Religious life and practice Books
Thomas Nelson Publishers Gods Promises for Your Every Need Deluxe Edition
Book SynopsisGod''s Promises® for Your Every Need quickly guides you to the most beloved and helpful verses for your circumstances, whether you''re seeking God''s promises and answers for your own life or for a friend.No matter what season of life we are in, we need reassurance of God''s promises to us--reminders that God is with us, ready to meet our needs with His love, provision, and direction. God''s Promises for Your Every Need provides: A collection of hundreds of verses in a larger convenient format Short readings and prayers make it a perfect companion for time alone with God Verses from the trusted New King James Version of the Bible arranged topically to address every season of life and answer readers'' most pressing questions Scriptures to comfort in times of worry, offer direction in times of crisis, and rea
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Zero Limits
Book SynopsisNow in paperback Zero Limits reveals the breakthrough self-improvement approach that is proven to help people who are overworked, overstressed, and just plain overwhelmed deal effectively with removing self-imposed limitations in their lives that are often manifest as chaos, disease, and poverty. Spirituality and self-help guru Dr.Table of ContentsPreface: Where Peace Begins Dr. Ihaleakala Hew Len ix Introduction: The Secret of the Universe Dr. Joe Vitale xi The Adventure Begins 1 Finding the World’s Most Unusual Therapist 11 Our First Conversation 19 The Shocking Truth about Intentions 27 What Exceptions? 39 I Love You 51 Eating with the Divine 67 The Evidence 77 How to Create Faster Results 113 How to Receive Greater Wealth 123 Skeptical Minds Want to Know 137 Choice Is a Limitation 147 Cigars, Hamburgers, and Killing the Divine 163 The Truth Behind the Story 177 Epilogue: The Three Stages of Awakening 189 Appendix A: Zero Limits Basic Principles 197 Appendix B: How to Heal Yourself (or Anyone Else) and Discover Health,Wealth, and Happiness 203 Appendix C: Who’s in Charge? Dr. Ihaleakala Hew Len 207 Bibliography 225 Online Resources 229 About the Authors 231 Index 233 How to Experience Zero Limits Right Now 238
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Three Rivers Press The Way to Love
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Christian Art Gifts Keep Calm and Trust God Hardcover Edition
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£6.82
Hodder & Stoughton Stillness Speaks
Book SynopsisEckhart Tolle''s writings on the power of living in the moment fast became the most sought-after modern classic on spiritual enlightenment. Now, in this new life-transforming book, we are shown how to become our true selves by embracing silence and stillness. When we are no longer limited by our thinking mind, suffering and pain disappears and we are able to move towards a new understanding of our relationships, of nature, and of the profound wisdom that is to be found in stillness.Trade ReviewThe POWER OF NOW can transform your thinking. The result? More joy, right now. -- Oprah WinfreyThe POWER OF NOW can transform your thinking. The result? More joy, right now. -- Oprah WinfreyThe must-read bible du jour. * Red magazine *The must-read bible du jour. * Red magazine *This practical mystic's modern gospel offers transcendent truths that set us free. -- Dan MillmanThis practical mystic's modern gospel offers transcendent truths that set us free. -- Dan MillmanThe Power of Now can transform your thinking. The result? More joy, right now. * Oprah Winfrey *(FOR THE POWER OF NOW) 'This book is generating quite a buzz of excitement. It is quite simply one of the clearest and most accessible texts on becoming more present that we have ever seen.' * Kindred Spirit *The must-read bible du jour * Red Magazine *This practical mystic's modern gospel offers transcendent truths that set us free. * Dan Millman *
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Tremendous Life Books As a Man Thinketh 1 LifeChanging Classics
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Hodder & Stoughton Practising the Power of Now
Book SynopsisThe essential companion to the phenomenal bestseller THE POWER OF NOWTrade ReviewThe POWER OF NOW can transform your thinking. The result? More joy, right now. -- Oprah WinfreyThe POWER OF NOW can transform your thinking. The result? More joy, right now. -- Oprah WinfreyThe must-read bible du jour. * Red magazine *
