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| AMERICAN INDIAN HISTORY, VOLUME 1 : Five Centuries of Conflict & Coexistence -- Conquest of a Continent 1492-1783 [Robert W Venables] "American Indian History" chronicles the dynamic process of interaction among Indian nations, Europeans and the United States during the past five centuries. Through his meticulous research and excellent narrative style, Robert Venables, Ph.D., makes this history come alive. Starting with the early period of contact, "discovery" and conquest, this two-volume set presents a detailed study of all sides of many complex issues, allowing the reader to look at American history from a new perspective and presenting, often for the first time, the Native sides of these issues. The work also provides insights into the cultural misunderstandings between Indian nations and the Eurocentric-thinking U.S. government. The survival of both cultures despite their conflicts has brought about an alliance between the two, both still struggling to shape their identities while sharing the same lands, as well as the values of freedom and individual liberties. Volume I begins by comparing and contrasting the different worldviews held by Indian and European nations as reflected in their philosophies and religions. It progresses to comprehensively document the contact, conflict and alliances that shaped and influenced their histories. During the initial conflicts in the 1500s, the Europeans debated the morality of conquest, then set the legal precedents that continue to affect Indian nations down to the present day. The Doctrine of Discovery and the Papal Bulls shaped these policies of conquest for both the Europeans and later the colonists. Indian nations developed political philosophies to cope with the pressures of colonial governments. Some adapted to European ideas and technologies as a means of survival. Some went to war with the Europeans, and others made alliances with them. Often these alliances were against other Indian nations, making the frontier far more complicated than red versus white. During these times, the descendants of the Europeans, believing the entire North American continent was their destiny, began the long process of coercing the Indian nations from their lands, a practice that continues today. { 328pp, 155x230mm, October 2006; PB, £16.99, 1574160745:9781574160741 , Clear Light Publishing } |
| AMERICAN INDIAN HISTORY, VOLUME 2 : Five Centuries of Conflict & Coexistence -- Confrontation, Adaptation & Assimilation 1783 to Present [Robert W Venables] "American Indian History" chronicles the dynamic process of interaction among Indian nations, Europeans and the United States during the past five centuries. Through his meticulous research and excellent narrative style, Robert Venables, Ph.D., makes this history come alive. Starting with the early period of contact, "discovery" and conquest, this two-volume set presents a detailed study of all sides of many complex issues, allowing the reader to look at American history from a new perspective and presenting, often for the first time, the Native sides of these issues. The work also provides insights into the cultural misunderstandings between Indian nations and the Eurocentric-thinking U.S. government. The survival of both cultures despite their conflicts has brought about an alliance between the two, both still struggling to shape their identities while sharing the same lands, as well as the values of freedom and individual liberties. Volume II continues the saga of Indian-U.S. government relations, beginning after the Revolutionary War, when the United States turned on both its former Indian enemies and allies. The Policy of Removal forced most Indian peoples to lands west of the Mississippi. New policies such as the Dawes Act of 1887 succeeded in breaking up the communal land holdings of many Indian nations. The tragic end of the era’s struggles occurred at Wounded Knee, where Lakota followers of the Ghost Dance religion were slaughtered by the Army. During the first half of the 20th century different Indian programs reflected the goals of their United States government and eras more than they recognised the variety of Indian perspectives. After World War II, U.S. policies such as the relocation of thousands of Indians to urban areas and the attempted "termination" of treaty rights and reservations eventually forced a choice between assimilation and political resistance. Treaty rights and land claims demonstrate how the present day continues past history, even as new controversies, such as casino gambling on Indian reservations, arise. Because Indian America remains diverse, all the issues remain complex. { 416pp, 155x230mm, October 2006; PB, £16.99, 1574160761:9781574160765 , Clear Light Publishing } |
| AMERICAN INDIAN LOVE STORIES : Traditional Stories of Love & Romance from Tribes Across America [Herman Grey] This collection of Indian love stories is a rare find. Traditional love stories handed down through families from generation-to-generation, these heart-warming, and sometimes playful, tales are written in a manner that lets the reader feel as if he were sitting at the feet of an elder. The lively stories provide authentic glimpses of Native culture, history, and customs from historical periods long past that continue to inform the present. Unlike other folk tale collections, here the emphasis is on love and romance -- but always within a cultural context and never sentimental. Although it is difficult to obtain love stories from American Indians, author Herman Grey, an elder from the Mohave tribe, was fortunate to acquire these stories when he was a young man from friends representing various tribes including the Pima, Tohono O’odham, Apache, Hopi and Navajo. { 160pp, 140x215mm, October 2006; PB, £9.99, 157416063X:9781574160635 , Clear Light Publishing } |
| ANCIENT WISDOM, LIVING TRADITION : The Tibetan Spirit in the Himalayas [Marcia Keegan, Tibetan text translated by Lobsang] Foreword by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. This beautiful book invites readers to experience the cultural-spiritual traditions of Tibet, Bhutan, Nepal, Sikkim, and Ladakh. The wisdom of the ancient teachings is transmitted in simple yet expressive language that is accessible to today's readers. Complementing and subtly echoing the teachings, Marcia Keegan's sensitive photos capture the unique qualities of these traditional Buddhist lands and cultures. { 112pp, 235x306mm, June 1998; HB, £23.50, 0940666758:9780940666757 , Clear Light Publishing } |
| BEST OF DEE BROWN'S WEST : An Anthology [Dee Brown. Edited by Stan Banash] Dee Brown, the foremost popular historian of the American West, has been exploring its "true history" for over 50 years in some 30 books and dozens of historical articles. Known for his forceful and well-documented narratives, Dee Brown changed the way we look at the West. Without a political or ideological axe to grind, he has stripped away familiar stereotypes and romanticised images, he has always shown us the Old West as it really was. The 25 works in this collection span 100 years of history. Brown includes pieces on noted figures such as Lewis and Clark and Geronimo, stories of the Pony Express riders, longhorn ranchers and cowboys, and women who were brought to the West to marry miners and ranchers. He offers accounts of the Trail of Tears, the Santa Fe Trail, western settlement, the Plains Indians, war and peace between whites and Indians, and an assortment of intrigues, crimes, and scandals. Containing some of Brown's best work, this book will captivate readers with an interest in a perennially fascinating chapter of our history. { 366pp, 155x230mm, July 1995; HB, £16.99, 0940666766:9780940666764 , Clear Light } |
| BREADMAKER'S GUIDE : With 410 Recipes from Around the World [Jan Thomson] This treasury of instruction, recipes, and practical wisdom offers breads for every taste and temperament. You will find Thomson's wonderful original recipes for savoury and sweet yeasted breads, as well as detailed instructions for breads that are traditional around the globe, from French and Italian breads to challah and croissants, from pizzas and focaccias to sopaipillas and pitas, to sourdoughs and spongebreads, buns, rolls, and bagels. With her new book, Thomson reintroduces no-knead yeasted batter bread, an old-time favourite that is sure to become popular with home cooks who would love to make bread but think they don't have time. Since recipes for this kind of bread are a rarity today. Thomson's batter breads offer a unique opportunity to try something delicious and just a little different. { 224pp, 155x230mm, April 2000; PB, £9.99, 1574160494:9781574160499 , Clear Light Publishing } |
