Historical Dictionary of Kenya (African Historical Dictionaries)

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A ready reference to the history and culture of this complicated and important African nation. Entries cover the important people, places, events, and culture of the nation. A thorough introduction provides important context for first time students of Kenya, and the bibliography will serve both novice and experienced researchers in good stead.

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This is a comprehensive survey of the entire history of the British empire. Avoiding the polemics or apologetics that were inevitable when the empire was still at the centre of political controversy, T. O. Lloyd describes the full sweep of expansion and decolonization from the voyages of discovery in the reign of Queen Elizabeth I to the achievement of independence in the second half of the twentieth century. Drawing out both parallels and differences between paths of development throughout the empire, Professor Lloyd provides a unified and coherent account of a vital period in the history of all the countries that make up the modern Commonwealth. For the second edition, Professor Lloyd has revised the text, updated the bibliography and tables, and added a final chapter on `The World after the Empire', which examines the important events and issues of today in countries of the former empire, such as South Africa, Canada, Hong Kong, and Australia.

The British Empire 1558-1995 (Short Oxford History of the Modern World)

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The British Empire 1558-1995 (Short Oxford History of the Modern World)
T. O. Lloyd, Trevor Owen British Empire, 1558_1983 Lloyd Trevor Owen Lloyd
Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA
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ASIN: B000OL8QEC

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Quantum mechanics, its properties including wavefunctions, complex numbers and uncertainty, are necessary and completely reasonable and understandable, with no weirdness. Classical physics is impossible. Much uncertainty comes from Fourier analysis. Waves and particles and collapse of wavefunctions are meaningless. Their seeming appearance in analyzed. Reasons and limitations of superposition are considered. Gravitation is an example of nonlinearity. All objects interact so nonlinearity is universal. How quantum mechanics then fits in is shown. DiracÂ's equation comes from PoincarÃ© group. Physics is necessarily impossible in any space but that with dimension 3+1. Spin-statistics is a property of rotation groups.

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Foundations of Quantum Group Theory
Shahn Majid
Manufacturer: Cambridge University Press
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ASIN: 0521460328

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This is a graduate-level text that systematically develops the foundations of the subject. Quantum groups (i.e. Hopf algebras) are treated as mathematical objects in their own right; basic properties and theorems are proven in detail from this standpoint, including the results underlying key applications. After formal definitions and basic theory, the book goes on to cover such topics as quantum enveloping algebras, matrix quantum groups, combinatorics, cross products of various kinds, the quantum double, the semiclassical theory of Poisson-Lie groups, the representation theory, braided groups and applications to q-deformed physics. The explicit proofs and a great many worked examples and exercises will allow readers to quickly pick up the techniques needed for working in this exciting new field.

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The basic principles of meditation and mindful living are explained in this guide for everyday living. The deep and abiding qualities of silence and the foundation of true spiritual experience are explored, and the need to make conscious choices in daily life to ready oneself for meditation is illuminated. This book also provides individuals with all the particulars of good meditation practice and explains the challenges and rewards of group meditation. Ideal for individuals and spiritual friends to use alone or with one another, this text is a thoughtful primer on finding silence and a practical manual on meditation for seekers of every persuasion.

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Poetic description of meditation.......2007-09-27

I have read this book several times. I have given it to other people. It is POETRY. It is perfect for a beginner or an advance meditation practioner. I practice meditation and it always provides me with reminders and new insights. I would highly recommend it, whatever your religious or spiritual background is. It truly is universal.

Inviting Silence.......2006-04-05

At first I was put off by the formatting of the text in the middle of the page, but finally fell into the rhythm of the words. This little book offered me the quiet wisdom I was hoping for. Keep it close to you, you'll want to read it often.

The practice of silence is a gift to the universe.......2005-06-16

Having long been an avid reader of everything Gunilla Norris has written, I was thrilled when 'Inviting Silence' came out in 1994. It is simple, practical and very accessible. Everything I loved in 'Sharing Silence' is not only there but is enhanced with that lovely translucent clarity so outstanding in what Gunilla Norris writes. Thank you from my heart to her, to BlueBridge publishing for producing it and to Amazon.com for making it so easily available to us. Read it. I think you will agree that she shows us how and why the practice of silence is a gift to the universe -- one that we can all make.

Inviting Silence.......2005-05-16

Gunilla Norris offers wise, gentle and unencumbered encouragement to develop a peaceful practice. She provides beautiful teachings that allow us to connect tenderly with our innermost selves and the world by learning to be still. This is a wonderful book for people beginning to mediate but is also deeply nourishing for those further along in their practice.

