by Brenda Shoshanna, Ph.D. Fear can ruin relationships, harm careers, destroy peace of mind and hold us hostage to pain, but Shoshanna gives us techniques to set us free. She has created a unique guide to understanding how fear works and how crisis can be turned into opportunity, growth, discovery and even fulfillment. Combining the […]
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Guest House: A Novel
April 14, 2012
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by Barbara K. Richardson Driving home from work on a summer afternoon, Melba Burns witnesses a nightmare collision. The wreck puts an ends to her relentless pursuit of success. She retreats into her beloved old farmhouse, yearning for a simpler peace. But peace has never met Burns’ stunning new roommate who is a magnet for […]
The Mindfulness Code: Keys for Overcoming Stress, Anxiety, Fear and Unhappiness
April 14, 2012
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by Donald Altman The price we pay for today’s fast-paced, always-connected life is often stress, anxiety and depression. While drawing on ancient wisdom, Altman embraces 21st-century brain science to create practical, everyday strategies for experiencing a less-encumbered, less-entangled state of being. These techniques reactivate natural abilities you already possess. The four keys for unlocking mindfulness […]
History’s Mysteries: People, Places and Oddities Lost in the Sands of Time
April 14, 2012
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by Brian Haughton This is an absorbing and meticulously researched exploration of the archaeology, history and mysteries of 35 ancient places worldwide. The book takes the reader on an unforgettable journey, from the 8,000-year-old stone circle of Nabta Playa to India’s magical Taj Mahal; from Rhode Island’s controversial Newport Tower to the enigmatic Royston Cave […]
The Weiser Field Ghide to Ascension: The Meaning of Miracles and Shifts in Consciousness Past and Present
April 14, 2012
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by Cal Garrison Tackling a vast and often misconstrued topic, Garrison delivers the layman’s guide to historical, biblical and the highly topical implications surrounding the earth shift and changes of 2012, the Rapture, the End Times and our role in all of these. We wonder what will happen to our loved ones. Will we have […]
When Prayers Aren’t Answered: Opening the Heart and Quieting the Mind in Challenging Times
April 14, 2012
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by John E. Welshons In the depths of grief, some people find solace in their faith, while others feel that God has deserted them. In this gentle and wise guide, a beloved spiritual teacher counsels that prayer works — but not always in the ways we expect. Welshons, who has worked closely with Ram Dass […]
The Divine Life of Animals: One Man’s Quest to Discover Whether the Souls of Animals Live On
April 14, 2012
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by Ptolemy Tompkins Tompkins takes us on a journey through 20,000 years of history and myth in search of the answer to a single question: Do animals have souls? Anyone who has ever mourned the loss of a cherished pet has wondered if it survived the death of the body, or if it is doomed […]
Becoming Raw: The Essential Guide to Raw Vegan Diets
April 13, 2012
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by Brenda Davis, R.D. and Vesanto Melina, M.S., R.D. The raw food movement is gaining in popularity. Claims of amazing cures, spectacular weight loss, and increased energy and vitality have fueled interest … and concern. The acclaimed authors of Becoming Vegan and The New Becoming Vegetarian present the first authoritative look at the science behind […]
Unstuff Your Life!: Kick the Clutter Habit and Completely Organize Your Life for Good
April 13, 2012
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by Andrew J. Mellen Mellen, arguably, the most organized man in America, has created unique, lasting techniques for streamlined living, bringing order out of chaos for a client list that includes attorneys, filmmakers and even psychologists. Now he puts his powerful program in the hands of his widest audience yet. Acknowledging that it is often the […]
Plant Whatever Bring You Joy: Blessed Wisdom From the Garden
April 13, 2012
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by Kathryn Hall Over the years, through the contemplative practice of early morning gardening, Hall has gathered unique impressions and experiences of what the garden and natural world have to offer. She shares this “blessed wisdom” with poignancy, humor and grace. Grounded in her more than 20 years of careful observations working in a wide […]
Eat It Up!: The Complete Mind/Body/Spirit Guide to a Full Life After Weight Loss Surgery
April 13, 2012
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by Connie Stapleton, Ph.D. Eat It Up! is the first book incorporating a whole-person, mind/body/spirit approach to prevent weight regain in the months and years following weight-loss surgery. Each chapter is devoted to a “center of balance,” explaining obesity’s negative impact on every aspect of a person’s life. Stapleton offers skills and strategies to overcome […]
You Were Always Mom’s Favorite! Sisters in Conversation Throughout Their Lives
April 13, 2012
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by Deborah Tannen Tannen is renowned for illuminating the way we communicate — and revolutionizing relationships in the process. What she did for women and men in You Just Don’t Understand, and mothers and daughters in You’re Wearing THAT?, she now does for sisters in a groundbreaking book that explores one of the most powerful […]
Brainstorm: Harnessing the Power of Productive Obsessions
April 13, 2012
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by Eric Maisel, Ph.D., and Ann Maisel It is true: a mind is a terrible thing to waste. Yet that is what we do when we spend our weekend — and neurons — reliving a workplace squabble, spend a family visit chewing over childhood issues or spend hours beating ourselves up when someone else brings […]


April 14, 2012
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