| CAPE COD WAMPANOAG COOKBOOK : Wampanoag Indian Recipes, Images & Lore [Earl Mills Sr & Betty Breen] Earl Mills, (Chief Flying Eagle) a sachem of the Cape Cod Mashpee Wampanoag Indians, is a contemporary gourmet chef, who shares with the reader time-tested recipes handed down by his ancestors and perfected at his popular Cape Cod restaurant, The Flume. Homespun narratives and blessings over meals precede Cape Cod recipes ranging from Quahog Chowder to Indian Pudding. This down-home mix of comfort foods and nostalgia offers an invitation to succumb to fond memories, take control of "hearth and soul," and rediscover the passion of good eating. Every recipe in this book has been taste-tested to perfection. Each story and blessing transports to an earlier and more basic lifetime and connects us all through food, the good earth, and our own roots. Mills and Breen show us how to incorporate our best yesterdays into our modern lives, mixing gentle nostalgia with up-to-date tips on food preparation. Recipes include soups and chowders, breads, salads and dressings, pastries, meats, game, seafood, vegetables, pasta, sauces, and desserts. { 190pp, 140x215mm, October 2006; PB, £9.99, 1574160575:9781574160574 , Clear Light Publishing } |
| CAREER SMARTS : 201 Guiding Principles from the World's Best & Brightest [Russell Wild] This book compiles insights, wisdom, and practical tips that have been found essential in achieving success and personal satisfaction in the contemporary work world. The best and brightest include well-known corporation execs, successful entrepreneurs, leadership trainers, business school professors, psychologists specialised in work issues, and respected authors and consultants. The experts offer insider perspectives on such subjects as leadership, creativity, corporate culture, interviewing, asking for raises and perks, communication, negotiation, job stress, kids and careers, dealing with mad bosses, working at home, and the role of intuition. This practical and entertaining book will be a welcome companion and reliable guide for anyone in the business world-whether job seeker, employee, executive, or entrepreneur. { 219pp, 155x230mm, August 1999; PB, £9.99, 1574160338:9781574160338 , Clear Light Publishing } |
| CELEBRATIONS COOKBOOK : Menu Plans, Recipes & Table Decorations [Myra J Baucom & Jolynn Baucom-Wright] This is a unique guide to meal preparation that includes not only a complete menu for each feast but detailed suggestions on table settings, centrepieces and even flowers, turning the meal into a complete event honouring both the occasion and the friends and loved ones served. The selection of menu items varies from time-honoured classics to modern experimental cuisine, with a heavy emphasis on comfort foods. Items are selected for each menu based on how their flavours work with those of the other items chosen as well as their suitability for each particular celebration. { 188pp, 200x255mm, October 2006; PB, £9.99, 1574160621:9781574160628 , Clear Light Publishing } |
| CHILDREN'S BOOK OF YOGA : Games & Exercises Mimic Plants & Animals & Objects [Thia Luby] This book contains valuable, fun information on how children ages 3 to 12 can enjoy the benefits of learning a variety of yoga poses by imitating animals or objects in the environment, along with learning new ways to develop deep, healthful breathing. Classic yoga poses are presented in this book together with original poses and games created by the author. Children naturally imitate things around them and these exercises will stimulate their imaginations along with enhancing physical and neurological skills. Practising yoga builds a strong foundation for children to grow from in order to become self-assured, clear-thinking, responsible people in the world. { 111pp, 225x260mm, September 1998; PB, £9.99, 1574160036:9781574160031 , Clear Light Publishing } |
| CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION : Santa Fe Traditions - Foods & Crafts [Richard Clawson] Among Santa Fe's many attractions, its Christmas festivities are perhaps the most unique expression of the city's history and spirit. This lavishly illustrated book offers the reader many gifts. It captures the ambience and mix of cultural traditions -- Indian, Spanish, and frontier American -- that lend pure magic to the Christmas season in this enchanted city. A virtual Christmas cornucopia, it also presents a plethora of traditions and ideas, recipes, party plans, and decoration and gift crafts to inspire readers who wish to bring fresh enjoyment to their own Christmas celebrations. Internationally known Christmas designer Richard Clawson has put together a wealth of festive gourmet menus, recipes, Christmas decorations, and party ideas for children and adults, all illustrated in stunning colour photographs. He provides clear, detailed instructions for making innovative ornaments, decorations, and gifts out of inexpensive, easy-to-find materials. Adding a personal touch, he shares some of his own Christmas traditions and experiences. Writer Jann Arrington Wolcott traces the history of Christmas in Santa Fe and describes old traditions that remain alive, such as: Las Posadas, the re-enactment of Mary and Joseph's search for shelter, the farolitas and luminarias that light their way; the masked Matachines dancers; traditional feasts and decorations; and a more recent addition--an anonymous "Spanglish" version of "'Twas the Night before Christmas". A glimpse into the past is provided by members of old New Mexico families -- Indian, Spanish, and frontier American -- who share their earliest memories of Christmas as well as special recipes traditionally associated with the holiday season. { 128pp, 260x320mm, December 1995; HB, £26.99, 0940666685:9780940666689 , Clear Light Publishing } |
| CIRCLE OF LIFE : Traditional Teachings of Native American Elders [James David Audlin (Distant Eagle)] "Circle of Life" presents, in written form, traditional oral Native American sacred teachings involving spirituality, ceremonies, visions, healings, everyday life, and the warrior’s way from the Iroquois, Lakota and other traditions. The author, has been receiving these teachings orally from elders since he was a youth. The wisdom includes Native American views on cosmology, ethics, epistemology, metaphysics, sociology, psychology, healing, dream interpretation and vision quests. { 364pp, 155x230mm, October 2006; PB, £13.50, 1574160826:9781574160826 , Clear Light Publishing } |
| CITRUS COOKBOOK : Tantalizing Food & Beverage Recipes from Around the World [Frank Thomas & Marlene Leopold] Frank Thomas and Marlene Leopold illustrate their appreciation for good food, proving that delicious can also be healthy. The list of health benefits of citrus will undoubtedly grow, but it is what citrus does to taste that has maintained its popularity. It not only imparts a wonderful fresh flavour to foods, but also acts as a natural tenderiser to meat, poultry, and fish. Citrus lovers will be unable to resist the imaginative original recipes as well as hints to simplify preparation and tips for avoiding disaster. Exotic recipes from around the world are made clear enough for the average cook to easily master. This book reads like a letter from a beloved relative. A must for every kitchen. { 147pp, 155x230mm, July 2001; PB, £9.99, 1574160567:9781574160567 , Clear Light Publishing } |
| COFFEE LOVER'S BIBLE : Ode to the Divine Brew in Food, Fact & Fancy [Jill Yates] Coffee Lover's Bible gives you all the tips you need to master the fine art of selecting ad brewing, to learn the fine points of arabica and robusta beans, and distinguish French brews from Middle Eastern from American. It offers a generous sample of coffee facts, lore, and trivia to share over your favourite brew, and 101 recipes for everything from drinkables to desserts to savoury chicken dishes. Try recipes with liqueurs to create Kahlua Toreador, Irish Cappuccino, or American Cafe. Refresh yourself with Creole Coffee Ice Cream Punch or a Cool Caffeine Smoothie. Trip out in desserts to die for, such as Chocolate Truffle Gateau, Agnes's Mocha Velvet Pie, or Six-Layer Toffee Torte. { 201pp, 195x195mm, November 1998; PB, £8.99, 1574160141:9781574160147 , Clear Light Publishing } |
| COYOTE & THE WINNOWING BIRDS : A Traditional Hopi Tale [Emory Sekaquaptewa & Barbara Pepper] Coyote tries to play a cruel trick on the birds, but they find a way to trick him instead. This traditional Hopi story is here retold by a respected Hopi elder and storyteller, the late Eugene Sekaquaptewa. The text is presented in both Hopi and English, and the charming full-colour illustrations were provided by Hopi children. Expressing Hopi tradition in a natural and accessible manner, the story will have a strong appeal for children of every culture -- and for their parents. { 96pp, 210x210mm, December 1994; HB, £9.99, 0940666863:9780940666863 , Clear Light Publishing } |
