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Paperback. Condition: Good. Drawing on a wide array of sources to document cultural influences from Africa, the author vividly describes the emergence of an independent church tradition among African Americans. L.H. Whelchel demonstrates the struggles of Africans in the United States to build and maintain their own churches before showing how those churches and their ministers were often at the center of seminal events in the history of America. Dr. Whelchel provides an engaging and provocative narrative, and with detailed documentation and end notes for each chapter along with critical analyses which will be of benefit to ministers, scholars, teachers, students and the general reading public.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Here for the first time is a comprehensive explanation of how to unlock the power within each of us. This power, our LIFE ENERGY, specifically determines our mental and physical states. By showing you how to release this energy, Dr. John Diamond will teach you how to: Lead a more productive, creative, and happy life Achieve your fullest potential Deal positively with mental and physical stress Reduce negative emotional states (hatred, anger, jealousy, etc.) and increase positive emotions (love, faith, courage, etc.) Prevent and overcome illness and maintain good health Look younger as you learn to erase the lines of self-doubt and unhappiness from your face Dr. Diamond's approach to releasing LIFE ENERGY is based on his discovery that each of the twelve acupuncture meridians relates to a specific emotional state. By learning to assess these emotional states by using the simple muscle test described in this book, you can determine your present emotional state or anyone else's. By practicing the short daily meditational program, you will keep your emotions and meridians balanced so that you can achieve heightened LIFE ENERGY and maintain mental and physical well-being and harmony every day of your life. …

Paperback. Condition: Good. Here for the first time is a comprehensive explanation of how to unlock the power within each of us. This power, our LIFE ENERGY, specifically determines our mental and physical states. By showing you how to release this energy, Dr. John Diamond will teach you how to: Lead a more productive, creative, and happy life Achieve your fullest potential Deal positively with mental and physical stress Reduce negative emotional states (hatred, anger, jealousy, etc.) and increase positive emotions (love, faith, courage, etc.) Prevent and overcome illness and maintain good health Look younger as you learn to erase the lines of self-doubt and unhappiness from your face Dr. Diamond's approach to releasing LIFE ENERGY is based on his discovery that each of the twelve acupuncture meridians relates to a specific emotional state. By learning to assess these emotional states by using the simple muscle test described in this book, you can determine your present emotional state or anyone else's. By practicing the short daily meditational program, you will keep your emotions and meridians balanced so that you can achieve heightened LIFE ENERGY and maintain mental and physical well-being and harmony every day of your life. …

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Condition: Good. [ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ][ Ships Daily ] [ Underlining/Highlighting: NONE ] [ Writing: NONE ] [ Edition: first ] Publisher: Paragon House Publishers Pub Date: 12/1/1988 Binding: Paperback Pages: 111 first edition.

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Hardback. Condition: Fair. The integral worldview represents the next crucial step in the development of our civilization. Through its enlarged understanding of the evolution of consciousness and culture, the emerging perspective known as integral consciousness provides realistic and pragmatic solutions to our growing global problems, both environmental and political. As McIntosh convincingly demonstrates, the integral worldview's transformational potential provides a way to literally become the change we want to see in the world. This is really two books in one: the first half serves as an accessible and highly readable introduction to the power of integral consciousness, with the second half making a variety of original contributions to the integral perspective and breaking new ground in the application of integral philosophy to politics and spirituality. Moreover, McIntosh provides a much-needed contextualization and critique of the integral worldview's leading author, Ken Wilber, which helps make integral philosophy relevant to a larger audience.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. The integral worldview represents the next crucial step in the development of our civilization. Through its enlarged understanding of the evolution of consciousness and culture, the emerging perspective known as integral consciousness provides realistic and pragmatic solutions to our growing global problems, both environmental and political. As McIntosh convincingly demonstrates, the integral worldview's transformational potential provides a way to literally become the change we want to see in the world. This is really two books in one: the first half serves as an accessible and highly readable introduction to the power of integral consciousness, with the second half making a variety of original contributions to the integral perspective and breaking new ground in the application of integral philosophy to politics and spirituality. Moreover, McIntosh provides a much-needed contextualization and critique of the integral worldview's leading author, Ken Wilber, which helps make integral philosophy relevant to a larger audience.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. The practice of gaining power or producing magic through altered states of consciousness, shamanism has long been considered the exclusive realm of mystics and medicine men. But from her studies with a master shaman and her participation in shamanic programs, Gini Graham Scott knows that the essential powers of shamanism can be used by anyone to achieve our most ambitious goals. She now offers simple techniques for empowerment.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. The practice of gaining power or producing magic through altered states of consciousness, shamanism has long been considered the exclusive realm of mystics and medicine men. But from her studies with a master shaman and her participation in shamanic programs, Gini Graham Scott knows that the essential powers of shamanism can be used by anyone to achieve our most ambitious goals. She now offers simple techniques for empowerment.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The practice of gaining power or producing magic through altered states of consciousness, shamanism has long been considered the exclusive realm of mystics and medicine men. But from her studies with a master shaman and her participation in shamanic programs, Gini Graham Scott knows that the essential powers of shamanism can be used by anyone to achieve our most ambitious goals. She now offers simple techniques for empowerment.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The search for meaning, which is so crucial for psychological health, has lost its traditional anchors. As a result, millions of individuals are creating their own belief systems. This shift began back in the Sixties, as people left traditional religion and began exploring other forms of spirituality.Social contradictions demonstrate the complex factors around the topic of the spiritual life in the West. We have reached a pivotal moment where many negative forces seem to be pulling us apart, even while powerful forces for the good, especially seen through rapidly growing global communication, are bringing people around the world ever closer together. Today's meaning will be found through reclaiming and transforming our traditional spiritual anchors.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. The Enlightenment Process describes the process of enlightenment as the gradual realization of our most subtle dimension of unified, all-pervasive consciousness. It also explains how we uncover our authentic selfhood and embodiment at the same time as we arrive at our spiritual oneness with other people, the world, and cosmos. Using a set of simple but effective meditational and physical exercises for "subtle self" work, Judith Blackstone clearly and expertly indicates the way in which we can deepen our spiritual awareness, develop our capacity for contact with other people, and reconnect with the world. Her lifetime of experience in depth-psychology, bodywork, and Kundalini yoga gives this book a distinctive authority and clarity. This revised and expanded version of The Enlightenment Process is an invaluable guide that will lead readers in navigating the confusing or conflicting teachings on enlightenment. It does this by giving a more comprehensive description of the enlightened state. Anyone who has already started on the spiritual path or has a background in psychotherapy will be able to appreciate The Enlightenment Process more fully as it is a significant contribution to our understanding of the more advanced stages of personal growth. Included in the book are 18 practical exercises that will assist readers on this path to self-awareness.…

