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The Metaverse of Consciousness - Shelli Renee Joye

An exploration of the entirety of the conscious universe• Develops the concept of the metaverse, the “transcendental universe,” composed of additional hidden dimensions operating in parallel with space and time• Integrates and maps the theories of consciousness developed by Carl Jung, David Bohm, Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, and other scientists• Offers the reader a path into the hidden dimensions through detailed maps of psyche, mind, and cosmosThe metaverse —as this wider universe is now coming to be known—is rooted in one interconnected consciousness that encompasses space and time as well as previously unknown dimensions only recently detected. In this book, Shelli Renée Joye, Ph.D., offers ways in which to visualize, enter, and explore a multitude of these transcendent, nonspatial, and nontemporal states and stages of consciousness as she reveals vast webs of interlinked consciousness forming a single universal psyche.Joye integrates the ideas of modern scientist-philosophers who view reality as a projection of a single multidimensional consciousness: Carl Jung and his concept of the psychoids, Pierre Teilhard de Chardin and his vision of an integrated noosphere of consciousness, and the quantum maps of consciousness developed by Karl Pribram and David Bohm. The book culminates with a call to explore transcendental consciousness by developing and following our own uniquely personal paths with which we too can enter the wider dimensions of awareness in the metaverse.

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Tantric Psychophysics - Shelli Renee Joye

A bold synthesis of ancient sacred science, modern physics, and neuroscience designed to open access to higher consciousness• Explores how esoteric teachings from India and Tibet offer specific methods for tuning and directing consciousness to reach higher stages of awareness • Presents a wide-ranging collection of practical techniques, as well as numerous figures and diagrams, to facilitate navigation of altered states of consciousness and heightened mystical states • Develops an integrated structural map of higher consciousness by viewing Tibetan and Indian Tantra through the work of Steiner, Gurdjieff, Teilhard de Chardin, Aurobindo Ghose, and quantum physicists Planck and Bohm Throughout the millennia shamans, saints, and yogis have discovered how the brain-mind can be reprogrammed to become a powerful instrument facilitating access to higher states of consciousness. In particular, the written Tantric texts of India and Tibet describe, in extraordinarily precise detail, interior transformations of conscious energy along with numerous techniques for stimulating, modulating, and transforming consciousness to reach increasingly higher states and stages of awareness. In this in-depth examination of esoteric Tantric practices, Shelli Renée Joye, Ph.D., presents a wide-ranging collection of psychophysical techniques integrating Tibetan Vajrayana and Patañjali’s yoga to induce altered states of consciousness for the exploration of heightened mystical states. Sharing numerous figures and diagrams, she shows how these theories and techniques are not only fully supported by modern biophysics, brain science, and quantum physics but are also in line with the work of Rudolf Steiner, G. I. Gurdjie , Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, Aurobindo Ghose, Max Planck, and David Bohm. e author also shares insights from her own personal practices for consciousness exploration, which include prayer, mantra, emptying the mind, psychedelics, yoga, and visualization of interior physiology.Offering a structural map of the dynamics of consciousness, Joye reveals that one can develop new ways of tuning and directing consciousness to reach extraordinary modes of being and intense levels of lucid awareness, the requisites for the direct exploration of supersensible dimensions and sailing in the ocean of consciousness.

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The Map of Consciousness Explained - David R. Hawkins