"Inviting Silence" .......2005-03-30

Gunilla Norris' book is incredible. She teaches without teaching.
Reading her book is a meditation in and of itself. The book carries you into meditation through her words...It is a soul's journey from noise to silence from beginning to end.
When finished you will crave the "silence" she writes about. You'll read it over and over just to make sure you get every last bit of wisdom she has to share.
She'll make you believe "silence" is magic.
It is a must ! I want more!

Silence: How to Find Inner Peace in a Busy World

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Silence: How to find Inner Peace in a busy world
A worthwhile keepsake
"Silence"
"Be still, and know that I am God". Psalm 46:10.

Silence: How to Find Inner Peace in a Busy World
Christina Feldman
Manufacturer: Rodmell Press
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ASIN: 1930485034

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Silence: It is a precious commodity that even the most successful of us may not have. As we work to ensure our status in the world, it is easy to forget that we are not merely physical creatures. The state of our spiritual health can be easily tested. When the noise of the world dies away and we are left with ourselves, we get a pretty clear indication of the true extent of our inner peace. In Silence, author Christina Feldman charts a four-part course to accessing and sustaining this nurturing state—even in the midst of our busy lives. She writes, "We can learn to find it in all moments and all things; we discover that it has never been lost only hidden. With over 230 color photographs and a striking contemporary design, Silence is a calming book to look at, to read, and—most important—to use.

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Silence: How to find Inner Peace in a busy world.......2006-05-14

I found Silence to be a wonderful part of my meditation and self-calming efforts in this all too tense and busy world. It is a beautiful book in its writing and its wonderful pictures. I was instantly calmed when I read the first section, and looked forward to reading more each night before sleep. I am buying copies to gift to my tense friends and family. I plan to reread my copy often. I would highly recommend this peaceful and beautifully written book to anyone seeking calmness and peace in their lives.

A worthwhile keepsake.......2006-04-19

It took me several turns of heart before I bought this book, and all because this book costs SGD 60.27 at Kinokuniya Singapore. It was clinged wrapped at first and I had the service people opened it for me. The cover was a simple jacket of gold with the words "silence" in striking gold. The subtitle and the author's name appear in white. As silent as the subject of the book, the cover design is simple and freeing - full of space. I was struck (as with all coffee table book) by the quality of printing, the paper quality and the quality of the pictures. I discover at the point of writing this review that the book was printed and bound by a printer in Singapore. It was typeset and laid out in graphic style, not like the normal print of a book.

The author writes about silence as observed by different traditions and religions. I find, however, after reading the whole book, that the slant is somewhat towards Buddhism (not that this bothers me). Pictures of Buddhist monks featured in many instances in the book. What erks me is the deliberate large print of some of the words in each page of the book. I guess the author was trying to highlight words that are associated with silence, peace and love but where I first thought that the large print made the typesetting graphical, after a while I got distracted on occasions by the jarring big and bold words. I was also distracted by sentences and quotes that are set in landscape format and in faint font all over the book.

In all fairness, I did enjoy the book and I could resonate with some words of wisdom that the author wrote. For example, "Silence is what frees us to listen well, to live with authenticity and discover wholeness within ourselves." "The joy of silence teaches us to be more generous, caring and sensitive." Having myself experienced the rewards and joys of keeping silent moments in each day, I found myself nodding with approval and consensus with the author that indeed it is in silence that we learn about ourselves, and if we respond to change ourselves first, then love will be manifested through us and love will reach other people.

This book, costly no doubt, is one worthwhile keepsake and a beautiful one to line my bookshelf. Looking at the pictures in the book give me different perspectives of silence and how simple objects can be viewed creatively so one sees God alive in them.

"Silence".......2006-02-28

I have been attempting to read this book but haven't gotten very far. It has delightful pictures and the words are nice, however I can't tell yet if it is repetitive in content. It is different than I expected. I do think there is potential for it to be a book one would want to read when relaxation is a goal.

"Be still, and know that I am God". Psalm 46:10. .......2005-03-28

Meditation Master and Sage, Christina Feldman, has put together a beautiful and profound book on the art of silence. The many pictures within the book speak the silent language of the heart. Her heartfelt words point us in the direction that all great spiritual sages and mystics have pointed, to the inner room of our heart, the Holy of Holies. From generality to nuance Christina takes us by the heart and leads us into the way of silence. Silence is the universal language spoken by Lao-Tzu, the Buddha, Jesus, and all those other sages and mystics that have spoken to our hearts down through the centuries. Silence is the common denominator of the spiritual life, East and West. Lao-Tzu once said, "The Tao that can be described is not the eternal Tao". Silence was very important to the Master of Paradox, to the "Old Child". The "Buddha" didn't achieve Nirvana until he gave up on the noise of religion and sat down and quietly meditated. Jesus the "Christ" went into the desert for forty-days and forty-nights to meditate and pray in silent solitude. He then changed the history of the world. As Christina states, "Silence lies at the heart of all our great Spiritual traditions. The variety of forms of contemplation, prayer, and meditation meet in their reverence for silence". Silence is golden.

