Mary W. Craig è una scrittrice e storica il cui lavoro si concentra sulle vite delle persone comuni all'interno di contesti storici. I suoi scritti esplorano come le forze politiche ed economiche delle élite influenzino l'esistenza quotidiana. Craig descrive il suo approccio alla storia come quello di una 'gazza', che raccoglie dettagli interessanti e brillanti per illuminare un passato complesso. Le sue narrazioni offrono acute intuizioni sugli aspetti meno visibili degli eventi storici.
Through extensive research and interviews with numerous refugees in India, the book explores four decades of suffering endured by Tibetans due to religious persecution, environmental destruction, and human rights violations. It sheds light on their emotional turmoil and resilience in the face of ongoing challenges, providing a poignant account of their struggles and the impact of these atrocities on their lives.
This is a book about a mother coping with two handicapped children and discovering truths about suffering.
No `Rags To Riches` Story Is More Remarkable Than The Tale Of How A Young Tibetan Farmer`S Son Was Plucked From Obscurity To Become The Dalai Lama. This Compelling Account Is The First To Portray In Detail How His Extraordinary Destiny Affected His Parents, Four Brothers And Two Sisters.
Wanda Poltawska, arrested by the Gestapo, spent 4 years in Ravensbruck concentration camp. This is her account.
Aged 24 years old when he left Tibet, Emme-La had never known a time when the Chinese had not ruled his homeland. Slotting his harrowing account into her own knowledge of recent Tibetan history, the author details the experience of mass murder and torture and the total, systematic destruction of a rich and honoured culture.
In this challenging collection of the Dalai Lama's wisdom, the religious leader reflects on suffering, happiness, love, and truth, and emphasises the need to transform the human mind if we are to find real fulfilment. His Holiness the Dalai Lama was born in 1935, and enthroned as the reincarnation of the thirteenth Dalai Lama in 1940. Following the suppression of the Tibetan national uprising in 1959, he escaped to India where he was given political asylum. At the heart of all the Dalai Lama's teaching is the plea for compassion and non-violence, the essential goodness of the human heart, and the need to live well and die well.
The book provides an overview and analysis of the witch trials in the Scottish Borders in the 17th century. The 17th century was a time of upheaval in Scottish and British history, with a civil war, the abolition of the monarchy, the plague and the reformation all influencing the social context at the time. This book explores the social, political, geographical, religious and legal structures that led to the increased amount of witch trials and executions in the Scottish Borders. As well as looking at specific trials the book also explores the role of women, both as accuser and as accused.
A new study of the most infamous spy of the First World War, published to coincide with the 100th anniversary of her execution
Inspirational teachings and wisdom of the leading Buddhist teacher of our time. One of the most influential Buddhist leaders of our time, His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama is a Nobel Peace Laureate and the exiled spiritual head of the Tibetan people. A tireless teacher and writer, he is the author of dozens of widely acclaimed works, including The Book of Joy, The Art of Happiness and The Heart of Meditation—and this compact collection brings together a selection of inspiring short teachings from many of his popular books. Addressing a broad range of subjects, such as nonviolence, impermanence, religion, politics, and human rights, these wise words show the power of goodness even in the most uncertain of times. This book is part of the Shambhala Pocket Library series. The Shambhala Pocket Library is a collection of short, portable teachings from notable figures across religious traditions and classic texts. The covers in this series are rendered by Colorado artist Robert Spellman. The books in this collection distill the wisdom and heart of the work Shambhala Publications has published over 50 years into a compact format that is collectible, reader-friendly, and applicable to everyday life.
Witchcraft holds a continued fascination for readers around the world, and the Scottish witch hunts have recently received renewed media attention, especially with the BBC 2 show Lucy Worsley Investigates, bringing attention to Edinburgh’s witches.Expert Mary Craig explores the unusual story of Agnes Finnie, a middle class shopkeeper who lived in the tenements of Edinburgh. After arrest, most witches were tried within a matter of days but not Agnes. Her unusual case took months with weeks of deliberation of the jury. Mary explains why and gives her expert insight into the political and religious tensions that led to her burning.The book will interest a variety of readers, academics and non-academics alike – those interested in witchcraft, British and Scottish history, religious studies and women’s studies.Mary Craig works as a historian with museums, archives and schools and hosts regular, well-attended events on the subject of witchcraft in the Scottish Borders. We expect strong media coverage. The Witches of Scotland campaign has recently gained traction and the attention of first minister Nicola Sturgeon, calling for a pardon and apology to those accused during the witch hunts.