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Both profound and practical, "Wake Up Now" guides the reader through the intricacies of awakening as only someone who has walked the walk themselves can do. The clarity and compassion it offers are both rare and welcome.. --Adyashanti, author of "The Impact of Awakening" and "Emptiness Dancing," . B... More

"An easy-to-follow yet comprehensive introduction to the practice of meditation." --John Gray, author of Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus Research has proven that meditation relaxes the body, calms the mind, reduces stress, and enhances overall health and well-being. Whether you're new to med... More

Covers daily observances, meditation practices, and making pilgrimages Explore the fascinating history of Buddhism What's the significance of Buddha? How can the practice of Buddhism enrich your everyday life? This guide explains the important themes and traditions, revealing how Buddha's teachings ... More

A masterful exploration of the major schools of yoga, published on the 100th anniversary of yoga in America. With this book, readers will discover the wisdom of the millenia--and learn to live yoga. Topics include the yoga approach to diet and nutrition, meditation as an antidote to stress, the yoga... More

With it's unique blend of truth and technique. Relaxing into Clear Seeing succeeds in bringing the deepest mystical realizations within the grasp of just about everyone. In more than 20 partner exercises, Ardagh shows us how to apply the teachings of nondualism to virtually every aspect of everyday ... More

In the 17th century, descendants of forcibly baptized Jews (conversos) fled the Iberian Inquisitions to settle in Amsterdam, a city renowned for its commercial ties and religious tolerance. Miriam Bodian reconstructs the fascinating story of these Portuguese immigrants -- merchants, professionals, a... More

A new interpretation of crypto-Jewish martyrdom in Iberian lands during the Inquisition... More

This book offers a wealth of entertaining anecdotes about world-renowned literary figures, while taking the reader on a never-to-be-forgotten, behind-the-scenes tour of the world of book publishing. It is a delightful fact-filled treasury that every lover of books will want to own, refer to, and tal... More