love letter to the earth thich nhat hanh

The world-renowned Zen monk argues for a more mindful, spiritual approach to environmental protection and activism—one that recognizes people and planet as one and the same While many experts point to the enormous complexity in addressing issues ranging from the destruction of ecosystems to the loss of millions of species, Thich Nhat Hanh identifies one key issue as having the potential to create a tipping point. He believes that we need to move beyond the concept of the “environment,” as it leads people to experience themselves and Earth as two separate entities and to see the planet only in terms of what it can do for them. Thich Nhat Hanh points to the lack of meaning and connection in peoples’ lives as being the cause of our addiction to consumerism. He deems it vital that we recognize and respond to the stress we are putting on the Earth if civilization is to survive. Rejecting the conventional economic approach, Nhat Hanh shows that mindfulness and a spiritual revolution are needed to protect nature and limit climate change. Love Letter to the Earth is a hopeful book that gives us a path to follow by showing that change is possible only with the recognition that people and the planet are ultimately one and the same.

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When Tessa writes a love letter to the Earth, it s the beginning of a glorious adventure. She blows bubbles with whales, soars with birds and joins in with the noisy rainforest hullabaloo! Tessa wants everyone to know how special our planet is. She believes that there is a chance to save the Earth if enough of us share the message...

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A treasury of writings and teachings from the beloved Zen teacher Thich Nhat Hanh.Since Thich Nhat Hanh’s exile from his native Vietnam in 1966, this Zen Buddhist monk has gone on to become one of the most influential and beloved spiritual masters of our age. The seeming simplicity of his words belies the power of this teaching to touch the heart and mind and to inspire spiritual practice. These selections, taken from his many published works, together make up a concise introduction to all his major themes and distill his teachings on the transformation of individuals, relationships, and society.This book is part of the Shambhala Pocket Library series.The Shambhala Pocket Library is a collection of short, portable teachings from notable figures across religious traditions and classic texts. The covers in this series are rendered by Colorado artist Robert Spellman. The books in this collection distill the wisdom and heart of the work Shambhala Publications has published over 50 years into a compact format that is collectible, reader-friendly, and applicable to everyday life.

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NATIONAL BESTSELLERA vital approach to combating climate change and creating a better world for us and our future generations—from beloved Buddhist and environmental activist Thich Nhat HanhWe face a potent intersection of crises: ecological destruction, global warming, inflation, rising inequality, racial injustice, and the lasting impacts of a devastating pandemic. As shown time and time again, the situation is beyond urgent. To face these challenges, we need to find ways to strengthen our clarity, compassion, and courage to act. As beloved Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh said, “When you wake up and you see that the Earth is not just the environment, the Earth is us, you touch the nature of interbeing.”He is blazingly clear: there’s one thing we all have the power to change, which can make all the difference, and that is our mind. Our way of looking, seeing, and thinking determines every choice we make, the everyday actions we take or avoid, how we relate to those we love or oppose, and how we react in a crisis.This book is for anyone who cares about the growing and devastating impacts of climate change, mindful consumption, how human and nature’s interconnectedness is paramount for the well-being of all humanity, and creating a better, regenerative world for us future generations.Energetic and altruistic, and filled of Thich Nhat Hanh’s inspiring meditations, Zen stories and experiences from his own activism, Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet shows us individual actions help guide institutional change, and bring healing and harmony to ourselves, our relationships, and our planet Earth.

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This collection of autobiographical and teaching stories from peace activist and Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh is thought provoking and inspiring. Collected here for the first time, these stories span his life. There are stories from his childhood and the traditions of rural Vietnam. There are stories from his years as a teenage novice, as a young teacher and writer in war torn Vietnam, and of his travels around the world to teach mindfulness, make pilgrimages to sacred sites and influence world leaders. The tradition of Zen teaching stories goes back at least to the time of the Buddha. Like the Buddha, Thich Nhat Hanh uses story-telling to engage people s interest so he can share important teachings, insights and life lessons.

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The monk who taught the world mindfulness TimeIn this masterful work, one of the most revered spiritual leaders in the world today shares his wisdom on how to be the change we want to see in the world. In these troubling times we all yearn for a better world. But many of us feel powerless and uncertain what we can do. Thich Nhat Hanh (Thay) is blazingly clear: there s one thing that we have the power to change-and which can make all the difference: our mind. How we see and think about things determines all the choices we make, the everyday actions we take (or avoid), how we relate to those we love (or oppose), and how we react in a crisis or when things don t go our way.Filled with powerful examples of engaged action he himself has undertaken, inspiring Buddhist parables, and accessible daily meditations, this powerful spiritual guide offers us a path forward, opening us to the possibilities of change and how we can contribute to the collective awakening and environmental revolution our fractured world so desperately needs.