A simple and accessible exploration of the best-selling author of Letting Go and Power vs. Force, David R. Hawkins, M.D., Ph.D. most famous work, The Map of Consciousness, that will help you to experience healing and transcendence. World-renowned author, psychiatrist, clinician, spiritual teacher, and researcher of consciousness David R. Hawkins shares that we are all born with an energetic frequency within the vast field of consciousness. And with The Map of Consciousness, we can truly understand the total spectrum of human emotions and consciousness. Using a unique muscle-testing method, Dr. David R. Hawkins conducted more than 250,000 calibrations during 20 years of research to define a range of values, attitudes, and emotions that correspond to levels of consciousness. This range of values-along with a logarithmic scale of 1 to 1,000-became the Map of Consciousness, which Dr. David R. Hawkins first wrote about in his best-selling book, Power vs. Force. With the Map, Dr. David R. Hawkins laid out the entire spectrum of consciousness, from the lower levels of Shame, Guilt, Apathy, Fear, Anger, and Pride; to Courage, Acceptance, and Reason; all the way up to the more expanded levels of Love, Ecstasy, Peace, and Enlightenment. These higher energy fields are a carrier wave of immense life energy. An essential primer on the late Dr. David R. Hawkins s teachings on human consciousness and their associated energy fields, The Map of Consciousness Explained offers an introduction and deeper understanding of the Map, with visual charts and practical applications to help you heal, recover, and evolve to higher levels of consciousness and energy. This enlightening book transcends the boundaries of conventional wisdom, integrating the realms of psychology, philosophy, and spirituality in a powerful exploration of human consciousness and human potential to help you be more effective in every area of your life.Some highlights include:â “ A thoughtful fusion of psychology, philosophy, and spirituality.â “ A comprehensive interpretation of the law of attraction and its intrinsic link with consciousness and personal evolution. â “ A scientifically grounded guide to harness the power of positive thinking and its practical applications.â “ An insightful perspective on the power vs force dynamic, offering fresh insights into personal and professional relationships.â “ An enriching collection of practical exercises and affirmations designed to awaken and energize your consciousness.Dr. David R. Hawkins has a remarkable ability to simplify complex concepts. Whether you re in search of motivational books for women, leadership books for aspiring entrepreneurs, or behavior books to comprehend the nuances of human interaction, this book can revolutionize how you perceive and interact with the world, inspiring profound transformation and positive change. That which weakens life energy is to be avoided: shame, guilt, confusion, fear, hatred, pride, hopelessness, and falsehood. That which uplifts life is to be realized: truth, courage, acceptance, reason, love, beauty, joy, and peace. â “David R. Hawkins, M.D., Ph.D.Whether you re a scholar, a personal growth enthusiast, or simply on a path of self-discovery, this book will help you live with more awareness and lead a more conscious and fulfilling life.

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Transcending the Levels of Consciousness - David R. Hawkins

Discover how to transcend the limitations of the ego, relieve suffering, and advance your consciousness in this masterpiece from world-renowned author, psychiatrist, clinician, and spiritual teacher, David R. Hawkins, M.D., Ph.D.The now widely known Map of calibrated levels of Consciousness was presented in Power vs. Force in 1995 and has been translated into all the world⠙s major languages. This was followed by The Eye of the I (2001), I: Reality and Subjectivity (2003), and Truth vs. Falsehood (2005), which explored the levels of Truth reflected throughout society.Transcending the Levels of Consciousness expands on this work and returns to the exploration of the ego⠙s expressions and limitations, giving detailed explanations and instructions on how to transcend them.⠜I consider myself a student of David Hawkins and return to his books and work time and time again. His wisdom deeply resonates with my lived experiences; he is often able to beautifully articulate what I cannot put into words.⠝ ⠓ Vex KingAs with the reading of Dr. Hawkins⠙ previous books, your level of consciousness will advance from exposure to the information itself. This opens up avenues to the relief of suffering, which fulfills the purpose of the work and the intention to facilitate your own Enlightenment.This transformative personal growth book combines elements of psychology, spirituality, and philosophy, and invites you to explore the profound depths of your own consciousness, Hawkins genius consciousness concept will inspire you to reach new heights of spiritual and personal development. Transcending The Levels of Consciousness is a monumental testament to the boundless potential of the human spirit. It is an empowering book that offers inspiration and motivation on your journey of self-discovery.Experience the profound wisdom of Dr. David Hawkins, as he elegantly blends spirituality, psychology, and philosophy to create a comprehensive roadmap to unlock the divine potential within you so that you can step into a higher consciousness.

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The Evolution of Consciousness - David R. Hawkins

Spiritual teacher and best-selling author of Letting Go offers a thorough explanation of the levels of consciousness.In this book, renowned spiritual teacher Dr. David R. Hawkins offers an in-depth look at each level in the Map of Consciousness®, and how it relates in general to the whole field of consciousness. He also defines what is meant by linear and nonlinear, content and context, as well as the radical state of subjectivity, awareness, and consciousness. The Map of Consciousness® is used to illuminate the understanding of the ego and our programs and how to be free of them. As Dr. Hawkins explains, the Map is not a hierarchy of worthiness but more like a prism that breaks up the light into different colors. Spiritual work is making choices that move us up toward the Light. In the second half of this book, Dr. Hawkins explores: · How to transcend positionalities · Why just hearing certain information can be transformational · That there is no such thing as ⠜nothingness⠝ · The ⠜Progressive Fields of Realization⠝ and the theory of evolution · How to disassemble the ego · The basics of quantum mechanics Throughout, Dr. Hawkins speaks on the emergence of positive spiritual energy that is dominating the consciousness field of mankind with profound implications for everyone. The whole use of this scale, the whole use of what we learn from it is merely to support the intention on the part of everyone here to move forward in consciousness and to fulfill the human potential.

