The Tao of Books Bargains Inspirational 3

John Tyerman Williams

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

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POOH'S LITTLE INSTRUCTION BOOK Ref: RFD066

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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THE PROPHET Ref: RWE029

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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THE PROPHET: The Life & Times of Kahlil Gibran Ref: RED575

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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RED POPPIES: A Novel of Tibet Ref: RFD560

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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THE STORY TELLER Ref: RFD336

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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SURFING THE HIMALAYAS: Conversations & Travels with Master Fwap Ref: RFD366H

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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TAO TEH CHING: Teaching the Way to Wisdom Ref: RFD320

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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THE TE OF PIGLET Ref: RWD166

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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VOICES FROM THE HEART: Inspirations for a Compassionate Future Ref: RFD253

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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ZEN SOUP Ref: RWB0423

Lawrence Boldt

If, as the I Ching says, thoughts are spirits, then this collection of highly distilled thoughts from history's greatest philosophers and religious figures will certainly put you in good spirits. Laurence Boldt has long made a practice of applying Zen principles to everyday life. Here he applies wisdom from all corners of the world to twenty-five aspects, or qualities, associated with the Zen tradition. The result is a soup of the most hearty and wholesome kind, well-seasoned with age, and filled with delicious surprises: Where your talents and the needs of the world cross, thence lies your vocation. REMAINDER MARK.

208pp, 7x5 ... Paperback

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