Health and Wellbeing

Mark Twain once observed, "A lie can get halfway around the world before the truth can even get its boots on." His observation rings true: Urban legends, conspiracy theories, and bogus news stories circulate effortlessly. Meanwhile, people with important ideas-entrepreneurs, teachers, politicians, and journalists-struggle to make them "stick." In Made to Stick, Chip and Dan Heath reveal the anat

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • This inspiring meditation on kindness from the author of Lincoln in the Bardo is based on his popular commencement address. Three months after George Saunders gave a graduation address at Syracuse University, a transcript of that speech was posted on the website of The New York Times, where its simple, uplifting message struck a deep chord. Within d

“One of the most remarkable books I´ve ever read. It´s truly moving, eye-opening, incredibly vivid.”—Jon Stewart, The Daily Show NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NPR • The Wall Street Journal • Bloomberg Business • Bookish FINALIST FOR THE BOOKS FOR A BETTER LIFE FIRST BOOK AWARD • NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER You´ve never read a book like The Reason

“Mother of the Unseen World is absolutely riveting, deeply searching, and thought-provoking.”—Gretchen Rubin For readers interested in the mysteries of spiritual awakening, an exploration of the Indian “avatar” Mother Meera, known as an embodiment of the Divine Feminine Throughout history there have been rare individuals who transcend what seems humanly possible, “enlightened” beings born

"Art from Intuition" offers artists a unique system for freeing their creative intuition. By letting go of self-criticism, doubt and insecurity artists will be able to soar to new heights of creativity. Over 60 practical exercises take readers from basic to more sophisticated techniques. Each exercise, supported by step-by-step instructions, is accessible to artists at every level and can be compl

What do ideas look like? This clairvoyant view of the shape, colour and atmospheric effect of mental energy includes black-and-white drawings and colour plates to convey a graphic representation of the power of thought.Prominent Theosophists, Annie Besant and C. W. Leadbeater, were pioneers in asserting that thoughts are, indeed, things. Originally released in 1901, THOUGHT FORMS is a seminal work

Hatha Yoga deals with the care, health, and well-being of the physical body through the conscious control of the vibrations of matter. The Hatha yogi proceeds in consciousness from the physical to the mental to the spiritual, leading to the development of the inner spiritual self manifesting through thoughts, feelings, and actions in the outer world. Hatha Yoga comprehensively reveals the ancient

A truly enriched multi-dimensional experience for spiritually-minded music aficionados. Like a skilled conductor, Lingerman guides the reader through a symphony of inspiration, providing spiritual readings for every day of the year with recommended musical selections and guided imagery.

With a forward by Dolores Krieger, Ph.D., R.N., and author of Therapeutic Touch, Dora Kunz, codeveloper of the healing method of Therapeutic Touch, presents the thoughts of physicians and other healers on the spiritual dimensions of medical treatment. In this updated version of a classic among holistic health manuals, accomplished healers including Bernie Siegel, M.D., and Larry Dossey, M.D., reve

Certain types of music can enhance intellectual and spiritual powers and help overcome insomnia, boredom, anger, and stress. Music therapist and teacher Hal Lingerman presents a wealth of resources for choosing just the right music for physical, emotional and spiritual growth and healing. This updated edition offers comprehensive listings of current recordings, including new and remastered CDs, wi

All the great geniuses of the world have at least one thing in common---the ability to visualize powerful images. Einstein came up with great theories through images of physical light. Brahms visualized the inner light before he composed. Great business leaders always report they began their enterprises with a vision. Judith Cornell's proven techniques can awaken anyone's inner vision and help the

This updated edition of the classic mind training exercises that became the bible of consciousness exploration for a generation extends the usefulness of the "games" into corporate, educational, therapeutic, and community settings. A set of "Applications" for each cycle of games gives clear instructions for their use by teachers, therapists, workshop leaders, corporate trainers, church and communi

Working and would-be writers, photographers, painters, journal keepers, sculptors, musicians, poets, and creative folk in every field will find inspiration and practical suggestions in this joyous book. This complete course in creative expression is based on Jan Phillips' smash "Marry Your Muse" workshops, and was chosen a Ben Franklin Award gold medal winner for 1997.In Part One, the stirring aff

Spiritual muscles are the life-enhancing inner qualities that make up our spiritual being. This complete yoga program includes postures, breathing exercises, and relaxation techniques to strengthen twelve inner qualities: awareness, acceptance, focus, flexibility, balance, confidence, peace, strength, compassion, energy, playfulness, and connectedness. The book's premise is simple: Developing a mo

Feng shui means "the flow of things." In this breakthrough book, the Chinese principles of energy flow, usually applied to arranging one's home, are extended to the most intimate house we inhabit our human body. As Daniel Santos learns from three fascinating teachers to balance the energies of body and mind according to feng shui principles, he guides readers on a profound journey of self-discover

'Most people who journal use words. But words come from the left brain, which interprets experiences through our learned beliefs and expectations. As this breakthrough book demonstrates, there is a more effective way to journal---using images. Simple drawings, crayon art, even doodles and stick figures can help anyone---even those who believe they "can't draw"---move beyond thought into deep reach

An introduction to "Living the Questions." We can be happy in spite of hardship, heartbreak, or a job we hate. Pie-in-the-sky? This down-to-earth guy shows us how. When personal tragedy struck, Howard Cushnir already knew the Zen practice of staying in the moment. But he wasn't prepared for the gift of grace he received. One day, all but lost, he was suddenly suffused with a complete sense of well

This ground-breaking book helps us discover all the ways we are smart. Based on three decades of teaching and research, it shows that we have at least ten kinds of aptitude---emotional and behavioral as well as mental. Personal stories and simple exercises teach us to access all ten, including: Spatial intelligence to pre-visualize important new projects; Motivational intelligence to light your cr

"From Sacred Theatre to sacralizing your life's story, Peggy Rubin takes you through an engaging and wonderful process that will expand your perspective in a myriad of ways and enrich your journey forever. We love this book." —Donna Eden and David Feinstein, authors of Energy Medicine "Each of the arts offers models for the composing of lives, but, as Peggy Rubin demonstrates, theater perhaps most

Yoga props, videos, designer clothing, weight-loss programs — author Tom Pilarzyk believes that something essential has been lost as the 5,000-year-old spiritual practice has morphed into a billion pop culture phenomenon. This book argues persuasively for a return to yoga's roots: maintaining daily intention, welcoming difficulties that test resolve, keeping the heart open, making positive shifts