Mind, body, spirit Books

Book Synopsis'Believe you can and you're halfway there.'Theodore RooseveltThis inspirational little book is packed with uplifting and positive quotations to spur you into action and give you a high-five. Let nothing stop you and nobody knock you, because you're awesome - and don't you forget it!

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Book SynopsisThis international bestseller explains everything you need to know about body language, how to read it, and how to put your best self forwards.What people say is often very different to what they think or feel.Now, with THE DEFINITIVE BOOK OF BODY LANGUAGE, you can learn to read others people''s thoughts by their gestures. It sounds implausible, but body language is easy to pick up and fun to use. Find out:How to tell if someone is lyingHow to make yourself likeableHow to get co-operation from other peopleHow to interview and negotiate successfullyHow to choose a partnerLearn the secrets of body language with Allan and Barbara Pease, bestselling authors of WHY MEN DON''T LISTEN AND WOMEN CAN''T READ MAPS.

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Book SynopsisEnter the Enchanted Forest and Experience the Power of Cat-omancy Nature''s magick flits through dappled oaks, and feline oracles bound from tree to tree. In the Enchanted Forest, you''ll think clearly and see situations anew. The court cards in this Rider-Waite-Smith-style deck are ruled by Bombay (king), Egyptian Mau (queen), Himalayan (knight), and Munchkin (page) cats. The four suits are transformed into dandelions (swords), saucers (cups), branches (wands), and mushrooms (pentacles). Through Iva Dukic''s irresistible illustrations and Jen Sankey''s insightful guidebook, the cats will help you recognize your true self and intrinsic nature. Includes 78 cards and a paw print cutout on the box cover that reveals the 160-page, full-color guidebook underneath

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Book SynopsisLet Max Strom help you heal your body, camp your mind, and heal your heart. “I love the energy and flow of Max Strom’s yoga classes…but perhaps above all, I respect his quite strength and deep humility.”—Ali McGrawA Life Worth Breathing teaches us how mindful breathing, in tandem with the physical practice of yoga and spiritual practice of meditation, raises us to a more powerful level of awareness. Max Strom’s groundbreaking book reaches past expected dogma in language that is inspired and accessible. Chapters include: The Yoga Revolution Our Situation The Three Pillars of Transformation The First Pillar—The Mind The Second Pillar—The Emotions The Third Pillar—The Body Mind, Emotions, Body—Integrating the Three Pillars Having a Code Ethics at Work Avoiding a Near-Life Experience Activism With exercises to help readers identify and achieve intentions, and anecdotes and analogies to bring the practice to life, this book will lead you to the loving and peaceful power of the universe and allow you to fully awaken to your highest human consciousness.

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Book SynopsisIn this truly inspirational memoir, Anita Moorjani relates how, after fighting cancer for almost four years, her body began shutting down—overwhelmed by the malignant cells spreading throughout her system. As her organs failed, she entered into an extraordinary near-death experience where she realized her inherent worth . . . and the actual cause of her disease. Upon regaining consciousness, Anita found that her condition had improved so rapidly that she was released from the hospital within weeks—without a trace of cancer in her body! Within these pages, Anita recounts stories of her childhood in Hong Kong, her challenge to establish her career and find true love, as well as how she eventually ended up in that hospital bed where she defied all medical knowledge. As part of a traditional Hindu family residing in a largely Chinese and British society, Anita had been pushed and pulled by cultural and religious customs since she was a little girl. After years of struggTrade Review"I have been deeply and profoundly touched by the contents of this book, and even more so by my personal relationship with Anita Moorjani, who came into my life through a series of Divinely orchestrated coincidences." - Dr. Wayne W. Dyer"Describing her ensuing near-death experience as a realm of clarity and expansiveness, 'a state of being,' Moorjani made the choice to return, and her rapid and remarkable recovery defies all medical understanding. Her psychospiritual healing, which continues to this day, was self-realization: of her own magnificence, of oneness with universal energy and with a universe comprising. This candid memoir is a cathartic testimony to the magnificence and healing capacity of every human being." - Publishers Weekly"This book is very thought provoking. Can we take the learnings, and make the changes, from someone else's Near Death Experience? Can I create for myself the same level of faith and knowing just by reading this book? Honestly, I don't think I can. But what I can do is open my mind that little bit more, take this book as another brick in building that wall of strength, and take her learnings with me on my own journey. I recommend that you do that same." - Rachel Bell"I had the pleasure of reading Anita's book after hearing her speak in Sydney, Australia at the end of January. Her NDE experience is profound. The wisdom she shares is life changing." - Cheryl Richardson"This book reminded me how important it is to live life from a place of passion rather than from a place of fear. No matter what challenge life gives us, it's really important to look for the gift in it. This book is truly amazing." - Vibrant Living with Celine

