Diamond Heart: Elements of the Real in Man Shambhala Publications Inc

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This four-volume series presents a collection of talks given by Almaas on topics such as faith, commitment, nobility and suffering, truth and compassion, allowing, and growing up. Through these talks, Almaas offers valuable guidance and advice for those on a spiritual path, and he explores the challenges and psychological barriers faced by those seeking self-realization.

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Diamond Sutra Wisdom Publications,U.S.

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Soeng translates one of the sublime wisdom teachings of Mahayana Buddhism, offering clear, readable commentary on the nature of reality.

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Diamond Approach Shambhala Publications Inc

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Diamond Handbook International Jewelry Publications,U.S.

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How to Identify Evaluate Diamonds. 392 photos 178 of them new diagrams, charts and tables

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Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee GMC Publications

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This is a special, updated edition in honour of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. HRH Queen Elizabeth II was crowned Queen of the United Kingdom and Head of the Commonwealth, in Westminster Abbey on 2 June, 1953 at the age of 27 and in 2012 celebrates a 60 years on the throne. "Queen Elizabeth II" is a special, updated edition that records the major events of her reign. The Queen has been one of the most photographed women in the world, with strong media interest ever since the days of her childhood as a young princess. Revealed here in almost 250 unique pictures, taken by photographers of the Press Association over a period of more than 80 years, this is a fascinating documentation of the life of an extraordinary woman.

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Diamond Heart: The Freedom to Be Shambhala Publications Inc

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We live in a world of mystery, wonder, and beauty. But most of us seldom participate in this real world, being focused rather on the parts that are mostly strife, suffering, or meaninglessness. The situation is basically due to our not realizing and living our full human potential. This potential can be actualized by the realization and development of human essence. The human essence is the part of us that is innate and real, and which can participate in the real world. The series of books "Diamond Heart "are transcriptions of talks given by A. H. Almaas to inner work groups in Colorado and California.

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Diamond Sutra and the Sutra of Hui-neng Shambhala Publications Inc

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Taken together, the Diamond Sutra and the Sutra of Hui-Neng present the central teachings of Zen and are essential reading for all students of Buddhism. The Diamond Sutra, composed in India in the fourth century CE, is one of the most treasured works of Buddhist literature. The Sutra of Hui-Neng, also known as the Platform Sutra, contains the autobiography of a pivotal figure in Zen history and some of the most profound passages of Zen literature. Hui-Neng (638-713) was the sixth patriarch of Zen in China, but is often regarded as the true father of the Zen tradition. A poor, illiterate woodcutter, he is said to have attained enlightenment upon hearing a recitation of the Diamond Sutra.

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Spacecruiser Inquiry Shambhala Publications Inc

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Over the past twenty-five years A. H. Almaas--widely recognized as a leader in integrating spirituality and psychology--has been developing and teaching the Diamond Approach, a spiritual path that integrates the insights of Sufism, Buddhism, Gurdjieff, and other wisdom traditions with modern psychology. In this new work, Almaas uses the metaphor of a "spacecruiser" to describe a method of exploring the immediacy of personal experience--a way of investigating our moment-by-moment feelings, thoughts, reactions, and behaviors through a process of open-ended questioning. The method is called the practice of inquiry, and "Spacecruiser Inquiry" reveals what it means to engage with this practice as a spiritual path: its principles, challenges, and rewards. The author explores basic elements of inquiry, including the open-ended attitude, the focus on direct knowledge, the experience of not-knowing, and the process of questioning. He describes the experience of "Diamond Guidance"--the inner wisdom that emerges from our true nature--and how it can be realized and applied. In this process Almaas looks at many of the essential forms of Diamond Guidance, including knowing, clarity, truth, love, intelligence, compassion, curiosity, courage, and determination. Also included are exercises and questions and answers from the original talks by Almaas on which the book is based.

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Third Chimpanzee Oneworld Publications

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The Third Chimpanzee was first published in 1991 and has been in print ever since. This new, illustrated edition is aimed at a young readership. In it, Jared Diamond explores what makes us human and poses fascinating questions.§§If we share more than 98% of our DNA with chimpanzees, how is it that we can write, read, talk, build telescopes and bombs, while we put our speechless and bomb-less close relatives in cages and zoos?§What can woodpeckers teach us about spacecraft?§Is genocide a human invention?§Why does extinction matter?§Why are we destroying the natural resources on which we depend for survival?§What hope is there for future generations?

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Abstract Design and How to Create it Dover Publications Inc.

