Social sciences

At the dawn of a new millennium we are rapidly approaching environmental and social crises on a massive global scale. Cries have risen from every corner of the world to challenge the ravaging of Earth and many of her peoples. IN LEGENDS OF THE STAR ANCESTORS traditional wisdomkeepers from diverse cultures share their insights into how Earth's current crisis is part of a larger cosmic plan for the

A compilation of the teachings of Quetzalcoatl, avatar of the Toltecs, reconstructed from original source texts and the legends told at his birthplace in Amatlan, Morelos, Mexico. • The first complete historical account of the life and teachings of Quetzalcoatl, the most important figure in Mesoamerican spirituality. • Includes 86 chronological teaching stories accompanied by 27 codex

The Four Directions the four seasons and the four elements that make up the sacred hoop of the full circle must be in right relationship with one another or disharmony will result. Native American ritual has always emphasised the restoration of balance through ceremonies that provide a forum for learning transition and expressions of personal growth. Now Cherokee authors J. T. and Michael Garrett

A practical guide to the medicinal uses of over 450 plants and herbs as applied in the traditional practices of the Cherokee. • Details the uses of over 450 plants for the treatment of over 120 ailments. • Written by the coauthor of Medicine of the Cherokee (40,000 copies sold). • Explains the healing elements of the Four Directions and the plants associated with them. &bull

Hildegard of Bingen (1098-1179) was an extraordinary woman living in the Rhineland valley during most of the twelfth century. Besides being the abbess of a large and influential Benedictine abbey, she was a prominent preacher, healer, scientist and artist. She was also a composer and theologian, writing nine books on theology, medicine, science and physiology as well as 70 poems and an opera. At t

In TIME AND THE TECHNOSPHERE Argüelles shows that in order for us to survive and not destroy Earth's ability to sustain life we must change our definition of time and adopt a natural harmonic calendar based on the 13-moon 28-day cycle. Humanity deviated from this natural time 5000 years ago. The creation of the 12-month Gregorian calendar and the 60-minute hour of the mechanical clock has subjecte

Psychosomatic medicine has moved from the fringes to a position of complete respectability. Even the most conservative physicians and scientists realise that mind and body are an integral whole, each capable of affecting the other. In this book, the founder of Acoustic Brain Research takes psychosomatics one step further, moving into the fascinating field of pyschoacoustics. Through the use of hyp

Joyfully Together contains a wealth of ideas, thoughts, and practical suggestions on how to live happily with other people. The wisdom in this book draws from ancient Buddhist traditions to solve conflicts large and small. Thich Nhat Hanh explores the spiritual, emotional, and practical aspects of developing a community for life. He shows how using nonviolent communication can resolve difficulties

In this highly anticipated Buddhist perspective on resolving conflict, Nobel Peace Prize nominee Thich Nhat Hanh demonstrates how a real peace process is based on spiritual,not political strength. Inspired by an ongoing Buddhist retreat project for Israelis and Palestinians, this book offers practical ways to handle our strong emotions and misperceptions and provides a possible way out of the ongo

Keeping the Peacespeaks to all of us who work in difficult, people-oriented jobs and shows us how to turn environments that are often filled with anger, stress, and frustration into islands of peace. Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh creates a revolutionary definition of public service that includes all of us. He challenges us to transform the way we think about our work and offers eleven key practices t

In a time of terrorism and uncertainty, how can any of us feel truly safe? Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh looks at the real roots of terrorism and fear and offers the way out: a path of compassion and open-heartedness. In this unique book, Thich Nhat Hanh teaches that we will only be safe when we acknowledge our real enemies, not other human beings, but our own ignorance, discrimination, fear, craving

Is there a mystical consciousness particularly natural to women?And if so, what role is it playing in the spiritual evolution of our world?To answer these questions, Hilary Hart travelled across the world meeting with contemporary mystics from a variety of traditions including Lakota Sioux, Sufism, Buddhism and West-African shamanism. The revelations of feminine wisdom offered from these encounter

What makes geniuses different from the rest of us? What is the difference between a prodigy and a genius? Are geniuses born or made? What is creative vision and where does it come from? What are the secrets of talent? And why do great creators seem to have so many oppositions in their personalities?In this mind-expanding investigation of creativity, John Briggs reveals that there is no special tra

n the eighty years since Marcel Duchamp drew a moustache on a copy of the Mona Lisa, the dissolving of cultural forms has intensified to the point that there is no longer an absolute, a "proper" form, anywhere. This generalized breakdown is evident in social and moral codes, in gender distinctions and personal relationships, in politics and economics, in literature, music, dance, painting, and arc

A spiritual master's perspective on why our civilisation is being shaken where humanity makes its mistakes - and his prediction of the outcome. Increasing uncertainty Global unrest shocking events. What next? What's the fate of our world? If we pray for peace how will our prayers be answered? What can we do? PRAYER FOR LIFE is a plea for us to wake up to the appalling truth of our situation and to

This common fear is purely a state of mind, and overcoming the fear of flying phobia is very important in this day and age of easy travel. The tracks have been designed to help listeners let go of anxiety and to overcome their fears by using powerful desensitization techniques and post-hypnotic suggestions.

Explains the heretical spiritual beliefs of the Knights Templar and the Rex Deus families and examines their role in the loss of the Holy Land. This book charts their achievements in a range of endeavours, from building castles and cathedrals to laying the foundations of the modern marketplace.

Have you noticed something about every “100 Greatest Movies Ever Made,” or “100 Films to See Before You Die” list? The people in those movies … they’re almost all men. With so much incredible cinema to choose from, there’s only so many movies you can watch about bunch of white guys struggling with their daddy issues, right?It’s time to push past the male gatekeepers of what makes a movie “great” o

This book is an accessible and comprehensive primer to the main gods and goddesses from across the world--from Aztec to Greek, Celtic to African, and all the gods and goddesses in between--along with their myths, rituals, and influence on popular culture. Discover the feuding goddesses of Babylon, witness the great love affair of the Egyptian creator gods, travel with the West African goddess f

Artist, activist, and influencer Laetitia Ky, known for sculpting her own hair to create powerful and joyful artwork that embraces the beauty of Black hair and style, the fight for social justice, and the journey toward self-love, tells her personal story that fans have been waiting for, through words and photos. Laetitia Ky is a self-described polyvalent artist and a one-of-a-kind creative voi