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The New York Times bestselling TikTok sensation with more than 13 million copies sold worldwide, The Courage to Be Disliked is a transformative and practical guide to personal happiness and self-fulfillment. Now you can unlock your full potential and free yourself from the shackles of past...

The new rector of St. Margaret’s by the Sea Episcopal Church has a secret. Lucille Bartlett was a rising star at the Metropolitan Opera, but she disappeared from the stage and no one knows why. Philosophy Professor Erika Bultmann is a confirmed agnostic, who doesn’t have much use for religion, but she is fascinated by Mother Lucy. When Erika returns to her summer cottage in Hobbs to finish her last book before she retires, Lucy is drawn to the enigmatic professor, but she wants much more than a casual affair. Erika has been in open relationships; Lucy wants a commitment. Lucy believes ...

A true scientific pause-resister that traces a remarkable scientific breakthrough (the isolation of endorphins in the brain) as dedicated scientists race - not only with their fellow scientists - but against time and the profit hungry giant pharmaceutical companies. This audiobook chronicles the fascinating discovery of endorphins, the body's natural painkiller.

A Tai Chi instructor for over 40 years, Dr. Frank Bisceglia, EdD, explains how to incorporate the mysterious Metaphysical elixir of Yin and Yang into your practice and daily existence.Along with addressing many of the fundamental physical techniques, Dr. Bisceglia reveals how to transform Tai Chi into a unique, fulfilling and worthwhile exercise by incorporating the theories that unite the practical and spiritual elements of this ancient Art. His insightful commentary and inspirational view provide a path for illuminating one’s connection to the universe and the marvel of its’ impact on...

Elaine Scarry bases her study on a wide range of sources: literature and art, medical case histories, documents on torture compiled by Amnesty International, legal transcripts of personal injury trials, and military and strategic writings by such figures as Clausewitz, Churchill, Liddell Hart, and Kissinger. She weaves these into her discussion with an eloquence, humanity, and insight that recall the writings of Hannah Arendt and Jean-Paul Sartre.

In this book of key spiritual teachings recorded by one his translators, Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj, teaches us that we’re not limited to the body. Because of our mistaken body identity, we feel separate from what we truly are. Our identification with the body and mind subjects us to endless cycles of pleasure and pain, desire and fear, which cause us to search beyond ourselves for that which we believe we lack.

Esta obra es una especie de diccionario, o audiolibro de consulta para que, quien sufra de un malestar o enfermedad cualquiera, pueda averiguar de una manera sencilla y rápida la causa profunda de su problema. La medicina tradicional sigue creyendo que la enfermedad es un obstáculo para la felicidad del ser humano, por ello lucha contra ella, tratando los síntomas sin atacar su causa profunda no orgánica. La autora ha descubierto que la enfermedad es más bien un regalo que nos puede permitir equilibrar nuestro ser.

The Geometry of God: Understanding the Revolutionary Philosophy of Baruch Spinoza is a compelling exploration of one of history’s most daring and misunderstood thinkers. Baruch Spinoza, the exiled philosopher of Amsterdam, redefined the very nature of God, freedom, and human existence. His vision of a universe governed by reason, necessity, and divine unity would influence the Enlightenment, shape modern science, and continue to inspire seekers of truth centuries later. In clear and engaging language, The Geometry of God guides readers through Spinoza’s life, ideas, and enduring legacy....

The world of yoga is astonishingly rich in its array of schools and practices. Yet, as diverse as they seem, they share a common aim: the discovery of the essence of existence that can be found at the core of our being, and the liberation that comes from that discovery. With this worthy goal in mind, Richard Freeman presents an enlightening overview of the many teachings, practices, and scriptures that serve as the basis for all the schools of yoga - hatha, bhakti, jnana, karma, tantra, and others.

Introduction: Muay Thai, also known as the "Art of Eight Limbs," is a martial art and combat sport that originated in Thailand over a thousand years ago. Today, it has become a popular form of exercise, self-defense, and competitive sport around the world. Muay Thai combines strikes from the fists, elbows, knees, and shins, as well as clinching techniques and throws. It emphasizes power, speed, and technique, making it a physically and mentally challenging activity. Beyond its practical applications, Muay Thai has deep cultural roots in Thailand, where it is regarded as the national sport ...