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NavPress Publishing Group Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life
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New World Library Practicing the Power of Now
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University of Toronto Press Truly Human
Book SynopsisThe Sediq and Truku Indigenous peoples on the mountainous island of Formosa today called Taiwan say that their ancestors emerged in the beginning of time from Pusu Qhuni, a tree-covered boulder in the highlands. Living in the mountain forests, they observed the sacred law of Gaya, seeking equilibrium with other humans, the spirits, animals, and plants. They developed a politics in which each community preserved its autonomy and sharing was valued more highly than personal accumulation of goods or power. These lifeworlds were shattered by colonialism, capitalist development, and cultural imperialism in the twentieth century. Based on two decades of ethnographic field research, Truly Human portrays these peoples’ lifeworlds, teachings, political struggles for recognition, and relations with non-human animals. Taking seriously their ontological claims that Gaya offers moral guidance to all humans, Scott E. Simon reflects on what this particular form of IndigenousTable of ContentsList of Figures List of Tables Note on Orthography Preface Introduction 1. Introduction to Taiwan and Its Indigenous Peoples 2. Samat (Forest Animals) 3. Mgaya (Headhunting) 4. Utux (Spirit) 5. Lnglungan (Heart) 6. Tminun (Weaving) 7. Conclusion Epilogue: Indigenous Peoples and Relations with China Glossary of Foreign Words References
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Crossway Books Amazing Grace in the Life of William Wilberforce
Book SynopsisJohn Piper's biography of William Wilberforce takes readers beyond Wilberforce's battle against slavery and explores the beliefs and motivations of this influential evangelical politician.
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Thomas Nelson Publishers Jesus Always Leathersoft with Scripture
Book SynopsisExperience true joy, now and always. With Scripture and personal reflections, bestselling author Sarah Young (more than 45 million units sold) brings Jesus' message of joy, for today and every day, in this deluxe new leathersoft edition of Jesus Always.
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Thomas Nelson In God We Trust
Book SynopsisThe late Norman Vincent Peale, in the same uplifting style that made The Power of Positive Thinking a worldwide bestseller, guides you to ways of building a better, more positive life. 'The first step,' he says, 'is to fill your life with a positive faith that will help you through anything. The second is to begin where you are.'
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HarperCollins Publishers Family Wisdom from the Monk Who Sold His Ferrari
Book SynopsisAn absorbing, insightful story from Robin Sharma, bestselling author and internationally-renowned life coach, which unfolds the secrets to living a loving, successful and fulfilled life.Catherine, a top businesswoman with a young family, is the sister of Julian Mantle, the Monk Who Sold His Ferrari. After being involved in a life-threatening accident, Catherine realises that, regardless of how high she has risen in the business world and of her achievements and accolades her family is the most important thing in her life.Through a series of conversations with her brother, Catherine learns how to reset the focus of her life onto her family and how living with that culture engenders business success too.Catherine's story takes us on a journey towards being an individual who leads a meaningful life; a stable, reliable and a loving centre around which family and friends revolve. Through her eyes, you'll learn:The importance of setting goals in life for ourselves and our childrenHow to fTrade Review‘A wonderful book that will help you become a better parent as well as a happier person.’ Richard Carlson, Ph.D, author or the #1 New York Times bestseller Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff ‘Robin Sharma’s books are helping people all over the world live great lives.’ Paulo Coelho
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Church Publishing Inc A Failure of Nerve, Revised Edition: Leadership
