Social sciences

In HEALING FROM DEPRESSION, Douglas Bloch shares his struggle to stay alive amidst overwhelming despair and out-of-control anxiety attacks and explains how the power of prayer and other holistic approaches ultimately led to his recovery. As one of the millions of people who suffer from depression, Bloch could not be helped by so-called “miracle” drugs. Therefore, he had to seek out conventional an

Do you believe in magic? Even if you don't, you probably 'think magically' sometimes. We touch wood to stop bad things happening, or take a lucky object to a job interview or exam in an irrational attempt to influence the outcome. Spellbound: Magic, Ritual & Witchcraft was the first exhibition to examine how magical thinking has been practised over the centuries. With exquisitely engraved rings

Jessica Williams revisits her classic series of snapshots of life in the twentyfirst century. Revised and updated with lots of new material, this book is every bit as vital as the first edition. From the inequalities and absurdities of the socalled developed world to the vast scale of suffering wreaked by war, famine, and AIDS in developing countries, it paints a picture of incredible contrasts.

In the gut-wrenching stories of patients told by psychologist Dr. Caroline Sakai in this riveting book, you'll see the full range of human misery. Stories range from that of Josh, suicidal after fighting depression for years to Angelique, whose entire village was slaughtered during the Rwandan genocide. Yet both Josh and Angelique, as well as two dozen others whose cases are told in fascinating de

Can psychedelic drugs help us tackle the biggest problems we face globally? Can they heal the cultural, spiritual, and political wounds we’re wrestling with? Psychedelics have hit the mainstream as powerful new mental health treatments. But as clinicians explore what these molecules can do for our individual minds, The Bigger Picture goes further to illuminate how psychedelics can help us find

An updated edition of the popular dyslexia book by Brock and Fernette Eide, with a wealth of new material and an improved dyslexic-friendly design. ‘Far from holding you back in life, the latest neuroscience suggests dyslexia maybe a real advantage — we just need to think about it differently.’ HEALTHY Magazine What if we viewed dyslexia as a learning and processing style rather than a disor

THE INTERNATIONAL BEST-SELLER. Read the incredible account of one woman's near-death experience and discover an enlightening perspective on life, freedom, consciousness, and purpose. When Anke Evertz is suddenly engulfed in flames in front of her fireplace, she thinks she's going to die. She knows that the worst is about to happen and there's nothing she can do to stop it. But instead of panick

Discover who you really are in this fascinating personality test box set, including a full-colour book on Carl Jung's personality psychology and accompanying quiz cards. Carl Jung was a highly influential psychologist and the original thinker behind introverted and extroverted personality types. His ideas formed the basis of the famous Myers-Briggs personality test, and his personality classif

Victor Sanchez offers us a rare glimpse into the life and practice of Toltec spiritual warriors. Tracing their lineage to a time before the Aztec, the Toltec recognize Earth as a living being, share a profound communion with their land, and demonstrate unusual powers of perception.

Geoffrey Ashe's book on this legendary figure offers a succession of surprises. The Merlin of legend was born to be a magician. He was 'immaculately' conceived and was able to interpret dreams and utter prophecies. Even his fate was imbued with magic. Like Arthur, he acquired immortality and sleeps on Bardsey Island, in a subterranean chamber with nine companions. Ashe reveals the man behind the

Superb, in-depth survey explores animism, totemism, fetishism, creation myths, Egyptian priesthood, numerous deities, alchemy, Egyptian art and magic, other fascinating topics. Includes over 50 photographs and illustrations.

Empowering life lessons from myths and monsters. Wonder at Medusa's potent venom, Circe's fierce sorcery and Athena rising up over Olympus, as Nikita Gill majestically explores the untold stories of the life bringers, warriors, creators, survivors and destroyers that shook the world - the great Greek Goddesses. Vividly re-imagined and beautifully illustrated, step into an ancient world trans

UFO sightings and alien abductions, mystical experiences and psychic phenomena, the near-death and the out-of-body experience--millions of ordinary people around the world report experiencing these events at some point in their lives. Yet, because there is no accepted scientific theory to explain the paranormal, the events--and the people who report them--are ridiculed and dismissed. The probl

After his father suffered a massive stroke and his mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, Jim Comer found himself an overnight "parent" at the age of 51. When he walked into his father's hospital room everyone looked to him as the "man who knew all the answers." He soon realized he didn't even know the questions. In ten years of caregiving, Comer has not only learned the questions he has lived

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

A recent study found that four out of ten students say they endure stress often. And, most shocking of all, nearly 50 percent say they feel stressed all of the time! Using Lynn Grabhorn, best-selling author of 'Excuse Me, Your Life is Waiting' as the jumping-off point, Doreen Banaszak, author of ' Excuse Me, Your Life is Now.' and Sebastian Oddo have written an invaluable guide for college student

From Christian true believers in the Apocalypse and the Rapture, to New Age enthusiasts of prophecies concerning the year 2012, Doomsday lore has become a staple of our cultural life. Yet, no matter how many times the predicted end of the world fails to materialise, the belief remains robust. Felser traces Doomsday End myths throughout history to discover why and how we are obsessed with apocalypt

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

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

As autism rates in children continue to rise parents are scrambling to find effective treatment methods.THE NATURAL MEDICINE GUIDE TO AUTISM offers answers by exploring a range of effective treatment options and the possibility of a positive outcome via natural medicine therapies.The book covers the basics of autism what it is and what causes it— and the factors that are often involved in the diso