The Dalai Lama

Author: Cath Senker
Publisher: Hachette Kids Hodder Wayland
Category: Children's, Religion
Book Format: Paperback

A 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.

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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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