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Lantern Books,US Nonviolence Now!: Living the 1963 Birmingham
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Lantern Books,US The World Becomes What We Teach: Educating a
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£12.59
Lantern Books,US Brotha Vegan: Black Male Vegans Speak on Food,
Book SynopsisIn 2010, Lantern published Sistah Vegan, a landmark anthology edited by A. Breeze Harper that highlighted for the first time the diversity of vegan women of colour''s response to gender, class, body image, feminism, spirituality, the environment, diet and nonhuman animals. Now, a decade later, its companion volume BROTHA VEGAN unpacks the lived experience of black men on veganism, fatherhood, politics, sexuality, health, popular culture, spirituality, Afrocentrism, food, animal advocacy and the many ways that veganism is lived and promoted within communities of colour in the United States. Edited by Omowale Adewale - founder of Black Vegfest and one of the leading voices for racial and economic justice, animal rights and black solidarity - BROTHA VEGAN includes interviews with and articles by people such a Brooklyn Borough President, Eric Adams, Doc (of Hip Hop is Green), chef, Bryant Terry, physicians, Anteneh Roba and Milton Mills, DJ Cavem, Stic of Dead Prez and many others. At once inspiring, challenging and illuminating, BROTHA VEGAN illustrates the many ways it is possible to be vegan and demonstrates the cutting edge of a "veganised" consciousness for social renewal.
£18.90
Lantern Books,US Confessions of an Animal Rights Terrorist
Book SynopsisWhen two government agents asked Karen Levenson whether she knew any terrorists or was one herself, she couldn''t have been more astonished. Passionately and professionally engaged in the struggle to end Canada''s seal hunt, she considered her efforts to persuade chefs to boycott Canadian seafood, her deep-dive investigation of hunt economics, and her campaign to end animal suffering not only as far from terrorism as possible, but the mission she''d been called upon to do since she was a child. But, as she relates in her vividly told and revelatory memoir, Levenson''s life has been marked by waves of unwarranted accusations and implicit or explicit violence: whether from government agencies, sealers, or even family members. CONFESSIONS OF AN ANIMAL RIGHTS TERRORIST is at once an insider''s account of the decades-long attempt to end the seal hunt; an absorbing exploration of one woman''s growing awareness of animal cruelty and her emerging confidence, commitment, and knowledge; and a searingly honest memoir of domestic violence, caregiving, and the possibility of redemption. By turns infuriating, funny, and deeply moving, CONFESSIONS OF AN ANIMAL RIGHTS TERRORIST reveals the extraordinary journey of an ordinary woman who comes face to face with breathtaking cruelty and does what she can to stop it.
£17.09
Lantern Books,US Catching Dawn
Book SynopsisWhat would you do to save a dog? Blackie delivers a litter of eight puppies in a poor neighbourhood in Springfield, Tennessee the week before Melissa Armstrong first meets her. As a volunteer for a local charity, Melissa has experience with strays and plans to rescue Blackie and her litter within days. But nothing goes as planned. For the next six months, Melissa and a ragtag cast of characters try to trap the mutt with nets, hooks, spring traps, cheeseburgers, hot dogs and the dog''s crying puppies. They fail so many times that Melissa is on the brink of giving up. But when she learns about the brutal way the local police department controls the overpopulation problem in Blackie''s neighbourhood, she reaffirms her promise to a dog. She vows to rescue her, no matter the consequences.A vividly told and thoughtful reflection on the many highs and lows of caring for animals and humans in difficult circumstances, CATCHING DAWN is at once a gritty exposé of the consequences of animal overpopulation in the rural South of America and the story of how a homeless dog helps a woman move through personal grief and upheaval to rediscover the meaning of family.
£12.79
Lantern Books,US Vegan Revolution: Saving Our World, Revitalizing
Book SynopsisFor over four decades, Richard Schwartz has engaged with two ethically rich ways of living that, as he charts in this book, he came to appreciate in middle age: Judaism and veganism. Having been born into a secular Jewish family, it was his marriage and an increasing commitment to social justice that propelled him to study and rediscover the essence of his Jewish faith. That sense of social justice further raised his awareness of the environmental movement and, ultimately, to animal rights and veganism. In VEGAN REVOLUTION, Schwartz shows how, now perhaps more than ever, veganism offers a pathway for all of us of whatever faith (or no faith) to reduce hunger, conserve the environment, save water, reinstitute justice and care for animals and the Earth. It is no coincidence, as Schwartz demonstrates, that many of these ideas are mandates in Jewish scripture and that reincorporating a care for the world (tikkun olam) can itself reinvigorate the spirit of a faith and galvanise its practitioners to act.
£17.09
Lantern Books,US Indefensible: Adventures of a Farm Animal
Book SynopsisPeter Brandt, a lawyer for the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), has been at the forefront of some of the toughest cases of animal abuse in the last ten years - including supervising a team of lawyers working to protect the interests of farm animals. In this revelatory and often surprisingly funny memoir-cum-manifesto, Brandt describes his growing awareness of the extent of the cruelty of animals in Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (a.k.a. factory farms) and the many dangers for human health, local communities and the environment for those who live near them. He shows how it''s a world of enormous suffering, sustained by deliberate secrecy and misinformation and reeking of corruption and lagoons full of ordure.Brandt details his realisation of intensive animal farming''s further costs to wild creatures and their habitats, as well as clean water and clean air and demonstrates how curbing animal agriculture is one of the few ways to make an immediate positive difference to climate change.
£17.09
Lantern Books,US Grief is Love
Book Synopsis"The beginning of grief is overwhelming. Everything must stop as you attempt to absorb what has happened, which is impossible. You cannot fathom it. There is little to no comprehension at first. Instead, a pervasive numbness descends over your mind, body, and soul." In the space of eleven months, Jennifer Flowers'' husband of thirty-three years died as did their son, Jonpaul. Grief bust her heart open. GRIEF IS LOVE is a hard-won, honest, and profoundly sensitive guide for anyone who has lost someone dear to them, and a companion as you move through the stages of grief.