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Book SynopsisCalled through her dreams by the Priestesses of Isis, Tricia McCannon set out on a spiritual journey into the Mysteries of the Goddess. After a fateful encounter with a high initiate of the ancient Fellowship of Isis, she began researching the history of Judaism and Christianity to find out how and when the Divine Feminine became lost. She discovered a forgotten age when the Creator was honored as female and humanity lived in peaceful societies completely free of war. She shows how we can return to an age of peace and celestial light if we work to bring the masculine and feminine energies of the world back into balance. Sharing her journey into the heart of the Divine Mother, McCannon details her initiation into the Fellowship of Isis, a process rich with ceremony, ritual, and myths of the Goddess from ancient Egyptian, Celtic, Greek, Hebrew, and Native American traditions. She reveals the many archetypes of the Goddess, including Isis, Ishtar, Brigit, and the Black Madonna, can become our allies for self-transformation. She explores how Mysteries at the heart of Christianity that have remained hidden for nearly 2,000 years and how the Gnostic goddess Sophia is tied to the Second Coming, Mary Magdalene, and the Female Christ. She reveals the lost teachings of Jesus about the Divine Mother and Father and about the Divine Daughter and Son. McCannon takes us on a journey to awaken the creative power of the Divine Feminine within each of us. Equipped with the teachings of the Goddess, we gain the mastery to overcome the deeply rooted masculine-feminine imbalance of the patriarchy and to embark into the future as Homo Luminous, beings of light.Trade Review“Tricia McCannon’s scholarly approach and stunning discoveries allow us to see in a new light the Divine Sophia’s role in the process of awakening humanity. Truly illuminating.” * William Henry, author of Lost Secret of the Watchers *“Born with the gift of inner sight and hearing, the author takes us on an initiation into the Sacred Teaching of the Goddess. Full of ancient wisdom, metaphysical teachings, religious history, and mythology, we’re encouraged to open our hearts and minds to the Eternal Mother.” * Christine Page, M.D., author of The Healing Power of the Sacred Woman *“This book reveals the unique place of the Isis tradition and the true purpose and significance of Mary Magdalene. Thoroughly researched and very readable, this book draws the reader into the fascination and deep symbolism of this subject: a wonderful book to enjoy and treasure.” * Stuart Wilson, coauthor of Power of the Magdalene *“Tricia has done it again. She writes for a new time, and the glorious homecoming of Sophia, the wisdom of the essential feminine essence. Travel with this world renowned teacher to the heart of the mysteries of the quantum field where the great masters dwell and return with newfound knowledge, purpose, clarity and love.” * Alan Steinfeld, founder of NewRealities.com *“I strongly recommend a close reading of Tricia McCannon’s book. Her personal journey reveals the suppression of the divine feminine aspect within the world’s religions and may well point the way to a more truthful, equitable, and peaceful future.” * Jim Marrs, New York Times best-selling author *“This book is a revelation for the soul and the missing link to help us end the dark agendas of the patriarchy. It is an incredible and brilliant piece of work. Read this book!” * Laura Eisenhower, founder of Cosmic Gaia Sophia Seminars *“This powerful and transformative book is the proverbial cracking of the Cosmic Egg. Incredibly well researched and emotionally moving, this book has the power to bring us all to a new paradigm for world healing.” * Colin Tipping, author of Radical Forgiveness *“A remarkable initiation into the Wisdom Circles of the Divine Feminine. From the first chapter I was hooked. An outstanding contribution to the field of spirituality and personal enlightenment.” * Robert Perala, author of The Divine Architect *“Tricia McCannon uses the powerful synthesis of personal revelation and scholarly research to create a gateway for personal contact with the Divine. Simply called, it is the eternal story of the Sacred Feminine.” * Peter Canova, award-winning author of Pope Annalisa *“Through this book we find the missing piece of the Divine Feminine that can heal us, awaken us, and transport us to a higher reality. Brilliant!” * Burge Smith-Lyons, author of Conversations That Make a Difference *“Masterfully written, this book guides the curious reader gently along the author’s own exciting spiritual journey, from traditional Christianity to the evolution of Homo luminous, our next stage in the course of evolution.” * David Ryback, Ph.D., ABPP, coauthor of Dreams That Come True *“Tricia McCannon writes in the true spirit of the Divine Feminine, which reverberates through every chapter of her entrancing book.To travel through her words is a deep pleasure.” * Peter Roth, founder/director of the Heart River Center for Intuitive Healing *“This book is a journey into the deepest meaning of the Christ story, the lost wisdom teachings of Jesus and Mary Magdalene, and the true meaning of the Path of Mastery. It holds you spellbound from beginning end!” * Jennifer Walton, Ph.D.,psychologist and film producer *"McCannon details her initiation into the Fellowship of Isis and through her story and in-depth research she takes us on a journey to awaken the creative power of the Divine Feminine within each of us. Equipped with the teachings of the Goddess, we may move into the futures as Homo luminous, or beings of light, and re-establish an age of harmony and balance." * Watkins Mind Body Spirit, Spring 2016 *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction Part One The Departure 1 A Priestess of Isis 2 The Magic House by the Grove 3 The Feather of Truth Part Two The Journey 4 The Great Medicine Circle and the Four Gates of Heaven 5 The Circle Convenes 6 Rewriting Religious History 7 Goddesses in Hebrew History 8 Footprints of the Mother 9 The Four Male and Female Polarities 10 Immanence and Transcendence 11 The Directions of Time and Space 12 The Goddess and the Descent into the Underworld 13 Jesus and the Lost Gospels 14 The Many Faces of Mary the Eternal One 15 The Lost Teachings of Jesus 16 The Teachings That Must Be Suppressed 17 The Divine Daughter and Son 18 Mary Magdalene and the Divine Sophia 19 In the Name of God Part Three The Return 20 Calling Down the Goddess 21 The Hero’s Journey 22 The Power of Archetype 23 A Return to the Circle Glossary of Goddesses and Gods Notes Bibliography Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisThe Foreverness of Friends of a FeatherThis book offers you, the reader, a thoughtful and inspired formula for generating appreciation, happiness, and good feelings - deftly blended into the uplifting story of a plucky, inquisitive girl named Sara; and her teacher, an ethereal owl named Solomon.There''s something in Sara for any child, adult, or teen pursuing joy and meaning...and searching for answers about life, death, and the desires of the heart. It''s filled with techniques and processes for making one''s dreams come true...especially yours!Sara and Solomon will delight and enchant you!Trade Review"A publishing sensation" Daily Express 'Esther and Jerry Hicks, with the help of commendations from Oprah Winfrey, have sold almost 1.5 million copies of their last three books.' The Independent

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Book SynopsisThe Magick of You Oracle enhances your inner vision, helping you peel back your layers, navigate obstacles and go deep within yourself to uproot recurring problems in your life. Untangle your challenges and emerge into the light with clarity, peace of mind and an empowered sense of purpose. In these challenging times, inner vision can become clouded. This oracle is designed specifically for the reader to have confidence in guidance that it is true, unbiased and life-changing. These cards will elevate you and turn your face to the sun, so that long shadows of the spirit fall behind you. You will be rebirthed on your life path and can then proceed to your next adventure.