| DEADLY GOLD : A Novel of Mystery & Suspense [Hal Simmons] A captivating read, with each adventure leading to the next in a manner making the book almost impossible to put down. Simmons' lean and crisp prose moves quickly with a sureness borne of his extensive knowledge of his material. His descriptions are concise yet capture the essence of each situation. The reader feels the chill helplessness of being trapped overnight in snow, and even those who are not claustrophobic will find themselves horrified while trapped along with Marc Young in the blackness of the mine shaft. The dramatic ending leaves the reader with the final satisfaction of having had a great deal of fun with a very good book. { 261pp, 140x215mm, October 2006; PB, £9.99, 1574160605:9781574160604 , Clear Light Publishing } |
| DEBATING DEMOCRACY : Native American Legacy of Freedom [Bruce E Johansen] There is substantial evidence that, in drawing up the documents and creating the institutions that are the foundation of the American republic, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Rutledge, and other founding fathers were influenced by the long-established democratic traditions of the Iroquois Confederacy. In recent decades this idea has created a heated controversy that has spilled out from academic circles into school policy and the media. For its opponents, the "influence theory," as it is called, is a perverse attack on American identity -- an attempt to deny the foundations of the European intellectual, cultural, and racial "credentials" that Americans have claimed from colonial times onward. This book gives a history of the highlights of the controversy and examines some important issues that it raises. This controversy is not merely "academic". It brings up very serious questions about the ability of the intellectual elite to "manage"-- that is, to censor and distort -- the pool of information from which public and educational policies, media coverage, and public opinion itself are drawn. Bruce Johansen, one of the historians who has been at the centre of this storm, follows the controversy from its early beginnings, providing highlights of the battle -- both attacks and responses. Exposing the machinations of the academic establishment, he makes it clear that academic "gatekeepers" deliberately suppressed works favouring the theory of Iroquois influence. When such works were eventually published, outraged establishment critics misrepresented the theory and labelled it "a new barbarism", "a fantasy", "a neo-Marxist ideology", and "a horror story of political correctness" -- without examining any of the historical evidence provided by the founding fathers. Johansen notes that the historical evidence has become known to a wider audience, and in a small way the "influence theory" has begun to filter into textbooks. The controversy, however, has been taken up by right wing media, which have linked non-European "influence" to every dysfunction of contemporary American society from "truly totalitarian impulses" exercised by "thought police," to the rise in teenage pregnancies, to the fall in Scholastic Aptitude Test scores. Barbara Mann's epilogue traces the philosophic roots of European assumptions of racial, cultural, and intellectual superiority, which remain the foundation of education and scholarship in the arts and sciences -- despite tokenism and lip service to multicultural values. She discusses the inevitable result: the continuing exclusion of all but a handful of non-Europeans from truly meaningful participation in our society. { 221pp, 155x230mm, September 1998; HB, £9.99, 0940666790:9780940666795 , Clear Light Publishing } |
| DREAMS OF QUIVIRA : Stories in Search of the Golden West [Robert Franlin-Gish] Robert Gish's eight stories of the old and new West speak of the search for a region of the mind and heart, as much as for the places in which his characters act out their personal dramas. For some the West remains a place of renewal and hope, like Coronado's Quivira, promising escape from wrong start and thwarted desires and offering the possibility of transformation. For others it is the graveyard of expectations, where harsh truths and unwelcome realities must be faced. The title story and the concluding story, "The Hands of Che Guevara", deal with transformations and disappointments of young men caught between their own needs for adventure and fulfilment and the confining demands and values of their families and communities. "The Quick and the Dead" tells of a first close encounter with death and spiritual transcendence. "Seeing the Elephant" is an exuberant coming-of-age story that explores the interplay between Hispanic and Anglo culture, between the masculine and the feminine, between innocence and experience. "Apple Core, Baltimore" and "The Good Cowboy" look into darker regions of the human heart, while "The Long Night of Elfego Baca" and "Daddy's Smile" imaginatively recreate pivotal scenes from the lives of two historical characters. Written in a lyrical yet earthy style that reflects the dreams and ideals of his characters, Gish's stories radiate a love of the region in which the writer grew up and probe the mysteries at the heart of human relationships. { 202pp, 155x230mm, November 1996; HB, £16.99, 0940666979:9780940666979 , Clear Light Publishing } |
| FIESTAS FOR FOUR SEASONS [Jane Butel] In her newest book Jane Butel designs festive menus to celebrate the pleasures of Southwestern cooking throughout the year and make the most of the fruits, vegetables, and delicious specialities of each season. She presents balanced meal plans for both simple and lavish entertaining, as well as special treats such as a late night supper, a tailgate picnic, and a hearty meal to warm and nourish a party of skiers. We are invited to enjoy one of America's most popular cuisine's without sacrificing taste for nutrition. Jane Butel's immensely popular cookbooks have introduced millions of Americans to Southwestern cooking, transforming a local culinary tradition into a great national favourite. Readers have come to rely on her unfailing creativity and skill in designing complete meals that provide a feast for the palate and the eye, with the extra Butel touch that turns a meal into a truly festive event. { 192pp, 205x205mm, July 1998; PB, £9.99, 0940666723:9780940666726 , Clear Light Publishing } |
| FOOD ADDITIVES NUTRIENTS & SUPPLEMENTS A-TO-Z : A Shopper's Guide [Eileen Renders ND] This unique and easy to use layman's reference takes the mystery out of the bewildering array of health and labelling information we confront every time we go to the supermarket. Using this simple guide to the most important food elements and additives, readers can find out everything the average person needs to know to make healthy choices in eating and dietary supplementation. Offering quick authoritative answers in plain language and a convenient format, Renders' book is the only up to date reference that includes all these important topics under one cover. { 273pp, 135x205mm, May 1998; PB, £9.99, 1574160087:9781574160086 , Clear Light Publishing } |
| FOURTEEN DALAI LAMAS : A Sacred Legacy of Reincarnation [Glenn H Mullin. Foreword by His Holiness the Dalai Lama] Glenn H Mullin vividly brings to life the myth and succession of all 14 Dalai Lamas in one volume for the first time. The book contains a chapter on each Dalai Lama (except Dalai Lamas 9-12, who are covered in one chapter). Each chapter opening features an illustration of the Dalai Lama who is the subject of that chapter. Mullin has also included characteristic excerpts from the Dalai Lamas' teachings, poetry, and other writings that illuminate the principles of Tibetan Buddhism expressed in their lives. The 14th Dalai Lama, spiritual and temporal leader of the Tibetans in exile, is well-known, but the 600 year tradition to which he is heir is less familiar. From the birth of the first Dalai Lama in a cowshed in 1391, each subsequent Dalai Lama has been the reincarnation of his predecessor, choosing to take up the burdens of a human life for the benefit of the Tibetan people. For almost six centuries, the Dalai Lamas have served as the Tibetans' spiritual leader and have held secular power for almost half that time. All the Dalai Lamas are revered as incarnations of Avalokiteshvara, the Buddhist deity of compassion, but each has been a unique individual with different abilities and temperaments. Over the ages, various Dalai Lamas have been poets, statesmen, builders, philosophers; most have been disciplined monastics, but one was a lover of women. The potential of some was tragically lost when their lives were cut short, possibly the victims of political intrigue, while others lived long enough to shape entire eras of Tibetan history. { 554pp, 155x230mm, January 2001; PB, £23.50, 1574160923:9781574160925 , Isik Ozel Egitim } |