£13.29
Select Books Inc Do You QuantumThink?: New Thinking That Will Rock
Book SynopsisThe world is changing at a dizzying pace. We're all looking for new ways of thinking that can bring about real solutions to modern problems, from the pursuit of inner serenity to solving world conflicts. In Do You QuantumThink? author Dianne Collins shares her ingenious discovery that reveals a critical missing link to make sense of our changing times. Her discovery provides us with the understanding and methodology to rise above problems of today by laying the foundation for an entirely new way to think.Part science, part philosophy, part spirituality, Do You QuantumThink? draws on a wide spectrum of sources, from cutting edge innovations in the sciences to the insights of the world's greatest spiritual leaders. This book will make you laugh, free you from limiting ideas, and introduce you to the most advanced principles and practical methods for living. Do You QuantumThink? will rock your world in the best of ways as you experience one revelation after another.
£20.85
Select Books Inc Evolution's Purpose: An Integral Interpretation
Book SynopsisDoes the science of evolution really prove that life, humanity, and the universe as a whole are meaningless accidents? On the contrary, as science has shown how everything in the universe is subject to evolution, including matter, life, and human culture, these very facts reveal that the process of evolution is unmistakably progressive. And, as Steve McIntosh demonstrates, when we come to see how evolution progresses, this reveals evolution's purpose-to grow toward ever-widening realizations of beauty, truth, and goodness. McIntosh argues that the purpose of evolution is not intelligently designed or otherwise externally controlled; rather, its purpose is being creatively and originally discerned through the choices of the evolutionary creatures themselves. Without relying on spiritual authorities, the author shows how the scientific story of our origins is actually a profound and sacred teaching compatible with many forms of contemporary spirituality. Evolution's Purpose: An Integral Interpretation of the Scientific Story of Our Origins presents a fresh and compelling view of evolutionary science and philosophy, and shows how a deeper understanding of evolution itself can lead directly to a more evolved world.Trade Review"McIntosh is persuasive in his arguments that the scientific facts of evolution cannot stand alone . . . science shows that historical evolution, whatever its contingencies, is itself on a trajectory of values development. McIntosh has well-researched his sources and integrated them with seminal insight."--Holmes Rolston III, Ph.D., winner of the 2003 Templeton prize and author of Environmental Ethics"It's so easy to feel overwhelmed by the dramatic turn of world events. Evolution's Purpose presents another view of the chaos . . . that humanity is evolving in an ultimately purposeful way, lending both meaning and illumination to our individual and collective struggles. Steve McIntosh's brilliant ideas are both stimulating and comforting, as he lays out a theory of our evolution that is both scientifically and spiritually profound."-- Marianne Williamson, author of A Return to Love"A truly excellent, clear and convincing contribution to our understanding of where evolution is taking us, and in that context, what the deeper meaning may be of the Worldshift we are now facing. Should be read by everyone who is willing to wake up and take a responsible role in shaping our common destiny."-- Ervin Laszlo, Ph.D., Distinguished system scientist, President of the Club of Budapest and author of over 30 books on evolution"Evolution's Purpose is a masterpiece! With both uninhibited passion and fierce intellect, philosopher Steve McIntosh deconstructs the materialist paradigm with the precision of an expert neurosurgeon. With gentle persistence and irrefutable logic, he reveals many of the false assumptions in scientific, cultural, and spiritual orientations about our presence in the universe that are less than integral. He takes us on a fascinating journey through the history and evolution of our own conscious and unconscious beliefs, finally delivering us with a truth that is impossible to deny or avoid: We are part of a process that has a direction and through awakening to this life-affirming truth, we discover a sense of purpose that changes everything."-- Andrew Cohen, author of Evolutionary Enlightenment and founder of EnlightenNext Magazine
£19.76
Select Books Inc What is Consciousness?: Three Sages Look Behind
Book SynopsisWhat is consciousness? Conventional thinking tells us it is the images, sensations, thoughts, and feelings produced by the brain. When the neurons in the brain stop firing, consciousness ceases to be. But does it?
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Sounds True Inc Out of Your Mind: Essential Listening from the
Book SynopsisIn order to come to your senses, Alan Watts often said, you sometimes need to go out of your mind. Perhaps more than any other teacher in the West, this celebrated author, former Anglican priest, and self-described spiritual entertainer was responsible for igniting the passion of countless wisdom seekers to the spiritual and philosophical delights of Asia and India. Now, with Out of Your Mind: Essential Listening from the Alan Watts Audio Archives, you are invited to immerse yourself in 12 of this legendary thinker's pinnacle teaching sessions about how to break through the limits of the rational mind, and begin expanding your awareness and appreciation for the Great Game unfolding all around us. Carefully selected from hundreds of recordings by Alan Watts' son and archivist, Mark Watts, Out of Your Mind brings you six complete seminars that capture the true scope of this brilliant teacher in action. On these superb, digitally restored recordings, you will delve into Alan Watts' favorite pathways out of the trap of conventional awareness, including: The art of the controlled accident—what happens when you stop taking your life so seriously and start enjoying it with complete sincerity • How we come to believe the myth of myself that we are skin-encapsulated egos separate from the world around us, and how to transcend that illusion • Why we must fully embrace chaos and the void to find our deepest purpose • Unconventional and refreshing insights into the deeper principles of Buddhism, Hinduism, and Western philosophy, plus much, much more Whether you're completely new to Alan Watts or familiar with his work, here is a rare opportunity to experience him at his best improvising brilliantly before a live audience on Out of Your Mind: Essential Listening from the Alan Watts Audio Archives.