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Book SynopsisAn exploration of the latest developments from the flourishing field of modern psychedelic psychotherapy • Examines the therapeutic potential of expanded states, underground psychedelic psychotherapy, harm reduction, new approaches for healing individual and collective trauma, and training considerations • Addresses challenging psychedelic experiences, spiritual emergencies, and the central importance of the therapeutic relationship • Details the use of cannabis as a psychedelic tool, spiritual exploration with LSD, micro-dosing with Iboga, and MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD Exploring the latest developments in the flourishing field of modern psychedelic psycho-therapy, this book shares practical experiences and insights from both elders and newer research voices in the psychedelic research and clinical communities. The contributors examine new findings on safe and skillful work with psychedelic and expanded states for therapeutic, personal, and spiritual growth. They explain the dual process of opening and healing. They explore new approaches for individual inner work as well as for the healing of ancestral and collective trauma. They examine the power of expanded states for reparative attachment work and offer insights on the integration process through the lens of Holotropic Breathwork. The contributors also examine the use of cannabis as a psychedelic tool, spiritual exploration with LSD, microdosing with Iboga, treating depression with psilocybin, and MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD. Revealing diverse ways of working with psychedelics in terms of set, setting, and type of substance, the book concludes with discussions of ethics and professional development for those working in the field as well as explores considerations for training the next generation of psychedelic therapists.Trade Review“Training compassionate and effective therapists is the key to scaling psychedelic-assisted therapy. Psychedelics and Psychotherapy will contribute to the training of tens of thousands of therapists who will be able to treat millions of people.” * Rick Doblin, Ph.D., executive director of MAPS *“There is a revolution happening in mental health. Read and Papaspyrou have gathered together the world’s experts on various medication-assisted psychotherapies to explain how these molecules facilitate transformational experiences.” * Julie Holland, M.D., author of Good Chemistry *“A remarkable collection of sophisticated psychedelic therapists and integration specialists sharing new methods, new models, and theoretical underpinnings for both. What makes this volume invaluable is the wide range of solutions that the writers have come up with for helping and healing. There is a richness of ideas and case histories here, and no matter what your orientation is, you’re going to learn many other ways your own work might go.” * James Fadiman, Ph.D., microdose researcher, author of The Psychedelic Explorer’s Guide *“This authoritatively written and beautifully illustrated book explores perfectly the complexities and benefits of interweaving these disparate subjects into a platform of hope for our patients with unremitting mental disorders. A highly recommended read for practitioners, patients, and anyone with a keen eye on the contemporary development of psychedelic culture and medicine.” * Ben Sessa, MBBS, MRCPsych, chief medical officer at Awakn Life Sciences, Inc., and psychedelic thera *“This new book provides a rich education for those seeking wisdom about the deepest varieties of psychotherapy.” * Robin Carhart-Harris, Ph.D., head of Centre for Psychedelic Research at Imperial College London *“As psychedelic drugs reintegrate themselves back into our lives how are we, in turn, to reintegrate them? This timely book will serve as a roadmap to those who walk this path, bringing together indigenous cultural knowledge and modern psychotherapeutic thinking to illustrate an ancient process of deepening inner awareness that so many feel has such contemporary potential to heal.” * James Rucker, Ph.D., honorary consultant psychiatrist at the South London *“This edited collection of articles by seasoned experts in psychedelic- assisted therapy fills a critical gap. This book covers what every therapist needs to know in order to be competent in helping clients integrate their psychedelic experiences.” * David Lukoff, Ph.D., professor of psychology at Sofia University *“A valuable collection of experiential discoveries and research findings. A guide for those who would fathom how the competent use of psychedelics may facilitate healing and illumine the dynamics and mysteries of human consciousness.” * William A. Richards, Ph.D., author of Sacred Knowledge *“This groundbreaking volume is essential reading for all practitioners in the healing professions, especially those whose primary focus remains the biological facets of mental health. A paradigm shift--toward a deeper model of the human being recovering the soul, the feminine, and our need for a profound sense of social belonging and embeddedness in nature--is absolutely essential. Our multifaceted crisis can only be resolved through the kind of integrative approaches advanced here: those that start from the inner dimension and its corresponding outer expressions.” * David Lorimer, MA, PGCE, program director at the Scientific and Medical Network *“I could not be more appreciative for the publication of Psychedelics and Psychotherapy. It should be essential reading for anyone interested in maximizing the healing potential of expanded states of consciousness and is a MUST for anyone considering the path of becoming a psychedelic therapist, sitter, or guide. These are the wise voices of dedicated and well-seasoned practitioners.” * voices of dedicated and well-seasoned practitioners.” Diane Haug, MA, LPCC, senior staff membe *“An important book that unites the current vogue for medical application of psychedelics with the deeper spiritual understanding of humanity as interconnected, which is denied by the illness model of mental well-being. Psychedelics are identified as a means to face and heal the inner pain behind mental breakdown, and the theme is illustrated from a variety of therapeutic perspectives--using multiple ways of exploring expanded consciousness--the whole enlivened by the inclusion of artwork arising from the process.” * Isabel Clarke, consultant clinical psychologist, and author of Madness, Mystery and the Survival of *“This rich, brilliant anthology is a must-read resource for anyone interested in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, covering areas such as preparation and integration, the use of evocative music, mandala drawing, bodywork, and archetypal astrology.” * Renn Butler, author of Pathways to Wholeness and The Archetypal Universe *“Read and Papaspyrou have years of experience in the field of healing with expanded states of consciousness and, with keen observation of what is needed as psychedelics enter the mainstream, have chosen wise authors and essential topics to include in this book. Psychedelics and Psychotherapy reflects the multi-dimensional experience of both client and therapist in psychedelic therapy and the subtle issues that arise. This book is essential reading for those just joining this important healing work. Veterans in the field will appreciate the skillful articulation of the differences between psychedelic therapy and ordinary therapy, especially regarding training, ethical awareness, presence, and supervision in supporting the inner healing intelligence of clients in the therapeutic alliance.” * Kylea Taylor, LMFT, author of The Ethics of Caring *“A wonderful mind-expanding book that has renewed my compassion, enthusiasm, and curiosity for the therapeutic experience. Authors with deep experience write beautifully about the transformative nature and process of psychedelic therapy.” * Rachel Gibbons, psychoanalyst, group analyst, consultant psychiatrist, and organizational consultant *“An important, timely, and rich collection that should interest anyone with a serious interest in psychedelics.” * Jeremy Narby, anthropologist and author of The Cosmic Serpent *“Research and reports of users in this field are gaining increasing awareness, yet the voice of those therapists who offered therapy is seldom heard. A rich, thorough resource of practitioners awaits the reader; collectively, they represent hundreds of years of experience in this growing field.” * Manuel Aicher, psychotherapist *Table of ContentsFOREWORDPsychedelics as a Pathway to the Self by Gabor Maté PREFACE Into the Deep: Integrating Psychedelics and Psychotherapy The Opening Circle 1 On the Therapeutic Stance during Psychedelic PsychotherapyAndrew Feldmar 2 Ayahuasca and Psychotherapy Rachel Harris 3 Impact of Personal Psychedelic Experiences in Clinical PracticeJerome Braun 4 Psychedelics in Private Practice: The Highs and Lows of Integration Maria Papaspyrou5 Daimonic Experience and the Psyche’s Archetypal Self-Care System Scott Hill 6 The Healing Potential of Challenging Psychedelic States Tim Read7 The Weekend Workshop: Group Therapy with Psychedelics Friederike Meckel Fischer 8 Underground Psychedelic PsychotherapyLisa Marie Jones 9 Preparation and Integration in Holotropic Breathwork Marianne Murray 10 Set and Setting, Facilitator Presence, and Bodywork Holly Harman 11 Holotropic Breathwork and MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy with Trauma SurvivorsIngrid Pacey 12 Cultivating Inner Healing Intelligence through MDMA-Assisted PsychotherapyShannon Carlin 13 Therapeutic Use of MDMA for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Recovering the Lost Good ObjectsJo O’Reilly and Tim Read 14 Cannabis-Assisted Psychedelic Therapy: Path of Gentle PowerDaniel McQueen 15 Iboga: Lessons from the Bwiti Tradition and Therapeutic UseSvea Nielsen 16 Transformational Coaching, Psychedelic Therapy, and Addiction Deanne Adamson 17 The Deep Dive into Bufo alvarius (5-MeO-DMT)Natasja Pelgrom 18 Art Therapy and Psychedelic Integration Bruce Tobin 19 Integration Using Mandalas: A Personal Perspective John Ablett 20 Harm Reduction, Peer Support, and the First Steps of Integration Nir Tadmor 21 Psychedelic Peace Building: Relational Processes in Ayahuasca Rituals of Palestinians and IsraelisLeor Roseman 22 Celestial Integration: Psychedelics and Archetypal Astrology Becca Tarnas 23 The Challenges of Integrating an Extreme Psychedelic Journey Christopher Bache 24 Training Psychedelic TherapistsRenee Harvey25 Psychedelic Psychotherapy Supervision: Shared Learning and Reflective Practice Tim Read, Michelle Baker-Jones, Sven Kimenai, Jonny Martell, Roberta Murphy, Ashleigh Murphy-Beiner, Rosalind Watts 26 Toward an Ecology of Ethics Maria Papaspyrou The Closing Circle Contributor Biographies Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisThe monk who taught the world mindfulness'' TimeHow to Listen is part of a charming series of books from Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, exploring the essential foundations of mindful meditation and practice.In How to Listen, Thich Nhat Hanh demonstrates how deep listening is a fundamental building block of good communication. With clear and gentle guidance, we learn how truly listening to ourselves, to each other, to Mother Earth, and to the many bells of mindfulness' that are available to us in each moment is the foundation of our practice, an expression of love and a solution to our deepest and most urgent large-scale conflicts.

