Jeff Wilson: 33 books
Buddhism of the Heart
Reflections on Shin Buddhism and Inner Togetherness
Language: English
Release Date: June 10, 2009
Jeff Wilson started his walk on the Buddha's path as a Zen practitioner - taking up a tradition of vigorous self-effort, intensive meditation, and meticulous attention to rectitude in every action. But in Jeff's case, rather than freeing him from his suffering, he found those Zen practices made him...
Dixie Dharma
Inside a Buddhist Temple in the American South
Language: English
Release Date: April 16, 2012
Buddhism in the United States is often viewed in connection with practitioners in the Northeast and on the West Coast, but in fact, it has been spreading and evolving throughout the United States since the mid-nineteenth century. In Dixie Dharma, Jeff Wilson argues that region is crucial to understanding...
The Greened House Effect
Renovating Your Home with a Deep Energy Retrofit
Language: English
Release Date: May 24, 2013
With greater public awareness of the need for energy independence, the issue of how we can make our existing homes more resource efficient is becoming ever more critical. Residential buildings make up a large fraction of our energy needs, largely due to heating and air-conditioning. So it's no longer...
Mourning the Unborn Dead
A Buddhist Ritual Comes to America
Language: English
Release Date: January 21, 2009
Many Western visitors to Japan have been struck by the numerous cemeteries for aborted fetuses, which are characterized by throngs of images of the Bodhisattva Jizo, usually dressed in red baby aprons or other baby garments, and each dedicated to an individual fetus. Abortion is common in Japan and...
Mindful America
The Mutual Transformation of Buddhist Meditation and American Culture
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2014
Thirty years ago, "mindfulness" was a Buddhist principle mostly obscure to the west. Today, it is a popular cure-all for Americans' daily problems. A massive and lucrative industry promotes mindfulness in every aspect of life, however mundane or unlikely: Americans of various faiths (or none at all)...
by Jeff Wilson
Language: English
Release Date: January 30, 2019
Language: English
Release Date: January 30, 2019
This all-new book by Jeff Wilson takes a historical look at both industries and their symbiotic relationship from the 1910s through today. The well-researched book features a wealth of information and prototype photos showing how railroads have handled automobile traffic (parts and finished vehicles),...
The Buddhist Guide to New York
Where to Go, What to Do, and How to Make the Most of the Fantastic Resources in the Tri-State Area
Language: English
Release Date: June 24, 2014
Buddhism in New York is as exciting and diverse as the city itself, but can be just as overwhelming for those new to the practice. What's a good temple or practice center to try for your first visit? What should you wear? What are the differences between the various schools? With The Buddhist Guide...
by Jeff Wilson
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2018
On any model railroad, vehicles are important in establishing the era and location of the layout. In Building Vehicles for Model Railroads, expert modeler Jeff Wilson covers the many facets of modeling vehicles in HO scale with accuracy and realism. • A brief guide to the evolution of prototype...
by Jeff Wilson
Language: English
Release Date: December 27, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: December 27, 2014
Centuries have passed since the last of the great Sigil Knights, practitioners of lost arts, walked the earth wielding spiritual powers that are now only spoken of as part of myths and legends. Captain Aisen, a military officer in the newly re-founded Sigil Order, is returning home where his life...
Mastering Unreal Technology, Volume II
Advanced Level Design Concepts with Unreal Engine 3
Language: English
Release Date: September 22, 2009
Mastering Unreal Technology, Volume II: Advanced Level Design Concepts with Unreal Engine 3 is your start-to-finish guide to state-of-the-art Unreal Tournament 3 modding and level design. Here’s everything you need to know to take your game design skills to the next level, creating content with...
Mastering Unreal Technology, Volume I
Introduction to Level Design with Unreal Engine 3
Language: English
Release Date: July 21, 2009
Mastering Unreal Technology, Volume I: Introduction to Level Design with Unreal Engine 3 is your start-to-finish guide to modding and level design with the world’s hottest new gaming engine: Unreal Engine 3. Here’s everything you need to know to jumpstart your skills and create stunning new content...
by Jeff Wilson
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2018
From the late 1800s to the 1960s, the railroad industry faced a unique challenge: What was the best way to ship fresh produce across the U.S. to prevent spoiling? Produce Traffic & Trains looks at the development of refrigerator cars and how their development led to wide-scale growing and shipping...
by Taylor Grant, Richard Thomas, Joe McKinney
Language: English
Release Date: February 8, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: February 8, 2017
But be warned, fellow traveler… this is not just a book—it is a journey into the very life of Death.
Listen to the tales of the afterlife: Halloween, vampires, Heaven, Hell, Armageddon, zombies, death-bringing angels, ghosts, cults, ritual killings, nightmares from Vietnam... The lists...
by Liah Penn, Heather Graham, F. Paul Wilson
Language: English
Release Date: December 2, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: December 2, 2015
Twenty-Two Tales of Christmas Terror ranging from ancient Iceland to modern-day Iraq by New York Times Bestselling and award-winning authors, including: a new ghost story by Heather Graham, a Repairman Jack Christmas adventure by F. Paul Wilson, a spine tingling tale by master of horror Thomas F....