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NOTE OF ACKNOWLEDGMENTILLUSTRATIONSI INTRODUCTORY Object of book Early essays in design Licence and restraint Early obsession as to originality Invention versus arrangement The geometric basis Geometric influence in patternII IMPLEMENTS AND THEIR USE Methodical procedure Geometrical drawing "Implements, the T-square" The set-square Use of the 45° set-square In defining mitres In dividing surfaces In formation of the octagon Use of the 60° set-square In formation of the triangle The hexagon The diamond pattern The hexagonal net Mitral angles Of hexagons and octagons Of the trefoil and quatrefoil Of concentric curves meeting parallel straight lines Borders of circular and elliptic shapes Flexed curves Measurement and division of lines The dividers Division by trial Division by bi-section Method of division of a line into any number of equal parts The compass Spring bows The large adjustable compass Pencil and pen The ruling-pen Drawing ink Tracing-paper and its employment Rubbing down a design Transfer-paper Transferring a design The transfer-pointIII. THE TREATMENT OF THE BORDER Appreciation and historical employment Use of the border Structural suggestion Analogous to mouldings Enrichment of mouldings Treatment The unit Modification at angles Continuous patterns The key or fret The evolute The undulate Consistency in growth suggesion Bi-symmetrical treatment Accentuation of corners Freely arranged growth Material for design Typographical examples Lettering Subsidiary borders Spacing of lines The undulate line Conjectural origin Influence of material Early jewellery and pottery Wrought iron Influence of tools Wood carving The gouge Thimble pattern in Jacobean wood-carving English Renaisance treatment of mouldings Old work Early craftsmen and tradition The professional designer Division of labour Infraction of craft limitations Imitation Greek anthemion ornament Painted and carved Influence on later ornament Technical influence in cross-stitch embroidery Details of borders The fret ornament Procedure Progressive patterns of borders in which the 45° set -square is employed in conjunction with horizontal and vertical lines Description Illustrations Patterns result of 60° set-square Description Illustrations Patterns in which both set-squares are employed Description Illustrations Patterns formed of segments of circles Description Illustrations Combinations of curved and straight lines Description Illustrations Patterns on the undulate line Description IllustrationsIV. TEXTILE PATTERNS Repetition Interest of surface Plaiting and weaving Juxtaposition of lines Importance of straight line The unit Geometric basis The Rectangular and diamond plans The drop pattern The diaper pattern Patterns based on squares Lattice or trellis patterns Pattern composed of arcs of circles Pattern composed of arc of circles and straight lines Fret patterns Moresque pattern Counter-change pattern Patterns based on the octagon Counter-change pattern Arabian all-over Patterns based on the hexagon Patterns based on circles Patterns based on circles Persian pattern based on circles Sicilian pattern based on circles "Types of pattern common to textiles, woven and printed" The all-over The net pattern The scale pattern The stripe Sprig and spot patterns The trellis Border designs arraned as all-overs Treatment in designs for tapestry Designs for hangings Designs for wall-papers Chinese papers Block and roller printing Opaque nd transparent colour Over-printing Description of textile patterns IllustrationsV. NATURE STUDY AND TREATMENT Object of Nature study Selection and treatment Setting up the subject Record of growth and development  Consistency to growth and type Use of studies Conventional renderings Elimination and simplification Process consideration Use of colour Self-colour Harmony Primary and complementary colour Treatment of colour scheme Opaque colours Drawing for reproduction Designs for book decoration Line and half-tone blocks Method of enlargement Diagonal method Indicating required reduction Thickening of lines Cross-hatchingPOSTSCRIPT Hand-loom weaving "Needlework, cross-stitch embroidery" Sampler Swedish peasant weaving Example of Arabian design and workmanship

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Queen Elizabeth II GMC Publications

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This is a unique collection of 250 photographs celebrating the life and long reign of Queen Elizabeth II. 2012 marks the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. New in paperback, this compact edition - with the same extent as the hardback! - is a lovely gift book offering fascinating insight. HRH Queen Elizabeth II was crowned Queen of the United Kingdom and Head of the Commonwealth, in Westminster Abbey on 2 June, 1953 at the age of 27, the 40th monarch since William the Conqueror and the great-great granddaughter of Queen Victoria. She celebrated her Silver and Golden Jubilees in 1977 and 2002 respectively, her 80th birthday in 2006 and in 2012 will celebrate 60 years on the throne, equaling Victoria as the only British monarch to have celebrated a Diamond Jubilee. During Elizabeth's long reign the world has witnessed sweeping changes, not least of which was the dissolution of the British Empire. "Queen Elizabeth II" records the major events of her reign, during which she has carried out her duties with a huge programme of visits in the UK as well as many foreign tours, her world travel being unprecedented by any previous monarch.In an age when photography has become the ubiquitous medium, the Queen has been one of the most photographed women in the world, with strong media interest ever since the days of her childhood as a young princess. Revealed here in almost 250 unique pictures, taken by photographers of the Press Association over a period of more than 80 years, is a fascinating documentation of the life of an extraordinary woman.