Book SynopsisAn invitation and guide for leaders “to cast a courageous and imaginative vision, to lead resiliently, and to be present and steady in times of deep anxiety.” Ed Friedman’s genius was to see the individual in the family in the larger group, bringing the wisdom of his experience as a therapist and rabbi to the field of organizational leadership.A timeless bestseller, A Failure of Nerve still astonishes in this new edition with its relevance and continues to transform the lives of leaders everywhere—business, church, family, schools—as it has for more than 20 years: Offers prescient guide to leadership in the age of “quick fix.” Provides ways to recognize and address organizational dysfunction. Emphasizes “strength over pathology” in these anxious times. “The age that is upon us requires differentiated leadership that is willing to rise above the anxiety of the masses. We need leaders who will have the ‘capacity to understand and deal effectively’ with the hive mind that is us. This is, in Friedman's words, ‘the key to the kingdom.’ I am grateful for this accessible new edition.”―C. Andrew Doyle, Bishop, Episcopal Diocese of TexasTrade Review"The age that is upon us requires differentiated leadership that is willing to rise above the anxiety of the masses. We need leaders who will have the "capacity to understand and deal effectively" with the hive mind that is us. This is, in Friedman's words, 'the key to the kingdom.' I am grateful for this accessible new edition." —C. Andrew Doyle, Bishop, Episcopal Diocese of Texas "In seminary, I learned to exegete scripture, to craft a sermon, to think theologically. I did not learn how to lead a congregation. In A Failure of Nerve, Ed Friedman invites leaders to cast a courageous and imaginative vision, to lead resiliently, and to be present and steady in times of deep anxiety; qualities of leadership more urgently needed now than at any time in my memory. My students find excitement and energy in the adventure of leadership Ed invites us to embrace. —Gina Campbell, Visiting Professor of Worship, Wesley Theological Seminary, and Adjunct Faculty, Center for Family Process "Perhaps more than ever, we need to prepare ourselves for increasing our maturity, which means taking responsibility for our own emotional functioning. As Friedman's mentor, Murray Bowen, succinctly reminded us, 'If you lower anxiety one notch, it's a better world.' We all owe thanks to Edwin Friedman for helping us in this process." — Peter L. Steinke, author of How Your Church Family Works and other books (from foreword)
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Messenger Publications First Belong to God: On Retreat with Pope Francis
Book SynopsisDrawing on the wisdom of Pope Francis and the spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, austen Ivereigh has written a captivating spiritual guide for our turbulent age. Designed as an eight-day Ignatian retreat, First Belong to God serves as a roadmap to deeper discipleship. It does this by focusing on the three foundational forms of belonging: to God, to creation, and to others. Whether you're embarking on a solitary spiritual expedition or a journey with like-minded individuals, First Belong to God offers the next best thing to a personal retreat with Pope Francis: a full-soul immersion into his wisdom via the classic Jesuit retreat that shaped him profoundly.
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Oxford University Press The Craft of Ritual Studies
Book SynopsisRonald L. Grimes offers a systematic theory and method essential for the cross-cultural, interdisciplinary study of ritual enactments.Trade ReviewA great deal can be gained by consulting his passages about ritual times, objects, languages, and 'what rituals do'. Highly recommended. * A. F. Roberts, Choice, *For anyone hoping to gain a foothold in ritual studies, this book offers the opportunity to learn from an expert scholar who wears his own learning with grace and wry humour. * Bridget Nichols, Anaphora *Table of ContentsFigures ; Lists ; Videos and Online Materials ; Acknowledgements ; Introduction ; Part I Method ; 1 Performing Research and Teaching ; 2 Fieldworking Ritual ; 3 Reading, Writing, and Mediatizing Ritual ; Part II Case ; 4 Filming Fiesta ; 5 Framing Fiesta ; Part III Theory ; 6 Theorizing Ritual ; 7 Defining and Classifying Ritual ; 8 Mapping Ritual ; 9 Elements of Ritual ; 10 Dynamics of Ritual ; Glossary ; Sources Cited ; Notes ; Index
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Little, Brown Book Group The Universe In A Single Atom How science and
