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"Dharma Transmission" is an amalgamation of public talks and study group discussion forums within Western Australia from 2006 to 2020 on various topics, by those who engage with the Dharma journey within the context of this secular western approach to Buddhism, meditation, life, and actuality. This context was developed as a current functional understanding of actuality that was realized within a period of meditation on the 13th June 1980 and then followed by an actualization process throughout the various schools of Buddhism over thirty years, which is still ongoing. This collective journey is an attempt to make intellectual sense of the awakening experience, so it can be communicated to a new secular western audience, without recourse to anything supernatural, religious dogma, institutionalized belief, or other non-western cultural influences.The communication of the Dharma has never been about the communicator. It's always been about the communication itself. It's always been communicated, so that it can be tested, challenged, refuted, or realized within the direct experience, without the need of any belief aspect imposed by the confused and conditioned, self- referential mind. This book marks the transition from a single Dharma communicator within this context to a collective voice that recognizes the transmission process is complete.

Fleeing from the disastrous Library of Wonder fire, which had destroyed their previous home, the Della Morte sisters and their friend Charlie are adopted by a travelling circus which has camped in Melbourne in 1888. The friends settle in, learning new skills and meeting new people. That is, until the circus is bought by a mysterious Melbourne business man. Slowly, things start to change for Abigail, Beatrix, Zarah and Charlie. So much so that their initial feelings of safety start to dissolve. A failed abduction attempt confirms their suspicions and they now enter into an investigation of the goings-on at the circus. Someone wants the friends under his, or her, control. Why? Who? Is it the new owner? Is it to do with their captured parents? And most importantly, will they ever see their parents again?Book Three in the Della Mortika Steampunk Adventures series

Stories of restlessness, disruption, conflagrations, faraday tents, myth-makers, bubble-worlds, local nomads, transformation, resilience and the power of the exponential. The VISIONS 2100 Project was launched at the COP21 conference in Paris in 2015. In the first instalment, Stories from your Future, the 80 contributors told of their hopes and fears for the long term. This took away the practicalities of today and considered what they really wanted. The stories were challenging, amazing and sometimes heart-warming. But 'vision without action is merely a dream' so the hard work of action must accelerate. The 82 contributors to 'Stories from 2030' work on identifying risks, harnessing finance, developing or deploying solutions and driving government action. They are the people that are driving the critical actions of this decade. In their stories, they address climate justice, collaboration across countries, companies and communities, adaptation of cities and economies, of ecosystems and biodiversity, of health and wellbeing. They tell what you can do to help. Contributors are from business, innovation, finance, journalism, politics, storytelling and the environment. Many are unsung heroes delivering immeasurable progress for world. Some have a bigger stage, such as Connie Hedegaard, Tony Juniper, Sir David King FRS, David Lammy MP, Katharine Hayhoe, Hunter Lovins, Jules Kortenhorst, Achim Steiner, Sharan Burrow and Bill McKibben. Read their stories as they report back from 2030 and decide on the part you will play this decade. It is time to stir!

How do you effectively support and lead others through troubled times? What makes a transformational leader? Are great leaders born or made?From years of working with people, teams and organisations across the globe and researching what makes an effective leader thrive, Lynda Folan, brings you a new way of conceptualising leadership. Uncover the secrets of enduring and transformational leadership. Unlock a comprehensive array of assessment measures, strategies, and tools for developing the attributes and thinking patterns of an effective leader. Enhance your personal and professional capacity to cope with change, manage stress and avoid burnout in a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) business world. As a leader or aspiring leader, you will discover: The keys to transformational leadership A cutting-edge model of leader resilience, and Practical strategies for how to develop resilience How to navigate through changing times. This deeply researched, readable and inspirational book will show you how to achieve success beyond your imagination and emerge as an exceptional leader in extraordinary times. Welcome to the new frontier of resilient leadership.

1000 Trivia and Quiz Questions For Adults & Kids is the latest book on all things trivia following the pandemic of 2020/21. The idea for the book started from the Quarantine Quiz - a weekly quiz of 20 questions and answers, published in the Murray Pioneer, a valuable regional newspaper covering the Riverland and Murray Mallee regions of South Australia, amongst others. Starting in April 2020, it is still published every week and has developed quite a following in that time.From those weekly quizzes the idea for 1000 Trivia and Quiz Questions For Adults & Kids was born. It has questions that many, young and adult, will be able to answer as it features a variety of topics. Also included in 1000 Trivia and Quiz Questions For Adults & Kids are the Bonus Questions, more challenging but not impossible to answer, which featured at the end of each quiz, and whose answers were given the following week.While some of the questions deal specifically with the Covid-19 pandemic, the overwhelming majority deal with general trivia topics such as sport, history, geography, entertainment, science, food & drink, etc. There is something in this book for everyone.1000 Trivia and Quiz Questions For Adults & Kids can be used to conduct formal quiz and trivia nights, for use in the classroom, office or other workplaces, and for informal group or family trivia sessions. Whatever its uses, this book can be a challenging and fun addition to any library.