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The River of Consciousness - Oliver Sacks

Two weeks before his death, Oliver Sacks outlined the contents of The River of Consciousness, the last book he would oversee . . .The bestselling author of On the Move, Musicophilia, and The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat, Sacks is known for his illuminating case histories about people living with neurological conditions at the far borderlands of human experience. But his grasp of science was not restricted to neuroscience or medicine; he was fascinated by the issues, ideas, and questions of all the sciences. That wide-ranging expertise and passion informs the perspective of this book, in which he interrogates the nature not only of human experience but of all life.In The River of Consciousness, Dr. Sacks takes on evolution, botany, chemistry, medicine, neuroscience, and the arts, and calls upon his great scientific and creative heroes â “ above all, Darwin, Freud, and William James. For Sacks, these thinkers were constant companions from an early age; the questions they explored â “ the meaning of evolution, the roots of creativity, and the nature of consciousness â “ lie at the heart of science and of this book. The River of Consciousness demonstrates Sacksâ ™s unparalleled ability to make unexpected connections, his sheer joy in knowledge, and his unceasing, timeless endeavor to understand what makes us human.

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The Poetry of Impermanence, Mindfulness, and Joy - John Brehm

Over 125 poetic companions, from Basho to Billy Collins, Saigyo to Shakespeare.The Poetry of Impermanence, Mindfulness, and Joy received the Spirituality Practice Book Award for 50 Best Spiritual Books in 2017 by Spirituality and Practice Website. The poems expertly gathered here offer all that one might hope for in spiritual companionship: wisdom, compassion, peacefulness, good humor, and the ability to both absorb and express the deepest human emotions of grief and joy. The book includes a short essay on “Mindful Reading” and a meditation on sound from editor John Brehm—helping readers approach the poems from an experiential, non-analytical perspective and enter into the mindful reading of poetry as a kind of meditation. The Poetry of Impermanence, Mindfulness, and Joy offers a wide-ranging collection of 129 ancient and modern poems unlike any other anthology on bookshelves today. It uniquely places Buddhist poets like Han Shan, Tu Fu, Saigyo, Ryokan, Basho, Issa, and others alongside modern Western poets one would not expect to find in such a collection—poets like Wallace Stevens, Robert Frost, Elizabeth Bishop, William Stafford, Denise Levertov, Jack Gilbert, Ellen Bass, Billy Collins, and more. What these poems have in common, no matter whether they are explicitly Buddhist, is that all reflect the essential truths the Buddha articulated 2,500 years ago. The book provides an important poetic complement to the many prose books on mindfulness practice—the poems here both reflect and embody the dharma in ways that can’t be matched by other modes of writing. Its unique features include an introduction that discusses the themes of impermanence, mindfulness, and joy and explores the relationship between them. Biographical notes place the poets in historical context and offer quotes and anecdotes to help readers learn about the poets’ lives.

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Shadowlands: The True Story of C S Lewis and Joy Davidman - Brian Sibley

We feasted on love, every mode of it - solemn and merry, romantic and realistic, sometimes as dramatic as a thunderstorm, sometimes as comfortable and unemphatic as putting on your soft slippers. C. S. LewisThe celebrated scholar and writer C. S. Lewis achieved great success in his life - yet to many he remained an engima. Although he had many friends, few if any ever saw the real, private Lewis and for six decades of his life he remained a confirmed bachelor.Then, at the age of sixty, Lewis met Joy Davidman. Davidman, an unconventional American divorcee, turned his world upside down. It was with her that Lewis truly found love and was drawn out of his shell. This is the story of their brief but incandescent love, its tragic end and a faith that endures beyond even the deepest grief.This updated edition contains a new Introduction by author Brian Sibley and a Preface by the UK s leading Lewis scholar, Alister McGrath.

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Is Consciousness Everywhere?

