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Living Hinduism: Scriptures. Philosophy. Practices

SAMARPAN. · Niyogi Books
Pages: 240
Format: Paperback

* Highlights the scriptures, philosophy and practices living Hinduism* Encapsulates the essence of Hinduism* A product of long years of studying, learning and practicingHinduism is neither an organized religion nor a proselytizing one. It is often described as a way of life, which gently...
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Crystals for Karmic Healing: Transform Your Future by Releasing Your Past

Nicholas Pearson · Destiny Books
Pages: 288
Format: Print book

A detailed guide for using crystals and gemstones to resolve negative karma and discover your soul's purpose* Details the spiritual and chemical interpretations of more than 50 healing stones as well as fossils, flint, and amber* Offers advanced crystal exercises for past-life regression,...
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Future Sacred: The Connected Creativity of Nature

Julie J. Morley · Park Street Press
Pages: 272
Format: Paperback

Reveals how our survival depends on embracing complexity consciousness and relating to nature and all life as sacred * Rejects the "survival of the fittest" narrative in favor of sacred symbiosis, creative cooperation, interdependence and complex thinking * Provides examples...
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Speaking with Aquinas: A Conversation about Grace, Virtue, and the Eucharist

David Farina Turnbloom · Michael Glazier
Pages: 198
Format: Paperback

According to Thomas Aquinas, the Eucharist is meant to build up the unity of the church. This desired ecclesial unity is, however, not often given adequate treatment. In Speaking with Aquinas, David Farina Turnbloom seeks to describe the relationship between the celebration of the Eucharist...
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Why Buddhism is True: The Science and Philosophy of Meditation and Enlightenment

ROBERT WRIGHT · Simon & Schuster
Pages: 336
Format: Hardcover

New York Times Bestseller
From one of America's greatest minds, a journey through psychology, philosophy, and lots of meditation to show how Buddhism holds the key to moral clarity and enduring happiness.

Robert Wright famously explained in The Moral Animal how...
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Understanding Your Muslim Neighbor: Moving from Fear to Love

Robert D McCroskey · The Foundry Publishing
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback

'The tree of fear grows in the land of ignorance.' - Muhammad Arif ZakaullahWe often fear what we do not understand. And there is much about Islam that Western Christians do not understand. The resulting fear can breed mistrust and suspicion and create chasms between us.As disciples...
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Roar: Sulak Sivaraksa and the Path of Socially Engaged Buddhism

Matteo Pistono · North Atlantic Books
Pages: 288
Format: Paperback

The captivating life story of a renowned Siamese Buddhist activist, critic, and indomitable defender of the disenfranchisedMatteo Pistono's deft prose weaves together the story of Sulak Sivaraksa's years of social-justice work and his tireless campaigns to effect change. As a seminal...
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Messages From a Wonderful Afterlife: Signs Loved Ones Send from Beyond

Kristy Robinett · Llewellyn Publications
Pages: 240
Format: Paperback

Your Loved Ones Want You to Know that You Are Loved and They Are at Peace in the Afterlife Expanding on her previous book, It's a Wonderful Afterlife, psychic medium Kristy Robinett shares more personal experiences and stories from clients of how our loved ones -- including treasured...
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The Search for Atlantis: A History of Plato's Ideal State

Steve Kershaw PhD · Pegasus Books
Pages: 432
Format: Hardcover

A vivid exploration of the legend of Atlantis and its enduring influence on Western culture - from its origins in antiquity to the modern era. The Atlantis story remains one of the most haunting and enigmatictales fromantiquity, and one that still resonates very deeply with themodern imagination....
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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...

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The Mermaid Handbook: An Alluring Treasury of Literature, Lore, Art, Recipes, and Projects

CAROLYN TURGEON · Harper Design
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover

Answer the enchanting siren call of the mermaid with this comprehensive, lavishly illustrated and intricately designed one-of-a-kind lifestyle compendium from the editor in chief of Faerie Magazine and author of The Faerie Handbook and globally published novel Mermaid, packed with lore,...
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The Death of Politics: How to Heal Our Frayed Republic After Trump

Peter Wehner · HarperOne
Pages: 272
Format: Hardcover

The New York Times opinion writer, media commentator, outspoken Republican and Christian critic of the Trump presidency offers a spirited defense of politics and its virtuous and critical role in maintaining our democracy and what we must do to save it before it is too late.

"Any...

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Islam, the Faith of Love and Happiness

Haidar Bagir · Kube Publishing Ltd
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback

"This practical book presents the inner depths of Sufi teachings in a way that is directly relevant to our constant efforts to reach for happiness." -- Professor Komaruddin Hidayat, Islamic scholar and bestselling author of Life's Journey"When we peer inside our souls...
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The Power of Love: Sermons, reflections, and wisdom to uplift and inspire

Michael Curry · Avery
Pages: 112
Format: Hardcover

The text of the celebrated 2018 royal wedding sermon, plus four other sermons touching on themes of love, commitment, and social justice, by the presiding bishop of the Episcopal ChurchTwo billion people watched Bishop Michael Curry deliver his sermon on the redemptive power of love at the royal...
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Religious War and Religious Peace in Early Modern Europe

Wayne P Te Brake · Cambridge University Press
Pages: 412
Format: Hardcover

Religious War and Religious Peace in Early Modern Europe presents a novel account of the origins of religious pluralism in Europe. Combining comparative historical analysis with contentious political analysis, it surveys six clusters of increasingly destructive religious wars between 1529...
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