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The field of semiotics seems like a tower of Babel fraught with newly coined words and exotic uses of ordinary words. This compact resource provides an indispensable key to the specialized vocabulary of a growing international community of scholars in literature, cultural studies, philosophy, anthropology, cinema and women's studies. 487 clear, straightforward definitions shed light on the semiotic texts of Saussure, Peirce, Levi-Strauss, Barthes, Eco Kristeva, Derrida, Irigaray, and others. The perspectives of major contemporary philosophers on such basic issues as the structure of psychological theory, the nature of language, and the existence of mental representations are covered in 20 important and accessible essays. Each section opens with an essay outlining the principal questions under discussion. Computation theory, artificial intelligence, human intelligence, and new frontiers are all covered. A companion to Philosophy and Cognitive Science, this reader presents the cutting edge for students and researchers in the field. …

Paperback. Condition: Good. Evil is as problematic today as it was for the founders of the world's religions or the philosophers of the ancient world. In Evil and the Response of World Religions, William Cenkner has gathered 19 essays--from authorities such as Peter C. Phan, Wande Abimbola, Riffat Hassan, Paul Badham, Chandra Wikramagamage, and Mary Ann Stenger--which reflect not only the wisdom of the West, Asia, and Africa, but also contemporary insights from feminist, liberationist, and ecological perspectives. All writers face a similar enigma as human potential increases along with the possibility of human depravity. Religions, both East and West, have responded to the problem of evil through their shamans, prophets, and wisdom figures with understanding and profound consideration. Each tradition, either collectively or through individual thinkers, has something distinct and important to say. The purpose this book is to identify causes and possible solutions to particular manifestations of evil--such as war, racism, consumerism, and family fragmentation.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Women want to be fulfilled in all areas of their lives and at all stages. They want to love and be loved. They want freedom from conflict and a peaceful existence. And when life doesn't meet these expectations, they want to be able to deal with their disappointments with strength and courage. It's that simple. What would it be like if women could realize all of these goals in retirement? This book helps women retirees fulfill their dreams by motivating and firing them up to live their best lives now, even if they weren't able to realize this level of joy and contentment in the past. Fire Up Your Life in Retirement: 101 Easy Ways for Women to Reinvent Themselves calls retired women to begin living the best years of their lives by working, playing, and interacting with family and friends in ways they never thought possible. All they have to do is resolve and start now. The rest will surely follow.…

