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This Life: Secular Faith and Spiritual Freedom

Martin Hägglund · Pantheon
Pages: 464
Format: Hardcover

A profound, original, and accessible book that offers a new secular vision of how we can lead our lives. Ranging from fundamental existential questions to the most pressing social issues of our time, This Life shows why our commitment to freedom and democracy should lead us beyond both...
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The Alchemist

Paulo Coelho · HarperOne
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback

Note: Item has rough Cut edges(Edges are cut improperly intentionally by the manufacturer) A special 25th anniversary edition of the extraordinary international bestseller, including a new Foreword by Paulo Coelho. Combining magic, mysticism, wisdom and wonder into an inspiring tale...
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The Four Horsemen: The Conversation That Sparked an Atheist Revolution

Christopher Hitchens · Random House
Pages: 160
Format: Hardcover

In 2007, Christopher Hitchens, Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, and Daniel Dennett filmed a landmark discussion about modern atheism. The video went viral. Now in print for the first time, the transcript of their conversation is illuminated by new essays from three of the original participants...
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Zen beyond Mindfulness: Using Buddhist and Modern Psychology for Transformational Practice

Jules Shuzen Harris · Shambhala
Pages: 184
Format: Paperback

An effective new approach to Buddhist practice that combines the rigor of traditional meditation and study with the psychological support necessary for practice in modern life.Zen teacher Jules Shuzen Harris argues that contemporary American Buddhists face two primary challenges: (1) "spiritual...
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Consider the Women: A Provocative Guide to Three Matriarchs of the Bible

Debbie Blue · Eerdmans
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback

A timely and compelling new look at three key women in the biblical narrative Among the mostly male-dominated narratives in Scripture, the stories of women can be game-changing. In this book Debbie Blue looks closely at Hagar (mother of Islam) , Esther (Jewish heroine) , and Mary...
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The Lost Gutenberg: The Astounding Story of One Book's Five-Hundred-Year Odyssey

Margaret Leslie Davis · TarcherPerigee
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover

The never-before-told story of one extremely rare copy of the Gutenberg Bible, and its impact on the lives of the fanatical few who were lucky enough to own it.For rare-book collectors, an original copy of the Gutenberg Bible--of which there are fewer than 50 in existence--represents the ultimate...
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Chasing American Monsters: Creatures, Cryptids, and Hairy Beasts

Jason Offutt · Llewellyn Publications
Pages: 312
Format: Paperback

From Alabama to Wyoming and every state in between, the United States is crawling with monsters lurking in the dark corners, just waiting for the right moment to scare the pants off unsuspecting victims. This eye-opening book is a state-by-state guide to monsters, myths, cryptids, and things...
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Mindfulness and Intimacy

Ben Connelly · Wisdom Publications
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback

Go beyond mere mindfulness - and deepen your connection to your self, the people in your life, and the world around you.Mindfulness is an ancient and powerful practice of awareness and nonjudgmental discernment that can help us ground ourselves in the present moment, with the world and our lives...
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Witchcraft Activism: A Toolkit for Magical Resistance

David Salisbury · Weiser Books
Pages: 192
Format: Paperback

The first hands-on guide to witchcraft activism with practical tips on everything from joining activist groups to conjuring spells for self-protectionThere is a movement on the rise, one that brings the worlds of social justice and political activism together with the practice of witchcraft....
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HausMagick: Transform Your Home with Witchcraft

Erica Feldmann · HarperOne
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover

Harness the power of magic to create a beautiful, healing living space with this unique illustrated guide from the founder of HausWitch, the popular Salem, Massachusetts, store and online lifestyle brand.Anyone looking to put together their ideal home - full of beauty, comfort, protection,...
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