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The Tao of Pooh
(Paperback)
Benjamin Hoff; Illustrated by E.H. Shepard
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"What's this you're writing?... asked Pooh, climbing onto the
writing table. "The Tao of Pooh,... I replied. "The how of Pooh?...
asked Pooh, smudging one of the words I had just written. "The Tao
of Pooh,... I replied, poking his paw away with my pencil. "It
seems more like ow! of Pooh,... said Pooh, rubbing his paw. "Well,
it's not,... I replied huffily. "What's it about?... asked Pooh,
leaning forward and smearing another word. "It's about how to stay
happy and calm under all circumstances!... I yelled. "Have you read
it?... asked Pooh... ...Winnie-the-Pooh has a certain way about
him, a way of doing things that has made him the world's most
beloved bear, and Pooh's Way, as Benjamin Hoff brilliantly
demonstrates, seems strangely close to the ancient Chinese
principles of Taoism. Follow the Pooh Way in this humorous and
enlightening introduction to Taoism, with classic decorations by
E.H.Shepard throughout. Over a million copies sold.
The author offers advice on such matters as mastering emotions, overcoming debilitating habits such as over-eating, drinking and drug abuse, unleashing the hidden power of body and mind, improving personal and professional relationships, and taking control of personal finances.
Why is suffering the common lot of all people everywhere - believers
and non-believers alike - and why does it seem that the world is out of
control when it comes to the problem of pain and suffering?
These are not easy questions, and in reality, you will never know the
answers completely until you see our Lord face to face in heaven.
Nevertheless, the Bible does give you some answers.
Who’s in Charge of a World that Suffers? includes an informative and
inspirational new introduction by Franklin Graham that speaks to
today’s reader in the midst of painful circumstances.
In this book, originally titled Till Armageddon, world-renowned
evangelist Billy Graham uncovers the clues the scriptures offer you to
this universal question--the question of suffering. Readers will
discover what the Bible says about:
- Why Christians are not exempt from suffering
- Living above your circumstances
- The place of prayer in suffering
- God’s promises for those who suffer
- And much more
Christians are called to learn what it means to trust God in every
circumstance, and to live for Him no matter what comes our way. It is
essential to think more clearly about suffering, and to rearrange your
priorities so that when your personal armageddons come, you will not be
taken by surprise or be unprepared. Christian readers, pastors, Bible
study leaders, and anyone questioning where God fits into suffering
will find encouragement in this message of hope for a broken world.
Everyone knows the best things in life are free--but it's easy
to forget in a world of continuous commercials and competitive
consumerism. In this witty, inspiring, and beautifully illustrated
book, Alex Quick reminds us how many of the really important things
can be done on less than a shoestring.
OVER ONE MILLION COPIES SOLD In A Return to Love, Marianne Williamson shares her insights into how the practical application of love every day can provide an answer to the problems that confront us, whether these are in our relationships, our careers or our health. This newly updated, best-selling guide reveals how we each can take a spiritual. psychological and emotional journey back to the true inner peace with which we were born, and shows how by practising love we can make our lives more peaceful, loving and fulfilling. Marianne Lectures internationally in the fields of spirituality and metaphysics. Seen as a guru by many of the biggest names in showbusiness, she also works extensively for non-profit making charitable organisations, in particular those that help people with life-challenging illnesses. 'A Return to Love' offers readers the chance to experience the uplifting and empowering teachings which characterise her personal appearances. ‘Marianne Williamson displays in her writing the power and wit that she displays as a speaker. Her honest accounts of different periods in her life will motivate readers for a long time to come. 'A Return to Love' makes for very powerful reading.’ LOUISE L. HAY, author of 'You Can Heal Your Life 'and 'The Power Within You' ‘Marianne Williamson’s book is a classic. She reveals, with elegant simplicity, that love is not a mere sentiment or emotion, but the ultimate truth at the heart of creation.’ DEEPAK CHOPRA, author of ' The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success' and 'Creating Health'
*Named Book of the Week by Maria Shriver's The Sunday Paper* "If
you've spent the last couple years untangling yourself from Hustle
Culture, and trying to find who you are outside of your
achievements and productivity, then we've got just the book for
you. Fans of Untamed, this is your next favorite read." -POPSUGAR