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⠘Beautiful and emotional⠙ Sue Moorcroft⠘A moving, warm and comforting read⠙ Jennie Godfrey⠘Tender and moving, The Forgotten Book Club is one to treasure⠙ Celia Anderson⠘A wonderfully uplifting celebration of community and the joy of books⠙ Annie Lyons⠓⠓⠓⠓⠓⠓⠓⠓⠓⠓⠓⠓⠓⠓⠓⠓⠓⠓⠓⠓⠓⠓⠓⠓⠓⠓Life can begin with a single story. You just have to Bring Your Own Book⠦For three decades, Grace supported her husband Frank⠙s passion for books, despite not being a reader herself. Since his passing, their shelves echo longingly, and Grace⠙s heartache has only grown.When Grace⠙s grandson suggests joining Frank⠙s old book club to feel closer to him again, Grace reluctantly agrees. Yet, upon arrival, she discovers this isn⠙t a typical book club: here, members settle in for an hour of reading⠦ in silence.Disappointed by the sparse attendance and confused by the lack of chatter, Grace flees. But when fellow member, Annie, convinces her to stay, Grace is determined to ensure that neither Frank ⠓ nor his beloved book club ⠓ are forgotten.And as she breathes new life into the group, Grace might just find this is where she truly belongs. Because this next chapter of life could just be the beginning of her story⠦The perfect story for book lovers everywhere. Ideal for fans of Sally Page and Evie Woods.Readers and authors have fallen in love with Kate Storey:⠘A gorgeous story full of emotion and a very special library.⠙ ⠓ Evie Woods, bestselling author of The Lost Bookshop An absolute joy to read. Uplifting, beautiful, and perfect for any book lovers! Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A lovely story that celebrates books, family and kindness. Touching and beautiful. ⠓ Hazel Prior, bestselling author of Away with the Penguins The Memory Library delivers on its promise of hope, friendship and second chances. It s a love letter to the written word. Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Memory Library is so joyful. Kate Storey writes from the heart and the gut about mistakes and how we can learn from them. Great characters and a truly heartwarming story ⠓ I loved it! ⠓ Laura Pearson, author of #1 Kindle bestseller The Last List of Mabel Beaumont⠘A powerful and poignant story. There were tears shed.⠙ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘A gorgeous novel that pairs my (and many people⠙s) perennial love for books about books with themes of family ⠓ and just how complex they can be. ⠓ Platinum⠘I laughed out loud and had more than one glassy eye!⠙ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An utterly gorgeous page turner about the power of books, family and forgiveness. ⠓ Phaedra Patrick, The Library of Lost and Found⠘A real treasure for booklovers everywhere who completely appreciate the joy, knowledge and healing that books can bring.⠙ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘The Memory Library is a magical story⠦It⠙s a magnificent celebration of the wonderful world of books and libraries ⠓ one to treasure and re-read over and over again!⠙ ⠓ Celia Anderson, author of USA Today bestseller 59 Memory Lane⠘There⠙s page after page of wonderful wisdom in this novel.⠙ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘A beautiful, poignant tale of family, friendship and the power of books. I was completely swept away.⠙ ⠓ Kindle bestseller Annie Lyons

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A book that filled me from first to last with a rapture as transcendent and thrilling as that which spring yearly provides ... I absolutely adored it! STEPHEN FRY As dynamic and ebullient as the season it celebrates ... There is no one I d rather spring into spring with than Simon Barnes KATE HUMBLE An endlessly illuminating love letter to the most beguiling of the seasons LEE SCHOFIELD, author of the award-winning Wild FellSpring is the time of renewal and rebirth, a celebration of the resilience of life. As the year turns, animals and plants that have struggled to survive the winter find new hope and create the next generation. The season has inspired some of humanityâ ™s greatest art and many of its most significant religious festivals. Now, in Spring is the Only Season, Simon Barnes provides a fresh and compelling look at this period of the year. He explains the science of the seasons, which are caused by the planetâ ™s 23.5 degree tilt; he also highlights the music, the paintings and the poetry that have tried to capture it. Packed with fascinating insights, remarkable facts and key stories, the book is a vivid and multi-faceted portrait of spring.However, while the Earth will continue to spin on its tilting axis, he reveals how our impact on the planet is beginning to destroy the natural course of the seasons, and that elements of the beloved spring â “ from migrating birds to emerging butterflies â “ are endangered by climate change. But itâ ™s not too late. Not yet. We can still make a difference and so continue to enjoy the pleasures of spring.

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A facsimile edition of the tattered notebooks of the Unknown Adventurer, this love letter to the wild details everything you need to know about how to live and thrive in nature, from the principles of treehouse building to wilderness first aid. Now in a new paperback edition, this book is ready for you to take on your next adventure. If you are reading this, it means my notebooks have been found. I am leaving them here at camp for safekeeping along with a few other belongings that I won’t be taking with me. The notebooks are a lifetime’s worth of knowledge, which I’m passing on to you.So reads an excerpt from the weatherworn letter discovered by nature enthusiast Teddy Keen on a recent trip to the Amazon, along with sketchbooks filled with details of extraordinary adventures and escapades, expedition advice, and survival methods, annotated with captivating colored-pencil drawings. It is thought that the sketchbooks were created for two young relatives of the author. Drawing on Teddy’s knowledge of the outdoors, the pages of the sketchbooks have been carefully transcribed for young readers, as they were originally intended. You’ll be transported by riveting adventure tales from around the globe, like being dragged off by a hyena in Botswana, surviving a Saharan dust storm, being woken by an intrepid emperor penguin in Antarctica, and coming face-to-face with a venomous bushmaster (one of the most dangerous snakes on the planet)—all told in lyrical prose and illustrations that wonder at the mysterious beauty of the wild. Having inspired the adventurous spirit in you, the Unknown Adventurer encourages you to set out on your own adventure with information on wild camping, rafting, exploration, and shelters and dens, plus tips on first aid and tying knots. Expert instructions on wilderness basics, like building a fire, what to do if you get lost, and how to build various types of shelters are accompanied by more specific skills culled from many years of experience, like baking campfire bread, creating a toothbrush from a twig, making a suture from soldier ants, and even how to pan for gold. Ahead of the release of the next book in the series, The Lost Book of Undersea Adventure, delve into the critically-acclaimed first book from the Unknown Adventurer, now in a new paperback edition. Inside is a treasure trove of knowledge that will ignite the spirit of adventure in readers young and old. REMEMBER: be good, be adventurous…and look after your parents.

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WINNER OF THE AUSTRALIAN INDIE BOOK AWARD FOR NONFICTIONPlayful and poignant . . . will be enjoyed by readers of the best dog tales, such asThe Art of Racing in the Rain, for its ability to evoke both the aggravation and deep love that dogs foster.BookPageIn this poignant, funny, and disarmingly honest memoir, one of the worlds most beloved storytellers, the number one New York Times bestselling author of The Book Thief, tells of his familys adoption of three troublesome rescue dogsa charming and courageous love story about making even the most incorrigible animals family.Theres a madman dog beside me, and the hounds of memory ahead of us . . .Its love and beasts and wild mistakes, and regret, but never to change things.What happens when the Zusak family opens their home to three big, wild, street-hardened dogsReuben, more wolf than hound; Archer, blond, beautiful, destructive; and the rancorously smiling Frosty, who walks like a rolling thunderstorm?The answer can only be chaos: There are street fights, park fights, public shamings, property damages, injuries, hospital visits, wellness checks, pure comedy, shocking tragedy, and carnage that must be read to be believed.There is a reckoning of shortcomings and failure, a strengthening of will, but most important of all, an explosion of loveand the joy and recognition of family.Three Wild Dogs (and the Truth) is a tender, motley, and exquisitely written memoir about the human need for both connection and disorder, a love letter to the animals who bring hilarity and beautybut also the visceral truth of the natural worldstraight to our doors and into our lives and change us forever.