| HAPPY CAMPER'S COOKBOOK : Eating Well is Portable [Marilyn Abraham & Sandy MacGregor] In addition to great interpretations of grill classics 'The Happy Camper's Cookbook' covers hot and cold side dishes, what to cook for a rainy day, intentional left-overs for fabulous lunches, and great dessert 'assemblies'. Along the way, Abraham and MacGregor offer helpful hints for making the camping chef's life easier. { 134pp, 165x230mm, October 2006; SB, £9.99, 1574160249:9781574160246 , Clear Light Publishing } |
| IF MY BOSS CALLS ... GET HIS NAME : A Big Business Adventure [Jerry Shaff] Thrown into the surreal world of American business, Professor Ray Pendleton must try to make sense out of chaos -- if he is to survive. Nothing in his classroom experience at Harvard Business School prepares Ray for the quicksand politics, Alice-in-Wonderland logic, and Machiavellian treacheries that confront him as a newly minted executive in the automotive industry. In this absorbing story, based on the author's experience, writer Jerry Shaff follows is alter ego through situations that are at once comical and dangerous. Ray finds himself hurled from pillar to post and passed from one ill-fated boss to another. His best ideas are ignored, yet he's reward by rapid, capricious promotions that are unrelated to his actual accomplishments. As his salary goes up and the hours grow ever longer, the seductive perks increase. The company yacht, jet, and expense account begin to seem like necessities -- but Ray finds he's paying a steep price in his personal life. His lonely wife is considering leaving, he's out of touch with his children, and he finds that he may have to choose between self-respect and his job. Meanwhile, ominously, a corporate enemy is accumulating chips, one bye one. Set during the 1970s when corporate consolidation and no-holds-barred competition began to change the way we did business, "If My Boss Calls ... Get His Name" is both an indelible portrait of corporate culture gone haywire and the story of one man's rueful journey toward wisdom. Jerry Shaff's acute perceptions and long experience of corporate life give him a sharp-eyed insider's view of the American business world. An eye-opener for the uninitiated, this true-to-life story will be an enjoyable read for veterans of big business and an informative cautionary tale for anyone hoping to embark on a corporate career. { 385pp, 140x215mm, December 1998; PB, £9.99, 1574160192:9781574160192 / HB, £16.99, 1574160184:9781574160185 , Clear Light Publishing } |
| IN THE PRESENCE OF MY ENEMIES : Memoirs of Tibetan Nobleman Tsipon Shugba [Sumner Carnahan with Lama Kunga Rinpoche] The Tibetan catastrophe -- the brutal ongoing campaign to stamp out every trace of Tibetan identity, culture, and civilisation -- continues unchecked after more than 35 years. His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama of Tibet writes: "This is an important book. The story must be told." In 1991, at their first meeting in thirty years, the Dalai Lama urged his former finance minister to complete his story about Tibet as it was and about what happened there after his own escape in 1959. "Do not exaggerate," he said. "Just speak the truth." Simply and without bitterness, Shuguba tells his story: he speaks of the Chinese invasion and Tibetan military resistance against overwhelming odds; the bombings, executions, and massacres; the deaths of his wife and daughter; and his own "trial" and nineteen-year imprisonment. The last surviving high official from the 14th Dalai Lama's original government in Tibet, Tsipon Shuguba reveals information that was concealed from the outside world for over three decades. His recollections of his earlier life offer intimate views of a unique traditional society that is now all but extinct. After his release in 1980, Shuguba spent his last years in the United States, where he died in 1991 at the age of eighty-seven. This moving personal account is based on Shuguba's autobiography supplemented by many hours of interviews conducted by writer Sumner Carnahan and translated by Lama Kunga Rinpoche, a Tibetan high lama who is one of Shuguba's sons. The book includes rare photos of Shuguba's family and associates as well as views of monasteries and other Tibetan cultural treasures that have since been destroyed. { 238pp, 155x230mm, January 2000; PB, £9.99, 1574160451:9781574160451 , Clear Light Publishing } |
| INTIME OF HARVEST [John L Sinclair. Foreword by Frank Waters] Often compared to other American greats: Steinbeck's "Grapes of Wrath" and Caldwell's "Tobacco Road," John Sinclair's timeless tale comes from a wellspring of personal experience and captures a unique portrait of the individualism that makes up our nation's proud history. "In Time of Harvest" is flavoured by an earthy wisdom and a sense of humour that could come only from someone like John Sinclair, who as a cowboy in the twenties and thirties lived on the New Mexico prairie and who knew intimately the homesteaders he portrays in this timeless and unforgettable novel. Rustic heroism in the face of tragedy, surprising comedy, and vivid storytelling make "In Time of Harvest" a classic. Much like the now 90 year old author himself, the novel tells the story of people caught up in the American dream which was realised in the great south-west. The McClung clan sets out in 1919 to travel by mule from Oklahoma to the New Mexico territories. In a one-room shack on the wild prairie, the goal is deceptively simple: raise both beans and a family. Neither proves to be an easy task. "In Time of Harvest" tells the story of Tod McClung and his family, who arrived from Oklahoma with a team of mules in 1919, having travelled "seven hundred miles to reach one square mile . . . we can call our own". Sinclair himself worked in the Estnacia Valley in the 1920s and 1930s as a cowboy on ranches bordering the farms of "nesters" like the McClungs. With compassion, humour, and his considerable storytelling gifts, Sinclair weaves a fascinating tragi-comic history of the McClungs and their neighbours, recounting their story in the distinctive country idiom of that place and time. Written in prose as rich and earthy as the land and people it so vividly portrays, this classic novel of the Southwest is about the McClungs, a family of homesteaders raising beans and themselves in the southern New Mexico of the 1920s and 1930s. In an introduction, Frank Waters, Sinclair's long-time friend, speaks of Sinclair's craftsmanship and inborn artistry, and his unsentimental yet sympathetic treatment of his characters, who embody a "crude realism, an earthy, unconventional response to every hardship". { 255pp, 140x215mm, January 1943; HB, £16.99, 094066626X:9780940666269 , Clear Light } |
| LONG JOHN DUNN OF TAOS : From Texas Outlaw to New Mexico Hero [Max Evans] This is the story of one of the West's most legendary characters, Long John Dunn of Taos, New Mexico, written by Max Evans, the acclaimed author of such Western classics as "The Rounders" and "Hi Lo Country". Ranchhand, jailbird, cattleman, gunslinger, rodeo cowboy, gambler, stage driver, miner, saloon keeper, entrepreneur -- Long John Dunn was all of these and more. In an ancient city that has been home to dozens of memorable characters and historical personages -- Padre Antonio Jose Martinez, Kit Carson, Mabel Dodge Lujan, and D. H. Lawrence, to name only a few, Long John Dunn may have been the most extraordinary Taoseno of them all. In the mid-1950s, when Dunn was in his nineties, he told the story of his remarkable, adventurous life to fellow Taoseno and close friend, Max Evans. It is a story not only of a man's life, but of the last wild and woolly days of the Old West as well. "Long John Dunn of Taos" is an indispensable addition to anyone's Western Americana bookshelf. { 162pp, 140x225mm, January 1993; HB, £15.50, 0940666200:9780940666207 , Clear Light Publishing } |
| LOS OJOS DEL TEJEDOR : The Eyes of the Weaver [Cristina Ortega] An engaging picturebook story beautifully illustrated by Patricio Garcia and drawn from Cristina Ortega's own childhood memories of life in northern New Mexico... An appealing story for ages 6 to 10, it may also be read with pleasure by older children and adults interested in Spanish language and culture. { 64pp, 220x255mm, July 1998; PB, £9.99, 0940666812:9780940666818 , Clear Light Publishing } |
