Himalayan Mysteries

Himalayan Mysteries journeys from the foothills of the Indian Himalayas to the grand mountains of Nepal, and on to the secluded valleys and remote recesses in Bhutan and Tibet, exploring the silent heart of mystery. Packed with stunning photographs and adventurous tales of tragedy and triumph, of fable and fantasy, and of faith and folklore, Himalayan Mysteries makes the heart beat.

Originally published: Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Prentice-Hall, c1984.

The Himalayan Bond is about a fascinating journey through India taken by two young men one Indian, Dani, and one British, Roland to explore the conflicting issues of globalisation and sustainability that affect both urban and rural areas in modern-day India. They take in the hustle and bustle of Delhi before heading to the lower Himalayas and Danis childhood home. Dani introduces Roland to the charm and magic of India and leads him to his ancestral mountain landscape, revealing the treasures, simplicity and spirituality of Danis heritage. The themes that the author has tried to explore, and his observations, are thoughtful and compelling. The story takes place against the backdrop of the International Conference on Climate Change in Copenhagen in 2009. The author has written a lot of the book from his own experience and feels very strongly about the issues discussed as they threaten his family home and the countryside he is so familiar with. He explains the nuances of everyday living and provides a rare insight into age-old values somehow untarnished by modernity. During their travels, they explore and discuss a variety of topics: the history of the area and what the British Empire meant to people in India; old skills and traditions that are disappearing; the importance of rituals and karma and the way they are passed down through generations; the caste system and arranged marriages; environmental problems; poverty; farming; the effects of building hydro dams; how large corporations are displacing villages; how age-old sustainable ways and skills are being lost in the race for a modern lifestyle in the Himalayas and around the world; and party politics, with power as an end in itself. Tales from Indias history, mythology and changing lifestyle are used to help explain Indias rich past and the challenges for its future. ...A good and informative read for anyone wanting to travel to the country. Devdan Sen (Co-author: Rough Guide to India)

Accompany the Fanthorpes on their intriguing investigations in Canada and worldwide, through years of research into the unexplained.

An in-depth look into the foundations of mysticism and alchemy, this book describes both physical and spiritual aspects of the various theories and practices of transformation, with attention to the beliefs of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Sufism, Tantrism, Taoism and Yoga. The connection between early mystical pursuits and the development of alchemy from ancient China, India, and Egypt through Moorish Spain and into Latin Europe are illuminated, along with the activities of early alchemists. The book, which is heavily illustrated, describes the beliefs, experiments, and secret messages that drew the believers and dreamers of the world together in search of wealth and immortality.

The study of built environments such as gymnasiums, football stadiums, swimmimg pools and skating rinks provides unique information about the historical enclosure of the gendered and sexualised body, the body's capabilities, needs and desires. It illuminates the tensions between the globalising tendencies of sport and the importance of local culture and a sense of place. This collection uses spatial concepts and examples to examine the nature and development of sporting practices. At a time when the importance of spacial theories and spacial metaphors to sport is being increasingly recognised, this pioneering work on the changing landscape of sporting life will appeal to students of the history, sociology and management of sport.

The biography of Swami Rama complete with over 300 photographs.

Himachal PradeshThis Himalayan state with five mountain range and valleys carved by many rivers, resonating with spirituality has long been the favored destination for tourist and pilgrims. This book provides information on the unique Buddhist culture of the tribal belts like Lahaul and Spiti, Mcleodganj and Dharamshala, eco tourism destinations, the World Heritage Site of GHNP, the enchanting hill towns of Shimla and Dalhousie, idyllic mountain treks and adventure hubs in regions around Manali, and the architectural wonders and rare heritage of the Kullu ValleyThe book offers interesting insight about Himachal's culture, music, dance, art and craft, fairs and festivals, adventure and sports, wildlife and flora. The destinations are signposted with details of accessibility and connectivity, tourist attractions, local directory, guide maps, popular and little known places of interest. The book has listing of Hotels, popular places of dining out, shopping areas, and details on tourist offices, travel services providers, and travel tips.Book Contents:Introduction HimachalThe book offers interesting insight about Himachal'sCulture, music, dance, art and craft, fairs and festivals,Adventure and sports, wildlife and flora.The destinations are signposted with details of accessibility and connectivity,Tourist attractions,Local Directory,Guide maps,Popular and little known places of interest.The book has Listing of Hotels,Popular places of dining out, RestaurantsShopping areas,Details on tourist offices,Travel services providers,Travel tips.