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  Navy Dog - A Dog's Days in the...

  Captain US Navy (ret) Neal J....

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  Having Seaman Jenna as the mascot on the USS Vandegrift was never meant to be a statement or symbolic act, or to put the crew on the radars of four-star admirals. Jenna came aboard unannounced, a Christmas gift that brought instant joy to the crew and transformed a gray ship into a home for 225 sailors. Her addition was not pre-approved by the chain of command—contrary to military protocol. Before long, Jenna became a phenomenon—the only dog on a Navy ship since World War II—despite the best efforts to keep her from the public eye. This orphaned Shiba Inu and the displaced crew shared countless adventures and trials during her five years on board. Jenna dodged being eaten in Korea (a country that still views dogs as edible fare), sidestepped Hawaii's strict quarantine law, avoided threats of being shot in Australia, charmed a Chinese admiral, and nearly initiated an international incident in Pakistan. Jenna became a symbol of the ship and of free will, and created a bond amongst the crew that remains strong decades later . . . long after her death. Neal Kusumoto is proud to say that he was the captain of that fine ship, blessed with a magnificent crew that included one special sea dog. Join Seaman Jenna as a part of the crew on her five-year adventure on the high seas.

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  Introduction to Buddhism Zen and...

  John Danvers

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  In this series of 10 talks, an introduction to Zen Buddhism, with a particular emphasis on the Soto tradition, ideas and practices firmly located within the historical development of Buddhism in India, China and Japan, including the revision and revitalisation of Buddhist ideas and practices by interaction with Daoist teachers and practitioners 
  1. Shakyamuni, the historical Buddha, the legends that surround his life. ‘Dharma,’ the insights of aniccā – impermanence; anattā – the absence of an independent self; and pratītyasamutpāda – ‘dependent origination’ 
  2. How impermanence, the absence of an independent self, dependent-origination and causality informed the Buddha’s understanding of human suffering and how to deal with it. Introducing Theravada and Mahayana. The concepts of karma (causality), dukkha (suffering), karuna (compassion), metta (true friendliness) and ahimsa (non-violence) 
  3. How these concepts inform the ethical and social teachings of the Buddha 
  4. Śūnyatā (emptiness) and tathatā (suchness) in relation to Buddhism and Zen, how Zen teachers and poets have used these terms 
  5. The Daoist worldview and its connections to Zen 
  6. How Buddhist ideas migrated and converged with those of Daozism. ‘Satori,’ or awakening; Zen Buddhist views of the mind; the ideas of Huineng, the sixth Zen patriarch 
  7. Hongzhi, Eihei Dogen and Keizan Jokin's contributions to Soto Zen 
  8. Zen practice and the art of poetry 
  9. Practical guidance on how to practice zazen rooted in Dogen’s short essay on zazen, the Fukanzazengi  
  10. Zen teachers, their writings and ideas, a variety of perspectives on the practice of zazen, and on the Zen view of the self and of mind

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  Fairy Lore - Your Plain & Simple...

  Ralph Harvey

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  Your Plain & Simple Guide to the History and Mystery of Nature Spirits and Their Magical Realm   Fairies abound in the realms of myth and folklore. They have enchanted humans for centuries—but are these mischievous, ethereal creatures more than just myth?   One could ask for no better guide to the fairy realm than Ralph Harvey, one of England’s foremost modern-day witches. In Fairy Lore he intersperses his own intriguing fairy encounters (among them, a mysterious musical interlude in an Irish valley) with succinct yet interesting introductions to the folktales of the fae.   Within Fairy Lore you will learn  How fairies influenced everyone from Henry III to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle  The best ways to seek out fairies (hint: aligning your chakras will help) and how to express gratitude for fairy favors  How to create charms to protect against fairies and other supernatural beings  Which gemstones and crystals draw specific types of fairy and elemental beings  Why roses have special meaning to fairies and why “elf bolts” are significant as well    This book was previously published as Fairies Plain & Simple.

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  Boundless Brothers - Two...

  Ronald A. Lambrecht, Steven S....

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  Fans of TOPGUN, The Hunt for Red October and Forrest Gump will love this epic tale of struggle, tenacity and heroism.  
  Separated in age by eighteen years, Ron and Steve Lambrecht lived under the same farmhouse roof for only six months—yet both left the Minnesota cornfields of their birth for distinctly different roads of military service and achievement.   
  Their joint memoir, Boundless Brothers: Two Warriors from the Heartland, One Mission for the Homeland, offers a fresh spin on a classic American motif of homegrown country boys who navigate the wild blue yonder of sky and sea. From sailing the world on one-hundred-thousand-ton aircraft carriers to flying supersonic combat missions, these two brothers share raucous boyhood gambols, vivid sea stories, and pursuits of identity and inspiration spanning decades of selfless military service.

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  White Pine - The Natural and...

  John Pastor

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  America was built on white pine. From the 1600s through the Civil War and beyond, it was used to build the nation's ships and houses, barns, and bridges. Yet this popularity came at a cost: by the end of the nineteenth century, clear cutting had decimated much of America's white pine forests. In White Pine, ecologist and writer John Pastor takes listeners on walk through history, connecting the white pine forests that remain today to a legacy of destruction and renewal. 
   
   
   
  Since the clear-cutting era, naturalists, foresters, and scientists have taken up the quest to restore the great white pine forests. White Pine follows this centuries-long endeavor, illuminating how the efforts shaped Americans' understanding of key scientific ideas, from forest succession to the importance of fire. Pastor shows us why restoring the vitality of these forests has not been simple: a host of other creatures depend on white pine and white pine depends on them. In weaving together cultural and natural history, White Pine celebrates the way humans are connected to the forest—and to the larger natural world. 
   
   
   
  Today, white pine forests have begun to recover, but face the growing threat of climate change. White Pine shows us that hope for healthy forests lies in understanding the lessons of history, so that iconic species survives.

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  Fostering Love: A Glimpse into...

  Kathleen Paydo RN

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  Families are the foundation of society. When we care for and protect children, we ensure that future generations thrive as well. The devastation that abuse and neglect cause have taught us the immense impact—good and bad—that parents have on children. This book will enlighten readers beyond those directly involved with foster children to see the resiliency and potential that can be hidden in these vulnerable girls and boys. Each of our foster children has blessed our lives with their own unique story. 
  Many people are drawn to the foster-care world including those impacted by blended families, broken homes, childhood trauma, and mental illness. Many children also have delays and disabilities which can include autism, ADHD, and oppositional defiant disorder. This book's message will help you learn about the life of a foster child and how their needs can be met. If you are thinking about becoming a foster parent, need sound parenting advice, or are intrigued by the foster-care system, this book is for you!

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