Welcome to the world of Buddhism Americans and others in the West have certain expectations and images that come to mind when the word "Buddhist" comes up. Most people have seen the Dalai Lama on the news or in magazines, and he has almost become synonymous with Buddhism in general. The truth is that by far, the majority of the world's Buddhists are not bald Asian men in orange robes. Buddhists look like you or me- just normal people who try to fit the ideas developed by Buddha into a normal modern life. What follows is a compilation of the very foundations of Buddhism. There are many sects...

A Practical, What-You-Need-to-Know Guide to Getting on D-Star D-Star is a powerful system for linking the worlds of amateur radio and the Internet. You can link your handheld radio to repeaters, individuals, or reflectors located anywhere in the world, quickly and easily. And because it's all digital, you get crystal clear, digital sound. The book covers the setup and use of three different D-Star hardware configurations: DV-Dongle: A small device that lets you access the entire D-Star network from your computer. No radio is required. Icom IC-92AD Radio: A small handheld radio that is very...

These thirteen short tales of terror range from classic tales of supernatural revenge to serial-killing clowns, alien menaces, and even Death incarnate makes an appearance. Reviews on individual stories: -- "It's like Goosebumps for adults" -- "I could see a lot of my childhood adventures in this short story" -- "Clowns and leeches: You covered it all here." It's not for children, but if you enjoyed collections of short horror fiction when you were young, you'll enjoy these more grown-up tales. Inside, you will find: "When the Clown Comes Calling" "Menace in the Mural" "Delivering the Demon"...

Season One Complete In the first season of the "Jess and the Monsters" series, Jess Jensen lives a boring life, and her greatest fear is becoming a spinster librarian cat lady in her old age. Hoping to avoid that fate, she goes to the Ohio State Fair, where she meets Jack, a regular at the library who had been noticing her for months. They have an impromptu date, where one thing leads to another, and BAM Werewolf attack In desperation, she steals a motorcycle, fleeing from werewolves and the FBI. She needs to get herself established and "off the grid" before someone catches up with her. As...

A Practical, What-You-Need-to-Know Guide to Getting on Echolink Echolink is a powerful system for linking the worlds of amateur radio and the Internet. You can link your PC, Android, iPhone, iPad or handheld radio to repeaters, individuals, or conferences located anywhere in the world, quickly and easily. And because it's all digital, you get crystal clear, digital sound. If you are a licensed Amateur Radio operator (ham), now you can communicate with other hams directly over the Internet, using streaming audio technology. Complex interfacing isn't necessary to get started with Echolink. All...