Through myths and legends, the knowledge of the power ofcertain gems and crystals has been preserved over generations.However, the practical aspects of how to use these precious stonesto promote spiritual development have been lost to all but a fewinitiates. In Steps on the Stone Path, Robert Sardello offersstrategies and rituals for recapturing that lost power. Sardello starts with guided meditations and rituals fordeveloping awareness of, and the ability to experience, stonequalities such as deep silence, form, transparency, and color asmodes of spiritual consciousness. Entering these modes of silent,creative consciousness requires befriending the elemental angelicbeings embodied in stones. Sardello develops these initialpractices into a sensory yoga of stones, in which the connectionbetween the self and the Divine Self manifests through the mediumof stone-awareness. He encourages readers to wear certain gems orto keep specific crystals close to their body, allowing them toenter the world of sp

In A Long Way from Home , Tom Brokaw describes hischildhood and youth in South Dakota, and the people and places inthe American heartland of the 1940s and 1950s that continue toshape his life today. As he reflects on the American experience ashe lived and observed it during the central decades of thetwentieth century, Brokaw writes of his parents’ lives during theGreat Depression, his boyhood along the Missouri River, the happydays of his adolescence in Yankton, and his early years inbroadcast journalism on the cusp of the turbulent 1960s. As herecounts his own American pilgrimage, Tom Brokaw also explores whatbrought him and so many Americans to lead lives a long way fromhome, yet forever affected by it.

How would you like to look and feel ten years younger in justten weeks time? Studies show that Americans on the whole are aging faster thanever with conditions like diabetes, cancer, and heart diseaseoccurring increasingly earlier on in life—along with everyday ageindicators like wrinkles and love handles. Now, Dr. Steven Masley,former medical director of the prestigious Pritikin LongevityCenter and a pioneer in anti-aging medicine, delivers abreakthrough plan to turn back the clock, inside and out—no matterwhat your age! Originally featured on the Discovery Channel, the Ten YearsYounger Program is designed to combat the roots of acceleratedaging. Poor nutrition, toxins in the environment, stress, andexposure to free radicals all make us old before our time, alongwith a little-known aging culprit: low- and no-carb diets. As Dr.Masley shows, low-carb diets deprive the body of anti-agingphytonutrients and fiber, accelerate osteoporosis, and damage braincells. So the first secret of turni

More real-life inspirational stories more everydaywonders--more answered prayers--from the TV show that has inspiredmillions! Astounding rescues ... divine intervention ... romanticprovidence. Miracles are all around us--we have only to open ourminds...and our hearts. In this extraordinary second volume ofreal-life stories, Richard Thomas has carefully selected dozens ofall-new tales from the successful PAX TV show It’s a Miracle. Theresult is a completely new, utterly unforgettable collection--atrue celebration of ordinary people transformed by extraordinaryevents. A mother is reunited with the daughter she gave up for adoptiontwenty-seven years earlier--all because of a miraculous encounterin a nursing home... A woman whose older sister is in grave need ofa liver transplant meets a man on a plane whose nephew turns out tobe a perfect match... A courageous cat saves the lives of herowners in an act of love that can be described only asremarkable. Share the healing, share the wonder

所有的Kliban人民-从逃离新泽西的Houdini到著名的成吉思汗和Sylvia Khan。 不要放下Crumb或Koren或Booth或Rodgriguez或Trudeau或其他任何人，但Kliban的 永不吃任何比您的头部和其他图画大的东西 是我多年来读过的*一一本令我大叫的书。我的意思是大腿拍打着地面滚动，无法捕捉到我的呼吸声。每次我回到它时，我都会发现一些新的细节。 -查尔斯 M 扬，滚石乐队。 All the Kliban people--from Houdini escaping New Jersey to the famed Genghis and Sylvia Khan. Not to put down Crumb or Koren or Booth or Rodgriguez or Trudeau or anybody else, but Kliban s Never Eat Anything Bigger than Your Head Other Drawings is the only book I ve read in years that made me howl. I mean thigh-slapping, roll-on-the-ground, can t-catch-my-breath howling. And every time I go back to it, I find some new detail to chuckle at. Charles M. Young, Rolling Stone.