Stepping effortlessly from myth to cutting-edge science, Mutants gives a brilliant narrative account of our genetic code and the captivating people whose bodies have revealed it - a French convent girl who found herself changing sex at puberty; children who, echoing Homer's Cyclops, are born with a single eye in the middle of their foreheads; a village of long-lived Croatian dwarves; one family, whose bodies were entirely covered with hair, was kept at the Burmese royal court for four generations and gave Darwin one of his keenest insights into heredity.

In this book the philosopher Jonathan Westphal examines the mind-body problem in detail, laying out the reasoning behind the solutions that have been offered in the past and presenting his own proposal. The sharp focus on the mind-body problem, a problem that is not about the self or consciousness or the soul or anything other than the mind and the body, helps clarify both problem and solutions. Westphal outlines the history of the mind-body problem, beginning with Descartes.

This is the second volume of a trilogy that began with Power vs. Force and was completed in the year 2003 by the publication of the third volume entitled I: Reality and Subjectivity. The Eye of the I (which calibrates at 950) is more advanced than Power vs. Force (which calibrates at 850) and...

¿Acaso el bien, el mal, la verdad o la bondad son caminos que cada uno elige? El acercamiento a Dios nos abrirá el espíritu y la mente al camino del cuerpo y vida en su unión. El presente libro puede ser leído como una fuente de conocimientos sobre la naturaleza, el cosmos, la mente humana y lo divino; además, contiene valiosas enseñanzas filosóficas y religiosas pertenecientes a su autor, Hermes Trismegisto, quien fue considerado el padre universal de todos los saberes, un gigante de la sabiduría y conocedor del Bien, la Verdad y la Belleza.

Consciousness is the greatest mystery of the human mind — the constant presence behind every thought, feeling, and perception. Consciousness Explained: Understanding the Philosophy, Science, and Theories of the Mind takes you on a deep and accessible journey into one of the most fascinating topics in philosophy and neuroscience. From ancient debates about the soul to cutting-edge theories of brain function, this book explores the nature of awareness, the mind-body problem, and the profound question of why subjective experience exists at all. Inside, you will discover the major ...

Letters to a German Princess: Philosophy and Theology This selected edition of Leonhard Euler's "Letters to a German Princess," written between 1760 and 1762, focuses on letters 76 to 132. In these letters, Euler delves into philosophical and theological issues with exceptional clarity. Euler examines Leibniz-Wolff's doctrine of monads, debates the nature of forces, and reflects on the relationship between soul and body. He also addresses theological themes such as rational freedom, the problem of evil, and the nature of sensory perception. This selection provides an in-depth view of ...

Ram Dass’s long-awaited Be Love Now is the transformational teaching of a forty year journey to the heart. The author of the two-million-copy classic Remember, Be Here Now and its influential sequel Still Here, Dass is joined once more by Rameshwar Das—a collaborator from the Love Serve...

The effects of spiritual practices are now being investigated scientifically as never before, and many studies have shown that religious and spiritual practices generally make people happier and healthier. In this pioneering book, Rupert Sheldrake shows how science helps validate seven practices on which many religions are built, and which are part of our common human heritage: meditation, gratitude, connecting with nature, relating to plants, rituals, singing and chanting, and pilgrimage and holy places.

Dualism Explained: Understanding the Mind-Body Divide, Consciousness, and Reality is an in-depth exploration of one of philosophy’s most enduring and debated concepts: the relationship between mind and body. Spanning ancient Greek philosophy, René Descartes’ groundbreaking work, modern neuroscience, and contemporary philosophy of mind, this book offers a clear, structured journey through the major theories, arguments, and controversies surrounding dualism. Readers will learn how dualism shapes discussions of consciousness, free will, identity, and the afterlife, while also encountering...

A breakthrough method of "unlocking the wisdom within your body" to solve specific problems and achieve dramatic personal growth and change This original, innovative program of self-therapy enables you to tap into your deepest level of wisdom, the "gut-level" knowledge that already exists within...