The words & example of Gautama (often known by the title Buddha) have affected billions of people. But what do we really know about him? While there is much we cannot say for certain about the historical Gautama this persuasive new biography provides the fullest & most plausible account yet. Weaving ancient sources & modern understanding into an engaging narrative Vishvapani Blomfield examines Gautamas words & impact to shed fresh light on his culture his spiritual search & the experiences & teachings that led his followers to call him The Awakened One. This book draws on the myths & legends that surround him to illuminate the significance of his life. It traces Gautamas investigations of consciousness his strikingly original view of life & his development of new forms of religious community & practice. Blomfields insightful & thought-provoking biography will appeal to anyone interested in history & religion & in the Buddha as a thinker spiritual teacher & a seminal cultural figure. Gautama Buddha is a compelling account of one of historys most powerful personalities. ...

A fascinating portrait of gay men & women throughout time & across the globe whose lives have influenced society at large as well as what we recognize as todays varied gay culture this book gives a voice to more than 80 people from every major continent & from all walks of life. It

Includes:: poets & philosophers rulers & spies activists & artists. Alongside such celebrated figures as Michelangelo Frederick the Great & Harvey Milk are lesser-known but no less surprising individuals: Dong Xian & the Chinese emperor Ai whose passion flourished in the 1st century BC; the unfortunate Robert de Peronne first to be burned at the stake for sodomy; Katharine Philips writing proto-lesbian poetry in 17th-century England; & Aimee & Jaguar whose love defied the death camps of wartime Germany. With many striking illustrations including paintings drawings photographs & archival documents Gay Life Stories" will entertain give pause for thought & ultimately celebrate the diversity of human history."

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The famed ancient Indian guide to lovemaking the Kama Sutra" has been used to enhance sexual experiences since the fourth century. Now a leading gay author has reinterpreted this iconic erotic manual to create a great sex guide for gay lovers. In a new handy format his clear empowering text celebrating the art of gay lovemaking is accompanied by exquisite sensual artworks from the original " Kama Sutra" & other homoerotic classical works & tasteful contemporary black & white instructional line drawings. The author brings the erotic advice in the original " Kama Sutra" up-to-date for todays gay man providing practical advice on sexual technique relationships & emotional well-being. Featuring an illustrated journey through all the different sexual positions & covering everything from meeting a partner courtship & kissing to games & massage " The Gay Mans Kama Sutra" is the ultimate guide to satisfying exciting gay love." ...

From the targeting of schools & hospitals to the indiscriminate use of white phosphorus Israels conduct in Operation Cast Lead has rattled even some of its most strident supporters. In this book Noam Chomsky & Ilan Pappe survey the fallout from that devastation & place the massacre in Gaza in the context of Israels long-standing war against the Palestinians. Gaza in Crisis" is a rigorous historically informed & much-needed analysis of the situation & will be welcomed by all those eager for Chomskys insights into yet another political catastrophe." ...

Winner of the Union of Turkish Writers Best Novel Prize Elif Shafak explores what it is to look & be looked at in the humorous & carnivalesque novel The Gaze". An obese woman & her lover a dwarf are sick of being stared at wherever they go & so decide to reverse roles. The man goes out wearing make-up & the woman draws a moustache on her face. This elegant unforgettable novel explores our desire to look at others. " Beautifully evoked". (" The Times"). " Original & compelling". (TLS). Elif Shafak has emerged as one of the most distinctive voices in both English & Turkish contemporary literature; her novels " The Bastard of Istanbul" " The Flea Palace" " The Forty Rules of Love" & " Honour" are consistently at the top of bestseller lists across the globe. Elif Shafaks examination of national identity " The Happiness of Blond People" is available as part of the " Penguin Specials" series
- a digital only series of shorts designed with commuters in mind."
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The GB Rail Timetable contains details of rail services operated over the GB rail network together with rail & shipping connections with Ireland the Isle of Man the Isle of Wight & the Channel Islands. Published by TSO with permission from Network Rail (owners of Britains national railway & stations) the GB Rail Timetable
- Summer Edition 2012 holds details on passenger services operated by the train companies who work together closely to provide a coordinated rail network offering a range of travel opportunities.
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The GB Rail Timetable contains details of rail services operated over the GB rail network together with rail & shipping connections with Ireland the Isle of Man the Isle of Wight & the Channel Islands. Published by TSO with permission from Network Rail (owners of Britain's national railway & stations) the GB Rail Timetable
- Summer Edition 2013 holds details on passenger services operated by the train companies who work together to provide a coordinated rail network offering a range of travel opportunities.
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Exactly what you need for the new AS level GCE in Applied Business These brand new books have been written to match the specifications of this new qualification & provide all the information needed
- whether it is a single award or double award with Edexcel or OCR. Four separate books ensure that students receive exactly the right support with no redundant material. Lots of activities add interest & give students the opportunity to work outside the classroom in the real business world. This helps to emphasise the vocational nature of the qualification. Case studies with questions give students real-life perspectives on business & the issues surrounding it. Marginal notes draw attention to key points & suggest relevant activities.
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Exactly what you need for the new AS level GCE in Applied Business These brand new books have been written to match the specifications of this new qualification & provide all the information needed
- whether it is a single award or double award with Edexcel or OCR. Four separate books ensure that students receive exactly the right support with no redundant material. Lots of activities add interest & give students the opportunity to work outside the classroom in the real business world. This helps to emphasise the vocational nature of the qualification. Case studies with questions give students real-life perspectives on business & the issues surrounding it. Marginal notes draw attention to key points & suggest relevant activities.
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Exactly what you need for the new AS Level GCEs in Health & Social Care These six student books are matched to every type of AS Level GCE course students can take
- whether it is a single award or double award with Edexcel OCR or AQA. Pitched at just the right level for GCE candidates with accessible style & content. Written by an experienced author team to give you absolute confidence in the quality of the content. Fully covers all the units students need for either a single or a double award. The Edexcel & OCR books are in full colour.
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