DescrriptionThe Song of ZazenThe poem "The Song of Zazen" was written by Hakuin Ekaku Zenji, a Japanese Zen master and one of the most influential figures in the revitalization of the Rinzai school of Zen Buddhism in the 18th century. He lived during 1686-1769 and was known for his emphasis on the practice of koans, which are short, often paradoxical statements or stories that are used as a tool for spiritual awakening. Hakuin is also known for his poetry, which often refle...

DescriptionThe importance of understanding Zen is crucial. Through speaking with individuals and engaging in casual conversation on the topic of Zen, we can gain a deeper understanding of this philosophy. From listening to famous stories and attending lectures on Zen, we are able to piece together a historical narrative that traces back to the teachings of Buddha. The transmission of knowledge has been maintained through oral teachings, literature, and artistic representations, ens...

I hate high pressure sales routines! My wife knows I hate high pressure sales routines, but sometimes she judges the potential rewards sufficient to justify a violation of my sensitivities. That's what happened the day we met Two Tone Jimmy.

Our first child is always a mystery to each of us. This clever book helps the first time parent maneuver through all those "firsts," from taking the baby home, to surviving the first night. Detailed advice concerning nursery layout, feeding the baby, coping with colic, changing diapers, and giving the baby its first bath. Indispensable for the first time parent!

DescriptionThree stories including: Sex Machine, Doors of Perception and the Flophouse . Sex Machine is a story of a middle class young woman caught up in the streets of a large city like San Francisco bomed out by drugs chaos and lack of work. Being overburdened with the prospects of not being able to have a normal life. Checking out with her friend Robert for the last time or maybe the first time again venturing down to Market Street to see the future possibilities and maybe even...

Humorous version of the age-old battle of keeping bird feeders squirrel-free! If you're a bird lover, you've been there!

Have you ever turned off an Interstate highway to find a restaurant you've seen advertised on a billboard, just to find "you can't get there from here"? This is a poetic saga of such an adventure.

A grandfather remembers his granddaughter's first year, and the joy she has brought to him.

From a long line of fishermen, Elis learns what it takes to become a West Coast fisherman. He loses his parents at a young age. Two childhood friends become his surrogate family with a previously unknown brother making it four. Elis’s navigation of life in small town Canada has its successes and failures. Influenced by his surrogate family, Elis seeks new horizons through travel. His first trip is with his brother for a winter of fun in the Mexican sun. A series of unexpected complications...

The Fisherman and his brother run for their lives, falsely accused of a murder. Desperate to clear their names, they flee to the bustling streets of Thailand, in search of a crucial witness. Discovering the unfamiliar sights and sounds of Bangkok, they trace a path to Chiang Mai, the mysterious northern capital. They discover that a tattooed man will stop at nothing to find the same witness. Time is running out and the brothers must fight for their innocence. Will and Hallie unite with the...

The fisherman and his brother push through a chaotic India in search of Hallie. Elis and Calan are determined to find her at any cost. But when a wealthy man becomes enamoured with Hallie and sees a simple fisherman as unworthy, he forces Elis to face a series of challenges to prove his worthiness and uncover her whereabouts. As they journey through India, the boys are pushed to their limits as they discover the secrets of the Kama Sutra, practice yoga and meditation, and visit the majesti...

Planar Linkage Synthesis presents a modern CAD based approach to the design of linkage mechanisms. The companion website www.prclinks.com contains step by step videos which demonstrate the principles in the book.Linkage design is a long-standing mechanical engineering problem. New developments in CAD modeling programs allow the creation of constraint based moveable geometry. This new tool opens the door to linkage design methods not previously possible. The design method presented ...