"I've fallen in love with Jamie's words and how she so effortlessly
can make us feel united with them. She has a true gift of helping
us realize that all of our 'human' moments are what make us so
special. She is a real light in this world." -Lucy Hale,
Award-Winning Actress from Pretty Little Liars, The Hating Game,
and more Blending memoir, sharp social insights, and unique
practical tools, author Jamie Varon is your guide to radical
contentment-a satisfied life outside the bounds of societal
expectations. Too many of us are waiting for our lives to begin,
putting our happiness on layaway for some future version where it
all lines up, when we've accomplished it all, when we have the
perfect career, bodies, partners, and when our lives finally feel
"good enough." But what is good enough? Who gets to decide? And
when do we ever reach it? Jamie takes a sharp, incisive look at the
industries that are constantly telling us to do more, be more, and
keep striving, pushing, and hustling-and shows you how to radically
opt out of societal conditioning. We've learned to be terrified of
contentment, thinking it will lead us to complacency. Yet, being
content in a world that profits off our dissatisfaction is not
complacency. It's revolutionary. Radically Content makes the case
for a new framework of living. Exploring themes like guilt, I'll be
happy when..., anxiety, settling, control, healing, shame,
self-trust, and being our own worst enemies-not only will you
unlearn the dogma of that discontent, but learn practical tools to
create a more satisfied life for yourself, including: Cultivating
real self-trust Defining your own version of "success" Living with
intention Rewriting your personal narrative Creating consistent and
healing rituals Packed with revelatory insights, Radically Content
is an exhale. A respite from the chaos of our current world. A calm
place to land when you've had enough with trying to be enough.
The Mindful Law Student is an innovative guide to learning about
mindfulness and integrating mindfulness practices into the law
school experience. Through the use of metaphor, insight,
mindfulness practices, and relaxation, and self-care exercises,
students are reminded of the tools they have long carried with them
to navigate the exciting and challenging environment of law school
and the practice of law. Scott Rogers brings readers on a journey
through the law school experience with seven hypothetical students
who experience situations that make tangible the challenges,
benefits, and promise of mindfulness. He provides real-world
examples of applying mindfulness in law school using language of
the law to impart mindfulness insights and practices. This novel
guide is an approachable and valuable resource for any law student.
The international bestselling spiritual book, now with a new look for its 20th anniversary. Eckhart Tolle demonstrates how to live a healthier, happier, mindful life by living in the present moment.
To make the journey into The Power of Now we will need to leave our analytical mind and its false created self, the ego, behind. Although the journey is challenging, Eckhart Tolle offers simple language and a question and answer format to show us how to silence our thoughts and create a liberated life.
Surrender to the present moment, where problems do not exist. It is here we find our joy, are able to embrace our true selves and discover that we are already complete and perfect. If we are able to be fully present and take each step in the Now we will be opening ourselves to the transforming experience of The Power of Now.
From former FBI agent and bestselling author Joe Navarro, a field
guide companion to his classic What Every BODY is Saying, revealing
the more than 400 essential body language indicators. A decade
after his huge international bestseller What Every BODY is Saying,
which has sold more than half a million copies in the U.S. and been
published in dozens of foreign territories, retired FBI agent Joe
Navarro offers its follow-up. The Dictionary of Body Language is a
companion "field guide" to What Every BODY is Saying, expanding the
original work with hundreds of additional behaviours, and
presenting them all in an easy-to-reference format. Moving from the
head down to the feet, Navarro explains the hidden meanings behind
the many conscious and subconscious things we do with our bodies.
We learn how to tell a person's true feelings from movement and
dilation in their pupils; what to watch for in the lips of a person
who may be afraid, or lying; the many different varieties of
arm-crossing, and what each one means; how the position of our
thumbs when we stand akimbo reflects our mental state; and many
other fascinating insights. The applications for readers are
numerous, from the business environment to romantic relationships.
After reading The Dictionary of Body Language, you'll have a new
ability to read other people's true intentions, and to adjust your
own body presentation so that you can convey the right messages.
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