The Dalai Lama
Author: Cath SenkerPublisher: Hachette Kids Hodder WaylandCategory: Children's, ReligionBook Format: PaperbackA fascinating look at the life of the Dalai Lama, an iconic spiritual leader.
Cath Senker is a children's non-fiction writer who specialises in writing about modern history, global issues and world religions. Her latest history titles include Living Through the Vietnam War (Raintree, 2011), Our World Divided: Israel and the Middle East (Wayland, 2011) and A Cultural History of Women in America: Women Claim the Vote (Bailey Publishing, 2011). She has a particular interest in the topics of migration, refugees and racism and recently wrote Mapping Global Issues: Immigrants and Refugees (Arcturus, 2011). In her work, Cath aims to highlight individuals' experiences and to present different viewpoints in a non-judgemental way as a basis for discussion.
Cath also works as a project manager and editor on non-fiction titles for both children and adults. Before embarking on a freelance career, she worked as a commissioning editor for a children's educational publishing company for eight years. She is also an experienced ESOL teacher.
Cath volunteers with City Reads, a project that aims to widen the enjoyment of books and reading among people of all ages, especially people from disadvantaged communities. She is a also a keen amateur cyclist, cook and gardener.
Table Of Contents
1: Buddhist leader 2: Religious figurehead and ruler 3: Becoming the Dalai Lama 4: Trouble in Tibet 5: Life in exile 6: The Buddhist faith 7: The Dalai Lama's day 8: International advocate 9: Teacher and leader 10: Working for a better world 11: Controversy and criticism 12: Interfaith dialogue 13: The last Dalai Lama?About Cath Senker
Cath Senker is a children's non-fiction writer who specialises in writing about modern history, global issues and world religions. Her latest history titles include Living Through the Vietnam War (Raintree, 2011), Our World Divided: Israel and the Middle East (Wayland, 2011) and A Cultural History of Women in America: Women Claim the Vote (Bailey Publishing, 2011). She has a particular interest in the topics of migration, refugees and racism and recently wrote Mapping Global Issues: Immigrants and Refugees (Arcturus, 2011). In her work, Cath aims to highlight individuals' experiences and to present different viewpoints in a non-judgemental way as a basis for discussion. Cath also works as a project manager and editor on non-fiction titles for both children and adults. Before embarking on a freelance career, she worked as a commissioning editor for a children's educational publishing company for eight years. She is also an experienced ESOL teacher. Cath volunteers with City Reads, a project that aims to widen the enjoyment of books and reading among people of all ages, especially people from disadvantaged communities. She is a also a keen amateur cyclist, cook and gardener.(BK-9781526301802)
SKU | BK-9781526301802 |
Barcode # | 9781526301802 |
Brand | Hachette Kids Hodder Wayland |
Artist / Author | Cath Senker |
Shipping Weight | 0.1000kg |
Shipping Width | 0.120m |
Shipping Length | 0.230m |
Assembled Length | 22.500m |
Assembled Height | 0.300m |
Assembled Width | 11.900m |
Type | Paperback |
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