Download or read book Different Paths Different Summits written by Stephen Kaplan and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2002 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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!
Download or read book Different Paths Different Summits written by Stephen Kaplan and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2002 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 religious pluralism that does not fall victim to the criticisms of pluralist models. Religious positions do not need to be transcended in order for varying faiths to be both honored and liberating simultaneously. Kaplan skillfully depicts three different realties, a theistic ultimate reality, a monistic ultimate reality, and a process non-dualism, along with their beliefs. His model allows for each to exit simultaneously, mutually interpenetrating and distinct.
Download or read book Institutionalised Summits in International Governance written by Daniel Odinius and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-10-21 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Recompense Streams Summits and Reflections written by Brian Irwin and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2009-10-12 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recompense: Streams, Summits and Reflections is a compilation of essays, some of which have been previously published. Divided into personal, experiential pieces, regional, historical selections and fishing tales, this book is a collection of expositions that exemplify the humbling effect nature and culture can have on the human soul. A story of the loss of one of the worlds great alpinists is contrasted by a recollection of a high-profile rescue high on Maines Mount Katahdin and a two-year old boys first rock climb. Cultural lessons learned during expeditions to Bolivia and Patagonia parallel interpretations of climbing and skiings development in New England and the societal uniqueness of rural Washington States trout fishing community. Recounts of intimidation in the intensive care unit and memories of fishing the open waters of Montana highlight the impact of the natural world on interpersonal relationships and their effect on the mind of a doctor in training. Recompense: Streams, Summits and Reflections is a balanced selection of essays that will delight readers.
Download or read book Transcendent Summits written by Gerry Roach and published by Fulcrum Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In his reflective autobiography, Gerry Roach takes us back to his roots to rediscover a lifelong passion for climbing. This candid memoir reveals an often amusing ascent from a young boy's ambition to Denali, the first step in his quest for the Seven Summits. Join Gerry and his Summit Club as they enjoy the view from the top of North America's most famous peaks and a few places that are likely to surprise you.
Download or read book Imaginary Peaks written by Katie Ives and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2021-10-01 with total page 427 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author is a renowned writer in international climbing community Fascinating story of hoax that inspired a quest for a North American Shangri-La Vivid recounting of fabled mountains from across the world Using an infamous deception about a fake mountain range in British Columbia as her jumping-off point, Katie Ives, the well-known editor of Alpinist, explores the lure of blank spaces on the map and the value of the imagination. In Imaginary Peaks she details the cartographical mystery of the Riesenstein Hoax within the larger context of climbing history and the seemingly endless quest for newly discovered peaks and claims of first ascents. Imaginary Peaks is an evocative, thought-provoking tale, immersed in the literature of exploration, study of maps, and basic human desire.
Download or read book Murder at the Summit written by Carter Fielding and published by Bublish, Inc.. This book was released on 2023-11-12 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Paths That Lead to the Same Summit An Annotated Guide to World Spirituality written by Samuel Bendeck Sotillos and published by . This book was released on 2020-01-21 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book From Foundation to Summit written by Orgyen Chowang and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2024-07-30 with total page 457 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The G 20 Summit at Five written by Kemal Dervis and published by Brookings Institution Press. This book was released on 2014-07-18 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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).
Download or read book Beyond the Summit written by Todd Skinner and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2003-10-27 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: World-class rock climber Todd Skinner is also one of today's most sought-after motivational speakers for business audiences. Whenever he describes his history-making sixty-day free climb of the 20,500-foot Trango Tower in the Karakoram Himalayas (shown on the jacket), people are in awe of his stamina, skill, ambition, and determination. They are also eager to apply his lessons in their professional and personal lives. Skinner argues that everyone has a mountain to climb, whether it's meeting your annual sales target or launching a new product or getting your department to improve its teamwork. And he stresses that you should set your goals even higher than you normally would, and constantly look beyond the current summit to the next one. For instance, instead of aiming for 10 percent revenue growth, go after a seemingly impossible 50 percent target, and then think of new ways to get there. In both rock climbing and business, you must define your exact mission, assemble the right team, make the critical transition from preparation to action, have courage when crossing difficult terrain, and weather the storms well. Skinner offers fresh insights into all of these topics and explains principles such as: how you think is more important than what you know pick teammates for what they will do, not what they have already done make decisions in answer to the mountain fall toward the summit see each challenge as part of a bigger picture, your lifelong ascent Beyond the Summit presents fresh and inspiring advice on leadership, teamwork, and decision-making skills, combined with an epic adventure tale.
Download or read book Economic Summits and Western Decision Making written by Cesare Merlini and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-10-10 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Summits of My Life written by Kilian Jornet and published by VELOPRESS. This book was released on 2018 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kilian Jornet is the world_s fastest mountain climber, ultrarunner, and ski mountaineer and his Summits of My Life project is his most ambitious achievement: the 29 year-old Spaniard challenged ascent and descent records for the world_s most important mountains including Mont Blanc, the Matterhorn, Mt. Elbrus, Denali, Aconcagua, and Mount Everest. By using all his talent in ultrarunning, climbing, and skiing, Jornet made worldwide headlines with his jaw-dropping, superhuman climbs. In this illustrated, info-packed, and awe-inspiring account, Jornet documents his successful attempts to set new roundtrip FKTs (fastest-known times) while following his own ethic of climbing simply, purely, with minimal gear, and with love and respect for the environment and the mountains. Summits of My Life includes his preparation, his successes and failures, facts and elevation maps, and mind-blowing statistics along with Jornet_s personal commentary and inspiring photographs. With every new record, Jornet achieves the unthinkable and pushes the boundaries of mountaineer, ultrarunning, and ski mountaineering. Now, as his project nears completion, Jornet_s Summits of My Life will awe and thrill readers.
Download or read book An Official Guide to Eastern Asia North eastern Japan written by Japan. Tetsudōin and published by . This book was released on 1914 with total page 568 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book An Official Guide to Eastern Asia written by Japan. Tetsudōin and published by . This book was released on 1914 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book False Summit written by Julie Rak and published by McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP. This book was released on 2021-04-14 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
