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Reviews for 02/21/09

 

 

The Little Book of Secrets, Chris Prentiss

 

This rare collection of time-honored wisdom gently guides, inspires, and opens us to life as it is meant to be, even in its ups and downs joyous, peaceful, and prosperous.

Chris Prentiss spent forty years searching for the world s secrets that, for thousands of years, have brought people success, prosperity, and deep-down, soul-drenching happiness. The Little Book of Secrets: Gentle Wisdom for Joyful Living is the result of his quest. This delightful book shares 81 precious sayings distilled from the world s ancient wisdom along with the author s own perceptive comments. Both will help you find insight, peace, and guidance in our busy, modern world.

These elegant principles for enlightened living cover everything from creating enduring relationships to achieving a quiet and contented heart to the best way to face conflict, loss, and danger. Following the path of the secrets, says Chris Prentiss, has brought me and others to whom I have revealed the secrets all the good things we most dearly cherish: true friendship, prosperity, peace, happiness, wonderful relationships with people we love, rewarding professions, and relationships with our children that are loving, truthful, and totally satisfying.

With its beautifully-designed interior, The Little Book of Secrets makes a meaningful gift for any occasion. Small enough to fit into every backpack, pocketbook and briefcase, it can become a well-loved friend and trusted companion as you travel along the twists and turns of life's journey.

Chris Prentiss is the cofounder and codirector of the world-famous Passages Addiction Cure Center in Malibu, California. He is also the author of the popular Zen and the Art of Happiness, The Alcoholism and Addiction Cure: A Holistic Approach to Total Recovery, and Be Who You Want, Have What You Want. He has written a dozen books on Chinese philosophy and personal growth . Prentiss has also led personal empowerment workshops in Southern California and has written, produced, and directed a feature film. He resides in Malibu, California.

 
 

 

Grace, Gaia, and the End of Days, Stuart Wilde

 

The divine wind of grace offers you hope and good fortune; it can cure everything. It can grant you an invisible protection and a miraculous. It can offer you visions through what Stuart Wilde calls “pure knowledge”—downloaded information that comes to you directly as visions, extrasensory perception, and dreams. Grace can carry you to dimensions and places of learning far beyond anything discovered by human beings before; it can grant you clemency for your darkness and liberate you.


It is a great gift, the Sacred Healer, but it is one that is poorly understood. In this book, Stuart seeks to redress that misunderstanding and give you the keys to levels of metaphysical comprehension and data few ever reach. He discusses how grace is an energy, a technology from other dimensions that you can actually harness and develop; you can even watch it moving and flowing right here in 3-D. This is not meant in an airy-fairy way. It is a real technology, a methodology of data transfer that is described in digital-fractal codes that arm you with a new power, a new discipline, and a healing and a protection that you can learn to acquire.

Author and lecturer Stuart Wilde is an urban mystic, a modern visionary; he has written 17 books on consciousness and awareness, including the very successful Taos Quintet, which are considered classics in their genre. They are: Miracles, Affirmations, The Force, The Quickening, and The Trick to Money Is Having Some!.

Stuart’s perceptive and quirky way of writing has won him a loyal readership over the years. He has a simple way of explaining things that hitherto have seemed a mystery. His books have been translated into 15 languages.
 

 

The Essential Agrarian Reader, Norman Wirzba

 

 

Agrarian philosophy, a compelling worldview with advocates around the globe, encourages us to develop practices and policies that promote the sustainable health of the land, community, and culture. In this remarkable anthology are 15 essays from Wendell Berry, Vandana Shiva, Wes Jackson, Gene Logsdon, Brian Donahue, Eric Freyfogle, David Orr, and others. The Essential Agrarian Reader calls us to celebrate the gifts of the earth, through honest work and respect for the land.

Agrarianism, a set of values rooted in place and soil, is diametrically opposed to global industrialization and devastation. Instead, it strives to appreciate, understand, and care for the earth and its inhabitants. It also realizes that a sound food economy is based on sound farming practices. In this collection of eminently quotable and passionately argued essays, farmers, philosophers, scientists, and environmentalists look at the ways in which industrial agriculture, unchecked consumerism, and the squandering of natural resources have caused great harm. "I cannot imagine," writes David Orr, "a system built on exploitation, consumption, growth, and uniformity-however cleverly managed-as anything other than a prelude to ruin." Particularly inspiring in its celebration of existence is "Placing the Soul: An Agrarian Philosophy," by editor Wirzba (philosophy, Georgetown Coll.). Several of the pieces were originally speeches delivered at a 2002 conference celebrating the 25th anniversary of the publication of Wendell Berry's groundbreaking The Unsettling of America. Berry, of course, is represented here. While similar to the equally informative and thought-provoking The New Agrarianism, edited by Eric Freyfogle, The Essential Agrarian Reader is preferred for libraries with limited budgets as the contributors cover a wider range of topics, are leaders in their fields, and have lucid, expressive writing styles. Highly recommended.-Ilse Heidmann, Washington State Lib., Olympia Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.