This volume, originally a special issue of the Journal of Consciousness Studies, uses the recent writings of Philip Goff as a jumping-off point for discussions of panpsychism â ” the idea that consciousness is a fundamental and pervasive aspect of our universe that cannot be understood in other, more basic, terms. The contributors to this book explore various issues of panpsychism from the perspectives of science, philosophy, and theology. Some papers focus on further motivating and developing the panpsychist position. Others explore various challenges that the panpsychist faces. Collectively, they shed new and important light not only on panpsychism, but on the fundamental question of the place of consciousness in nature more generally.

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Frankenstein (Special Edition) - Mary W. Shelley

Discover the story of Mary Shelley #39;s Frankenstein with this exquisite edition from Union Square Co.’s Signature Gilded Editions series! The stunning Frankenstein special edition features sprayed edges, color end pages, a built-in ribbon bookmark, and embossed foil cover. The beautiful design and attention to detail set this special edition book apart, whether you’re reading for the first time or building a library of your favorite classic literature books. Dr. Victor Frankenstein never considers the consequences of his obsession. In his zeal to understand and harness the secret of life, he neglects his family and friends, isolates himself from the world, and ignores his own health. For years, he labors to create a new race of intelligent beings. He spends his nights scrounging human and animal body parts from graveyards, slaughterhouses, and hospital dissection rooms. By day he experiments in his secret laboratory, learning from his mistakes and perfecting the creature who, he believes, will worship him as a god. But this hubris is not his only sin. When he succeeds, Frankenstein is horrified by the ugly brutishness of the patchwork being he has brought to life. Rather than exult in his accomplishment, he runs from it, retreating to the comfort of long-neglected friends and family. Frankenstein has, indeed, created a monster. Not by reanimating dead flesh, but by abandoning his creation and planting within it the seeds of rage and loneliness. Now, the monster is out for revenge. First published in 1818, Frankenstein (also known as The Modern Prometheus) by Mary Shelley stands as a monumental work in the canon of Gothic literature and is widely regarded as one of the first science fiction novels. Conceived during a story contest among friends on a stormy night, Shelley #39;s novel tells the tale of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who creates a sentient creature in an unorthodox scientific experiment. The novel delves into themes of creation and responsibility, examining the consequences of man #39;s ambition and the ethical limits of scientific exploration. Shelley #39;s work is a profound commentary on the potential perils of playing God and the moral obligations creators have to their creations. Today, Frankenstein remains incredibly relevant, echoing in modern debates on emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, genetic engineering, and bioethics. Its exploration of human identity, monstrousness, and isolation also speaks to contemporary issues of social justice and acceptance, making Frankenstein a timeless reflection on the human condition.

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All Things Are Full of Gods - Hart David Bentley

A world-renowned philosopher⠙s genre-defying exploration of the mystery of consciousness  ⠜[A] masterpiece. . . . The most thorough and rigorous account of the nature of reality to be published in a century.⠝⠔James Matthew Wilson, World Magazine  In a blossoming garden located far outside all worlds, a group of aging Greek gods have gathered to discuss the nature of existence, the mystery of mind, and whether there is a transcendent God from whom all things come. Turning to Eros, Psyche asks, ⠜Do you see this flower, my love?⠝  So begins David Bentley Hart⠙s unprecedented exploration of the mystery of consciousness. Writing in the form of a Platonic dialogue, he systematically subjects the mechanical view of nature that has prevailed in Western culture for four centuries to dialectical interrogation. Powerfully rehabilitating a classical view in which mental acts are irreducible to material causes, he argues through the gods⠙ exchanges that the foundation of all reality is spiritual or mental rather than material. The structures of mind, organic life, and even language together attest to an infinite act of intelligence in all things that we may as well call God.  Engaging contemporary debates on the philosophy of mind, free will, revolutions in physics and biology, the history of science, computational models of mind, artificial intelligence, information theory, linguistics, cultural disenchantment, and the metaphysics of nature, Hart calls readers back to an enchanted world in which nature is the residence of mysterious and vital intelligences. He suggests that there is a very special wisdom to be gained when we, in Psyche⠙s words, ⠜devote more time to the contemplation of living things and less to the fabrication of machines.⠝

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The Kingdoms - Natasha Pulley

