See's engrossing novel set in remote 19th-century China details the deeply affecting story of lifelong, intimate friends (laotong, or "old sames") Lily and Snow Flower, their imprisonment by rigid codes of conduct for women and their betrayal by pride and love.
Why did Marcia Moore, the celebrated yoga teacher, astrologer and author, and Howard Sunny Alltounian, MD, a successful and respected anesthesiologist, risk their health, their careers, even their sanity? This is the intimate personal story of their life together, their love and their explorations into forbidden zones of higher consciousness.
"Astrophysics Updates" is intended to serve the information needs of professional astronomers and postgraduate students about areas of astronomy, astrophysics and cosmology that are rich and active research spheres. Observational methods and the latest results of astronomical research are presented as well as their theoretical foundations and interrelations. The contributed commissioned articles are written by leading exponents in a format that will appeal to professional astronomers and astrophysicists who are interested in topics outside their own specific areas of research.
“Talking in Pairs” is intended for adult learners at pre-intermediate level who want to improve their communication skills in English. The material provides practical help and introduces conversation topics in an amusing and lively context. Exercises are based on pair work and focus on enabling the learner to speak English fluently and easily. “Talking in Pairs – Pre-intermediate” is succeeded by “Talking in Pairs – Intermediate”, which is intended for learners who want to further their knowledge.
Ninja were the Ultimate Warriors of feudal Japan. Cloaked in darkness and secrecy, the Ghost-Soldiers of the Invisible Fist struck fear into the hearts of their enemies and wreaked havoc on those who incurred their wrath. The principles of these occult methods have not changed and apply even today.