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Jersey, 1943. Once a warm and neighbourly community, now German soldiers patrol the cobbled streets, imposing a harsh rule on the people of the island. Grace La Mottée, the island s only librarian, is ordered to destroy books which threaten the new regime. Instead, she hides the stories away in secret. Along with her headstrong best friend, postwoman Bea Rose, she wants to fight back. So she forms the wartime book club: a lifeline, offering fearful islanders the joy and escapism of reading. But as the occupation drags on, the women s quiet acts of bravery become more perilous - and more important - than ever before. And, when tensions turn to violence, they are forced to face the true, terrible cost of resistance . . . Based on astonishing real events, The Wartime Book Club is a love letter to the power of books in the darkest of times - as well as a moving page-turner that brings to life the remarkable, untold story of an island at war.EVERYONE LOVES THE WARTIME BOOK CLUB: Wish I could give it more stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I was utterly enthralled . . . it reminds us how strong we can be in the face of adversity ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tears, laughs and genuine love for all the characters in this book ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A heartwarming tale . . . shows against all odds and hardships people can survive ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Full of wonderful characters and their determination to get through the worst times ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐AND SO DO YOUR FAVOURITE AUTHORS... One of the very best books I ve read in a long time PETER JAMES Engaging RACHEL HORE Both heartwarming and heartbreaking GILL PAUL A poignant masterpiece MADELINE MARTIN A book to be savoured and remembered GILL THOMPSON

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Discover the healing power of nature in one boy #39;s heartbreaking and hopeful journey back from the wilderness.Bird fact no. 30: a nightingale song is one of the most beautiful sounds on the planet. Ten-year-old Jasper has been waiting all spring for his beloved nightingale to return to his garden and sing. But it #39;s not there, and neither is his sister, Rosie. His parents seem sad and preoccupied, so gathering his courage, his backpack and his treasured Book of Birds, Jasper sets out alone on a walk to find them both. The expedition takes Jasper through town and country, meeting a host of characters who are also searching for lost things. Helping his new friends, Jasper begins to see that he may not find what he is looking for when he reaches the journey #39;s end, but even in the darkest of moments, a nightingale #39;s song can be heard somewhere. A love letter to the natural world, Sarah Ann Juckes #39; stunning middle grade novel, illustrated by the award-winning Sharon King-Chai will have you turning the last page with tears in your eyes and a heart full of hope. For fans of Pax, Wonder and Wild Child.Praise for The Hunt for the Nightingale: ‘An incredibly moving story of feeling lost and finding your way again’ â • Lisa Thompson, author of Rollercoaster Boy ‘A clever, gentle adventure with a masterful plot that deals with the difficult subject of grief so poignantly’ â • Emma Carroll, author of The Week at World’s End ‘Will break your heart and mend it together again’ â • Piers Torday, author of The Last Wild ‘Full of hope, beauty ultimately a healing song to nature’ â • Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear ‘This poignant exploration of grief and denial seen through the eyes of a child is underpinned by lessons about kindness, acceptance and nature’ â • Daily Mail ‘The Hunt for the Nightingale is a beautiful tale of loss, love, and friendship. The voice of Jasper is masterfully crafted, making him an achingly endearing protagonist. Filled with wondrous bird facts and gorgeous illustrations, this book truly soars’ â • Joseph Elliot, author of The Good Hawk ‘Brave, unforgettable and beautiful’ â • Lauren St John, author of The White Giraffe ‘A stunning tale echoing fables of old that paints a portrait of grief with the lightest of touches’ â • Aisha Bushby, author of A Pocketful of Stars ‘A beautifully realised story . . . tender and hopeful’ â • Bookseller Editor’s Choice

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A love letter to the horror genre from many of the most influential and bestselling authors in the industry. For twenty-five years, Becky Siegel Spratford has worked as a librarian in Reader Advisory, training library workers all over the world on how to engage their patrons and readers, and to use her place as a horror expert and critic to get the word out to others; to bring even more readers into the horror fold. Why I Love Horror is a captivating anthology and heartfelt tribute to the horror genre featuring essays from several of the most celebrated contemporary horror writers including, Grady Hendrix, Paul Tremblay, Stephen Graham Jones, Josh Malerman, Victor LaValle, Tananarive Due, and Rachel Harrison.

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BY THE AUTHOR OF THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER TOMORROW, AND TOMORROW, AND TOMORROW Marvelously optimistic about the future of books and bookstores and the people who love both Washington PostA.J. Fikry, the grumpy owner of Island Books, is going through a hard time: his bookshop is failing, he has lost his beloved wife, and his prized possession - a rare first edition book has been stolen. Over time, he has given up on people, and even the books in his store, instead of offering solace, are yet another reminder of a world that is changing too rapidly.But one day A.J. finds two-year-old Maya sitting on the bookshop floor, with a note attached to her asking the owner to look after her. His life - and Maya s - is changed forever.Gabrielle Zevin s enchanting novel is a love letter to the world of books - an irresistible affirmation of why we read, and why we love.Readers say: A lovely uplifting book five star reader review Devoured in a day. So much heart and control. Love it five star reader review the writing style and characters made this novel a firm five stars five star reader review This book has become my absolute favourite and not just best of the year but ever. I had to make a new shelf for it on GoodReads. I was completely blown away by it five star reader review

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A Palestinian prisoner’s memoir of thirty years’ captivity, and a love letter to the wall that encircles and comforts him This is the story of a wall that somehow chose me as the witness of what it said and didNasser Abu Srour grew up in a refugee camp in the West Bank, on the outskirts of Bethlehem. As a child, he played in its shadow and explored the little world within the camp. As he grew older, he began questioning the boundaries that limited his existence.Later, sentenced to life in prison, with no hope of parole, he found himself surrounded by a physical wall. This is the story of how, over thirty years in captivity, he crafted a new definition of freedom. Turning to writings by philosophers as varied as Derrida, Kirkegaard and Freud, he begins to let go of freedom as a question that demanded an answer, in order to preserve it as a dream.The wall becomes his stable point of reference, his anchor, both physically and psychologically. As each year brings with it new waves of releases of prisoners, he dares to hope, and seeks refuge in the wall when these hopes are dashed. And, in a small miracle, he finds love with a lawyer from the outside – while in her absence, the wall is his solace and his curse.A testimony of how the most difficult of circumstances can build a person up instead of tearing them down, The Tale of a Wall is an extraordinary record of the vast confinement and power of the mind.

