The creation of the universe and the nature of humanity as taught in the Ancient Wisdom. The Secret Doctrine is a comprehensive survey of the origin of the cosmos and the prehistory of humanity. "Written more than 100 years ago, it anticipates the discoveries of modern cosmology and sees further back into prehistory than modern evolutionary biology. A brilliant synthesis of religion, philosophy an d axience, presented within the framework of an Ancient Wisomd inherited from the dawn of human life, it is the basis for all modern esotericism."
Helena Blavatsky, born into a noble Russian family was one of the most remarkable women of modern times. She is the founder of The Theosophical Society which is dedicated to brotherhood, the comparative study of relision, philosophy, and science, and the investigation of the unexplained in cosmic and human nature."
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The Astral Body
by Arthur Edward Powell, Paperback
A study of our subtle body based on the works of theosophical authors. "In print since 1927, this classic text has long been used as a principal resource by students and scholars of astral phenomena."
Digital Dharma
by Steven Vedro, Paperback
In simple terms, Vedro explains the advanced technologies involved with the Internet, HDTV, GPS locating, MP3 players, and much more. He identifies the benefits of emerging media as well the potential traps. By paralleling different media forms to the ancient Hindu yoga system's spiraling seven chakras that ascend along the human spine, he teaches us how to use media to improve our relationships with others and ourselves and take the next step towards evolving our consciousness and becoming more whole.
In his first book, Vedro, a telecommunications consultant, explores the intersection of Eastern philosophy and the digital age. "I am not a guru or enlightened master," he writes. "While this book is richly footnoted... it is not an intellectual treatise but rather a statement of personal wonderment at the connectedness of the inner and outer worlds." In succeeding chapters, Vedro follows the seven chakras of energy yoga, linking each to landmarks in the development of communications technology. For example, he connects the throat chakra to the Internet and in doing so advances interesting theories about both, including the idea that the Internet challenges us to "tell the truth-and confront lies-compassionately." In each chapter he details the effects technology has had on human development, from both a personal and global perspective, all while providing fascinating insight into its technical workings. He accompanies his narrative with an impressive array of quotations from media gurus like Marshall McLuhan and spiritual teachers such as Ken Wilber. Vedro is optimistic about the fast-expanding world of digital technology, some may say simplistically so. Yet his optimism is based on a healthy understanding of technology's pitfalls, and his absorbing book sheds much light on two normally disparate subjects. (Oct.)-Copyright 2007 Reed Business Information
Esoteric Christianity
by Annie Besant, Paperback
Citing examples from scriptural passages, noncanonical gospels, and writings from Church Fathers, Besant shows that Jesus' closest followers had a deeper knowledge of spiritual matters than the believers around them. Furthermore, this secret information was passed down from teacher to student throughout the ages within the Church hierarchy. Besant advocates that these mystical truths be revealed to the public to help them evolve spiritually. She then discusses fundamental Christian principles from an esoteric perspective including the Resurrection of Christ, the Trinity, prayer, and the sacraments.
The Fundamentalist Mind
by Stephen Larsen, Paperback
The events of 9/11 and the ensuing conflicts in the Middle East have demonstrated how fundamentalist thinking, by all involved, can cause suffering on a global scale. In this careful study, Stephen Larsen examines the psychological roots of fundamentalism. Fundamentalist thinking occurs, says Larsen, when people read metaphors literally and being certain becomes more important than anything else. Larsen explains how our brains can be hardwired to believe this way. Any one of us can fall prey to inflexible, black-or-white thinking. Larsen provides a guide on how to recognize fundamentalist thinking in ourselves and in others so that we can curb negative tendencies and create a more compassionate and peaceful world, one person at a time.
Waking Dream
by Ray Grasse, Paperback
"Ray Grasse's excellent book is a sensitive and thought provoking exploration of the lost art of symbolist thinking that takes us to the core of human nature and to the edge of the universe."-George Feuerstein, Ph.D, author of Structures of Consciousness...."
This encaging and penetrating book opens readers to the world of meaningful coincidences hinted at in The Celestine Prophecy. Weaving ancient insights with contemporary teachings on sacred psychology, astrology, and subtle energy, Grasse shows readers how to understand the deeper meaning of the symbols and synchronicities of their everyday lives.
Shamanism
by Shirley Nicholson, Paperback, 1st ed
Jargon-free information about shamanism, ESP, dreams, and magical healing.
From the forward by Jean Houston:
"The Shaman perceives a world of total aliveness, in all parts personal, in all parts sentient, in all parts capable of being known and being used. . . for healing for renewal, and for birnging into the profane world the transformational powers of sacred time and space.
This volume covers the field of shamanic practice and belief in as comperehensive a manner as has ever been presented to the general public. From the distant past to the emergent future, and across the boundaries of cultures, the depth culture of teh shamas is shown to persist." . . .
Mastering Your Hidden Self
by Serge Kahili King, Paperback
Kahuna healing methods to become aware of hidden aspects of our consciousness.
"this fascinating book tells you how you can make friends with your subconscious mind and make use of it for mastering your Hidden Self. In here is knowledge that can effectively transform your life...if you use it!" -East and West Series
"Dr. King has studied under some of the leading masters of psychospiritual knowledge and is actively engaged in the fields of parapsychology, social technology, and related fields in research, teaching, counseling, and healing."
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Finding Deep Joy
by Robert Ellwood, Paperback, SECOND
Ellwood invokes Christian, Buddhist, Hindu, and Sufi wisdom to help us find joy, despite pain and despair. "The deep joy pervading the universe is within everyone's reach-you don't have to be a mystic or a saint. Joy is our birthright and our true nature. . . ."
Robert Ellwood, Ph.D., professor Emeritus, is the author of Many People, Many Faiths.
Zen of Listening
by Rebecca Z. Shafir, Paperback
This practical guide lays the inner groundwork for effective listening to improve relationships, create loyal customers and enhance memory and creativity.
