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| Author | : Scott Carney |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 307 |
| Release | : 2015-03-17 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 069818629X |
An investigative reporter explores an infamous case where an obsessive and unorthodox search for enlightenment went terribly wrong. When thirty-eight-year-old Ian Thorson died from dehydration and dysentery on a remote Arizona mountaintop in 2012, The New York Times reported the story under the headline: "Mysterious Buddhist Retreat in the Desert Ends in a Grisly Death." Scott Carney, a journalist and anthropologist who lived in India for six years, was struck by how Thorson’s death echoed other incidents that reflected the little-talked-about connection between intensive meditation and mental instability. Using these tragedies as a springboard, Carney explores how those who go to extremes to achieve divine revelations—and undertake it in illusory ways—can tangle with madness. He also delves into the unorthodox interpretation of Tibetan Buddhism that attracted Thorson and the bizarre teachings of its chief evangelists: Thorson’s wife, Lama Christie McNally, and her previous husband, Geshe Michael Roach, the supreme spiritual leader of Diamond Mountain University, where Thorson died. Carney unravels how the cultlike practices of McNally and Roach and the questionable circumstances surrounding Thorson’s death illuminate a uniquely American tendency to mix and match eastern religious traditions like LEGO pieces in a quest to reach an enlightened, perfected state, no matter the cost. Aided by Thorson’s private papers, along with cutting-edge neurological research that reveals the profound impact of intensive meditation on the brain and stories of miracles and black magic, sexualized rituals, and tantric rites from former Diamond Mountain acolytes, A Death on Diamond Mountain is a gripping work of investigative journalism that reveals how the path to enlightenment can be riddled with danger.
| Author | : Les Wood |
| Publisher | : Cargo Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 333 |
| Release | : 2016-09-12 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1911332015 |
A blackly comic heist novel set in Glasgow’s famed underworld, reminiscent of early Christopher Brookmyre. Boddice, a crime lord looking over his shoulder for good reason, has assembled an unlikely band of misfit crooks. Their job is to steal a famous diamond worth millions, known as The Dark Side of the Moon. Despite the odds, the crew’s self-serving squabbles and natural incompetence, the plan progresses. As events build to an explosive climax no one really knows who is playing who. Full of twists and turns and laugh-out-loud moments, this is a hugely enjoyable romp from entirely the criminal’s point-of-view, with not a single cop in sight. ‘Neds, drug dealers, gangsters, molls, jakes, crazy old bag ladies, racketeering, and the biggest jewel heist ever seen in the UK. Welcome to Glasgow. No Mean City meets The Italian Job in this hilarious comic noir debut, as the dark underbelly of the city’s crimeland is spewed onto the page. With razor-sharp dialogue, superbly venal characters and a finely-tuned plot, The Dark Side of the Moon builds to an explosive firecracker of an ending.’ Douglas Lindsay, author of The Legend of Barney Thomson and Song of the Dead ‘Mix Irvine Welsh with Ocean’s Eleven. Set in Glasgow and BANG! Dark Side of the Moon is a fun and thrilling read with moments that will have you reflecting on life, and moments when you will be giving it LOLs. A boom-bastic read. Loved it.’ Michael Malone, author of Beyond the Rage and Bad Samaritan
| Author | : Tom Becker |
| Publisher | : Scholastic UK |
| Total Pages | : 174 |
| Release | : 2012-04-05 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1407132245 |
A third spine-tingling visit to the secret borough of Darkside... Mrs Elwood has been kidnapped. And Jonathan will do anything to get her back, even if this means breaking in to the home of one of Darkside's most sinister citizens. With the help of a criminal circus troupe, the plan's in place for a dangerous heist - but is this mission impossible from the start?
| Author | : Julia James |
| Publisher | : Harlequin |
| Total Pages | : 189 |
| Release | : 2012-06-19 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 0373130821 |
"English rose Flavia Lassiter has never been comfortable in her father's glitzy world. Summoned to yet another of his ostentatiously lavish parties, she finds that her one order is to be "nice" to a wealthy investor. Her body may be on offer, but she shields her heart behind an icy shell. Leon Maranz emanates a dark power that sends shivers through her body-threatening to shatter her frosty facade. To let the self-made billionaire bed her would be to do her unscrupulous father's bidding. But to turn Leon down would be to deny her body's deepest desires."--P. [4] of cover.
