Founder of San Francisco's Maitri Hospice for AIDS patients--where he died in 1990--Dorsey praticed Zen for 20 years, after leading an outrageous existence as a drag queen, prostitute, junkie, and commune leader. "Issan's story contributes significantly to the history of the gay community and its response to AIDS."--Randy Shilts. Photos.
Everyone, from the neighbors to the President to aliens from outer space, tries to persuade Dillan McMillan to eat his peas, but his little sister is the one who solves the problem.
The best collection of Zen wisdom and wit since "Zen Flesh, Zen Bones": koans, sayings, poems, and stories by Eastern and American Zen teachers and students capture the delightful, challenging, mystifying, mind-stopping, outrageous, and scandalous heart of Zen.
Embark on a captivating journey through stunning landscapes across America with storyteller and photographer David Schneider. The narrative weaves together breathtaking imagery of oceans, deserts, national parks, and more, alongside whimsical travels to other galaxies. Ever Onward promises an engaging blend of adventure, humor, and awe, inviting readers to experience the beauty of nature and the wonders of the universe through exquisite photography and storytelling.
Der Begriff der Vergnügungsstätte wird in diesem Werk umfassend untersucht, wobei seine unklaren Konturen über Jahrzehnte hinweg thematisiert werden. Der Autor beleuchtet die unterschiedlichen Facetten und Interpretationen, die diesen Begriff prägen, und analysiert die kulturellen, sozialen sowie historischen Kontexte, die zu seiner Entwicklung beigetragen haben. Dabei wird ein kritischer Blick auf die gesellschaftlichen Wahrnehmungen und die evolutionären Veränderungen geworfen, die das Verständnis von Vergnügungsstätten im Laufe der Zeit beeinflusst haben.