Tales Of The Turquoise

Author : Corneille Jest
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1998-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781559399944

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Tales of the Turquoise by Corneille Jest Pdf

In the early spring of 1961, Dr. Corneille Jest undertook a three-week circumambulation of the valley in the company of Tibetans visiting temples, shrines, and sacred mountains. His companion Karma, an elderly nomad from Western Tibet and a gifted storyteller, punctuated the journey with traditional tales and his own reflections. Charmingly written, colorful, and engaging, the narrative transports the reader to a world of Tibetan spirit in ways not readily accessible to outsiders.

Author : Joe Hayes
Publisher : Mariposa Printing & Publishing Company
Page : 75 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0933553056

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A Heart Full of Turquoise by Joe Hayes Pdf

Author : Corneille Jest
Publisher : Snow Lion
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UOM:39015047852994

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Tales of the Turquoise by Corneille Jest Pdf

In this journal narrative of a pilgrimage in Dolpe, an isolated Himalayan valley in northwest Nepal inhabited by people of Tibetan stock, Cornelle Jest weaves together his own gentle observations of daily life and the lively tales told by his traveling companion.

Author : A. L. Shelton
Publisher : Abela Publishing Ltd
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2009-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781907256288

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Tibetan Folk Tales by A. L. Shelton Pdf

It is found among the old, old histories of the Tibetans that a female demon living among the mountains in Northern India mated with a monkey from the forests of Tibet, and from this union sprang the Tibetan race of people. The greater part of their literature is of a sacred nature, telling of their creation, of the formation of the world, of Buddha and his miraculous birth and death, of his reincarnations and the revisions of his teachings. A kind of almanac, a little astronomy, plans for casting a horoscope, and many books filled with religious teachings and superstitions, including the worship of devils and demons, are about all that can be found. The 49 little stories in this book are told as the people sit around their boiling tea made over a three stone camp-fire. They are handed down from father to son, from mother to daughter, and though often filled with their superstitious beliefs, through them all run a vein of humor and the teachings of a moral truth which is quite unexpected. These tales were gathered by Dr. A. L. Shelton on his trips among the Tibetans, around their camp-fires at night, and in their black tents high up in the mountains. Every country has its folk-lore tales that have always been a joy and pleasure to the children, not only of their own land, but of other lands as well. May these stories add a little to this pleasure and enjoyment everywhere, in whatsoever tongue they may be translated or in whatever land they may be read. Flora Beal Shelton 1925

Author : Leslie Marmon Silko
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2010-10-07
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781101464588

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The Turquoise Ledge by Leslie Marmon Silko Pdf

A highly original and poetic self-portrait from one of America's most acclaimed writers. Leslie Marmon Silko's new book, her first in ten years, combines memoir with family history and reflections on the creatures and beings that command her attention and inform her vision of the world, taking readers along on her daily walks through the arroyos and ledges of the Sonoran desert in Arizona. Silko weaves tales from her family's past into her observations, using the turquoise stones she finds on the walks to unite the strands of her stories, while the beauty and symbolism of the landscape around her, and of the snakes, birds, dogs, and other animals that share her life and form part of her family, figure prominently in her memories. Strongly influenced by Native American storytelling traditions, The Turquoise Ledge becomes a moving and deeply personal contemplation of the enormous spiritual power of the natural world-of what these creatures and landscapes can communicate to us, and how they are all linked. The book is Silko's first extended work of nonfiction, and its ambitious scope, clear prose, and inventive structure are captivating. The Turquoise Ledge will delight loyal fans and new readers alike, and it marks the return of the unique voice and vision of a gifted storyteller.

Author : Barbara Bingley
Publisher : Pilgrims
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1933
Category : Buddhists
ISBN : 8176240443

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Beauty of High Hills by Barbara Bingley Pdf

Nursery tales; retold.

Author : Surya Das
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2009-10-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780061977152

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The Snow Lion's Turquoise Mane by Surya Das Pdf

This remarkable book brings together more than 150 authentic Buddhist teaching tales from the Hidden Kingdom of Tibet — most never before translated into English. These captivating stories, legends and yarns — passed orally from teacher to student — capture the vibrant wisdom of an ancient and still-living oral tradition. Magical, whimsical, witty and ribald, The Snow Lion's Turquoise Mane unfolds a luminous vision of a universe where basic goodness, harmony, and hope prevails.

Author : Terri Cohlene,Charles Reasoner
Publisher : Scholastic
Page : 47 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2004-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0439635888

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Turquoise Boy by Terri Cohlene,Charles Reasoner Pdf

A retelling of a Navajo Indian legend in which Turquoise Boy searches for something that will make the Navajo people's lives easier. Includes a brief history of the Navajo people and their customs.

