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"It is an unusual thing, to live in a botanical garden. But Simon and Gregor are an unusual pair of gentlemen. Hidden away in their glass sanctuary from the disapproving tattle of Victorian London, they are free to follow their own interests without interference. For Simon, this means long hours in the dark basement workshop, working his taxidermical art. Gregor's business is exotic plants - lucrative, but harmless enough. Until his latest acquisition,...
2) The heart of the revolution: the Buddha's radical teachings on forgiveness, compassion, and kindness
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In a step-by-step guide to finding freedom and showing compassion, the leader of the youth movement for a new American Buddhism offers inspiration and guidance for living an awakened life, showing how to apply Buddhist practices to daily challenges.
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Buddha was a revolutionary. His practice was subversive; his message, seditious. His enlightened point of view went against the norms of his day-in his words, "against the stream." His teachings changed the world, and now they can change you too.
Presenting the basics of Buddhism with personal anecdotes, exercises, and guided meditations, bestselling author Noah Levine guides the reader along a spiritual path that has led to freedom from suffering...
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"An invaluable resource" for individuals and institutions documenting the experiences of Holocaust survivors-or other historical testimony-on video (Journal of Jewish Identities).
Institutions that have collected video testimonies from the few remaining Holocaust survivors are grappling with how to continue their mission to educate and commemorate. Noah Shenker calls attention to the ways that audiovisual testimonies of the Holocaust have been mediated...
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In this comprehensive study of Nollywood stardom around the world, Noah A. Tsika explores how the industry's top on-screen talents have helped Nollywood to expand beyond West Africa and into the diaspora to become one of the globe's most prolific and diverse media producers. Carrying VHS tapes and DVDs onto airplanes and publicizing new methods of film distribution, the stars are active agents in the global circulation of Nollywood film. From Omotola...
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Embark on a captivating journey into the world of feline companionship with "Uncle Whiskers Wellness Bible: Cat's Health and Happiness." This meticulously crafted guide delves into every facet of your cat's life, unraveling the mysteries behind their behaviors and needs. From understanding their language and nutrition requirements to managing weight and fostering fitness, this book offers practical strategies for a harmonious coexistence. It also...
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A gang led by banker Calvin Drake plans to drive off ranchers from their land to profit from a railroad. However, on one of these ranches, the Circle R, lives the Ryder family who resist the gang. After his father, Tom, is killed by One Eye Chapin, Red Ryder swears revenge and sets out to defeat the gang once and for all.
10) The Drifter
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A man known as The Drifter returns home to his cabin in the woods and winds up getting involved with an escaped convict, a revenge plot, a gunfighter, lumber company rivals, mysterious family ties and murder! A Hollywood, pre-code western drama set in French Canada with surpriing plot twists and tangled relationships that result in frontier justice.