John Tyerman Williams
Winnie-the-Pooh is one of the most beloved bears of all time. Now readers will discover that he's also a brilliant psychologist! In this witty book, Williams cleverly explores the psychological depths of the inhabitants of the Hundred Acre Wood. Piglet is compulsively shy, Eeyore is clinically depressed, and so on. In his unobtrusive way, Pooh is at the centre of the puzzle, teaching each of his friends a little smackerel about themselves and leading them on the road to recovery.
192pp, 8x5 ... ISBN 0416200443 ... Paperback
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At the very heart of the Ancient Mysteries of the World sits the Great Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh. In astrology, where even a constellation bears the name of our Great Bear, in Alchemy, and in the deeper secrets of Hermetism, in Druidism, in the Qabalah and in the interpretation of Tarot, Winnie-the-Pooh is master of every branch of ancient lore. We can now proclaim that Pooh is not only a Bear of Enormous Brain, but also Supreme Magus of the Second Millennium.
212pp, 8x5 ... ISBN 1405205180 ... Paperback
In this witty and entertaining excursion through previously uncharted areas of the world of Pooh, John Tyerman Williams sets out to prove beyond a doubt that the whole of Western philosophy - from the cosmologists of ancient Greece to existentialism in this century - may be found in Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner. This book confirms what many have long suspected: that Pooh is a Bear of Enormous Brain.
208pp, 8x5 ... ISBN 1405205172 ... Paperback
Inspired by A A Milne
Pooh, the Bear of Little Brain, has a pespective on things that is, to say the least, unique. This inspiring little book offers suggestions and reminders on how to live a good life - Pooh style.
76pp, 5½x6¼, illus. ... Hardback
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Kahlil Gibran
First published in 1923, this masterpiece of religious inspiration and timeless appeal offers deep insight into every facet of existence: love, marriage, children, work, freedom, pain, joy, sorrow, friendship, and time. It is a heartfelt expression of man's deepest spiritual desires. Illustrated with the poet's own evocative drawings, its potent message of self-understanding and spiritual growth has inspired millions of readers. If you've never read this book, you should, and you'll find yourself re-reading it and recommending it to everyone you know as well.
126pp, 8.25x6, illus. ... Paperback
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126pp, 8x5.5 ... Hardback
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Robin Waterfield
In this comprehensive biography, Robin Waterfield traces the influences that shaped the author of The Prophet. He explores Gibran's development from wounded Romantic and angry young man, following him from the decadence of fin de siècle Boston to the vigor of Greenwich Village in its heyday before the First World War. Though known outwardly for the peace and optimism that permeates his work, Gibran's life, as Waterfield demonstrates, was littered with personal tragedy and conflicted sexuality. Admired by many as a charismatic and intelligent aesthete, Gibran could also be abusive and self-indulgent. Waterfield traces Gibran's development as an artist and as a writer - from his revolutionary short Arabic pieces to the confident biblical cadences of his more mature English works - and offers fresh insights into Gibran's life and work.
288pp, 9x6 ... Hardback
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Alai
Ambitious, sensuous, filled with intriguing characters, panoramic settings, and high drama, Red Poppies opens a fascinating window on Tibet. The story of the wealthy Maiqi family: its powerful chieftain, his Han Chinese wife, his first son and heir, and his second, 'idiot' son, the novel's narrator and unlikely hero. The time is the 1930s, the setting a stone fortress overlooking all that the family rules on the arid plains of inner Tibet, with its scattered populace of peasant farmers, merchants, and comical local lamas.
404pp, 9.5x6.25 ... Hardback
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Guy Zona
The oral tradition of the Native Americans contains a wealth of simple and inspiring proverbial wisdom. These time-honoured truths reflect the collective experience, wisdom and character of a people and culture in harmony with nature. Beguiling in their heartfelt compassion for the human condition, they have much to offer to the western world. Remainder mark.
144pp, 6x6 ... Paperback
Margaret Coel
"Vicki Holden, an Arapaho attorney, has returned to the Wind River Reservation; tribal elders want her to find a nineteenth-century Arapaho warrior's ledger book, used to chronicle tribal life. Meanwhile, Father John O'Malley is lobbying a tightfisted church hierarchy for a reservation museum. Holden and O'Malley join forces when a young Arapaho scholar, involved in both projects, goes missing; they race to find the scholar to protect him, the ledger, and tribal culture. Coel's fourth mystery has vivid western landscapes, intriguing history, compelling characters, and quick, tight writing that is a joy to read. The mystery looks easy, but Coel offers many twists and surprises." - Booklist. "Another splendid mix of mystery and Native American culture." - Library Journal.
