10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SHERPA»
Discover the use of
sherpa in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
sherpa and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Buried in the Sky: The Extraordinary Story of the
Sherpa ...
Presents the stories of the sharps who have acted as expert consultants to Westerners climbing the Himalayas, focusing in particular on Chhiring Dorje Sherpa and Pasang Lama, who survived when 11 other climbers died on K2 in August 2008. 15 ...
Peter Zuckerman, Amanda Padoan, 2012
2
High Religion: A Cultural and Political History of
Sherpa ...
At the theoretical level, the book contributes to an emerging theory of practice , an explanation of the relationship between human intentions and actions on the one hand, and the structures of society and culture that emerge from and feed ...
3
Tigers of the Snow: How One Fateful Climb Made The Sherpas ...
The true story of the tragedy and survival on one of the world's most dangerous mountains.
4
Life and Death on Mt. Everest: Sherpas and Himalayan ...
For interviews and other assistance in Nepal (1990): Mr. Banskota (Ministry of
Tourism), Elizabeth Hawley, Ang Nyimi Sherpa, Lhakpa Ongju Lama, Pemba
Lama, (Col.) James Roberts, Ang Kami Sherpa, Ang Karma Sherpa, (Takto) Ang
...
5
Sherpas Through Their Rituals
but which nonetheless styled themselves as Sherpas, formed themselves into
exoga- mous clan units, and established continuous marriage relationships with
other Sherpa clans. Finally, around the fringes are the so-called Khambas, ...
6
Peoples of the Buddhist World: A Christian Prayer Diary
Population: 14,700 (2000) 18,200 (2010) 22,500 (2020) Countries: Nepal
Buddhism: Tibetan Christians: 40 Overview of the Helambu Sherpa Other Names
: Helambu, Yohlmu Tam, Sharpa, Sharpa Bhotia, Xiaerba, Serwa, Xiarba
Population ...
7
Protected Landscapes and Cultural and Spiritual Values
This case study focuses on the cultural and spiritual values of the indigenous
Sherpa that live within the Buffer Zone of Sagarmatha (Mount Everest) National
Park and how they have been influenced by the declaration of the protected area
...
Josep-Maria Mallarach, Josep Maria Mallarach i Carrera, 2008
After Hillary and Norgay's much-publicized ascent of Everest, Sherpa fame
spread worldwide. Their very real courage and toughness soon led to popular
exaggerations of Himalayan supermen who were happy in sub-zero
temperatures ...
9
Soundings in Tibetan Medicine: Anthropological and ...
SHERPA BELIEFS AND WESTERN MEDICINE: PROVIDING HEALTH CARE AT
KHUNDE HOSPITAL, NEPAL SUSAN HEYDON One evening, a woman was
returning with some of her family members from a neighbouring village to her
home ...
International Association for Tibetan Studies. Seminar, Mona Schrempf, 2007
10
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Faux Suede Types/Similar Fabrics: Butter- suede, Facile®, Ultrasuede® Elite,
Ultrasuede® Light, Ultrasuede® Soft, Sensuede, sherpa, sueded reversible
sherpa. Uses: Tailored designs, casual wear, sportswear, jackets, skirts,
outerwear, tote ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SHERPA»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
sherpa is used in the context of the following news items.
Nepal quake: Everest Sherpas warn of mountain risks
Everest Sherpas say they have seen potentially dangerous changes in their landscape after Nepal's 7.8-magnitude earthquake and aftershocks. They say they ... «BBC News, May 15»
Nepal earthquake: World's greatest mountaineer Apa Sherpa fears …
Apa Sherpa, who has reached the summit of Mount Everest a record 21 times, said: “Everyone here is scared and depressed, we have lost everything. Speaking ... «mirror.co.uk, May 15»
Stoic Sherpas stare down long path to recovery at Everest Base Camp
Many of them are Sherpas whose guiding skill has helped to build Nepal into a global trekking destination – but like Mr. Paudel, they now face the uncertainty of ... «The Globe and Mail, May 15»
Helicopters Rescue Climbers Trapped on Everest After Quake
Roughly a 100 climbers, guides, and Sherpas had been stranded at Camps 1 and 2 after a massive earthquake in Nepal set off avalanches in the region. «National Geographic, Apr 15»
Is it safe for Sherpas to go back to Everest?
On 18 April 2014, falling blocks of ice killed 16 Sherpas as they attempted to fix guide-ropes through the glacial Khumbu Icefall at the base of the peak. «BBC News, Apr 15»
French builder Vinci to sue over claims of forced labor in Qatar
Paris-based Sherpa said it had asked the public prosecutor of Nanterre, a suburb of Paris, to open an investigation after it filed a complaint with the Nanterre ... «Reuters, Mar 15»
Sherpas head back to Everest, leaving bitter protests behind (+video)
An avalanche that killed 16 Sherpas last year sparked protest over working conditions and pay, shutting down the rest of the 2014 season for international ... «Christian Science Monitor, Mar 15»
After deadly avalanche, sherpas must decide whether to climb again
The low boom, like thunder, didn't startle Galden Sherpa at first. At Mt. Everest base camp, climbers often heard the loud rumble of ice fracturing as the first ... «Los Angeles Times, Feb 15»
Chinese woman first to scale Mount Everest since Sherpa deaths
A Chinese woman and five Sherpa guides have scaled Mount Everest, becoming the first team to reach the peak from the Nepal side since a deadly avalanche ... «Telegraph.co.uk, May 14»
The Everest Tragedy: A Sherpa Village Copes with Loss
The Wall Street Journal took an in-depth look at the April 18 tragedy on Mount Everest that killed 16 Sherpas and other Nepali staffers. The Journal visited the ... «Wall Street Journal, May 14»
