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A lifetime of reading and writing, observation and contemplation is distilled in this comprehensive volume of the best essays, profiles and sketches by Ruskin Bond, the masterly and compassionate chronicler of the small details and lambent moments that capture the essence of a meaningful life. By turns thoughtful, humorous, keenly observed and wise, these essays span more than 60 years of his writing - from reflections on companionship and solitude to lyrical yet finely honed appreciations of nature to nostalgic evocations of bygone people and ways of life.

A renowned Buddhist teacher turns to two of the most influential figures in history for guidance on how to face the ethical challenges of our time.

"The Path to Charlie Sheen's HIV Disclosure" is from the U.S. section of The New York Times. It was written by Colin Moynihan and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"U.S. Calls for Release of Uganda's Opposition Leader" is from the U.S. section of The New York Times. It was written by Josh Kron and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"U.S. Challenges China's Claim of Islands With Sea Operation" is from the World section of The New York Times. It was written by Jane Perlez and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"U.S. and China Agree to Toughen North Korea Sanctions" is from the World section of The New York Times. It was written by Somini Sengupta and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"U.S. Record on Refugees Reflects Domestic and Global Challenges" is from the US section of The New York Times. It was written by Somini Senquapta and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"U.S. Will Track Secret Buyers of Luxury Real Estate" is from the US section of The New York Times. It was written by Louise Story and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

A haunting account of teaching English to the sons of North Korea's ruling class during the last six months of Kim Jong-il's reign Every day, three times a day, the students march in two straight lines, singing praises to Kim Jong-il and North Korea: Without you, there is no motherland...

"U.S. Strikes in Libya Kill Two Hostages From Serbia" is from the World section of The New York Times. It was written by Declan Walsh and narrated by Barbara Benjamin-Creel.

"U.S. Stocks Fall Sharply Amid Global Rout and Oil Slump" is from the US section of The New York Times. It was written by Neil Gough and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"U.S. Imposes New Sanctions on Iran After Prisoner Exchange" is from the US section of The New York Times. It was written by Peter Baker, David E. Sanger, Rick Gladstone and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

"U.S. Says It'll Step up Defenses If China Fails to Act against North Korea" is from the World section of The New York Times. It was written by Jane Perlez and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Eyes on Kennedy, Women Tell Supreme Court Why Abortion Was Right for Them" is from the US section of The New York Times. It was written by Adam Liptak and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"How Wealth Plays into Politics at a Personal Level" is from the US section of The New York Times. It was written by Anand Giridharadas and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Rand Paul Drops Out of Presidential Race
" is from the US section of The New York Times. It was written by Ashley Parker and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Indebted Chinese Companies Increase Pressures on Government" is from the World section of The New York Times. It was written by Keith Bradhser and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"El Niño Storms Put Pacifica Cliff Apartments at Risk" is from the U.S. section of The New York Times. It was written by Ashley Southall and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Kenya Rattled as al-Shabab Turns Sights on Somalia Military Targets" is from the World section of The New York Times. It was written by Jeffrey Gettleman and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Crackdowns on Protests Rise across a Europe Increasingly Afraid of Terror" is from the World section of The New York Times. It was written by Raphael Minder and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.