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The Dalai Lama : an extraordinary life / by Norman, Alexander,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."The first authoritative biography of the Dalai Lama--a story by turns inspiring and shocking--from an acclaimed Tibetan scholar with exceptional access to his subject. The Dalai Lama's message of peace and compassion resonates with people of all faiths and none. Yet, for all his worldwide fame, he remains personally elusive. At last Alexander Norman--acclaimed Oxford-trained scholar of the history of Tibet--delivers the definitive, unique, unforgettable biography. The Dalai Lama recounts an astonishing odyssey from isolated Tibetan village to worldwide standing as spiritual and political leader of one of the world's most profound and complex cultural traditions. Norman reveals that, while the Dalai Lama has never been comfortable with his political position, he has been a canny player--at one time CIA-backed--who has maneuvered amidst pervasive violence, including placing himself at the center of a dangerous Buddhist schism. Yet even more surprising than the political, Norman convinces, is the Dalai Lama's astonishing spiritual practice, rooted in magic, vision, and prophecy--details of which are illuminated in this book for the first time. A revelatory life story of one of today's most radical, charismatic, and beloved world leaders"--Amazon.
Subjects: Biographies.; Bstan-ʼdzin-rgya-mtsho, Dalai Lama XIV, 1935-; Dalai lamas;
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Sacred planet with Gulnaz Khan [videorecording].
Examine the impact of climate change on sacred places around the world with journalist Gulnaz Khan. Meet faith leaders drawing on ancient wisdom and spiritual resilience to confront the crisis with hope and action in this powerful four-part series.DVD.Library Bound Incorporated
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A Daughter's Place A Novel [electronic resource] : by Bátiz, Martha.aut; CloudLibrary;
A sweeping historical romance inspired by the real-life daughter of Miguel de Cervantes, celebrated author of Don Quixote Madrid, 1599. Following her mother’s sudden death, fifteen-year-old Isabel goes to live in the family home of her father, the poet and war hero Miguel de Cervantes, a man she has never met. Forced to pose as a maid to conceal her illegitimate status, Isabel must adapt to a new way of life with her jealous cousin and protective aunts while she waits for her father to return from Seville. Meanwhile, in the nearby town of Esquivias, Miguel’s pious and faithful wife Catalina similarly awaits his return, blissfully unaware of Isabel’s existence. As Miguel works on the manuscript that will become his masterpiece, Don Quixote, the years pass and Isabel grows into womanhood, falling in and out love, uncovering family secrets, and yearning for the legitimacy denied her by a rigid and callous society. Capturing two tumultuous decades of Golden Age Spain in rich historical detail, Martha Bátiz paints a compassionate portrait of a family on the precipice of great change—and the fiercely independent woman at its centre striving to make a life of her own.General adult.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Contemporary Women; Family Life;
© 2025., House of Anansi Press Inc,
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Champion [videorecording] / by Amaya, Robert,actor.; Arnett, Cameron,actor.; Brannon, Cliff,actor.; Brannon, Judd,director,film producer.; Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm),film distributor.;
Robert Amaya, Cameron Arnett, Cliff Brannon, Collin Alexander Brown, Andrew Cheney.Sean Weathers is a hotshot dirt track racer with a thriving career, adoring fans, and a loving daughter. Jack Reed is a successful businessman working to reconnect with his estranged son. When a single mistake results in tragedy, it leads the paths of these two men to cross, and an unexpected bond forms between them. Together, they must work through the painful journey toward healing. But as secrets are brought to light that threaten to destroy all hope, can they put their faith in God and discover a way toward redemption? Experience this story about the power of faith, love, and the true freedom of forgiveness.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.MPAA rating: PG.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Feature films.; Sport films.; Fiction films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Automobile racing drivers; Automobile racing;
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His very best : Jimmy Carter, a life / by Alter, Jonathan,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.An intimate portrait of the thirty-ninth president draws on fresh archival material to trace Jimmy Carter's improbable rise from a humble peanut farmer and complex man of faith to an American president and Nobel Prize-winning humanitarian.