£74.96
Sounds True Inc RAM Dass Audio Collection: A Collection of Three
Book Synopsis"Ram Dass—the teacher and writer who's spent over a quarter of a century translating Eastern spirituality in terms that Westerners can understand. His books have sold over 3 million copies."—Los Angeles Times Beginning with his controversial psychedelic research at Harvard in the sixties, the life of Ram Dass has served as an experiment in truth, encompassing paths from both East and West, and shaping the spiritual landscape of America like no other teacher of our time. After three decades, and despite a life-threatening stroke, Ram Dass continues to move us with his example of compassion in action, and the true joy that comes with living in the present. Now, in a unique audio publishing event, the great moments—and great truths—of this important spiritual elder s long career are preserved together for the first time on The Ram Audio Collection. Join the bestselling author of such spiritual classics as Be Here Now and How Can I Help? for three life-changing sessions including: Conscious Aging—Ram Dass calls for us to move beyond our youth-fixated culture, to see that the final years of life are the culmination of our spiritual journey • The Path of Service—In our era of individualism, Ram Dass teaches, the path to internal freedom still begins with external action, in the service of others • Cultivating the Heart of Compassion—Ram Dass shows how to experience your life as a remarkable spiritual curriculum, through trust in your own loving heart
£28.50
Sounds True Inc Diamond Approach: A Path of Inner Discovery
Book SynopsisA.H. Almaas, whose writings brilliantly illustrate the unity of modern depth psychology and traditional spiritual wisdom, is a respected, pioneering teacher. Jack Kornfield has called him “one of the most significant voices for a new and remarkably integrated spiritual vision.” Almaas has created with Sounds True an accessible audio introduction to his lifetime of work. Called The Diamond Approach, this program features insights refined from Almaas’s 30 years of teaching—including how he has helped thousands around the globe “do the work” by investigating reality, developing emotional wholeness, uncovering their true essence, and realizing the nonduality of being.
£44.00
Sounds True Inc Falling into Grace: Insights on the End of
Book Synopsis"You've felt it your whole life. You've always known there's something inside of you that's sought to be born fresh and real–something far beyond your imagination trying to break out and be. Everyone feels this inside. But to allow life to express itself in that way, with that much abandon, requires a true surrender into the unknown."—AdyashantiAdyashanti asks us to let go of our struggles with life and open to the full promise of spiritual awakening: the end of delusion and the discovery and expression of our essential being. After 15 years as a spiritual teacher, Adyashanti has found that the simpler the teaching, the greater its power to initiate this awakening. On Falling into Grace, he shares what he considers fundamental insights to "open ourselves to that mysterious element that enters in the hidden and quiet moments and sparks a revolution in the way that we perceive life." Wherever you may be on your own spiritual path, you will find in these sessions down-to-earth guidance on breaking the trance of ego, experiencing the raw energy of emotion, cultivating inner stability, transcending the world of opposites, and more. In the same way that we fall into the arms of a loved one or drop our heads on the pillow at night, we can surrender into the beauty and truth of who and what we really are. Falling into Grace is a program that gets to the core of why we suffer, and allows us to explore Adyashanti's invitation "to be taken by a moment of grace and fall into a sense of life when it is not separate from you, when life is actually an expression of something indefinable, mysterious, and immense." Highlights: The human dilemma–the concept of a separate self and the choice to stop believing the thoughts that perpetuate suffering • “Taking the backward step” into the pure potential of the present moment • Why spiritual awakening can be a disturbing process • Intimacy and availability–feeling absolute union with every part of our experience • True autonomy–the unique expression of our own sense of freedom Adyashanti began teaching in 1996 at the request of his Zen teacher of 14 years. Adya's teachings have been compared to some of the early Ch'an (Zen) masters of China as well as teachers of Advaita Vedanta in India. His award–winning books include Emptiness Dancing, The End of Your World, and True Meditation.
£50.25
Sounds True Inc The Mindful Brain: The Neurobiology of Well-Being
Book SynopsisDoes mindfulness practice improve your physical, social, and mental well-being? To what extent can your mind shape your brain? What does the latest research have to say about meditation and other awareness practices? Now on The Mindful Brain, Dr. Daniel J. Siegel, a pioneer of the emerging field known as interpersonal neurobiology, answers these questions and more in this original adaptation to complement his breakthrough book. From paradigm-stretching new discoveries in brain science, to the ways that mindfulness practice can amplify health and meaning in your life, Dr. Siegel invites you to discover the many facets of the mindful brain, including: For meditators of all levels, mental health professionals, educators, or anyone wanting to know more about the power of human consciousness, this acclaimed psychiatrist offers an illuminating exploration of The Mindful Brain. Course objectives: Gain an understanding of the science behind Mindful Awareness • Receive direct, first-person experience of mindful awareness • Integrate the science of mindful awareness with that of mind, brain, and relationships • Understand ways in which mindful living can be directly applied to everyday life The long-term effects of mind training on your physiology and mental health • Attunement and mindfulness: the measurable influence of individual consciousness • Curiosity, openness, acceptance, and love: the extraordinary effects of simultaneously experiencing these qualities • How mindfulness practices foster emotional balance, physical health, body-based empathy, and deep self-understanding
£26.10
Gotham Books Dark Nights of the Soul: A Guide to Finding Your
Book SynopsisEvery human life is made up of the light and the dark, the happy and the sad, the vital and the deadening. How you think about this rhythm of moods makes all the difference.Our lives are filled with emotional tunnels: the loss of a loved one or end of a relationship, aging and illness, career disappointments or just an ongoing sense of dissatisfaction with life. Society tends to view these “dark nights” in clinical terms as obstacles to be overcome as quickly as possible. But Moore shows how honoring these periods of fragility as periods of incubation and positive opportunities to delve the soul’s deepest needs can provide healing and a new understanding of life’s meaning. Dark Nights of the Soul presents these metaphoric dark nights not as the enemy, but as times of transition, occasions to restore yourself, and transforming rites of passage, revealing an uplifting and inspiring new outlook on such topics as:• The healing power of melancholy• The sexual dark night and the mysteries of matrimony• Finding solace during illness and in aging• Anxiety, anger, and temporary Insanities• Linking creativity, spirituality, and emotional struggles• Finding meaning and beauty in the darkness
£15.30
Gotham Books The Tao of Willie: A Guide to the Happiness in
Book SynopsisAmerican icon and master of harmonisation Willie Nelson gives his own insights into finding harmony in everyday life - an inspiring and entertaining blend of anecdotes and Willie wisdom'.'
