Three Cups of Tea

Three Cups of Tea
Author :
Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 374
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781101147085
ISBN-13 : 1101147083
Rating : 4/5 (85 Downloads)

Synopsis Three Cups of Tea by : Greg Mortenson

The astonishing, uplifting story of a real-life Indiana Jones and his humanitarian campaign to use education to combat terrorism in the Taliban’s backyard Anyone who despairs of the individual’s power to change lives has to read the story of Greg Mortenson, a homeless mountaineer who, following a 1993 climb of Pakistan’s treacherous K2, was inspired by a chance encounter with impoverished mountain villagers and promised to build them a school. Over the next decade he built fifty-five schools—especially for girls—that offer a balanced education in one of the most isolated and dangerous regions on earth. As it chronicles Mortenson’s quest, which has brought him into conflict with both enraged Islamists and uncomprehending Americans, Three Cups of Tea combines adventure with a celebration of the humanitarian spirit.

Three Cups of Deceit

Three Cups of Deceit
Author :
Publisher : Anchor
Total Pages : 128
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780525565130
ISBN-13 : 0525565132
Rating : 4/5 (30 Downloads)

Synopsis Three Cups of Deceit by : Jon Krakauer

Greg Mortenson, the bestselling author of Three Cups of Tea, is a man who has built a global reputation as a selfless humanitarian and children’s crusader, and he’s been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. But, as bestselling author Jon Krakauer demonstrates in this extensively researched and penetrating book, he is not all that he appears to be. Based on wide-ranging interviews with former employees, board members, and others who have intimate knowledge of Mortenson and his charity, the Central Asia Institute, Three Cups of Deceit uncovers multiple layers of deception behind Mortenson’s public image. Was his crusade really inspired by a desire to repay the kindness of villagers who nursed him back to health when he became lost on his descent down K2? Was he abducted and held for eight days by the Taliban? Has his charity built all of the schools that he has claimed? This book is a passionately argued plea for the truth, and a tragic tale of good intentions gone very wrong. 100% of Jon Krakauer’s proceeds from the sale of Three Cups of Deceit will be donated to the “Stop Girl Trafficking” project at the American Himalayan Foundation (www.himalayan-foundation.org/live/project/stopgirltrafficking).

Three Cups of Tea: Young Readers Edition

Three Cups of Tea: Young Readers Edition
Author :
Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 258
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781101015216
ISBN-13 : 1101015217
Rating : 4/5 (16 Downloads)

Synopsis Three Cups of Tea: Young Readers Edition by : Greg Mortenson

This young readers edition of the worldwide bestseller Three Cups of Tea has been specially adapted for younger readers and updated by Greg Mortenson to bring his remarkable story of humanitarianism up to date for the present. Includes new photos and illustrations, as well as a special interview by Greg’s twelve-year-old daughter, Amira, who has traveled with her father as an advocate for the Pennies for Peace program for children.

The Punishment of Virtue

The Punishment of Virtue
Author :
Publisher : Univ. of Queensland Press
Total Pages : 418
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0702235881
ISBN-13 : 9780702235887
Rating : 4/5 (81 Downloads)

Synopsis The Punishment of Virtue by : Sarah Chayes

Three Cups

Three Cups
Author :
Publisher : Harper Collins
Total Pages : 33
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781400318575
ISBN-13 : 1400318572
Rating : 4/5 (75 Downloads)

Synopsis Three Cups by : Tony Townsley

Teaching children how to save, spend, and be charitable can be as simple as 1, 2, 3. All parents want to teach their children good money habits from an early age. Many start by giving them an allowance. But it’s equally important to teach children a positive, generous attitude as they learn to use money responsibly. Filled with warm, memorable illustrations by award-winning painter, April Willy, Three Cups is the story of one family’s unique and effective method of teaching personal financial management—and how one boy reaped first the small, then the immeasurably great rewards of the lessons he learned. Families will be delighted with the heart-warming tale and want to integrate the three-cup system in their own children’s lives.

The Green Tea Book

The Green Tea Book
Author :
Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 196
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781440637148
ISBN-13 : 1440637148
Rating : 4/5 (48 Downloads)

Synopsis The Green Tea Book by : Lester A. Mitscher

Discover the ancient Chinese secret to a long, healthy life—with just three cups of green tea per day. The Green Tea Book has been a trusted resource for almost a decade. Now, chemist Lester A. Mitscher and health writer Victoria Dolby Toews update their ground-breaking work with the latest scientific information. The "natural medicine" in green tea is polyphenols. These phytonutrients are powerful antioxidants, and Dr. Mitscher and Toews explore the research on green tea, explaining its many healing properties. You'll learn how drinking as few as three cups of green tea day a day may help: - reduce the risk of certain cancers and mitigate the side effects of cancer treatment; - promote a healthy heart; - boost immunity and detoxify the body; - support the body's natural antiaging processes; - prevent inflammation of teeth and gums, aid digestion, and so much more. The Green Tea Book guides readers to those teas highest in polyphenols, offering suggestions on choosing teas that one will savor and enjoy. This one- stop resource will have readers convinced: taking one's medicine has never tasted so good.

