The Lotus Project and Beyond
The Lotus Project and Beyond

Author: Sam Ackerman

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2010-05-25

Total Pages: 124

ISBN-13: 1453501703

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About the book He was a wanted man with a price on his head. He was wanted by the Japanese during world war two. But they all were wanted, those members of the famous flying tigers and later on as members of the Chinese-American composite wing. Every day they planned and sought out the enemy. The object was to wreck havoc on the Japanese for the horror they brought to the American people at Pearl Harbor and to our friends in the republic of china. You are about to read the story of a great American who did his best to defend his country in time of war and peace.

The Lotus
The Lotus

Author: Kelly Billing

Publisher: The Lotus: Know It & Grow It

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 53

ISBN-13: 0979473209

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For thousands of years lotuses have fascinated people in their religion, philosophy, food, research, and ornamental horticulture. This colorful volume explains everything needed to grow lotus (Nelumbo). The book also covers all the other intriguing aspects about the lotus and provides a complete portrait of an amazing aquatic plant. "The Lotus" is packed with beautiful full-color photographs and is compelling to read. Chapters include: botanical background, cultivation, landscape uses, lotus timeline, cultural traditions, lore, resources, and quick guide for gardeners. The book is suitable for pond owners, first time lotus growers, seasoned Nelumbo experts, and those wanting to learn more about the remarkable plant that has impacted the lives of so many around the world.

The Stories of the Lotus Sutra
The Stories of the Lotus Sutra

Author: Gene Reeves

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2010-05-10

Total Pages: 386

ISBN-13: 0861719239

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Stories are ancient and wondrous tools with the mysterious power to transform lives. And the stories and parables of the Lotus Sutra-one of the world's great religious scriptures and most influential texts-are among the most fascinating and dramatic. In this fun, engaging, and plain-English book, Gene Reeves-the translator of Wisdom's critically acclaimed and bestselling edition of the Lotus Sutra-presents the most memorable and remarkable of the Lotus Sutra's many stories and parables, along with a distillation of his decades of reflection on them in an accessible, inspiring, and naturally illuminating way. The Stories of the Lotus Sutra is the perfect companion to Reeve's breathtaking translation of this scriptural masterpiece as well as a thoroughly enjoyable stand-alone volume for those who want to bring the inspiring teachings of the bodhisattva path into their daily lives.

Innovation in Open and Distance Learning
Innovation in Open and Distance Learning

Author: Fred Lockwood

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2012-11-12

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 1136362274

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This volume draws together experiences in the application of technology to distributed learning. It offers an appraisal of the strategies and processes for managing change in open and distance learning and presents a progressive vision for all those involved in this widespread discipline.