Condition: Good. Dr. Dacher's new book includes a meditation CD.Aware, Awake, Alive details the essential needs of our inner spirit. The author's personal wisdom, professional knowledge, and mastery of sacred teachings ensures that this book fulfills its promise to lead the reader into a deep and profound inner journey of self-awakening. Aware, Awake, Alive is absolutely stunning. I hope millions of people will read this book. --Caroline Myss Author of Anatomy of the Spirit and Defy Gravity Elliott Dacher has the heart of a sage, the voice of a muse, and the skill of a trained physician. His writing offers an approach to healthcare that blends contemplative practice and optimal health practices. As we embody the wisdom of this book, we find a roadmap that can lead each of us to healthier and happier lives. I strongly recommend this book. --Marilyn Schlitz, President/CEO, Institute of Noetic Sciences.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. In these confusing days of competing ideas, any book on parenting espousing common sense is worthy of public consumption. 100 Things I Wish I Knew in My Baby's First Year is one of those books. Clear, concise, and rich with ideas. --Gary Ezzo, Author of On Becoming Babywise100 Things I Wish I Knew in My Baby's First Year is an easy to read parenting resource that addresses key challenges and questions that new parents will face in their baby's first year. The information included in the book is based on the most frequently expressed concerns of new parents, extensive research, and personal experience. Arranged into 100 stand-alone topics that are easy to read, this book is perfect for time-constrained new parents or parents-to-be.Thoroughly researched and endorsed by leading child care experts, this book includes a large amount of information condensed into a short, easy-to-read format; real world advice that is thoroughly researched; with a parent-to-parent perspective that new parents will appreciate.Randy Dean and Lorri Gorno are the parents of five children.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. In 1994, genocide put Rwanda on the map for most of the world. It also exposed one of the most shameful scandals of the Rwandan churches-the complicity of the Christian churches in the genocide. Rwanda is the most Christian country in Africa. More than 90% of its people are baptized Christians, with the Roman Catholic and Anglican Churches having the greatest number of adherents. According to Archbishop Desmond Tutu: The story of Rwanda shows both sides of our humanity. The churches were sometimes quite superb in what they did in the face of intimidation and at great cost to themselves. But there were other times when they] failed dismally and seemed to be implicated in ways that have left many disillusioned, disgruntled and angry. Genocide In Rwanda provides a variety of perspectives through which to assess the complex questions and issues surrounding the topic, and, even raise some new questions that could provide some new insight into this historical event. They are questions we must ask - otherwise, how can the Church begin to make moral restitution, change structures and behaviors, and once again reveal the human face of God in our fragile world.…

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. In this compact book, the authors reflect on the legacy of four great religious thinkers: Buddha, Jesus, Confucius, and Muhammad. They offer a brief biography of each founder, describing the events that most shaped his life, how his personal spirituality developed, how he lived and how he died, what kind of person he was, and finally, they briefly trace the course of each religious tradition after its founder's death. The Carmodys divide their topic into the major dimensions of spiritual life - nature, society, the self, and divinity - and provide clear and easy access to where each figure stands on enduring issues and how each compares with the others. …

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Paperback. Condition: Good. A Compassionate Attitude encourages us not to cause harm or difficulty for ourselves or others. The more we develop Compassion within, the more we see that Mindfulness is an extremely valuable way to develop our Understanding of Life in all aspects. Then, with this Understanding, we can work toward increasing beneficial qualities and lessening unbeneficial qualities. This will create the causes and conditions that will produce more Peace, Contentment and deeper Happiness. This is a complete record of talks from a 10-day Theravadin Buddhist Vipassana Meditation Retreat, by Rosemary & Steve Weissman, teachers of Wat Kow Tahm International Meditation Center, Koh Pah-ngan Island, Thailand. Noted for their ability to blend the Compassion and Wisdom aspects of Buddhism, Steve & Rosemary have taught over 100 retreats to thousands, aged 18-77, from over fifty countries, since 1987. This book can help new & experienced meditators, Buddhist & non-Buddhists, young & old. These teachings are timeless, helping us to lessen our fear, anger, jealousy, greed, etc.; as well, to become more compassionate, loving, patient, and peaceful. Since these teachings are over 2,500 years old, they are tried, tested, and work.…

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Paperback. Condition: Fair. Inman's War is on one level an ugly story about America and racism and prejudice and discrimination and sexism, but it is also a human story, a story about real people, a story of friendship and loyalty, a story of the human spirit as it tries to overcome adversity.It is a magnificent slice of history. -Dick Gregory, from the Introduction Information about life in the Colored Battalions of WWII is very limited; this book takes a look inside a part of history hidden from the eyes of the world. Those who served in these battalions were unsung heroes of the Allies' fight for freedom and rights for all, yet they were often sacrificed along the way to attaining those goals. At long last, their story is told. Some of the most important and symbolic events in American history end up relegated to the dark corners of memory. Events once so significant become little more than footnotes, little more than wisps of story once held dear. This is such a story. There are accounts of the contributions of African Americans during the great conflict of WWII. However, most of these are group histories related to units such as the Red Ball Express, Tuskegee Airmen, and the Buffalo Soldiers. Individual, personal accounts of life and service in what were called the Colored Battalions are almost non-existent. This story is based in part upon the nearly one hundred and fifty letters written by Sergeant Inman Perkins during that period that detail his day to day life and his marriage while on leave to his young bride, Olivia. This book presents a look into the past that many thought locked away and forgotten forever, a look into an important slice of our American heritage off limits for too long to the eyes of history. From basic training to the war in Europe, Inman's War presents the fresh territory of a story not told before. It is the story of an individual, Inman Perkins, and it is also the story of the other African American heroes of this era.…