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Discover Mikhail Bugakov s classic literary love letter to the city of Kyiv.Drawing closely on Bulgakov s personal experiences of the horrors of civil war as a young doctor, The White Guard takes place in Kyiv, 1918, a time of turmoil and suffocating uncertainty as the Bolsheviks, Socialists and Germans fight for control of the city. It tells the story of the Turbins, a once-wealthy Russian family, as they are forced to come to terms with revolution and a new regime.Bulgakov s first novel, The White Guard is one of the greatest works of twentieth century Russian literature. As epic a chronicle of life and death in the Russian Empire as War and Peace. The tumultuous atmosphere of the Ukrainian revolution and civil war is brilliantly evoked Daily Telegraph

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Fall in love with Italy all over again.There are endless reasons to love Italy. This beautiful country has us hooked on morning espressos and afternoon spritzes, bowls of pasta and slices â “ oh, so many slices â “ of pizza. It has us wearing chic street style, admiring great art, driving gleaming sports cars. Heck, it even has us thinking about the Roman Empire. Italy has seduced us all, and weâ ™re here for it.In this love letter to the worldâ ™s favourite country, youâ ™ll find everything you know and love about Italy:HISTORY AND HERITAGE celebrate Italy s history, ancient UNESCO sites and Italian art, like masterpieces of the RenaissanceNATURAL BEAUTY explore Italyâ ™s beautiful regions, including the lakes, cities like Florence and Milan, and the mountainsFOOD AND DRINK celebrate the Italian cookbook, food culture and beloved drinks like Italian wineSOCIAL LIFE dive into everyday life, from the Italian language to la dolce vita traditionsFASHION AND DESIGN learn about Italian fashion, traditional crafts and architectureART AND CULTURE discover the literature, cinema and opera that define ItalyThis is not an Italy travel guide â “ itâ ™s a cultural companion, packed with striking photography, fascinating insights and real stories that bring Italy to life.Looking for travel gifts? The Italian Way is perfect for the culturally curious, lifelong learners and all those who want to live the Italian life.

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A Palestinian prisonerâ ™s memoir of thirty yearsâ ™ captivity, and a love letter to the wall that encircles and comforts him This is the story of a wall that somehow chose me as the witness of what it said and didNasser Abu Srour grew up in a refugee camp in the West Bank, on the outskirts of Bethlehem. As a child, he played in its shadow and explored the little world within the camp. As he grew older, he began questioning the boundaries that limited his existence. Later, sentenced to life in prison, with no hope of parole, he found himself surrounded by a physical wall.This is the story of how, over thirty years in captivity, he crafted a new definition of freedom. Turning to writings by philosophers as varied as Derrida, Kirkegaard and Freud, he begins to let go of freedom as a question that demanded an answer, in order to preserve it as a dream. The wall becomes his stable point of reference, his anchor, both physically and psychologically.As each year brings with it new waves of releases of prisoners, he dares to hope, and seeks refuge in the wall when these hopes are dashed. And, in a small miracle, he finds love with a lawyer from the outside â “ while in her absence, the wall is his solace and his curse.A testimony of how the most difficult of circumstances can build a person up instead of tearing them down, The Tale of a Wall is an extraordinary record of the vast confinement and power of the mind.

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Available now in paperback from the world s bestselling author - A collection of passionate, true stories about the power of reading. No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades. LEE CHILD_________________________________To be a bookseller or librarian . . .You have to play detective.Be a treasure hunter. A matchmaker. A brilliant listener.A person who creates a kind of magic by pulling a book from a shelf, handing it to someone and saying, You ve got to read this. You re going to love it .In this love letter to the heroes of literacy, James Patterson uncovers true stories from booksellers and librarians. Prepare to enter a world where you can feed your curiosities, discover new voices, and find whatever you need.Meet the smart and talented people who live between the shelves - and who can t wait to help you find your next great read._________________________________MORE PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON James Patterson is The Boss. End of. IAN RANKIN The master storyteller of our times HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON One of the greatest storytellers of all time PATRICIA CORNWELL Patterson is in a class by himself GUARDIAN

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From a star theoretical physicist, “a love letter to the wonderous universe we call home, and an urge to think critically about how we explore its depths” (Smithsonian Magazine) In The Disordered Cosmos, Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein shares her love for physics, from the Standard Model of Particle Physics and what lies beyond it, to the physics of melanin in skin, to the latest theories of dark matter—all with a new spin informed by history, politics, and the wisdom of Star Trek. One of the leading physicists of her generation, Prescod-Weinstein is also one of the first one hundred Black American women to earn a PhD from a department of physics. Her vision of the cosmos is vibrant, buoyantly nontraditional, and grounded in Black feminist traditions.

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A 2023 Lambda Literary Award Finalist in NonfictionAn Electric Literature “Most Anticipated LGBTQ+ Book of 2022” SelectionA love letter to the legendary Black and Latinx LGBTQ underground subculture, uncovering its abundant legacy and influence in popular culture.What is Ballroom? Not a song, a documentary, a catchphrase, a TV show, or an individual pop star. It is an underground subculture founded over a century ago by LGBTQ African American and Latino men and women of Harlem. Arts-based and intersectional, it transcends identity, acting as a fearless response to the systemic marginalization of minority populations.Ricky Tucker pulls from his years as a close friend of the community to reveal the complex cultural makeup and ongoing relevance of house and Ballroom, a space where trans lives are respected and applauded, and queer youth are able to find family and acceptance. With each chapter framed as a “category” (Vogue, Realness, Body, et al.), And the Category Is . . . offers an impressionistic point of entry into this subculture, its deeply integrated history, and how it’s been appropriated for mainstream audiences. Each category features an exclusive interview with fierce LGBTQ/POC Ballroom members—Lee Soulja, Benjamin Ninja, Twiggy Pucci Garçon, and more—whose lives, work, and activism drive home that very category.At the height of public intrigue and awareness about Ballroom, thanks to TV shows like FX’s Pose, Tucker’s compelling narratives help us understand its relevance in pop culture, dance, public policy with regard to queer communities, and so much more. Welcome to the norm-defying realness of Ballroom.

