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Here is a beautiful gift book that transports adults into the quiet mystery of nature. For each day of the month, the reader is treated to an inspirational quotation from the likes of Muir and Thoreau, sensitively highlighted with a stunning color photograph by award-winning Sierra Club Calendar veteran John Hendrickson.
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Thoughtful reminding .............1999-06-25
It's a lovely book. Through his steps, we can really appreciate and feel the real nature, no matter when we are with trees, river, mountains... In addition to that, there are several beautiful poems in it, you can't miss it!
A beautiful book,shows how to get in touch with nature.......1998-09-27
This is a wonderful book which reveals how to get in touch with yourself through your natural surroundings.It teaches silent meditation and how to become one with all you see. This is a great book for children.Observing children observing nature is a thrill in itself.
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1991 Audio Cassette Accompanied By 1987 Softcover Book Of Same Title
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Physiological Determinants of Crop Growth
D.A.Charles- Edwards
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ASIN: 0121693600 |
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The handy pocket-size guide is packed with useful information, tips and recommendations, accompanied by color photographs, charts and maps for the first-time traveller who wants to experience the major highlights that Vietnam has to offer. This travel book surpasses other guides in that it incorporates essential information in an easy-to-carry and easy-to-read format that is attractive and
useful at the same time. It provides a visitor with an invaluable introduction to Vietnam by concisely highlighting the country’s ‘must see’ areas in a practical and user-friendly format, thus encouraging the tourist to make the most of his/her available time. All the essential information you need to get around an unfamiliar country is compacted into useful and practical ‘At-a-Glance’ sections at the end of each chapter. The fold-out map of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia is ideal for tourists and visitors. In addition to the main map of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia, it features 7 detailed area maps, 2 site plans and 12 town plans.
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ahhhh.......2007-07-26
Not that great... very brief overviews of the cities. I was disappointed. If you're going to Vietnam, skip this book- many other great travel books out there that will help much better than this one.
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Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia Travel Pack
John Hoskin
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ASIN: 1843302845 |
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Offers exceptional value for money by combining Guide and Map in a pocket-sized plastic wallet.
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Evolutionary Developmental Biology - Second Edition
B.K. Hall
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The Shape of Life: Genes, Development, and the Evolution of Animal Form
ASIN: 0412785803 |
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Although evolutionary developmental biology is a new field, its origins lie in the last century; the search for connections between embryonic development (ontogeny) and evolutionary change (phylogeny) has been a long one. Evolutionary developmental biology is however more than just a fusion of the fields of developmental and evolutionary biology. It forges a unification of genomic, developmental, organismal, population and natural selection approaches to evolutionary change. It is concerned with how developmental processes evolve; how evolution produces novel structures, functions and behaviours; and how development, evolution and ecology are integrated to bring about and stabilize evolutionary change.
The previous edition of this title, published in 1992, defined the terms and laid out the field for evolutionary developmental biology. This field is now one of the most active and fast growing within biology and this is reflected in this second edition, which is more than twice the length of the original and brought completely up to date. There are new chapters on major transitions in animal evolution, expanded coverage of comparative embryonic development and the inclusion of recent advances in genetics and molecular biology.
The book is divided into eight parts which:
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With over one hundred illustrations and photographs, extensive cross-referencing between chapters and boxes for ancillary material, this latest edition will be of immense interest to graduate and advanced undergraduate students in cell, developmental and molecular biology, and in zoology, evolution, ecology and entomology; in fact anyone with an interest in this new and increasingly important and interdisciplinary field which unifies biology.
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Elementary organic chemistry;: A brief course
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Investigation of Aeronautical and Engineering Component Failures
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Failure analysis has grown enormously in it scope and utility in recent years. Developments in materials characterization techniques have made the job of a failure analyst easier and more precise, but it still requires not only a strong background in materials science and engineering, but also practical experience--or at least a strong understanding of past failures. Investigation of Aeronautical and Engineering Component Failures offers a systematic presentation of the principles, tools, and techniques of failure analysis and their use in identifying the root cause of failure. The first part of the book presents the technical intricacies of failure analysis, including fracture feature analysis, important aspects of component design and material selection, the origin and control of various defects in metallic materials, and the operational abuses and maintenance deficiencies that often cause premature failures. The second part presents 37 classic case studies covering all of the commonly observed failure modes and causes in metallic components. The emphasis here is on the experimental approach, the interpretation of experimental results, and the logic involved in identifying the root cause of failure. Failure analysis can be a difficult, if not daunting, task. Author A. Venugopal Reddy's three decades of investigative experience brings not only authority to this presentation, but also a rare insight that will deepen your understanding and solidify your ability to effectively analyze real component failures.
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One of the two most important texts of the Hindu religion, The Upanishads are ancient accounts of mystical revelations and remain the primary source of spiritual guidance for millions of believers today.
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The Advaita Vedanta "Textbook".......2007-09-19
The Upanishads holds the core teachings of Advaita Vedanta - Brahman is all there is. It is a good book to be read by any serious seeker - along with Nisargadatta. The book has many footnotes which attempt to explain the meanings behind much of the commentary.
