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Book SynopsisA mind-boggling investigation into ancient wisdom -- and the nature of the universe. Monuments like the Pyramids or Stonehenge make us wonder: Were the ancients way more advanced than we know? In Numbers of the Gods, Sylvain Tristan does the math and finds fascinating answers. Yes, the Bronze Age had superb astronomers, who already knew the exact dimensions of our Earth, Sun and Moon, and that our planet rotates around the Sun, thousands of years BC. New discoveries prove that Celtic Druids and their predecessors used an amazingly precise and unified 366-degree geometry and astronomy to measure space and time. Many key sites of antiquity follow this geometry, from Babylon to Teotihuacán to the Great Pyramid of Giza. Stranger still, Druidic Initiates -- perhaps in the highest ranks of Freemasonry -- have discreetly continued to use their geometry in siting cities like Paris, Washington DC, and modern architectural monuments worldwide. Strangest and most awe-inspiring of all, the magic numbers of the Druids 366, 40 and 10 may be encrypted in the dimensions of the solar system, the physics of our universe and the biology of the human species, as if they were the signature of a Great Architect. The revolutionary evidence in this book is easy to check, the interpretation is limited only by your imagination! Revised edition with index.

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Book SynopsisThe Appalachian Trail covers 2,180 miles, passing through fourteen states from Georgia to Maine. Each year, an estimated 2–3 million people visit the trail, and almost two thousand attempt a “thru-hike,” walking the entire distance of the path. For many, the journey transcends a mere walk in the woods and becomes a modern-day pilgrimage.In The Spirit of the Appalachian Trail: Community, Environment, and Belief, Susan Power Bratton addresses the spiritual dimensions of hiking the Appalachian Trail (AT). Hikers often comment on how their experience as thru-hikers changes them spiritually forever, but this is the first study to evaluate these religious or quasi-religious claims critically. Rather than ask if wilderness and outdoor recreation have benefits for the soul, this volume investigates specifically how long-distance walking might enhance both body and mind.Most who are familiar with the AT sense intuitively that a trek along its length kindles spiritual awakening. Using both a quantitative and qualitative approach, this book provides the hard data to support this notion. Bratton bases her work on five sources: an exhaustive survey of long-distance AT hikers, published trail diaries and memoirs, hikers' own logs and postings, her own personal observations from many years on the trail, and conversations with numerous members of the AT community, including the “trail angels,” residents of small towns along the path who attend to hikers? need for food, shelter, or medical attention.The abundant photographs reinforce the text and enable visualization of the cultural and natural context. This volume is fully indexed with extensive reference and notes sections and detailed appendixes. Written in an engaging and accessible style, The Spirit of the Appalachian Trail presents a full picture of the spirituality of the AT.