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Striking THE TIMES Uplifting and moving BBC RADIO 2 A meditation on connection between humans and animals, and the homes we make in wild places. I was completely immersed KATHERINE MAYCatherine Munro transforms her life when she moves to Shetland to study the hardy ponies who call this archipelago home. Over the course of her first year, she is welcomed into the rhythms and routines that characterise life at the edge of the world.When faced with personal loss, Catherine finds comfort and connection in the shared lives of the people, animals and wild landscapes of Shetland. Ponies at the Edge of the World is a heartfelt love letter to the beauty and resilience of these magical ponies and their native land. This is a stunning book on community, hope and finding home.

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**Winner of the William Hill 2018 Sports Book of the Year Award**A Sunday Times Book of the Year and Telegraph Best Book of 2018 Extraordinary Clare BaldingThe poignant, life-affirming story of a determined boy, a visionary coach, and how the dream of a record-breaking Channel swim became realityEltham, South London. 1984: the hot fug of the swimming pool and the slow splashing of a boy learning to swim but not yet wanting to take his foot off the bottom. Fast-forward four years. Photographers and family wait on the shingle beach as a boy in a bright orange hat and grease-smeared goggles swims the last few metres from France to England. He has been in the water for twelve agonizing hours, encouraged at each stroke by his coach, John Bullet, who has become a second father. This is the story of a remarkable friendship between a coach and a boy, and a love letter to the intensity and freedom of childhood.

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________________________ A beautiful and luminous love letter to the night sky.  - Julian Hoffman, author of IrreplaceableMoonlight, starlight, the ethereal glow of snow in winter ... When you flick off a switch, other forms of light begin to reveal themselves. In this beautifully written exploration of the power of the lights of night, Matt Gaw ventures forth into darkness to find out exactly what we re missing when we fill our world with artificial glow, obliterating the subtler natural lights that have guided us and wildlife for millennia. Walking by the light of the moon in Suffolk and under the scattered buckshot of starlight in Scotland; braving the darkest depths of Dartmoor and the glare of 24/7 London, Under the Stars is an inspirational and immersive call to reconnect with the natural world - and to switch off. We only need to step outside to find that, in darkness, the world lights up. Let s look up together. ________________________ Enchanting, fascinating and written with real soul and sensitivity.  - Rob Cowen, author of Common Ground Lyrical, warm, and suffused with the magic of the night - Patrick Barkham, author of The Butterfly Isles One of the most inspiring of our young nature writers, with a highly original journey into darkness and night  - Stephen Moss, naturalist and author of The Robin: A Biography

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The latest in the perennially popular line of Studio Ghibli artbooks, which includes interviews, concept sketches, and finished animation cels from classics such as Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro. The Wind Rises is Miyazaki’s love letter to the power of flight and the imagination, an examination of the rise of Japan’s military might in the years leading up to the Second World War, and a call for worldwide peace and harmony in the face of destruction. This book captures the art of the film, from conception to production, and features in-depth interviews with the filmmakers.

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An exhilarating and searing memoir about life as a professional female footballer - and a beautiful examination of the joy and pain of serious athleticsâ ˜Will appeal to readers ready and willing to embrace the deep affinities among the craft and discipline of sportâ ™ TLSIn The Striker and the Clock, Georgia Cloepfil tells the story of her life in football: the triumph, the exhilaration, the deep bonds between teammates, and also the years of self-denial, exile and dedication, in which players try in vain to outpace a clock that ticks down toward an indeterminate ending.Threading between floodlit pitches, sparse dorm rooms, and doctorâ ™s offices, Cloepfil outlines an obsessive pursuit: one that sees her begin each day by touching the ball a thousand times, running sprints alone on empty fields and practicing near-constant visualization and revisualization of triumph and despair.What emerges is a profound meditation on what it is to have a body, and what it is to have the compulsion to push it to do the near impossible; and a love letter to the motivations, joys, pains and desires of a beautiful game. Georgia Cloepfil has written a nimble, breathtaking book about the beautiful game, and about her beautiful, brutal life playing it Louisa Thomas, sports writer for the New Yorker With the deft and determined movements of a seasoned player, Georgia Cloepfil writes about what it means to endure and what it means to leave a sport behind Leanne Shapton

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Reading the Room is Paul Yamazaki s love letter to the work of bookselling and an engaged life of the mind. Over twenty-four hours, Paul Yamazaki leads us through the stacks of storied City Lights Booksellers in San Francisco; the care and prowess of his approach to book buying; his upbringing in a Japanese American family in Southern California and moving to San Francisco at the height of revolutionary foment; working with legendary figures in the book publishing industry like Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Sonny Mehta, and others; and his vision for the future of bookselling. Navigating building trust with readers and nurturing relationships across the literary industry, Yamazaki testifies to the value of generosity, sharing knowledge, and dialogue in a life devoted to books.

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From one of the world s great storytellers and author of The Book Thief, Markus Zusak, this is a tender, motley and exquisitely written memoir about dogs, love and nature.What happens when the Zusaks open their family home to three big, wild, pound-hardened dogs - Reuben, a wolf at your door with a hacksaw; Archer, blond, beautiful, deadly; and the rancorously smiling Frosty, who walks like a rolling thunderstorm?The answer can only be chaos: there are street fights, park fights, public shamings, property trashing, bodily injuries, stomach pumping, purest comedy, shocking tragedy, and carnage that needs to be seen to be believed . . . not to mention the odd police visit at some ungodly hour of the morning.There is a reckoning of shortcomings and failure, a strengthening of will, but most important of all, an explosion of love - and the joy and recognition of family.Three Wild Dogs (and the truth) is the human need for both connection and disorder; but it s also a love letter to the animals who bring hilarity and beauty - but also the visceral truth of the natural world - straight to our doors and into our lives, and change us forever.

