Tibetan Buddhism and the Dalai Lama enjoy global popularity and relevance, yet the longstanding practice of oracles within the tradition is still little known and understood. The Nechung Oracle, for example, is believed to become possessed by an important god named Pehar, who speaks through the human medium to confer with the Dalai Lama on matters of state. The Dalai Lama and the Nechung Oracle is the first monograph to explore the mythologies and rituals of this god, the Buddhist...

Overshadowed by the fame of Harlem and the wealth of the Upper East Side, East Harlem is rarely noted as a historical enclave.However, from the early 1800s through today, East Harlem has welcomed wave after wave of immigrants struggling for a place in the nation's most famous city. African Americans, Irish, Germans, European Jews, Italians, Scandinavians, Puerto Ricans, and Latinos are among the ethnic groups who have shaped this neighborhood, bringing with them their religious, social, an...

They call it Spanish Harlem or sometimes just El Barrio. But for over a century, East Harlem has been a melting pot of many ethnic groups, including Puerto Rican, Dominican, Cuban, and Mexican immigrants, as well as Italian, Jewish, and African American communities. Though gentrification is rapidly changing the face of this section of upper Manhattan, it is still full of sites that attest to its rich cultural heritage.Now East Harlem native Christopher Bell takes you on a tour of h...

East Harlem Revisited presents a fresh look at this historic neighborhood through rare photographic images. Photographs taken from tenement rooftops, at family gatherings, and of sports and events celebrate a bygone era and the neighborhood�s diversity. A neighborhood of many ethnicities and languages, at one time a section of East Harlem made up the largest Little Italy in the country. The landmarks that have been preserved throughout the years detail the importance and impact of architec...

We start out in life excited. We start full of hopes and dreams. But over time, life wears down on us. We end up looking around and seeing life as a movie. Everyone has their parts and are acting them out. Except for one problem. We're left out. Our soul continues to cry out to the world to be known. If we're honest with ourselves, we don't even know who we are anymore. This book will tell you who you are in Christ, how much your dreams matter to God, and if anyone can truly be a Christian...

Packed with both comedy and tragedy, Heroes of Princeton follows the lives and adventures of seven men recruited into King Georges army as revolution unfolds in the Americas. As the Crown attempts to suppress rebellion in the colonies, the seven find themselves not only fighting their enemy but fighting themselves If you like your history personal, youll love this.

The community of East Harlem in New York City lays claim to a rich and culturally diverse history. Once home to 35 ethnicities and 27 languages, the neighborhood attracted Irish, Jewish, and Italian immigrants in the early 20th century and later saw an influx of Puerto Rican immigrants and African Americans.In this oral history, former and current residents recount the early days, the post-World War II rise of public housing, the departure of Eastern European inhabitants, the growt...

The environmental field and its regulations have evolved significantly since Congress passed the first environmental law in 1970, and the Environmental Law Handbook, published just three years later, has been indispensable to students and professionals ever since. The authors provide clear and accessible explanations, expert legal insight into new and evolving regulations, and reliable compliance and management guidance.The Environmental Law Handbook continues to provide individual...

Immerse yourself in a captivating anthology of 180 poems, meticulously curated from the literary treasures of renowned poets. This collection, spanning centuries and diverse voices, offers a kaleidoscope of emotions, profound insights, and evocative imagery. From the lyrical musings of Shakespeare to the poignant verses of Emily Dickinson, each poem is a testament to the enduring power of human expression. Prepare to be transported by the timeless beauty and wisdom found within these pages...

The environmental field and its regulations have evolved significantly since Congress passed the first environmental law in 1970, and the Environmental Law Handbook, published just three years later, has been indispensable to students and professionals ever since. The authors provide clear and accessible explanations, expert legal insight into new and evolving regulations, and reliable compliance and management guidance.The Environmental Law Handbook continues to ...

In this short story, Manninglore is a Wizard who is feared and loathed by the people of the valley he lives above. But when extinction threatens humanity, he comes down and shows them that he, too, is nothing more then they are - human.

The thrilling true story of agent A12, the earliest enemy of the Nazis“Brilliantly researched. . . . A page-turner, one of those books not to be missed.” —Rosemary Sullivan, author of Stalin’s Daughter“Who knew that a Canadian was the first to warn the world what the Nazis were up to, and to do it years before anyone else was even talking about Nazis? Winthrop Bell is a name you should know, and thanks to Jason Bell and his deep-dive research, you ...