£12.59
Penguin Putnam Inc Help, Thanks, Wow: The Three Essential Prayers
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£14.39
Penguin Putnam Inc Stitches: A Handbook on Meaning, Hope and Repair
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£15.26
Penguin Putnam Inc Some Nerve: Lessons Learned While Becoming Brave
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£11.99
Inner Traditions Bear and Company Shakti: Realm of the Divine Mother
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£18.04
Inner Traditions Bear and Company The Sacred Network: Megaliths, Cathedrals, Ley
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£20.06
Red Wheel/Weiser Pleiadian Principles for Living: A Guide to
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£13.29
Sounds True Inc Falling into Grace: Insights on the End of
Book SynopsisAdyashanti asks us to let go of our struggles with life and open to the full promise of spiritual awakening: the end of delusion and the discovery of our essential being. In his 15 years as a spiritual teacher, Adyashanti has found that the simpler the teaching, the greater its power to change our lives. In Falling into Grace, he shares what he considers fundamental insights that will “… spark a revolution in the way we perceive life”. Available in CD or book format, here is a progressive inquiry exploring: The human dilemma—the concept of a separate self and the choice to stop believing the thoughts that perpetuate suffering • “Taking the backward step” into the pure potential of the present moment • Why spiritual awakening can be a disturbing process • Intimacy and availability—feeling absolute union with every part of our experience • True autonomy—the unique expression of our own sense of freedom In the same way that we fall into the arms of a loved one or drop our heads on the pillow at night, we can surrender into the beauty and truth of who and what we really are. Falling into Grace is an investigation into the core of why we suffer. It's also Adyashanti’s invitation “… to be taken by a moment of grace and fall into a sense of life when it is not separate from you, when life is actually an expression of something indefinable, mysterious, and immense.”
£999.99
Boutique of Quality Books As I Lay Pondering: Daily Invitations to Live a
Book SynopsisPsychotherapist, healer, and artist of being alive, Kayce Stevens Hughlett, offers readers the personal gift of transformation in this devotional daybook. Like Mark Nepo's classic Book of Awakening, Hughlett invites individuals to enliven their lives day-by-day through 365 practical reflections and prayers of inspiration, purpose, freedom, and joy. Infused with teachings from historical and current wisdom figures like Carl Jung, Martha Beck, Buddha, Jesus, Lao Tzu, Thomas Merton, Sue Monk Kidd, Anne Lamott, and others, As I Lay Pondering feels like sitting down for conversation with a close friend. Filled with soul, it will meet you where you are whether looking for a recharge or grasping for a lifeline. It is a book you can turn to anytime and read cover to cover, randomly, or one entry at a time. Filled with inspiration, short stories, and simple activities to deepen the pathway to presence, this book is the ideal companion for any personal journey.
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Boutique of Quality Books Doodle Art
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Shambhala Publications Inc The Fountain Tarot Journal: A Year in 52 Readings
Book SynopsisTurn your favorite tarot deck into a weekly ritual of reflection and self-discovery.This guided journal from the bestselling Fountain Tarot creators offers both a comprehensive introduction to the art of reading tarot as well as prompts and writing space to transform your tarot readings into a regular tool as you chart your inner journey. Inspired by the popular Fountain Tarot, but adaptable for use with any tarot deck, the book includes instructions on how to read tarot for beginners, including an introduction to tarot basics and detailed sample spreads and readings. Once you’ve mastered Tarot 101, The Fountain Tarot Journal then helps you turn your deck into a weekly practice that can help reveal your growth, obstacles, and key patterns in your life—empowering you with a greater sense of clarity and self-understanding. For use with The Fountain Tarot or your tarot deck of choice, this journal includes: · Prompts for each week of the year · Guides to 3-, 5-, and 10-card spreads · Space to reflect on your readings and record insights · Quarterly check-ins · Card of the Year exercise Draw a card and journal as you set your intention for each week, before setting a goal or making a major life change, or whenever you need more reflection, connection, or peace of mind. Whether you’re looking to expand your tarot knowledge or integrate tarot into your daily life, The Fountain Tarot Journal is here to help.
£17.63
Shambhala Publications Inc Kindness Now: A 28-Day Guide to Living with Authenticity, Intention, and Compassion
£15.29
Shambhala Publications Inc Divine Messengers: The Untold Story of Bhutan's
Book SynopsisAs mystics, healers, and travelers to the netherworld, female shamans continue to impact the spiritual lives of the Bhutanese. These divine messengers act as mediums for local spirits, cure diseases through prayer, and travel to the realm of the dead. They are sometimes referred to as “sky-goers,” “reincarnations,” or “returners from the beyond,” and their stories are intimately connected with the Buddhist ideas of karma and rebirth.Journalist Stephanie Guyer-Stevens and anthropologist Françoise Pommaret traveled to the Himalayas to meet seven living Bhutanese female shamans and to help make their stories known. Stephanie and Françoise offer an intimate narrative of these shamans’ spiritual experiences and important roles in society. This book also provides an overview of the history of this tradition and a translation of an autobiography of the famous eighteenth-century divine messenger, Sangay Choezom. This insightful and sensitive account is a rare look inside the world of these brave women.