SHORTLISTED FOR THE HWA GOLD CROWNLONGLISTED FOR THE BRITISH SCIENCE FICTION ASSOCIATION 2021 BEST NOVELFor fans of Matt Haig, Stuart Turton and Bridget Collins comes a sweeping historical adventure from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Watchmaker of Filigree Street Original, joyous and horrifying, The Kingdoms is an awe-inspiring feat of imagination and passion which had me in tears by the end - Catriona WardCome home, if you rememberThe postcard has been held at the sorting office for ninety-one years, waiting to be delivered to Joe Tournier. On the front is a lighthouse â “ Eilean Mor, in the Outer Hebrides.Joe has never left England, never even left London. He is a British slave, one of thousands throughout the French Empire. He has a job, a wife, a baby daughter.But he also has flashes of a life he cannot remember and of a world that never existed â “ a world where English is spoken in England, and not French.And now he has a postcard of a lighthouse built just six months ago, that was first written nearly one hundred years ago, by a stranger who seems to know him very well.Joeâ ™s journey to unravel the truth will take him from French-occupied London to a remote Scottish island, and back through time itself as he battles for his life â “ and for a very different future.

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The Hearing Trumpet - Leonora Carrington

WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY ALI SMITHA classic of fantastic literature, Leonora Carrington s The Hearing Trumpet is the occult twin to Alice in Wonderland, published with an introduction by Ali Smith in Penguin Modern Classics.One of the first things ninety-two-year-old Marian Leatherby overhears when she is given an ornate hearing trumpet is her family plotting to commit her to an institution. Soon, she finds herself trapped in a sinister retirement home, where the elderly must inhabit buildings shaped like igloos and birthday cakes, endure twisted religious preaching and eat in a canteen overlooked by the mysterious portrait of a leering Abbess. But when another resident secretly hands Marian a book recounding the life of the Abbess, a joyous and brilliantly surreal adventure begins to unfold. Written in the early 1960s, The Hearing Trumpet remains one of the most original and inspirational of all fantastic novels.Leonora Carrington (1917-2011) was a British born Surrealist painter and writer described, alongside people such as Pablo Picasso and Joan Miro, as one of the leading lights of the Surrealist movement. Born in Lancashire to a strict Catholic family, she first came into contact with surrealism through her lover, Surrealist painter Max Ernst, before moving to Mexico in 1942. The Hearing Trumpet, her most famous piece of writing, was first published in France in 1974.If you enjoyed The Hearing Trumpet, you might like Fernando Pessoa s The Book of Disquiet, also available in Penguin Modern Classics. Reading The Hearing Trumpet liberates us from the miserable reality of our days Luis Buñuel One of the most original, joyful, satisfying and quietly visionary novels of the twentieth century Ali Smith This book is so inspiring...I love its freedom, its humour and how it invents its own laws. What specifically do I take from her? Her wig Björk

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The Personality Puzzle - David C. Funder

The ultimate reading and active learning experience for personality science. The Personality Puzzle is heralded as the book that helps students think critically about the science of personality and find joy in the journey through David Funder’s unparalleled writing. New for the Ninth Edition, The Personality Puzzle introduces the latest scientific research and relevant social media applications, with a focus on the exciting work of underrepresented psychologists today. Student learning moves online with a new, assignable, interactive ebook that engages students with active learning opportunities. Students will be able to analyze their own personalities through online Try for Yourself surveys and assess their reading through Check Your Understanding questions that provide retrieval practice in every section. InQuizitive adaptive assessment rounds out the lesson, using research-proven techniques to help students “lock in” what they learn.

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The Jhanas - Shaila Catherine

Experience new levels of joy, calm, and clarity with this revised and enhanced edition of the bestselling Focused and Fearless.The Pali word jhana literally means “to meditate.” It also refers to a traditional series of states of absorption, each deeper than the last, in which the mind is undistracted by sensation, thoughts, or moods. Shaila Catherine’s friendly, wise approach, blended with contemporary examples and pragmatic how to instructions that anyone can try, will show meditators (and non-meditators) how to attain these extraordinary states with relative ease. But jhana practice is about much more than just meditation or concentration; it offers a complete path toward bliss, fearlessness, and true awakening. From the introduction: Jhanas are states of happiness that can radically transform the heart, reshape the mind, imbue consciousness with enduring joy and ease, and provide an inner resource of tranquility that surpasses any conceivable sensory pleasure. Jhanas are states of deep rest, healing rejuvenation, and profound comfort that create a stable platform for transformative insight. In this approach to jhana, we use the calming aspects of concentration to support the investigative aspects of insight meditation. The fruit of concentration is freedom of heart and mind. This new edition of the meditation classic clarifies crucial points and offers twenty-one additional exercises, making this a great book for both those new to jhana practice and those looking to deepen their practice.