Shafir, chief of speech pathology at Massachusetts's Lahey Clinic with over 25 years of clinical experience helping patients learn to speak, has written a real "heads-up" book for this age of soundbytes, multitasking, and hidden agendas. Communication is an interactive process dependent on both speaking and listening. Too often, the listening part is given short shrift, and we are left wondering why we feel "empty." Defining listening as "the willingness to see a situation through the eyes of the speaker," Shafir goes beyond the mechanics of good listening behavior to an approach requiring relaxation, focus, and a desire to learn from the speakers' perspective. In a friendly and informal tone, she discusses specific exercises, activities, and strategies to improve awareness, provides illustrations, and gives examples from her clinical experiences. While the book has relevance to anyone who spends time talking with others, counselors and those in the helping professions will find its solid and practical advice especially useful.--Denise S. Sticha, Seton Hill Coll., Greensburg, PA Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information. -Library Journal
The Zen of Listening is a first place winner in Foreword Magazine's Book of the Year Awards in the category of Psychology/Self-Help.
Magical Christianity
by Coleston Brown, Paperback, Revised
Although many would never associate magic with Christianity, Coleston Brown proves that Magical Christianity is a specialized area of the Christian tradition that has been around since the beginning. Magic is a means of bringing about transformation through the mediation of spiritual energies, says Brown. These energies may be reached by understanding and working with specific symbols. Brown introduces readers to the primary symbols of mystical Christianity, including the sphere, axis, the holy fire, and the wheel of life.
Sacred Space, Sacred Sound
by Susan Elizabeth Hale, Paperback
A pioneer in the field of music therapy and an aficionado of musical styles from all over the world, Susan Elizabeth Hale has journeyed across the planet and devoted 10 years of research to deliver this exploration of the sound mysteries at holy places. Hale details the acoustic properties of the numerous sacred sites she has visited, including painted caves, cathedrals, stupas, oracle chambers, shrines, kivas, megalithic monuments, pyramids and other buildings that celebrate and praise the divine.
Serpent in the Sky
by John Anthony West, Paperback, REV
Revised edition of a modern classic challenging all that has been accepted as dogma about ancient Egypt.
This revised edition of West's revolutionary reinterpretation of the civilization of Egypt challenges all that has been accpeted as dogma concerning this ancient and enigmatic land. It features a new introduction linking Egyptian science with the perennial wisdom tradition and an appendix updating the author's work in redating the Sphinx. Illustrations.
West updates his 1979 account of the advanced civilization of Ancient Egypt. Illustrated. (July)
Spectrum of Consciousness
by Ken Wilber, Paperback, REV
A synthesis of religion, philosophy, physics, and psychology that started a revolution in transpersonal psychology. "For twentyyears, Ken Wilber's writings have been awakiening the Western culture from the dogmatic slumber of reductive thinking. We must understand every logical step of his hourney, for it is our own collective journey. Wilber's works constitute an articulated pathe into the open space of primordial awareness, the only basis for a compassionate global civilization."-Lee Hison, author of Mother of the Buddhas and Mother of the Universe
Summer Solstice
by John Matthews, Hardcover, 1ST QUEST
This book help readers celebrate in conntection with the natural world throughout the year, not just at Christmas, and reclaim ancient traditions for modern usage.
Tibetan Healing
by Peter Fenton, Paperback, 1ST QUEST
Lavishly illustrated, this first-hand account details Tibetan medicine making and holistic healing methods perfected over centuries to achieve complete well-being.
Native Healer
by Robert G. Lake, Paperback
An exciting and authentic glimpse into the world of Native American shamanism.
Beyond Religion
by David N. Elkins, Paperback, 1ST QUEST
This book is aimed at the millions who find that traditional religion fails to meet their spiritual needs.
The Golden Thread
by Joscelyn Godwin, Paperback
In this concise survey, Godwin identifies the great movers and shakers of the Western Mystery Tradition, providing a brief history and description of each. Moving chronologically from ancient Egypt to twentieth-century Europe, he covers Hermes, Zoroaster, Orpheus, Pythagoras, Plato, the Gnostics, the alchemists and Rosicrucians, Freemasons, and the Theosophists, as well as others. Godwin views each of these traditions as stages of spiritual development, but because all stem from the perennial wisdom, the knowledge they offer can be just as relevant and transformative today as it was hundreds of years ago.
The Quest for the Green Man
by John Matthews, Hardcover, 1ST QUEST
This lavishly illustrated book traces this powerful archtype in folklore and myth, medieval architecture, modern images, and suggestions.
Drawing from the Heart
by Barbara Ganim, Paperback
Ganim's book provides a powerful and enjoyable tool for releasing stress, setting personal boundaries, practicing gratitude, increasing compassion, and growing from painful experiences so that they become the source of our wisdom and strength.
The Lost Teachings of Lama Govinda
by Richard Power, Paperback
Born in Germany in 1898, Lama Govinda was one of the first Westerners to present Tibetan Buddhism as an initiate and practitioner of the tradition. His books, Way of the White Clouds and Foundations of Tibetan Buddhism, remain among the best and most inspiring works in the field. Published for the first time, this complete collection of Govinda's essays considers his legacy for the 21st Century. The essays define Buddhism in relation to Western psychology, Christianity, Chinese Taoist philosophy, and scientific exploration into consciousness. In addition to an authoritative biography of Lama Govinda, the book offers a perspective on his role in bringing Dharma to the West and insights into four of his masterpieces.
The Second Half of Life
by Angeles Arrien, Paperback --new in paper
When you find the courage to change at midlife," Angeles Arrien teaches, "a miracle happens." Your character is opened, deepened, strengthened, softened. You return to your soul's highest values. You are now prepared to create your legacy: an imprint of your dream for our world-a dream that can fully come true in The Second Half of Life. Working with images, poetry, metaphors, and other forms of symbolic language from diverse world cultures, Dr. Arrien introduces us to the Eight Gates of Initiation. By mastering their lessons and gifts, you harvest the meaning and purpose of your life, and come into spiritual maturity. With The Second Half of Life, she takes you step-by-step through each gate to deepen your most valuable relationships, reclaim your untended creative talents, and shift your focus from ambition to meaning to grow into the exceptional elder you've always imagined you would one day become.
