Kirjahaku

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 monastery that houses him, and his close friendship with incarnations of the Dalai Lama over the centuries. In the seventeenth century, during the reign of the Fifth Dalai Lama, the protector deity Pehar and his oracle at Nechung Monastery were state-sanctioned by the nascent Tibetan government, becoming the head of an expansive pantheon of worldly deities assigned to protect the newly unified country. The governments of later Dalai Lamas expanded the deity's influence, as well as their own, by establishing Pehar at monasteries and temples around Lhasa and across Tibet. Pehar's cult at Nechung Monastery came to embody the Dalai Lama's administrative control in a mutual relationship of protection and prestige, the effects of which continue to reverberate within Tibet and among the Tibetan exile community today. The friendship between these two immortals has spanned nearly five hundred years across the Tibetan plateau and beyond.

This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. Written by an eminent cardiovascular physiologist with a strong track record in dealing with issues related to exercise and environmental physiology, this text covers cardiovascular function from the exercise and human physiologist's viewpoint. It provides a solid foundation of knowledge of how the cardiovascular system responds and adapts to the challenges of exercise and environmental change, and analyses the practicalities of measuring cardiovascular parameters in normal human subjects. Case studies in exercise physiology throughout text. Open-ended questions at end of each chapter encourage students to explore common situations facing exercise and human physiologists. Bibliography at end of each chapter directs students to further reading resources. Summaries at start of each chapter and multiple choice questions with explanatory answers at end of book aid revision and help students test their knowledge.

Everyone wants to be able to perform well at important moments, especially in the world of sports, where both team and individual efforts are necessary for success. A person who does well for the team is praised for his or her contributions. But when the team suffers a loss, especially at a key point in the season, one person is often blamed for it even though the team is just as responsible. This work considers baseball players whose careers have been defined and misrepresented by one moment in which they botched a play, costing their teams an important victory (often a pennant or World Series win), and ever since have taken most of the blame for the team's breakdown. It covers Fred Merkle, whose controversial failure to tag second base after a game-winning single lost the pennant for the Giants in 1908; Fred Snodgrass whose dropped fly ball contributed to the Red Sox's second championship in the 1912 series; Mickey Owen, whose passed ball resulted in the Dodgers losing Game 4 of the 1941 World Series to the Yankees; Ralph Branca, who delivered one of the most talked about home runs in history to Bobby Thomson in the 1951 NLCS; Mike Torrez, whose home run pitch to Bucky Dent was the final, improbable event in the Sox' great collapse of '78; Tom Niedenfuer, whose blown save in the 1985 NLCS cost the Dodgers the pennant; Donnie Moore, the California Angels pitcher remembered for giving up a home run in Game 5 of the 1986 ALCS; Bill Buckner, whose E-3 caused him to be blamed for the Red Sox's World Series loss in 1986; and Mitch Williams, blamed for his three-run home run pitch to Joe Carter in Game 6 of the 1993 World Series that lost the world championship for the Phillies.

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 growth of Latino and African American populations, the spirited 1960s, the urban blight of the 1980s, and the more recent resurgence and gentrification. This story of strength and struggle provides a vivid portrait of a fascinating community and the many resilient people who have called it home.

Tibetan Demonology discusses the rich taxonomy of gods and demons encountered in Tibet. These spirits are often the cause of, and exhorted for, diverse violent and wrathful activities. This Element consists of four thematic sections. The first section, 'Spirits and the Body', explores oracular possession and spirit-induced illnesses. The second section, 'Spirits and Time', discusses the role of gods in Tibetan astrology and ritual calendars. The third section, 'Spirits and Space', examines the relationship between divinities and the Tibetan landscape. The final section, 'Spirits and Doctrine', explores how certain deities act as fierce protectors of religious and political institutions.

Do you enjoy amazing true stories about real people? Would you like to become better at recognizing when, where, and how God is trying to communicate with you? If your answer to these questions is yes, then the book you're holding is for you "Stories from God's Cabin" is a collection of true stories and faith-building devotionals that entertain, inspire, and enlighten; whether your Faith is already powerful and mature, or whether you have not yet discovered the priceless treasure that is Faith in God Inside you'll find: -True stories about how God works in today's world, so you can develop a keen eye for how, when, and where God is trying to communicate with you in your life. - Faith-Building devotionals that will strengthen your walk with God. - Special "Afterword" section called "Satan Exposed" where you'll learn to battle the enemy much more effectively, taking away his power to distract you from the God-given Destiny and abundant, victorious life He has planned for you. - Bible quotes and prayers that reinforce and substantiate each and every story. The Bible is our only source of Absolute Truth. Christopher Bell lives with his wife Penny on the Solomon River in the heart of the Kansas Prairie. The unique thing about this author is that he has never written a book before this one. He has a strong desire to serve The Lord and believes without question that "Stories from God's Cabin" was inspired completely by God to be shared with others. He likes to say, "God is the Author, I'm just the typist " His wish and prayer is that "Stories from God's Cabin" will bless you powerfully with both fascinating tales and faith-building wisdom, while at the same time strengthening your walk with our amazing Lord and Savior Thanks be to God

Do you enjoy amazing true stories about real people? Would you like to become better at recognizing when, where, and how God is trying to communicate with you? If your answer to these questions is yes, then the book you're holding is for you "Stories from God's Cabin" is a collection of true stories and faith-building devotionals that entertain, inspire, and enlighten; whether your Faith is already powerful and mature, or whether you have not yet discovered the priceless treasure that is Faith in God Inside you'll find: -True stories about how God works in today's world, so you can develop a keen eye for how, when, and where God is trying to communicate with you in your life. - Faith-Building devotionals that will strengthen your walk with God. - Special "Afterword" section called "Satan Exposed" where you'll learn to battle the enemy much more effectively, taking away his power to distract you from the God-given Destiny and abundant, victorious life He has planned for you. - Bible quotes and prayers that reinforce and substantiate each and every story. The Bible is our only source of Absolute Truth. Christopher Bell lives with his wife Penny on the Solomon River in the heart of the Kansas Prairie. The unique thing about this author is that he has never written a book before this one. He has a strong desire to serve The Lord and believes without question that "Stories from God's Cabin" was inspired completely by God to be shared with others. He likes to say, "God is the Author, I'm just the typist " His wish and prayer is that "Stories from God's Cabin" will bless you powerfully with both fascinating tales and faith-building wisdom, while at the same time strengthening your walk with our amazing Lord and Savior Thanks be to God

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 his beloved neighborhood. He takes you on three separate walking tours, each visiting a different part of East Harlem and each full of stories about its theaters, museums, art spaces, schools, community centers, churches, mosques, and synagogues. You’ll also learn about the famous people who lived in El Barrio, such as actress Cecily Tyson, opera singer Marian Anderson, portrait artist Alice Neel, incomparable poet Julia De Burgos, and King of Latin Music Tito Puente. Lavishly illustrated with over fifty photos, Walking East Harlem points out not only the many architectural and cultural landmarks in the neighborhood but also the historical buildings that have since been demolished. Whether you are a tourist or a resident, this guide will give you a new appreciation for El Barrio’s exciting history, cultural diversity, and continued artistic vibrancy.