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Book SynopsisAs featured in MariaShriver.com * MindBodyGreen * BooksByWomen * Named “Spring Book Pick” by Redbook Magazine * POPSUGAR * Chico’s Inside Chic * San Francisco Book Review * Buzzfeed * The Berry In 1998, after having been married to Duncan―a bully who'd been controlling her for the fourteen years they'd been together―Karen E. Lee thought divorce was in the cards. But ten months after telling him that she wanted that divorce, Duncan was diagnosed with cancer―and eight months later, he was gone. Karen hoped her problems would be solved after Duncan's death―but instead, she found that, without his ranting, raving, and screaming taking up space in her life, she had her own demons to face. Luckily, Duncan had inadvertently left her the keys to her own salvation and healing―a love of Jungian psychology and a book that was to be her guide through the following years. In The Full Catastrophe, Karen explores Jungian analysis, the dreams she had during this period, the intuitive messages she learned to trust in order to heal, and her own emotional journey―including romances, travel adventures, and friends. Insightful and brutally honest, The Full Catastrophe is the story of a well educated, professional woman who, after marrying the wrong kind of man―twice―finally resurrects her life.Trade Review2017 NYC Big Book Award Distinguished Favorite in Relationships 2017 Chanticleer, Journey 2017 Award Shortlist in Narrative Nonfiction 2017 Readers' Favorite Silver Winner 2017 Book Excellence Award Finalist 2017 International Book Awards Finalist in Best New Non-Fiction 2017 Independent Press Awards Distinguished Favorite in Women's Issues 2017 Best Book Award Finalist in Women's Issues 2016 Next Gen Indie Awards Finalist in Women's Issues "The Full Catastrophe is a thought-provoking story that gives a brutally honest view on self-resurrection.” —PopSugar “The perfect mix of a psychological study paired with inspirational self-help." —Redbook “A book you’ll definitely want to read this Spring.” — The Berry “Lee’s memoir is part Jungian philosophy, part dream analysis, and all-around compellingly true story about a woman’s ability to heal and resurrect her life after the death of her abusive husband.” — Inside Chic “Honest and raw with an empowering message for women who are in abusive relationships of any kind.” —San Francisco Book Review "[The Full Catastrophe] will have you wanting to start your own dream journal as you follow Ms. Lee on her journey!” — Buzzfeed “[Lee] became a strong woman by overcoming what she went through and not letting it hold her back.” — Crossroad Reviews, 5 star review "Written in retrospect, Lee's plight may help other women in similar marriages find the strength to leave a toxic relationship.” — Kathy Nester, Penny for My Thoughts “For those who are willing to learn, to grow, to look at themselves and to (at least try) to change where necessary, astrology can be extremely valuable, even in its simplified, sun-sign form. I’d like to say that those amazing coincidences between Karen’s life and the readings I gave her are entirely proof of astrology’s veracity.” —Jonathan Cainer, astrologer, Daily Mail “Karen Lee has laid bare the isolating reality of living in an abusive relationship. Her experience of feeling conflicted about wanting a loving connection with Duncan, while at the same time recognizing the unhealthy nature of her relationship, is a common experience for women in abusive relationships. This book also sheds light on ‘upscale domestic violence’—an insidious, misunderstood, and often not talked about situation that happens to women who appear to have financial and social resources. I applaud and am grateful to Karen for writing this book and sharing her experience. It will help other women experiencing domestic violence and will help all of us to support victims of domestic violence, whatever their socioeconomic background.” —Andrea Silverstone, Executive Director of Peer Support Services for Abused Women “A beautifully written, frank, thought-provoking portrayal of a difficult and at times harrowing journey through uncertainty, fear, and abuse. This honest and courageous self-reflection will lead readers to re-think and re-examine their assumptions and beliefs about their own life stories.” —Dr. N. Ogden, PhD, Professor, Mount Royal University, and Co-Director, Centre for Child Well-Being “Captivating and often profound, Lee’s The Full Catastrophe eloquently expresses the complex journey of her marriage to a larger-than-life, charming, yet violent man who dies before she’s ready to let him go. Wise and full of gorgeous detail, this is a brave, self-aware, and compulsively readable memoir. In it, Lee has done something rare: she’s told her story with an unflinching eye to her own accountability and with a depth of hard-earned wisdom.” —Lauren Carter, author of Swarm “The Full Catastrophe conveys the story of a person who overcame serious adversity of an invisible kind, and not only was able to recover, but also to gain from the ordeal. Through the lines of this book the authentic voice emerges of the unutterable suffering, of the resilience and of the inspirational transformation. A unique document of the indomitable human spirit.” —Renos Papadopoulos PhD, Jungian Analyst, Prof. Analytical Psychology, Univ. of Essex.

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Book SynopsisWinner of the Best Book Award for Psychology and Mental Health and Finalist for Best New Non-Fiction Book of the Year by Best Book Awards Winner of the International Book Award for Self Help and Relationships Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards Finalist If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed by personal challenges, need more joy and serenity, or simply wonder what happens in therapy, step inside Tuya Pearl’s office to experience the transformational process. With keys and a professional therapist to guide you, you’ll unlock your story with clarity that will astound, heal, and set you free. Participate in sessions that get to the source of anxiety, depression, compulsions, self-doubt, and other emotional issues—listening to others’ real-life stories and telling your own—with prompts to inspire and awaken you. From the privacy of a confidential read, and with the perspective of both client and healer, Tell Me Your Story moves you through the stages of therapy—from the initial phone call to the final goodbye—connecting body, mind, and spirit with inner wisdom to reclaim and enjoy your most authentic life.Trade Review2018 Readers' Favorites Book Awards Finalist in Non-Fiction—Relationships “A masterful example of quality writing and storytelling. A tremendous achievement in the world of self-help and psychology.” —PsychCentral Book Review “...If healing and hope are what you seek, then look no further. This will be for you a transformative read.” —Curt Thompson, MD, author of Anatomy of the Soul and The Soul of Shame “In her engaging book, Pearl walks readers step by step into a therapy session, encouraging the reader to get comfortable. Pearl’s written voice is gentle and calming, grounded in her own healing as she invites readers to consider taking a risk on face-to-face therapy as a primary door to change. You’ll love the list of rewards for awakening, healing, and being freed. Symptoms of Inner Peace: Loss of interest in conflict, loss of ability to worry, and frequent episodes of appreciation. Paperback: $16.95. Healing from the past: Priceless.” —Allyson Gracie, Retailing Insight “Whether you are a clinician, a client, or just interested in becoming unstuck, Tuya has provided a powerful resource to connect our past with our present and move forward through the different stages of the therapy process and therapeutic relationship. You feel like you are an observer in the room, a client in the session, and at times able to be the healer as well. Throughout the book, Tell Me Your Story gifts the reader with insight into professional and personal development, and the read is a rewarding journey.” —The Therapist

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