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In his most extraordinary book, The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a
Hat, Oliver Sacks recounts the stories of patients lost in the
bizarre, apparently inescapable world of neurological disorders.
These are case studies of people who have lost their memories and
with them the greater part of their pasts; who are no longer able
to recognize people or common objects; whose limbs have become
alien; who are afflicted and yet are gifted with uncanny artistic
or mathematical talents. In Dr Sacks's splendid and sympathetic
telling, each tale is a unique and deeply human study of life
struggling against incredible adversity. 'Oliver Sacks has become
the world's best-known neurologist. His case studies of broken
minds offer brilliant insight into the mysteries of consciousness'
- Guardian
Psychologists have long realized that the ancient Greeks had deep
insights into the human psyche which, whether they realized it or
not, they expressed through their mythology. Peter Lemesurier's new
book offers a way of using these insights directly as a startling
new method of self-healing and self-realization. In the full
tradition of Joseph Campbell, James Hillman and Karl Kerenyi, it
applies the dynamics of the Greek myths to quite overwhelming
effect - as many who have used the approach report. Basically, the
system is homeopathic, in that it encourages co-operation with each
currently controlling god in turn (once identified via a simple
diagnostic test) thus allowing that god to "move on". By the same
token, therefore, it gives readers full permission - perhaps for
the first time in their lives - to be who they really are, removing
all the stultifying effects of chronic guilt about themselves. But
first, discover your god...
Eckhart Tolle's "A New Earth" will be a cornerstone for personal spirituality and self-improvement for years to come, leading readers to a new levels of consciousness and inner peace. Taking off from the introspective work "The Power of Now", which is a number one bestseller and has sold millions of copies worldwide, Tolle provides the spiritual framework for people to move beyond themselves in order to make this world a better, more spiritually evolved place to live. Shattering modern ideas of ego and entitlement, self and society, Tolle lifts the veil of fear that has hung over humanity during this new millennium, and shines an illuminating light that leads to happiness and health that every reader can follow.
THE PHENOMENAL INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER - OVER A MILLION COPIES
SOLD WORLDWIDE SHORTLISTED FOR THE ROYAL SOCIETY BOOK PRIZE 'Who
would have thought something as simple as changing the way we
breathe could be so revolutionary for our health, from snoring to
allergies to immunity? A fascinating book, full of dazzling
revelations' Dr Rangan Chatterjee There is nothing more essential
to our health and wellbeing than breathing: take air in, let it
out, repeat 25,000 times a day. Yet, as a species, humans have lost
the ability to breathe correctly, with grave consequences. In
Breath, journalist James Nestor travels the world to discover the
hidden science behind ancient breathing practices to figure out
what went wrong and how to fix it. Modern research is showing us
that making even slight adjustments to the way we inhale and exhale
can: - jump-start athletic performance - rejuvenate internal organs
- halt snoring, allergies, asthma and autoimmune disease, and even
straighten scoliotic spines None of this should be possible, and
yet it is. Drawing on thousands of years of ancient wisdom and
cutting-edge studies in pulmonology, psychology, biochemistry and
human physiology, Breath turns the conventional wisdom of what we
thought we knew about our most basic biological function on its
head. You will never breathe the same again.
Jy wil asem skep en die mooi dinge raaksien. Maar soms raak die lewe
dol en jy erg gestres. Bewustelikheid (mindfulness) en meditasie kan
mens help om met nuwe oë na die wêreld te kyk.
Johannes de Villiers vertel die stories van gewone mense wat geleer het
hoe om beter interpersoonlike verhoudings te hê, 'n positiewe bydrae
tot die wêreld te maak, hul woede en stres beter te bestuur en die
wonderskone in elke oomblik - ook die moeilikes - raak te sien. Dit kan
ook jou storie wees.
'A world-class tune-up for your brain.' Daniel H. Pink Why do we
think we're better prepared for job interviews than we are? Why
does no one act on climate change? Why do we over think when
something bad happens to us? Renowned psychologist Professor
Woo-kyoung Ahn devised a course at Yale called 'Thinking' to help
students examine the biases that cause people so many problems in
their daily lives. It quickly became one of the university's most
popular courses. Now, for the first time, she presents key insights
from her years of teaching and research. It's well known that our
minds are tripped up by error, cognitive bias and prejudice. But
knowing that isn't enough: the thinking problems still exist. In
this clear guide, Professor Woo-kyoung Ahn gives clear and
practical steps to actually change our thinking. The natural
follow-up to Daniel Kahneman's Thinking, Fast and Slow, Thinking
101 shows how we can improve not just our own daily lives through
better awareness of our biases, but the lives of everyone around
us. It is required reading for everyone who wants to think - and
live - better.
Love. It's that thing everyone talks about but very few will ever truly put into action. It's the fuel with which we are called to live, and it's the very reason Jesus' body was brutally broken upon that splintered cross. It's unbeatable, unrestricted, and hands down the greatest attribute of God. It will transform the way you see life, and it will radically invade the way you see others. The question is, have you discovered and harnessed it the way God intended?
In Love Is Oxygen, you will engage with the reality of God's love as something you can know and personally experience. This love transcends fear and circumstances, and it pushes us into places we never imagined. After all, living God's love is like breathing--it gives life as we breathe it in . . . and then we can't help but breathe it out to the people around us.
An internationally bestselling fable about a spiritual journey, littered with powerful life lessons that teach us how to abandon consumerism in order to embrace destiny, live life to the full and discover joy.
This inspiring tale is based on the author's own search for life's true purpose, providing a step-by-step approach to living with greater courage, balance, abundance and joy.
It tells the story of Julian Mantle, a lawyer forced to confront the spiritual crisis of his out-of-balance life: following a heart attack, he decides to sell all his beloved possesions and trek to India. On a life-changing odyssey to an ancient culture, he meets Himalayan gurus who offer powerful, wise and practical lessons that teach us to:
- Develop joyful thoughts
- Follow our life's mission
- Cultivate self-discipline and act courageously
- Value time as our most important commodity
- Nourish our relationships
- Live fully, one day at a time
Shéri Brynard has reached many remarkable milestones, although she was born
with Down Syndrome. She talks about how love and acceptance from her family
and friends formed her. She tells of her adventures, her pain and the harsh
realities she has to face as an adult with Down Syndrome. Her mother tells the
tale of living in Shéri’s shadow, speaking without holding back about her crisis of
faith when she heard that her daughter had Down Syndrome. A touching tale.
Just as On Death and Dying taught us the five stages of death - denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance - Dr Elisabeth Kiibler-Ross and David Kessler's landmark On Grief and Grieving applies these stages to the grieving process and weaves together theory, inspiration and practical advice, including sections on sadness, hauntings, dreams, isolation and healing.
This new edition celebrates the life and work of Dr Elisabeth Kiibler-Ross a decade after her death and features a new foreword by Maria Shriver, who reflects on the legacy of On Grief and Grieving and the important role the book has played in her life.
On Grief and Grieving is a rich trove for anyone experiencing grief - a beacon shedding light, comfort and hope.
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