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Integral Buddhism: And the Future of Spirituality

Ken Wilber · Shambhala
Pages: 176
Format: Paperback

An edifying view of Buddhism from one of today's leading philosophers: a look at its history and foundational teachings, how it fits into modern society, and how it (and other world religions) will evolve.What might religion look like in the future? Our era of evolution in social consciousness...
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The Jewish Joke: A Short History?with Punchlines

DEVORAH BAUM · Pegasus Books
Pages: 208
Format: Hardcover

Heard the one about the Rabbi and the cow from Minsk? Look no further than this witty compendium, a fascinating and revealing celebration of the great Jewish Joke.Comedy is full of famously funny Jews, from Groucho Marx to Sarah Silverman, from Larry David to Jerry Seinfeld. This smart...
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Science and Spiritual Practices: Transformative Experiences and Their Effects on Our Bodies, Brains, and Health

Rupert Sheldrake · Counterpoint
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover

"Few people today could have brought forth Science and Spiritual Practices other than the phenomenal Rupert Sheldrake . . . We should listen attentively when a person who has walked the path of integration so faithfully speaks." -- MARC HANDLEY ANDRUS, Eighth Episcopal Bishop...
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The Mind of God: Neuroscience, Faith, and a Search for the Soul

JAY LOMBARD · Harmony
Pages: 272
Format: Hardcover

For fans of Deepak Chopra, Rudy Tanzi, and Andrew Newberg. A renowned behavioral neurologist provides insights to some of the most curious spiritual questions we all face. Is there a God?It's a question billions of people have asked since the dawn of time. You would think by now we'd...
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The Heartfulness Way: Heart-Based Meditations for Spiritual Transformation

Kamlesh D. Patel · Reveal Press
Pages: 232
Format: Paperback

Heartfulness is an ideal, a spiritual way of living by and from the heart that is inclusive of all ideologies, beliefs, and religions. In this heart-centered book, a student in conversation with his teacher, Kamlesh D. Patel - affectionately known as Daaji, the fourth and current spiritual...
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The Spiritual Nature of Animals: A Country Vet Explores the Wisdom, Compassion, and Souls of Animals

Karlene Stange DVM · New World Library
Pages: 336
Format: Paperback

Vets in rural practice face especially difficult illnesses, physical conditions, and emotional trials. Their work environment is not that of dog and cat vets who see their "patients" in sterile urban offices. Dr. Karlene Stange embraced these difficulties because her work led her to spiritual...
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From Bacteria to Bach and Back: The Evolution of Minds

Daniel C Dennett · Norton, W. W. & Company, Inc.
Pages: 496
Format: Hardcover

One of America's foremost philosophers offers a major new account of the origins of the conscious mind.How did we come to have minds?For centuries, this question has intrigued psychologists, physicists, poets, and philosophers, who have wondered how the human mind developed its unrivaled...
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Practical Meditation: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide

DK. · DK
Pages: 192
Format: Paperback

Learn on-the-go meditation techniques to improve your concentration and memory and enhance your self-esteem, using this unique visual guide.Follow the clear, step-by-step instructions anytime, anywhere--at home, on the beach, or on a business trip. Practice meditations sitting on a simple,...
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Norman: The Doll That Needed to Be Locked Away

STEPHEN LANCASTER · Llewellyn Publications
Pages: 240
Format: Paperback

When paranormal investigator Stephen Lancaster brought home an old doll from an antique shop, he had no idea what bizarre and terrifying things were about to occur. From Day One, Norman the doll raised Hell. He caused sudden infestations of rats and spiders. He frightened dogs and put children...
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Mindful Money: Simple Practices for Reaching Your Financial Goals and Increasing Your Happiness Dividend

Jonathan K Deyoe · New World Library
Pages: 304
Format: Print book

Is it possible to be a conscientious citizen of the world and grow wealth? The author, a Buddhist and a financial planner says "yes" and shows exactly how. DeYoe shows how money drives so many of our decisions. But while we worry about earning it, spending it, and saving it, few of us face...
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Tea Leaf Reading: Discover Your Fortune in the Bottom of a Cup

JACQUELINE TOWERS · Hampton Roads Publishing
Pages: 176
Format: Paperback

The ancient practice of tea leaf reading is one of the easiest forms of divination to learn -- all it takes is tea leaves, some hot water, and a creative mind!The leaves left at the bottom of the cup of tea can form symbols and images -- much like the shapes we often see in cloud formations...
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Strong for a Moment Like This: The Daily Devotions of Hillary Rodham Clinton

WILLIAM S SHILLADY · Abingdon Press
Pages: 416
Format: Hardcover

Few people know that during the 2016 presidential campaign, former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton received a devotion every day. Over the course of those 20 months, Rev. Dr. Bill Shillady - a pastoral friend of Clinton's - and a small team of other pastors provided the Democratic...
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Ghosts of the Civil War: Exploring the Paranormal History of America's Deadliest War

Rich Newman · Llewellyn Publications
Pages: 336
Format: Paperback

The Civil War left behind unforgettable stories of brave soldiers, heartbroken families, violent battles . . . and a paranormal legacy that continues to fascinate and scare us more than 150 years after the war ended. Paranormal investigator Rich Newman presents over 160 different locations...
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Moral Combat: How Sex Divided American Christians and Fractured American Politics

R Marie Griffith · Basic Books
Pages: 416
Format: Hardcover

From an esteemed scholar of American religion and sexuality, a sweeping account of the century of religious conflict that produced our culture wars Gay marriage, transgender rights, birth control--sex is at the heart of many of the most divisive political issues of our age. The origins...
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Poltergeists and Other Hauntings

Rupert Matthews · Chartwell Books
Pages: 208
Format: Hardcover

Tales of haunting, witches and the underworld.
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