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Book SynopsisA Fully Revised and Expanded Edition of the Beloved Oracle Deck, Now with Two New Cards!Way of the Horse is a profound book-and-card set that invites readers to explore our sacred connection with horses in an entirely new way. This revised and expanded edition of the timeless deck from Linda Kohanov and Kim McElroy features new cards along with a completely redesigned and updated guidebook.Forty-two beautifully designed cards introduce readers to the hidden world of equine wisdom. Each chapter explores key concepts surrounding the corresponding cards, leading readers on a journey of discovery and exploration. Cards like The Keeper of Mysteries and The Silent Way capture the unique wisdom of the equine spirit. The book reveals the practical meaning behind horse behavior as well as the powerful symbolic and spiritual significance of these amazing animals. Sure to interest anyone fascinated by horses, Way of the Horse offers profound insights into t

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Book SynopsisReiki is particularly effective in healing animals but there is very little specific information currently available. Whether you are a newcomer to the field of energy medicine, an experienced practitioner or an animal lover committed to learning everything you can about your companion''s health, ANIMAL REIKI will open your eyes to a new level of healing and wellbeing. Discover how Reiki can: help maintain your animal''s health on all levels; heal physical illness and injury; aid in emotional healing following trauma, abuse or neglect; accelerate healing after surgey; and provide comfort and support for dying animals.From dogs and cats to horses and birds, this book is everything you need to understand and appreciate the power of Reiki to heal and deepen the bond with the animals in your life.The book contains helpful black and white photos showing the hand positions for healing.Trade ReviewOpen your eyes to a new level of well-being with this book, which will appeal to a wide range of readers HORSE magazine Sure to inspire and entertain any true animal lover! YOGA magazine Animal Reiki is a great introduction to the growing field of energy medicine. Written in an easy-to-read style, this book will be enjoyed by animal guardians and vets alike Shawn Messonnier, DVM, author of THE NATURAL HEALTH BIBLE FOR DOGS AND CATS As a new Reiki therapist, I wanted to learn about using it on animals, so I bought this book. Part One explains the basics of Reiki, (for more details I would recommend The Reiki Sourcebook by Frans and Bronwen Stiene), Part Two is the actual getting rea The book is aimed at people who have taken Reiki Level 1. However it can be enjoyed by all levels, I myself am a Reiki 2. The stories of the animals are lovely and encourage you to go out and do your thing!

