Tibet’s philosophical tradition is on brilliant display in this anthology of works exploring the means to finding certainty in an impermanent and interdependent world. Here, descendants of the great Tsongkhapa plumb the nature of knowing to harness it in the service of awakening.This volume includes translations of three separate Tibetan works by iconic figures in the Geluk school of Buddhism. The first work, Banisher of Ignorance, is by Khedrup Gelek Pals...

When embarking on an endeavour, goal or pursuit, one can either approach it the way everyone else does or one can approach it the godly way. This becomes essentially pivotal when choosing a name for a child. The name you "give" a child is that child's first birthday gift. More importantly, that name is the first seed sown into the life of the child. Jesus said "Make a tree good and the fruit will be good" - Matt. 12:33. Naming your child the godly way sows the right "seed" into the life of...

Colloquial Tibetan provides a step-by-step course in Central Tibetan as it is spoken by native speakers. Combining a thorough treatment of the language as it is used in everyday situations with an accurate written representation of this spoken form, it equips learners with the essential skills needed to communicate confidently and effectively in Tibetan in a broad range of situations. No prior knowledge of the language is required.Key features include:

Soviet perceptions of U.S. strategy remained remarkably consistent from the post-Stalin period through the collapse of communism in Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union itself. The consistency of the Soviet tendency to engage in the 'mirror-image' fallacy in their analyses of U.S. doctrine and strategic intentions has profound implications for the future relationship of the U.S. and the now-independent republics. This authoritative volume analyzes the Soviet/Russian perspectives of U.S. str...

What if we could know what lies ahead before taking decisions? Could we have avoided some of the mistakes we have made in life? God is the Alpha and Omega. Before that situation or setback occurred, God already knew what the outcome would be! So why do we gamble and not lean on His unfailing foresight? "Looking Through the Spectacles of God" gives enriching biblical insight into the essence of building our intimacy with God so that we can enjoy the fullness of God, especially when it comes...

This compact but dynamite audiobook may be the most stimulating Christian book you'll ever listen to! The Half-Mark Christian is ideal for those who love God but struggle when it comes to obeying Him. If obedience, complying with God's Word and fully submitting to His Will has been a challenge, this audiobook offers practical advice on how to rise above the challenge and enjoy the fullness of God. It is purposely authored to infuse, impact and influence your walk with God.

As human beings, we are bound to make mistakes. Some of the mistakes we make are a repeat or derivative of previous mistakes. Sadly, some of the mistakes we make can result in irreversible damage or scars that we have to nurse for the rest of our lives! "Wisdom and The Fool" is a priceless resource for those who realise that their lives cannot be repeated, replaced or recycled. With day-to-day examples and candid illustrations, this book offers hands-on easy-to-implement tips on how to avo...

"Robert Dallek brings to this majestic work a profound understanding of history, a deep engagement in foreign policy, and a lifetime of studying leadership. The story of what went wrong during the postwar period…has never been more intelligently explored." —Doris Kearns Goodwin, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Team of RivalsRobert Dalleck follows his bestselling Nixon and Kissenger: Partners in Power and An Unfinished Life: John F. Kennedy, 1917-1963...

This book is a beginner's guide to conjugating verbs and adjectives in Japanese, with examples, and discussion on sentence structure. Knowledge of written Japanese is not required to make use of this book, although it is strongly recommended as part of your study.

"A fresh multi-faceted look at the overthrow of the Soviet State, the dismemberment of the Soviet Union, and the campaign to introduce capitalism from above. Roger Keeran and Thomas Kenny have given us a clear and powerful Marxist analysis of the momentous events which most directly shaped world politics today, the destruction of the USSR, the 'Superpower' of socialism."-Norman Markowitz, author of The Rise and Fall of the People's Century"I have not read anything e...

Featuring extensive revisions to the text as well as a new introduction and epilogue--bringing the book completely up to date on the tumultuous politics of the previous decade and the long-term implications of the Soviet collapse--this compact, original, and engaging book offers the definitive account of one of the great historical events of the last fifty years. Combining historical and geopolitical analysis with an absorbing narrative, Kotkin draws upon extensive research, including memo...

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Richard Rhodes delivers a riveting account of the nuclear arms race and the Cold War.In the Reagan-Gorbachev era, the United States and the Soviet Union came within minutes of nuclear war, until Gorbachev boldly launched a campaign to eliminate nuclear weapons, setting the stage for the 1986 Reykjavik summit and the incredible events that followed. In this thrilling, authoritative narrative, Richard Rhodes draws on personal interviews with both Soviet ...