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Fleeing The Hijab, A Jewish Woman's Escape From Iran

by Sima Goel ...

It was the last straw! The Ayatollah Khomeini had decreed that all women in Iran must wear the hijab, whether they were Muslim, Jewish, Christian or Baha'i. Thirteen-year-old Sima had gone out into the streets of Shiraz to demonstrate for freedom under the Shah's oppressive rules, and now that he had fled the country, this was the result: a new regime, and a much more repressive rule.The changes ... Read more

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It was the last straw! The Ayatollah Khomeini had decreed that all women in Iran must wear the hijab, whether they were Muslim, Jewish, Christian or Baha'i. Thirteen-year-old Sima had gone out into the streets of Shiraz to demonstrate for freedom under the Shah's oppressive rules, and now that he had fled the country, this was the result: a new regime, and a much more repressive rule.The changes
... Read more
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It's Okay Not to Have Kids

We are more than our parental status

by Michelle J Cox ...

Narrated by Michelle J Cox ...

Series series The Wabi Sabi Series
Unabridged

1 hour 27 min

There are numerous reasons why people don't have kids and the most common is NOTbecause they are selfish. In today's society, many of us understand that it's not appropriate to make comment on another person's weight, ethnicity, religion or sexual persuasion. So why do we still feel it's appropriate to not only comment, but have an often-uneducated opinion on whether a person has a child or not?In ... Read more

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There are numerous reasons why people don't have kids and the most common is NOTbecause they are selfish. In today's society, many of us understand that it's not appropriate to make comment on another person's weight, ethnicity, religion or sexual persuasion. So why do we still feel it's appropriate to not only comment, but have an often-uneducated opinion on whether a person has a child or not?In
... Read more
A Little Book of Japanese Contentments

Ikigai, Forest Bathing, Wabi-sabi, and More

by Erin Niimi Longhurst ...

Discover the Japanese philosophies for living a happier, more balanced life in this beautifully illustrated guide.With the longest healthy life spans in the world, Japanese people understand the art of living well. This beautiful book distills traditional Japanese philosophies intrinsic to the culture of wellbeing and provides easy-to-follow exercises for those who want to incorporate these ideas ... Read more

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Discover the Japanese philosophies for living a happier, more balanced life in this beautifully illustrated guide.With the longest healthy life spans in the world, Japanese people understand the art of living well. This beautiful book distills traditional Japanese philosophies intrinsic to the culture of wellbeing and provides easy-to-follow exercises for those who want to incorporate these ideas
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Wabi Sabi

Japanese Wisdom for a Perfectly Imperfect Life

by Beth Kempton ...

The definitive guide that teaches you how to use the Japanese concept of wabi sabi to reshape every area of your life and find happiness right where you are.Fed up with the exhausting challenges of our fast-paced, consumption-driven existence, millions of people around the world are turning to timeless cultural traditions to find true meaning. In this transformative handbook on Japanese philosophy ... Read more

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The definitive guide that teaches you how to use the Japanese concept of wabi sabi to reshape every area of your life and find happiness right where you are.Fed up with the exhausting challenges of our fast-paced, consumption-driven existence, millions of people around the world are turning to timeless cultural traditions to find true meaning. In this transformative handbook on Japanese philosophy
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Sima's Undergarments for Women

A Novel

by Ilana Stanger-Ross ...

In a Brooklyn basement, Sima gives neighborhood women the support they need—but struggles with her own secrets: "Much more than a novel of female bonding" ( Publishers Weekly).Sima Goldner runs her own bra shop, where her customers can find not only a perfect fit but also a sympathetic ear. The store, in an Orthodox Jewish neighborhood, is like a secret underground sisterhood where women of every ... Read more

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In a Brooklyn basement, Sima gives neighborhood women the support they need—but struggles with her own secrets: "Much more than a novel of female bonding" ( Publishers Weekly).Sima Goldner runs her own bra shop, where her customers can find not only a perfect fit but also a sympathetic ear. The store, in an Orthodox Jewish neighborhood, is like a secret underground sisterhood where women of every
... Read more
Records of the Grand Historian

by Qian Sima ...

Translated by Burton Watson ...

This volume of the history of the Han dynasty consists of chapters dealing principally with the reign of Emperor Wu, one of the most energetic and strong-willed of China’s Rulers. Here the historian is chronicling events he has witnessed and writing of the men he personally knows or has known. In Nagano Hozan’s (1783-1837) words, He makes us see in our minds the character of the men of the time, ... Read more

$37.99 CAD

This volume of the history of the Han dynasty consists of chapters dealing principally with the reign of Emperor Wu, one of the most energetic and strong-willed of China’s Rulers. Here the historian is chronicling events he has witnessed and writing of the men he personally knows or has known. In Nagano Hozan’s (1783-1837) words, He makes us see in our minds the character of the men of the time,
... Read more
Living Wabi Sabi

The True Beauty of Your Life

by Taro Gold ...