Hope and comfort when you need it most… Dozens of real-life inspirational tales from the tv show that hastouched the heart of America. Here are true stories of wonder and joy to lift your spirits andget you through tough times…stories to celebrate and offer comfortwhen you need a little inspiration. In this wonderful third volumeof miraculous stories, Richard Thomas, host of PAX TV’scrowd-pleasing series It’s a Miracle, has selected dozens ofall-new stories. Each will touch your soul and strengthen yourspirit. A pregnant woman’s baby is saved by an amazing encounter with two“angels” on earth…A firefighter gives a remarkable gift to thebuddy who saved his life--and sets off a chain reaction ofmiracles…A son’s tragic loss leads to a joyous reunion with themother who gave him up for adoption thirty-eight yearsbefore. Answered prayers … divine intervention … miraculous rescues …inspiring reunions... heartwarming animal stories ... remarkablemedical recoveri

It was 1733 when the poet and philosopher Voltaire met Emiliedu Ch?telet, a beguiling—and married—aristocrat who would one daypopularize Newton’s arcane ideas and pave the way for Einstein’stheories. In an era when women were rarely permitted any seriousschooling, this twenty-seven-year-old’s nimble conversation andunusual brilliance led Voltaire, then in his late thirties, towonder, “Why did you only reach me so late?” They fell immediatelyand passionately in love. Through the prism of their tumultuous fifteen-year relationshipwe see the crumbling of an ancient social order and the birth ofthe Enlightenment. Together the two lovers rebuilt a dilapidatedand isolated rural chateau at Cirey where they conducted scientificexperiments, entertained many of the leading thinkers of theburgeoning scientific revolution, and developed radical ideas aboutthe monarchy, the nature of free will, the subordination of women,and the separation of church and state. But their time together was f

Everyone knows that rubbing a rabbit's foot will bring goodluck—but did you know this superstition was introduced to theUnited States by slaves from West Africa? Field Guide toLuck features the fascinating origins of the most popularcharms and signs—everything from crossed fingers and full moons tofour-leaf clovers and Friday the thirteenth. Each entry featuresinformation about the origins and cultural context of thesuperstition, with plenty of interesting trivia along the way. (Forthe record, Chinese fortune cookies were invented in SanFrancisco!) Also included are dozens of talismans and symbols from around theworld, including cows (India), money cats (Japan), akuaba dolls(Ghana), jade (China), and more. Best of all, Field Guide toLuck showcases many of these lucky charms with 48 pages offull-color illustrations—so you'll be sure to recognize themwherever you encounter them!

Everyone has a list of favorite movies, but few people trulyunderstand how much these movies reveal about our personalities.Cinescopes invites readers to find their ten favorite movies in aglossary of more than 3,000 popular films and then offersspectacular insights into what our most-loved films reveal aboutourselves. Using a unique blend of pop psychology, astrology, andcinematic analysis, Cinescopes profiles sixteen different types ofmovie fans, complete with their own unique strengths, weaknesses,secrets, and characteristic behaviors. Along the way, you'll alsodiscover how you measure up to other kinds of movie buffs,including your best and worst relationship matches, your personalnemesis, and even other movies you may enjoy. Cinescopes is awonderful conversation starter and a delightful gift forpop-culture enthusiasts of all ages.

Lost in Love? Let an ordinary deck of playing cards uncover your romanticdestiny. Regardless of whether you’re wondering about the cute divorcé inthe next office, working through an issue with your longtimepartner, or convinced last night’s blind date may really be theone, here is your guide to the laws of love. Using a deck ofplaying cards and The Oracle of Love, anyone can learn how tospread out the cards and read them like a pro. The Oracle of Love will help single women: ? Size up the character of the new men in their lives ? Predict the future of new alliances ? Determine what went wrong in past relationships And it will show women in established relationships how to: ? Better understand their partners ? Enjoy the many phases—including the ups and downs—of longtimeunions ? Deepen the love and compassion between them Whether you’re well versed in the ancient wisdom of the cards, anewcomer to d

In Simple Spells for Love, Barrie Dolnick helps us harness thepower of our wishes and the universe to ensure fulfillment andsatisfaction in our relationships. This modern-day guidebook forbenevolent charms and easy-to-cast spells offers ways to: - Heighten your allure with glamours - Attract romantic prospects with fresh lavender and water - Increase your personal magnetism by bathing with orangepeel - Enhance your lover’s devotion by cooking with cumin seeds - Ease heartache with sea salt and amethyst Basic ingredients that are easy to find, like candles and herbs,turn ancient spells into effective modern rituals. With SimpleSpells for Love you’ll also learn how to invite passion into yourlife with scent and color. If you’re seeking love, connection, or greater understanding withyour partner, these spells will help you strengthen commitment andenhance romance.