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The Murder at Worldâ

***A BBC RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB PICK ***Get ready to meet your favourite new detective duo... Downton Abbey meets Knives Out in this witty and gripping historical cosy crime series. â ˜A tantalising whodunnit with some of the funniest dialogue Iâ ™ve read in a whileâ ™ Jennie Godfrey, bestselling author of The List of Suspicious Thingsâ ˜A joy from start to finish. This is crime writing at its bestâ ™ Janice Hallett, bestselling author of The AppealCornwall, 1910. On a remote tidal island, the Viscount of Tithe Hall is absorbed in feverish preparations for what he believes will be the apocalypse. The Hall must be sealed from top to bottom, but what the foolish Viscount has failed to take into account is the danger that lies within... By morning, he will be dead in his sealed study, murdered by his own ancestral crossbow. All eyes turn to Stephen Pike, the newest member of staff. Fresh out of Borstal for a crime he didn t commit, he is the wrong man in the wrong place at the wrong time. His unlikely ally? Miss Decima Stockingham, the fearless, foul-mouthed, eighty-year-old matriarch who relishes chaos and puzzles alike. A murder is just the thrill she s been waiting for. Together, this mismatched duo must navigate secret passages, buried grudges and rising terror to unmask the killer before it s too late... Praise for The Murder at World s End:â ˜Fans of P G Wodehouse will enjoy this!â ™ Alexander Armstrong Devilishly plotted and beautifully executed, this is an utter joy from start to finish Abir Mukherjee, bestselling author of Hunted Riotous and deeply enjoyable Telegraph A witty, fleet-footed historical mystery . . . a slice of undiluted joy Alex Hay, bestselling author of The Housekeepers An absolute cracker! The Sun Hugely enjoyable Andrew Hunter-Murray, author of A Beginner s Guide to Breaking and Entering

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The Stardust Thief - Chelsea Abdullah

The Stardust Thief will transport you, enchant you, and revive your belief in the magic of storytelling Shelley Parker-Chan, author of She Who Became the SunInspired by stories from One Thousand and One Nights, The Stardust Thief weaves the gripping tale of a legendary smuggler, a cowardly prince and a dangerous quest across the desert to find a magical lamp.Neither here nor there, but long ago . . . Loulie al-Nazari is the Midnight Merchant: a criminal who, with the help of her jinn bodyguard, hunts and sells illegal magic. When she saves the life of a cowardly prince, she draws the attention of his powerful father, the sultan, who blackmails her into finding an ancient lamp.With no choice but to obey or be executed, Loulie journeys with the sultan s oldest son to find the artefact. Aided by her bodyguard, who has secrets of his own, they must survive ghoul attacks, outwit a vengeful jinn queen and confront a malicious killer from Loulie s past. And, in a world where story is reality and illusion is truth, Loulie will discover that everything - her enemy, her magic, even her own past - is not what it seems, and she must decide who she will become in this new reality.Praise for The Stardust Thief: A thrilling adventure about found families, ancient magic and stories that linger Shannon Chakraborty, author of The City of Brass The Stardust Thief is a dream written upon a page - absorbing, lingering and poignantly told. Abdullah weaves a sweeping adventure of tales within tales, while laying bare the ways those we love can both uplift us and break our hearts Andrea Stewart, author of The Bone Shard DaughterReader reviews: 5 Stars! And a new favourite! I LOVED this book. I mean LOVED IT! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quite frankly, I am obsessed. In my more dramatic moods, I need the sequel almost as much as I need air ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Came for the Aladdin vibes and stayed for ALL OF IT ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I m in love with this book and the author . . . I will be reading anything written by Chelsea Abdullah from now on ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ when I say I loved the characters I mean I LOVED them! . . . Abdullah twisted my heart out with this book and the fantasy was absolutely amazing ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you like The Daevabad Trilogy, I think you will adore The Stardust Thief! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Without a shadow of a doubt, one of the most epic tales I ve ever read ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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The Boy on Fire - Sarthak Sinha

Through a tapestry of colourful illustrations and heartfelt moments, this tale kindles the power of self-acceptance, the joy of finding true friendship, and the transformative magic of embracing one s own extraordinary gifts.Meet Til, a spirited young boy who has an extraordinary quality – he’s always on fire. But being ablaze sets him apart from others, leaving him feeling sad and alone.  One day, he encounters a twinkling star and discovers a magical friendship that unveils the secret truth: Til’s radiant light is a beacon of warmth and brilliance.  Soon his vibrant light begins to touch the lives of those around him, inspiring them to find and celebrate their own radiant glows. The Boy on Fire will ignite young hearts and remind readers of all ages that our differences are what make us shine brightest. Embrace the warmth, embrace the light, and discover the joy of being uniquely you!

