books about: himalaya     books:       Himalaya: Personal Stories of Grandeur, Challenge, and Hope5 reviews Brot Coburn National Geographic, 2006 A Himalayan Feast This book would be worth buying for the photographs alone. There are well over 100 of them and nearly every one (as is appropriate for a National Geographic Society book) is of salon quality. But you shouldn't just look at the pictures. They are accompanied by 40 short pieces by a wide variety of people, each with a story to tell, either of how their life has been changed by their Himalayan ...             Lonely Planet Trekking in the Nepal Himalaya, Eighth Edition4 reviews Stan Armington Lonely Planet, 2001 A Must Have Guide If you are going the Nepal to trek, this is an invaluable guide. I was in Nepal for three weeks and I used this book everyday. Stan Armington knows Nepal better than anyone. He has help from people like Jamling Tenzing Norgay and many others. This is an essential guide to the trekking in Nepal.             Being a Buddhist Nun: The Struggle for Enlightenment in the Himalayas Kim Gutschow Harvard University Press, 2004 They may shave their heads, don simple robes, and renounce materialism and worldly desires. But the women seeking enlightenment in a Buddhist nunnery high in the folds of Himalayan Kashmir invariably find themselves subject to the tyrannies of subsistence, subordination, and sexuality. Ultimately, Buddhist monasticism reflects the very world it is supposed to renounce. Butter and barley prove to be as critical to monastic life as merit and ...             Himalaya1 review Eric Valli, Anne de Sales Harry N. Abrams, 2004 Stunning photographs with very intimate human touches Eric Valli combines all the elements of photography that I like: composition, color, light, smoke, and the human experience. I love how he tells a story with each photo. I would be stunned if only one of his pictures combined all these elements superbly, but nearly all of his photos do! I have looked at many photography books, but I only want to own this one.             Love and Honor in the Himalayas: Coming to Know Another Culture (Contemporary Ethnography Series)4 reviews Ernestine McHugh University of Pennsylvania Press, 2001 Coming to Know Another Culture 'Love and Honor in the Himalayas' will appeal to anyone who has ever desired to travel to distant lands and lose (or find) him- or herself in the invigorating freshness of new experiences, cultures, and friendships. Living as the daughter of a Gurung family in a remote Himalayan village in Nepal, McHugh experiences the incredible richness and immediacy of everyday high mountain life. Hers is a ...             Lonely Planet Trekking in the Indian Himalaya2 reviews Garry Weare Lonely Planet Publications, 2002 for himalaya lovers the book presents a very focussed view for people interested in trekking in the indian region of the himalayas. it gives details of treks along with relevant maps. it is not for those looking for a general tourist guide for the region, but can be used by a variety of trekkers. usually one does not trust the trek details and advice given in such books and this might be very general at times. but ...             Surfing the Himalayas: A Spiritual Adventure77 reviews Frederick Lenz St. Martin's Griffin, 1996 Best book ever! Hey, this is the best book I ever read, not just on Enlightenment and Buddhism, but in general! And I have read hundreds of books on Buddhism, and especially Tibetan Buddhism. Note, that I have not necessarily read too many books in general, I actually prefer movies usually. `Surfing the Himalayas' and its sequel, 'Snowboarding to Nirvana' really make sense and simplify advanced Buddhist ...             Homage to the Himalayas1 review "Harry N. Abrams, Inc.", 2006 deeply moving photographs I checked this book out of the library and fell in love with it. The landscapes have the quality of a dream, or a painting. I appreciated the photographer who would choose these sights to capture with the camera. The thumbnail index at the end was most interesting in explaining the fascinating images. And at a very reasonable price.             In the Shadow of the Himalayas: Tibet - Bhutan - Nepal - Sikkim A Photographic Record by John Claude White ...2 reviews Kurt Meyer Mapin Publishing Gp Pty Ltd, 2006 An Extraordinary View of Remote Mountain Kingdoms This extraordinary book presents 113 sepia-toned photographs, with commentary, of the people, architecture and landscape of Tibet, Bhutan, Nepal, and Sikkim, taken by a career British officer in the late 19th and very early 20th century. Anyone with an interest in this region should be enthralled by his remarkable photographs of these remote mountain worlds. The photos represent an important ...             