“There’s a special providence in the fall of a sparrow.”--William Shakespeare, Hamlet B fell twenty-five feet from his nest into the life ofChris Chester. The encounter was providential for both ofthem. B and Chester spent hours together playing games like bottle-capfetch or hide-and-seek. They learned “words” in each other’svocabularies. B developed a fetish for nostrils and a dislike ofthe color yellow. He grew anxious if Chester came home late fromwork. At bedtime he would rub his sleepy eyes on Chester’s thumband settle to sleep in his palm. Chester ended up turning part ofhis house into an aviary and adjusting his social life to meet B’sdemands. This was a small price to pay, though, for the trust andcomfort of a twenty-five-gram friend who brought joy and wonderback into his life.

First developed as a short manual for students in a yearlongmeditation course, Presence Meditation offers a step-by-stepprogram for increasing self-awareness through simple but revelatoryexercises. The practice of presence meditation involves becomingpresent to whatever is going on and letting things be just as theyare. This awareness is characterized by open attention and neutralobservation, which increases the capacity to observe withoutjudging, enables transformation without forcing, and opens the wayto a more immediate sense of meaning and joy in life. AuthorJens-Erik Risom begins by describing the purpose of meditation andthe “four introductions” (rootedness, attention to breathing,fullness of feeling, and witness awareness), and then presents thegradual steps for achieving presence, deepening neutrality, openingto trust, sensing spaciousness, and more. There are many books about meditation on the market, from Westernauthors like Eckhart Tolle to Tibetan Buddhist teachers. But manypeople

Have you, as a parent, ever found yourself treating yourchildren in a way you would never tolerate from someone else? Theauthors of Emotionally Intelligent Parenting call for a new GoldenRule: Do unto your children as you would have other people do untoyour children. And most important, they show us how to live by it.Based upon extensive research, firsthand experience, and casestudies, Emotionally Intelligent Parenting breaks the mold oftraditional parenting books by taking into account the strong roleof emotions -- those of parents and children -- in psychologicaldevelopment. With this book, parents will learn how to communicatewith children on a deeper, more gratifying level and how to helpthem successfully navigate the intricacies of relating to others.The authors take the five basic principles of Daniel Goleman'sbest-seller, Emotional Intelligence, and explain how they can beapplied to successful parenting. To this end, the book offerssuggestions, stories, dialogues, activities, and a special secti

“In many ways writing saved my life. It’s my hope that sharingmy experience will give hope to others who are learning to dealwith their “difference.” I want them to know they don’t have tolive their lives in a permanent “don’t ask, don’t tell” existence.Truth is a powerful tool. “But my hope for this book doesn’t stop there. I think there is amessage here for anyone who has ever suffered from a lack ofself-esteem, felt the pain of loneliness, or sought love in all thewrong places. The lessons I have learned are not limited to race,gender, or sexual orientation. Anyone can learn from my journey.Anyone can overcome a broken heart.”--E. Lynn Harris

Discover the power of miracles from the show that hastouched America’s heart If you’ve ever doubted, wished, or prayed for a miracle,here is the book to restore your faith and touch your soul. RichardThomas, host of PAX TV’s successful series It’s a Miracle ,has selected his favorite true stories of miracles that havehappened in everyday life. You might call them astonishingcoincidence, or answered prayers, or amazing acts ofheroism...they’re all around us--and right here in theseawe-inspiring pages. Here are stories to celebrate: a man whose nightmares end afterthey help him save a woman’s life . . . a woman whose beloved dogwas injured and lost during airline travel--and the psychic whobrought them together again . . . orphaned best friends, separatedin childhood, who rediscover each other years later when one walksinto a restaurant and sits down at the counter--next to herlong-lost friend. From angel encounters to extraordinary animal stories, from amazingrescues to remarkable medical re