the bowl is made available in white. ...

This delightful indoor ornament features a miniature figurine, plant, rake & pebbles for boulders. There is also space for a tea light at the centre to give additional focus to this tranquil piece of decoration. Here the bowl is made available in grey. ...

A wonderful pack of 4 medium sized metal charms each in a rustic gold colour & a hook for adding to your chosen projects.



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Buddhism has given immeasurable riches to the West a collection of profound & life enhancing ideas, a host of beautiful works of art & a repertoire of spiritual practices that can change all our lives for the better. All these aspects are richly sampled in this superb distillation of Buddhist belief, practice & art. The book presents a fascinating kaleidoscope of all aspects of Buddhism, including Tantra, Zen & Pure Land beliefs of Japan. The emphasis throughout is on the wisdom & beauty of Buddhism & on its abundant relevance to those who seek an alternative to secular materialism. ...

Eccentric socialite Gertrude ' Trudy' Lintz (Rene Russo) has four youngsters. She has their clothes tailor-made, teaches them table manners, to play croquet & to say their prayers before bedtime. But these are no ordinary youngsters
- they are chimpanzees! Buddy is the true story of Trudy, who with her husband Bill (Robbie Coltrane) & her loyal assistant Dick, are the most generous animal keepers since Noah! But, Trudy's favourite 'child' is Buddy
- the gorilla she raised from a sickly baby to a mischievous adult who gets into all kind of hilarious monkey business.

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Children's feelings & emotions are strong but smaller children can feel helpless without the ability to identify these feelings effectively. This Use-Your-Words Feeling Books features storylines & a interactive wheel to help children identify & build their understanding of others' emotions. ...

This new book offers nutritious & budget-friendly recipes aiming to reduce the amount of energy by using the air fryer instead of the oven and/or grill. In tests carried out by Which? using an air fryer costs from a third to half less than using an electric oven. The popularity of air fryers looks set to last, & why not with its amazing list of benefits not just to the household budget, but for the time-poor cook too. Using an air fryer drastically cuts down on cooking times, making these recipes fantastic for anyone cooking in a hurry too.  The recipes in this book cater for a wide range of tastes & needs, exploring ideas for using tins, jars & cartons, cooking from frozen, using up leftovers, using cheaper cuts of meat, grains & pulses, vegetable-based dishes & much more. Jenny Tschieshe’s first book taught us that an air fryer doesn’t just have to be for beige food. Now it’s time to take things a step further by focusing on making the most of your air fryer in terms of... ...

A photographic record of Wim Wender's acclaimed film capturing musician Ry Cooder's odessy to the streets of Havana. It documents his search for the veteran musicians of Cuba's bygone age, & the amazing talent he discovered. The photographs are accompanied by narrative text & song lyrics. ...

More than 120 delicious easy-to-follow to help you put together the perfect party menu.

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