Monks and Wine

For well over a thousand years almost all the biggest and best vineyards were owned and cultivated by monks. To a large extent, it was the monastic orders that saved viticulture when barbarian invasions destroyed the Roman Empire. Though the monasteries lost most of their vineyards in the revoluti

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MONKS AND MOTORCYCLES: From Laos to London by the Seat of my Pants 1956-1958

In 1956, 22-year-old Frank Huffman embarks on a journey that will take him from the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia to the exotic Orient, and eventually around the world. In this fascinating tale of adventure, Huffman shares his experiences and emotions during two years as a French interpreter for a c

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Monks and Muslims: Monastic and Shi'a Spirituality in Dialogue (Monastic Interreligi)

If Christians and Muslims are to live in peace, encouraging one another to grow in holiness and working together for the good of all God's creation, they must move beyond politicized and often negative images of one another. Monastic/Muslim dialogue-issuing from friendship and focused on revelation,

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The Shin Buddhist Classical Tradition: A Reader in Pure Land Teaching, Vol. 1 (Treasures of the World's Religions)

This book is an anthology of passages gathered from the leading monks and teachers of the Pure Land, or Shin, school of Buddhist teaching. Extending from the foundational texts and first interpreters in the 4th century, to Rennyo in the15th century, Professor Bloom’s selections trace the developme

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The Shin Buddhist Classical Tradition: A Reader in Pure Land Teaching, Vol. 2 (Treasures of the World's Religions)

This second volume of passages gathered from the leading monks and teachers of the Pure Land, or Shin, school of Buddhist teaching focuses on religious practice. Extending from the foundational texts and first interpreters in the 4th century, to Rennyo in the 15th century, Professor Bloom’s select

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Algorithms, Monks, And Merchants: Computing In Everyday Life In The Middle Ages

This book explores the tight relationship that existed between application needs and computational problem-solving methods during the Middle Ages, particularly the period between the 9th and 15th centuries. It was a time of great cultural and economic evolution, starting with the blooming phase of A

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Algorithms, Monks, And Merchants: Computing In Everyday Life In The Middle Ages

This book explores the tight relationship that existed between application needs and computational problem-solving methods during the Middle Ages, particularly the period between the 9th and 15th centuries. It was a time of great cultural and economic evolution, starting with the blooming phase of A

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Bestselling Graphic Novels for Minecrafters (Box Set): Includes Quest for the Golden Apple (Book 1), Revenge of the Zombie Monks (Book 2), and The ... (Unofficial Graphic Novel for Minecrafters)

For fans of Minecraft and graphic novels, an epic, full-color box set of three bestselling adventures.    NOT OFFICIAL MINECRAFT PRODUCT. NOT APPROVED BY OR ASSOCIATED WITH MOJANG. Join the young hero Phoenix as she navigates the world of Minecraft. This compilation of bestselling graphic n

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The Wandering Mind: What Medieval Monks Tell Us About Distraction

A revelatory account of how Christian monks identified distraction as a fundamental challenge―and how their efforts to defeat it can inform ours, more than a millennium later. The digital era is beset by distraction, and it feels like things are only getting worse. At times like these, the distan

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The Wandering Mind: What Medieval Monks Tell Us About Distraction

A revelatory account of how Christian monks identified distraction as a fundamental challenge―and how their efforts to defeat it can inform ours, more than a millennium later. The digital era is beset by distraction, and it feels like things are only getting worse. At times like these, the distan

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The Orchards of Perseverance: Conversations With Trappist Monks About God, Their Lives, and the World

The Orchards of Perseverance presents a refreshing profile of ten monks of the Trappist Order who live in a small community at the Abbey of Our Lady of New Clairvaux in Northern California. This oral history follows the life of each monk over the course of many years, from their "call to God" to the

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Orchards of Perseverance: Conversations With Trappist Monks About God, Their Lives, and the World

The Orchards of Perseverance presents a refreshing profile of ten monks of the Trappist Order who live in a small community at the Abbey of Our Lady of New Clairvaux in Northern California. This oral history follows the life of each monk over the course of many years, from their "call to God" to the

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Living with the Monks: What Turning Off My Phone Taught Me about Happiness, Gratitude, and Focus

Equal parts memoir and road map to living a less stressful and more vibrant life, bestselling author Jesse Itzler offers an illuminating, entertaining, and unexpected trip for anyone looking to feel calmer and more controlled in our crazy, hectic world. Entrepreneur, endurance athlete, and father

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Revenge of the Zombie Monks: An Unofficial Graphic Novel for Minecrafters, #2 (Unofficial Minecrafters Quest for the Golden Apple, 2)

For boys and girls who love Minecraft, a graphic novel adventure that uses over 750 images to transport young readers into the world of the game they love most. Phoenix, Wolfie, and their friends are back in this exciting second part of the Unofficial Graphic Novel for Minecrafters series! Past th

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Fire Monks: Zen Mind Meets Wildfire

A San Francisco Chronicle Best Book of the Year • A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year “Vivid prose as electrifying as any beach novel you're likely to find this summer.” — San Francisco Chronicle In June 2008 more than two thousand wildfires, all started by a single lightni

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Uncovering Celtic Mythology: A Beginner's Guide Into The World Of Celtic Myths, Fairy Tales, Folklore, Warriors, Celtic Gods and Creatures (Ancient History Books)

Unlock the Raw Power of Celtic Mythology — Where Gods, Warriors & Magic Rule Before Tolkien, before Arthur, before modern fantasy—there were the Celts: a mystical people whose gods, warriors, and symbols still shape our stories today. Step into a forgotten world where gods walked among mortal

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Chinese Monks in India: Biography of Eminent Monks Who Went to the Western World in Search of the Law During the Great T'Ang Dynasty (Buddhist Traditions, V. 3) (English and Chinese Edition)

The Sino-Indian cultural relation began through Buddhism. It was a common ground for intellectual and spiritual interest and intercourse between India and China. The present work is a translation of a seventh-century text Kao-Seng-Chuan (Biographies of Eminent Monks) by the renowned Chinese monk-sch

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Me and Mr. Monks: THE STORY OF A SPECIAL LITTLE RESCUE DOG THAT SAVED MY LIFE

The heartwarming and unforgettable story of a little 7lb. rescue dog that ended up saving his owners life. This is the story of a beloved little rescue dog named Mr. Monks. He was a loyal companion, an amazing pet and most importantly the best friend anyone could ever ask for. Mr. Monks was 7 lbs. o

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Dwelling in the Wilderness: Modern Monks in the American West

What might the lives of contemporary monastics teach us about putting down roots? Whereas many of us are constantly on the go, stressed out, and focused on productivity, the life of a monk prioritizes staying put and paying attention. Many monks take a vow of stability that commits them to their hom

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Three Japanese Buddhist Monks (Penguin Great Ideas)

A guiding light amid the world's chaos and a manual for rejecting materialism, in the form of writings by Japanese Buddhist monks These simple, inspiring writings by three medieval Buddhist monks offer peace and wisdom amid the world's uncertainties, and are an invitation to relinquish earthly des

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