Book SynopsisIn this rare personal investigation, His Holiness the Dalai Lama discusses his vision of science and faith working hand in hand to alleviate human suffering. Drawing on a lifetime of scientific study and religious practice, he explores the great debates and makes astonishing connections between seemingly disparate topics - such as evolution and karma - that will change the way we look at the world.While he sees science and faith as ''complementary but different investigative approaches with the same goal of seeking the truth,'' the fact is that the two have often been at the root of human conflict for centuries. The Dalai Lama challenges us to see that the benefits of opening our hearts and minds to the connections between science and faith are far preferable to perpetuating the divisive rhetoric that often surrounds them. Now, as we face such troubled and uncertain times, the need has never been greater for this extraordinary man''s compassion and wisdom.Trade ReviewWith immense charm and lucidity, [the Dalai Lama] riffs on possible congruences between quantum physics or relativity and the Buddhist concept of impermanence and nothingness Steven Poole, GUARDIAN Wise and compassionate DAILY EXPRESS Some fascinating fresh insights ... Those who confuse the Dalai Lama's affability and simple-heartedness for a lack of intellectual rigour will be confounded by the strength of his reasoning, and no one can deny his argument that science should serve us all ... a fascinating account of an intellectual journey from the rooftops of Lhasa to the modern world SCOTSMAN The lucidity of the writing is a joy, and conveys with simple elegance profound truths from both traditions. For those wishing to understand the nature of reality, this is an excellent work THE MIDDLE WAY: JOURNAL OF THE BUDDHIST SOCIETY
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TBS The Book Service Ltd Mister God This Is Anna
Book SynopsisTHE TOUCHING TRUE STORY THAT WON THE HEARTS OF MILLIONS OF READERS AROUND THE WORLD!Anna was only four years old when Fynn found her on London's fog-shrouded docks. He took her back to his mother's home, and from that first moment, their times together were filled with delight and discovery. Anna had an astonishing ability to ask--and to answer--life's largest questions. Her total openness and honesty amazed all who knew her. She seemed to understand with uncanny certainty the purpose of being, the essence of feeling, the beauty of love. You see, Anna had a very special friendship with Mister God. . . .
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Oxford University Press The Law Code of Manu
Book Synopsis''Manu was seated, when the great seers came up to him: Please, Lord, tell us the Laws of all the social classes, as well as of those born in between...''The Law Code of Manu is the most authoritative and the best-known legal text of ancient India. Famous for two thousand years it still generates controversy, with Manu''s verses being cited in support of the oppression of women and members of the lower castes. A seminal Hindu text, the Law Code is important for its classic description of so many social institutions that have come to be identified with Indian society. It deals with the relationships between social and ethnic groups, between men and women, the organization of the state and the judicial system, reincarnation, the workings of karma, and all aspects of the law.Patrick Olivelle''s lucid translation is the first to be based on his critically edited text, and it incorporates the most recent scholarship on ancient Indian history, law, society, and religion. ABOUT THE SERIES: Fo
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Profile Holy Places
Book SynopsisThis year, as they have for millennia, many people around the world will set out on pilgrimages. But these are not only journeys of personal and spiritual devotion - they are also political acts, affirmations of identity and engagements with deep-rooted historical narratives.Kathryn Hurlock follows the trail of pilgrimage through nineteen sacred sites - from the temples of Jerusalem to the banks of the Ganges, by way of Iona, Lourdes, Amritsar and Buenos Aires - revealing the many ways in which this ancient practice has shaped our religions and our world. Pilgrimages have transformed the fates of cities, anointed dynasties, provided guidance in hard times and driven progress in good. Filled with fascinating insights, Holy Places unveils the complex histories and contemporary endurance of one of our most fundamental human urges.