£15.29
DK Alchemy: Energize Your Life by Freeing Your Mind
Book SynopsisThe magic and mystery of the ancient craft revealed for a new, modern ageIt's completely understandable if you're in the dark about alchemy. It has been practiced around the world and linked to various religious rites, scientific experiments, and of course, magic—a series of beliefs and disciplines that defy categorization and definition.The Awakened Life: Alchemy demystifies this ancient art with an easy-to-understand overview of its history, philosophies, and practices.This new edition, published over a decade after the original, offers even more essential information and tools. In it, you'll find:The basic principles of alchemy--including the Three Essentials that are present in all thingsThe alchemist's code--ciphers, signs, symbols, and sacred geometryA list of tonics, elixirs, and other alchemical medicinesAn explanation on the three stages of alchemical transformationA look at the relationship between alchemy and scienceA focus on how to trigger personal transformation using the psychological and spiritual techniques of alchemyIt's time to apply these powerful principles to your life to gain increased energy, awareness, and understanding!
£18.69
Tharpa Publications Budismo Moderno (Modern Buddhism): El Camino de
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£16.10
Eworld The Book Your Church Doesn't Want You to Read
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Red Wheel/Weiser The Chela’s Handbook
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Inner Traditions Bear and Company Magic Mushroom Explorer: Psilocybin and the
Book SynopsisPsilocybin, the active ingredient found in psychedelic mushrooms, is an invaluable natural resource for spiritually revivifying the human psyche and reconnecting us to the biosphere and the vast intelligence of Nature. Interweaving the most recent scientific studies in the United States and Britain, more than 25 years of sacred mushroom exploration, and behind-the-scenes details on the political wars against psychedelics, Simon G. Powell offers a guide to safely navigating and maximizing the healing and spiritual potential of psilocybin. Powell explores the ecopsychological effects of wild psychedelic mushrooms, including enhanced biophilia, expanded awareness, mystical visions, and eco-shamanic encounters. He reveals how the beings and otherworldly teachers common in psilocybin experiences are actually emissaries from our higher consciousness that emerge when the floodgates of perception have been opened. He shares vivid descriptions from many of his own psilocybin journeys and shows how the mushroom offers a path of return to the ancient wisdom binding all life on Earth, a wisdom conveyed through tutorial visions and higher modes of perception. Illustrating psilocybin's healthful properties, now acknowledged by mainstream science, Powell describes his activism in the fight to keep psilocybin mushroom use legal in the U.K. and shows that an irrational rejection of scientific evidence underlies the harsh war against psychedelic states of consciousness. Laying the groundwork for a new relationship with our biosphere, Powell shows how the Earth's psychedelic medicines can reconnect us to the spirituality and wisdom of Nature and bring the human race back from the brink of ecological and existential disaster.Trade Review“Here is the thought-provoking description of the author’s spiritual quest, his profound discoveries, and their implications for renewed research with psychedelic substances, reawakening us to the sacredness of nature and life itself. In and through the pitfalls and pinnacles of his journey is the transformation of a curious and courageous young man into a mature modern prophet and social critic. Fascinating read!” * William A. Richards, Ph.D., Johns Hopkins School of Medicine *Simon’s book discusses all these highly charged ideas in a charming, easily understood, humorous, and utterly engaging manner that will resonate with experienced psilocybin explorers and that may just open the eyes of those who are not (yet) experienced to the possibility that nature is richly blessed with unimagined realms of intelligence, mystery, and complexity. With this book, his third, Simon has knocked it right out of the park (or perhaps right into the park, since parks seem to be the frequent home of his little fungal friends).” * Dennis McKenna, Ph.D., ethnopharmacologist, cofounder of the Heffter Research Institute, and author *“Simon G. Powell, a credible psychonaut, has written a book that should be welcomed as our overpopulated species attempts to transition to sane drug policies and respect for native wisdom, integration with nature, and, ultimately, planetary maturity and ecological stability.” * Dorion Sagan, American science writer, essayist, and theorist *“The author informs, muses, and amuses as he chronicles his psilocybin explorations and insights into natural intelligence. He writes in joyfully plain English, tells compelling stories, and gets excited by all of life. Definitely outside the box.” * Jeremy Narby, author of The Cosmic Serpent *“Simon G. Powell’s most profound insight is that nature is intelligent, not in the way that we think of intelligence as confined to the human mind, but that intelligence is an intrinsic property of the whole of nature. He calls for a new science of ‘psilocybinetics’ that views life anew under the ‘perceptual lens’ afforded by the mushroom. It is an interesting and provocative read!” * David E. Nichols, Ph. D., president and cofounder of the Heffter Research Institute *Table of ContentsForeword by Rick Doblin, President of MAPS Prologue: A Question of Substance 1 Mushroom Fever 2 Avalonia Psychedelica 3 Natural Intelligence 4 The Powell Report 5 The Sacred Pattern 6 Idris Nemeton About the Author
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Sounds True Inc Soulmate Contract: The Power of Partnership in
Book SynopsisDiscover the Mystical Pairings Ready to Empower Your Life Each one of us comes into the world as a custodian of soul-level partnerships—mystical agreements we enter into for the fulfillment of our divine destinies. Join Caroline Myss and Andrew Harvey on The Soulmate Contract to discover and honor the bonds you have made to support your spiritual growth and the offering of your unique gifts. In fourteen provocative sessions, Myss and Harvey present a sweeping vision of the soulmate contract in its many manifestations, revealing why this phenomenon has taken on unprecedented importance today—and what you can do about it. Addressing Our Longing for Divine Intimacy At the heart of the soulmate contract burns the universal desire for connection with that which is sacred and true. When we choose consciously to embark upon this journey, the companions to our soul will begin to reveal themselves and share the critical wisdom they hold for us. From soulmate contracts with human friends (or foes) to contracts with angels, realized beings, the natural world, and more, Myss and Harvey unveil the surprising pairings that may be waiting to spark your spiritual development and personal evolution. "When it comes to soulmates, rest assured, we find each other when the time is right," teaches Caroline Myss. The Soulmate Contract offers you more than seven hours of perception-expanding insights and empowering guidance for the path ahead. Program Highlights: The soulmate contract—what it is, why it matters, and how to recognize yours • Evolutionary mysticism and the three stages of the "divination" of humanity • Your angel contracts—and two practices to illuminate them • Personal soulmates, tantric soulmates, and the art of sexuality as prayer • Soulmate contracts with nature and animals • "Noble adversaries" and the self-knowledge they offer us
£52.50
Sounds True Inc Caravan of No Despair: A Memoir of Loss and
Book SynopsisOn the day her first book came out—a new translation of Dark Night of the Soul by Saint John of the Cross—Mirabai Starr’s daughter, Jenny, was killed in a car accident. "My spiritual life began the day my daughter died," writes Mirabai. Even with decades of spiritual practice and a deep immersion in the greatest mystical texts, she found herself utterly unprepared for "my most powerful catalyst for transformation, my fiercest and most compassionate teacher." With Caravan of No Despair, Mirabai shares an irreverent, uplifting, and intimate memoir of her extraordinary life journey. Through the many twists and turns of her life—including a tangled relationship with a charlatan-guru, her unexpected connection with the great Christian mystics, and the loss of her daughter—Mirabai finds the courage to remain open and defenseless before the mystery of the divine. "Tragedy and trauma are not guarantees for a transformational spiritual experience," writes Mirabai Starr, "but they are opportunities. They are invitations to sit in the fire and allow it to transfigure us."
