1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910157584103321

Autore

Hilton James

Titolo

Lost Horizon [Trilogy Edition]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Chicago : , : Tannenberg Publishing, , 2016

©2016

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (168 pages)

Disciplina

813.52

Soggetti

Adventure stories

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- PROLOGUE -- CHAPTER 1 -- CHAPTER 2 -- CHAPTER 3 -- CHAPTER 4 -- CHAPTER 5 -- CHAPTER 6 -- CHAPTER 7 -- CHAPTER 8 -- CHAPTER 9 -- CHAPTER 10 -- CHAPTER 11 -- EPILOGUE -- REQUEST FROM THE PUBLISHER.

Sommario/riassunto

Lost Horizon by James Hilton is a classic novel set against the backdrop of mysterious events and intriguing characters. The story revolves around the disappearance of a plane carrying passengers, including Conway, a man of notable intellect and diverse talents. The narrative delves into the aftermath of the event and the enigmatic accounts surrounding it, with emphasis on themes of adventure, diplomacy, and human resilience. The book is intended for readers interested in philosophical undertones and gripping storytelling, combining elements of mystery and exploration.



2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910973505403321

Titolo

Buddhist Mahayana texts

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London : , : Routledge, , 2013

ISBN

1-317-84910-8

1-317-84911-6

1-315-82918-5

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (459 p.)

Collana

Sacred Books of the East ; ; Volume 49

Altri autori (Persone)

CowellEdward B <1826-1903.> (Edward Byles)

MullerF. Max <1823-1900.> (Friedrich Max)

TakakusuJunjiro <1866-1945.>

Asvaghosa

Disciplina

294.385

Soggetti

Mahayana Buddhism

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

The texts of pt. 2 are translated from the Sanskrit, except the Amitayur-dhyana-sutra, which is from a Chinese translation.

First published 1895-1910 by Curzon Press Ltd.

Nota di contenuto

pt. 1. The Buddha-karita of Asvaghosha -- pt. 2. The larger Sukhâvatî-vyûha, The smaller Sukhâvatî-vyûha, The Vagrakkedikâ, The larger Pragñâ-pâramitâ-hridaya-sûtra, The smaller Pragñâ-pâramitâ-hridaya-sûtra, The Amitâyur dhyâna-sûtra.

Sommario/riassunto

This is a subset of the Sacred Books of the East Series which includes translations of all the most important works of the seven non-Christian religions which have exercised a profound influence on the civilizations of the continent of Asia. The works have been translated by leading authorities in their field.