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AuthorHouse Murder by the Grace of God
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Author Solutions Inc Advanced Spiritual Warfare A Practical Manual for Inner Healing Deliverance and Biblical Counseling Set the Captives Free Model
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Red Wheel/Weiser Barefoot ZEN: The Shaolin Roots of Kung Fu and
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Ebury Publishing The Flight of the Eagle
Book SynopsisJiddu Krishnamurti (1895-1986) rose from humble beginnings to become a leading spiritual and philosophical thinker. His works continue to influence thousands of people around the world; Joseph Campbell, Alan Watts, Eckhart Tolle and Deepak Chopra have all been indebted to him. And yet he belonged to no religion, sect or country. Nor did he subscribe to any school of political or ideological thought. On the contrary, Krishnamurti maintained that these are the very factors that divide human beings and bring about conflict and war – an approach that makes his teachings particularly appealing in our own times.The Flight of the Eagle is regarded as one of Krishnamurti’s key works, grappling with themes such as freedom, change, peace, violence and – finally – the transcendental and the unknown.Trade ReviewOne of the greatest thinkers of the age. -- His Holiness the Dalai LamaIn my own life, Krishnamurti influenced me profoundly and helped me personally break through the confines of my own self-imposed restrictions to my freedom. -- Deepak ChopraKrishnamurti’s words offer the intimate spirit of a truly remarkable presence: poetic, gracious, vast as the sky, and wonderfully wise -- Jack KornfieldI feel the meaning of Krishnamurti for our time is that one has to think for oneself and not be swayed by any outside religions or spiritual authorities. -- Van Morrison
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Windhorse Publications Three Jewels II: Part 3
Book SynopsisFor Buddhists everywhere, the Three Jewels - the Buddha, the Dharma and the Sangha - are at the heart of daily life and practice. But how can we engage with these precious ideals in a way that makes a difference to how we live? In this, the companion volume to The Three Jewels I, in which the nature of Going for Refuge to the Three Jewels is explored, are gathered three much-loved books: Who is the Buddha?, What is the Dharma?, and What is the Sangha? In this volume, Sangharakshita tackles a great range of subjects, offering original and imaginative perspectives on all the topics one might expect an introduction to Buddhism to cover - karma and rebirth, Nirvana and the spiral path, and the nature of Buddhahood itself, as well as clear and pragmatic guidance on matters of personal concern, such as individuality, fidelity, gratitude, parenthood and seeking a spiritual teacher. The teachings are underpinned by many references to the Pali canon and other sources, to provide an authentic guide to the Dharma life in all its aspects, and much encouragement and inspiration to live that life to the full.Trade Review'I have always looked to Sangharakshita's books for inspiration and ideas on how to better translate the principles and practices of Buddhism for Western audiences and practitioners today.' - Lama Surya Das, author of Awakening the Buddha WithinTable of ContentsWho is the Buddha?1 The Evolution of a Buddha2 The Way to Enlightenment3 The Hidden Teachings of the Buddha's Early Life4 The Heroic Ideal in Buddhism5 From Hero-Worship to the Worshipping Buddha6 The Word of the Buddha7 Karma and Rebirth8 The 'Death' of the Buddha9 Who is the Buddha?What is the Dharma?Part 1 The Truth1 The Essential Truth2 The Dynamics of Being3 The Texture of Reality4 Nirvana5 The Mystery of the VoidPart 2 The Path6 The Gravitational Pull and the Point of No Return7 The Spiral Path8 The Journey to Enlightenment9 The Pattern of Buddhist Life and Work10 The Threefold Way - Ethics11 The Threefold Way - Meditation12 The Threefold Way - Wisdom13 The Cosmic Significance of the Bodhisattva IdealWhat is the Sangha?Part 1 The Group and the Spiritual CommunityIntroduction1 The Sangha Jewel2 The Traditional Sangha3 Individuality: The Essence of Sangha4 The History of the Spiritual Community5 The Group and the Spiritual Community6 Authority7 The Positive Group and the New Society8 The Path of DissatisfactionPart 2 The True IndividualIntroduction9 The Evolution of the Individual10 The Integrated Individual11 Overcoming the Self12 The Artist as the True IndividualPart 3 The Network of Personal RelationshipsIntroduction13 Being a Buddhist Parent14 Is a Guru Necessary15 Fidelity16 The Meaning of Friendship17 Buddhism and Business Relationships18 Non-exploitation19 GratitudeConclusions: Can the Spiritual Community Save the World?20 A Buddhist View of Current World Problems21 Buddhism and Western Society
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Windhorse Publications Buddhism: Tools for Living Your Life
Book SynopsisThis work features tools which are teachings, exercises and reflections which can be applied to everyday life. The tools draw on the Buddhist tradition to guide us along a progressive path of ethics, meditation and wisdom in the context of our day-to-day living. The tools are drawn from the author's rich experience of guiding newcomers to Buddhism and meditation in how to integrate the teachings into our daily lives. There are also tools on how to bring calm into the midst of a busy active life. It is the next best thing to your own personal Buddhist teacher!
