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The Jews of Iran: Chapters in Their History and Cultural Heritage

David Yeroushalmi · Mazda Pub
Pages: 276
Format: Paperback

The present work provides a historical overview of Jews living on Iranian soil and offers studies dealing with specific facets of their centuries old cultural heritage. Divided into two separate but closely related parts, the book consists of eight chapters. Part one, History and Community,...
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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...
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No Recipe: Cooking as Spiritual Practice

Edward Espe Brown · Sounds True
Pages: 248
Format: Paperback

Discover How to Cook - with Your Senses, Your Hands, and Your Heart "Making your love manifest, transforming your spirit, good heart, and able hands into food is a great undertaking," writes renowned chef and Zen priest Edward Espe Brown, "one that will nourish you in the doing,...
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The Human Instinct: How We Evolved to Have Reason, Consciousness, and Free Will

Kenneth R Miller · Simon & Schuster
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover

A radical, optimistic exploration of how humans evolved to develop reason, consciousness, and free will.Lately, the most passionate advocates of the theory of evolution seem to present it as bad news. Scientists such as Richard Dawkins, Lawrence Krauss, and Sam Harris tell us that our most...
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The Wisdom of the Tao: Ancient Stories that Delight, Inform, and Inspire

DENG MING-DAO · Hampton Roads Publishing
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback

Taoism is an ancient Chinese philosophy that emphasizes living in harmony with the universe. It is a tradition that has become widely popular in Europe and North America over the past fifty years -- largely through its core text, the Tao Te Ching.The Wisdom of the Tao is filled with over...
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Saudi, Inc.: The Arabian Kingdom's Pursuit of Profit and Power

ELLEN R WALD · Pegasus Books
Pages: 448
Format: Hardcover

A history of the most profitable company in the world, Saudi Aramco, and the story behind the family that ruthlessly maneuvered to control this multi-trillion dollar enterprise.The Saudi royal family and Aramco leadership are, and almost always have been, motivated by ambitions of long-term...
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Replacing Darwin: The New Origin of Species

Nathaniel T Jeanson · Master Books
Pages: 336
Format: Hardcover

If Darwin were to examine the evidence today using modern science, would his conclusions be the same? Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species, published over 150 years ago, is considered one of history's most influential books and continues to serve as the foundation of thought...
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Starting from Scratch

Kate Lloyd · Harvest House Publishers
Pages: 352
Format: Paperback

An Old Flame Brings a Spark of New HopeEn Alt Maedel - an old maid. At age twenty-nine, that's what Eva Lapp considers herself. And who could argue with her? Finding a good Amish husband at her age will be next to impossible. Plus, Eva's unwarranted bad reputation in Lancaster County...
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Scientology in Popular Culture: Influences and Struggles for Legitimacy

Stephen A Kent · Praeger
Pages: 408
Format: Hardcover

This multidisciplinary study of Scientology examines the organization and the controversies around it through the lens of popular culture, referencing movies, television, print, and the Internet -- an unusual perspective that will engage a wide range of readers and researchers.* Discusses...
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Bridging Two Realms: Learn to Communicate with Your Loved Ones on the Other-Side

JOHN HOLLAND · Hay House, Inc.
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback

There could be many reasons why you're drawn to this book - or perhaps synchronicity had a part to play in that this book somehow found you! Are you looking for answers as to what happens to your loved ones after they've passed? Perhaps you're wondering what you should do after...
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