Joyce A. Patenaude
Go-go-go. Work-work-work. Buy-buy-buy. Many of us are running to achieve what we've been led to believe will bring us happiness and fulfilment, that will tell us we are "enough". Patenaude identifies this trap and offers us an alternative, inviting readers to examine their beliefs, feelings, and messages, to discover the courage and the tools to stop "changing horses on the same merry-go-round." She shares case studies from her work as a psychotherapist to remind us that we are not alone in our insecurities and false beliefs. Her concept, which is precisely depicted as a well-defined Core Belief Blueprint, is that once that core belief is changed, one's life begins to change. Each chapter ends with a series of probing, thought-provoking questionnaires, and exercises that I very much enjoyed completing because of the insights gained and their immediate applicability.
296pp, 9x6 ... Hardback
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The Dalai Lama
The Transformed Mind is a collection of talks the Dalai Lama gave at a Tibetan Buddhist centre in Delhi during the 1990s. The history of Tibetan Buddhism is covered in a useful Introduction by Lama Thubten Zopa Rinpoche; in the transcribed talks the Dalai Lama explores many of its teachings. "The essence of Buddhist conduct and philosophy is non-violence and the theory of interdependence respectively." Non-violence has two directives: "If you can, help and serve other sentient beings; if you cannot, then at least do not harm others." Spiritual development, he says, comes from having "a good and compassionate heart [which] automatically brings inner strength and allows for less fear and less doubt." A refreshing honesty runs throughout this book, and also a delightful humour. When asked, "What is the best method to stop the population growth?" his response is "More monks and more nuns, of course! I call it non-violent birth control." One of the simplest and most useful pieces of advice in the book is that every morning we should create positive feelings by thinking, "I must have a meaningful day."
272pp, 8x5 ... Paperback
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David Pearson
There has always been romance and magic in the idea of living in the treetops. Here's a book to satisfy even the most vivid imagination. However appealing the fantasy, the reality of designing and building a treehouse is a daunting challenge. Once accomplished, however, the rewards are a source of endless pleasure. Treehouses features the stories of more than 20 not-so-ordinary people who turned their dreams into real treehouses This is a collection of the pinnacles of treehouse construction selected from all over the globe, from frigid Scandinavia to the tropics of Hawaii, with plenty of stops in between. You'll learn how to: re-create a wilderness spirit in your own backyard; build your treehouse in the way that is best for the tree and the forest; and make building your treehouse as much fun as living in it.
96pp, 8x8, illus. ... Hardback
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Gordon Smith
Gordon Smith is the proverbial seventh son of a seventh son. His outstanding abilities as a medium-or messenger from the spirit world-have led him to be dubbed The UK's most accurate medium. In this extraordinary book, Gordon takes a close look at the subjects that have fascinated and amazed people for centuries: life after death, reincarnation, the afterlife, and experiences of heaven and hell. Using the special inner sight with which he was born, Gordon takes the reader on a journey through the spirit world and into the cycles of life and death.
256pp, 9x6 ... ISBN 1401903592 ... Hardback
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Ken Carey
The second of the "Starseed" quartet of intuitive guidance books, Vision is concerned with slowly awakening spiritual consciousness on Earth. Other titles in the series are: "Starseed Transmissions", "Return of the Bird Tribes" and "Starseed, the Third Millennium". Remainder mark.
88pp, 8x5.5 ... Paperback
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Indra Reinpuu
Sooner or later, all of us experience something profound or inexplicable that brings us face to face with the genuinely BIG questions of life. Eternal quandaries like: "Where have I come from? Where am I going?".And perhaps the most vexing of all: "What is my purpose in this life?" This pack includes a unique set of personal development cards designed to bring direction when no other guidance is forthcoming. The accompanying book introduces a way of thinking, which together with the cards bring self-understanding and enlightenment. The Voice Within serves to provide personal counsel and insight drawn from the resources of your own inner knowing. It is a simple but powerful tool that can be used by anyone who quests for truth and self discovery. Includes book and card deck.