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Love Is in the Earth - the Crystal and Mineral Encyclopedia - the Liite Fantastic and the Last Testament, Melody

 

Internationally acclaimed, this Best-Selling Metaphysical Mineralogical Encyclopedia describes over 1400 minerals and crystals illustrated with over 1400 color photographs. This final text in the Love Is in the Earth series and THE Last Testament has been prepared with love JUST FOR YOU by Melody.

This encyclopedia is meant to take the reader on an intimate journey into the subtle realms of crystal energy, assisting one in developing a loving affinity with crystals. The minerals in the photographs have not been enhanced, reflecting them as they are naturally. Many of these minerals have been reported previously in the Love is in the Earth series; within this encyclopedia, all of the new and/or updated information for the old minerals, and all of the new information for the new minerals is reported.

An internationally known best-selling author, Melody holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Arts degree in mathematics. A scientist residing in Colorado, her extensive understanding of the metaphysical and of the mineralogical aspects of the mineral kingdom has stimulated and has promoted world-wide interest. She has traveled extensively throughout the world, and is sponsored to conduct comprehensive crystal workshops, private consultations, and awareness seminars. $99.95 - Order Online from Quest
 
 
 
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Passage of Change: A Fable Based on the Research of Bruce Lipton, Ph.D. written and illustrated by:  Nancy Marie

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UNLIMITED LIFE: Limiting Beliefs and Belief Busting Power Truths

by Deborah Hill (Author)
$12.95
 

 

Backwards, Nanci L. Danison

 

If Conversations with God opened the door to understanding the man-God relationship, then BACKWARDS blows the hinges off with its true story of one big firm lawyer's after death face-to-face communication with the Source about the mysteries of life and death. BACKWARDS shatters age-old beliefs that we are mere humans, that fate determines our destinies, and that a taskmaster God demands our obedience and worship. This book removes all doubt about the outcome of life and how it should be lived. Nanci L. Danison, J.D., author of the Backwards Books series, brings the credibility of a trial lawyer trained to evaluate evidence to her account of our true nature as parts of Source/God with the same character traits. She describes our innate abilities to manifest physical reality, hold multiple simultaneous levels of awareness, love unconditionally, and heal our planet and ourselves. The "life plan" in Part II originates in and resonates with our true nature, and provides step-by-step guidance on how to access and develop our Source-like traits in order to bring peace and harmony to our human lives and further our spiritual evolution.

 

 

Nanci L. Danison, BS, BA, JD, was a successful health lawyer in a large midwestern law firm before her death in 1994. She was awarded a Jaycees' Ten Outstanding Young Citizens Award and appeared regularly in a legal segment on local TV noon news shows. Her accomplishments are recognized in the 1998 Who's Who in American Law and the prestigious 2006 Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.

 

 

A Guide for the Advanced Soul, Susan Hayward

 

This new calligraphic edition of the classic Book of Insight focuses on renewed objectivity in life's challenges.

This international bestseller--a book of inspiring, illuminating meditations, each beautifully rendered in calligraphy--provides a remarkable treasury of timeless wisdom, showcasing a wealth of inspiring thoughts, from the Bible and the Koran to Shakti Gawain and Eileen Caddy.

Susan Hayward is the author of Begin it Now, Bag of Jewels, Bless-It Quotes, and Being.

 
 

An Ascension Handbook: Material Channeled from Serapis

by Tony Stubbs (Author)--$13.95
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A Course in Miracles-Pocket Workbook and Manual (Perfect Paperback)

$14.95
 

 

Moldavite, Robert Simmons

 

Moldavite is a rememberance of things to come, ways to grow opportunities to nurture, people and thigs to cherish. It is a meteoric myth and metaphor of the Wake-Up call from Central. -- Dr. Jean Houston

Moldavite is a gemstone that fell to Earth. In this book the authors explore Moldavite in its scientific and mythic dimensions as an awakener and accelerator of spiritual evolution. This book opens a door to a new dimension of our inner world, and a pathway for those who wish to bring Light to Earth.

