This being, that becomes; from the arising of this, that arises. This succinct formula, recorded in texts and carved in inscriptions throughout the Buddhist world, is said to summarise the whole of the Dharma, the teaching of the Buddha. But how can such a simple summary be the conceptual formulation that characterises the experience of a Buddha, an 'Awakened One', a state beyond all words and concepts? Dhivan Thomas Jones tells us how, and takes us into the heart of the Buddha's insight t...

Lost Words is from a personal journal recently found. It was written in the late 1990's and early 2000's documenting travels to Paris, Los Angeles, Oregon and Washington. Enjoy Lewton's allegorical thoughts about life after 911 interspersed with metaphors and allusions of his daily life.

Fresh out of graduate school and desperate to pay off her student loans, Nicole Adams joins the faculty at Higher State U, a small university with a dubious past located in the middle of the Midwest. On her second day of classes as a new assistant professor of philosophy, still flustered and disoriented, Nicole is plunged into a campus-wide mystery. Someone has ransacked the office she shares with the ill-tempered R. Reynolds Raskin, the department's senior professor, and he has since disa...

For the first time, a book exists that compiles all the information candidates need to apply for their first Marketing specialists job, or to apply for a better job.What you'll find especially helpful are the worksheets. It is so much easier to write about a work experience using these outlines. It ensures that the narrative will follow a logical structure and reminds you not to leave out the most important points. With this book, you'll be able to revise your application into a mu...

Drift off to the epic story of Odysseus, adapted by Alexandra Turney to help you fall asleep.In Get Sleepy's adaptation of The Odyssey, follow the Greek hero Odysseus on his long journey home after the Trojan War. The retelling stays faithful to the original while keeping a light touch, so you can enjoy the story without it keeping you awake.Narrated by the soft, steady voice of Get Sleepy's Thomas Jones, this adaptation is designed to help you release the worries of the da...

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of "Cinderella," a timeless tale told in many versions throughout history. This re-telling is based on the classic tale penned by the Brothers Grimm, beautifully narrated by Thomas Jones, and brought to life by Slumber Studios. It is designed to promote relaxation and ensure a restful night's sleep, making it perfect for listeners of all ages."Cinderella" transports you to a magical realm where kindness and perseverance triumph over adversit...

Hell Hawks sets a new standard for histories of the tactical anti-war in Europe. Veteran authors Bob Dorr and Tom Jones combine masterfully crafted veteran interviews with the broader picture of the air war fought by the Thunderbolt men. You gain a new appreciation of just how tough their deadly task was, and the courage needed to fly close air support against the Nazi fighters and flak. This outstanding book raises the bar on aviation history as it brings alive the true story of ...

A dying planet. A lost princess. A warrior who will tear the universe apart to find her.In the perilous underground depths and desolate crimson wastelands of Barsoom, John Carter of Earth is running out of time. His beloved wife, Dejah Thoris, Princess of Helium, has been sealed within the impenetrable Temple of the Sun, imprisoned alongside sworn enemies and a ticking clock of survival. To save her, Carter must navigate the treacherous Valley of Dor, battle feroci...

Prepare to dive into an uncharted world of prehistoric terror and pulse-pounding survival.It is the height of World War I. When a torpedo rips through the hull of a British passenger ship, the survivors—including American shipbuilder Bowen J. Tyler and the courageous Lys La Rue—find themselves in a desperate fight for their lives. Against all odds, they capture the very German U-boat that sank them, taking its crew as prisoners. Lost at sea, low on supplies, and dr...

Charles Witten is a brilliant scientist capable of inventing devices that will change our world. Unfortunately, most of the scientific community thinks he's a crackpot. As does the government, until? a precision team of heist men rob a bank in Switzerland using what appears to be Witten's dimension hopping technology. Technology that Witten designed, but never completed?

Conversations on Natural Philosophy, in which the Elements of that Science are Familiarly Explained is a foundational educational text first published in the early 19th century by Jane Haldimand Marcet. Designed as a series of engaging dialogues, the book presents the fundamental principles of natural philosophy—what we now call physics—in a manner accessible to young readers and those new to scientific study. The narrative unfolds through conversations between Mrs. Bryan, a knowledgeable ...

The International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI) was estab lished to stimulate and support scientific research and edu cational programs in nutrition, toxicology, and food safe ty; and to encourage cooperation in these programs among scientists from universities, industry, and government in order to facilitate the resolution of health and safety issues. The officers and trustees of ILSI believe that questions re garding health and safety are best resolved when govern ment and industry rely...