This particular translation of the Upanishads is a highly recommended read.
Reality.......2005-01-16
The Atman is the Soul. It is our real Self, God residing within us. We are to submerge the ego, and discover the Atman (Self). Uncovering the Self leads to nirvana, or enlightenment. This is the essence of this book. We will differentiate between what is Real (unchanging)and what is illusory (changeable). And as Jesus said, the Truth will set you free ...
Good.......2004-09-12
I used to think that for reason Upanishads were huge texts, but author explained that upanishads are found in the end of vedas. It is beauty piece of work. when they are not sure, they will have a footnote and tell you that what could the other translation could have meant. It only happened 2-3 times. They are very enlightening. Brahman (God) is everywhere, literally. =)
Not All Translations the Same.......2004-03-14
Years ago I picked up a translation of the Upanishads because I wanted to understand Vedanta. I read that translation and struggled through it. It wasn't particularly interesting and was often confusing. The commentaries were long, painful and boring. I felt disappointed. I thought the Upanishads and the Great Vedanta would be more powerful than this. I pursued other teachings.
A few months ago I saw this little book and picked it up out of curiosity for some reason. I don't know why. I already had another copy of the Upanishads and didn't really care for it. But this little book hit me with much greater force. It was so significant. Yes the self, of course, yes..the self is one...The reading was so clear and powerful. I bought it immediately, brought it home, and compared it with the other translation. It's the translation that was the difference. It wasn't that I had suddenly matured and was now ready to hear this teaching because the other translation is still confusing to me. Not all translations are the same. What had been confusing to understand before, now became clear. Even if you don't agree with me that this translation is a good one, seek out various translations of the Upanishads and see which one is the clearest for you. Now, I truly believe the Upanishads are one of the most significant teachings this "World" has ever known. This translation has no commentary. It is so clear you don't need a commentary. It's also cheap and handy. With sacred texts from the past it pays to check out various translations and even formats for ease of reading and understanding.
Shines like a beacon in a distant shore.......2004-02-19
A long, long time ago I lost this book, an older edition, during a trip. Its content shines like a beacon in a distant shore. I really missed it. No other one is so well written like this pocket. But now it's back and I've found it right here. At Amazon, of course!!
I've bought mine in a hurry, because this book is unforgettable.
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The essense of the twelve principle Upanishads.......2005-12-13
_If you have ever been intimidated by the multi-volume scholarly translations of the Upanishads, then this book is for you. I still marvel at how Prabhavananda and Manchester managed to encapsulate so much of the core content and meaning of the twelve principle Upanishads in such a slim volume. Yet they did- and it works.
_Of course if you truly understand these oldest of mystical scriptures then you could condense them down still further to:
Brahma is true, the world is false,
The soul is Brahma and nothing else.
_Or if that is a bit wordy for you, then you can sum up the Upanishads, and all the Vedas, with: "Tat tvam asi" (Thou art that.)
_Most people need to work up to the true understanding of these statements with a bit more commentary, however....
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Upanishads Breath of Eternal
Swami Prabhavananda
Manufacturer: Signet Book
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The essense of the 12 principle Upanishads.......2004-01-24
If you have ever been intimidated by the multi-volume scholarly translations of the Upanishads, then this book is for you. I still marvel at how Prabhavananda and Manchester managed to encapsulate so much of the core content and meaning of the twelve principle Upanishads in such a slim volume. Yet they did- and it works.
Of course if you truly understand these oldest of mystical scriptures then you could condense them down still further to:
Brahma is true, the world is false,
The soul is Brahma and nothing else.
Or if that is a bit wordy for you, then you can sum up the Upanishads, and all the Vedas, with: "Tat tvam asi" (Thou art that.)
Most people need to work up to the true understanding of these statements with a bit more commentary, however....
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The essence of the twelve principle Upanishads.......2007-03-03
_If you have ever been intimidated by the multi-volume scholarly translations of the Upanishads, then this book is for you. I still marvel at how Prabhavananda and Manchester managed to encapsulate so much of the core content and meaning of the twelve principle Upanishads in such a slim volume. Yet they did- and it works. This translation was originally produced in 1948 for the Vedanta Society of Southern California but it still holds up as one of the best. I have reread this book more times than I can remember- and yet I still reach new realizations in the interwoven, holographic whole. It isn't dogma or theology- it is the direct experience of saints and seers who have touched on divine union transcendent of time.
_Of course if you truly understand these oldest of mystical scriptures then you could condense them down still further to:
Brahman is true, the world is false,
The soul is Brahman and nothing else.
_Or if that is a bit wordy for you, then you can sum up the Upanishads, and all the Vedas, with: "Tat tvam asi" (Thou art that.)
_Most people need to work up to the true understanding of these statements with a bit more commentary, however....
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The Principal Texts Selected and Translated from the Original Sanskrit, A Mentor Religious Classic
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