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Publisher
New Harbinger Publications
Language
English
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The Buddha and other great teachers were born with brains built essentially like anyone else's-and then they changed their brains in wasys that changed the world.
Science is now revealing how the flow of thoughts actually sculpts the brain. By combining breakthroughs in neuroscience with insights from thousands of years of contemplative practice, you, too, can use your mind to shape your brain for greater happiness, love, and wisdom.
Buddha's Brain...
Author
Publisher
Fentum Press
Pub. Date
©2021
Language
English
Description
"Eccentric Fran wants a second chance. Thanks to her intimacy with Jane Austen, and the poet Shelley, she finds one. Jane Austen is such a presence in Fran's life that she seems to share her cottage and garden, becoming an imaginary friend. Fran's conversations with Jane Austen guide and chide her - but Fran is ready for change after years of teaching, reading and gardening. An encounter with a long-standing English friend, and an American writer,...
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English
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"[Narrator Robert Petkoff] is a steady performer whose measured pacing allows each subject's story to unfold naturally against the background of Leland's personal inquiry. A particular highlight comes at the very end, when listeners get a chance to hear the actual voices of some of the men and women who have shared the lessons of their lives." - AudioFile Magazine
This program includes original recordings of interviews from the
Author
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"On his 68th birthday, Kevin Kelly began to write down for his young adult children some things he had learned about life that he wished he had known earlier. To his surprise, Kelly had more to say than he thought, and kept adding to the advice over the years, compiling a life's wisdom into these pages. Kelly's timeless advice covers an astonishing range, from right living to setting ambitious goals, optimizing generosity, and cultivating compassion....
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Publisher
B&H Kids
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Where can we find wisdom? Down in the deep caverns? At the bottom of the ocean floor? This visual tour through the poetry of Job 28 parallels Scripture and leads readers on a treasure hunt through the wonders of God's creation. Among all the dazzling treasures this world has to offer, we learn of an even greater treasure-- wisdom--and of the mighty God who alone can lead us to it. Beautifully illustrated, Where Is Wisdom? is a unique celebration...
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Publisher
HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
©2019
Language
English
Description
Controversial evangelical Bible scholar, popular blogger and podcast host of The Bible for Normal People, and author of The Bible Tells Me So and The Sin of Certainty explains that the Bible is not an instruction manual or rule book but a powerful learning tool that nurtures our spiritual growth by refusing to provide us with easy answers but instead forces us to acquire wisdom.
For many Christians, the Bible is a how-to manual filled with literal...
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English
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The Today co-host, best-selling co-author of Sisters First and former first daughter and granddaughter shares heartwarming, whimsical stories about beloved grandparents George and Barbara Bush while offering insights into how their wisdom has shaped her life.
Publisher
Hampton Roads Pub
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
The Essential Mystics, Poets, Saints, and Sages is the essential treasury of quotes and passages from mystics around the world and through the centuries. This collection, curated by religious scholar Richard Hooper, stresses the beauty of religious language and mystical experience. Included are selections from William Blake, Ramakrishna, Rumi, St. John of the Cross, Osho, Tagore, Chuang Tzu, and many more. The selections are given context by Hooper's...
Author
Publisher
James Vukelich
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
"Discover the profound wisdom of the Anishinaabe/Ojibwe people in 'The Seven Generations and The Seven Grandfather Teachings.' In this captivating journey, you will immerse yourself in timeless teachings that illuminate the way to interconnectedness and interdependence. As the spiritual translation of the sacred laws, the Seven Grandfather teachings guide us towards Mino-bimaadiziwin, 'the good life' - a life of harmony, free from contradiction or...
12) Guest artist
Publisher
Indican Pictures
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
The story of a young man coming face to face with his hero an exploring the tangled relationship between the dreams of youth and the wisdom of age.
Author
Publisher
North Atlantic Books
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
"In his landmark provocative style, Stephen Jenkinson makes the case that we must birth a new generation of elders, one poised and willing to be true stewards of the planet and its species. Come of Age does not offer tips on how to be a better senior citizen or how to be kinder to our elders. Rather, with lyrical prose and incisive insight, Stephen Jenkinson explores the great paradox of elderhood in North America: how we are awash in the aged and...
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Language
English
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Description
You've heard the expression, "It's the little things that count." It's more than a simple platitude. Research has shown that integrating little daily practices into your life can actually change the way your brain works. This guide offers simple things you can do routinely, mainly inside your mind, that will support and increase your sense of security and worth, resilience, effectiveness, well-being, insight, and inner peace. For example, they include:...
Author
Publisher
Brilliance Audio
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
Draws on the latest research to show how to stimulate and strengthen one's brain for more fulfilling relationships, a deeper spiritual life, and a greater sense of inner confidence and worth. Listeners learn how to activate the brain states of calm, joy, and compassion instead of worry, sorrow, and anger.
Publisher
Artisan
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"In her new book, Grace Bonney continues where In the Company of Women left off and connects the dots between women of all generations (from ages 18 to 100), offering a brand-new perspective on empowering and empowered women. Collective Wisdom will include a multilayered tapestry of interviews, conversations, intimate photos, wish lists, artwork, images of handwritten letters, and more, designed so it's both a keepsake and a treasury of wisdom that...
Series
Joan of Arcadia volume season 2
Publisher
Paramount Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
An average teenager living with her family in Arcadia, Joan is going through more than the average challenges any teen faces: she must somehow make sense of the surprise visits she's been getting - from God.
20) In every life
Author
Publisher
Beach Lane Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
A picture book celebrating both the highs and lows that everyone experiences in the course of a life.
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