Social sciences

The third New York Times bestseller in John Lithgow’s satirical poetry series.

A combination of therapy and expertise in literature, this book explains the six archetypes derived from 4,000 years of literature and how they may guide unhappy people seeking meaning in their lives. Holding up the great books as the best way to understand these timeless story elements, the discussion devotes a chapter to each of the six archetypes: ...

Newly updated to showcase color photographs, this spiritual classic presents the history and philosophy of Scotland's Findhorn Community.

CHANGE YOUR STORY, CHANGE YOUR LIFE is a practical self-help guide to personal transformation using traditional shamanic techniques combined with journalling and Carl Greer's method for dialoguing that draws upon Jungian active imagination.

In the Golden Age of Atlantis, the people all had 12 operational chakras and 12 strands of DNA. It is time now for these to be re-instated. Diana Cooper explains the purpose of each one, how they operate and how to keep them open. Then she takes you into two life changing meditations to: ...

Rooted firmly in eco-spirituality, this guide to reconnecting with edible nature focuses on how modern people can regain Spirit in food individually and collectively. The author provides a background on the emergence of agriculture and the declining connection with food as society evolved, particularly during times of war and scrutinises today's “conventional” farming that relies upon deadly ...

A companion volume to the Encyclopedia of Thai Massage, this interactive teaching tool provides an overview of the basic course for classic Thai massage routines. Instructors who have had to create their own study guides will welcome this timesaving accessory and students will appreciate the thoughtful design that allows room for taking notes, as well as links to images and pages in the original ...

"What do Angela Merkel, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Christine Lagarde, Oprah Winfrey, Sheryl Sandberg, JK Rowling and Beyoncé have in common?" was the headline in the English newspaper The Observer in 2014. "Other than riding high in Forbes list of the world's most powerful women," journalist Tracy McVeigh wrote in answer to her own question, "they are also all firstborn children in their families.

Game Theory is the study of co-operation and the underlying strategies that shape human behaviour. In Rock, Paper, Scissors, Len Fisher unearths the wide-ranging applications for this science, and ...

Native American wisdom as a way of life. This unique introduction to Native American sacred teachings offers a powerful resource for problem-solving on all fronts, whether at home, at work or in relationships.