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Book SynopsisAn updated edition of the international bestseller with inspirational stories and new resources to transform your life. Imagine a workplace where everyone chooses to bring energy, passion and a positive attitude to the job every day. In this engrossing parable, a fictional manager has the responsibility of turning a chronically unenthusiastic and unhelpful department into an effective team.Seattle''s Pike Place Fish is a world famous market that is wildly successful thanks to its fun, bustling, joyful atmosphere and great customer service. By applying ingeniously simple lessons learned from the Pike Place, our manager discovers how to energise and transform her workplace.Addressing today''s most pressing work issues with an engaging metaphor and an appealing message, FISH! offers wisdom that is easy to grasp, instantly applicable, and profound.Trade ReviewThis is one fish story that doesn't exaggerate. It shows you how changing your attitude lets you enjoy your work and your life. Hook into it, it's quite a catch! - Spencer Johnson, author of Who Moved My Cheese?I recommend their book to anyone, on any level, who wants to make a difference at work. - Hyrum Smith, co-chairman Franklin Covey Co.The story of the world famous Pike Place Fish market is fantastic. But this book is not just about selling fish; it's a love story that can happen in your organisation too. - Ken Blanchard, from the Foreword

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Book Synopsis"Beautifully written and wise … [Martin Prechtel] offers stories that are precious and life-sustaining. Read carefully, and listen deeply."—Mary Oliver, National Book Award and Pulitzer Prize winnerInspiring hope, solace, and courage in living through our losses, author Martín Prechtel, trained in the Tzutujil Maya shamanic tradition, shares profound insights on the relationship between grief and praise in our culture--how the inability that many of us have to grieve and weep properly for the dead is deeply linked with the inability to give praise for living. In modern society, grief is something that we usually experience in private, alone, and without the support of a community. Yet, as Prechtel says, "Grief expressed out loud for someone we have lost, or a country or home we have lost, is in itself the greatest praise we could ever give them. Grief is praise, because it is the natural way love honors what it misses."Prechtel explains that the unexpressed grief prevalent in our society today is the reason for many of the social, cultural, and individual maladies that we are currently experiencing. According to Prechtel, "When you have two centuries of people who have not properly grieved the things that they have lost, the grief shows up as ghosts that inhabit their grandchildren." These "ghosts," he says, can also manifest as disease in the form of tumors, which the Maya refer to as "solidified tears," or in the form of behavioral issues and depression. He goes on to show how this collective, unexpressed energy is the long-held grief of our ancestors manifesting itself, and the work that can be done to liberate this energy so we can heal from the trauma of loss, war, and suffering.At base, this "little book," as the author calls it, can be seen as a companion of encouragement, a little extra light for those deep and noble parts in all of us.

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Book SynopsisMirror mirror on the wall... The Shadow & Light Oracle is a deck to stimulate self-improvement, thought patterns and personal growth in a very practical way. This deck will assist people in everyday life by shining a light on a multitude of matters and to encourage an openness to different perspectives and self-reflection, opportunities and paths in life. It is highly focused on self-empowerment, self-improvement, self-growth and overcoming obstacles. Each card reflects two either opposing or complementing perspectives on a matter, showing the reader different ways of looking at a problem or aspect in life. Every card description also includes an affirmation for meditation or daily mental practice, as well as practical tips that can assist in the particular situation represented in the card.

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Book SynopsisDiscover the infinite nature of Allah with 101 inspirational cards in The 99 Beautiful Names of Allah: Physicians of the Heart Wazifa Card Deck.This Wazifa card deck explores the meanings of the 99 Beautiful Names of Allah, also known as the Sifat, or attributes of Allah. The words “Allah” and “God” refer to the ineffable Reality, the Essence of all things. The Sifat is differentiated aspects of Allah. The 99 Names have historically been invoked to awaken the consciousness of the Divine. Exploring the Sifat through the beautiful and sturdy card deck helps spiritual seekers learn and retain the meanings of the Names, supports the practice of Wazifa, or chanting their sounds, offer a fun and easy way to remember of God in daily life, andserve to form a relationship with the attributes of Allah. 101 CARDS: In addition to “God” and “Allah,” includes pronunciation, meaning and attributes of the 99 Beautiful Names of Allah INCLUDES 20-PAGE BOOKLET: Deepen your understanding of the Names and expand your practices through the helpful informational booklet EXPERT GUIDANCE: Shabda Kahn, who serves as Pir (spiritual director) of the Sufi Ruhaniat International and is the spiritual lineage holder of the Sufi family, created these cards in response to numerous requests by students BEAUTIFUL ILLUSTRATIONS: Lovely illustrations and beautiful design offer a beautiful background to the inspirational text THOUGHTFUL GIFT: The cards and booklet are housed in a sturdy box perfect for gifting or display COMPLETE YOUR COLLECTION: Enhance your study of the Names with the book Physicians of the Heart by Pir Shabda Kahn eminent Sufi teachers Faisal Muqaddam, Imam Bilal Hyde, and Murshid Wali Ali Meyer