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Adventure Cycle-Touring Handbook Trailblazer Publications

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'...the definitive guide to how, where, why and what to do on a cycle expedition...' Adventure Travel Magazine (UK) Every cyclist dreams of making the Big Trip, the Grand Cycle Tour abroad. Whether that s a two-week trip or a year-long journey, the Adventure Cycle-Touring Handbook is the comprehensive manual that will make that dream a reality. Riding across Asia, cycling in Africa or pedaling from Patagonia to Alaska, whether you're planning your own Big Trip or just enjoy reading about other people's adventures, the Handbook is guaranteed to illuminate, entertain and above all, inspire. This fully revised 3rd edition includes: PART 1 Practical information How to prepare for a long-distance trip What to look for in a new bike with reviews of some of the world s best touring- and trekking-bikes Adapting a standard bike for the Big Ride Choosing components, equipment for the road and reviews of camping gear Health precautions, inoculations, visas, money and safety PART 2 Worldwide route outlines Across Europe, Asia, Australasia, North and South America and Africa; recommended routes within countries and overland. Everything from popular routes eg India s Leh-Manali Highway to lesser-known cycle-touring areas such as Mongolia. PART 3 Tales from the Saddle Ten first-hand accounts of spoke-bending biking adventures worldwide. Introduction Why are so many people going bike touring these days? A minority pastime during the heyday of the car, cycling has once again become a popular choice for travelling especially for long overseas trips. The first cycle-touring craze began in the 1870s. Then, as now, the bicycle offered a revolutionary way of touring: you go exactly where you want, when you want, and all under your own steam. This was before the age of the car and walking or riding a horse were the only other options until the bicycle. In 1885 the Rover Safety Bicycle came along, and for all the innovation since then, most modern touring bicycles would be recognizable to a Victorian, as would their derailleur gears. Bike touring is undergoing a boom at the moment but it is really one of many periodic rediscoveries. Bicycle design, components and gear are evolving to suit the changing needs and tastes of people. It s a combination of experimentation and using tried and tested designs, such as the 'diamond' frame of the Rover Safety Bicycle. The Adventure Cycle-Touring Handbook is all about looking at what people are choosing and using: what kind of bikes, what gear and what destinations are being chosen by today s bike tourers. There are many reasons for taking a bike on your next long trip. My own guess as to why bike touring is back in fashion is that many travellers get burned out by backpacking, which really amounts to travelling by bus and train for most of the time. Buses are certainly fast but they go from one noisy town to another, leaving little possibility of exploring the spaces in between, the places where the bus doesn t stop. Others use bikes to go even further off the beaten track: they want to go where buses don t go at all and perhaps where other vehicles cannot get to either. Paul Woloshansky built his own racks to carry extra gear after being told all too often: 'There s a prettier way to go but there s nothing out there at all.' Other adventurers, such as Sweden s Janne Corax (see p122), have said the same thing: there were times when there was no other way of getting to where they wanted to go. You couldn t get there on foot and you couldn t get there in a truck. It was possible only on a bicycle. Half the adventure, though, is in the riding itself. Being out in the fresh air and seeing much more than is possible from a bus or train window is always a good feeling, whether you are wandering around France or riding across India. A lot of today s cycle tourists are interested in the riding but not that interested in bikes. It s a means of transport and a way to carry bags comfortably, while sitting down and enjoying the view. Not everyone is drawn to the high passes of the Andes or the Himalaya but they are all enjoying that same sense of freedom and all that comes with it unexpected discoveries, off-route detours or an impromptu day off when you find a great place to stay. Trips like these are not as arduous as some expeditions but they are every bit as satisfying and they are still adventures, for they allow for spontaneity. And if you are carrying a tent and camping gear, you re prepared for just about any eventuality because you ve always got a place to spend the night. This book looks at the possibilities out there, the different styles of travelling and the basic gear and know-how that you need. We also look at some of the more exciting cycling destinations around the world, complete with suggestions as to which routes to take and what you need to plan a trip in that region. The Adventure Cycle-Touring Handbook does not set out to tell you exactly where to go: it s your adventure, after all. But it s good to have a general idea of a destination and what you re likely to find when you re there and this is what this book aims to do. In the final part of this book we include stories from all around the world, not just about the biking but also about the adventures cyclists had on their journeys. It s the old idea that a bike ride isn t just about the riding but also about the places you were able to get to and the people you got to meet and all because you decided to travel by bicycle."

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Engraving Glass Dover Publications Inc.

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Step-by-step instructions for diamond burr engraving. Four complete projects plus expert advice on choosing glass, lighting and arranging finished pieces, much more. 117 illustrations. List of Supply Sources.

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Dreamworks Trolls Me Reader Electronic Reader 8 Book Library Phoenix International Publications, Incorporated

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Plan parties with Poppy, boogie with Bergens, and glitter with Guy Diamond in the Troll-tastic 8-book set. Each illustrated book takes you on a journey into the world of Troll Village. The books come packaged with a sleek Me Reader module that reads each b

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Beginning Statistics SAGE Publications Ltd

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In the Second Edition of this bestselling textbook, the authors use real-world examples to introduce basic principles in statistics with no prior knowledge or experience assumed. With an emphasis on describing concepts, showing through example and illustrating points with graphs and displays, this book will provide readers with a step-by-step introduction to using statistics. Chapters address the following questions: * why bother learning statistics in the first place and are they relevant to real life? * how do I make sensible tables and informative graphs? * what are descriptive and inferential statistics and how are they used? * what are regression and correlation anyway?

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