242pp, 9x6 ... Hardback
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Frederick Lenz
Often the strangest adventures are true. When a snowboarder arrives in Nepal, his bizarre encounter with an elderly Tibetan Buddhist monk is destined to alter the course of his life. High on a Himalayan mountainside he is drawn to the wisdom of the charismatic monk's words. It is the first of many meetings which will initiate him into the innermost secrets of enlightenment. His teacher is the master - Fwap Sam-Dup whose meeting with the westerner was long-ago foretold by his own master. The revelations which followed will change his life forever. Already a cult bestseller in the USA, this book is the key to a better world - far beyond our everyday experience.
224pp, 8x5.5 ... Hardback
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Lao Tsu, translated by James Legge
The Tao Te Ching is the most widely read Chinese book in the world and has been translated into more languages than any other book except the Bible. The English translation presented here is by James Legge (1815-97) which, despite the presence of more recent translations, remains impressive for its clarity and elegance. The Tao Te Ching (Dào Dé Jing) is divided into two books. This was often thought to be an arbitrary division; but manuscripts were discovered in 1973 in which the order of the two books was reversed. An interpretation has now been offered that the two books are intended to be about the Tao and Te. Part I begins with statements about the Tao (pronounced Dao), which means "The Way." Book II begins with statements about Te (pronounced "Duh"), which may be translated "Virtue" or "Integrity." Ching (pronounced "Jeang") means "text" or "classic." The Tao Te Ching, then, is a classic dealing with Virtue and The Way.
128pp, 8.25x6 ... Paperback
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Benjamin Hoff
...in which a good deal of Taoist wisdom is revealed through the character and actions of A A Milne's Piglet. Piglet? Yes, Piglet. For better than impulsive Tigger, or gloomy Eeyore, or intellectual Owl, or even loveable Pooh... Piglet herein demonstrates a very important principle of Taoism: the Te - a Chinese word meaning Virtue - of the Small. Following on from his brilliant bestseller The Tao of Pooh, Benjamin Hoff has produced another gem showing how the simple wisdom in A A Milne's Winnie the Pooh books paralells the ancient wisdom of the Chinese Taoists. Remainder mark.
258pp ... Hardback
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Eileen Campbell
Whatever the view of the new millennium, it is a major opportunity for new beginnings. A new age might be dawning, and a major shift in attitudes taking place. And amidst the chaos of the present there are many reasons for hope as ideas change and new possibilities emerge. This inspirational collection is gathered by Eileen Campbell, from a wide range of sources from both East and West. It is divided under the following headings: hope, faith, healing, forgiveness, imagination, prayer, courage, blessings, meanig and purpose, gratitude, possibilities, service, compassion and joy.
224pp ... Hardback
Neale Donald Walsch
From the New York Times bestselling author of Conversations with God comes a galvanizing vision of spirituality unlike anything you've experienced before.... Humanity is about to create a new form of spirituality on earth. Neale Donald Walsch believes that this New Spirituality will allow humans to express their natural impulse toward the Divine without making one another wrong for the way in which they are doing it...and without killing each other in the name of it. In Tomorrow's God, Walsch offers compelling reasons why adopting this new belief system is in the best interests of humankind - now. Tomorrow's God contains an astonishing prediction, one that comes from an astonishing source: God. Presented as a conversation between God and Walsch, this startling, profound book is offered in two parts: Part One deals with humanity's current conception of God, and the new ideas about the Deity that will characterize God in our not-too-distant future. Part Two examines how these ideals will be put into place - and how they will impact our lives, and help us to create a newer, better world.
416pp, 8.5x5.5 ... ISBN 0743463048 ... Paperback
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Kass P Dotterweich & John D Perry
Friendship is an intrinsic part of a rich and full life. Yet, in the daily blur of activities, we can take this priceless gift for granted, forgetting to foster some of our most significant relationships. Friendship Therapy will help you to appreciate your friendships, be a better friend and, as a gift to another, tell a special person how much you value the relationship you share. This wise and uplifting guide will remind you of the blessing it is to be and have a friend.
78pp, 6x4, illus. ... Paperback
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Eddie & Debbie Shapiro
Voices from the Heart expresses the profound thought that every positive change we make as individuals can create a chain reaction that is beneficial to everyone. On topics including religion and spirituality, the creation of economic and educational models, the task of saving the environment, and new approaches to personal health care, the essays show us how to take responsibility for ourselves and our surroundings. Here is a handbook of visions, solutions, and straightforward wisdom that illustrates how we can take charge of our portion of the world and put our spirituality to work. Contributors include the Dalai Lama, Ram Dass, Thich Nhat Hanh, Yoko Ono, Marianne Williamson and others.
362pp ... Paperback
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