| Author | : Vivianne Crowley |
| Publisher | : David and Charles |
| Total Pages | : 216 |
| Release | : 2012-08-31 |
| Genre | : Body, Mind & Spirit |
| ISBN | : 1446359190 |
Everyone can present themselves as kind, decent and good-natured people to the world, but beneath the surface there is a dark side in everyone. This emerges when we least expect it, and releases our shameful fears and fantasies that we usually try to hide. Although this shadow self is buried in our unconscious, it will release itself in many forms - jealousy, anger, selfishness. Through trying to hide this dark part of our identities, we lose touch with our true selves. Vivianne and Christopher Crowley suggest confronting your dark side in this ebook, and through facing these negative elements of our personalities, we can learn to embrace our fears, transform ourselves, and bring new energy into our lives. The book includes a light-hearted quiz to see how well you know your dark side. The Paranormal, the new ebook series from F&W Media International Ltd, resurrecting rare titles, classic publications and out-of-print texts, as well as new ebook titles on the supernatural - other-worldly books for the digital age. The series includes a range of paranormal subjects from angels, fairies and UFOs to near-death experiences, vampires, ghosts and witchcraft.
| Author | : Shazia Omar |
| Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 253 |
| Release | : 2016-09-26 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 9386141795 |
The hero of Dark Diamond is Lord Shayista Khan, the Mughal Viceroy of Bengal, who in 1685, during Aurangzeb's rule, was the most powerful man on Earth. Under Lord Khan's governance, Bengal became the epicenter of commerce and culture - a veritable treasure chest with greedy enemies: Maratha warriors, Arakan rajas, Hindu zamindars, fanatic Mullahs, a diabolical Pir with occult powers and the East India Company. Not only does Lord Khan have to keep them at bay but also he must neutralize the curse of the Kalinoor, the dark diamond sister of the famous Kohinoor that now adorns the British Crown.
| Author | : Roger I. Abrams |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 232 |
| Release | : 2007 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : |
Roger Abrams Discusses the Vices of Baseball and How They Reflect Who We are as Americans. Telling Stories of Baseball History That are Often Overlooked, The Dark Side of the Diamond Presents Evidence of Game-Fixing and Gambling Going Back to the Mid-19Th Century. Ty Cobb's Sharpened Spikes and Nasty Temperament Were as Much A Part of His Game as His Steady Bat.
| Author | : Rod Martinez |
| Publisher | : Lulu.com |
| Total Pages | : 232 |
| Release | : 2014-01-18 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1329762851 |
Inside each of us, there's a Dark Side. A place that holds our fears, regrets and passions, no one is allowed to enter and you yourself try not to delve it's halls. Imagine if you will, thirteen stories, stories pertaining to death, love, fear and the unknown. Things we all know and live with daily, now imagine as you sit and witness what goes on and can't help the character in any way, except to read... and watch. Join us as we delve into the twisted panorama inside the Rod Martinez mind
| Author | : Gustav Lening |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 842 |
| Release | : 1873 |
| Genre | : Crime |
| ISBN | : |
| Author | : Brad Steiger |
| Publisher | : Visible Ink Press |
| Total Pages | : 305 |
| Release | : 2009-09-01 |
| Genre | : Body, Mind & Spirit |
| ISBN | : 1578592860 |
Not only do vampires exist, but they walk among us! Paranormal researcher extraordinaire and author of hundreds of books on the mysterious and unknown, Brad Steiger, reveals that real vampires are not immortal, do not have fangs or sleep in coffins, and have no fear of sunlight or crucifixes. A chilling chronicle of the often-ignored history of vampirism, Real Vampires, Night Stalkers, and Creatures from the Darkside is a shocking account of occultist rituals and the inhuman forces that influence these immortal beasts. From spine-tingling classic tales—Vlad the Impaler, the Countess of Blood—to stories of famous mass-murderers and their shocking, cannibalistic, and vampire-like behavior—Jack the Ripper, the Zodiac Killer, Jeffrey Dahmer—to hair-raising testimony from ordinary people who’ve encountered vampires, and finally to interviews with modern vampires themselves, this frightening collection covers them all. Not for the faint of heart, you’ll encounter 163 terrifying tales of the hideous wraiths and creatures that lurk in shadow, including . . . the Mexican prostitute who mesmerized an entire village, convincing them she was an Incan goddess who required human sacrifice for her magic. the three teenagers who left a trail across the South as they conducted blood-drinking rituals with animals. the mysterious Lady in Black, who draws psychic energy from men who dare approach her as she wanders through city streets and parks. the young bride-to-be possessed by an evil spirit pretending to be her recently deceased uncle. the college student who thought that he had gotten lucky when he was invited to a party by a gorgeous woman—until he found out that the other partygoers seemed to want blood in return for their beer. Shining a light on the horrifying truth, Real Vampires, Night Stalkers, and Creatures from the Darkside dispels many myths but also confirms the truth behind several traits of real vampires. You’ll encounter loathsome slashers, rippers, and murderers who do not promise immortality with their “bite,” only a painful death. The numerous photos and illustrations bring the text to life!