Twin from Another Tribe
by Michael Ortiz Hill, Paperback, REV
This is an intimate portrait of the lives of two men from different corners of the globe drawn together in their journey to become ngangas, or traditional healers in Bantu African medicine. Though one is Mexican-American and the other is South Central African, both have surprisingly similar backgrounds. Both battle inner and outer demons as they work through the call to become shaman. Their training culminates upon meeting one another and discovering that each is the other's mapatya, or spiritual twin. Their story uncovers the spiritual roots of illness and brings into question the cold and impersonal way the infirm are often treated in hospitals in this country, in a manner devoid of spirit. Their message is one of religious and cultural pluralism, healing, and peace.
The Wisdom and Power of Music
by Don Campbell, Compact Disc
From the visionary author and teacher who brought us The Mozart Effect comes a spoken word audio program to access the many powers of music. As Campbell has shown us before, music can be used as a tool for healing. It can influence blood pressure, brain waves, and the immune system. Here he illustrates, step by step, how to use music for optimum health. For example, music can be played in preparation of surgery to receive the best possible outcome. Music can also improve memory and make us more effective in our work. Don Campbell reveals the science involved with listening and how to utilize this knowledge to improve your body and mind. He demonstrates how certain types of music make this happen more readily than others. His simple techniques will help students and professionals operate more successfully by honing powers of concentration and creativity and by finding relief from stress.
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How to Meditate with Pema Chodron
by Pema Chodron, Compact Disc, Abridged
When it comes to meditation, Pema Chödrön is widely regarded as one of the world's foremost instructors. Yet most of her books and teaching programs have focused on the benefits and challenges of a well-established practice . . . until now. On How to Meditate with Pema Chödrön, the American-born Tibetan Buddhist nun and author of When Things Fall Apart (Shambhala, 2000) presents her first complete audio course for those new to meditation. This in-depth, 5-session curriculum helps listeners honestly meet and compassionately relate with the mind--the fundamental skill in meditation--as they join Pema to explore: * The basics of mindfulness awareness practice, including proper posture, inner and outer focus, and breathing * Overcoming common obstacles like physical discomfort, difficult emotions, wandering attention, or drowsiness * Guided sessions for resting in the nature of mind, staying present, and more--plus straightforward advice for bringing the fruits of practice into everyday life If you could handpick someone to teach you the best way to meditate, Pema Chödrön would be a first choice for millions. Now this beloved voice shares with listeners everywhere her unique approach--simple and down-to-earth while informed by the highest traditions of Tibetan Buddhism--on How to Meditate with Pema Chödrön.
Pema Chödrön has authored several books including The Places That Scare You (Shambhala, 2001), Comfortable with Uncertainty (Shambhala, 2002) and No Time to Lose (Shambhala, 2005). She is resident teacher at Gampo Abbey Monastery in Nova Scotia.
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Tapping In
by Laurel Parnell, Compact Disc, Abridged
Never has it been so effortless to activate your inner power and resiliency than with the remarkable technique known as "resource tapping." Dr. Laurel Parnell's book and companion audio program Tapping In make available for the first time self-guided instruction in this revolutionary EMDR-based tool. With step-by-step instruction in bilateral stimulation (a core principle of EMDR), Tapping In teaches this clinically recognized system for tapping both sides of the body to release emotional and physical distress, build resilience, aid in healing, and calm the body on a deep physiological level. A world-renowned expert in the field of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Dr. Parnell guides students through a series of practical methods to access latent positive resources for building internal strength and increasing the sense of safety. Tapping In uses personal accounts and innovative principles that show how to: * Cope more effectively with anxiety, creative blocks, insomnia, and other stressful situations * Lift the spirit by finding joy, gratitude, and freedom within * Return to wholeness by supporting the body's ability to heal * Dialogue with your "inner mentor" for everyday guidance "We have a natural healing system ready to restore us to balance," explains Dr. Parnell. Now, this pioneering healer shares her breakthrough tools to resolve inner wounds and reach our highest potential.
Laurel Parnell, Ph.D. is one of the world's leading experts on EMDR. A clinical psychologist, she has trained thousands in EMDR in her international workshops. Dr. Parnell is the author of Transforming Trauma (Norton, 1997), EMDR in the Treatment of Adults Abused As Children (Norton, 1999), and A Therapist's Guide to EMDR (Norton, 2006).
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Psychosomatic Wellness
by Candace Pert, Compact Disc, Unabridged
If our bodies are in a state of constant vibration, as recent research suggests, can the right music "tune" our cells to good health? Dr. Candace Pert's research has revealed that it can. Now this internationally respected psychopharmacologist, best-known for discovering the "pleasure" (or opiate) receptor, combines her scientific brilliance and spiritual intuition to create Psychosomatic Wellness--music and meditations for relaxation, rejuvenation, and personal healing. Inspiration for this CD struck Candace Pert when she realized that by harnessing the restorative properties of sound, we could reverse the mind's well-known ability to create psychosomatic illness and instead promote "psychosomatic wellness." Using potent affirmations, guided meditations, and music carefully chosen to match the frequency of healthy cells, she has created a practical tool for reprogramming the bodymind toward health and vitality. A daily dose of Psychosomatic Wellness is a simple, soothing way to let listeners turn their subconscious mind into their greatest healing ally. Since her appearance in What the Bleep Do We Know!?, Candace Pert has become one of the most renowned bridge-builders between spirituality and science. With Psychosomatic Wellness, she brings listeners a new breakthrough from her personal laboratory: a powerful audio program to engage the healing potential of our own mind.
Candace Pert, Ph.D. is an internationally recognized psychopharmacologist and leading-edge researcher, celebrated for discovering the opiate receptor and for her groundbreaking theories on neuropeptides, consciousness, and reality. She is author of Molecules of Emotion (Scribner, 1999) and Everything You Need to Know to Feel Go(o)d (Hay House, 2006), and has published more than 250 articles in peer-reviewed journals.
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Shamanic Journeying
by Sandra Ingerman, Paperback
Shamanic journeying is the inner art of traveling to the "invisible worlds" beyond ordinary reality to retrieve information for change in any area of your life -- from spirituality and health to work and relationships. In Shamanic Journeying, Sandra Ingerman draws from over 20 years' experience as a student and teacher of shamanism to share the core insights of this transformative practice. Join her to learn the original role of the shaman in indigenous societies; how to meet and work with your "power animal" and other spirit teachers; and the keys to successful journeying in our modern culture. With fascinating accounts of the powerful results of shamanic journeying and answers to the questions you may face as you begin your practice, Shamanic Journeying includes everything you need to explore the visionary worlds of the shaman.
