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Reviews for 06/30/09

 

 

The Science of Fear, Daniel Gardner

 

A timely and entertaining psychological look at why we're afraid and what to do about it

From terror attacks to bursting real estate bubbles, from crystal meth epidemics to online sexual predators and poisonous toys from China, our list of fears seems to be exploding. Yet we are the safest and healthiest humans in history. Why are we so worried?

The Science of Fear is an introduction to the new brain science of risk, dissecting the fears that misguide and manipulate us every day. Award-winning journalist Daniel Gardner demonstrates how irrational fear springs from the ways humans miscalculate risks based on our hunter-gatherer brains. With the exclusive cooperation of risk-science pioneer Paul Slovic and other leading experts, Gardner reveals how our "gut" reactions lead us astray. Understanding our irrational fears frees us from political and corporate manipulation, and makes our choices better, and our lives braver.

Daniel Gardner is a columnist and senior writer for The Ottawa Citizen. He has received numerous awards for his writing, including Amnesty International's Media Award and the Michener Award.

 

 

Middle Passage, Studies in Jungian Psychology by Jungian, James Hollis

 

Why do so many go through so much disruption in their middle years? Why then? Why do we consider it to be a crisis? What does the pattern mean and how can we survive it? The Middle Passage shows how we may pass through midlife consciously, rendering our lives more meaningful and the second half of life immeasurably richer.

$25.00 - Order Online from Quest

 

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On This Journey We Call Our Life: Living the Questions (Studies in Jungian Psychology in Jungian Analysts, Volume 103) (Paperback)

by James Hollis 
List Price: $25.00
 

 

Testimony of Light, Helen Greaves

 

The classic book about life after death— and the amazing story of a friendship that endured beyond the veil—published for the first time in the United States.

Frances Banks died, as she had lived, fully aware of what she was experiencing and where she hoped to go. Her friend Helen Greaves was by her side as she finally lapsed into unconsciousness. Then, one evening some three weeks after Frances's death, Helen sensed her presence. This extraordinary encounter marked the beginning of contact between them from both sides of the veil—between life as we know it and life on "the other side."

Testimony of Light is based on these communications that Helen received telepathically from Frances. The writings have been authenticated by those who knew them both and who were familiar with their individual writing styles. Moving and inspiring, this classic book is a testament to the enduring power of their friendship, and offers an important message to us all—that the death of the body is but a gentle passing to a much freer and fuller life.

Helen Greaves lived in the United Kingdom and was the author of several books of metaphysics, including The Challenging Light, The Dissolving Veil, and The Wheel of Eternity. Her book Testimony of Light has remained in print since 1969, touching the lives of many.

 

 

Lost Secret of Death, Peter Novak

 

 

Novak investigates a belief called the Binary Soul Doctrine (BSD) which states simply that humans possess two souls which split at death, the conscious going on to reincarnate again and again, while the unconscious ends up in a type of limbo judging itself for all eternity.

He goes on to explain that long ago the BSD was the primary belief of a single world religion, which since has been broken into more and more fragments. However, he claims that twentieth-century findings, including the work of Freud and Jung, as well as findings of modern neuroscience and Near-Death research, has marked a resurgence of belief in the veracity of the BSD.

Novak argues-just as those long ago did-that it is essential for humans to integrate these two souls together before death to avoid the nightmare of being split in two at death. He even offers a few steps to help readers start the process of integration.

 

 
Seven Sacred Flames - more info

The Seven Sacred Flames - by Aurelia Louise Jones              

Published: June 2007 - ISBN: 978-0-9700902-8-7 -  Price: $39.00
This hard cover sacred book has been published in full color throughout the book. It contains 16 color graphics of the Masters of Wisdom, mainly those representing the Guardians of the Sacred Flames. The book is printed on high quality glossy paper and contains a gold ribbon to hold your place. The exterior of the book is gilded in gold. It contains seven main chapters, one chapter for each one of the seven main sacred flames. It ends with a section offering invocations to each one of the flames.

It contains Pearls of Wisdom and Knowledge that will assist those seeking to attain Christ consciousness and Ascension. At the time it was not known who would write and publish it, and we inspired its content to more than one incarnated soul on the planet. We wish to express our deepest gratitude to Aurelia for bringing forth, with our assistance, these Pearls from the depth of her heart and soul for the benefit of enlightenment of humanity. (Master Saint Germain, Lord Lanto and Lord Sananda) - 280 pages.
Price: $39.00
 
 

 

TELOS —Volume 1 - Revelations of the New Lemuria
by Aurelia Louise Jones

Published: June 2004 - ISBN # 978-0-9700902-4-9 - Timely and fascinating messages from the people of the ancient civilization of Lemuria, living in the fifth dimensional city of Telos, situated beneath Mount Shasta, CA. They are the survivors of the lost continent of Mu, who perished beneath of waves of the Pacific Ocean over 12,000 years ago. Our Lemurian brothers and sisters of Telos are our former family of ancient times and they are soon looking forward to coming out, to reunite with us once again, after a very long period of physical separation. This book touches the very core of your heart - 192 pages.

Price: $18.00
 

 

 

TELOS - Volume 3 - Protocols of the Fifth Dimension
by Aurelia Louise Jones

Published: April 2006 - ISBN # 978-0-9700902-7-0 - This material presented here is designed to continue to stretch your heart and mind to another new level of your Christhood and mastery. If you are choosing to move along with Earth’s destiny and evolve your consciousness to be able to live in a world of pure Love and Light, it is now more imperative than ever before that you awaken the perceptions of your true divinity and make it a priority and the most important goal of your life. You have to prepare the Garden of your Heart to become conscious and responsible galactic citizens to mingle, as equals, with your brothers and sisters from the Stars.

You will find in the third book of the Telos series many helpful tools that you can use to reach your goals, such as meditations in etheric temples and several types of activations. You will also find protocols and codes of ethics to prepare you for fifth dimensional living that you must embrace in order to be finally admitted into the great “Hall of Ascension.” This book offers you the next few steps you must attain in order to be able to join the Brotherhood of Light “consciously” - 256 pages.

Price: $20.00