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Discover the definitive visual journey of the Mediterranean in this stunning photographic hardback that explores exciting cities, beautiful beaches and idyllic landscapes in southern Spain, the Adriatic and beyond. Roam secret paradises in Ibiza, gaze at overlooked ancient ruins in Greece, explore souks and medinas in the Middle East. With over 30 must-visit Mediterranean cities and islands to discover, plus 15 weekend-long road trip itineraries and beautiful photography throughout: this magnificent book presents the ultimate visual exploration of the world s most breathtaking regions. Inside The Mediterranean: Introduces over 30 significant cities and islands in the Mediterranean Includes 15 weekend-long road trip itinerariesOn-the-ground travel writers share recommendations and tips on where to eat and what to see Local voices offer insights into customs and traditions with stories from chefs, architects, curators and craftspeople Features stunning photography throughout with hand-drawn illustrated maps and original artwork by Anna TzortziContents cover: Spain; France; Italy; the Adriatic (Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro, Albania); Greece; Turkey; Eastern Mediterranean (Cyprus, Syria, Lebanon, Israel and Palestinian Territories); Southeast Mediterranean (Malta, Egypt, Libya); North Africa (Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco) Â For the ultimate love letter to the Mediterranean, look no further than this visually inspiring guide to one of the world s most mesmerising regions â ” the perfect gift or self-purchase for anyone looking to explore the Mediterranean way of life.

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An absorbing love letter to the English apple tree...lyrical and joyful - TLS A delightful book - Sunday TimesShortlisted for the André Simon Food and Drink Book Award 2016A Radio 4 Book of the Week Wonderful, revelatory ... very moving - Sheila Dillon, BBC Radio 4 His ability to laugh at himself, openness to wonder and willingness to go wherever the search takes him make Brown an engaging writer and The Apple Orchard an entertaining journey - Mail on SundayTaking us through the seasons in England s apple-growing heartlands, this magical book uncovers the stories and folklore of our most familiar fruit. An orchard is not a field. It s not a forest or a copse. It couldn t occur naturally; it s definitely cultivated. But an orchard doesn t override the natural order: it enhances it, dresses it up. It demonstrates that man and nature together can - just occasionally - create something more beautiful and (literally) more fruitful than either could alone. The vivid brightness of the laden trees, studded with jewels, stirs some deep race memory and makes the heart leap. Here is bounty, and excitement.

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Georgia Summer s magical bookshop is my new favourite place LAINI TAYLOR Mesmerizing and magical SARAH BETH DURST Darkly whimsical and utterly heartwrenching V. L. BOVALINOTHE BOOKSHOP MUST HAVE AN OWNER . . .If you want a story that will change your life, Chiron s bookshop is where you go. For those lucky enough to grace its doors, it s a glimpse into a world of deadly bargains and powerful, magical books.For Cassandra Fairfax, it s a reminder of everything she lost, when Chiron kicked her out and all but shuttered the shop. Since then, she s used her skills in less . . . ethical ways, trading stolen books and magical readings to wealthy playboys looking for power money can t buy.Then Chiron dies. And if Cassandra knows anything, it s this: the bookshop must always have an owner.To restore the shop, she ll need the help of Lowell Sharpe, a rival bookseller who is everything Cassandra is not - and knows it, too.But as she is plunged into a world of unscrupulous collectors, deadly ink magic and shady societies, a dark force threatens to unravel the bookshops entirely . . . Rich, dark and romantic, The Bookshop Below is a must read for everyone who believes in the magic of books M. A. KUZNIAR A love letter to the power of words CATELYN WILSON Lavish, beguiling, and altogether the sort of enchanted book you d expect to find in the shadowy corner of a curious shop SYLVIE CATHRALLREADERS LOVE THE BOOKSHOP BELOW This book comes alive with believable characters, all with secrets and questionable pasts ????? This book has everything I want in a slower paced fantasy ????? Absolutely ate this book up. 10/10 ????? A murder mystery, magical bookshop and rivals to lovers this was the perfect start to Autumn ????? Like curling up with a cup of tea in a bookstore that might also curse you ????? A must read for every booklover! ????? A book about bookshops - pure indulgent magic from start to finish ?????

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In DOOM: THE DARK AGES, players will step into the bloodstained boots of the Slayer in this never-before-seen dark and sinister medieval war against Hell. This full-colour art book overflows with behind-the-scenes artwork created for the latest entry of the quintessential first-person shooter series. Explore the development of the blood-soaked action experience - including an ever-expanding bestiary and arsenal - in glorious detail accompanied by codices that further analyse the visceral and exciting content! THE ART OF DOOM: THE DARK AGES is a gloriously gore-encrusted and beautifully bone-crushing love letter to the first-person shooter genre and an indispensable addition to any DOOM fan s collection!

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Features an exclusive interview with beloved author Judy Blume!_______________________________________To be a bookseller or librarian . . .You have to play detective.Be a treasure hunter. A matchmaker. A brilliant listener.A person who creates a kind of magic by pulling a book from a shelf, handing it to someone and saying, You ve got to read this. You re going to love it .In this love letter to the heroes of literacy, James Patterson uncovers true stories from booksellers and librarians. Prepare to enter a world where you can feed your curiosities, discover new voices, and find whatever you need.Meet the smart and talented people who live between the shelves - and who can t wait to help you find your next great read._________________________________PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades. LEE CHILD James Patterson is The Boss. End of. IAN RANKIN The master storyteller of our times HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON One of the greatest storytellers of all time PATRICIA CORNWELL Patterson is in a class by himself GUARDIAN

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Kamaria loves nature but can a thirteen-year-old dreamer really make a difference? This summer, her life will change forever when she discovers extraordinary mythical creatures who need her help ... A story of family, secrets and nature in peril for readers who love to be inspired. A heartfelt, fantastical eco-quest GuardianThirteen-year-old Kamaria lives for nature and dreams of attending an eco-camp abroad. But Kamaria s overprotective parents worry about exploring in her hometown, so how likely is that? Then summer is turned upside down by a visiting cousin who isn t shy about bending the rules ...When strange mythical creatures appear to Kamaria, desperately seeking her help, she knows she must find a safe haven for them. Can the cousins put aside their differences to help each other do what they love? And will Kamaria find her voice to make a change?An empowering heartfelt love-letter to the natural world, inspiring everyone to believe in being the change they seek. You can make a difference!

