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| Author | : Stephen Kaplan |
| Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
| Total Pages | : 204 |
| Release | : 2002 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 9780742513327 |
In a world where religious pluralism is a necessity of modern life, diverse religions exist for the diverse people populating the earth. Theologically, how do people of different faiths find liberation in their separate gods simultaneously? Stephen Kaplan answers this question with his new book, Different Paths, Different Summits. He presents a model for religous pluralism that does not fall victim to the criticisms of pluralist models. Visit our website for sample chapters!
| Author | : Daniel Odinius |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 223 |
| Release | : 2021-10-21 |
| Genre | : Political Science |
| ISBN | : 100046444X |
This book analyses the role of institutionalised summits in international governance, adding a fresh perspective to the controversial debate over the value of institutionalised summits for international governance. It argues that the contribution of these summits to negotiating and implementing international agreements on policy change is ambivalent. Based on an innovative theoretical model the books proposes that states strategically select summits with their specific institutional design for advancing their policy preferences. Developing the route to the summit and the route from the summit as precise causal mechanisms, the author argues that these choices explain the ambivalence of summit involvement. With empirically rich case studies on the Group of 7 (G7) and the European Council, the book provides a rare systematic comparison of different summits. The empirical record shows strikingly similar patterns for the G7 and the European Council, but it also points to variation deserving further attention in the study of summits in different institutional environments. It will be of interest to researchers in International Relations, Global Governance, and European Politics, and those interested in global institutions and decision-making.
| Author | : Julie Rak |
| Publisher | : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP |
| Total Pages | : 236 |
| Release | : 2021-04-14 |
| Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
| ISBN | : 0228007739 |
The race to climb Everest catapulted mountain climbing, with its accompanying images of conquest and sport, into the public sphere on a global scale. But as a metaphor for the pinnacle of human achievement, mountaineering remains the preserve of traditional white male heroism. False Summit unpacks gender politics in the expedition narratives and memoirs of mountaineers in the Himalayas and the Karakoram. Why are women still a minority in the world's highest places? Julie Rak proposes that the genre has itself reached a "false summit" – a peak that proves not to be the pinnacle – and that mountaineering is not ready to welcome other ways of climbing or other kinds of climbers. For more than two centuries mountaineering, as an activity and as an ideal, has helped shape how the self is understood within the context of conquest, adventure, and proximity to risk. As climbing shows signs of becoming more diverse, Rak asks why change is so hard to achieve and why gender bias and other inequities exist in climbing at all. Exploring classic and lesser-known expedition accounts from Everest, K2, and Annapurna, False Summit helps us understand why mountaineering remains one of the most important ways to articulate gender identities and politics.
| Author | : Mandi Lynn |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 336 |
| Release | : 2021-08-31 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9781953388025 |
For most 19-year-olds, a cross-country trip is an offer you can't refuse, but for Marly, it's the last thing she wants after losing both her parents in a car accident. Nine months after their death, Marly would rather stay home working the retail job she hates, than deal with her loss. It isn't until family and friends corner her into driving her mom's renovated 1978 VW bus from Washington to New Hampshire that Marly is forced to face her grief and understand the guilt she feels over her parents' death. Skeptical, Marly goes on the trip, warily exploring the life her parents knew she always wanted-hiking mountains and living out her photography dreams. On the way, she'll discover places and people who'll test her emotions and a guy who pushes at the walls she's so carefully built around herself. Marly must decide: can she face her deepest wounds and reclaim the life she thought was gone forever? Meet Me at the Summit is an intimate tale of grief, finding yourself after deep loss, and coming to terms with how life changes when you least expect it. It follows Marly as she both runs from and towards the emotions she has long held back regarding her parents' death. A deep, insightful look into the coming-of-age theme through a heart-breaking narrative.
| Author | : Don W. Holmes |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2000 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 9780874806458 |
The highpoints of the fifty states range from Alaska's 20,320 foot high Mount McKinley to 345 feet at Lakewood Park in Florida. Some highpoints, such as Mount Mitchell in North Carolina and New Hampshire's Mount Washington can be reached by automobile on a sightseeing drive. Others such as Colorado's Mount Elbert or Mount Marcy in New York are accessible as wilderness day hikes. Still others, such as Mount Rainier in Washington or Gannett Peak in Wyoming, are strenuous and risky mountaineering challenges that should be attempted only by experienced climbers. Whatever your level of skill and interest, Highpoints of the United States offers a diverse range of experiences. Arranged alphabetically by state, each listing has a map, photographs, and information on trailhead, main and alternative routes, elevation gain, and conditions. Historical and natural history notes are also included, as are suggestions for specific guidebooks to a region or climb. Appendices include a list of highpoints by region, by elevation, and a personal log for the unashamed "peak-bagger." Whether you're an armchair hiker or a seasoned climber, interested only in your state's highest point or all fifty, this book will be an invaluable companion and reference.
