Can a secret miracle give this wounded veteran a second chance at love?Chris Bell's world was shattered when the woman he loved suddenly left him. Now, a serious injury is cutting his military career short and sending him home to Trinity Falls years before he expected. Determined to build a life for himself and his service dog in the small town where he grew up, the last person Chris expects to see is Grace Cassidy.Grace has always had a crush on her cousin...

**WINNER OF THE 2018 THORNTON WILDER PRIZE FOR TRANSLATIONA masterful translation of the Diamond Sutra, an essential Zen Buddhist scripture—with insightful commentary and helpful historical context**Zen Buddhism is often said to be a practice of mind–to–mind transmission without reliance on texts—in fact, some great teachers forbid their students to read or write. But Buddhism has also inspired some of the greatest philosophical writings of any religion, and two such works ...

Discover the most influential Buddhist sutra in the Mahayana Buddhism tradition—from one of the world’s preeminent translators of religious texts.Simplified organization, helpful glossaries, and word-for-word analysis make understanding Buddhist scripture easier than ever.The Heart Sutra is Buddhism in a nutshell. It has had the most profound and wide–reaching influence of any text in Buddhism. This short text covers more of the Buddha’s te...

9 translations of Zen Buddhist sutras and sacred texts from the first 1,000 years of Zen—presented in a travel-friendly package for on-the-go reading or contemplation!Dating from the middle of the second century B.C. to the middle of the ninth century A.D., Zen Roots includes:• The Heart Sutra, Diamond Sutra, and Platform Sutra• Selections from the Vimalakirti and Lankavatara sutras• Bodhidharma’s Principles & Practice...

“Dear God, pardon my French, but please don’t let me fuck this up!”Melanie Black is cursed – just ask her crazy superstitious mother.Her tennis career is teetering on the brink of fabulousness, but she can’t seem to make it past a quarter-final. She’s also longing for a break in her yearlong sex-drought, which is proving difficult when the only men she sees with any regularity are her hard-arse coach Steve and his infuriating (but hot as Hell) son, Joel. Oh, and her best fr...

Futuria Fantasia, the Illustrated Edition, is a treasure trove for connoisseurs of science fiction and fantasy, encapsulating a momentous period in literary history. This collection features a diverse array of styles and themes, ranging from the speculative to the surreal, all beautifully complemented by vivid illustrations. The anthology captures the essence of early speculative fiction's evolution, showcasing seminal works that blur the lines between reality and imagination, each piece r...

The most chilling read of the Christmas season.As the snow begins to fall, the body count begins to climb…DI James Walker is ready for a quiet family Christmas in the sleepy village of Kirkby Abbey.But when he opens an early Christmas present left on his doorstep, he soon realises it is no gift. Inside is a gruesome surprise, and a promise – twelve days, twelve murders. Not long after, the first body is found, half frozen i...

An accessible translation of Hui-neng’s autobiography and teachings, completing the classic triumvirate of Zen (Ch’an) Buddhist sutrasIt is often linked with The Heart Sutra and The Diamond Sutra to form a trio of texts that have been revered and studied for centuries. However, unlike the other sutras, which transcribe the teachings of the Buddha himself, The Platform Sutra presents the autobiography of Hui–neng, the controversial 6th Pat...

A funny thing happened on the way to my death...Finding joy through Buddhist practices doesn’t require a pilgrimage to Kathmandu or years of living in a cave. It took me decades, but it needn’t take you as long. This book is my end-of-life effort to point the way."Written with humility, openness, and humanity, A Buddhist Path to Joy...provides a welcome starting-point for readers who want to go past the superficial layers of pop-culture meditation and yoga ...

The first fall of snow can be fatal…A year has passed since DI James Walker cracked his biggest case yet, and he’s hoping for peace and quiet this festive season.But across the fells, a local farmer returns home on Christmas Eve to find footsteps in the fresh snow that lead down to his unused basement – and no footsteps leading away. Days later, his body is found, alongside those of his wife and daughter.Without a neighbour for miles, there are no w...

'GRIPPING… Keeps you on the edge throughout. A real page turner!' ★★★★★ Reader review,Snow is falling. Murder is calling.Journalist Gordon Carver receives news that sends a chill down his spine. Rushing home from the pub, he frantically calls his police contact, DCI James Walker to share his discovery, only to be struck from behind, plunging him into darkness.James misses the call, and by the time he arrives at the crime scene, Gordon is dead. With ...

A preeminent translator of Chinese poetry and Buddhist texts explores the traditions of Chinese hermits in the aftermath of the Cultural Revolution.A fascinating slice of Chinese life for armchair travelers—with insights into the history of Taoism, Buddhism, and Zen in modern China.In 1989, Bill Porter, having spent much of his life studying and translating Chinese religious and philosophical texts, began to wonder if the Buddhist hermit tr...