£13.29
Sounds True Inc Inside the Miracle: Enduring Suffering,
Book SynopsisMany are familiar with teacher and poet Mark Nepo's books on inner transformation, relationship, and the emergence of purpose in our lives. But less well-known is the journey that shaped his vision as a teacher that began in 1987 when he was diagnosed with cancer. The revelations during that time would inform every dimension of his work to follow. With Inside the Miracle, Mark Nepo shares what he discovered along this challenging terrain, and the insights most essential to those of us who now find ourselves there. The lessons and stories here are for all of us, ill or not, when the inevitable question arises: How do we move through an overwhelming crisis—whether from physical illness, grief, or a major life change—into the rest of our lives? This offering presents in its entirety Nepo's 1994 literary gem Acre of Light, written shortly after his recovery. Here, he expands and enriches its themes with new poems, essays, and teachings gathered in the decades since. Throughout, Mark includes compelling questions and exercises from his popular workshops, to invite us to personalize the experience. What emerges is a reading companion to be explored in many ways: as a memoir, as a "survival kit" of wisdom and verse that helped Mark during his own journey, and as a conversation to spark our own contemplation, journaling, and discovery. "To live in wonder on the other side of suffering and disappointment," reflects Mark Nepo, "is to know how magnificent and fragile it is to be here at all." Inside the Miracle calls us to leap into our lives with tenderness and courage, so we can fully inhabit the miraculous moments that await us.
£17.09
Sounds True Inc Polishing the Mirror: How to Live from Your
Book SynopsisSometimes illumination occurs spontaneously or, as Ram Dass experienced, in a cosmic moment of the heart opening. More commonly, it happens when we remove the dust from the mirror of our spiritual heart with daily practice—to see beyond the illusion of our transient thoughts and emotions to the vast and luminous landscape of our true nature. For five decades, Ram Dass has explored the depths of consciousness and love and brought back insights as his service to others. With Polishing the Mirror, he gathers together his essential teachings for being and loving, here and now, in the eternal present. For those just starting on the path, this is a primer for living from the spiritual heart. For those already practicing it, is a reference point for daily life in the spirit. In this audiobook, read by coauthor Rameshwar Das, listeners will discover perennial wisdom, humor, teaching stories, and guidance into Ram Dass's own spiritual practices, including: Bhakti Yoga—devotion, opening our hearts to unconditional love • Practices for living, aging, dying, and embracing the natural flow of life • Karma Yoga—transformation through selfless service • Working with fear and suffering as a path to grace and freedom • Step-by-step guidance in devotional chant, meditation, mantra, and more Polishing the Mirror is Ram Dass's invitation to experience who we are and why we are here, and how to become beacons of unconditional love. This unabridged audiobook includes four bonus tracks: Pure Awareness—a guided meditation with Ram Dass • I Am Loving Awareness—a guided meditation with Ram Dass • An Introduction to Vipassana Meditation with Ram Dass • Sita Ram—kirtan chant music with Jai Uttal "This book is a blessing! Simply reading it will open your heart and bring you to mysterious, spacious, loving freedom. Ram Dass is one of the great sages of our time who can make us laugh, cry, and awaken!"—Jack Kornfield, author of A Path with Heart "Ram Dass has been the most influential person in my own spiritual development. I treasure his wisdom as well as his spirit. Let his words in this book enter your soul—for my friend Ram Dass is divine love personified."—Wayne Dyer, author of The Power of Intention
£34.20
Sounds True Inc Break the Norms: Questioning Everything You Think
Book SynopsisHave you ever felt like you’re living out a script written for you by others—in your work, your relationships, or spirituality? "To break through the norms we’ve been conditioned to believe is an act of rebellion," writes Chandresh Bhardwaj. "We must be prepared to be brutally honest. We must overturn our assumptions and unlearn our suffering. We must be willing to discover our real reasons for being alive." In Break the Norms, Chandresh illuminates the unconscious beliefs we carry about matters of sex, death, love, ego, God, and gurus—then offers penetrating questions and self-inquiry practices to help us separate our own truth from the products of the status quo. Join him to explore: • Your Inner Truth—how to set aside your conditioned, ego-based perspective and bring forth your authentic wisdom • Spiritual Practice—where you can get stuck practicing meditation and yoga, and how to keep moving toward a deeper experience of God • Mastering the Ego—developing a healthy approach for dealing with anger, fear, and desire • Seeking Your Guru—dispelling the myths about gurus and finding the right teacher to hold up a mirror to your soul • Love, Sex, and Spirit—how we can the integrate the physical world and the transcendent through the path of devotion • Mortality and Morality—overcoming our fear of death and our resistance to creating heaven on earth There are no "right answers" in spirituality, but asking the right questions can help us discover who we are and what we are becoming. "Authenticity is inherent each of our souls," writes Chandresh. "When we start to be authentic, we start to get back in touch with our divine source." Break the Norms is the first book from a compelling new teacher—and a clarion call to embrace our own spiritual authority.
