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Death is never the end of the story. In 1991, as Linda Alice Dewey walked through an abandoned cemetery, she and a companion felt a presence. She returned to that graveyard over the next couple of years, hoping to reach out to that poor being, offering the words: "Whoever is here...my heart is with you." Little did Linda know that those words would begin her relationship with Aaron Burke, a m

“I'm a woman. I'm a mum. I'm a working mum. I'm a wife. I'm a psychic. I'm a psychic housewife. Hey, doesn't this sound like some woman-empowerment song from the 80s? Anyway . . . I have kids. They go to school, have play dates, have friends and they see ghosts. They also just know things. How about you and yours?” —Lorraine Roe from her website www.psychichousewives.comThis is a wacky, light-hear

Here are over forty first-person stories (contributors range from Surya Dass to Thich Nat Hanh to John F. Kennedy, Jr.) that concretely demonstrate the dynamic power of compassion. There is the story of a monk who welcomed a dying, underprivileged child into his home, giving the boy nine months of peace and attention before his death. In another story, a civil rights protester tells how she learne

Russll Targ's story is an idiosyncratic journey through the highways and byways of intellectual, scientific and cultural life in 20th century. His father (the long-time editor-in-chief at Putnam) acquired The Godfather on the basis of an outline scribbled on the back of a napkin. His mother was the first press agent of the fan dancer Sally Rand. His step-mother is the legendary literary agent Rosa

In 2000, while giving a talk in a private home in Oregon, Twyman encountered an extraordinary ten-year old boy. The child touched Twyman's finger - and his life changed. Suddenly and inexplicably, Twyman was able to harness the power of his mind. His psychic powers exploded. He could read thoughts, bend spoons by focusing his mind and he was able to transmit non-verbal communication to those aroun

The secrets to true prosperity are revealed in this modern-day parable that examines many of our preconceived notions about money and our ability to create the good life. This is the story of Mr. Everit, the avuncular owner of a wheelbarrow factory and his management trainee who challenge us to overcome our fears, relax and enjoy the richness of life.You can have everything you want in life - succ

Millions of people suffer from bipolar disorder (formerly known as manic-depression), a mental Illness that is now classified as one of the ten leading causes of disability in the world. Conventional medicine currently treats bipolar exclusively with prescription drugs. However, this approach does not offer any lasting improvement or cure. Marohn advocates a treatement strategy that combines conve

Have you lost someone you love and sensed they're trying to reach out, send signs or let you know they're okay? Have you wondered how you might have a clearer connection with them? Now you can with this easy guide to communicating with loved ones who have passed to the other side. CLOSER THAN YOU THINK shows how to get back in touch with a loved one so you can experience the comfort of their prese

Move over, Richard Hawkins and Christopher Hitchens - a highly regarded nuclear physicist enters the debate about the existence of God - and comes down on the side of the angels. Goswami's hypothesis is that quantum physics holds the key to all the unsolved mysteries of biology - the nature and origin of life, fossil gaps of evolution, why evolution proceeds from simple to complex and why biologic

From the mother of the Evolutionary Consciousness Movement, comes this unique manual for the emergence of the Universal Human. Visionary and futurist, Barbara Marx Hubbard, shows how we are all emerging into a new type of human connected through the heart to the whole of life, evolving consciously and helping to co-create a new and better world to live in. In EMERGENCE she offers a completely new

According to P.M.H. Atwater, one of the foremost investigators into near-death experiences, future memory allows people to “live” life in advance and remember the experience in detail when something triggers that memory.Atwater explains the unifying, and permanent, effect of that experience is a “brain shift” which she believes “may be at the very core of existence itself.” In FUTURE MEMORY, Atwat

Throughout history, people have reported spiritual experiences that we now identify as out-of-body experiences or OBEs. In recent times, modern researchers like Robert Monroe have pioneered the scientific study and practice of OBEs. Increasingly, people are remembering spontaneous OBEs, especially from early childhood. Also, OBEs are a typical feature of near-death experiences and have been descri

A few years ago, prominent cultural anthropologist Noriyuki Ueda sat down with the Dalai Lama for a lively two-day conversation. This little book is the result. In it are some surprising truths and commonsense wisdom.

This slim volume challenges readers to discover their place in the universe. Gangaji conveys the radical invitation to choose to wake up from the trance of who we think we are and experience the truth of who we really are. The invitation is to self-inquiry, the willingness to ask the questions: Who am I? What is here? To directly experience what follows these and similar questions.The resolve is t

Near-death experiences (NDEs) are common, well-documented and similar across cultures throughout the world. Current estimates are that between 4 and 15 percent of the world's population have had an NDE. Therefore, almost everyone has either had one or knows someone else who has had one.Some of the fascination with NDEs comes from the fact that they often result in great leaps in personal growth. T

Some people see opportunities and go after them, while others let them slip away. How can you make the most out of your life and get what you want? ASTROLOGY FOR SUCCESS is a beginner's guide to sun sign astrology, with an emphasis on what your sign can tell you about your potential for achieving success. This book will help you identify goals and give you a road map for achieving them. Chapters c

For those who have wanted to try their hand at fortune-telling, this comprehensive sampler of divination strategies offers a thorough introduction to a wide range of options.From more elaborate systems such as numerology, palmistry and the I Ching to simpler dice and tea leaf reading, you'll come to understand the history and usage of these ancient arts. Learn to read futures in a crystal ball, ta

Taoism is an ancient Chinese philosophy that emphasises living in harmony with universe. THE WISDOM OF TAO is filled with Taoist stories that are thousands of years old and express great wisdom by fusing anecdote with philosophy. While frequently humorous, ribald, irreverent, pithy or sarcastic, the stories always speak to great and universal truths. They lead people to flow with life, live from t

This is a book of guidance for life's journey rooted in the wisdom of ancient China. Best-selling author, Deng Ming-Dao, provides key poetic lines that distil the essence of Taoism, organising them in the form of a journey. The material here is drawn from three sources: The Tao Te Ching, The Yijing and 300 Tang Poems.Deng Ming-Dao writes: “We walk the Way each day. We don't know what's ahead and s

For thousands of years, Native American tradition has taught that we all carry within us an ancient blessing, a spirit clan that connects us to the earth. Our spirit clan may be an animal or a plant, a stone or some special object that has taken on spiritual power. Your clan is a reservoir of powerful energy. It helps carry you through troubled times and protects you from danger. The wisdom of the