Latest Book Reviews

Reviews for 04/04/09

 

Just in at The Quest Bookshop:
 
***A new shipment of Rocks and Minerals and Crystals:  Including:  Okenite, Apopholyte, Turquoise, Celestitie, Malachite, Rough Azurite, Rouch Lapis, (a beautiful large piece of) Fluorite, Big pieces of Picture Jasper, Charoite and Smoky Quartz, Lepidolite.  . .
and if you haven't been in in the last month we still have some beautiful stone Pendants with some rare stones.
 
***A small supply of cloth-bound blank journals for $6.00.
 
 
***a new DVD by the author of http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41698DAENRL._SL160_AA115_.jpg:  John F. Thie, DC
 
Improve your life with Touch for Health
 
***a new DVD: by Jozef Nauwelaerts
 
Moments with Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj:  Archival filsm 1979/1981-Mumai India-Fully Subtitles
 
PLUS all THESE new TITLES:
 
 

 

Healthy Body Cards, Louise L. Hay, Gift Item

 

Bestselling author and lecturer Louise L. Hay brings you 50 affirmation cards designed to make you feel good about every part of your body from your scalp to your toes. Post these cards in your home, in your office, in your car . . . or anyplace else where you want to remind yourself that your body is a unique, glorious, and truly beautiful thing!

Louise L. Hay is a metaphysical lecturer and teacher and the bestselling author of 27 books, including You Can Heal Your Life trade — 0-937611-01-8; You Can Heal Your Life Gift edition— 1-56170-628-0; and Empowering Women—1-56170-6094. Her works have been translated into 25 different languages in 33 countries throughout the world. Since beginning her career as a Science of Mind minister in 1981, Louise has assisted thousands of people in discovering and using the full potential of their own creative powers for personal growth and self-healing. Louise is the founder and chairman of Hay House, Inc., a publishing company that disseminates books, audios, and videos that contribute to the healing of the planet. Louise lives in San Diego, California, where she spends her time loving life, gardening, and writing. $15.95 - Order Online from Quest

 

 

The EFT Manual, Everyday EFT: Emotional Freedom Techniques, Gary Craig

 

This is the print version of the Official Manual for Emotional Freedom Techniques or EFT. It is one of the most successful psychology self-help manuals ever published EFT is a remarkable new technique which uses the body's natural stress-reduction points. When organized into the EFT 'basic recipe,' self-stimulation of these points by touching or tapping has been demonstrated to rapidly reduce anxiety, depression, phobias and other conditions. EFT originator Gary Graig takes the reader through the basic steps of identifying the emotional roots of their problems, and crafting a combination of words that will trigger a healing response. He then demonstrates the one-minute healing routine that is the basis of EFT. He discusses the ways in which EFT can be applied to a variety of common conditions, including pain, fears, addictions and cravings, weight issues, insomnia and guilt.

$14.95 - Order Online from Quest

 

Making Contact, Fireside Ser., Ramtha The Enlightened One
also...Awakening to the Extraordinary
Part of Ramtha's Fireside Series collection library on the topic of the journey of the soul and evolution as the main purpose of life.

Ramtha the Enlightened One, ascended master and founder of the mystery schools of ancient wisdom throughout history. Master Teacher of Ramtha's School of Enlightenment.

 

 

Who Are We Really?, Fireside Ser., Ramtha The Enlightened One

 

Part of Ramtha's Fireside Series collection library on the topic of consciousness and energy and the divine, transcendental quality of humanity.

Ramtha the Enlightened One, ascended master and founder of the mystery schools of ancient wisdom throughout history. Master Teacher of Ramtha's School of Enlightenment.

 

 

13th Step, Jude Currivan

 

In 1998, scientist, healer, and mystic Jude Currivan heard an inner message—a call to undertake a global quest that would transform her life and take her and her fellow travelers on an inner and outer odyssey that would ultimately reveal our hidden heritage and cosmic destiny.


The initial intention of these journeys was to activate the healing energies of 12 ancient Lemurian artifacts around the earth to support the collective shift of awareness prophesied for 2012. But an even deeper purpose began to unfold. . . .
The native elders of indigenous traditions around the world say that in these momentous times, “We are the ones we have been waiting for.” As did the heroes of mythology, we are now about to embark on a spiritual quest to remember the wholeness of who we really are.
The 12 activations and the opening of a galactic portal were completed during the December solstice of 2003, but in 2006 a further call heralded a 13th healing journey.
As we approach 2012 and experience the birth pangs of a new age, this book shares an inspirational message of hope and reconciliation. It offers an empowering call for every one of us to embody our own divinity and fulfill our highest purpose as the heroes of this transformation.