Shamans of the World
by Bradford P. Keeney, Hardcover
What does the world look like through the eyes of a shaman? To help answer this question, Dr. Bradford Keeney and Nancy Connor present Shamans of the World, an intimate encounter with traditional healers from ten unique indigenous cultures. Through mesmerizing first-hand accounts of miraculous transformation and healing, Shamans of the World transports readers to the otherworldly reality of visionary figures including: * Walking Thunder, the Diné Medicine Woman who reveals the importance of a life fully appreciated * Ava Tape Miri, the Guarani Forest Shaman who makes immediate the unity of all creation through his insights * Mabolelo Shikwe, the Kalahari Bushman and lineage holder in the world's oldest healing tradition. With authentic "first wisdom" from its source, here is an unprecedented collection of our spiritual roots that offers a radical new understanding of the planet we share. Note: Drawn from the ten-volume Profiles of Healing series edited by Bradford Keeney and published by Ringing Rocks Foundation.
Nancy Connor is the founder of Ringing Rocks Foundation, an organization dedicated to the documentation and conservation of healing practices and spiritual traditions. She is the co-editor of Ringing Rocks Press. Bradford Keeney, Ph.D. has written several books, from the psychotherapy classic Aesthetics of Change (Guilford, 2002), to his recent Shaking Medicine (Destiny, 2007), and more. Recognized in cultures worldwide as an elder shaman, he is an international workshop leader.
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The Healthy Heart Kit
by Andrew Weil, Hardcover
In an era of plentiful, often radical diet books and scary health newsflashes, the natural, holistic approach of Dr. Andrew Weil provides an oasis of balance and common sense for readers interested in improving their health -- without the aid of bells and whistles.
Unplug
by Sharon Salzberg, Hardcover
O, The Oprah Magazine, March 2008
A new way to recharge.
Meditation teacher Sharon Salzberg helps you embark on a mental retreat.
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Living Everyday Zen
by Charlotte Joko Beck, Compact Disc, Unabridged
What is the beginning and end of our practice? Simply, to create a little shift from the spinning world we've got in our heads to right-here-now." So begins Charlotte Joko Beck on Living Everyday Zen, the first audio program from this cherished voice in American Zen. Living Everyday Zen collects essential insights from Charlotte Joko Beck's half-century of teaching into three vivid CDs. Here, this legendary Zen teacher and bestselling author talks to people from every spiritual tradition on the topics of: * Zen: to clearly see you are life itself and not separated from life * Wearing out your "if onlies" to discover for yourself that fulfillment is only in the moment * Meditation: awareness of what is--directly perceived * Closing the gap between the "I" and the "That," and more "We enter a discipline like Zen practice so that we can learn to live in a sane way," explains Charlotte Joko Beck. "Ultimately the result of Zen practice is working better in the office, raising our kids better, and having better relationships." With Living Everyday Zen, she offers the timeless wisdom of this venerable tradition in an accessible, down-to-earth style that will help students new and old lead lives of benefit to all.
Charlotte Joko Beck is a renowned Zen teacher, and founder of the Zen Center in San Diego, which she ran for more than two decades. In the 1960s she studied and trained with Soen Nakagawa Roshi, who she considers her teacher. Two years ago she moved to Prescott, Arizona and founded the Zen Center of Prescott where she currently resides and teaches. She is the author of two books: Everyday Zen: Love and Work (HarperCollins, 1989) and Nothing Special: Living Zen (HarperCollins, 1994). Both books have been translated into more than a half dozen languages.
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Through a Dog's Ear
by Joshua Leeds, Compact Disc
Interspersed with heartwarming stories of how sound therapy has helped other animals, Through a Dog's Ear will help your canine to a relaxed life. --This text refers to the edition. You know that your dog's hearing is very sensitive--so how do you create an environment of sound that suits your canine companion's specific needs? Now psychoacoustic expert Joshua Leeds and veterinary neurologist Susan Wagner provide the answer with Through a Dog's Ear: simple sound-based solutions to help your dog live a longer, happier, and healthier life. Using the latest science on how dogs hear and react to sound, Leeds and Wagner provide a treasury of fresh insight on the inner life of our best friends, including: * Sound ideas for nervous dogs: tips and tricks for making any house or apartment more comfortable for canines * How sensitive is your dog? The unique ways that different sizes, breeds, and individuals respond to sound * Turning sound into a tool to overcome separation anxiety, food aggression, thunderstorm panic, and other behavior challenges * 45-minute CD of music psychoacoustically designed for dogs For any reader who has wondered what's really happening when their dog perks up his ears and cocks his head--or when he hides in the closet--Through a Dog's Ear is an indispensable source of cutting-edge research, heartwarming stories, and practical advice. Leeds and Wagner pave the way for using sound to provide relief for Rottweilers, comfort for collies, and serenity for spaniels everywhere. --This text refers to the edition. $14.95 - Order Online from Quest
To Bless the Space Between Us
by John O'Donohue, Compact Disc, Unabridged
John O’Donohue, Irish teacher and poet, has been widely praised for his gift of drawing on Celtic spiritual traditions to create words of inspiration and wisdom for today. In To Bless The Space Between Us, his compelling blend of elegant, poetic language and spiritual insight offers readers comfort and encouragement on their journeys through life. O’Donohue looks at life’s thresholds—marriage, having children, starting a new job—and offers invaluable guidelines for making the transition from a known, familiar world into a new, unmapped territory.
Like Deepak Chopra and Mitch Albom, O’Donohue awakens readers to timeless truths and shows the power they have to answer contemporary dilemmas and ease us through times of change.