Subjects: Biographies.; Carter, Jimmy, 1924-; Presidents;
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When calls the heart. by DeLuise, Peter,1966-film director.; Fearnley, Neill,film director.; Krakow, Erin,actor.; Landon, Michael,1964-film producer.; Lissing, Daniel,1981-actor.; Loughlin, Lori,actor.; Oke, Janette,1935-creator.; Wagner, Jack,1959-actor.; Hallmark Channel (Television network),broadcaster.; Shout! Factory (Firm),publisher.;
Erin Krakow, Daniel Lissing, Jack Wagner.Originally broadcast on television 2016-2017.Life in Hope Valley is not always easy, but the challenges will always be met with the support of the close-knit community. Bonds will be put to the test when Jack has to leave Hope Valley and Elizabeth must wait to hear word from him. Meanwhile, Abigail grows ever closer to the two young children she is caring for. Life is always full of adventure in the wild frontier.PG.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Historical television programs.; Made-for-TV movies.; Romance television programs.; Television series.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Frontier and pioneer life; Man-woman relationships; Teachers; Women pioneers;
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The Shack [videorecording (BLURAY)]. by Worthington, Sam; Spencer, Octavia; Mcgraw, Tim;
Sam Worthington, Octavia Spencer, Tim Mcgraw.Director, Stuart Hazeldine.Blu-ray.OFRB rating: PG.After suffering a family tragedy, Mack Phillips spirals into a deep depression causing him to question his innermost beliefs. Facing a crisis of faith, he receives a mysterious letter urging him to an abandoned shack deep in the Oregon wilderness.
Subjects: Drama.; Drama.; Fantasy.;
© 2017., Eone Films,
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Fight or flight / by Michaels, Fern,author.;
"From the comfort of her beautiful mountain-top retreat, Katherine Winston creates her bestselling young adult series, Girls with Unusual Powers. No one in the nearby small town has any idea of her true identity. To them, she's just the reclusive woman on the mountain, and Katherine is grateful to be left alone. It wasn't always this way. Though her parents were as neglectful as they were wealthy, Katherine built up a busy, full life. Then tragedy struck and she retreated, panic-stricken at the idea of engaging with anyone again. Aside from her two faithful dogs who provide companionship and security, Katherine mostly interacts with people anonymously online through reader fan pages. Now one of those fans appears to be in danger, and Katherine desperately wants to help. But that means moving beyond her isolated world for the first time in years. More and more, Katherine can't shake the feeling that some of her fears may be justified. Someone is watching her, she's sure of it, and they're getting closer all the time. And only by leaving her self-imposed exile can she hope to find the answers she needs, the courage to trust again, and an unexpected new beginning ... "--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Recipes.; Novels.; Fans (Persons); Recluses; Social isolation; Tragedy; Women authors;
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Salmon fishing in the Yemen [videorecording] / by Beaufoy, Simon.; Blunt, Emily.; Hallström, Lasse.; McGregor, Ewan,1971-; Mison, Tom.; Scott-Thomas, Kristin,1960-; Steadman, Catherine.; Stirling, Rachael,1977-; Torday, Paul,1946-Salmon fishing in the Yemen.Videorecording.; Waked, Amr.; Webster, Paul,1952 Sept. 19-; BBC Films.; CBS Films.; Davis Films (Firm); Kudos.; Lions Gate Entertainment (Firm); Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm); UK Film Council.;
Director of photography, Terry Stacey ; editor, Lisa Gunning ; music, Dario Marianelli ; production designer, Michael Carlin.Emily Blunt, Ewan McGregor, Kirstin Scott Thomas, Amr Waked, Catherine Steadman, Tom Mison, Rachael Stirling.A London fisheries expert is approached by a consultant to help realize a sheik's vision of bringing the sport of fly-fishing to the desert and embarks on an upstream journey of faith and fish to prove the impossible possible.MPAA rating: PG-13.DVD; region 1; widescreen (2.40:1) presentation; Dolby digital 5.1.
Subjects: Torday, Paul, 1946-; Bureaucracy; Comedy films.; Feature films.; Fisheries; Salmon fishing;
© c2012., Sony Pictures Home Entertainment,
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Two old men and a baby : or, How Hendrik and Evert get themselves into a jam / by Groen, Hendrik,author.; Velmans, Hester,translator.; translation of:Groen, Hendrik.Kleine verrassing.English.;
"Nine years before the events of the #1 international bestseller The Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen, 83 1/4 Years Old, Hendrik and his best friend Evert embark on a madcap adventure -- with an unexpected guest. Hendrik Groen and Evert Duiker, faithful friends in good and bad times, are well over seventy and their lives have quieted down. They see each other once a week to play chess, have a drink, and grab a bite to eat while reflecting on life. But one day, their peace is rudely disturbed when Evert shows up on Hendrik's doorstep with a surprise in the form of an unexpected little guest. He had spotted a stroller with a baby in it -- unattended for just a minute -- and, in a moment of utter madness, decided to take it for a walk. Hilarious, right? Not to Hendrik, who can barely believe his friend's stupidity. After Evert recovers from his momentary lapse of sanity, the two seventy-year-olds resolve to return their charge to its parents -- hopefully without being noticed. But the quiet neighborhood is now swarmed by bumbling police officers, and they realize that getting rid of their accidental foster child will be more difficult than expected."--
Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Older men;
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