Featured by the New York Times as one of Tina Turner's favorite books of inspiration—a blend of Eastern wisdom, feng shui, and the simplicity movement.Wabi Sabi is a Japanese expression meaning "wisdom in natural simplicity." Wabi Sabi helps us to see the beauty in imperfection, to discover that our unique flaws also can lead us to our greatest strengths and treasures.No one is perfect—in fact, we ... Read more

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Featured by the New York Times as one of Tina Turner's favorite books of inspiration—a blend of Eastern wisdom, feng shui, and the simplicity movement.Wabi Sabi is a Japanese expression meaning "wisdom in natural simplicity." Wabi Sabi helps us to see the beauty in imperfection, to discover that our unique flaws also can lead us to our greatest strengths and treasures.No one is perfect—in fact, we
... Read more
You are Precious and Valuable in the eyes of God

by Sinclaire Sima ...

Do you truly grasp how deeply loved you are by God? Do you understand the immense worth you carry in His sight? You are not a random occurrence, nor are you insignificant. You are here because He chose you to be here. Your life has a purpose, and your existence matters profoundly to Him. God has gone to extraordinary lengths to demonstrate how much you mean to Him.You will fin... ... Read more

$8.99 CAD

Do you truly grasp how deeply loved you are by God? Do you understand the immense worth you carry in His sight? You are not a random occurrence, nor are you insignificant. You are here because He chose you to be here. Your life has a purpose, and your existence matters profoundly to Him. God has gone to extraordinary lengths to demonstrate how much you mean to Him.You will fin...
... Read more
Your Perfect Partner Won't Be Perfect

A Truthful Dating Guide

by Sima Taparia ...

An easy-to-use, insightful guide to modern love from Indian matchmaker Sima Taparia.Dating is overwhelming. Whether you're navigating the intricate world of online dating, pining after an unrequited crush, or searching for "the one" around every corner, you've certainly felt the confusion and frustration that goes hand in hand with dating. But what if it didn't have to be that way?The world of ... Read more

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An easy-to-use, insightful guide to modern love from Indian matchmaker Sima Taparia.Dating is overwhelming. Whether you're navigating the intricate world of online dating, pining after an unrequited crush, or searching for "the one" around every corner, you've certainly felt the confusion and frustration that goes hand in hand with dating. But what if it didn't have to be that way?The world of
... Read more

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Wabi Sabi

The Wisdom in Imperfection

by Nobuo Suzuki ...

Unabridged

2 hours 43 min

Find peace, clarity, and purpose—by embracing life's imperfections.Wabi Sabi: The Wisdom in Imperfection offers a gentle guide to the Japanese Zen philosophy that celebrates the beauty of the unfinished, the impermanent, and the imperfect. In a world obsessed with perfection, this audiobook invites you to slow down, reflect, and simplify.With insights from Hector Garcia (author of Ikigai) and ... Read more

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Find peace, clarity, and purpose—by embracing life's imperfections.Wabi Sabi: The Wisdom in Imperfection offers a gentle guide to the Japanese Zen philosophy that celebrates the beauty of the unfinished, the impermanent, and the imperfect. In a world obsessed with perfection, this audiobook invites you to slow down, reflect, and simplify.With insights from Hector Garcia (author of Ikigai) and
... Read more

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Outspoken

My Fight for Freedom and Human Rights in Afghanistan

by Sima Samar ...

**SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2024 MOORE PRIZE FOR HUMAN RIGHTSNATIONAL BESTSELLERThe impassioned memoir of Afghanistan's Sima Samar: medical doctor, public official, founder of schools and hospitals, thorn in the side of the Taliban, nominee for the Nobel Peace Prize, and lifelong advocate for girls and women.**“I have three strikes against me. I’m a woman, I speak out for women, and I’m Hazara, the most ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

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**SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2024 MOORE PRIZE FOR HUMAN RIGHTSNATIONAL BESTSELLERThe impassioned memoir of Afghanistan's Sima Samar: medical doctor, public official, founder of schools and hospitals, thorn in the side of the Taliban, nominee for the Nobel Peace Prize, and lifelong advocate for girls and women.**“I have three strikes against me. I’m a woman, I speak out for women, and I’m Hazara, the most
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Finding Wabi Sabi : See Perfection In Everything

by Luis Ruvalcaba ...

This easy to read and insightful book aims to help set the groundwork for finding Wabi Sabi, the way of seeing beauty in everything, which stems from the imperfection, the state of continuous withering or decay, and the simplicity that can be found in nature and in objects.Wabi Sabi is to view the world with much appreciation for the signs of aging, and the embrace of nature found throughout ... Read more

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This easy to read and insightful book aims to help set the groundwork for finding Wabi Sabi, the way of seeing beauty in everything, which stems from the imperfection, the state of continuous withering or decay, and the simplicity that can be found in nature and in objects.Wabi Sabi is to view the world with much appreciation for the signs of aging, and the embrace of nature found throughout
... Read more

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