The paperback edition of Daniel H. Pink's groundbreaking book, A Whole New Mind. Described by reviewers as "an audacious and powerful work," "a profound read," "right on the money," and "a miracle," the book reveals the six abilities individuals must master in an outsourced and automated world. Several publications named A Whole New Mind one of the best business books of 2005. It is now being translated into 12 languages -- and will appear across Europe and Asia in 2006. For this updated and expanded edition, Pink has added dozens of new tools, tips, and exercises to help individuals and organizations sharpen their right-brain capacities. Find out why Thomas L. Friedman, author of the mega-bestseller The World is Flat, calls A Whole New Mind his "favorite business book."
Reiki for Common Ailments is a comprehensive guide to treatingover eighty common health problems from eczema, fatigue andanxiety, to back ache, arthritis and high blood pressure. DedicatedReiki Master teacher Mari Hall explains the principles of ReikiHealing and illustrates the key healing hand positions. For eachailment she provides an overview of symptoms, advice on emotionalaspects of the complaint, describes the chakras and glands whichshould be focused on and recommends other therapies which canassist the healing process.
Learn the easy steps to harnessing the incredible creativepower of your mind that can enable anyone to Think Like AGenius. How you already think like a genius without even knowing it--page6 The secret formula for genius: C.R.E.A.T.E.--page 22 Ways to overcome the fear that inhibits the genius withinyou--page 58 How to transform the cynicism of I can't do it to the confidenceof I can do anything--page 66 Breaking out of mental ruts and daily routines that block yourroad to genius--page 77 How to turn the obvious into a work of art, a new insight, or amultimillion-dollar creation--page 92 Getting unstuck from the quicksand of indecision andprocrastination--page 106 The secret essence of every stroke of genius--page 165 And much more!
Dr. Andrew Weils groundbreaking handbook for people who wantto take control of their lives and their health, Health and Healingpresents the full spectrum of alternative healing practices,including holistic medicine, homeopathy, osteopathy, chiropractic,and Chinese medicine, and outlines how they differ fromconventional approaches. The philosophical basis for his work inintegrative medicine and optimum health, Health and Healing drawson Weils own vast clinical and personal experience, as well as oncase studies from around the world.
The classic, best-selling story of life in the football-driventown of Odessa, Texas, with a new afterword that looks at theplayers and the town ten years later.. Return once again to thetimeless account of the Permian Panthers of Odessa--the winningesthigh-school football team in Texas history. Odessa is not known tobe a town big on dreams, but the Panthers help keep the hopes anddreams of this small, dusty town going. Socially and raciallydivided, its fragile economy follows the treacherous boom-bust pathof the oil business. In bad times, the unemployment rate barrelsout of control; in good times, its murder rate skyrockets. Butevery Friday night from September to December, when the PermianHigh School Panthers play football, this West Texas town becomes aplace where dreams can come true. With frankness and compassion, H.G. Bissinger chronicles a season in the life of Odessa and showshow single-minded devotion to the team shapes the community andinspires--and sometimes shatters--the teenagers who wear
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This useful guide from two of America’s preeminent psychics isunique in its focus on individual psychology and interpersonalrelationships. It begins with simple meditations during whichpractitioners learn how to recognize their own psychic energy—andalso determine if that energy is constrained. Psychic Psychologyshows how to free energy through such tools as grounding, clearingpsychic enmeshment, and finding the space from which to respondmost openly, resourcefully, and generously to life. An entirechapter is devoted to exploring the specific energies men and womenhave based on their biological differences and helping them to dealwith their own energy and that of the other sex. Friedlander and Hemsher present the everyday usefulness ofclairvoyant skills within a big picture where they explain that wecreate our reality, but do not control it; and that thepersonality—like the soul—is eternal and always growing. The final section describes how psychic skills can be applied inreal-world
For several thousand years, yogis have drawn on the powerfulpractice of pranayama, a technique of controlling the breath tomaximize prana or life energy. Pranayama has been practicedto rejuvenate the body and as a means of self-study andself-transformation. While most yoga practitioners today focus on asanas , or body postures, a growing number of people arelearning the complementary practice of pranayama to deepen andenrich their practice. The Yoga of Breath is a guide to learning the fundamentalsof pranayama and incorporating them into an existing yoga practice.Rosen's approach is easy to follow with step-by-step de*ionsof breath and body awareness exercises accompanied by clearillustrations. The book also covers the history and philosophy ofpranayama, offers useful practice tips, and teaches readers how touse props to enhance the exercises.
“Intuitive Astrology is simply wonderful. I’ve used andstudied astrology for many years, and this is one of the mostaccessible and practical guides ever written.” — Christiane Northrup, M.D. Author of Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdsom and The Wisdom ofMenopause “A user-friendly gift of intelligence, accessibility, anddepth.” —ELIZABETH LESSER Co-founder of Omega Institute and author of The Seeker’sGuide Is astrology destiny? Of course not! Your birth chart does notforesee a future written in stone, and predictive astrology is justa parlor game. The original purpose of astrology was to help youtap into your inner wisdom, ask yourself the right questions, andfind your own answers to life’s challenges. Now this unconventionaland refreshing guide helps you reconnect with the sea of intuitionthat flows through each of us—so you can discover your truepurpose. Based upon the author’s nearly twenty years of experience as aprofessional astrologe
For modern spiritual seekers and yoga students alike, here isan irreverent yet profound guide to the most sophisticatedteachings of the yoga wisdom tradition–now brought to contemporarylife by a celebrated author, psychotherapist, and leading Americanyoga instructor. While many Westerners still think of yoga as an invigoratingseries of postures and breathing exercises, these physicalpractices are only part of a vast and ancient spiritual science.For more than three millennia, yoga sages systematically exploredthe essential questions of our human existence: What are the rootcauses of suffering, and how can we achieve freedom and happiness?What would it be like to function at the maximum potential of ourminds, bodies, and spirits? What is an optimal human life? Nowhere have their discoveries been more brilliantly distilledthan in a short–but famously difficult–treatise called theYogasutra. This revered text lays out the entire path of innerdevelopment in remarkable detail–ranging from
Herman's book shows how proper use of the Physioball makes iteasier to gain the strengthening and slimming effects of thePilates technique. Originally developed for physical therapypatients, the ball is a low-impact, high-intensity fitness toolthat adds fun, variety, and effectiveness to a workout session.
An ideal introduction to T'Ai Chi Ch'Uan, providing clearde*ions of the methods of meditation and exercise, andilluminating the underlying theory, so readers can understand aswell as practice the techniques in their daily routine.
Stress is now considered the foremost contributor to poorhealth and a major factor in causing heart disease, cancer, and amyriad of chronic and acute diseases. This book will make yoga afundamental part of your quest for wellness and well-being, whetheryou are a novice or a current pactitioner. Nischala Joy Devi, a pioneer in the field of alternative healingand a renowned yoga expert, has spent years helping people realizethe healthful and stress-controlling benefits of yoga. In 1982 shedeveloped yoga-based retreats for Dr. Michael Lerner's now famousCommonweal Cancer Help Program. That same year Dr. Dean Ornishasked her to create a program of yoga practices for patientssuffering from heart disease. Yoga's contribution to the success ofboth programs has been astounding. Devi shares her years of experience working with the healthfulbenefits of yoga, teaching visualizations, breathwork, andmeditation, as well as providing the classic steps and illustratedinstructions for yoga's physical poses