Jude Currivan, the author of The 8th Chakra and The Wave, is a scientist, healer, and mystic who has studied consciousness and perennial wisdom since early childhood and who has directly experienced multidimensional realities. She has a master’s degree in physics, specializing in cosmology and quantum physics; and a Ph.D. in archaeology, researching ancient cosmologies. Moving on from a highly successful international business career in the mid-1990s, she now advises and educates people throughout the world in facilitating wholeness on individual and collective levels.

 

 

Signs From Above, Doreen Virtue

 

Your guardian angels are continually giving you messages, frequently through signs, such as seeing rainbows, repetitive number sequences, finding coins or feathers, and hearing meaningful songs.

In this fascinating book, Doreen Virtue and her son Charles teach you how to understand the signs that are always around you. You'll gain comfort from reading true stories of how angels have answered prayers by giving clear signs revealing their love and protection. You'll also learn how to ask the angels for signs, along with specific prayers for your relationships, career, health, and other vital areas of your life.

Doreen Virtue is a spiritual psychologist who works with the angelic realm, including the fairies. She is the bestselling author of many books, cards and audiocassettes, with sales of over one million copies!

 

 

Art of Extreme Self-Care, Cheryl Richardson

 

This life-changing handbook by best-selling author Cheryl Richardson offers you 12 strategies to transform your life one month at a time. Designed as a practical, action-oriented program, each chapter challenges you to alter one behavior that keeps getting you in trouble.

The book is filled with personal stories of how Cheryl and others have learned to make the practice of Extreme Self-Care their new standard for living. With chapters such as “End the Legacy of Deprivation,” “Take Your Hands off the Wheel,” “The Absolute No List,” and “Does That Anger Taste Good?” you will stop the endless cycle of self-betrayal and neglect that stems from daily violations of self-care.        Each chapter includes a relevant resource section that offers books, Websites, audio programs, podcasts, and more should you want to explore a particular topic further.   

The Art of Extreme Self-Care is a sane and sensible program that gives you the permission you need to dramatically upgrade your life!

Cheryl Richardson is the author of many bestselling books. Her work has been covered widely on national television, including The Oprah Winfrey Show, the Today Show, and Good Morning America.  She is also featured in many top newspapers and magazines, that include: The New York Times and Good Housekeeping.

 

Eternal Spring: Taijiquan, Qi Gong, and the Cultivation of Health, Happiness and Longevity (Paperback)

by Michael W. Acton (Author)

 

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The traditional martial art of Taiji Quan and the practice of Qi Gong are both sophisticated expressions of Chinese health culture and are still practiced by many people in China today to achieve what is commonly called 'Eternal Spring', or the attainment of both mental and physical health and longevity."Taiji Quan and Qi Gong: The Art of Self Cultivation and Eternal Spring" is both a resource and an inspirational discourse written for a Western audience. It explains the essential theories and methods of Taiji Quan and Qi Gong in an insightful and accessible way. It expounds their value in our daily lives and positions them as the most comprehensive strategy for health, happiness and rejuvenation currently available. In addition, it presents Taiji Quan and Qi Gong as a most effective means of combating the stresses, strains and illnesses that are now so much a part of our modern lifestyle. Michael W. Acton guides the reader through core concepts with an insight and wisdom born out of many years of practice and teaching. He tells us what we need to know and for what reason, building a comprehensive picture that offers both knowledge and inspiration.This book will be of use to anyone who is already on this path or who is interested in self-development, health and well-being or the fascinating philosophy and ideas that underpin these traditional Chinese disciplines.

Michael W. Acton is Founder and Senior Instructor of the Wu Shi Taiji Quan and Qi Gong Association UK. He has been training for over 30 years and is the sole representative of Dr Li Li-Qun, a fourth generation Wu Style Taiji Quan master and a leading Qi Gong master, who, now in his 80s, is one of China's leading exponents in both disciplines.

 

Autism and Diet, Rosemary Kessick

 

"Parents have been reporting a connection between autism and diet for decades but, until now, the science behind the connection has been evasive. Today, we see a growing body of research to back up parents' reports that certain foods and other environmental sources can affect the developing brains of some children and trigger adverse behavioural episodes." "Written by an autism expert who has witnessed the dramatic improvement that dietary intervention can make in her own child, Autism and Diet offers an 'easily digestible' guide to the medical research; practical strategies for implementing a safe diet; a handy list of ingredients to be avoided; as well as a bank of essential resources and useful contacts." This accessible book offers a concise guide to all aspects of dietary intervention in children with autism, and is a resource for parents, teachers and any other family member or caregiver who need to know how to help implement a safe and healthy diet for an autistic child.