| MAN WHO SET THE TOWN DANCING : El Hombreque puso abailar a todo el pueblo [Candice Stanford] Text in English & Spanish. This book is based on the true story of José Tena, maestro of dance, who popularised folk dances of Mexico. It is also about how if a child has a dream he truly believes in, and works hard -- in spite of obstacles and others’ discouragement, even derision -- he can make that dream come true. José had a dream; he dreamed of teaching everyone in his town to dance the original dances of New Mexico -- the folk dances from the Spanish Colonial period. Because no one else knew the steps, José had to dance by himself with others only watching, and he worried that this important part of their cultural heritage would soon be lost. Forgotten or never even experienced would be the joys, the laughter, the gloriously coloured costumes and lively energetic movements of the dance. For José, this future seemed unbearable. Lavishly illustrated with full colour paintings rich in cultural detail, the book follows José as he sets about making his dream come true and bringing dance back into the lives of the townspeople. The brilliantly coloured illustrations seem to pulsate with the life and the rhythm of the La Indita, the El Vaquero, the El Vals de los Panos and the La Cuna. Basic musical transcriptions and step diagrams for each of these dances are included, so soon you can set your whole neighbourhood dancing! { 40pp, 215x280mm, October 2006; HB, £11.50, 1574160508:9781574160505 , Clear Light Publishing } |
| NATIVE SCIENCE : Natural Laws of Interdependence [Gregory Cajete] Cajete examines the multiple levels of meaning that inform Native astronomy, cosmology, psychology, agriculture, and the healing arts. Unlike the western scientific method, native thinking does not isolate an object or phenomenon in order to understand it, but perceives it in terms of relationship. An understanding of the relationships that bind together natural forces and all forms of life has been fundamental to the ability of indigenous peoples to live for millennia in spiritual and physical harmony with the land. It is clear that the first peoples offer perspectives that can help us work toward solutions at this time of global environmental crisis. { 315pp, 155x230mm, January 2000; PB, £9.99, 1574160419:9781574160413 / HB, £16.99, 1574160354:9781574160352 , Clear Light Publishing } |
| MASTER RECIPES : A New Approach to the Fundamentals of Good Cooking [Stephen Schmidt] Master Recipes is an exciting new approach to the fundamentals of good cooking. Stephen Schmidt offers more than just a collection of wonderful recipes. He lays bare the secrets of how cooking really works. First, he gives you detailed instructions for making basic versions of favourite dishes. Then, in the 'variation recipes' that follow, he shows you how to create endless versions of these kitchen classics simply by making a few changes. In addition to its thousands of master and variation recipes, the book is full of shopping advice, timing instructions, scores of 'rescue' tips for common problems, menu suggestions and guidance for entertaining with ease. Includes over 100 charts, tables and illustrations. { 941pp, 165x245mm, June 1998; HB, £19.99, 1574160133:9781574160130 , Clear Light Publishing } |
| NEW MEXICO : 30 Postcards [Photographs by Marica Keegan] Many have felt the New Mexico mystique, but none more so than Marcia Keegan, who is unexcelled in capturing on colour film the New Mexico imagery that produces in the beholder a feeling of spiritual enchantment. She has wandered the length and breadth of the state, photographing with artistry and sensitivity the land and the people she loves. Over the years her colour photographs of New Mexico have won her wide acclaim and have been published in many books, including her own, as well as in various periodicals. { 30pp, 180x125mm, October 2006; PO, £5.99, 1574160842:9781574160840 , Clear Light Publishing } |
| NEW MEXICO [Marcia Keegan] Ancient, mysterious, magical New Mexico is also elusive, retiring from the camera's eye. Yet here is a portrait gallery that shows New Mexico in details seldom seen before. Here are the pueblos, the Spanish missions, the dances, prayers and festivals, the painters and writers and potters at work. Here are the towering rock formations, the gorges of the Rio Grande, the fields of flowers and the bone-white gypsum sands. Rain showers storm across the plains, to be followed by rainbows in the hills. The desert moon looks down on chapels that have stood unchanged for centuries. Candlelight embroiders the outlines of adobe walls on Christmas Eve. These pages take us into an enchanted world we can but wonder at the spell. { 88pp, 265x220mm, January 1986; HB, £13.50, 0940666022:9780940666023 , Clear Light Publishing } |
| PEACE : Quotations & Aspirations [Tammy Ruggles (ed)] The premise of this beautiful and inspirational little book is that peace is simple -- universally held as a common desire of all people regardless of nationality, ethnicity or religious beliefs. The quotes represent widely divergent political, cultural and historical perspectives. Themes include visions of peace, inner peace, proactive peace, peace and justice, disturbing the peace and peaceful solutions. { 154pp, 140x140mm, October 2004; PB, £6.99, 1574160834:9781574160833 , Clear Light Publishing } |
| PEOPLE'S ECOLOGY : Explorations in Sustainable Living [Gregory Cajete (ed)] This book presents a tapestry of perspectives on food and the interplay of health, cultural ecology, and environment, which are the fabric and foundation of all sustainable living It offers personal stories, documented information, traditional understandings, and speculations on future directions. Each contribution calls on us to reclaim our human heritage of "caring for our home fires" -- a metaphor that can inspire the revitalisation of our connections to the earth, all living things, and each other. The writers examine the underlying ecology of sustainable living rooted in the historical traditions, environmental practices, and a sense of place of peoples of the Southwest; and they describe the impact that disruption of this way of life continues to have on health, well-being, communal identity. Drawing on an indigenous paradigm of "healthy environment, healthy culture, healthy people," this book explores possibilities of applying the principles of sustainable living in both traditional and non-traditional communities. { 284pp, 140x215mm, April 2000; PB, £9.99, 1574160281:9781574160284 , Clear Light Publishing } |
| OLD FATHER STORY TELLER [Pablita Verlarde] Born and raised at Santa Clara Pueblo, Pablita Verlarde has achieved national and international recognition as one of the greatest American Indian artist. For each traditional story retold in this book, she has created natural earthtone paintings in the unique style that has become her hallmark. This book will delight old and young alike. { 56pp, 320x240mm, January 1989; PB, £9.99, 0940666243:9780940666245 / HB, £16.99, 0940666103:9780940666108 , Clear Light Publishing } |
| OCEAN OF WISDOM : Guidelines for Living [Dalai Lama of Tibet] This book has been compiled from talks the Dalai Lama has made at various venues around the world. His thoughts are at once lively and profound, for, surprisingly to some who first meet him, His Holiness has a refreshingly wonderful sense of humour. The crucial necessity for world peace, including the overriding threat of nuclear weapons, and the need to show concern for the environment are interwoven, and should be read by anyone who cares about the faith of our increasingly interdependent and imperilled earth. { 86pp, 135x200mm, May 1991; HB, £9.99, 094066609X:9780940666092 , Clear Light Publishing } |
| ONE NATION UNDER GOD : The Triumph of the Native American Church [Huston Smith & Reuben Snake (ed)] This inspirational book celebrates the faith and courage of members of a traditional church that -- in 20th century America -- still struggling for religious freedom. Their Greatest challenge is the ongoing legal battle against the 1990 Supreme Court decision citing peyote use to deny the Native American Church the First Amendment right to 'the free exercise of religion'. Legislation providing an exemption to the Native American Church was overturned by the Supreme Court in 1997. The eloquent personal testimony offered by Church members from many different tribes demonstrates the spiritual strength of this religious tradition and makes it clear that peyote is not used to obtain 'visions' but to heal the body and spirit and to teach righteousness. Peyote meetings play, which stress abstinence from alcohol, truthfulness, family obligations, economic self-suffering, service, and prayer. This book is important reading for any one who cares about spiritual values, political process, and the individual's freedom to worship according to the dictates of conscience. { 176pp, 140x215mm, December 1995; PB, £9.99, 1574160060:9781574160062 , Clear Light Publishing } |
| PETROGLYPHS : Ancient Language/Sacred Art [Sabra Moore] This book is an enticing introduction to this unique art form, its range, diversity and location as well as a record of many sites that are endangered or damaged or have recently been destroyed. As destruction by both vandals and the bulldozer continues, it is the author's hope that this book will bring greater public awareness to a fragile and irreplaceable heritage. { 183pp, 200x200mm, December 1998; HB, £13.50, 1574160117:9781574160116 , Clear Light Publishing } |