What does it mean to bless others and ourselves? In this collection of O'Donohue's poetic prayers, the author of Beauty and Anam Carafocuses on bringing God's blessings into the liminal spaces in our lives: times of transition, grieving, change or preparation for the unknown. Some of the blessings are for specific situations that are bread-and-butter staples of other prayer books, such as benedictions over births, weddings, new jobs or new homes. Others are unexpected and bravely dark, including a prayer for the loved ones left behind after a suicide, or for a parent after the death of a child. O'Donohue is not afraid to tackle the fear and guilt that many harbor secretly, bringing shame and addiction out into the open even while celebrating new life and new love. His writing is sensitive and deep: "As light departs to let the earth be one with night, Silence deepens in the mind, and thoughts grow slow; The basket of twilight brims over with colors," he says of evening Vespers. The book closes with the Irish priest's personal-and often profound-musings on the act of blessing, drawing on Celtic spirituality and the wisdom of poets and philosophers. (Feb. 19)-Copyright 2007 Reed Business Information
John O'Donohue is the author of several books, including, most recently, Beauty, and the international bestsellers Anam Cara and Eternal Echoes, as well as two collections of poetry, Echoes of Memory and Conamara Blues. He lives in Ireland and frequently travels to the United States to give lectures and conduct workshops.
Choosing to Love the World
by Thomas Merton, Hardcover
Thomas Merton remains one of America's most beloved Christian mystics of the 20th century, gathering legions of admirers every day. Choosing to Love the World presents an essential collection of thoughts and meditations culled from his most inspiring books and letters, offering Merton's radiant wisdom to anyone searching for true meaning in today's times. Choosing to Love the World encourages and enlightens us in our quest to be compassionate, fully alive human beings. Readers will turn to any page to embrace Merton's most powerful insights, infinitely rich in their simplicity yet relevant to 21st century life. Sharing themes that include "The Inner Ground of Love," "Living in Wisdom," "Dialoguing with Silence," and more, Merton teaches that contemplation provides the fundamental context for seeking God's presence. "Life is not attained by reason and analysis but first of all by living," writes Merton. Choosing to Love the World gives readers an accessible introduction to this beloved writer's work, and a compendium of beautiful messages to lead us in the journey to become our highest selves. Selected and edited by Jonathan Montaldo of the Merton Institute for Contemplative Living. Thomas Merton (1915-1968) is renowned as one of the most influential American spiritual writers and social activists of the 20th century. His autobiography The Seven Storey Mountain (Harcourt, 1948) has sold more than one million copies, and he wrote more than 60 other books and hundreds of poems and articles on topics ranging from monastic spirituality to civil rights, nonviolent action, and the nuclear arms race. $17.95 - Order Online from Quest
The Wise Heart
by Jack Kornfield, Compact Disc, Unabridged
You have within you unlimited capacities for love, for joy, for communion with life, and for unshakable freedom—and here is how to awaken them. In The Wise Heart, one of the leading spiritual teachers of our time offers the most accessible and illuminating guide to Buddhism’s transformational psychology ever published in the West.
Trained as a monk in Thailand, Burma, and India, Jack Kornfield experienced at first hand the life-changing power of Buddhist teachings: the emphasis on the nobility and sacredness of the human spirit, the fine-grained analysis of emotion and thought, the precise techniques for healing, training, and transforming the mind and heart. In contrast to the medical orientation of most Western psychology and psychiatry, here is a vision of radiant human dignity, and a practical path for realizing it in our own lives.
The Wise Heart is the fruit of a life’s work that includes such classics as A Path with Heart and After the Ecstasy, the Laundry. Filled with stories from Kornfield’s Buddhist psychotherapy practice and portraits of remarkable teachers, it also includes a moving account of his own recovery from a violence-filled childhood. For meditators and mental health professionals, Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike, The Wise Heart offers an extraordinary journey from the roots of consciousness to the highest expression of human possibility.
Author, psychologist and pioneering Buddhist teacher Kornfield writes his best book yet (and his previous ones were pretty good). His newest uses the same sweet narrative voice, provides convincing and illustrative anecdotes and stories, and reaches into world traditions and literature as well as contemporary scientific research. This book offers a systematic and well-organized view of Buddhist psychology, complete with occasional diagrams. Concepts and practices are placed in a framework that explains and connects them. It's all done with an eye toward application; most chapters end with exercises. Kornfield has been practicing Buddhism for close to 40 years, a lasting discipline that has produced this masterful book and a seasoned view of life that acknowledges a lot of oopses. As a mediator and psychologist, he has also witnessed some serious angst, including his own, and draws on it for illustrative power. Not everything here is new, least of all the title, but then the Buddha isn't either. The best is left for last: joy you can seek for yourself and others. Just keep your meditative seat, and this book by your bed. Kornfield comes across as the therapist you wish you'd had. (Apr. 29)-Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Jack Kornfield was trained as a Buddhist monk in Thailand, Burma, and India and has taught around the world since 1974. He also holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology. He is a co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society and of the Spirit Rock Center. He lives in northern California with his wife and daughter. His previous books include A Path with Heart, Seeking the Heart of Wisdom (with Joseph Goldstein), and Teachings of the Buddha.