 
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Asperger Syndrome and Anxiety: A Guide to Successful Stress Management (Paperback)

"A remarkable and keenly insightful work from a brilliant and emerging leader in the autism self-advocacy community." - William Stillman, author of Autism and the God Connection and Demystifying the Autistic Experience"

Many people suffer from feelings of stress and anxiety in their everyday lives. For people with Asperger Syndrome (AS), this stress can be particularly difficult to manage. On a daily basis people with AS must fit into a world that seems totally foreign to them and this can increase feelings of alienation and anxiety, making life's challenges especially hard to cope with.The first book on anxiety written specifically for adults with Asperger Syndrome, this book offers practical advice on how individuals with AS can manage their anxiety more effectively. As a person with AS who has struggled with feelings of anxiety and learnt how to overcome them, Nick Dubin shares his own tried and tested solutions along with up-to-date research on stress management for individuals with AS, including a chapter on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Dubin explores the key problem areas that can lead to anxiety for people with AS such as lack of social skills, difficulties establishing romantic relationships and uncertainty about employment."Asperger Syndrome and Anxiety" provides real solutions to a common problem and is essential reading for anyone with AS who has trouble managing stress. The book will also be of interest to family members, teachers and other professionals working with individuals with AS.

 

Meet Your Body, Noah Karrasch

 

Many of us hold on to old fears, traumas and stresses and allow them to define and frame our lives. This book shows how to relieve these problems and help you look and feel better on a profound level. Based on the idea that the body is composed of twenty-one important hinges, "Meet Your Body" shows how we can 'oil' and free these hinges, stretching the body out so we can feel healthy and happy more of the time. Noah's therapeutic work is influenced by his background in Rolfing, a hands-on manipulation of the body's connective tissue designed to enhance posture and freedom of movement. From this theory of structural integration, Karrasch has developed a focus on the inseparable connection between our minds and our bodies, our bodymindcore.Guiding the reader through the various hinges of the body, from the big toe to the hip to the head, the author shows how learning to isolate and stretch these hinges in new ways can lead to a happy bodymindcore, making a great difference to overall health and wellbeing. Each chapter addresses a particular hinge physically as well as sharing ideas about its emotional component, and includes photographs and drawings illustrating a variety of bodymindcore techniques. This book offers people with both ordinary and extraordinary body challenges new ideas for how they can make changes in the way their bodies work for them. A practical guide to releasing bodymindcore trauma, "Meet Your Body" challenges us all to get in touch with and listen to our bodies to improve our health and overall happiness.


Noah Karrasch is a certified Rolfer and licensed massage therapist, and holds a teaching degree from the University of Missouri, Columbia. He teaches core bodywork skills throughout the midwest and also works with the Wren Clinic in East London. Noah lives and works in Springfield, Missouri. $17.95 - Order Online from Quest

 

 

The Illustrated Book of Five Rings, Miyamoto Musashi

 

 

Written by the master swordsman and undefeated samurai Miyamoto Musashi in 1643, The Book of Five Rings has become a classic on the arts of strategy and confrontation. Musashi's wise and penetrating advice and observations are applicable not only to martial artists but for leaders in all professions; he analyzes the process of struggle and mastery over conflict that underlies every level of human interaction.

In this exquisite illustrated edition, Thomas Cleary's accessible translation and illuminating introduction are enhanced by forty-five full-color illustrations from Japanese sources, including battle scenes, reproductions of fine samurai swords and armor, and art from the Zen tradition (which had a close relationship with the Japanese martial culture).

Also included is Cleary's translation of another important Japanese classic on leadership and strategy: The Book of Family Traditions on the Art of War by Yagyu Munenori, which highlights the ethical and spiritual insights of Taoism and Zen as they apply to the way of the warrior.

Miyamoto Musashi, who lived in Japan in the 1600s, was an undefeated dueler, a masterless samurai, and an independent teacher. He spent the last decades of his life refining and teaching his military science.

 
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Manifestations of Buddhas (Hardcover)

by Shashibala (Author)
 
This overview of how the Buddha is depicted in art shows the Enlightened One in forms ranging from fabulously ornate murals to sculptures whose feet are as large as cars. Dr. Shashibala provides an introduction to Buddhism's history and tenets, and analyzes the philosophical underpinnings of the artwork, which is shown in full color
 
Dr. Shashibala, a specialist in art and culture of Asian countries, and a researcher at the International Academy of Indian Culture, has worked as an adjunct faculty at the National Museaum Institute, New Delhi for fifteen years.  ...Author of Buddhist art, DivineArt and Buddhist Art and Thought, she is also highly acclaimed for her photo exhibitions and radio broadcasts. 
 
Hope to see you all soon!!!