| PO'PAY : Leader of the First American Revolution [Joe S Sando & Herman Agoyo (eds)] This book chronicles the history of the Pueblo Revolt of 1680 and its leader, Po'pay, with commentaries on the historical and cultural importance of these events. This is the first time Pueblo historians have written about these events in book form; previous volumes reflected Spanish sources or more distant academic viewpoints. Drawing on their oral history and using their own words, the Pueblo writers discuss the history and importance of Po'pay, the illustrious San Juan Pueblo Indian strategist and warrior who was renowned, respected and revered by their people as a visionary leader. The book also provides a comprehensive look at a particular time in New Mexico's history that changed the state forever, making it the richly multicultural "Land of Enchantment" that it is. Amplified with quotes from New Mexico and Pueblo leaders, the book also demonstrates how the events of the Pueblo Revolt enabled the Pueblos, unlike other American Indian groups, to continue their languages, traditions and religion on essentially the same lands from ancient times to today and how Po'pay's legacy continues to inspire all people. The book also covers the historical making of the seven-foot-tall Tennessee marble statue, from the political processes involved to its actual creation, eventual completion and final dedication in the Statuary Hall on 22 September 2005. Drawing on early Spanish records as well as the oral tradition preserved in the pueblos since the seventeenth century, Joe S. Sando tells the compelling story of the conditions of Spanish rule, the secret planning of Pueblo leaders and the remarkably co-ordinated Revolt that drove the Spanish from New Mexico in 1680. Under Po'pay's leadership, the Revolt ended the persecutions and secured the future of the Pueblo People -- their culture, their land rights and their religious freedom. Herman Agoyo brought history to life in the present as he guided the events leading to the completion of the Po'pay statue. It was his vision and persistence that drove the project forward, through creating and passing in the New Mexico State Legislature the bill selecting Po'pay, the fund-raising, and the final completion and dedication of the statue. This book is a celebration of New Mexico's culturally rich present as well as its history. { 254pp, 155x230mm, October 2005; PB, £9.99, 1574160648:9781574160642 , Clear Light Publishing } |
| PRECIOUS JEWELS OF TIBET : A journey to the Roof of the World [Jane Bay] On a pilgrimage to India, Jane Bay is accompanied by a Tibetan Buddhist monk, Lobsang Samten, through a series of adventures and spiritual passage that will change her life forever. Jane embarks on a journey to Tibet travelling again with her spiritual friend, Lobsang, who returns to his homeland for the first time in thirty eight years. Their dangerous mission takes them from the temples of Lhasa to towns brutalised by Chinese occupation, to destroyed monasteries, and remote nomadic outposts. { 207pp, 140x215mm, July 1998; PB, £9.99, 1574160044:9781574160048 , Clear Light Publishing } |
| PUEBLO GIRLS : Growing Up in Two Worlds [Marcia Keegan] Sonja Roybal, who is ten, and her eight year old sister Desiree enjoy basketball and cheerleading, use computers at school and home, and like to play video games and send e-mail. But they also like to share other experiences with us -- as they listen to stories in their native Tewa language, learn traditional pottery-making from their mother and grandmother, and bake delicious bread in an outdoor oven. Both girls have been participating in San Idefonso ceremonial dances since they were two years old. Here we see them taking part in the dances -- a special part of their lives that they practice and prepare for many times during each year. { 46pp, 210x265mm, July 1999; HB, £9.99, 1574160206:9781574160208 , Clear Light Publishing } |
| PUEBLO PEOPLE : Ancient Traditions - Modern Lives [Marcia Keegan] For Marcia Keegan, recording the traditional ways of the Pueblo Indians of New Mexico has been a life-long commitment. Keegan is the only photographer to date who has been allowed to take pictures in all 19 New Mexico Pueblos. Pueblo People takes us inside each of these communities and introduces us, in a unique fashion, to the personal dimensions of Indian culture. Including 417 colour photographs taken recently and over the past 30 years, as well as personal stories and quotes offered by her Pueblo friends, Keegan's book presents a remarkable portrait of the continuity of families, traditions, and culture. Representing a continuing diary of Keegan's personal relationship with the Pueblos of New Mexico, the book stands as a tribute to the people, their way of life, and the villages in which they have lived for centuries. { 262pp, 265x290mm, July 1998; HB, £26.99, 1574160001:9781574160000 , Clear Light Publishing } |
| PUEBLO PROFILES : Cultural Identity Through Centuries of Change [Joe S Sando] In this new book, Sando weaves a tapestry of individual lives against a backdrop of history, telling the stories of more than thirty political leaders, educators, and artists who took part in the events and movements that have shaped Pueblo Indian life from the time of the Pueblo Revolt to the present day. The author, who was born and raised at Jemez Pueblo, is a recognised authority and respected writer on Pueblo history and has been a voice in the affairs of the nineteen New Mexico Pueblos over several decades. { 324pp, 155x230mm, April 1998; PB, £16.99, 0940666391:9780940666399 , Clear Light Publishing } |
| RED CHILE BIBLE : Southwestern Classic & Gourmet Recipes [Kathleen Hansen & Audrey Jenkins] The long-awaited companion to The Green Chile Bible, this vibrant collection of rich red chilli recipes celebrates the blending of historic Spanish, Indian, and western frontier traditions in southwestern cookery, and explores some of the best European and Asian contributions to the latest Southwest 'fusion' style. The Red Chile Bible caters to the desires of every chilli cook -- from the passion for finding new ways to cook with chilli to the ambition to achieve the ultimate classic salsa. It covers the gamut of Southwest styles from the traditional to contemporary, from down-home rustic to unashamedly elegant, from comfortably mellow to fiery hot. Reflecting the modern cook's commitment to natural flavours and healthy foods, The Red Chile Bible emphasises fresh ingredients and dishes 'made from scratch' but the authors have also suggested shortcuts and substitute ingredients to save preparation time, without sacrificing quality or flavour. Providing important practical help for the novice chilli cook, the authors give complete information on the major southwestern and Mexican red chillies, along with tips on buying, storing, and handling fresh, dried, crushed, and powdered red chillies. A glossary and a list of sources are included. { 192pp, 150x230mm, July 1998; PB, £8.99, 0940666936:9780940666931 , Clear Light Publishing } |
| RED OR GREEN : New Mexico Cuisine [Clyde Casey] You will find the exotic -- Blue Cornmeal Pancakes with Green Chile Chutney, Blackened Tomato-Mint Salsa -- along with classics such as Beef Enchiladas and Green Chile Stew. Game and fish recipes include Cherokee Venison Meatloaf as well as Crayfish Quiche and Pecan Coated Catfish. Desserts vary from the more familiar Rum Apple Crisp and Piñon Nut Cookies to the unusual -- and unusually delicious -- Chocolate Tortilla Dessert. In addition to the recipes, Casey discusses the various types of chilli peppers, from the mild New Mexico 6 (formerly Anaheim) to the red-hot habanero. You will learn how to choose them, handle them, use them in cooking and order them by mail. Casey also introduces you to New Mexico's wine, one of the state's fastest growing products, and explores local wines and wineries. Finally, the book provides hints for high-altitude baking and a user-friendly index. This is the perfect companion to the best-selling "Green Chile Bible" and "Red Chile Bible" -- and a must-have cookbook for chilli lovers everywhere. { 262pp, 155x230mm, September 2007; PB, £9.99, 1574160907:9781574160901 , Clear Light Publishing } |
| REUBEN SNAKE : Your Humble Serpent [Jay C Fikes] Activist, educator, political and spiritual leader, Reuben Snake will be remembered as an important force in his own Winnebego community, the American Indian Movement (AIM), and the Native American Church at a period when Indian America was beset with challenges from all sides. His life story is at once a moving personal memoir and a retelling of the most significant events and conditions affecting Native Americans in modern times. He experienced what many young Indians have suffered -- schools that punished children for speaking their native language, unemployment resulting from discrimination, and alcohol abuse. Snake overcame these obstacles to become one of the most effective and inspirational leaders of his time. This remarkable autobiography was transmitted to Jay Fikes in tape-recorded interviews during the final month of Snake's life. { 288pp, 140x215mm, September 1998; PB, £9.99, 1574160079:9781574160079 , Clear Light Publishing } |
