Author: Alan Watts
Publisher: New World Library
ISBN: 1577319931
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description
In this new edition of his acclaimed autobiography — long out of print and rare until now — Alan Watts tracks his spiritual and philosophical evolution. A child of religious conservatives in rural England, he went on to become a freewheeling spiritual teacher who challenged Westerners to defy convention and think for themselves. Watts's portrait of himself shows that he was a philosophical renegade from early on in his intellectual life. Self-taught in many areas, he came to Buddhism through the teachings of Christmas Humphreys and D. T. Suzuki. Told in a nonlinear style, In My Own Way combines Watts's brand of unconventional philosophy with wry observations on Western culture and often hilarious accounts of gurus, celebrities, and psychedelic drug experiences. A charming foreword by Watts's father sets the tone of this warm, funny, and beautifully written story. Watts encouraged readers to “follow your own weird” — something he always did himself, as this remarkable account of his life shows.
In My Own Way
Author: Alan Watts
Publisher: New World Library
ISBN: 1577319931
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description
In this new edition of his acclaimed autobiography — long out of print and rare until now — Alan Watts tracks his spiritual and philosophical evolution. A child of religious conservatives in rural England, he went on to become a freewheeling spiritual teacher who challenged Westerners to defy convention and think for themselves. Watts's portrait of himself shows that he was a philosophical renegade from early on in his intellectual life. Self-taught in many areas, he came to Buddhism through the teachings of Christmas Humphreys and D. T. Suzuki. Told in a nonlinear style, In My Own Way combines Watts's brand of unconventional philosophy with wry observations on Western culture and often hilarious accounts of gurus, celebrities, and psychedelic drug experiences. A charming foreword by Watts's father sets the tone of this warm, funny, and beautifully written story. Watts encouraged readers to “follow your own weird” — something he always did himself, as this remarkable account of his life shows.
Publisher: New World Library
ISBN: 1577319931
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description
In this new edition of his acclaimed autobiography — long out of print and rare until now — Alan Watts tracks his spiritual and philosophical evolution. A child of religious conservatives in rural England, he went on to become a freewheeling spiritual teacher who challenged Westerners to defy convention and think for themselves. Watts's portrait of himself shows that he was a philosophical renegade from early on in his intellectual life. Self-taught in many areas, he came to Buddhism through the teachings of Christmas Humphreys and D. T. Suzuki. Told in a nonlinear style, In My Own Way combines Watts's brand of unconventional philosophy with wry observations on Western culture and often hilarious accounts of gurus, celebrities, and psychedelic drug experiences. A charming foreword by Watts's father sets the tone of this warm, funny, and beautifully written story. Watts encouraged readers to “follow your own weird” — something he always did himself, as this remarkable account of his life shows.
Classic American Runabouts
Author: Philip Ballantyne
Publisher: Motorbooks International
ISBN: 9780760319390
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
Step back into the golden age of the American runabout, with the smell of varnish and leather, and the sight of glittering brightwork and deep-hued mahogany. This historical look at the origins and development of the runabout speedboat in America traces the growth of recreational power boating along with details about the boats that made the era so memorable. Learn about men like Chris Smith, Gar Wood, Horace Dodge and others whose search for speed served as catalysts for a new and popular pastime. Eventually, new materials and mass production brought the curtain down on this era of fast wooden boats, but they did not erase the artistry and innovation that the boats of this era represent.About the AuthorPhilip B. Ballantyne is a builder of antique powerboats who owns and operates Philip B. Ballantyne Wooden Boats near Lake Tahoe in Truckee, California. Ballantyne's writing has been featured in Classic Boating magazine.About the PhotographerRobert Bruce Duncan is one of the preeminent antique and classic powerboat photographers in America. His work has appeared in a wide array of books, magazines, and calendars. A former charter boat captain, Duncan lives in Santa Barbara, California.
Publisher: Motorbooks International
ISBN: 9780760319390
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
Step back into the golden age of the American runabout, with the smell of varnish and leather, and the sight of glittering brightwork and deep-hued mahogany. This historical look at the origins and development of the runabout speedboat in America traces the growth of recreational power boating along with details about the boats that made the era so memorable. Learn about men like Chris Smith, Gar Wood, Horace Dodge and others whose search for speed served as catalysts for a new and popular pastime. Eventually, new materials and mass production brought the curtain down on this era of fast wooden boats, but they did not erase the artistry and innovation that the boats of this era represent.About the AuthorPhilip B. Ballantyne is a builder of antique powerboats who owns and operates Philip B. Ballantyne Wooden Boats near Lake Tahoe in Truckee, California. Ballantyne's writing has been featured in Classic Boating magazine.About the PhotographerRobert Bruce Duncan is one of the preeminent antique and classic powerboat photographers in America. His work has appeared in a wide array of books, magazines, and calendars. A former charter boat captain, Duncan lives in Santa Barbara, California.
The Shop
Author: Richard Joseph Wheeler Selleck
Publisher: Melbourne Univ. Publishing
ISBN: 9780522850512
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 892
Book Description
"Telling as much a social, educational, and cultural story as institutional history, this detailed account chronicles the ideological patterns, internal and countrywide conflicts, and student experiences at the University of Melbourne from 1850 to 1939. The daily life of staff, professors, and students are recounted during times of turmoil and peace in Australia, including the depression of the 1890s and World War I. The account offers a window into the pedagogical conflicts and research achievements of one of Australia's oldest continuing educational institutions."
Publisher: Melbourne Univ. Publishing
ISBN: 9780522850512
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 892
Book Description
"Telling as much a social, educational, and cultural story as institutional history, this detailed account chronicles the ideological patterns, internal and countrywide conflicts, and student experiences at the University of Melbourne from 1850 to 1939. The daily life of staff, professors, and students are recounted during times of turmoil and peace in Australia, including the depression of the 1890s and World War I. The account offers a window into the pedagogical conflicts and research achievements of one of Australia's oldest continuing educational institutions."
Genealogical and Heraldic Dictionary of the Peerage and Baronetage of the British Empire
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Category : Baronetage
Languages : en
Pages : 3266
Book Description
Some sections omitted from 2nd impression of the 105th ed.
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Category : Baronetage
Languages : en
Pages : 3266
Book Description
Some sections omitted from 2nd impression of the 105th ed.
Geological Survey Water-supply Paper
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Category : Irrigation
Languages : en
Pages : 996
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Irrigation
Languages : en
Pages : 996
Book Description
Economic and Social History of the World War. (German Series)
Author: Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Division of Economics and History
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Category : World War, 1914-1918
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
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Category : World War, 1914-1918
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Convention
Author: International Association of Industrial Accident Boards and Commissions
Publisher:
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Category : Industrial accidents
Languages : en
Pages : 1358
Book Description
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Category : Industrial accidents
Languages : en
Pages : 1358
Book Description
Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs
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Category : Education, Higher
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Education, Higher
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
Ground Water in Santa Clara Valley, California
Author: William Otterbein Clark
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Category : Groundwater
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Groundwater
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
Water Levels and Artesian Pressure in Observation Wells in the United States
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Category : Irrigation
Languages : en
Pages : 976
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Irrigation
Languages : en
Pages : 976
Book Description