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Allione brings an 11th-century Tibetan woman's practice to the West for the first time with this accessible and effective approach for dealing with negative emotions, fears, illness, and self-defeating patterns.

Achille Mbembe theorizes the genealogy of the contemporary world-one plagued by inequality, militarization, enmity, and a resurgence of racist, fascist, and nationalist forces-and calls for a radical revision of humanism a the means to create a more just society.

A groundbreaking work on myth, symbol, and ritual by one of the most acclaimed historians of our time. In The Sacred and the Profane, Mircea Eliade observes that while contemporary people believe their world is entirely profane or secular, they still at times find themselves connected unconsciously to the memory of something sacred. It's this premise that both drives Eliade's exhaustive exploration of the sacred--as it has manifested in space, time, nature and the cosmos, and life itself--and buttresses his expansive view of the human experience.

In The Abolition of Man, C. S. Lewis sets out to persuade his audience of the importance and relevance of universal values such as courage and honor in contemporary society. Both astonishing and prophetic, this book is one of the most debated of Lewis's extraordinary works. National Review chose it as number seven on their "100 Best Nonfiction Books of the Twentieth Century."

In those two dark nights in Los Angeles, O'Neill finds the story of California in the sixties: when charlatans mixed with prodigies, free love was as possible as brainwashing, and utopia-or dystopia-was just an acid trip away.

Perhaps the most important global trend of the last few years has been the rise - and transformation - of information warfare.

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In the spring of 1941, having abandoned his plans to invade Great Britain, Hitler turned the might of his military forces on to Stalin's Soviet Russia.

A fresh, modern re-imagining of the essential Osho meditation text For decades Meditation: The First and Last Freedom has been the essential guide to meditation and Osho meditation techniques. Developed specifically for a contemporary audience, this foundational guide shows that meditation need not be a specific "spiritual discipline" that is set apart from the real world. Rather, in essence, it is simply the art of becoming aware of what is going on inside and around us and developing the capacity to respond creatively to whatever comes our way. As we acquire the knack, meditation can be our companion wherever we are-at work, at play, at rest.This newly revised edition includes:- New meditations for daily practice, including many that can be seamlessly integrated into the activities of everyday life.- Updated presentations of the classic Osho Active Meditations, gathered together in one volume for the first time in print.- Detailed instructions for each method, many with links to online tutorials and specific music composed to support each technique.- Vital active physical meditations such as the Osho Dynamic Meditation and Osho Kundalini Meditation.- Meditation techniques suitable for children.Whether you are an experienced meditator, a beginner, or just curious about meditation's benefits, an introvert or extrovert, an intellectual or emotional type, this comprehensive guide offers a method uniquely suited to you, and the support you need to experiment with it.When mind knows, we call it knowledge.When heart knows, we call it love.And when being knows, we call it meditation.- Osho

Taking in the vineyards of New Zealand and the majestic landscape of Ireland, &i>The Story of the Missing Sister &/i>is the seventh instalment in Lucinda Rileys multimillion-selling epic series, The Seven Sisters, but its not the last . . .

From the indie rockstar of Japanese Breakfast fame, and author of the viral 2018 &i>New Yorker&/i> essay that shares the title of this book, an unflinching, powerful memoir about growing up Korean-American, losing her mother, and forging her own identity.

With warmth, erudition, and rich anecdotes, Rabbi Joseph Telushkin has crafted a book that can shape your personal relationships, advance your career, and elevate you as a person. Words That Hurt, Words That Heal explores the harm in spreading gossip, rumors, or others' secrets, and offers techniques for avoiding excessive anger, unfairly worded criticism, and demoralizing sarcasm. And, in a greatly expanded section on words that heal, Telushkin sensitizes us to subtleties of speech we may never have considered before and shows us how to turn every exchange into an opportunity.The consequences of what we say and how we say it are almost impossible to calculate. With this fully revised edition of Words That Hurt, Words That Heal, Telushkin brings his classic into the modern age of social media and online discourse. This book can change not only your own life but also the lives of those around you.

WINNER OF THE ORANGE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTIONTHE INTERNATIONAL SENSATIONA SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER'Captivating' DONNA TARTT'I loved it' J K ROWLING'Ravishingly vivid' EMMA DONOGHUEGreece in the age of heroes. Patroclus, an awkward young prince, has been exiled to the court of King Peleus and his perfect son Achilles. Despite their differences, Achilles befriends the shamed prince, and as they grow into young men skilled in the arts of war and medicine, their bond blossoms into something deeper - despite the displeasure of Achilles's mother Thetis, a cruel sea goddess.But when word comes that Helen of Sparta has been kidnapped, Achilles must go to war in distant Troy and fulfill his destiny. Torn between love and fear for his friend, Patroclus goes with him, little knowing that the years that follow will test everything they hold dear. 'A book I could not put down' ANN PATCHETT'An exciting, sexy, violent Superman version of The Iliad' GUARDIAN'Sexy, dangerous, mystical' BETTANY HUGHES.

The Concise 48 Laws Of Power is a captivating book by the renowned author Robert Greene. Published by Profile Books Ltd in 2002, this masterpiece delves into the world of power and manipulation, offering readers a unique perspective on the subject. With each law, Greene presents a riveting narrative on power dynamics, drawing from a wide range of historical figures and situations. This book, belonging to the genre of self-help and psychology, is a must-read for those seeking to understand the subtle art of power and influence. Profile Books Ltd takes pride in bringing this insightful work to the readers. The book is written in English.

Man's Search For Meaning, a profound narrative by Viktor E. Frankl, was first published in 2008 by Ebury Publishing. This remarkable book, written in the genre of psychology, has been inspiring readers for over a decade. The author, a renowned psychiatrist, shares his experiences as a concentration camp inmate during World War II. Through his story, Frankl explores the universal quest for meaning and the significant role it plays in our lives. His insightful observations and thought-provoking ideas have made this book a must-read in the field of existential psychology. Brought to you by Ebury Publishing, this book is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the pursuit of purpose even in the harshest of circumstances.