| ROLLING THUNDER SPEAKS : A Message for Turtle Island [Rolling Thunder; Edited by Carmen Sun Rising Pope] A Native American healer, teacher, and activist, Rolling Thunder is known to millions of people through Doug Boyd's book about him and through his own tours and talks all over the world. This book is the summation of his teachings in his own words. As controversial and plain-speaking as Rolling Thunder himself, it exhorts, enlightens, and teaches through anecdotes and stories, forces us to listen and to think, and carries on one of his primary missions: to bring Indian knowledge to non-Indian people. { 266pp, 140x215mm, April 2000; PB, £9.99, 1574160265:9781574160260 , Clear Light Publishing } |
| SALSAS, SAUCES, MARINADES & MORE : Extraordinary Meals from Ordinary Ingredients [Kathleen Hansel & Audrey Jenkins] Filled with flavouring secrets that can make you everybody's favourite home cook, this book shows how to add flair and variety to daily meals and dress up basic dishes for sensational party and holiday dinners. The authors present an inspired selection of 200 fast, simple, whip-up or chop-together concoctions that deliver flavour with magical blends of condiments, spicy foods, savoury herbs, and fresh fruits and vegetables. With additions for everything from meats and pastas to salads and desserts, the recipes include the authors' versions of traditional favourites as well as exciting original taste combinations that will leave your guests and family wondering how you did it-and clamouring for more. Hansel and Jenkins offer tips on cooking methods and handling and selection of ingredients such as different kinds of chillies, oils, and flavoured vinegars. They show how to stock your pantry so that you will be ready to throw together a flavourful complement to your meal on the spur of the moment with ingredients you have on hand. With tastes to turn any meal into a celebration, the book offers over 20 ways to flavour chicken, 30 salsas to spice up south-western foods, 30 unusual coleslaws to serve alongside favourite dishes, and a dazzling variety of sauces, dressings, glazes, rubs and marinades for every culinary purpose. { 189pp, 155x230mm, November 1999; PB, £9.99, 1574160389:9781574160383 , Clear Light Publishing } |
| SANTA FE FANTASY : Quest for the Golden City [Almo Baca; Foreword by Greer Garson] Santa Fe is a timeless and transcendental place that has drawn people for centuries, and about which countless fantasies have been woven. In "Santa Fe Fantasy", a brilliant author presents a pictorial essay that shows why "The City Different" has had such a powerful effect upon people of different times, races, and cultures, and why its allure persists, even more strongly, to the present day. "Santa Fe Fantasy" captures the mystique of this fabulous city as no one has ever done before. The text is masterfully inter-woven with historical and contemporary photographs, and with paintings by New Mexico's greatest artists, including Douglas Johnson, who has created a magnificent painting especially for the cover. { 109pp, 255x320mm, September 1995; HB, £23.50, 0940666146:9780940666146 , Clear Light Publishing } |
| SKYWOMAN : Legends of the Iroquois [Joanne Shenandoah & Douglas M George] When Skywoman falls from the upper world, the birds and animals living in the watery place below must catch her and create ground on which she can stand. Thus Turtle Island, the earth, is born. In this beautifully illustrated book, two Native American writers tell the ancient stories of the Iroquois Peoples. Skywoman is storytelling at its best. It will be enjoyed by young and old, by everyone who treasures the wisdom and traditions of the first Americans. { 110pp, 225x260mm, September 1998; HB, £9.99, 0940666995:9780940666993 , Clear Light Publishing } |
| SOUPS, STEWS & QUICKBREADS : 495 Quick & Easy Recipes from Around the World [Jan Thomson] Soups, Stews and Quickbreads is a lifesaver for the average busy person who needs to get tasty meals on the table on time, add spice and variety, and would like to enjoy doing it. Jan Thomson has turned simplicity, time-saving, and culinary fun into an art all of its own. In this book she offers hundreds of light and hearty 'meals in a bowl' and a nearly endless choice of breads to be served on the side. She has tested and retested each recipe to reduce it to essential steps while preserving flavour, flair, and good healthy eating. In this book you will find dishes for every taste, from elegant bisques to hearty stews, soups both meaty and vegetarian, and quickbreads plain, sweet, or tangy. Recipes are presented in a clear, convenient format that reduces the errors we often make when cooking in a hurry. { 221pp, 155x230mm, July 1998; PB, £9.99, 1574160028:9781574160024 , Clear Light Publishing } |
| STONE TIME : Southern Utah -- A Portrait & a Meditation [T H Watkins] Renowned wilderness writer T H Watkins offers a portrait of remote areas of the fragile and beautiful canyonlands of Utah. He gives us a panorama of majestic mountains, buttes, and mesas; forest views of pinon an djuniper and tall mountains sage; and intimate glimpses of rivers weaving through red slits in the earth. Through Watkins's exquisite visual and literary images shines his deep commitment to saving treasured wildlands that were old when humankind was 'yet ungraced by the breath of creation'. { 104pp, 255x305mm, January 1994; HB, £23.50, 0940666537:9780940666535 , Clear Light Publishing } |
| TIBET : Between Heaven & Earth [Peter Grieder; Foreword by the Dalai Lama] This is a very personal book. It is the outcome of the author's own search for truth. In order to let the reader participate in his quest, Peter Grieder tried to put the photographs and texts together in such a way that an inner context, a kind of thread on which the beads are strung, is presented. He guides the contemplative reader and observer from the outside to the inside on a journey through Ladakh, Zanskar, Bhutan and Tibet. The journey starts with images of flowers, lakes, children and landscapes. It ends with the Tibetan Book of the Dead. As in a mandala, the path begins on the periphery and ends in the guarded secret of the centre. REVIEW: "From river to mountains, the book looks at the revered landscapes, landmarks and natural wonders of this country and their sacred relevance to the Tibetan people..." -- Wanderlust, June 2003. { 190pp, 215x280mm, January 2003; HB, £26.99, 1574160656:9781574160659 , Clear Light Publishing } |
| TIBETAN TALES FOR LITTLE BUDDHAS [Naomi C Rose; Foreword from His Holiness the Dalai Lama] Text in English and Tibetan. Ages 9 to 12 years. This picture book features three beautifully illustrated tales from Tibet. Each story, told in English and Tibetan, offers a fun, enchanting glimpse of Tibetan culture. Children and adults will delight in the adventures with yaks, yetis, monks, wise men and mystical beings. The stories also impart simple wisdom and exemplify living in peace and kindness. Beautiful impressionistic paintings capture the essence of the Tibetan people and landscape. Young and old will enjoy these entertaining and thoughtful tales. "Tibetan Tales for Little Buddhas" includes a special foreword from His Holiness the Dalai Lama as well as a glossary, map and description of a Tibetan chant. The author donates a percentage of her proceeds from the book to benefit Tibetan refugee children through the Art Refuge Program. { 64pp, 310x225mm, October 2006; HB, £11.50, 1574160818:9781574160819 , Clear Light Publishing } |