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Book SynopsisTHE 10TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION WITH A NEW FOREWORD FROM KRISTIN NEFF''Kristin Neff offers practical, wise guidance on the path of emotional healing and deep inner transformation.'' Tara Brach, PhD, author of Radical AcceptanceKristin Neff PhD, is a professor in educational psychology, and the world''s expert on self-compassion. A pioneer who established self-compassion as a field of study, Kristin offers a powerful solution for combating negativity and insecurity - the symptoms of living in a high-pressure world.Through tried and tested exercises and audio downloads, readers learn the 3 core components that will help to heal destructive emotional patterns so that you can become healthier, happier, and replace negative and destructive measures of self-worth and success with a kinder and non-judgemental approach.Self-Compassion recognises that we all have weaknesses and limitations, but in accepting this we can discover Trade ReviewNeff's powerful research and her ability to explain how self-compassion affects our everyday lives makes this book a transformative read. -- Brené Brown, PhD, author of The Gifts of ImperfectionDrawing on a powerful blend of Western psychology and Eastern meditative strategies, Kristin Neff offers practical, wise guidance on the path of emotional healing and deep inner transformation. -- Tara Brach, PhD, author of Radical AcceptanceA beautiful book that helps us all see the way to cure the world - one person at a time - starting with yourself. Read it and start the journey. * Rosie O'Donnell *A portable friend to all readers... who need to learn that the Golden Rule works only if it's reversible: We must learn to treat ourselves as well as we wish to treat others. * Gloria Steinem *This book and its courageous and compassionate author will become essential reading for all of us seeking inner peace and true, lasting happiness in our lives. Savor and enjoy! * Daniel J. Siegel, M.D., author of Mindsight *In this deeply personal, highly practical book, Kristin Neff moves the entire study of compassion forward. * Sharon Salzberg, author of Loving kindness and Real Happiness *This is an important book. Following its advice can free readers from the chains of self-criticism and replace them with the wings of self-encouragement. * Steven Stosny, Ph.D., author of Love Without Hurt *Brilliant! Self Compassion is a revolutionary new idea - a better idea - pioneered by the author, Kristin Neff, with profound implications for how to live our lives. * Christopher K. Germer, Ph.D., author of The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion *Neff's powerful research and her ability to explain how self-compassion affects our everyday lives makes this book a transformative read. -- Brené Brown, PhD, author of The Gifts of ImperfectionAn original and doable blueprint for improving the quality of your life. -- Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, author of Flow and CreativityIf you have a longing to relate to your inner life with authentic care, this book will show you how. Drawing on a powerful blend of Western psychology and Eastern meditative strategies, Kristin Neff offers practical, wise guidance on the path of emotional healing and deep inner transformation. -- Tara Brach, PhD, author of Radical Acceptance

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Book SynopsisWhat would it mean to discover that everything from the DNA of life, to the future of our world, is based upon a simple Reality Code—one that we can change and upgrade by choice? New revelations in physics and biology suggest that we’re about to find out!A growing body of scientific evidence suggests that our universe works like a Consciousness Computer. Rather than the number codes of typical software, our Consciousness Computer uses a language that we all have, yet are only beginning to understand. Life’s reality code is based in the language of human emotion and focused belief. Knowing that belief is our reality-maker, the way we think of ourselves and our world is now more important than ever!For us to change the beliefs that have led to war, disease, and the failed careers and relationships of our past we need a reason to see things differently. Our ancestors used miracles to change what they believed. Today we use science. Trade ReviewGregg Braden is a rare blend of scientist, visionary and scholar with the ability to speak to our minds, while touching the wisdom of our hearts. -- Deepak Chopra

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Book SynopsisContains the only complete English translation of the surviving chapters of Plethon s Book of Laws

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Book SynopsisKeep track of your sleepThis tracker is a handy tool to help you record your sleep over time. Whether you want to understand the patterns and quality of your sleep, or identify what's keeping you up at night, this book is the ideal place to start.Including a monthly sleep tracker, daily logs, calming activities and more, this journal not only helps you to understand your sleeping habits, but also guides you to improve them.

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Book SynopsisFinding Inner Peace is for those who want to live in consciousness to become the best version of themselves and who are looking for some extra motivation and understanding. These aesthetically illustrated inspiration cards have been created to help you to understand that it doesn't matter what your past is or what point in life you are at - you can always look ahead and take your life in your hands. The cards are for all those who want to live in full consciousness to become the best version of themselves and who are looking for some extra motivation and input during their journey. Does your heart beat so much for the ocean and the beach - but at the same time you are quite attracted to the desert? You can be in love with the bitter sweet melancholy of the setting sun and with embracing the dark, and yet live for the endless opportunities a new morning offers and the light to awaken your soul. You are pure light. No matter how many times you've been walking through the dark, your soul will always remember if you just open your heart and listen. The more you feed your mind with positive thoughts, the more you treat your soul and body well, the more you find your way back to the true self you really are. The more you become the best version possible of yourself.