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Godwired
Book SynopsisGodwired offers an engaging exploration of religious practice in the digital age. It considers how virtual experiences, like stories, games and rituals, are forms of world-building or cosmos construction that serve as a means of making sense of our own world. Such creative and interactive activity is, arguably, patently religious.This book examines: the nature of sacred space in virtual contexts technology as a vehicle for sacred texts who we are when we go online what rituals have in common with games and how they work online what happens to community when people worship online how religious worlds and virtual worlds nurture similar desires. Rachel Wagner suggests that whilst our engagement with virtual reality can be viewed as a form of religious activity, today's virtual religion marks a radical departure from traditional religious practice it is Trade Review'Godwired is a timely, relevant, and sophisticated book. It is an insightful, well-informed discussion of game theories, storytelling, and the religious imagination, offering a convincing argument about how playing games can, at times, participate in the construction of worlds, and worlds of meaning.' – Gary Laderman, Emory University, USA'Rachel Wagner explores the intersection of the two other-worlds known to human beings; the supernatural world of the spiritual, and the virtual world created by on-line communication technologies. In doing so, she brings new light to scholarship in both religious studies and new media studies, both of which can profit from her research in this book. It is a fascinating study that is sure to provoke further discussion.' – Mark J. P. Wolf, Concordia University Wisconsin, USA'Wagner goes far beyond simply demonstrating the presence of something the religious scholar would recognize in games, web sites, and Second Life. She helps us understand the religious and theological implications of the emerging media culture and identify as well as understand the locations of the religious impulse within it. […] Readable and teachable, the book holds clear promise to advance the emerging discourse on religion and virtual reality.' – Jeffrey H. Mahan, Iliff School of Theology, USA in Religious Studies ReviewTable of Contents1. Walkthrough 2. The Stories We Play: Interactivity And Religious Narrative 3. The Games We Pray: What Is This Ritual-Game-Story Thing? 4. The Other Right Here: In Search of the Virtual Sacred 5. Me, Myself and Ipod: Hybrid, Wired and Plural Selves 6. God-Mobs: Virtually Religious Community 7. What You Play is What You Do? Procedural Evil and Videogame Violence 8. Xbox Apocalypse: Video Games, Interactivity and Revelatory Literature 9. Making Belief: Transmedia and the Hunger for the Real 10. Expansion Pack
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Harperenfoque Actitud de vencedor
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Wisdom Publications,U.S. Ordinary Wisdom Sakya Panditas Treasury of Good
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Amacom The Bible on Leadership
Book SynopsisMillions have been inspired by the Bible’s spiritual lessons. Now, Lorin Woolfe provides a unique way to view the Bible: leadership lessons that can be applied to our modern business world. Consider David’s courage and innovation in slaying Goliath with just a stone and a sling; Moses’ outstanding succession planning in picking Joshua; Joseph and the political skills that brought him to the seat of power; and of course, Jesus’ compassion, communication skills, and vision that launched Christianity (a long-term success by any measure). Their achievements -- and their inspired methods of achievement -- offer a different perspective on business leadership.For the dozens of Biblical stories presented, Bible on Leadership provides: A concise retelling of each story One (or more) leadership lessons suggested by each story Examples of contemporary business leaders who exhibit some of the inspire
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Lit Verlag Aesth/Ethics in Environmental Change: Hiking
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Shambhala Publications Inc Master of the Three Ways: Reflections of a
Book SynopsisAt once profound, spiritual, and witty, Master of the Three Ways is a remarkable work about human nature, the essence of life, and how to live simply and with awareness. In three hundred and fifty-seven verses, the author, Hung Ying-ming—a seventeenth-century Chinese sage—explores good and evil, honesty and deception, wisdom and foolishness, and heaven and hell. He draws from the wisdom of the “Three Creeds”—Taoism, Confucianism, and Zen Buddhism—to impress upon us that by combining simple elegance with the ordinary, we can make our lives artistic and poetic. This sense, along with a particular understanding of Zen that makes art from the simple in everyday life, has permeated Chinese and Japanese culture to this day. The work is divided into two books. The first generally deals with the art of living in society and the second is concerned with man''s solitude and contemplations of nature. These themes repeatedly spill over into each other, creating multiple levels of meaning.