| UTOPIAN LEGACIES : A History of Conquest & Oppression in the Western World [John C Mohawk] Paradoxically, contemporary horrors like ethnic cleansing are deeply rooted in humanity's highest aspirations, which have given rise to countless similar upheavals and atrocities perpetrated over millennia. Although the ideals embodied in religion and philosophy are considered to be humanity's prime "civilising" force, religions that preach love have been used to justify bloody massacres, and utopian ideals have fomented intolerance and persecution of those who were perceived as obstacles to the realisation of an ideal society. John Mohawk, a distinguished Native American historian, examines this paradox and traces the role of utopian thinking as the rationale for religious wars, subjugation of indigenous peoples, genocide, enslavement, plunder, economic domination, and campaigns of world conquest from the time of the ancient Greeks. Mohawk examines the hidden dynamic within utopian thinking and the danger it poses when it is adopted by powerful groups who use it to serve their own interests. He points out that the danger lies not in the utopian ideal itself but in the parallel assumption that its followers are in possession of the only "truth" and are therefore justified in forcing their "better way of life" on other cultures or nations for the ultimate good of humanity. In a gripping historical narrative, Mohawk traces the impact of utopian thinking on the rise of Western culture in ancient Greece and Rome, the emergence of the Christian empire, and the holy wars of the Middle Ages. Showing how this mindset has shaped Western development, he makes it clear that the utopian legacy still influences contemporary social and political movements at home and abroad. Our greatest challenge is to find ways to defuse its harmful effects on cultures different from our own, while preserving our aspirations and personal ideals. Mohawk argues that only a pluralistic outlook can truly support peace and understanding among the peoples of the world. { 287pp, 155x230mm, December 1999; PB, £9.99, 1574160400:9781574160406 , Clear Light Publishing } |
| UTOPIAN LEGACIES : A History of Conquest & Oppression in the Western World [John C Mohawk] Paradoxically, contemporary horrors like ethnic cleansing are deeply rooted in humanity's highest aspirations, which have given rise to countless similar upheavals and atrocities perpetrated over millennia. Although the ideals embodied in religion and philosophy are considered to be humanity's prime "civilising" force, religions that preach love have been used to justify bloody massacres, and utopian ideals have fomented intolerance and persecution of those who were perceived as obstacles to the realisation of an ideal society. John Mohawk, a distinguished Native American historian, examines this paradox and traces the role of utopian thinking as the rationale for religious wars, subjugation of indigenous peoples, genocide, enslavement, plunder, economic domination, and campaigns of world conquest from the time of the ancient Greeks. Mohawk examines the hidden dynamic within utopian thinking and the danger it poses when it is adopted by powerful groups who use it to serve their own interests. He points out that the danger lies not in the utopian ideal itself but in the parallel assumption that its followers are in possession of the only "truth" and are therefore justified in forcing their "better way of life" on other cultures or nations for the ultimate good of humanity. In a gripping historical narrative, Mohawk traces the impact of utopian thinking on the rise of Western culture in ancient Greece and Rome, the emergence of the Christian empire, and the holy wars of the Middle Ages. Showing how this mindset has shaped Western development, he makes it clear that the utopian legacy still influences contemporary social and political movements at home and abroad. Our greatest challenge is to find ways to defuse its harmful effects on cultures different from our own, while preserving our aspirations and personal ideals. Mohawk argues that only a pluralistic outlook can truly support peace and understanding among the peoples of the world. { 287pp, 155x230mm, December 1999; HB, £16.99, 1574160346:9781574160345 , Clear Light Publishing } |
| WATÁKAME'S JOURNEY : The Story of the Great Flood & the New World [Hallie N Love] Ages 9 years and over. The flood and the creation myth of the Huichol Indian people of Mexico is told through the brilliantly coloured yarn paintings of shaman Gaudalupe Barajas de la Cruz and other Huichol artists. This remarkable art form, with its clear, colourful figures and traditional symbols and motifs, has strong visual appeal for both young people and adults. In this story a Huichol boy plays a role similar to Noah's -- though Watakame's odyssey is more complex and magical. He been selected by Nakawe, the creator of all growing things, to escape the coming flood and begin human life again in the new world. Nakawe tells him to build a small boat and to bring him fire, the seeds of squash, beans, and corn, and one companion -- a small dog When the flood waters recede, Watakame witnesses the recreation of the sun and all living things. Nakawe helps Watakame find a wife and instructs him in planting, harvesting, and making offerings to the gods. The Huichol are his descendants and he instructs them in the proper way of living and teaches them joyful songs, prayers, and dances to please the gods and celebrate the beautiful new world that is their home. The story, which has been carefully researched, offers a view into the rich cultural and spiritual heritage of an indigenous group that has only recently become known outside its traditional homelands. { 84pp, 210x260mm, October 2006; HB, £9.99, 157416029X:9781574160291 , Clear Light Publishing } |
| YOGA OF NATURE : Union with Fire, Earth, Air & Water [Thia Luby] All of nature is ever changing, with drought, earthquakes, tornadoes and hurricanes constantly shifting the environment. Our bodies also shift and change at every moment. Yoga teaches us to increase awareness of these changes and to develop better insights into ourselves, both inside and relation to the world around us. Yoga has always been blended with nature. Classical yoga poses were developed from nature’s wonders. Seers studied and imitated how animals stayed agile and healthy. As a result, many classical yoga poses imitated animals or insects. Other yoga poses imitated strong, stable natural wonders such as trees, mountains, flowers and other inanimate and animate objects. This book takes this concept a step further to look at each of the four elements in nature -- earth, water, fire and air -- and see how they relate to specific yoga poses. The section on earth will consist of poses that enable one to get grounded and to connect with the earth. Water is representative of water creatures living on this planet in the sea world. Fire incorporates poses that build heat in different parts of the body. Air relates to breath that is enhanced by pranayama (breathing exercises) to increase oxygen in the body as well as a series of poses related to the sky. Some of the yoga poses contained in this book are classical ones developed thousands of years ago. Others were created or renamed by the author through thirty years of exploration and development of mind, body spiritual awareness, and teaching yoga. "Yoga of Nature" explores the relationship of the poses to the four elements in an innovative and playful manner. The book is designed for all experience levels and all ages, including partner poses, to build strength and flexibility, both mental and physical. Yoga has been described as a fountain of youth. This is due to the manner in which different poses redirect the blood into vital organs and stimulate the various charkas for a healthy body and mind while enhancing strength and flexibility. Carrying this even further, Yoga of Nature presents poses for dealing with imbalances, specific ailments, and prevention of problems. Sample workouts help get the student started on a path of a healthier, more fulfilling life. { 124pp, 215x255mm, October 2006; PB, £11.50, 1574160737:9781574160734 , Clear Light Publishing } |
| ZEN NO SHO : The Calligraphy of Fukushima Keido Roshi [Jason M Wirth (ed)] Fukushima Roshi is head abbot of Tofuku-ji Monastery, one of the great five mountain monasteries (gozan) of Kyoto, Japan, and one of the great centres of the Rinzai Zen tradition. Fukushima's calligraphy is not merely didactic, a gilded vessel to make Zen doctrines more palatable. They are technically masterful, reflecting Fukushima's training in the calligraphic arts from an early age as well as his apprenticeship with Okada Roshi and his kaisho or "block" script, and Shibayama Roshi and his exquisite gyosho script. But like the beneficent force of Shibayama's calligraphy, from which he learned much, Fukushima's calligraphy is a quiet storm, a serene volcano, a compassionate and gentle eruption of the vast energy or ki of the Zen mind. The gentle forms of Fukushima's calligraphy are rife with the erupting force of mushin. This book reproduces twenty pieces of Fukushima's calligraphy, as well as a rare piece done by both Shibayama Roshi and Suzuki Sensei. Set against Fukushima's calligraphy, one can see in it all three generations of bridge builders of one of the most important lineages of dharma transmission from Japan to the United States. To complete things is a magnificent portrait of Bodhidharma (Japanese: Daruma), attributed to the incomparable Zen ink painter Sesshu Toyo (1420-1506). This volume also contains essays on Fukushima in particular and Zen calligraphy in general by some of the leading scholars in the field. { 128pp, 215x280mm, October 2006; PB, £19.99, 1574160710:9781574160710 / HB, £26.99, 1574160702:9781574160703 , Clear Light Publishing } |