£13.29
Sounds True Inc Your Power to Heal: Resolving Psychological
Book SynopsisYour Essential How-To Guide for Self-Healing The greatest medical breakthrough in recent years isn’t the creation of a new drug or treatment—it’s the discovery of how much your mind affects your health. With Your Power to Heal, Dr. Henry Grayson offers a treasury of techniques and insights to help you harness the mindbody connection. "When we can identify and change the inner voices that keep us feeling powerless," writes Dr. Grayson, "we can go beyond treating just symptoms or relying on doctors to fix us. We have far greater potential to heal than we realize." In this practical guidebook, Dr. Grayson presents life-changing insights and effective tools anyone can use, including: • The new physics of healing—the ever-expanding body of research that reveals our untapped capacity for self-healing • Simple tips to nip many symptoms in the bud as they start • Self-assessment questionnaires to help you locate and change subconscious beliefs and disturbances • The Emotional Freedom Technique for resolving trauma and restoring your vitality • Thought Field Therapy to clear the blockages in your body’s energy system that are impeding health • Why therapy, diets, and exercise regimens often fail—and how to make them succeed You don’t need years of meditation practice to use your mind to improve your health. Your Power to Heal is an invaluable resource to help you harness the power of your own thoughts, transform illness at its source instead of just alleviating symptoms, and start taking charge of your health today.
£13.29
Sounds True Inc Just So: An Odyssey into the Cosmic Web of
Book SynopsisIf you were God," asked Alan Watts, "what kind of universe would you create? A perfect one free of suffering and drama? Or one filled with surprise and delight?" With Just So, the celebrated philosopher and self-described "spiritual entertainer" invites us to explore the hidden dimensions that shape both the cosmos and our personal experience of it. From the 1950s to the 1970s, Eastern spiritual philosophies ignited in the West profound new ways of perceiving ourselves and the mysteries of life. And from the beginning, Alan Watts was at the forefront—sparking insight after insight at live gatherings and radio broadcasts. Today, Alan Watts’ books and recordings bring perennial delight to new readers and listeners of all ages and beliefs. Here, the luminary author and speaker explores three often-overlooked yet essential universal dynamics: connection, play, and pleasure. This exceptional collection of sessions includes three complementary seminars: The Cosmic Network—a journey into the interconnected web of the personal and the infinite Ecological Awareness—reflections on how humanity and nature evolve through discovery and "purposeless" play The Pursuit of Pleasure—how a true materialism connects us fully through our senses with others and to the natural flow of the cosmos. Along the way, you’ll explore many other themes, at turns humorous, prophetic, and more relevant today than ever. What unfolds is a liberating view of life that arises from possibility and the unpredictable—perfect and "just so" not in spite of its messy imperfections, but because of them.
£85.50
Sounds True Inc Endless Enlightenment: The View of Totality in
Book SynopsisAdvanced Teachings on Spiritual Awakening, Freedom, and the Mystery of Consciousness In the early 1990s, A.H. Almaas had a realization he was not expecting—even after years of deep inner awakenings. "I thought it was a personal experience, not a teaching," he reflects. Now, after two decades of further investigation, A.H. Almaas has concluded that the time is right to share "the view of totality"—what he considers one of the most advanced aspects of his teaching. A Bold New Vision of Enlightenment We often think of enlightenment as the ultimate destination on the spiritual journey—a final endpoint for delusion and suffering where it all makes perfect sense. But as A.H. Almaas teaches, "the moment we see that the journey has no end, everything changes." With Endless Enlightenment, you are invited to join the renowned author and creator of the Diamond Approach® for a six-session program on the view of totality. In this seven-hour exploration with Sounds True founder Tami Simon, A.H. Almaas describes for the first time on audio a perspective that expands our ability to appreciate the value of each and every spiritual path and practice—and may revolutionize your own. "We as a human race are just at the beginning," explains A.H. Almaas. "We’ve opened the door, but there’s a universe of possible experience ahead." Join him in discovering how "realization begets realization," with Endless Enlightenment. Highlights include: • How the view of totality changes our approach to spiritual practice • The many faces of true nature • The importance of individual consciousness and the mystery of emptiness • Freedom from, freedom of, freedom to, and freedom itself • A non-hierarchical view of spiritual traditions and paths • Seven hours of radical insights and new teachings with A.H. Almaas—including questions for personal inquiry after each session
£72.00
Sounds True Inc Science of Compassion: A Modern Approach for
Book SynopsisBreakthrough Science and Practical Tools for Cultivating Compassion Why is compassion so powerful? Like many forms of spirituality and meditation, compassion practice has been shown by research to enhance your health, psychological well-being, relationships, and sense of purpose. "The unique quality of compassion," teaches Dr. Kelly McGonigal, "is that its benefits extend to the one who offers it, the one who receives it, and all those who witness compassion in action." With The Science of Compassion, this acclaimed researcher presents a practical workshop to help you understand what makes compassion work—and how you can cultivate it in your life. The Power of Choosing Compassion Compassion can be a difficult choice to make—after all, why would we deliberately choose to add another person’s pain to our own? "Not only does our compassion ease the suffering of others," teaches Dr. McGonigal, "Our brain, heart, and entire physiology are tuned to support us when we make the courageous decision to be compassionate." In this seven-hour training intensive, she provides invaluable tools and guidance for overcoming emotional fatigue, empathic distress, self-judgment, and other obstacles that can keep us closed down and afraid to reach out. "Compassion is an embodied state that prepares us to take positive action," says Dr. McGonigal. Here is an audio