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The Only Way to Learn Astrology, Volume 1, Second Edition, Marion D. March

 

This new publication of a highly popular classic lives up to its title in presenting very clear instructions for how to learn astrology. As the first volume of a six volume series, this book teaches "Basic Principles" in a proven critically acclaimed method. Part 1 explains the symbolism of signs, planets, houses and aspects. Part 2 provides detailed delineation of each of the planets by sign, house placement and aspect, with thorough examples and then quizzes that allow the reader to self-test. Throughout, March and McEvers encourage their readers to "think like an astrologer." $15.95 - Order Online from Quest
 

 

New American Ephemeris for the 21st Century, 2000-2100 at Midnight, Rique Pottenger

 

In 1976, Neil F. Michelsen compiled, programmed and published the first edition of the ephemeris that set new standards of accuracy for contemporary astrology. In 2006, celebrating the 30th anniversary of first publication, Rique Pottenger continues the work that Neil began. The New American Ephemeris for the 21st Century, 2000-2100 at Midnight has the familiardata used and trusted by astrologers worldwide, now fully updated and expanded with the very latest data, including the recent decisions by the International Astronomers Union to create a new dwarf planet category. Ceres has been added to the daily planetary lineup Sun through Pluto. Monthly positions are added for Eris plus the asteroids Pallas, Juno and Vesta, Chiron and the Galactic Center. Improved calculation routines provide other new features such as finding double ingresses on a single day and more accurate station times. This 624 page volume is dedicated to its orginator, Neil F. Michelsen, and features an introductory text section with Michelsen’s own writings plus the commentary of colleagues that capsulize the early development of computer technology for astrologers.

 

 

Four Insights, Alberto Villoldo

 

The Four Insights are the wisdom teachings that have been protected by secret societies of Earthkeepers, the medicine men and women of the Americas. The Insights state that all creation—humans, whales, and even stars—is made from light manifest through the power of intention. The Earthkeepers mastered the Insights, and used them to heal disease, eliminate emotional suffering, and even grow new bodies that age and heal differently.
Mastery of the Insights allows you to reinform your DNA and participate consciously in your biological, emotional, and spiritual evolution. According to the prophecies of the Maya, Hopi, and Inka Earthkeepers, we’re at a turning point in human history, when a new species of human will give birth to itself. We’re going to take a quantum leap into what we’re becoming and will no longer be Homo sapiens but Homo luminouos. The Four Insights reveal ancient technologies we can practice for becoming beings of light with the ability to perceive the energy and vibration that make up the physical universe at a much higher level.

Alberto Villoldo, Ph.D., a psychologist and medical anthropologist, has studied the healing practices of the Amazon and Inka shamans for more than 25 years. While at San Francisco State University, he founded the Biological Self-Regulation Laboratory to study how the mind creates psychosomatic health and disease. Dr. Villoldo directs The Four Winds Society, where he trains individuals in the U.S. and Europe in the practice of energy medicine and soul retrieval.

 
 

 

Crystal Healing, Katrina Raphaell

 

Read about the Earthkeepers in Volumes II and III!

Volume two of the Crytal Trilogy further refines the practical applications of crystal therapeutic techniques.

 

 

The Crystalline Transmission, Katrina Raphaell

 


This volume reveals a whole new dimension of crystal awareness, offering guidelines and instruction on how we, as human beings can become as clear as the crystals and develop the full spectrum of the rainbow ray body. The crystals are tools and teachers demonstrating how to materially manifest perfected form. Katrina focuses on how we can align ourselves with the perfect cosmic geometric grid of light (as the crystals so purely demonstrate). This would literally change the frequency at which we vibrate. Emphasising planetary peace, specific information is given to assist individuals in stabilising their personal identity within their own lighted centre of truth, thus establishing entirely new concepts of being.Introduced for the first time are crystals and stones that facilitate this process, the final six Master Crystals and a pure Crystalline Transmission through the writing itself. Included are: specific stones and layouts for individuals suffering from or prone to AIDS; crystals that facilitate the activation of new Chakra centres; tantric layouts for couples; stones and crystals for protection against nuclear radiation; dematerialisation in action; encoded crystals - the cosmic alphabet; crystals and stones for the new race of beings birthing onto the Earth; and, information of many new stones and crystals to serve our unfoldment in the 1990s. $19.95 - Order Online from Quest
 

 

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Meditations for Healing (Paperback)

by Larry Moen (Editor)
 
$13.95
 

             
 
 
 



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