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Book Synopsis“Full of tips and tricks on how to look at the world with a curious eye, it’s a brilliant way to breathe creativity (back) into our lives.” – Flow magazine“Crammed with practical ideas, inspirational images & creative exercises, Conscious Creativity leads the reader through the process of establishing what kind of creative you are...”–Mslexia“The purpose of this book is to enable you to look at things in an alternative and more substantial way, so that you arrive at composition through genuine interest.”–Juno magazine“Philippa Stanton is passionate about people connecting to their innate creativity and has distilled these incredible techniques and ideas on how we can tap into that. Philippa is a massively successful Instagramer at @5ftinf and yet she is only too aware how these little two dimensional squares can limit our experiences and restrict our creativity, so it’s not without a little irony that she’s written a book to encourage people to step away from their screens and connect more with the 3D world. It’s a fascinating subject and I wholeheartedly recommend the book for anyone who’s working in the creative industry or is curious about the world around them.”–Sophie Robinson (DIY SOS, The Great British Interior Design Challenge, This Morning)Unlock your creative potential with Conscious Creativity: a practical, playful guide bursting with inspiration to help bring more colour into to your life. There is creativity in all of us, but it can easily be buried beneath our everyday concerns or need a spark to bring it back to life. Whether you’ve lost your mojo or just need some fresh ideas, artist and photographer Philippa Stanton’s lively guide will stimulate your imagination and reinvigorate your creative life.Engage your curiosity and connect your observations to your creative practice with activities such as: Noticing all the hues of one colour you can see around you Creating an abstract textured image using herbs, spices and other dry ingredients from your kitchen cupboards Collecting shadows: photograph hidden shapes and dark spaces that you haven’t noticed before Conscious Creativity will help you open your senses to the beauty you may not notice every day, and show you how to capture it. Simple, engaging exercises that encourage observation and experimentation will give you an insight into your own aesthetics as you take a conscious step to note the colours, shapes, shadows, sounds and textures that fill your world, and how they make you feel.Bursting with practical ideas and inspirational images, embrace the joy of creating, and learn to use your natural curiosity to take a leap into the most creative time of your life. If you like this, you might also like Creative Flow and Nature Tonic.Trade Review"So much colour in one book! I love the daily practice prompts, to encourage you to go and create.” * Betty magazine *"This new tome is packed full of mindful craft exercises, tips, stunning imagery and personal accounts. The book aims to help readers to fully appreciate what is around them, opening up their senses to the beauty they may mot notice every day, and showing how to capture it through crafts." * Your Home *"A creativity guide, prompting visual and visceral experiences, which sit alongside memory and abstract thinking." * Psychologies *"Sometimes it's easy to fall into a crafty rut, so Philippa Stanton reveals how to get your mojo back, with simple yet beautifully illustrated exercises to help you find inspiration in everything around you." * Crafts Beautiful *"Crammed with practical ideas, inspirational images & creative exercises, Conscious Creativity leads the reader through the process of establishing what kind of creative you are..." * Mslexia *"The purpose of this book is to enable you to look at things in an alternative and more substantial way, so that you arrive at composition through genuine interest." * Juno *“Philippa is passionate about people connecting to their innate creativity and has distilled these incredible techniques and ideas on how we can tap into that.” * Sophie Robinson Interiors *“Wanting to get a bit more creativity going in your life, but not sure where to start? Philippa Stanton's book, Conscious Creativity, could be just what you need - with daily practices offering specific instructions to get you in touch with your senses.” * Made for Mums *“A few flicks through Conscious Creativity and you’re sure to get your crafting mojo back in next to no time.” * Papercrafter *“Packed with joyful wisdom, this fascinating title invites readers to open their eyes to the beauty of ordinary things and connect with their creative impulses.” * Craft Focus *"A beautiful toolbox of tips, techniques and exercises to ignite your inner creative." * The Home Page *Table of Contents Contents Introduction 6 What Sort of Creative Are You? 10 Structure, Practice and Obstacles 20 Looking 40 Documenting 52 Texture and Wabi Sabi 60 Colour 70 The Senses and Synaesthesia 86 Atmosphere and Nothing 106 Light and Shadow 116 Abstract 128 Composition 142 Continuing Practice and Personal Projects 152 Seasonal Inspiration 158 Resources 159 Acknowledgements and Index 160

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Book SynopsisAyurveda has been used to restore energy and resist disease for thousands of years. This book helps you bring the five elements back into a state of balance to optimize your natural immune power.

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Book SynopsisIn Plant Intelligence and the Imaginal Realm, Stephen Harrod Buhner reveals that all life forms on Earth possess intelligence, language, a sense of I and not I, and the capacity to dream. He shows that by consciously opening the doors of perception, we can reconnect with the living intelligences in Nature as kindred beings, become again wild scientists, nondomesticated explorers of a Gaian world just as Goethe, Barbara McClintock, James Lovelock, and others have done. For as Einstein commented, "We cannot solve the problems facing us by using the same kind of thinking that created them." Buhner explains how to use analogical thinking and imaginal perception to directly experience the inherent meanings that flow through the world, that are expressed from each living form that surrounds us, and to directly initiate communication in return. He delves deeply into the ecological function of invasive plants, bacterial resistance to antibiotics, psychotropic plants and fungi, and, most importantly, the human species itself. He shows that human beings are not a plague on the planet, they have a specific ecological function as important to Gaia as that of plants and bacteria. Buhner shows that the capacity for depth connection and meaning-filled communication with the living world is inherent in every human being. It is as natural as breathing, as the beating of our own hearts, as our own desire for intimacy and love. We can change how we think and in so doing begin to address the difficulties of our times.Trade Review“This is a rare and splendid book that takes you right into the heart and soul of the world. Read it and be transformed.” * Stephan Harding, Ph.D., head of Holistic Science, Schumacher College, UK, and author of Animate Eart *“The twentieth century was the great age of physics, and the twenty-first is the age of biology. According to Stephen Harrod Buhner, we must interact empathically with the biosphere by opening our perceptual gates to perceive through all body sensations. He deliciously explores music, writing, art, and plants as tools for reclaiming our feeling sense of nature. Plant Intelligence and the Imaginal Realm is a work of heartfelt wisdom written so exquisitely that it took my breath away, a must read for anyone who wants to achieve keystone intelligence--empathic immersion within Earth’s dreaming.” * Barbara Hand Clow, author of Awakening the Planetary Mind: Beyond the Trauma of the Past to a New Er *“Stephen Harrod Buhner’s The Lost Language of Plants and The Secret Teaching of Plants taught a generation of herbalists to trust our sense that the world was alive and speaking to us. Plant Intelligence and the Imaginal Realm takes us further down that path of remembering and re-enchantment, awakening our capacity to tap directly in to the Gaian mind. Be warned: if you read this book, you will never be the same again.” * Sean Donahue, traditional herbalist and instructor, School of Western Herbal Medicine at Pacific Rim *“There is much magic, and a wealth of wisdom in this book. It is a wisdom that anyone can come, not only to understand, but to live within. To take this journey is to embrace a great healing, and to release a great burden. The healing answers your deepest longing, I won't say what the burden is, but you will know it when you let it go.” * The Fall Buyers MetaGuide, September 2014 *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments A Note to the Reader ~ First Movement ~Touching the Foundations of the WorldPrelude The Soft Flutter of Butterflies 1 Reclaiming the Invisible 2 “The Doors of Perception” 3 “And the Doorkeeper Obeys When Spoken To” 4 “Everything Is Intelligent” 5 We Want Braaaaains 6 Gaia and “the Pattern That Connects” 7 “Molecular Veriditas” 8 The Function of Psychotropics in the Ecosystem 9 Inextricable Intertangling ~ Second Movement ~Gaia’s Mind and the Dreaming of Earth10 “A Certain Adjustment of Consciousness” 11 The Sea of Meaning 12 Following Golden Threads 13 The Naturalist’s Approach The Beginnings of Deep Earth Perception14 The Imaginal World 15 The Dreaming of Earth 16 Reemergence into Classical Newtonian Space ~ Bridge ~Bifurcation17 The Ecological Function of the Human Species 18 “The Road Not Taken” 19 Becoming Barbarian ~ Coda ~A Different Kind of ThinkingEpilogue To See the Shimmer of Infinity in the Face of the Other DiminuendoAl Niente The Movement of Great Things Appendix 1 Sensory Overload and Self-Caretaking Appendix 2 On the Healing of Schizophrenia Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisAn Internationally Bestselling Orin BookThis bestselling spiritual classic with a timeless message has been updated to include an entirely new section on clearing energy that expands upon what was taught in the original book. This includes a powerful process to recognize and clear any unwanted energy, such as thoughts, beliefs, and emotions of others, so you can more easily stay balanced and centered.Channel Sanaya Roman presents Personal Power through Awareness, given to her by Orin, a timeless being of love and light. In the tradition of Jane Roberts, Esther Hicks, and Edgar Cayce, this wise and gentle spirit teacher offers an accelerated, step-by-step course in sensing energy. Using these easy-to-follow processes, thousands have learned to create immediate and profound changes in their lives and relationships. Other bestselling Orin books by Sanaya Roman include Living with Joy, Creating Money, and Opening to Channel.Your sensitivity is a gift! With the assistance of this bestselling classic, you can see immediate results when you learn how to: Be aware of the unseen energy you are in and around Stop being affected by other people’s moods or negativity Listen to and act on your intuition Develop your telepathic abilities Receive energy and light from your higher self, soul, and divine Self Connect with your guides and inner teachers Change your inner dialogue, love who you are, and express your truth Increase the positive energy around you Book II of the Earth Life Series

