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A Cup of Buddha: reflections on truth discusses how to take the
journey toward inner peace, toward truth in entertaining, simple
language beyond the abstract and mystical concepts typically found
in eastern philosophy books. The book applies eastern philosophy to
western living utilizing pop culture and music metaphors to explore
dense topics in an easy to digest format. Individuals are restless,
and unhappy. We search for the water to put out our fire of
discontent filling this space with self help books, food, new cars,
relationships, and more, all with short term satisfaction but our
fire still burns. We look outward, we look to others, yet the fire
rages. A Cup of Buddha: reflections on truth addresses this fire
within each of us, exploring the actual journey toward truth,
understanding that each moment in life is everything, and we alone
ultimately make this choice toward happiness.
Born in 1922, Kenny Thomas Sr. has been a trapper, firefighter,
road builder, river-freight hauler, and soldier. Today he is a
respected elder and member of a northern Athabaskan tribal group
residing in Tanacross, Alaska. As a song and dance leader for the
Tanacross community, Thomas has been teaching village traditions at
an annual culture camp for more than twenty years. Over a
three-year period, folklorist Craig Mishler conducted a series of
interviews with Thomas about his life experiences. Crow Is My Boss
is the fascinating result of this collaboration. Written in a style
that reflects the dialogue between Thomas and Mishler, Crow Is My
Boss retains the authenticity of Thomas's voice, capturing his
honesty and humor. Thomas reveals biographical details, performs
and explains traditional folktales and the potlatch tradition, and
discusses ghosts and medicine people. One folktale is presented in
both English and Tanacross, Thomas's native language. A compelling
personal story, Crow Is My Boss provides insight into the
traditional and contemporary culture of Tanacross Athabaskans in
Alaska.
Born in 1922, Kenny Thomas Sr. has been a trapper, firefighter,
road builder, river-freight hauler, and soldier. Today he is a
respected elder and member of a northern Athabaskan tribal group
residing in Tanacross, Alaska. As a song and dance leader for the
Tanacross community, Thomas has been teaching village traditions at
an annual culture camp for more than twenty years. Over a
three-year period, folklorist Craig Mishler conducted a series of
interviews with Thomas about his life experiences. Crow Is My Boss
is the fascinating result of this collaboration. Written in a style
that reflects the dialogue between Thomas and Mishler, Crow Is My
Boss retains the authenticity of Thomas's voice, capturing his
honesty and humor. Thomas reveals biographical details, performs
and explains traditional folktales and the potlatch tradition, and
discusses ghosts and medicine people. One folktale is presented in
both English and Tanacross, Thomas's native language.
Different as the Trojan War was to Greeks and Romans, the two
peoples united in an identical longing for a heroism that was
attainable in the present only by reaching out for an impossible
past. Carol G. Thomas and Craig Conant's broad and varied account
of the Trojan War allows readers to investigate the archaeological
and historical foundations that underlie the epic poems featuring
Achilles and Aeneas, and to examine how the poems altered
understanding of the war for the many cultures and civilizations
touched by their narrative power.Conceived as an introduction to
this critical event in the Western tradition, The Trojan War offers
readers and researchers an engaging mixture of descriptive
chapters, biographical sketches, and annotated primary documents.
Also provided are an annotated bibliography and index.
The last dragon was slain a thousand years ago. According to
legend, its remain were then laid to rest in a sealed tomb high up
on the mountainside. Recently, rumours have begun spreading that
the dreaded necromancer Vordelli has taken up residence inside the
tomb. It is feared he is close to resurrecting the dragon. Nothing
could then prevent his army of undead from conquering all of
Erilyn. Your mission is to defeat this necromancer and put an end
to his evil schemes. But success is by no means certain, for the
traps and terrors that await you within the Dragon's Tomb are many.
In this fantasy gamebook, you decide which routes to take and which
dangers to face. Your decisions will determine whether you live or
die. Do you dare enter?
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