"The Whole Country was ... 'one Robe'"

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Publisher : Riverbend Publishing
Total Pages : 516
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ISBN-10 : WISC:89121702336
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Rating : 4/5 (36 Downloads)

Synopsis "The Whole Country was ... 'one Robe'" by : Nicholas Curchin Vrooman

The Robe

The Robe
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Publisher : Wildside Press LLC
Total Pages : 624
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ISBN-10 : 9781667627830
ISBN-13 : 166762783X
Rating : 4/5 (30 Downloads)

Synopsis The Robe by : Lloyd C. Douglas

The Robe was the author's most successful book, going through multiple printings and remaining in the number one slot on the New York Times best seller list for almost a year. It was made into a film in which Richard Burton was the lead actor and which was nominated for a number of Academy awards. The book is a fictional telling of the story of the aftermath of the crucifixion of Jesus through the experiences of the Roman tribune Marcellus Gallio, who carried out the crucifixion, and his Greek slave Demetrius. Gallio wins the Robe through a toss of the dice and it comes to have an impact on his thinking and his life. Lloyd C. Douglas was an American minister and author born in Indiana in 1877. He was married and had two children. He did not write his first novel until the age of 50 but was considered to be one of the most popular writers of his time. His works usually had a moral and religious tone. Two of his best known works were The Robe and The Big Fisherman, which were made into major motion pictures. The Robe, written in 1942, sold over two million copies in hardcover alone. It held the number one position on the New York Times Best Seller list for over a year and remained on the list for an additional two years. The film version of The Robe hit the screen in 1953 and starred Richard Burton.

The Crimson Fairy Book

The Crimson Fairy Book
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 416
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ISBN-10 : HARVARD:32044019397546
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Rating : 4/5 (46 Downloads)

Synopsis The Crimson Fairy Book by : Andrew Lang

Rogues in Robes

Rogues in Robes
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Publisher : Blue Dolphin Publishing
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1577330269
ISBN-13 : 9781577330264
Rating : 4/5 (69 Downloads)

Synopsis Rogues in Robes by : Tomek Lehnert

Publisher Marketing: When a Tibetan Buddhist leader dies, he leaves clues as to where he will next incarnate, so that he can be found and trained to take up his duties again. When the sixteenth Karmapa, head of the Karma Kagyu lineage, died in 1981, the search for his successor soon began. This is the story of the politics and intrigue involved in finding him, not a simple task as it turned out, as told by a Western observer.

All Too Human

All Too Human
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Publisher : Back Bay Books
Total Pages : 344
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ISBN-10 : 9780316041928
ISBN-13 : 0316041920
Rating : 4/5 (28 Downloads)

Synopsis All Too Human by : George Stephanopoulos

All Too Human is a new-generation political memoir, written from the refreshing perspective of one who got his hands on the levers of awesome power at an early age. At thirty, the author was at Bill Clinton's side during the presidential campaign of 1992, & for the next five years he was rarely more than a step away from the president & his other advisers at every important moment of the first term. What Liar's Poker did to Wall Street, this book will do to politics. It is an irreverent & intimate portrait of how the nation's weighty business is conducted by people whose egos & idiosyncrasies are no sturdier than anyone else's. Including sharp portraits of the Clintons, Al Gore, Dick Morris, Colin Powell, & scores of others, as well as candid & revelatory accounts of the famous debacles & triumphs of an administration that constantly went over the top, All Too Human is, like its author, a brilliant combination of pragmatic insight & idealism. It is destined to be the most important & enduring book to come out of the Clinton administration.

Wearing the Robe

Wearing the Robe
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Publisher : Square One Publishers, Inc.
Total Pages : 525
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ISBN-10 : 9780757052422
ISBN-13 : 0757052428
Rating : 4/5 (22 Downloads)

Synopsis Wearing the Robe by : James P. Gray

What do Hammurabi, Solomon, and Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. have in common? They all presided as judges, relying on a precise understanding of the law to mete out justice. Today’s judges, too, have a significant opportunity to intelligently resolve disputes and artfully change lives, but they also face many other daily challenges. Unfortunately, there is no real handbook for a practicing judge—or there wasn’t, until now. Written by Judge James P. Gray, Wearing the Robe explores the day-to-day realities of being a judge, from faithfully applying the law in court to sharing knowledge outside the courthouse. The author addresses a range of important topics, examining how judges can obtain and refine their skills, preside effectively over judicial calendars, healthfully manage the restrictions placed on their private lives, and more. Throughout, personal insights and practical tips add to the firm foundation of knowledge.

