Philosophy and Religion

Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains. This elegant collector's edition presents Jean-Jacques Rousseau's classic philosophical work, The Social Contract, featuring gold cover embossing and gilded page-edges. The Social Contract is one of the most influential studies of political philosophy ever made, presenting a radical vision of how society should be organised to ensure the libert

Explore the writings and ideas of literary legend George Orwell with this handy hardback guide, complete with helpful summaries, diagrams and illustrations. George Orwell is considered one of the greatest writers and thinkers of the 20th century, best known for his incisive political critiques in his celebrated novels Animal Farm and 1984. This comprehensive guide explores Orwell's position on

This beautiful hardback edition brings together myths and legends from Norse mythology, presented with gold cover embossing and stencilled page edges. Inside you'll find the tale of Odin's search for wisdom, the making of Thor's hammer - and its loss and rediscovery. Curated by Emilie K. Baker, there are stories of magic swords, treasure hoards and the legendary Valkyrie. And there is romance

Keep the timeless teachings of Stoic philosophy in your pocket with this handy hardback guide, complete with accessible summaries, diagrams and illustrations. The philosophy of stoicism emphasizes self-control, the pursuit of virtue, and the importance of living in accordance with nature. Amidst the frantic chaos of modern life, the ancient philosophy of stoicism can provide a hugely valuable t

This handsome hardback edition presents the classic Buddhist text, The Tibetan Book of the Dead, featuring silver cover embossing and gilded page-edges. Said to have its origins in the 'treasure texts' that were supposedly hidden away by Padmasambhava, the Lotus Guru, in Tibet in the 8th century, The Tibetan Book of the Dead was traditionally read aloud to the dying or recently deceased as a gu

This handsome hardback edition presents Friedrich Nietzsche's classic philosophical work, On the Genealogy of Morals, featuring gold cover embossing and gilded page-edges. In this daring and insightful work, Nietzsche lays bare the hypocrisies at the foundations of our ideas of morality. Considering ideas of good and evil, guilt and conscience, and law and violence along the way, On the Genealo

This handsome hardback edition presents Friedrich Nietzsche's classic philosophical work, Human, All Too Human, featuring gold cover embossing and gilded page-edges. Ranging from a few words to a few pages, the aphorisms in Human, All Too Human present Friedrich Nietzsche's thoughts on a variety of subjects, including the nature of reality (metaphysics); moral feelings, especially the concepts

A groundbreaking and detailed presentation of the rich system of meditation traditions that have come to us through the Pali tradition of Buddhism. Meditations of the Pali Tradition, from consummate scholar of Pali Buddhism L. S. Cousins, explores the history of meditation practice in early or Pali Buddhism, which was established in various parts of South and Central Asia from the time of the Bud

Tibetan Buddhist practice isn't just sitting in silent meditation, it's developing fresh attitudes that align our minds with reality. Includes three new translations of Atisha´s source material. In this book, B. Alan Wallace explains a fundamental type of mental training that is designed to shift our attitudes so that our minds become pure wellsprings of joy instead of murky pools of problem

Winner of the 2012 National Translation Award “What Sinan [Antoon] has done with In the Presence of Absence is a kind of miraculous work of dedication and love. Reading this volume is sheer enjoyment and sublimity.” —Saadi Yousef “There are two maps of Palestine that politicians will never manage to forfeit: the one kept in the memories of Palestinian refugees, and tha

“No se trata de un libro escrito por mí, sino que me ha ocurrido a mí”. —Neale Donald Walsch   Había llegado al límite. Se encontraba en ese momento en que el dolor —el peor dolor, el que produce la soledad de espíritu —amenazaba con llevarle a la más terrible desesperación. ¿Qué mejor prueba podía ten

Sencilla, clara y esperanzadora, la magnífica última parte de Conversaciones con Dios.  El diálogo evoluciona. El universo evoluciona en todas sus dimensiones y está compuesto por seres sintientes, cada uno de ellos rodeado por una misma misión: el deseo de expresar y vivir su Naturaleza Verdadera y su Identidad Verdadera. Y en esta deslumbrante obra, Neale

'A brilliant work of intellectual interpretation by our foremost historian of Enlightenment ideas. Whatmore rescues the Enlightenment from today's circular debates and places it where it belongs: in the pulsing, chaotic era of its genesis and demise' Christopher de Bellaigue

The Enlightenment is popularly seen as the Age of Reason, a key moment in human history when ideals suc

Michael Kenna´s black-and-white photographs of Buddha statues featured in this book are a restorative, inspiring antidote to a chaotic modern world. Michael Kenna is celebrated for his mysterious and exquisite black-and-white natural and industrial landscapes. He is especially revered for his images of Asia, where he has traveled to some of the world's most beautiful locations. It is no wonder th

Down-to-earth wisdom on how to live a life of authenticity and spiritual integrity, from one of the West´s most respected teachers of vipassana meditation. How does dharma wisdom show up in our lives every day? This collection of teachings by the beloved Insight Meditation teacher Larry Rosenberg offers clear, down-to-earth guidance on learning how to live a life informed by Buddhism—throug

From Paulo Coelho, the renowned author of The Alchemist, comes a deeply moving and poetic novel that explores the timeless depths of love, forgiveness, and self-discovery By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept tells the heartfelt story of Pilar, a strong yet guarded woman, and her childhood friend, now a charismatic spiritual leader. Reuniting after eleven years, their relationship takes

For many contemporary witchcraft traditions, the art of magic is intertwined with the energy of the elements. With brilliant contributions from members of the international Reclaiming community, this book shares spells, exercises, and practices designed to help you find the magic within yourself and renew your connection to the source of your power. Deeply poetic and rich with passion, this book h

Lucid dreams stand out from ordinary dreams in the meaning andclarity that they can bring us. Learn to control these dreams and access times, places, andinformation usually hidden from our senses. In Programming Your Lucid Dreams,discover accessible exercises and insights that will enable youto self-direct your lucid dreams to their fullest potential. Learn how to • understand spontaneous

One of the world's great meditation teachers offers thirty-four guided exercises that will bring both beginning and experienced practitioners into closer touch with their bodies, their inner selves, their families, and the world. Compassionate and wise, Thich Nhat Hanh's healing words help us acknowledge and dissolve anger and separation by illuminating the way toward the miracle of mindfulness.

A guide to awakening buddha mind for the contemporary Zen practitioner. In the words of Eihei Dōgen, the thirteenth-century Buddhist monk who introduced the Sōtō school of Zen to Japan, “To study the Buddha way is to study the self. To study the self is to forget the self. To forget the self is to be actualized by myriad things.” Centuries later, these enigmatic words from his semi