Boxed Set
Published price £19.99 -- You save £12.00 ... 60%
Leslie Geddes-Brown
Many people dream of living by water - if not all year round, at least for part of the time. Lakeside, riverside and seaside settings can be soothing, liberating and energizing, providing the ideal environment in which to unwind or to be creative. This book is a beautiful and alluring evocation of this way of life, based on detailed descriptions of 20 waterside homes around the world - from a simple houseboat on the Seine in Paris to a classical Caribbean villa, from a log cabin in Maine to a penthouse overlooking Sydney Harbour. Remainder mark. No dust jacket.
192pp, 12x10, illus. ... Hardback
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Diane Stein
The possibilities for healing our energy, ourselves, and our planet are explored in We are the Angels, the groundbreaking book from Diane Stein. Based on the premise that the Earth and all beings are one, she masterfully presents a detailed understanding of karma - the accrued lessons of past lifetimes continuing in the present -- and the process of healing and releasing karmic patterns and situations. We are introduced to the Lords of Karma, the supreme karmic record keepers working for our benefit at all times, able to grant requests for changed or released karma to those who ask for it. Stein believes an individual's karma is part of the Earth's karma, and as one's karma is cleared of some past life trauma, suffering, or karmic pattern, the collective mind grid of the Earth is also cleared. We are the Angels will appeal to everyone longing to remove suffering and obstructions from their current and past lives. Remainder mark.
160pp, 8x6 ... Paperback
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Martin Howard
In this handbook for locating the hidden sales messages that bombard us everyday, Martin Howard explains the new techniques that corporations are using to make subconscious approaches without your consent. It covers the five major zones where consumers are being confronted: in the retail shopping context, at major events and concerts, through information media, personal friendships, and your computer. Up until recently, there was a social contract that alerted consumers to advertising messages. They were clearly labeled, endorsements were obvious and certain areas were off-limits. That contract has been broken, and many corporations are resorting to underhanded methods to persuade. Our shopping centres, stadiums, telephones, friendships and editorials are all "fair game." Marketing messages have crossed into the social sphere. We Know What You Want points out dozens of examples of how these signals are being relayed and gives you the tools and techniques to decode these messages and make your own decisions.
192pp, 7.5x6 ... Paperback
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Edited by Frederick Franck et al
In an inspirational act of faith and hope, nearly one hundred contributors - social activists, thinkers, artists and spiritual leaders - reflect with poignant candor on our shared human condition and attempt to define a core set of human values in our rapidly changing socity. Contributors include: The Dalai Lama; Wilma Mankiller; Jimmy Carter; Mother Teresa; Vaclav Havel and Archbishop Desmund Tutu. Remainder mark.
286pp, 8.25x5.5 ... Paperback
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Martin Seligman
Dieting down to your "ideal" weight will prolong your life. Reliving childhood trauma can undo adult personality problems. Alcoholics have addictive personalities. Psychoanalysis helps cure anxiety.
If you think any of these statements are true, get ready for a shock. In the climate of self-improvement that has reigned for the last twenty years, misinformation about treatments for everything from alcohol abuse to sexual dysfunction has flourished. Those of us trying to change these conditions often experience the frustration of failure, mixed success, or success followed by a relapse. But have you ever asked yourself: can my condition really be changed? And if so, am I going about it in the most effective way? In this meticulously researched book, Martin Seligman, distinguished psychologist, helps us realize clearly and realistically exactly what we can change and what we can't. Grounding his conclusions in the most recent and most authoritative scientific studies, Seligman pinpoints the techniques and therapies that work best for each condition, explains why they work, and discusses how you can use them to change your life. Inside, you'll discover: The four natural healing factors for recovering from alcoholism; The vital difference between overeating and being overweight, and why dieters always gain back the pounds they "lost"; The four therapies that work for depression, and how you can "dispute" your way to optimistic thinking; The pros and cons of anger, and the steps to take to understand it; And much more!