Channeling Grace
by Caroline Myss, Compact Disc, Unabridged
Is it possible to consciously evoke the divine as a presence and resource in your life--anytime, anywhere? Not only is it possible, teaches Caroline Myss, but each of us is in fact a "channel for grace." Why? Because grace is something we all manifest in two profound ways: internally as divine guidance; and externally, as our expression of personal power. On Channeling Grace, the bestselling author of Anatomy of the Spirit presents a two-CD audio learning course to help listeners bring this dynamic force into their lives. On Part One, Myss explores why grace is especially relevant today, how to recognize it in our lives, and the requirements for intentionally contacting grace. On Part Two, she teaches a full set of guided visualizations for connecting with this spiritual resource to: * Receive direction for important life decisions * Understand the subtle nature of your field of grace * Invoke the divine to heal ourselves and others * Foster inspiration and creativity. "Grace is a profound force that is continually active in our lives through countless subtle and direct means," teaches Caroline Myss. "Once you grasp the gentle nature of grace, you can recognize its constant presence and influence in your life." Now, this internationally renowned speaker and energy medicine expert offers insights on this unspoken principle in her own life, one that is of utmost importance for anyone seeking continuous spiritual growth and transformation. Caroline Myss is a leading voice in the field of energy medicine and human consciousness. She is the author of three New York Times bestsellers including Anatomy of the Spirit (Three Rivers, 1997) and Sacred Contracts (Three Rivers, 2003). She holds degrees in journalism, theology, and intuition and energy medicine and has appeared in major national media including The Oprah Winfrey Show. $19.95 - Order Online from Quest
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God and the Brain
by Andrew Newberg, Compact Disc, Abridged
Are we hard-wired for spiritual experience? And if so, why? On God and the Brain, Dr. Andrew Newberg reveals surprising new evidence that the human capacity for transcendent consciousness may have been a critical factor in our survival and evolutionary success as a species. This pioneer of brain studies and co-author of Why God Won't Go Away (Ballantine, 2006) presents the first audio course on his groundbreaking research into the fascinating links between spirituality, biology, and the evolution of the brain. With new material from Dr. Newberg's research available nowhere else, this 3-CD program features: * How prayer and meditation alter and enhance the physiology of the brain * "Neurotheology": how our brain chemistry shapes our sense of morality, meaning, and divine connection * Inside the heads of the optimist and the pessimist--exploring the survival value of positive thinking * The biology of forgiveness: why this spiritual act boosts the health of the nervous system * A special guided exercise for enhancing the listener's neurological capacity for balance and peace Whether one is a devout Christian, a Buddhist meditator, or even a dedicated atheist, the part of the brain that controls spiritual experience has a profound impact on our entire identity. On God and the Brain, listeners join Dr. Andrew Newberg for a lucid and enthralling exploration of the uncharted regions of the mind--and what this new science means for our health, beliefs, and quality of life. Andrew Newberg, M.D. is an associate professor of radiology and psychiatry, and co-director of the Center for Spirituality and the Mind. He is co-author of Born to Believe (Free Press, 2006) and The Mystical Mind (Augsburg, 1999). $24.95 - Order Online from Quest
Intentional Healing
by Jeanne Achterberg, Compact Disc, Abridged
Advances in integrative medical care have made the power of positive intent one of the hottest topics in the public eye. But few if any have stepped forward with scientific evidence that intention does in fact heal. Now, pioneering psychologist Dr. Jeanne Achterberg presents Intentional Healing, a full-length audio program that provides definitive research and practical guidance on how our inner resources can profoundly benefit those in need of medical attention. Drawing on two decades of research and personal experience with thousands of patients, Dr. Achterberg outlines proven techniques for leveraging positive intent against the progression of diseases, both physical and emotional. Six fascinating CDs cover a broad range of intentional healing applications, including: * Distant healing, prayer, and energy healing--the transference of positive spiritual energy from one person to another * Transpersonal imagery--how visual and audio images evoked in the brain unlock healing responses within the body * Self-intentional healing--how to focus positive intent inward for better health. Highlighting the vital role of human interconnection across all platforms of healing, Intentional Healing gives listeners a powerful ally along the path to wellness. Jeanne Achterberg, Ph.D. is a scientist and transpersonal psychologist whose in-depth research has brought her international recognition. A former faculty member at Southwestern Medical School and past president of the Association of Transpersonal Psychology, she has authored five acclaimed books including the award-winning Imagery in Healing (Random House, 1985). In 2001, Time magazine named her one of six innovators of alternative medicine for the coming century. $69.95 - Order Online from Quest
Advanced Chakra Wisdom
by Cyndi Dale, Compact Disc, Abridged
Many are familiar with the seven basic energetic centers known as the chakras--now, bestselling author Cyndi Dale teaches listeners how to draw out the hidden spiritual gifts in the body's energy matrix. On her first audio program, this internationally acclaimed expert brings listeners a "cross-cultural" training course on powerful chakra practices from ancient, shamanic, and modern sources. Advanced Chakra Wisdom takes listeners beyond the seven-chakra model and into exciting new territory, including: Chakras eight through twelve: the "exterior" chakras that exist in your aura * The secrets of harnessing your intuition through the chakras * Practical chakrik exercises to enhance your health, relationships, and prosperity; and much more. Cyndi Dale is author of six books, including New Chakra Healing (Llewellyn, 1996), currently in its tenth printing. She is president of Life System Services and has trained students throughout Europe, Asia, and the Americas. $69.95 - Order Online from Quest
Saint John of the Cross
by Mirabai Starr, Hardcover
When the humble friar Juan de Yepes felt despair creeping into his heart after harsh months of imprisonment, he cried out to God: "Where have you hidden, my Beloved?" In the darkness of his cell, the answer came to him at once, and poured forth in a poetic reverie that has become one of the most profound mystical works ever created. Saint John's writings, including "The Spiritual Canticle" and Dark Night of the Soul, stand today as masterpieces of faith as uplifting as they are beautiful, revered by spiritual masters of every tradition. In Saint John of the Cross, readers have the opportunity to enter into the mind and heart of one of contemplative Christianity's greatest visionaries. Through his writing and poetry, San Juan de la Cruz shares his wisdom for how we can abide in pure presence, what paths can bring clarity and peace to our souls, and how we can nurture a love that can transform even our most painful trials into an ecstatic connection with God. Mirabai Starr of Taos, New Mexico, is an adjunct professor of philosophy and religious studies at the University of New Mexico. A certified grief counselor, she is an accomplished writer and expert in world religion, critically acclaimed for her translations of the Spanish mystics, which include Dark Night of the Soul (Riverhead, 2002), The Interior Castle (Riverhead, 2004) and Teresa of Avila: The Book of My Life (New Seeds, 2007). $12.95 - Order Online from Quest
