Sources of Indian Tradition is to date the best compilation of primary sources from India's long intellectual, philosophical and religous traditions. It introduces the reader to seminal texts in the Brahmanic tradition, to ethics, metaphysics, and theories of state and society in Jainism and Buddhism, to ethics, treatises on art and culture, political theory and statecraft and philosophical and religious texts in the Hindu classical and popular tradition. It concludes with a look at the Indian Islamic tradition including the writings of Islamic rulers, ulama, sufis etc. Despite some omissions from the compilation (I would have liked a more in depth exploration of Indian epic literature, classical Sanskrit drama and poetry, the Sikh tradition and Urdu poetry), it is readable, engaging, thought provoking and will illuminate your understanding of one of the world's most fascinating civilizations.

India has one of the richest and most intricate cultures in the world. Imagine a book that compiled all the ancient sources of this culture into a single volume. This book is as close to that ideal as possible. This volume covers India from pre-historic times until the mid 18th century. It includes selections from the Vedas and the Upanishads, foundational Hindu texts; selections from important Jain texts; and selections from early Theravadan and Mahayanan Buddhist texts. It them embarks on an elaborate discussion of Hinduism, organized on the four goals of life -- *dharma*, *artha*, *kama*, and *moksha* (the section on *moksha* contains selections from the *Bhagavad Gita*, other scriptures, and the writings of mystics & saints). The last section of the anthology is a detailed treatment of the Muslims period in India, from the 13th to the 18th centuries. Overall, this is an invaluable sourcebook for anyone who wants to know more about the history of India.

Having read this book cover to cover many times for several research papers, this book contains more than enough information for even the diehard fan of Indian history. Hay has compiled the best of the most significant Indian and Pakistani leaders, both Hindu and Muslim alike to make sure the reader can attain a complete picture of Gandhi and Nehru's India. This is one of my all time favorite resource and reference books on India and I recommend it to anyone interested on the subject.

Louise L Hay cannot fail to please. I found this tape very relaxing and useful as background reassurance and support whilst doing chores. Both Louise and Dr Wayne W Dyer offer positive thoughts and an alternative way to conduct your life. There are many examples of how we sometimes choose to behave and there are suggestions on how we may approach change, if that is what we want. The overall message invites the opportunity to live a truly free life and offers guidance to help find YOUR way.

These two cassettes changed my life! I listen to these tapes on my way to work and everytime I listen I get something new from it and experience another life transforming idea. These tapes opened up the pathways for self-love for me which was the doorway to my self-enlightenment and spiritual journey.

Pete Seeger's famous song "Abiyoyo" is a family favorite of ours, so I was intrigued to happen upon his "Abiyoyo Returns." For anyone unfamiliar with the story, Abiyoyo is a fearsome giant who eats people when he's hungry and is generally destructive and scary.

In this tale, warmly illustrated by Michael Hays, Abiyoyo is summoned up to help move a boulder so that the local townsfolk can build a dam. But the magic wand used to call Abiyoyo up breaks, and there is no way to get Abiyoyo to disappear again. There is a Pandora's Box element to the tale, and the wisdom of elders is deftly interwoven with bright ideas contributed by the children in the village.

Kids will get a special kick out of the idea that the young heroine--who looks to be maybe eight or ten years old--comes up with the idea that will allow the townspeople to peacefully co-exist with Abiyoyo, while still getting their dam built and the boulder removed.

Continue your favorite childhood book with your children. My children love Abiyoyo Returns. A wonderful story about differences, acceptance and love. It will be a favorite in your family's library. Great holiday gift.

This book is recipient of the Reviewer's Choice award and is well deserving of it. It is a great synthesis which reviews the many different types of allergies, what causes them, and what treatments work. Also it reviews all the tests to help you find out what kind of allergy you have and talks about the VERY serious kinds of allergies that can be fatal and what to do about them. Outstanding!

As a long time allergy sufferer I've bought scores of books to try to better understand and deal with my problems. This is really the best I've found. What information! Really top notch. The question and answer approach makes this so user friendly. It really helped me deal with my doctors. Thanks to Hay and the People's Medical Society. I'll buy more of their books from now on.

