Social sciences

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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.

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

Discover how to use your dreams to find guidance, security and success, and reveal insightful answers to your questions with the easy five-step process. Everyone dreams, both literally and metaphorically. But most people don’t know that their dreams can be used for personal development. Enter dream incubation, an ancient practice that has been used by many cultures throughout history. Dream i

This moving memoir follows a journalist and filmmaker as she finds her purpose in advocacy for the Asian elephants in her hometown of Kerala, India. Foreword by Jane Goodall. 'I was shocked, saddened and angered by the cruelty towards the elephants who are forced to take part in religious ceremonies - cruelty that is described in this extraordinary book. I was amazed and moved by the courage shown

It has been ten years since Kumeka, Master of the Eighth Ray, introduced himself to Diana Cooper and began to meld his consciousness with hers. A Little Light on Ascension presented the information he impressed on Diana at the time, but since then, much has changed on our planet, and Kumeka has recently imparted further information. This knowledge, previously offered to just a few, is now availa

The magical, mythical beings of pure energy known as unicorns stand ready to help and guide humanity in this beautiful deck of affirmations, which features a unique unicorn on every card. By attuning to the pack and drawing a card, users gain access to the wisdom of unicorns to help with meditation or daily navigation. The simple messages of guidance and inspiration will be welcome to both adults

Based on the teachings of the 12 archangels of Atlantis, this spiritual resource reveals how to become aligned with their power and wisdom. The 12 angels are depicted through extraordinary illustrations that accompany their written message, and each angel is mirrored by a priest-scientist that contributes to its divine energy. A series of exercises awakens the archetypal guidance of each incredibl

ANGELS OF ATLANTIS ORACLE CARDS are inspired by the Twelve Archangels of Atlantis. The cards, like the angels, appear as loving, wise guides providing powerful counsel in order to heal our lives. These Archangels enchanted the elixir of well-being into existence that allowed Atlantis to flourish harmoniously for thousands of years.Familiarising yourself with the 44 characteristics of these ancient

A powerful deck of oracle cards combining the insight and wisdom of ancient Greece with iconic images from the world of art · Consult the gods and goddesses of the Greek pantheon and receive their spiritual guidance and wisdom, as part of your soul's awakening and growth· Includes a 128-page guidebook and 50 full-colour cards featuring a treasury of old art images, beautifully enhanced by illustra

Full of esoteric healing methods INNER CHILD CARDS WORKBOOK shows us how make life choices by gleaning wisdom from our favourite fairy tales.