Hildegard of Bingen
by Mirabai Starr, Hardcover
Hildegard of Bingen was perhaps the original "rebel nun"--a woman of stunning visionary gifts who rose above the restrictions of her time to shape the destiny of Christianity. In Hildegard of Bingen, readers encounter this remarkable woman, who dared to speak out with such strength and purpose that even the 12th-century Church had to respect her divinely inspired wisdom. Through her writings, her musical and lyrical compositions, and her compassionate bravery, Hildegard invites us today to a place of stillness where we can clearly hear the inner wisdom that is our birthright. Hildegard's life gives us a blueprint for spiritual practice in action. From her many innovative writings on the spiritual journey, women's health, and herbal medicine, to her courage to admonish world rulers to choose peace instead of war, she shines across the centuries as an example of how to live fearlessly our own limitless radiance. Hildegard of Bingen brings readers into the presence of this heroic woman, in a devotional treasure that will find a welcome place on any personal altar, shrine, or bedside table. Mirabai Starr of Taos, New Mexico, is an adjunct professor of philosophy and religious studies at the University of New Mexico. A certified grief counselor, she is an accomplished writer and expert in world religion, critically acclaimed for her translations of the Spanish mystics, which include Dark Night of the Soul (Riverhead, 2002), The Interior Castle (Riverhead, 2004) and Teresa of Avila: The Book of My Life (New Seeds, 2007). $12.95 - Order Online from Quest
Tapping in
by Laurel Parnell, Paperback
Never has it been so effortless to activate your inner power and resiliency than with the remarkable technique known as "resource tapping." Dr. Laurel Parnell's book and companion audio program Tapping In make available for the first time self-guided instruction in this revolutionary EMDR-based tool. With step-by-step instruction in bilateral stimulation (a core principle of EMDR), Tapping In teaches this clinically recognized system for tapping both sides of the body to release emotional and physical distress, build resilience, aid in healing, and calm the body on a deep physiological level. A world-renowned expert in the field of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Dr. Parnell guides students through a series of practical methods to access latent positive resources for building internal strength and increasing the sense of safety. Tapping In uses personal accounts and innovative principles that show how to: * Cope more effectively with anxiety, creative blocks, insomnia, and other stressful situations * Lift the spirit by finding joy, gratitude, and freedom within * Return to wholeness by supporting the body's ability to heal * Dialogue with your "inner mentor" for everyday guidance "We have a natural healing system ready to restore us to balance," explains Dr. Parnell. Now, this pioneering healer shares her breakthrough tools to resolve inner wounds and reach our highest potential. Laurel Parnell, Ph.D. is one of the world's leading experts on EMDR. A clinical psychologist, she has trained thousands in EMDR in her international workshops. Dr. Parnell is the author of Transforming Trauma (Norton, 1997), EMDR in the Treatment of Adults Abused As Children (Norton, 1999), and A Therapist's Guide to EMDR (Norton, 2006). $16.95 - Order Online from Quest
Radiant Mind
by Peter Fenner, Hardcover
Whether it is called enlightenment, pure awareness, or the "unconditioned mind," there exists an awakened state of pure liberation that is at the heart of every contemplative tradition. Yet, according to Peter Fenner, this experience of boundless consciousness does not have to exist separately from our day-to-day, "conditioned" existence. Rather, we can learn to exist as unique individuals at the same time as we rest in a unified expanse of oneness with all existence--in a state he calls "Radiant Mind." In Radiant Mind, Peter Fenner shares the insights, techniques, and exercises he has developed in teaching the thousands of students who have attended his sold-out workshops, including: * How to observe and dissolve fixations, to live in the here and now without being controlled by our desires * Listening and speaking in a way that moves us toward pure openness--and lets us share this experience with others * Tools for identifying our conscious and unconscious sources of suffering--and learning to transcend those patterns "As extraordinary as unconditioned mind may sound," teaches Peter Fenner, "it isn't distant from our everyday life; it's always readily available to us." Now, this respected authority on both Eastern spirituality and Western psychology introduces readers to a set of practices available to anyone open to the complete possibilities of their spiritual evolution--and to the experience of the unconstrained bliss of Radiant Mind. Peter Fenner, Ph.D. studied as a monk for nine years with many notable Buddhist lamas, including Sogyal Rinpoche, Zopa Rinpoche, and Thubten Yeshe. He is founder of the Center for Timeless Wisdom, and the author of numerous books, including Reasoning Into Reality (Wisdom Publications, 1995) and The Edge of Certainty (Nicolas-Hays, 2002). He has taught workshops at Stanford Medical School, Columbia University, and elsewhere. $22.95 - Order Online from Quest
Hawaiian Oracle
by Rima A. Morrell, Paperback, Book and Cards
Here, for the first time, is an oracle depicting the spectacular animal spirit guides of Hawaii, gateway to the land of light. The ancient wisdom of these creatures is as relevant today as ever. The Hawaiian Oracle takes seekers on a journey into Huna mysticism. With a 36-card divination deck and 144-page guidebook, this kit draws on the multicultural traditions of Polynesia, presented in a groundbreaking tarot format.
Hawaiian mythology consists of a pantheon of lively gods and goddesses, reminiscent of the ancient Greek deities, whose many adventures offer poignant lessons about love, power, and consciously creating our own destinies. The major arcana portrays these flamboyant figures, while the four suits of the minor arcana represent the birds, seas, lands, and animals of the islands. The cards resonate on many levels, and readings offer both cautionary and encouraging advice. The companion book provides detailed information on each card, how and when to use the deck, a glossary, a comparison to the Rider-Waite tarot deck, and six introductory spreads with interpretations. Easy to understand and fun to use, it allows novice and expert alike to experience and embrace the spirit of aloha.
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"For more than 20 years, Tellington TTouch has emerged as a natural healing modality for humans. Used by nurses, physicians, physical therapists, massage therapists and other healthcare professionals and caregivers around the world, TTouch provides a unique opportunity for expression of support and caring as well as relief of a multitude of symptoms. TTouch for Healthcare is the health professional's guide to integrating tellington TTouch for enhanced care and patient empowerment."