Second Suns: Two Trailblazing Doctors and Their Quest to Cure Blindness, One Pair of Eyes at a Time

Second Suns: Two Trailblazing Doctors and Their Quest to Cure Blindness, One Pair of Eyes at a Time
Author :
Publisher : The Experiment, LLC
Total Pages : 549
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781615193639
ISBN-13 : 1615193634
Rating : 4/5 (39 Downloads)

Synopsis Second Suns: Two Trailblazing Doctors and Their Quest to Cure Blindness, One Pair of Eyes at a Time by : David Oliver Relin

Now in paperback: a #1 New York Times–bestselling author’s gripping chronicle of “two doctors . . . bringing light to those in darkness” (Time) Second Suns is the unforgettable true story of two very different doctors with a common mission: to rid the world of preventable blindness. Dr. Geoffrey Tabin was the high-achieving “bad boy” of his class at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Sanduk Ruit grew up in a remote village in the Himalayas, where cataract blindness—easily curable in modern hospitals—amounts to an epidemic. Together, they pioneered a new surgical method, by which they have restored sight to over 100,000 people—all for about $20 per operation. Master storyteller David Oliver Relin brings the doctors’ work to vivid life through poignant portraits of their patients, from old men who can once again walk treacherous mountain trails, to children who can finally see their mothers’ faces. The Himalayan Cataract Project is changing the world—one pair of eyes at a time.

Tea for Three

Tea for Three
Author :
Publisher : iHeart Press
Total Pages : 210
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780995137912
ISBN-13 : 0995137919
Rating : 4/5 (12 Downloads)

Synopsis Tea for Three by : Melissa Crosby

Three women. Three cups of tea. Three new beginnings. Sarah Gardner's husband went to sleep one night in November and never woke up. At forty years old, the new widow is left to care for their three children, all of whom are under the age of five. Twenty-five-year-old Filipina, Kate Morgan, thought she had met the man of her dreams during what was a perfect summer vacation. Now married to the handsome American who had swept her off her feet, and over 8000 miles away from home, Kate soon realizes that her mother was right: vacations end, and people change. Louise Delaney couldn't ask for anything more. At fifty-nine, she had enjoyed almost four decades of blissful marriage to Warren—may his soul rest in peace. But Louise's seemingly perfect world is upended when she gets a visit from a sixteen-year-old who says she is Warren's daughter. Three exceptional women—each of whose hearts are broken into a million pieces—come together in this extraordinary tale of life, love, and true friendship. Read the full Mulberry Lane Series - Inspirational Women's Fiction: Book 1: Tea for Three Book 2: Three Wishes Book 3: In Three Years

Cancer Hates Tea

Cancer Hates Tea
Author :
Publisher : Page Street Publishing
Total Pages : 210
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781624143168
ISBN-13 : 1624143164
Rating : 4/5 (68 Downloads)

Synopsis Cancer Hates Tea by : Maria Uspenski

Drink Tea to Tell Cancer ‘Hit the Road’ Become a tea lover with a purpose and help your body defend itself against cancer. Learn to embrace tea in all its varieties— green, white, black, pu-erh, herbal and more—as both a mental and physical experience to protect your health. Discover the history, growing information and health implications of each variety, as well as uniquely delicious methods to boost your intake with serving suggestions, food pairings and recipes that highlight the benefits of tea. After her own battle with cancer, Maria Uspenski extensively researched tea and discovered hundreds of studies that showed how powerful a five-cup-a-day (1.2 L) steeping habit could be. Tea is the most studied anti-cancer plant, with over 5,000 medical studies published on its health benefits over the past 10 years. By breaking down how tea works with your body’s defenses against cancer in a lighthearted tone, Maria’s serious research is approachable and relatable for anyone who is battling the disease or for family and friends of those fighting cancer. Start harnessing the wellness-promoting properties of tea and see your life change with an easy-to-follow three-week plan that gets tea polyphenols streaming through your system 24/7.

No Impact Man

No Impact Man
Author :
Publisher : Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Total Pages : 289
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781429952576
ISBN-13 : 1429952571
Rating : 4/5 (76 Downloads)

Synopsis No Impact Man by : Colin Beavan

Bill McKibben meets Bill Bryson in this seriously engaging look at one man's decision to put his money where his mouth is and go off the grid for one year—while still living in New York City—to see if it's possible to make no net impact on the environment. In No Impact Man, a guilty liberal finally snaps, swears off plastic, goes organic, becomes a bicycle nut, turns off his power, and generally becomes a tree-hugging lunatic who tries to save the polar bears and the rest of the planet from environmental catastrophe while dragging his baby daughter and Prada-wearing, Four Seasons–loving wife along for the ride. And that's just the beginning. In other words, no trash, no toxins in the water, no elevators, no subway, no products in packaging, no air-conditioning, no television . . . What would it be like to try to live a no-impact lifestyle? Is it possible? Could it catch on? Is living this way more satisfying or less satisfying? Harder or easier? Is it worthwhile or senseless? Are we all doomed or can our culture reduce the barriers to sustainable living so it becomes as easy as falling off a log? These are the questions at the heart of this whole mad endeavor, via which Colin Beavan hopes to explain to the rest of us how we can realistically live a more "eco-effective" and by turns more content life in an age of inconvenient truths.