"How did Liza manage all her businesses?" wondered modern-day writer Ellie Fuller as she continued her research into Liza Marchant's life. "We have mobiles, computers, video calls but all she had were letters. The successful Transatlantic telegraph system didn't come into play until after the Civil War." But even with the lack of immediate communication, Liza and the Fuller family took advantage of an opportunity presented to them in the form of land and government investment near New York which resulted in farming, factories and the new township of Daltons. "An opportunity not to be missed," Liza had said, and she had been right. As Ellie continued with Liza's story, she had reason to ponder the justice system in the 19th century, which was harsh, sometimes deservedly so, but at other times it was overly severe. She found that there were far reaching consequences for Liza and Jamie when they chose not to report the whereabouts of an escaped prisoner to the authorities. They had convinced them- selves that their only sin was one of omission, but it repeatedly came back to haunt them. Much to Liza and Jamie's surprise, Bella, the Duchess of Berkshire and her two boys arrived on their doorstep one day. They all appeared to enjoy the experience so much that they rarely left, which led to a lifelong friendship between the two families. Having read through another of Liza's journals, Ellie sat back and thought that if communication had been more streamlined in those days then she would not be able to read the letters and journals which pieced together all that happened in Liza's life. "I'm glad she didn't live in the so-called paperless society."

Spontaneous Human Combustion (SHC): Inexplicable burning of a living or recently deceased human being without an identified source of ignition.Defying the known laws of physics and plausible medical explanation, SHC is as rare as it is puzzling. Is it a natural phenomenon or a consequence of an ancient curse?The Ellis family, unknowingly trapped by their ancestral past, now battle both to survive. Any female born of the family line faces a fiery death in their early thirties.William Ellis, patriarch, enlists help once he learns of the curse afflicting his family. Can a three-hundred-year-old judgment be set aside before it's too late?

Jack Stern's second adventure is a continuation of the first in which three stories seemingly unrelated are intertwined to share a common theme: "DO NOT UPSET THE STATUS QUO"Jack Stern and Fr Brendan O'Reilly holiday in Mauritius where they discover a decaying Alien church which Brendan brings back to life. Once the media cover the story thousands of pilgrims seeking salvation flock to the island from all over the globe much to the disdain of the Vatican's power brokers who do not want a second coming of Christ and therefore act accordingly.Jack Stern acts to protect and rescue Rome's monetary investment in an Australian natural therapies company under siege by the health department with devastating political and biblical consequences. Meanwhile Franck Max Climax, a faceless London vagabond, in addition to the Mafia in America, work hard to cripple the pharmaceutical industry by rendering all medications inactive and substituting their own.Assassin Ivan Gallows, alias the D-Man, seeks to restore his destructive powers by all means possible and eliminate Jack Stern once and for all.

Simple and profound, this is an accessible pathway to a life of grace and presence, grounded in compassion and positive action for a better world.

This activity book will bring children into the world of their own backyards of wild animals and pets - a simple but interesting way to help them to connect to the responsibilities of having pets, whilst also having fun. The book asks the questions: What animals are living in your backyard? What animals are living in the world and how different they are from each country? What is involved with looking after pets?At the end of the book are illustrations for colouring in. Some are more intricate than others, so when the children come to do this activity, there is the choice of many different designs - thus appealing to everyone!You can download printable illustrations for coloring in from the publisher's website.

In An Intelligent Guide to Real Estate Development, architect and successful international real estate developer Ron Forlee shares his many secrets in this high risk, high reward industry. With this practical "e;how to"e; guide, you too may be able to capitalise on the next real estate boom, or even the next burst of the real estate bubble. This book is the perfect introduction to the industry for novice developers (although there is plenty of information for seasoned practitioners too), or those considering in investing in real estate development. It covers the whole gamut of residential and commercial development, including: The attributes of successful developers- How to reduce the risks in developing real estate- Choosing a team of appropriate development consultants- Conducting a feasibility study, and calculating your profit- Selecting finance and managing your way to success. - build a residential real estate portfolio- manage your portfolio to ensure a significant passive income, and- why commercial real estate is a great asset in your portfolio. Real estate development is a risky business, but if it is planned and managed correctly, the rewards for developers and investors alike can be immense. This is the guide to help you succeed!

In 1987, Doug Harland was blessed with a spiritual experience that confirmed for him the existence of a higher power and delivered insights that were both practical and applicable. As a result, his leadership style became more humane and he focussed on building a long-term sustainable business. To everyone's amazement, he transformed an old, derelict business, with origins in the Industrial Revolution (and previously written off as a lost cause), into a shining success. Doug believes our social and economic structures are ripe for review. The insights he shares here altered his relationship with the natural world and might just transform your life!

One who communicates the Dharma of the awakened mind is like the skeleton that points in the direction of the moon. They are not the moon. This book is a chronological, and in-depth exploration of philosophical quotes throughout recorded human history, from Thales in Ancient Greece to Tim Minchin in modernity. Four attributed quotes were selected from each philosopher, as samples that indicated the direction of their perspectives that formed the basis of their philosophies on a range of topics concerning the human experience. One quote per day was memorised, and then investigated within the meditative process to encourage new insights at the stage where the sense of self-existence is suspended and conditioned bias removed from the thoughts that arise during the latter stages of the process. After each session, a further period of contemplation and reflection outside of the meditative process resulted in this series of stand-alone, secular western Dharma communications, that make up the content of this book. The book acts as a quick and easy reference guide to the history and development of philosophy and also provides the opportunity for those who meditate to use the content and method used to realize their insights within their meditation practice.

A profoundly original work, 'Nature and Humanity - A question of survival', will challenge assumptions you didn't know you had, as it offers a lucid, insightful and crystal clear message: humanity, it is time to act to protect the planet.