An Introduction to Buddhism

The Dalai Lama

The "Core Teachings of the Dalai Lama" series begins with this small book of teachings by His Holiness, the perfect introduction to traditional Tibetan Buddhist thought and practice.   There is no one more suited to introduce beginners--and remind seasoned practitioners-- of the fundamentals of Tibeta...

Spectacle - Rare and Astonishing Photographs

Mark Thiessen (Foreword by); Susan Tyler Hitchcock (Text by); National Geographic Book Service Staff

In life, there are certain sights that are as beautiful as they are unforgettable--from a majestic supercell to the secrets of a deep blue ice cave to the world's largest library. These fascinating spectacles shock us in their diversity, their complexity, and their epic scale, bringing us the miraculous...