One of the better books on the subject. Well illustrated and written. Well worth the price.

Mary Jelks MD has made an important contibution to the literature of allergy with this book. It is especially good for people in the Florida area. I am the author of Allergy-Free Gardening.

This is a great book! It simplifies allergies so that the layperson can start doing something about allergy problems. Just the list of allergy symptoms helps educate patients about how they are being influenced by their allergies. I suggest that all of my TMJ and Orthodontic patients purchase the Allergy Self Help Book.
The book shows non invasive common sense methods for controling allergy problems. Unfortunately, many physicians and dentists are not aware of the severe effects allergies can have on their patients so patients have to educate themselves fully.
It is especially important that parents protect their children from the harmful effects of allergies such as decreased nasal breathing and neck problems.

I got this book from the library after a friend of mine had gotten it and knows of my anxiety trouble. She begged me to get this book and knowing of my many allergies including shots as a child I got this book and low and behold - I have seen the light. I'm trying to purchase one as I have to return this to the library but I recommend this book to anyone having health trouble, it will really open up your eyes to things you would never dream of.

This is a most comprehensive history of Bentley, the company and the cars. Unique here are the insights into the inner workings of the company provided by the author's extensive research.

The focus is on racing, which was the lifeblood of Bentley. Business and financial details, engineering, design and marketing are also extensively covered.

The book is profusely illustrated with original black and white photos, engineering drawings, blueprints, cutaways and racing scenes. There is also a beautiful section of color plates.

For the Bentley enthusiast this book is an essential. The organization is superb and the depth of coverage is excellent. It is a true delight.

This is it. If you are researching a prewar Bentley, you must have this one. It lists all chassis numbers and first owners. Many very good photos.

this nicely printed book contains several essays by peter and other authors. in this book, peter goes beyond DIAGRAM DIARIES to focus on the blurring process which materializes the figural from the diagram, to explain why and how to destable the relationship between the diagram and the figural. it is not only an extension of DIAGRAM DIARIES, but also self-systematic.

other authors' essays refleted his idea in other veiwpoint. very helpful for understanding his theory but also inspire your own idea.

this book contains several essays by peter and other authors. the book goes beyond DIAGRAM DIARIES to focus on the blurring process of materialitizing the diagram to figural. it is not only a very helpful additional reading to the DIAGRAM DIARIES, but also explains his idea self-systematically.

other essays by jeffry kipnis, micheal hays and other authors reviewed his idea in other viewpoints, also helpful to understand his writing and inspire your own idea.

When I landed in LA, it took me a good 3 months to find a series of haunts, owing simply to the sheer size of the place. This book breaks it down by neighborhood, "scene," and type of venue, so that the only other guide you need is a Thomas guide (the ubiquitous, highly detailed road map that occupies the back seat of every car in Southern California). Great insider info, seedy backstories, and a dead-on dissection of the various scenes make this a great introduction to America's most puzzling megalopolis. Fodors would be hard pressed to top this.

Great book, especially for the young and young at heart. Unlike most other city guides I see this one really appears to be written by insiders who genuinely seem to know what they're talking about. Useful for both visitors to the city as well as people who are already in LA. The book is well structured with separate sections on eating out, nightlife, shopping, culture & arts, lodgings and many more. If you want to know where the current "in" places are and the real inside information on LA then this is the guide for you.

This book definitely lives up to the Sesame Street reputation. I found this book in a bookstore when my daughter was 17 months old. She is now 21 months and it is her favorite book. The colors are brilliant, the pictures are large and not busy. They are able to hold her attention. The story is one she can now read to me.
Another great thing about it is the sturdy yet flexible pages. Definitely able to withstand a baby's hands.
Thank you Sesame Street and Random House. Make more PLEASE!

The sesame street folks have hit the jackpot again! My daughter (one year old) loves this book. She enjoys flipping the pages and seeing cookie see, cookie do! A must have for every parent and child!