Jacinda "Jake" Greenwood lavora come guida naturalistica e accompagna ricchi turisti appassionati di ecologia a visitare le rigogliose foreste di un'isola della British Columbia, che curiosamente - una coincidenza? - porta il suo nome. Senza radici e senza una famiglia alle spalle, un giorno Jake entra in possesso del diario della nonna, un aiuto inatteso che le permette di ricostruire il suo passato. Come se percorresse la circonferenza di un albero secolare, un cerchio dopo l'altro, è finalmente in grado di attraversare il tempo che è stato, gli anni che si sono accumulati strato su strato. Leggendo quelle pagine, Jake si rende conto che anche la sua esistenza poggia su strati invisibili, racchiusi nelle vite di quelli che l'hanno preceduta, nella serie di crimini e miracoli, casualità e scelte che ha portato a lei: ogni strato è la conseguenza di un altro, così come ogni successo e ogni disastro vengono conservati per sempre. Ripercorrendo a ritroso il Novecento, scoprirà che quello che unisce tutti i membri della dinastia dei Greenwood sin dal lontano 1908 - quando la stirpe mise radici in seguito allo scontro frontale tra due treni - è proprio il bosco. Con il loro pulsare silenzioso, gli alberi offrono rifugio, ma custodiscono anche delitti, decisioni estreme, rinunce ed errori. Imponente, trascinante e brillantemente strutturato come gli anelli concentrici di un tronco, "I Greenwood" mette in scena l'intreccio di menzogne, omissioni e mezze verità che segna le origini di ogni famiglia, un groviglio di segreti e tradimenti che ricade su quattro generazioni unite nel d

Jacinda "Jake" Greenwood lavora come guida naturalistica e accompagna ricchi turisti appassionati di ecologia a visitare le rigogliose foreste di un'isola della British Columbia, che curiosamente - una coincidenza? - porta il suo nome. Senza radici e senza una famiglia alle spalle, un giorno Jake entra in possesso del diario della nonna, un aiuto inatteso che le permette di ricostruire il suo passato. Come se percorresse la circonferenza di un albero secolare, un cerchio dopo l'altro, è finalmente in grado di attraversare il tempo che è stato, gli anni che si sono accumulati come fa il legno: strato su strato. Leggendo quelle pagine, Jake si rende conto che anche la sua esistenza poggia su strati invisibili, racchiusi nelle vite di quelli che l'hanno preceduta, nella serie di crimini e miracoli, casualità e scelte che ha portato a lei: ogni strato è la conseguenza di un altro, così come ogni successo e ogni disastro vengono conservati per sempre. Ripercorrendo a ritroso il Novecento, scoprirà che quello che unisce tutti i membri della dinastia dei Greenwood sin dal lontano 1908 - quando la stirpe mise radici in seguito allo scontro frontale tra due treni - è proprio il bosco. Con il loro pulsare silenzioso, gli alberi offrono rifugio, ma custodiscono anche delitti, decisioni estreme, rinunce ed errori. Imponente, trascinante e strutturato come gli anelli concentrici di un tronco, "I Greenwood" mette in scena l'intreccio di menzogne, omissioni e mezze verità che segna le origini di ogni famiglia, un groviglio di segreti e tradimenti che ricade su quattro generazioni unite ne

March 10, 1959. Artillery

shells smash into the

Potala Palace in Lhasa,

Tibet, home of His Holiness,

the 14th Dalai Lama.

Fleeing Tibet for their lives, the family of His Holiness took what they could carry,

including a set of 15 scroll paintings called the Tsongkapa Eighty. As an art form,

the scrolls are magnificent. As the retelling of the life's work of Je Tsongkapa, the

scroll paintings are irreplaceable. After reaching safety, the paintings were donated

to a Kalmyk Buddhist Temple in New Jersey. Based on these paintings, the authors

have researched and written an amazing work; it is the story told through the

scrolls, and the history of how the paintings developed over the centuries.

The book includes:

• All 200 scenes from the original 15 paintings with captions, creating an account

of Je Tsongkapa's life, in text and paintings, nearly 1,000 color images!

• A history of the Kalmyk Temple and how the paintings arrived there

• A photographic journey that retraces Je Tsongkapa's steps across Tibet

• A definitive list of Je Tsongkapa's writings, and the biographies of his life

• Maps, produced with the help of the map maker for the Lord of the Rings books,

which trace Je Tsongkapa's constant travels to teach and to learn. • Contemporary painter Ori Carin's, modern interpretations of several scenes.

• A detailed review of Je Tsongkapa's many roles: monk, philosopher, writer,

meditator, yoga practitioner, poet, spiritual partner and diplomat, all depicted

in the paintings.