White Witch in a Black Robe

White Witch in a Black Robe
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Publisher : Aeon Books
Total Pages : 176
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ISBN-10 : 9781911597926
ISBN-13 : 1911597922
Rating : 4/5 (26 Downloads)

Synopsis White Witch in a Black Robe by : Wendy Hoffman

White Witch in a Black Robe is a memoir about how secret high-level mind control is performed throughout victims' lives and the ways heads of governments and religious organizations participate in this, as well as the healing process and how the mind becomes whole again.The memoir begins with the author's childhood in a multi-generational cult family, her ordinary life in the normal world and her simultaneous secret tortuous world. She describes her world travels as a satanic cult queen and prophet, encountering well-known and influential people. The final section portrays the process of weaving the pieces of her mind back together with the help of a therapist, and adjusting to life with a whole mind.This is an important book for survivors of mind control and ritual abuse, their therapists, and the general public, revealing one of the world's best-kept and grimmest secrets. As the author says in her introduction, 'This book is not for the delicate or for those who are convinced the world is fine just the way it is.'

Beyond the Robe

Beyond the Robe
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Publisher : powerHouse Books
Total Pages : 316
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ISBN-10 : 9781576876855
ISBN-13 : 1576876853
Rating : 4/5 (55 Downloads)

Synopsis Beyond the Robe by : Bobby Sager

Twelve years ago, the Sager Family Foundation, the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives, and the Dalai Lama's private office began a groundbreaking program called Science for Monks to teach Western science to Tibetan monks and nuns. Recently, Tenzin Gyatso, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama announced a decision by the leaders of the monasteries to make the study of Western science part of the core curriculum required of all monastic scholars in the Gelug tradition. Beyond the Robe tells the story of the decade long development of the Science for Monks program and what it reveals about the larger role Tibetan Buddhist monks and nuns can play in their monasteries, in their communities, and in the world at large. Beyond the Robe is a collection of essays from the monks and scientists containing the first insights that have come out of this historic effort. Beyond the Robe follows the monks' study of science, but it is not a science book. The real story here is what the study of science has revealed about who these remarkable men and woman really are and the much bigger role that they seem so suited to fill. "I hope that Beyond the Robe helps you to feel closer to the monks and nuns and to better understand their immense potential to provide leadership in their world and further insight into ours. Instead of simply admiring them from afar, let's all get close enough to really listen." —Bobby Sager "Bobby Sager has been not only a most generous and dedicated benefactor of the Science for Monks program since it was launched 12 years ago, but also he is a direct witness to its flourishing. His testimony and insight are key to an in-depth understanding of this unique encounter between two major traditions of knowledge, Buddhist contemplative science and modern Western science. His account provides a welcome encouragement to this wonderful meeting of minds and hearts at the service of humanity." —Matthieu Ricard "Beyond the Robe has many fascinating dimensions and makes a critical contribution to Tibet, to Buddhism, and to our world today. The space it opens is the world of the Tibetan Buddhist monastic universities, still thriving in Indian exile. Within that world, we encounter, in beautiful and thought provoking ways, the living tradition of Buddhist monastics, their realms of study, debate, prayer, and meditation, and their living intellectual and experiential encounter with the modern worldview, with its discoveries, technologies, and anxieties." —Robert Thurman

The Dreamer, the Schemer, & the Robe

The Dreamer, the Schemer, & the Robe
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Publisher : Amazing Tales of Max & Liz
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 0899571999
ISBN-13 : 9780899571997
Rating : 4/5 (99 Downloads)

Synopsis The Dreamer, the Schemer, & the Robe by : Jenny L. Cote

After waiting for centuries, Max and Liz finally receive their mission from the Maker to work behind the scenes in the life of Joseph.

One Robe, One Bowl

One Robe, One Bowl
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Publisher : Weatherhill
Total Pages : 92
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ISBN-10 : UVA:X004897492
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Rating : 4/5 (92 Downloads)

Synopsis One Robe, One Bowl by : Ryōkan

A sampling of poems from the Japanese hermit-monk, who belongs in the tradition of the great Zen eccentrics in China and Japan, evokes the beauty and pathos of human life.