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A powerful tribute to female solidarity that you won t be able to stop thinking about GLAMOUR An ode to how women support, protect and uphold each other in a misogynistic world. Read then pass it on STYLIST Took my breath away from the first page and did not let go of me till the very last NIKITA GILL There is no singular experience of womanhood and we create the chain to remind ourselves of this. We stand beside each other in such a way that we may say, Tell me your story as a woman, and yours, and yours, and yours . . . One cold January day, Chimene Suleyman walks out of an abortion clinic to find her boyfriend has vanished. Later she watches as her building s CCTV shows him calmly removing his belongings from her home, erasing himself from the life he has destroyed. Then she discovers he has done this before. But this is not his story. Told with breathtaking clarity and tenderness, The Chain is a love letter to the sisterhood that formed despite (and in spite of) a man who deceived dozens of women. Suleyman shows us just how fiercely women shelter and strengthen one another in a society that asks them to sacrifice themselves for men.

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Inspired by forests, leaves, roots, and seeds, The Language of Trees is a gorgeously illustrated collection, a love letter to the wonder of trees â “ and how they make our world, stretch our minds and rewild our landscapes and lives.

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The best queer history book you ll read this year.LONGLISTED FOR THE BREAD ROSES AWARDShoulder to Shoulder is a love letter to the LGBTQ+ pioneers of solidarity and coalition. Offering a new global look at forgotten moments when those from marginalised backgrounds stood shoulder to shoulder to build a better future for all.Through astounding research and fascinating storytelling, author and journalist Jake Hall takes us into the world of these trailblazers, bringing their tales to life and exploring both the inexplicable joys and brutal realities in their fights for justice. Spanning movements from the Black Panthers coalition with the Gay Liberation Front in the US to queer solidarity groups in Argentina, Spain, France and Germany; from trans fights for abortion rights to the Pride support for miners strikes in the UK, Shoulder to Shoulder is for anyone who loved Bad Gays, Natives or Poverty Safari and is hungry for a fresh perspective on queer history.

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A deliciously irreverent and humorous insiderâ ™s account of 25 years working at the very top of British political televisionâ ˜What Rob Burley doesn t know about political interviewing isn t worth knowingâ ™ â “ Andrew Neilâ ˜A delicious readâ ™ â “ Emily Maitlis He writes beautifully â “ Jeremy Paxman Very funnyâ ™ â “ Steve Coogan An excellent book â “ James O Brien He writes brilliantly â “ Adam BuxtonWhy Is This Lying Bastard Lying to Me? is a deliciously irreverent insiderâ ™s account of a career spent trying to get straight answers from politicians, offering a unique insight into the British political class during a time when no one appears to be telling the truth.This book is Rob Burleyâ ™s love letter to the political interview and, with the help of exclusive conversations with TV giants from Jeremy Paxman and Andrew Neil to Andrew Marr and Emily Maitlis, it will take you inside the process like never before.

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New York Times Bestseller“Both deeper and more democratic than The Elements of Style” —Adam Haslett, Financial Times“A guided tour through some of the most beautiful, arresting sentences in the English language.” —SlateIn this entertaining and erudite gem, world-class professor and New York Times columnist Stanley Fish offers both sentence craft and sentence pleasure, skills invaluable to any writer (or reader). Like a seasoned sportscaster, Fish marvels at the adeptness of finely crafted sentences and breaks them down into digestible morsels, giving readers an instant play-by-play. Drawing on a wide range of great writers, from Philip Roth to Antonin Scalia to Jane Austen, How to Write a Sentence is much more than a writing manual—it is a spirited love letter to the written word, and a key to understanding how great writing works. It is a book that will stand the test of time.

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This book isn t a memoir. It is a love letter to the phenomenon of autistic hyperfixation. In What I Want to Talk About popular autism advocate Pete Wharmby takes readers on a journey through his special interests, illuminating the challenges of autistic experience along the way. Funny, revealing, celebratory and powerful in equal measure, this is a book that will resonate with many, and which should be required reading for anyone who wants to understand autism with more accuracy and empathy.

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A timeless introduction to Thich Nhat Hanh s most important teachings, this spiritual classic reveals the connection between peace in oneself and peace in the world.Being Peace was one of Thich Nhat Hanh s first books published in the United States. Intended for peace activists and as a commentary on the peace movement of the time, the book became a sensation, and continues to be an indispensable guide along the path more than thirty years later, as Thich Nhat Hanh himself has become an internationally renowned spiritual leader. Translated into more than thirty languages and with half a million copies sold in the US alone, reading Being Peace is like drinking a cool glass of water on a hot day. Many of the hallmarks of Thich Nhat Hanh s teaching appear here for the first time, in his trademark clear and steady style. The book s opening has become one of his most widely quoted teachings: Life is filled with suffering, but it is also filled with many wonders, such as the blue sky, the sunshine, the eyes of a baby. To suffer is not enough. Available in this stunning hardcover commemorative edition for the first time and with a new foreword from Dr. Jane Goodall, this is the perfect introduction to Thich Nhat Hanh s work, for yourself or for your loved ones.

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The renowned Zen master and peace activist introduces a Buddhist approach to practicing authentic love in our everyday lives In this eye-opening guide, Zen monk Thich Nhat Hanh offers timeless insight into the nature of real love. With simplicity, warmth, and directness, he explores the four key aspects of love as described in the Buddhist tradition: lovingkindness, compassion, joy, and freedom—explaining how to experience them in our day-to-day lives. He also emphasizes that in order to love in a real way, we must first learn how to be fully present in our lives, and he offers simple techniques from the Buddhist tradition that anyone can use to establish the conditions of love. Thich Nhat Hanh, a Vietnamese Zen Buddhist monk, is an internationally known author, poet, scholar, and peace activist who was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by Martin Luther King Jr.