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Shambhala Publications Inc The Five Things We Cannot Change: And the
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Baker Publishing Group Practices for Embodied Living
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Church Publishing Inc A Failure of Nerve in 52 Weeks: A Yearlong
Book SynopsisA leadership planner based on the bestselling A Failure of Nerve.Nearly 25 years after the bestselling A Failure of Nerve first astonished the business world, Edwin H. Friedman’s groundbreaking wisdom is back – now in a fresh, agile framework designed with today’s leaders in mind. Combining essential excerpts from the beloved original with new and engaging prompts and exercises, A Failure of Nerve in 52 Weeks builds on the success of Friedman’s earlier work to provide readers with an insightful year-long resource for leadership planning and development.Concentrating on the core tenets of A Failure of Nerve, this workbook will help readers recognize and reign in their own emotional reactivity, overcome a misplaced addiction to data, and develop a sense of self that will never be overrun by the loudest and least mature voices in the room. Each weekly spread is packed with quotes and exercises to stimulate self-reflection and features a week-long planner page designed with ample space to mark appointments, track goals, and map out one’s path to well-differentiated leadership. Whether you are a longtime fan or new to Friedman’s work, this versatile planner will provide the structure, guidance, and wisdom to help you grow into the courageous leader you aspire to be.
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St Martin's Press Feeling Is the Secret
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Magnificent Defeat
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc A Room Called Remember
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Words of Wisdom
Book SynopsisFocus, Focus, Focus! You will only have significant success with something that is an obsession. Success comes from having passion and having fun creating your objective!Words of Wisdom is a collection of inspirational aphorisms, which Rev Run sends out to his closest friends each day and which were made suddenly popular when his television show zoomed to the top of the MTV charts. Rev Run (an ordained minister) closes each episode of Run''s House by reading philosophical, Christian, and inspirational books in the bathtub before penning words that inspire, encourage, and motivate. Here, available for the first time to the public, are Run''s Words of Wisdom published in a gifty yet affordable format just in time for the show''s second season. All great blessings come from being at peace. When the day is over, go to sleep. Never sit up worrying about tomorrow. Work hard and let God do the rest. I always say these words at night: I can sleep ton
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HarperCollins Porch Talk
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc A Year with God
Book SynopsisMany people are longing to find the footprint of God in their daily lives. This title contains 365 selections of scripture, commentary, meditations, and daily exercises to help readers see how they can bring their entire life into a life with God.
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HarperCollins God Unabridged CD 10626
Book SynopsisDeepak Chopra, whose extraordinary Enlightenment series includes the phenomenal New York Times bestsellers Buddha and Jesus, delivers the most powerful installment yet: God. In this beautiful and thought-provoking teaching novel—a Story of Revelation—one of the Western World’s acknowledged master teachers of Eastern philosophy and preeminent influencers in the realm of spirituality and religion reveals the evolving nature of God. Here is truth and enlightenment for the next generation of spiritual seekers; a book Deepak Chopra’s millions of fans worldwide have been waiting for.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Women of the Bible Speak
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Love Stories of the Bible Speak Coloring Book
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Oxford University Press Americas Four Gods What We Say About GodAnd What That Says About Us What We Say about GodAnd What That Says about Us Updated
Book SynopsisDespite all the hype surrounding the New Atheism, the United States remains one of the most religious nations on Earth. In fact, 95% of Americans believe in God--a level of agreement rarely seen in American life. The greatest divisions in America are not between atheists and believers, or even between people of different faiths. What divides us, this groundbreaking book shows, is how we conceive of God and the role He plays in our daily lives. America''s Four Gods draws on the most wide-ranging, comprehensive, and illuminating survey of American''s religious beliefs ever conducted to offer a systematic exploration of how Americans view God. Paul Froese and Christopher Bader argue that many of America''s most intractable social and political divisions emerge from religious convictions that are deeply held but rarely openly discussed. Drawing upon original survey data from thousands of Americans and a wealth of in-depth interviews from all parts of the country, Froese and Bader trace America''s cultural and political diversity to its ultimate source--differing opinions about God. They