Author : June Rosenthal
Publisher : SCB Distributors
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2018-09-30
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781948749244

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The Turquoise Lady by June Rosenthal Pdf

What a life she’s lived—June Rosenthal: wife and mother, civic leader, creator of her own exclusive fashion style, and real estate saleswoman extraordinaire! In these personal vignettes capturing the essence of her 94 years—and still going strong—she offers fascinating pictures of the places she’s gone, the people she’s met, and the exploits and accomplishment that have combined to create her truly unique story. Going hand in hand—complementing and enhancing—these distinctive tales are the charming and colorful illustrations of noted New Mexico artist Kathy Hirshon. Together, they make a rare kind of book describing in words and pictures the long and accomplishment-filled life of a very special individual in a way that will captivate any reader interested in the personal story of a modern woman who is truly sui generis.

Author : Denn Thome
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 139 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2014-07-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781491732830

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Tales of Canadian Rurality by Denn Thome Pdf

Normally, a twelve-mile strip of highway from the lake to town flows easily like the wind. But as traffic suddenly comes to a screeching halt, a married couple on a simple trip to town realizes a silver van from Alberta is holding up their journey. Overwhelmed by the fact that she is going nowhere fast, the wife decides to seek revenge, in the most creative way possible. Texas Johnny is not from Texas, he is not a singer, and he is definitely not famous. But he loves his beer and music with a deep and never-ending passion. A successful accountant for the Montreal mob until a police raid robbed him of his career, Texas Johnny is on a mission to spread the word of all things country and western, with a liberal intake of beer and humor of course. When a small group of people reunite to discuss a land partnership, they learn truths about themselves and forge new relationships while discovering that dreams are different for everyone, that they have all changed, and that nothing is like it used to be. Tales of Canadian Rurality presents a trio of short stories that provide a glimpse into rustic rural Canadian life and the authentic characters that populate its landscape.

Author : James Robinson Planché
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 602 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1867
Category : Fairy tales
ISBN : SRLF:AA0014929269

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Fairy Tales by James Robinson Planché Pdf

Author : Alastair Reynolds
Publisher : Orbit
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2020-04-21
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780316462549

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Diamond Dogs, Turquoise Days by Alastair Reynolds Pdf

Alastair Reynolds returns to his bestselling Revelation Space universe with two novellas of interstellar exploration. "Diamond Dogs"The planet Golgotha -- supposedly lifeless -- resides in a remote star system, far from those inhabited by human colonists. It is home to an enigmatic machine-like structure called the Blood Spire, which has already brutally and systematically claimed the lives of one starship crew that attempted to uncover its secrets. But nothing will deter Richard Swift from exploring this object of alien origin... "Turquoise Days"In the seas of Turquoise live the Pattern Jugglers, the amorphous, aquatic organisms capable of preserving the memories of any human swimmer who joins their collective consciousness. Naqi Okpik devoted her life to studying these creatures -- and paid a high price for swimming among them. Now, she may be the only hope for the survival of the species -- and of every person living on Turquoise...

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 608 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1858
Category : Fairy tales
ISBN : NYPL:33433081613642

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Four and Twenty Fairy Tales by Anonim Pdf

Author : John D. MacDonald
Publisher : Random House Trade Paperbacks
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2013-08-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780812984064

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The Turquoise Lament by John D. MacDonald Pdf

From a beloved master of crime fiction, The Turquoise Lament is one of many classic novels featuring Travis McGee, the hard-boiled detective who lives on a houseboat. Funny thing about favors. Sometimes they come back to haunt you. And Travis McGee owes his friend a big one for saving his life once upon a time. Now the friend’s daughter, Linda “Pidge” Lewellen, needs help five time zones away in Hawaii before she sails off into the deep blue with a cold-blooded killer: her husband. “The Travis McGee novels are among the finest works of fiction ever penned by an American author.”—Jonathan Kellerman When treasure hunter Ted Lewellen saved his life in a bar fight, McGee could never have thought he’d end up paying his rescuer back in such a way. But years later he finds himself headed to Hawaii at Ted’s request to find out whether Pidge’s husband really is trying to kill her, or if she’s just losing her mind. Of course, once McGee arrives he can’t help but give in to his baser instincts, and as his affair with Pidge gets underway, he can’t find a single thing wrong. McGee chalks up Pidge’s paranoia to simple anxiety, gives her a pep talk, and leaves for home blissfully happy. It’s not until he’s back in Lauderdale that he realizes he may have overlooked a clue or two. And Pidge might be in very serious danger. Features a new Introduction by Lee Child

Author : Peter Claus,Sarah Diamond,Margaret Mills
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 754 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2020-10-28
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781000143539

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South Asian Folklore by Peter Claus,Sarah Diamond,Margaret Mills Pdf

With 600 signed, alphabetically organized articles covering the entirety of folklore in South Asia, this new resource includes countries and regions, ethnic groups, religious concepts and practices, artistic genres, holidays and traditions, and many other concepts. A preface introduces the material, while a comprehensive index, cross-references, and black and white illustrations round out the work. The focus on south Asia includes Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, with short survey articles on Tibet, Bhutan, Sikkim, and various diaspora communities. This unique reference will be invaluable for collections serving students, scholars, and the general public.