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Book SynopsisA passionately voiced call to transform everyday experience into a visceral manifestation of the powerful, magical energies that fuel our livesTrade ReviewLike a weaving of the winds or the many-feathered cloak of a bard, Wild Magic is an inspired blending of folk practice, mythic wisdom, and solid scholarship that draws upon the rich cultural heritage of the British Isles, Ireland, and Gaul. Informed by ancient lore, and grounded in Celtic customs by the inclusion of traditional chants, prayers, and spells, Danu Forest presents clear tools and workings that guide the modern seeker along the path to personal relationship with the land, its spirits, and the Gods and guardians of place. This work is a love letter that gathers together authentic information about what the various Celtic peoples believed and practiced, as well as an invitation to put that understanding to respectful use in order to traverse the wild and hidden places both within us and without. Jhenah Telyndru, author of Avalon Within and The Mythic Moons of Avalon. "Danu Forest invites us on an immersive journey into the Celtic Otherworld. She has deftly interwoven both the practical and the magical, leading the reader towards an authentic alignment with the wild magic of the land itself. Through spells, exercises, guided journeys and folklore from the Celtic traditions, Forest shows us how to reclaim our connection to our own wildness and live in accordance with the spirit of place, wherever we call home. Forest has written a beautiful compendium that is especially poignant in a time when many long for a return to a meaningful sense of relationship with the wild." Danielle Blackwood, author of The Twelve Faces of the Goddess

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Book SynopsisIn order to come to your senses, Alan Watts often said, you sometimes need to go out of your mind. Out of Your Mind brings readers, for the first time, six of this legendary thinker's most engaging teachings on how to break through the limits of the rational mind. Offering answers to generations of spiritual seekers, Alan Watts is the voice for all who search for an understanding of their identity and role in the world. For those both new and familiar with Watts, this book invites us to delve into his favourite pathways out of the trap of conventional awareness: discover art of the "controlled accident" - what happens when you stop taking your life so seriously and start enjoying it with complete sincerity. Embrace chaos to discover your deepest purpose. How do 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? Find the miracle that occurs when we stop taking life so seriously.Trade ReviewPraise for Alan Watts: Offering spiritual answers... Watts is the voice of all who seek a deeper understanding of their own identity and role in the world. * Watkins Review *The best book I've ever read on the nature of what actually is, what the world is about, and how you should behave. * John Lloyd, Desert Island Discs *There is just something so right-minded about his overall awareness that I still love reading and listening to anything by him. Out of Your Mind certainly qualifies, and is a fine indicator of why Watts was both my philosophical and literary mentor. This book makes fine company with his best, and I can highly recommend it as a fine starting place to the wonderful world of Alan Watts. -- Ken Wilber * (author of Integral Meditation) *

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Book SynopsisThe renowned Zen master and peace activist introduces a Buddhist approach to practicing authentic love in our everyday lives In this eye-opening guide, Zen monk Thich Nhat Hanh offers timeless insight into the nature of real love. With simplicity, warmth, and directness, he explores the four key aspects of love as described in the Buddhist tradition: lovingkindness, compassion, joy, and freedom—explaining how to experience them in our day-to-day lives. He also emphasizes that in order to love in a real way, we must first learn how to be fully present in our lives, and he offers simple techniques from the Buddhist tradition that anyone can use to establish the conditions of love.  Thich Nhat Hanh, a Vietnamese Zen Buddhist monk, is an internationally known author, poet, scholar, and peace activist who was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by Martin Luther King Jr.

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