"I love the music of deva Premal and Miten. It is truly a portal into Presence. As you listen, the sacred space that lies beyond the mind emerges naturally and effortlessly. Pure magic."--Eckhart Tolle, author of The Power of Now
Tranceformers, Shamans of the 21st Century
by John Harper, Paperback
John Major Jenkins, author of Maya Cosmogenesis 2012, Galactic Alignment, and Pyramid of Fire"John Jay Harper offers the *new* cutting-edge in Tranceformers: Shamans of the 21st Century." Brad Steiger, author of over 150 books including his latest with co-author Sherry Hansen Steiger, Conspiracies and Secret Societies"John Jay Harper steps boldly to the forefront of mystics and scholars today, as darkness threatens to engulf the planet." $23.95 - Order Online from Quest
Your Immortal Body of Light
by Mitchell Earl Gibson, Paperback
"My name is Mitchell." Thus begins, Your Immortal Body of Light, a fascinating and true story that takes Mitchell E. Gibson, M.D. out of his ordinary consciousness and into the inner realms of his being. Dr. Gibson was Chief Resident in Psychiatry at a large inner city medical center when he began his journey, expanding his consciousness using meditation. On his quest, he actually encounters an ancient 'god of healing' known as Djehuti (pronounced Dee-jan-tee), or Thoth. Being a psychiatrist, Gibson more than wavered before accepting that he was indeed speaking with an actual entity but the experience persisted and eventually Djehuti revealed profound information to Gibson, about the formation of the soul and the causes of mental illness. Your Immortal Body of Light is a credible and highly readable adventure into the land of magic and miracles invoked by meditation. Not since the release of Tranceformers: Shamans of the 21st Century by John Jay Harper has there been such a heartfelt sharing of what it means to be contacted by a "deceased" colleague and how to apply those insights to understanding the physics and metaphysics of creation. In this book the author travels beyond the illusive veil of "reality" to bridge the gap between cultures and centuries. Dr. Gibson reveals how Words of Power invoke transformation in body-mind-spirit as scholar Jeremy Naydler declared in Temple of the Cosmos: The Ancient Egyptian Experience of the Sacred. "It is no coincidence that Thoth, the Lord of Speech, who in the Beginning uttered the primordial sounds that thickened into tangible substances and thus brought the world into existence, was also the originator of writing." That is, your world will never be the same once you put these writings into practice to create a life that is a dream come true too. Both fascinating and chilling this is not your everyday spiritual awakening story. Lee Levinson, Emmy Winning Television Producer "Your Immortal Body of Light" is alternatively a sensitive and compelling portrait of one man's spiritual and emotional journey into the unknown. The author's recounting of his personal experiences are reflected in outstanding visual sequences and dramatic character interaction that make this true story resonate with an air of authenticity that will impact audiences everywhere. Five Stars Highly Recommended... Kirkus Reviews "Nourishing soul food for the spiritually inclined." $17.95 - Order Online from Quest
Secrets Of The Serpent
by Philip Gardiner, Paperback
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Secrets of the Serpent: In Search of the Sacred Past by Philip Gardiner Across time and across the world, an ancient serpent cult once dominated mankind. Then a great battle ensued and Christianity stamped it's authority on the face of the planet. Now, after years of research, the real religious history of the world can be told. In Secrets of the Serpent, Philip Gardiner for the first time reveals the world's most mysterious places were once sacred to the Serpent Cult. The history and mythology of the so-called reptilian agenda and alien visitation in ancient times now has a solid opponent - giving answers for the many symbols and myths often confused by those who believe in such things. In Secrets of the Serpent, the author reveals the real "bloodline" spoken of by Dan Brown in the Da Vinci Code- it was in fact a serpent bloodline. Philip Gardiner is the international best selling author of The Shining Ones, The Serpent Grail, Gnosis: The Secret of Solomon's Temple Revealed and Proof - Does God Exist? He has appeared on hundreds of radio and television programs worldwide speaking on religion and propaganda. He has infiltrated various secret societies and been initiated into Orders many people had thought were long forgotten. Committed to the constant struggle to uncover the real history of mankind and the unraveling of manipulative propaganda, he has come up against many obstacles and yet in his book, The Serpent Grail he reveals a truth about the Holy Grail that gained the backing of academia and scholars. The truth shall be found in the Secrets of the Serpent
Einstein
by Walter Isaacson, Paperback, Reprint
A century after Albert Einstein began postulating his "Big Idea" about time, space, and gravity, a new biography examines the scientist whose public idolization was surpassed only by his legitimacy as one of humanity's greatest thinkers. Walter Isaacson, the author of excellent profiles of Benjamin Franklin and Henry Kissinger, utilizes a trove of material from recently opened Einstein archives to offer a probing look at a provocatively freethinking individual.
With the help of many witty, candid letters, Mr. Isaacson offers a wonderfully rounded portrait of the ever-surprising Einstein personality. Equally important is the Einstein myth, and the material on this subject is even more entertaining. Einstein horrified his colleagues by enjoying his vast celebrity. (“Einstein’s personality, for no clear reasons, triggers outbursts of a kind of mass hysteria,” the German consul reported to Berlin as the great man made one of his rock-star visits to New York.) He also stymied the press in its efforts to keep up with his accomplishments. Mr. Isaacson has great fun with the reportorial frenzy that surrounded each new pearl of Einsteinian wisdom … an illuminating delight.
Old Friend from Far Away
by Natalie Goldberg, Hardcover
Twenty years ago Natalie Goldberg's classic, Writing Down the Bones, broke new ground in its approach to writing as a practice. Now, Old Friend from Far Away -- her first book since Writing Down the Bones to focus solely on writing -- reaffirms Goldberg's status as a foremost teacher of writing, and completely transforms the practice of writing memoir.
To write memoir, we must first know how to remember. Through timed, associative, and meditative exercises, Old Friend from Far Away guides you to the attentive state of thought in which you discover and open forgotten doors of memory. At once a beautifully written celebration of the memoir form, an innovative course full of practical teachings, and a deeply affecting meditation on consciousness, love, life, and death, Old Friend welcomes aspiring writers of all levels and encourages them to find their unique voice to tell their stories.
Goldberg's enormously popular workshops have given countless students the ability to heed the call to write. Old Friend from Far Away recreates her trademark workshop style with its terse, demanding writing "sprints" that train the hand and mind to quicken their pace and give up conscious control. These exercises divert the eye from the obvious and redirect it to the tactile details we miss, the embarrassments we pass over, and the complications we overlook in the blur of everyday living. Goldberg writes, "No one says it, but writing induces the state of love." Old Friend from Far Away guides us into that state of love, where heightened attention and a rhythm of focus allow the patterns and details of the past to emerge on the page.
Millions of Americans want to write about their lives. With Old Friend as the road map for getting started and following through, writers and readers will gain a deeper understanding of their own minds, learn to connect with their senses in order to find the detail and truth that give their written words power and authenticity, and unfold the natural structure of the stories they carry within. An absolute joy to read, it is a profound affirmation of the capacity of the written word to remember the past, free us from it, and forever transform the way we think about ourselves and our lives. Like Writing Down the Bones, it will become an old friend to which readers return again and again.
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