| Author | : Carter Fielding |
| Publisher | : Bublish, Inc. |
| Total Pages | : 194 |
| Release | : 2023-11-12 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1647047862 |
In the latest installment of the Blake Sisters Travel Mysteries, the pursuit of inner peace takes an unexpected and deadly turn for sleuthing sisters Whitt and Finley Blake. Their journey begins with a coveted prize—a weekend getaway at the luxurious Summit retreat in Palawan. Eager for pampering and relaxation, Whitt persuades Finley and their dear friend Charlie Larson to accompany her on this trip of a lifetime. However, tranquility is quickly shattered when a lifeless body is discovered amidst the lush jungle’s flora and fauna. The Summit’s diverse clientele, including a former Miss International, a Bollywood sensation, and an unscrupulous yacht broker, swiftly emerge as a colorful cast of plausible suspects. As the body count rises, Finley, Whitt, and Charlie are compelled to once again join forces with Interpol Chief Inspector Gareth Evans and his new wingman, Cameron Bell. Together, they embark on a relentless pursuit to uncover the common thread that binds these murders, racing against time to outsmart the killer before someone else falls prey. Join this intrepid trio as they navigate yoga poses, savor matcha mousse, and confront ghastly murder in a tale woven with pythons, papayas, and the eerie mysteries lurking in the darkness of Palawan nights. Murder at the Summit is a thrilling addition to the Blake Sisters’ adventures, where the search for serenity takes an unforeseen detour into the heart of danger.
| Author | : Orgyen Chowang |
| Publisher | : Shambhala Publications |
| Total Pages | : 457 |
| Release | : 2024-07-30 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 0834845644 |
Essential instructions on the Vajrayana path to ultimate enlightenment, from the foundational contemplations about the nature of reality to the ultimate realizations of the wisdom of Dzogchen. In the Nyingma tradition of Tibetan Buddhism, before one can receive empowerments and pointing-out instructions from a dharma master, one must first open and prepare the mind by engaging in the foundational practices (ngöndro). This consists of completing a specified number of repetitions of the rituals of taking refuge, arousing the mind of awakening (bodhichitta), mandala offering, Vajrasattva purification, and Guru Yoga. In this book, Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche brilliantly explains how to engage in the foundational practice according to the New Treasures of the Dudjom tradition, the Dudjom Tersar. And from the outset, Orgyen Chowang introduces the pristine teachings of Dzogchen, the pinnacle of the Nyingma path, to provide the context that informs every stage of the path to awakening. This book is based on a series of oral teachings on Thinley Norbu’s text A Cascading Waterfall of Nectar, itself a teaching on the Dudjom Tersar, that Orgyen Chowang gave to Western students over a three-month period in 1997. He explains in a very fresh, uncomplicated way such topics as receiving the blessings from the lama, the nature of awakening, the role of pointing-out instructions, tranquility and insight meditation, the three bodies of enlightenment, and the Dzogchen practices of trekchöd (cutting through) and thögal (passing over). This book will be of immense benefit to those engaged in the Dudjom Tersar ngöndro, those who have already finished their ngöndro accumulations, and those engaged in the foundational practice from other Nyingma lineages.
| Author | : Kemal Dervis |
| Publisher | : Brookings Institution Press |
| Total Pages | : 312 |
| Release | : 2014-07-18 |
| Genre | : Business & Economics |
| ISBN | : 0815725922 |
Can the G-20 become a steering committee for the world's economy? Launched at a moment of panic triggered by the financial crisis in late 2008, the leaders' level G-20 is trying to evolve from crisis committee for the world economy to a real steering group facilitating international economic cooperation. What can and should such a "steering committee" focus on? How important could the concrete gains from cooperation be? How much faster could world growth be? Is there sufficient legitimacy in the G-20 process? How does the G-20 relate to the IMF and the World Bank? How can Australia in 2015, and then Turkey in 2016, chair the process so as to encourage strategic leadership? The East Asian Bureau of Economic Research in the Crawford School of Public Policy at the Australian National University and the Global Economy and Development program at the Brookings Institution joined forces in putting together this volume and asked opinion leaders and policymakers from G-20 countries to provide their independent perspectives. Contributors include Colin Bradford (Brookings), Peter Drysdale (Australian National University), Kemal Dervis (Brookings), Andrew Elek (Australian National University), Ross Garnaut (University of Melbourne), Huang Yiping (China Center for Economic Research), Bruce Jones (Brookings), Muneesh Kapur (IMF), Homi Kharas (Brookings), Wonhyuk Lim (Korea Development Institute), Rakesh Mohan (IMF), David Nellor (consultant, Indonesia), Yoshio Okubo (Japan Securities Dealers Association), Mari Pangestu (Republic of Indonesia), Changyong Rhee (former Asian Development Bank), Alok Sheel (Government of India), Mahendra Siregar (Republic of Indonesia), Paola Subacchi (Chatham House, London), Carlos Vegh (Brookings), Guillermo Vuletin (Brookings), and Maria Monica Wihardja (World Bank).
| Author | : Samuel Bendeck Sotillos |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 308 |
| Release | : 2020-01-21 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 9781908092205 |
A selection of reviews of some well-known and some rare works on comparative religion and mysticism, from the perspective of timeless wisdom advocated by the Traditionalist or Perennialist School. This collection is objective and informative, and also intimate and compelling, extending a frank invitation to tread the Path within every path.
| Author | : Cesare Merlini |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 301 |
| Release | : 2017-10-10 |
| Genre | : Business & Economics |
| ISBN | : 1351394975 |
Since 1975 the leaders of the major western economies have gathered in annual summit meetings to try to agree a unified response to the main political and economic problems facing them. This book, first published in 1984, traces the development of the summit meetings and tries to assess their impact on western decision-making and international relations in general. The summits arose as the product of a serious crisis that shook the world economy in the early 1970s. They have been sustained because of the waning of the American hegemony that had supported the postwar international economic regime. From this it became vital for the leaders of the major economies to reassert collective leadership in order to try to re-establish a new world economic equilibrium.