course filled with cutting-edge science, inspirational stories, and research-based practices to help you build your capacity for generosity, empathy, and kindness—and become a compassionate force in the world. HIGHLIGHTS • The Biology of Compassion—empowering findings from the latest compassion research • The Upward Spiral of Compassion—the power of witnessing and sharing stories of kindness • The Unique Challenge of Self-Compassion—three keys for offering loving support to ourselves • Compassionate Presence—when simply being with another without trying to change anything is the best choice • Empathic Distress—how to keep from being overwhelmed by another’s suffering • Receiving Compassion—guidance for allowing help to come when we need it • Difficult Compassion—practices for broadening your ability to offer forgiveness and generosity towards those who cause you pain • Healing with Compassion—the positive effects of compassion on stress, loneliness, and social anxiety • Beyond the Self—how we can connect to a source of compassion that surpasses our normal human limits • Sustaining Openheartedness—how to overcome the common challenges of "compassion fatigue" and "compassion collapse" • Meditation and Mindfulness—potent tools for cultivating compassion, including guided practices • Eleven sessions of breakthrough research, heart-opening stories, and transformative practices from renowned health psychologist Dr. Kelly McGonigal
£60.30
Sounds True Inc Whatever Arises, Love That: A Love Revolution
Book Synopsis“In a World of Endless Questions, Love Is the Only Answer.” There is a loving intelligence at the core of your being that can lead you to the fulfillment of your highest destiny. Four words hold the secret to accessing it: whatever arises, love that. With Whatever Arises, Love That, Matt Kahn presents an unabridged reading of his life-changing book, offering you a series of deeply healing insights and practices to ignite the spark of your highest potential. An Invitation to Open the Heart and Live As Love “Since receiving the insights to offer loving what arises as the foundational core of my teachings,” writes Matt Kahn, “I began to see people at every level of spiritual development heal old wounds, release lingering conditioning, and unravel so much fear, frustration, and confusion to reveal the Truth of their eternal nature in the most direct and heart-centered way. Soon, a `Love Revolution’ was created on a global scale, where personal differences were set aside to unite families, neighbors, communities, and countries in the importance of awakening unconditional love for the well-being of all.” Whatever Arises, Love That gives you the opportunity to reconnect with your heart’s innate wisdom, reclaim your lost innocence, and realize the incredible power you have by remembering that you always deserve “more love, not less.” HIGHLIGHTS • Discovering the first step in finding inner peace • Reclaiming the passion, joy, and inspiration of your true innocent nature • Exploring the essential role of surrender throughout the spiritual journey • Unraveling the patterns of ego with compassion and ease • Mastering the vital skill of conscious communication to uplift every relationship and encounter • Reuniting the mind and heart as a doorway into greater spiritual evolution
£29.32
Sounds True Inc Sacred As You Are: Depression as a Call to
Book Synopsis"Anywhere but here, anything but this." Many know teacher and author Jeff Foster as a living example of joyful presence. But he wasn’t always this way: "From my earliest childhood to my mid-twenties," Jeff recalls, "I struggled with depression. I was certain that there was something deeply wrong with me. That on a basic level, I was incomplete, damaged, and desperately longing to rest." In this audio session, he shares the insights that changed everything for him, and that have helped thousands who’ve found themselves feeling abandoned, lost, and somehow broken. With gentle guidance, and simple questions, Sacred As You Are explores: • Depression’s call to return to the miracle of who you are, in this moment • Why you are not your feelings or thoughts, but a "field of permission" as vast as the sky that can hold all storms • If you’re out of willpower, energy, or hope—can you just be curious? • How doubt and confusion can be your greatest allies, and more "This program is not intended to fix you or make you happier or give you profound answers," notes Jeff. "It’s simply an invitation to discover that your sorrow, pain, and grief—everything that feels so wrong—are the parts of you that most long to be held. And that the rest you seek is here with you, right now."
£19.38
Sounds True Inc Lakota Way of Strength and Courage: Lessons in
Book SynopsisIn the mythic tradition of the Lakota, the bow and arrow were more than just tools—they were symbols of flexibility and strength. In this treasury of teaching stories, history, and piercing cultural insights, storyteller and craftsman Joseph Marshall III considers the metaphor of the bow and arrow as a path to personal growth, better resilience, and a life lived with true integrity.
£16.96
North Atlantic Books,U.S. Sacred Pregnancy Journey Deck: Inspirational
Book SynopsisWomen embarking on the magical journey of pregnancy will find comfort and guidance in the Sacred Pregnancy Deck—50 stunning full-color cards that inspire and inform mothers-to-be as they navigate the beautiful but often complex process of pregnancy, birth, and motherhood. As either a standalone deck or a companion to Anni Daulter''s Sacred Pregnancy book, the card deck invites women to contemplate, celebrate, and meditate every day throughout the pregnancy and beyond. The accompanying 126-page booklet book offers short but powerful explanations for the meaning of each card, encouraging expectant mothers to live with purpose and integrity while seeking clarity on any issues they may be struggling with. For those who want to drop deeply into the experience of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, the deck serves as an invaluable divination tool and spiritual guide. It provides support and direction during a time of heightened awareness, when both insight and anxiety may be keener than usual. Grounding and elucidating, the deck enriches the experience of pregnancy and childbirth, bringing increased understanding, self-awareness, and enjoyment to the process. A thoughtful gift, it can easily be used beyond birth to guide women during all phases of their sacred quest through motherhood.The booklet and 3.5" x 5.5" cards are packaged in an attactive box perfect for travel or storage.
£28.71