Silence is the sound of one hand clapping. The sound of nonduality. The sound of God. It is both personal and impersonal. Silence is tangible, the bed from which the universal source of being is aroused. There is an intimacy that can only be known and shared in silence. The intimacy of absolute love. It is in quiet solitude that we come to realize that we are never truly alone. Silence is a field where love grows.

"Awe" ('fear' is a poor translation) of the Source of our being is the beginning of wisdom". Proverbs 9:10. Christina quotes from a poem by the Zen Master, Basho, "Speechless before These budding green Spring leaves in blazing sunlight". Again, awe is the beginning of wisdom. Awe is an attraction, fear is a distraction. Zen poetry is a language of the heart. Zen Koans are irrational alarm clocks for waking us from our slumber, from our inattention. Silence is a refuge that offers sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of modern life. The still small voice of God is always near. Silence is a gift that we give ourselves so that we can give ourselves to others. In silence we strip down to our essence. There is a spark of Divinity within each of us. An essence that is a part of the essence of God. The Kingdom of God is a family. In silence we remember our permanent home address. We are part of God, and yet God is other, and in others. Pride would limit God to self. Humility knows otherwise. In silence there is the reconciliation of East and West, of self and other, of self and God.

Christina points out that there are many different paths or ways to silence that we can chose to take. That in the end each of us must learn to travel our own path. As no two snowflakes are exactly the same, no two paths are exactly the same. As they say in Hinduism, "Though truth is One, the Sages know it as Many". Others can give us guidance, but we must make the journey of self-discovery ourselves. The Wizard can't give us anything we don't already have. We must learn to see with the eyes of our heart and discover our own way to stillness if we are to live lives worth living, to live examined lives. "I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened..." Ephesians 1:18. This journey of self-discovery is available to each of us. One such way to enlightenment that Christina points out is to follow one's breath...

I have only scratched the surface of the depths of this book with this review. If I had to limit my library to 10 books, this would be one of them. It is spiritually universal in its scope. A good used hardcover copy can be had for less than $5, though it is well worth its new price.

Silence Speaks from the Chalkboard of Baba Hari Dass: From the Chalkboard of Baba Hari Dass

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Silence Speaks from the Chalkboard of Baba Hari Dass: From the Chalkboard of Baba Hari Dass
Baba Hari Dass
Manufacturer: Sri Rama Publishing
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ASIN: 0918100194

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rare opportunity.......2001-01-03

I am assuming that this book is a reprinting of the same material in whole or in part as an earlier book by the same author, simply titled "The Yellow Book". In any case, there is a confusing array of supposed experts in spirituality out there, but this man has experienced and mastered what he teaches. I met him in the mid-70's at a retreat. This is the real esoteric Hindu teachings, taught by someone who has lived them. Don't look for mind-bending, headache-producing philosophical arguments, or vague sugar-coated platitudes. What Hari Dass says may take only a sentence--but it will be a sentence that will go right to the core of you, and you'll spend the next 20 years unfolding it in your life.

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Silence as Yoga
Swami Paramananda
Manufacturer: Vedanta Centre, Publishers
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ASIN: 091156411X

Silence Unheard: Deathly Otherness in Patanjala-Yoga (Suny Series in Hindu Studies)

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Silence Unheard: Deathly Otherness in Patanjala-Yoga (Suny Series in Hindu Studies)
Yohanan Grinshpon
Manufacturer: State University of New York Press
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ASIN: 079145102X

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Explores the experience of yoga in the Yogasutra of Patanjali.

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Silence as Yoga
Swami Paramananda
Manufacturer: Sri Ramakrishna Math
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ASIN: 8171201814

Silence of the heart: Satsang with Robert Adams

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Silence of the heart: Satsang with Robert Adams
Robert Adams
Manufacturer: R. Adams
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ASIN: B0006QZR3S

La voie du silence: L'experience d'un moine (L'Ordinaire)

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La voie du silence: L'experience d'un moine (L'Ordinaire)
Jean Dechanet
Manufacturer: Desclee De Brouwer
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