Estos títulos se agregaron recientemente a la colección de las Bibliotecas del Valle de Yakima.
Lotus girl : my life at the crossroads of Buddhism and America
Tworkov, Helen, author.
The daughter of an artist, Helen Tworkov grew up in the heady climate of the New York School of Abstract Expressionism; yet from an early age, she questioned the value of Western cultural norms. Her life was forever changed when she saw the iconic photo of Thich Quang Duc, the Vietnamese monk who, seated in meditation, set himself on fire to protest his government's crackdown on the Buddhist clergy. Tworkov realized that radically different states of mind truly existed and were worth exploring. At the age of twenty-two, she set off for Japan, then traveled through Cambodia, India, and eventually to Tibetan refugee camps in Nepal. Set against the arresting cultural backdrop of the sixties and their legacy, this intimate self-portrait depicts Tworkov's search for a true home as she interacts with renowned artists and spiritual luminaries including the Dalai Lama, Pema Chödrön, Joseph Goldstein, Bernie Glassman, Charles Mingus, Elizabeth Murray and Richard Serra. Interweaving experience, research, and revelation, Helen Tworkov explores the relationship between Buddhist wisdom and American values, presenting a wholly unique look at the developing landscape of Buddhism in the West. Lotus Girl offers insight not only into Tworkov's own search for the truth, but into the ways each of us can better understand and transform ourselves.....
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Life after doom : wisdom and courage for a world falling apart
McLaren, Brian D., 1956- author.
A deeply insightful exploration of how to live with wisdom, resilience and love in our turbulent times. For the last quarter-century, author and activist Brian D. McLaren has been writing at the intersection of religious faith and contemporary culture. In Life After Doom, he engages with the catastrophic failure of both our religious and political leaders to address the dominant realities of our time: ecological overshoot, economic injustice, and the increasing likelihood of civilizational collapse. McLaren defines doom as the "un-peaceful, uneasy, unwanted feeling" that "we humans have made a mess of our civilization and our planet, and not enough of us seem to care enough to change deeply enough or quickly enough to save ourselves." Blending insights from philosophers, poets, scientists, and theologians, Life After Doom explores the complexity of hope, the necessity of grief, and the need for new ways of thinking, becoming, and belonging in turbulent times. If you want to help yourself, your family, and the communities to which you belong to find courage and resilience for the deeply challenging times that are upon us - this is the book you need right now.....
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Traditional bushcraft : simple projects for wild woodcraft : tools, tables, live fire cooking, and more
Caudill, Craig, author.
Build useful, rustic tools and projects through a unique blend of traditional, authentic woodworking and bushcraft. In this comprehensive volume, expert woodsman and master naturalist Craig Caudill teaches 24 step-by-step, photo-illustrated ways to create an epic wilderness camp using sustainable natural materials from the woods around you. Get back to your roots by using old-fashioned techniques and minimal power tools. Craft your complete outdoor workshop by hand, including a wilderness anvil and bushcraft mallet. Try out an old-school hunting method by sourcing and building the simplest-possible split-stick figure 4 trap. Or, experience the satisfaction of making something with your own hands by fashioning a cooking setup for your site including a camp bench, wilderness oven, and even camp utensils. These smart, simple projects are perfect for anyone who loves to live in harmony with the natural world and who's not afraid to get their hands dirty.....
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Take control of your IBS : everything you need to know to feel better
Jackson, Kirsten, author.
Take Control of Your IBS is the road-tested, practical guide that will change your life. Offering simple, fad-free professional advice, it will help you diagnose issues, bring comfort and reduce symptoms and flare-ups. With so much misinformation out there for those of us with irritable bowel syndrome, it can be hard to know where to start. Drawing on scientific research and personal experience, consultant dietitian Kirsten Jackson guides you through each step.....
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Kaffe Fassett's brilliant little patchwork collection : 20 patchwork projects using Kaffe Fassett fabrics
Fassett, Kaffe, author.
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Easy crochet for beginners : learn to crochet with 35 simple projects
Trench, Nicki, author.
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Homemade-ish : recipes and cooking tips that keep it real
McDuffie, Lauren, author.
Homemade-ish is a sassy, no-guilt cookbook, with more than 100 quick-and-easy recipes, that support busy folks wanting to provide healthy home-cooked meals to their family. Creating and enjoying home-cooked food is time well spent, but sometimes we're busy--almost too busy--to be bothered with the task of cooking, with the work of it all. How do we reconcile the impact and importance of providing home-cooked meals with the ever-lurking busyness that threatens to send us dashing to our doors to answer the call of our latest food deliveries? What do we do about this? Meant to be a beacon of comfort, Lauren McDuffie's Homemade-ish is an invitation to let your hair down and relax a little. No judging. No pretenses. Just simple, unfussy food that you really can throw together in minutes. Offering encouragement from one page to the next, Homemade-ish is here to be a supportive guide, a delicious devotional of sorts, with every recipe a reminder to take it easy on yourself, to keep it real. With this cookbook, McDuffie shares more than 100 recipes that make use of store-bought shortcuts and quick-fix tricks for breakfasts; appetizers and snacks; soups; salads; pastas, grains, and meatless mains; meats and fish, and desserts. From jazzed-up bagged salads to improved-upon casseroles to faked and fabulous sweets, you can feed your family well, and actually have time to sit down and enjoy the meal together.....
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Easy knitting for beginners : learn to knit with over 35 simple projects
Goble, Fiona, author.
"Over 35 projects that you'll love to make, all with easy-to-follow instructions. Knit gorgeous items for the home, as gifts, and for yourself. Perfect for beginners and for more experienced knitters, with three different skill levels. The techniques section includes every stitch and technique you'll need."--Page 4 of cover.....
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