show that regardless of our religious tradition (or lack thereof), Americans worship four distinct types of God: The Authoritative God--who is both engaged in the world and judgmental; The Benevolent God--who loves and helps us in spite of our failings; The Critical God--who catalogs our sins but does not punish them (at least not in this life); and The Distant God--who stands apart from the world He created. The authors show that these four conceptions of God form the basis of our worldviews and are among the most powerful predictors of how we feel about the most contentious issues in American life. This updated edition includes a new preface and afterword in which the authors reflect on their goals in writing this book, and explore trends that have developed since the initial publication. America''s Four Gods provides an invaluable portrait of how we view God and therefore how we view virtually everything else.Trade Review"America's Four Gods is an outstanding exposé on what exactly people mean when they talk about God. It is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand how people think and feel about God."--Andrew Newberg, M.D., author of Why We Believe What We Believe "A tour de force showing what Americans believe about God and how it shapes their behavior. This path-breaking work forces us to move beyond the ill-defined labels of religious liberals and conservatives to understand how images of God move people to action." -- Roger Finke, Professor of Sociology & Religious Studies, Penn State UniversityTable of ContentsPreface ; Introduction: Why God? ; 1. America's Four Gods ; 2. God, Self, and Society ; 3. God and Morals ; 4. God and Science ; 5. God and Mammon ; 6. God and Evil ; 7.The Future of God ; Afterword ; Postscript: The God Questionnaire ; Appendix: Research Methods ; Bibliography ; Index
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Oxford University Press Inc The New Buddhism
Book SynopsisIn our multicultural society, faiths formerly seen as exotic have become attractive alternatives for many people seeking more satisfying spiritual lives. This is especially true of Buddhism, which is the focus of constant media attention--thanks at least in part to celebrity converts, major motion pictures, and the popularity of the Dalai Lama. Following this recent trend in the West, author James Coleman argues that a new and radically different form of this ancient faith is emerging. The New Buddhism sheds new light on this recent evolution of Buddhist practice in the West. After briefly recounting the beginnings and spread of Buddhism in the East, Coleman chronicles its reinterpretation by key Western teachers in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, ranging from the British poet Sir Edwin Arnold to the Beat writer Alan Watts. Turning to the contemporary scene, he finds that Western teachers have borrowed liberally from different Buddhist traditions that never intersect in their oTrade ReviewA fascinating, unflinching look at how the transmission and study of the Dharma has evolved since it arrived in the West * Yoga Journal *An important contribution to the growing literature on American Buddhism. * Peter N. Gregory, Tricycle *Table of Contents1. What is This? ; 2. Asian Roots: The Origins of the Buddhist Tradition ; 3. Western Flower: The Growth of the New Buddhism ; 4. At the Marrow: Practice and Belief ; 5. Sex, Power, and Conflict ; 6. Why Buddhism? ; 7. The New Buddhism Takes Shape
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Oxford University Press, USA Saving Souls Serving Society Understanding the Faith Factor in ChurchBased Social Ministry
Book SynopsisAs public funding for social services has been slashed, there has arisen an unprecedented interest in the potential (and dangers) of faith-based institutions as agents of social change. Now, as President Bush begins his second term, he has placed government funding of faith-based programs at the top of his domestic agenda. What distinguishes church-based from secular social activism? What is particularly religious about church-based social services? How do churches express their religious identity in the context of social services, and how does this affect their access to resources and partners? This book, based on a Lilly-funded study of fifteen Philadelphia churches with active outreach, seeks to answer these and other pressing questions surrounding this important and controversial issue. Providing a far more objective understanding of faith-based initiatives than previously available, this study will be of interest not only to scholars of sociology of religion, social work, and social policy, but to denominational leaders, non-profit professionals, social policy analysts, community development practitioners, and others with the common goal of aiding struggling communities.Trade ReviewWhereas most scholars focus on the social service side of faith-based social services, Unruh and Sider integrate the faith factor and evangelism in understanding congregational social services. They convincingly demonstrate that one cannot understand faith-based social services without understanding its faith dimensions. This is a most innovative and groundbreaking book that is a must for all those concerned with the faith-based initiative and congregational studies. * Ram A. Cnaan, author of The Invisible Caring Hand: American Congregations and the Provision of Welfare *
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