336pp, 8.25x5.5 ... Paperback
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Georg Feuerstein
Wholeness and transcendence are two key issues in the current debate about human nature and the evolutionary challenge confronting our species today. We often forget that this discussion is not new, and that many of our most urgent questions have been answered in unique and creative ways by past civilizations. The central theme of this work is consciousness. Using the developmental model of the Swiss cultural philosopher Jean Gebser, the author explores the evolutionary lessons that India's vast and ancient civilization can contribute to our present-day struggle to define ourselves, both personally and as a culture. The book's principal contribution to our understanding of the spiritual legacy of the East is that the colorful quilt of India's sacred and philosophical traditions is woven out of two clearly distinguishable threads. On the one hand, there are the numerous schools of thought that favor transcendence through radical renunciation and inwardness. On the other hand, there are those schools that are representative of the ideal of wholeness, or integration, which have a more positive attitude toward embodiment, time, women, sexuality, and social obligations. Slightly shop soiled.
312pp, 9x6 ... Paperback
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Victor Chan & the Dalai Lama
'Do you hate the Chinese?' Victor Chan asked the Dalai Lama when they first met in India in 1972.... The Dalai Lama replied immediately 'no,' then stated that he had forgiven the Chinese and did not blame China's people. Drawing on Buddhist principles, this book loosely discusses His Holiness's ideas on forgiveness, though Chan presents them gently through stories, not didactically as a step-by-step how-to manual. Chan traveled with the Dalai Lama off and on for several years, spent time with him at home and conducted numerous interviews. Apart from the expected teachings on forgiveness, what comes through most clearly is the personality of the Dalai Lama himself: his humour, playfulness and joy. We learn that he had something of a temper as a young man and that he can't resist pulling men's beards. Somehow, the book's serious call to forgiveness becomes all the more engaging and possible because of the Dalai Lama's own lighthearted spirit.
266pp, 8.5x6 ... Hardback
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Allison Price
In this invaluable guide, Allison Price offers an exciting format for resolving blocks. Through a series of journal writing exercises, you can learn to examine your life in the context of an effective self-change programme. Socrates said the unexamined life is not worth living. Allison Price has pioneered a simple, effective lens through which to view your life. This method of self-therapy revolves around being courageous enough to tell the truth and open enough to hear the truth you have told. If that is the case, according to Price, you are completely capable of transcending the most limiting of your own normal neuroses. Different exercises focus on relationships with friends and family, dreamwork, facing fears and working with boundaries. The final third of the book illustrates how we can work with insights uncovered through the writing process and turn them into positive action.
160pp, 9x6 ... Paperback
Dianne Morrissey
This guide elaborates on seven keys that allow readers to gain a glimpse of "the light" and return with reassurance that there is life after death. The author experienced her own near-death after being electrocuted, and has since taught the technique of experiencing the next world to more than 25,000 people. Remainder mark.
172pp, 9x6 ... Paperback
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Rosemary Altea
Do you long to communicate with your loved ones in the spirit world? You own the power. You were born with it. You Own the Power takes the reader step by step through lessons and exercises Altea developed in 20 years of teaching students how to get in touch with the spirit world, and illuminates the truth about the power of thought and how it affects the well-being of ourselves and others. And we learn the wisest lesson of all: Before we can communicate with the invisible forces around us, we must first learn to communicate with ourselves.
310pp, 9x6 ... Hardback
Published price £16.99 -- You save £12.00 ... 71%
Frederick Franck
Seeing/Drawing is a way of contemplation by which all things are made new, by which the world is freshly experienced at each moment. "Once you start drawing an ordinary thing, a fly, a flower, a face, you realize how extraordinary it is - a sheer miracle..." Even if you have never thought of drawing, if you claim to be one of those people who cannot draw a straight line, this book will make you want to pick up a pencil and begin... to SEE. Shop soiled.
158pp, 11x8, illus. ... Paperback
Published price £12.99 -- You save £7.00 ... 54%
