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The Right Side of History: How Reason and Moral Purpose Made the West Great

Ben Shapiro · Broadside Books
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover

America has a God-shaped hole in its heart, argues New York Times bestselling author Ben Shapiro, and we shouldn't fill it with politics and hate.In 2016, Ben Shapiro spoke at UC Berkeley. Hundreds of police officers were required from 10 UC campuses across the state to protect his speech,...
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The Little Book of Being: Practices and Guidance for Uncovering Your Natural Awareness

Diana Winston · Sounds True
Pages: 248
Format: Paperback

A practical guide to experiencing natural awareness - an effortless and spacious state of resting in the depth or our being. Do you recall, as a child, being enthralled by a drifting cloud, a rain-soaked leaf, a wandering ladybug? Or suddenly having a sense of timelessness, contentment,...
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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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