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In this beautifully written book, Buddhist monk and Nobel Peace Prize nominee Thich Nhat Hanh explains how to acquire the skills of mindfulness. Once we have these skills, we can slow our lives down and discover how to live in the moment - even simple acts like washing the dishes or drinking a cup of tea may be transformed into acts of meditation.Thich Nhat Hanh s gentle anecdotes and practical exercises help us to arrive at greater self-understanding and peacefulness, whether we are beginners or advanced students. Irrespective of our particular religious beliefs, we can begin to reap the immense benefits that meditation has been scientifically proven to offer. We can all learn how to be mindful and experience the miracle of mindfulness for ourselves.

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WITH A NEW FOREWORD BY PROFESSOR MARK WILLIAMS, UNIVERSITY OF OXFORDThe Miracle of Mindfulness is a modern classic. In this life-changing book, Buddhist monk and Nobel Peace Prize nominee Thich Nhat Hanh explains how to practise mindfulness. Once we know how to be mindful, we can slow ourselves down and start living in the moment. Even simple acts such as washing the dishes or drinking a cup of tea can be transformed into acts of meditation. Whatever our beliefs, we can begin to reap the immense benefits that meditation has been scientifically proven to offer.Thich Nhat Hanh s unique calligraphy, especially created for this beautiful new edition, accompanies his words of wisdom. A chronology details the important moments in his life, and rare photographs illustrate key moments.This is a book to treasure and the perfect gift for those you love and care for.

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Thich Nhat Hanh does not merely teach peace; Thich Nhat Hanh is peace Elizabeth GilbertWhen we re not held in the grip of fear, we can truly embrace the gifts of life.Learn how to overcome the worries, insecurities and fears that hold you back in this perspective-shifting book. Drawing on his years of experience as a celebrated Zen master, Thich Nhat Hanh shows that by mastering the practices of mindfulness you can learn to identify the sources of pain that cause fear and move past them to live a mindful and happy life. The monk who taught the world mindfulness Time

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â ˜The monk who taught the world mindfulness TimeHow to Listen is part of a charming series of books from Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, exploring the essential foundations of mindful meditation and practice.In How to Listen, Thich Nhat Hanh demonstrates how deep listening is a fundamental building block of good communication. With clear and gentle guidance, we learn how truly listening â “ to ourselves, to each other, to Mother Earth, and to the many â ˜bells of mindfulnessâ ™ that are available to us in each moment â “ is the foundation of our practice, an expression of love and a solution to our deepest and most urgent large-scale conflicts.

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Thich Nhat Hanh is the subject of the major documentary Walk With Me narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch Thich Nhat Hanh is a holy man...a scholar of immense intellectual capacity Martin Luther KingLearn how to bring love and compassion into an angry situation.Many of us don t know how to handle strong emotions and our distorted perceptions can make us feel angry or filled with despair. Here, the father of mindfulness teaches us to look deeply at the root of our anger. To see clearly, we must calm down. He shows us how, when insight is born, we will be free.How To Fight is a pocket-sized guide to life by one of the best known Zen masters in the world, who was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.

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A comforting book that will offer relief to anyone moving through intense grief and loss, Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh shares accessible, healing words of wisdom to transform our suffering. In the immediate aftermath of a loss, sometimes it is all we can do to keep breathing. With his signature clarity and compassion, Thich Nhat Hanh will guide you through the storm of emotions surrounding the death of a loved one. How To Live When A Loved One Dies offers powerful practices such as mindful breathing that will help you reconcile with death and loss, feel connected to your loved one long after they have gone and transform your grief into healing and joy.

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The new book in the popular How to series from the father of mindfulness, Thich Nhat Hanh. The monk who taught the world mindfulness Time In this enlightening series world-renowned spiritual leader Thich Nhat Hanh shares the essential foundations of mindful practice and meditation.

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Autor je nejvýznamnějším vietnamským zenovým mistrem, básníkem a bývalým vedoucím buddhistické mírové delegace, zakladatelem Řádu Tiep Hien a Buddhistické university Van Hanh. Ve své knize učí, jak meditovat v každodenním životě. Thich Nhat Hanh se narodil v r. 1926 v Thua Thien ve Vietnamu. V období dospívání odešel z domova, aby se stal zenovým mnichem, v r. 1942 vstoupil do kláštera Tu Hieu. V r. 1964 založil v tehdejším Saigonu Buddhistickou univerzitu Van Hanh a Řád Tiep Hien. V témže roce zde založil, společně se skupinou univerzitních profesorů a studentů, Školu mládeže pro sociální služby založenou na buddhistických principech nenásilí a soucitné aktivity. Po skončení války sdružovaly tyto sbory více než deset tisíc mnichů, mnišek a mladých sociálních pracovníků, kteří pomáhali opravovat rozbombardované vesnice, stavěli školy a nemocnice, pomáhali rodinám bez domova a organizovali zemědělská družstva. R. 1966 jej pozvalo Společenství smíření a Cornellova univerzita na turné po USA, aby americkou veřejnost obeznámil s nesmírným utrpením svého lidu. Pro svou nekompromisní neutralitu se pak nemohl vrátit do vlasti (rodnou zemi mu bylo umožněno navštívit až v roce 2005). Usadil se proto ve Francii, kde mu byl r. 1983 udělen azyl. Poblíž Bordeaux založil zenové středisko Plum Village a stal se hlavou malého společenství adeptů meditace a mírových aktivistů. Podílel se mj. i na organizaci meditačních kurzů, jejichž náplní byla psychoterapie jak amerických veteránů, účastníků vietnamské války, tak i vietnamských uprchlíků. V r. 1967 byl Martinem Lutherem Kingem ml. nominován na Nobelovu cenu míru. Nhat Hanh je autorem více než šedesáti knih v angličtině, francouzštině a vietnamštině, z nichž několik bylo přeloženo i do češtiny (Mír v nás jako první z nich v r. 1992). V tomto sborníku přednášek, určených americkým mírovým aktivistům a adeptům meditace, podrobně rozebírá význam míru v sobě pro mír ve světě. Každý den děláme, žijeme věci, které mají co dělat s mírem. Jestliže si uvědomujeme svůj způsob života, svůj způsob spotřeby, svůj pohled na věci, budeme vědět, jak mít v sobě mír právě teď, v okamžiku, ve kterém žijeme. Máme-li v sobě mír, jsme-li šťastní, můžeme se usmívat, a každý v naší rodině a v celé společnosti bude mít z našeho úsměvu užitek.

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