Himalaya10 reviews Michael Palin Thomas Dunne Books, 2005 Beautiful and interesting book about a fantastic trip "Himalaya" is a book written by Michael Palin as an alternative account of a trip that was filmed and first shown as a TV program on BBC TV. (This program has also been shown on many other TV stations, and is now available on DVD.) In addition to the text in the book there are many beautiful pictures by Basil Pao, the stills photographer who accompanied the BBC team on the trip. This was a ...             Inside Himalaya2 reviews WN, 2005 Beautiful and interesting photographs from the incredible Himalayan mountains "Inside Himalaya" is a beautiful coffee table style book. It is large format and hardcover and printed on glossy paper. There is very little text in this book, just a 2-page introduction by Michael Palin, a 3-page postscript by Basil Pao and a short caption for each of the 300 pictures. The pictures are wonderful. Some of the best are presented as impressive 2-page spreads, and most of the ...             A Hermit in the Himalayas Paul Brunton Rider & Co, 2003             Sorceress of the Himalayas Ketaki Shriram Crystallius Press, 2008 The year is 1800. After her village is torched by agents of an evil Force, a cryptic note from her guardian sends Tien Ming, a girl of mixed race, on a perilous quest for a spellbook that will give the holder immense power, wealth and immortality! Accompanying her are two magical creatures - a shapeshifting owl and golden snow leopard - each with their own reasons for possessing the book. Through a myriad of unexpected twists and turns, Tien ...             Himalayas1 review Jaroslav Poncar Edition Panorama, 2006 Amazing Photography The photographs in this book are absolutely incredible! Viewing them will transport you to another time and place. He has an astonishing eye and the images are perfection. Flawless and captivating. You will find yourself revisiting these images often!             Living Stones of the Himalayas2 reviews Dr. Thomas Hale Zondervan, 1993 Inspirational Living Stones Dr. Thomas Hale has given us an opportunity to experience the trials, tribulations and triumphs, but more importantly, the inspiration that he and his wife have been so fortunate to have been a part of. His writing style is not only easy to read, but it compels you to want to read more. It is a wonderful diary of his medical mission experience over the years and is a treat for those who want ...             Himalaya: Life on the Edge of the World1 review David Zurick, P. P. Karan The Johns Hopkins University Press, 1999 Myths and Realities of the Himalayan Environment Zurick and Karan's book on the Himalaya is easily the best book in recent years focussing on the condition of the Himalayan environment. Instead of using evidence from a few small examples, usually villages scattered across the Himalaya from Pakistan to Assam, the authors invoke a meta analysis, an examination of many studies and especially data from the entire area. This technique avoids any ...             Himalaya Alpine-Style: The Most Challenging Routes on the Highest Peaks6 reviews Stephen Venables, Andy Fanshawe Mountaineers Books, 1996 Indispensable for all Himalaya enthusiasts Despite the disparaging comments of some earlier reviewers this is a great mountaineering book. Whoever was been on one of the Himalayan giants knows that this is not children's play. The risks are enormous and it is remarkable that some people venture into these inhospitable areas time and again. I see no reason to qualify the merits of this book based on the success of the authors' personal ...              search for books 1883-1908, adventure, alpine, alpine-style, another, buddhist, challenge, challenging, claude, contemporary, culture, edition, enlightenment, ethnography, grandeur, highest, himalaya, himalayas, living, personal, photographic, record, routes, sorceress, spiritual, stones, stories, struggle, surfing, trekking books:    Kindle - Amazon's New Wireless Reading Device This is the future of book reading. I have used it and love it! randomly chosen book: Make Haste My Beloved home  impressum - about us