On March 10, 1959, His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama and his family, fled Lhasa, Tibet under artillery fire, saving a priceless set of 15 scroll paintings called the Tsongkapa Eighty. After reaching India, the paintings were donated to a Kalmyk Buddhist Temple in New Jersey. The authors have extensively researched the paintings and written their history over the centuries. This beautifully rendered full color coffee-table book contains: The Kalmyk Temple and how the paintings arrived there; a photographic journey retracing Je Tsongkapa's steps across Tibet; a definitive list of Je Tsongkapa's writings and the major biographies of his life; all 200 scenes from the original 15 paintings with captions; maps, portraying Je Tsongkapa's travels; painter, Ori Carin's modern interpretations of many scenes. The paintings depict the different roles of Je Tsongkapa's life: monk, philosopher, writer; meditator, dancer, yoga practitioner, poet, spiritual partner and diplomat; 1,000 color images.

With humor and flair, Michael Hearst introduces the reader to a wealth of extraordinary life-forms. Which animal can be found at the top of Mount Everest, 10,000 feet under the sea, and in your backyard? Which animal poops cubes? Unusual Creatures includes these answers plus hundreds more fascinating facts for curious minds, amateur zoologists, and anyone who has ever laughed at a funny-looking animal. Perfect for enthusiastic and reluctant readers alike, in class and at home.

With humor and flair, Michael Hearst introduces the reader to a wealth of extraordinary life-forms. Which animal can be found at the top of Mount Everest, 10,000 feet under the sea, and in your backyard? Which animal poops cubes? Which animal can disguise itself as a giant crab? These fascinating facts and hundreds more await curious minds, amateur zoologists, and anyone who has ever laughed at a funny-looking animal.

Readable in fifty-eight minutes: Traditional Eastern wisdom and real-life business experience come together in this brief and practical guide, which offers a step-by-step plan that will help readers adopt a more successful way of working and living.

KARMIC MANAGEMENT is a little book with a revolutionary message. It turns traditional business mentality on its head by stating simply that helping others become successful—suppliers, customers, even competitors—is the real key to success in life as well as in business.

Drawing from their own entrepreneurial experiences, the authors explain how, in eight basics steps that take less than one hour in total, readers can learn to apply KARMIC MANAGEMENT to meet goals, both personal and professional. Each lesson opens with a quotation from a Buddhist text and explains how it applies to life and work in the twenty-first century. The authors show readers how to identify the things that aren’t working for them, discover their most valuable assets, and use their new insights to improve the lives of others. To-do lists throughout the book provide practical tools and exercises, and real-life examples highlight the power of KARMIC MANAGEMENT to make dreams come true.

The now classic work on Buddhism and business from the foremost American teacher of Tibetan Buddhism— reissued in a tenth anniversary edition with compelling case studies that showcase its principles in action around the globe.

With a unique combination of ancient and contemporary wisdom from Tibetan Buddhism, THE DIAMOND CUTTER presents readers with empowering strategies for success in their personal and professional lives. The book is presented in three layers. The first is a translation of The Diamond Sutra, an ancient text of conversations between the Buddha and his close disciple, Subhuti. The second contains quotes from some of the best commentaries in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. And the third layer, the main text, is the practical application of Buddhist philosophies to the world of business, based upon Geshe Michael Roach's seventeen-years of experience as an employee of the Andin International Diamond Corporation, a company that grew during his tenure from four employees to a world leader in the jewelry industry.
Roach’s easy style and spiritual understanding make THE DIAMOND CUTTER an invaluable source of timeless wisdom for those familiar or unfamiliar with Tibetan Buddhism. His focus on practical personal and business applications has resonated with and changed the lives of hundreds of thousands of individuals the world over since its original publication.

The Yoga Sutra of Patanjali is a classic Sanskrit treatise consisting of 195 “threads,” or aphorisms, describing the process of liberation through yoga. Although little is known about Patanjali (most scholars estimate that he lived in India circa 200–300 b.c.), his writings have long been recognized as a vital contribution to the philosophy and practice of yoga. This new, expert translation of the original Sanskrit text of Patanjali's best-known work presents his seminal ideas and methods in accessible, plain-language English.

Patanjali organized the sutra into four parts: Samadhi (absorption), Sadhana (practice), Vibhuti (supernatural powers), and Kaivalya (liberation). Each represents a step in breaking free of our limited definition of consciousness and training the mind to achieve oneness with the universe. Geshe Michael Roach, one of the most respected teachers of Tibetan Buddhism in America and a renowned scholar of Sanskrit, provides authoritative commentary on each of the sutras. His notes and clarification are straightforward and highly readable, untainted by obscure, academic terminology or New Age jargon. The first edition of the Yoga Sutra to present a Buddhist perspective, this paperback original will be welcomed by students and spiritual seekers alike.

The secrets of how yoga works to make us truly whole are revealed here in a delightful story based on how these precious teachings reached Tibet form their home in India, over a thousand years ago.