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The Signs - Tara Swart

A Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller, the inspiring new book from neuroscientist and author of The Source, Dr Tara Swart, drawing on breathtaking true stories, cognitive science, ancient wisdom and much more to show that signs can guide and empower us. A tribute to consciousness, to connection and to those weâ ™ve lost. This is more than a book, itâ ™s a healing experience.â ™ â “ Jay Shetty, bestselling author of Think Like a Monk and 8 Rules of Love A powerful blend of science, intuition and mysteryâ ™ â “ Mel Robbins, bestselling author of The Let Them Theory and The 5 Second Rule A must-read if you have experienced loss in your life â “ Roxie Nafousi, bestselling author of Manifest and ConfidenceHave you ever experienced a coincidence that felt too unlikely to be true? Or have you seen or heard something that seemed to be a message from a lost loved one? Itâ ™s all too easy to dismiss synchronicities or signs like these as chance. But what if they werenâ ™t? And what if, by learning to tune into them, you could access a guiding wisdom that would help you overcome challenges and live with purpose?In this groundbreaking book, world-renowned neuroscientist Dr Tara Swart draws on her experience of grieving her beloved husband to explain how. Bringing together breathtaking real-life stories with teachings from cognitive science, near-death experiences and much more, sheâ ™ll show you how to:Tap into your most important decision-making tool â “ your intuitionBreak free from the distractions and stress of modern life and focus on what matters mostShift your mindset from fixed thinking to openness and wonder, so you can see lifeâ ™s limitless possibilitiesWith compelling theories about the nature of consciousness, honest reflections on grief and transformative tools to create a deep connection with the signs around you, let this book empower you to trust your instincts and thrive like never before.

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The Singing Neanderthals - Prof Steven Mithen

A fascinating and incisive examination of our language instinct from award-winning science writer Steven Mithen.Along with the concepts of consciousness and intelligence, our capacity for language sits right at the core of what makes us human. But while the evolutionary origins of language have provoked speculation and impassioned debate, music has been neglected if not ignored. Like language it is a universal feature of human culture, one that is a permanent fixture in our daily lives.In THE SINGING NEANDERTHALS, Steven Mithen redresses the balance, drawing on a huge range of sources, from neurological case studies through child psychology and the communication systems of non-human primates to the latest paleoarchaeological evidence.The result is a fascinating and provocative work and a succinct riposte to those, like Steven Pinker, who have dismissed music as a functionless and unimportant evolutionary byproduct.

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The Trick Is To Keep Breathing - Janice Galloway

From the corner of a darkened room Joy Stone watches herself. As memories of the deaths of her lover and mother surface unbidden, life for Joy narrows â “ to negotiating each day, each encounter, each second; to finding the trick to keep living. Told with shattering clarity and wry wit, this is a Scottish classic fit for our time.

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The Gene Keys - Richard Rudd

Does your DNA have a hidden purpose, and could it be the transformation of consciousness itself? Gene Keys offers a means of unlocking your untapped potential by awakening the sleeping genius inside you.

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All Things Are Full of Gods - Hart David Bentley

A world-renowned philosopherâ ™s genre-defying exploration of the mystery of consciousness

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A Philosophy for the Science of Animal Consciousness - Walter Veith

This book attempts to advance Donald Griffin s vision of the final, crowning chapter of the Darwinian revolution by developing a philosophy for the science of animal consciousness. It advocates a Darwinian bottom-up approach that treats consciousness as a complex, evolved, and multidimensional phenomenon in nature rather than a mysterious all-or-nothing property immune to the tools of science and restricted to a single species.The so-called emergence of a science of consciousness in the 1990s has at best been a science of human consciousness. This book aims to advance a true Darwinian science of consciousness in which its evolutionary origin, function, and phylogenetic diversity are moved from the fieldÂ’s periphery to its very centre, thus enabling us to integrate consciousness into an evolutionary view of life. Accordingly, this book has two objectives: (i) to argue for the need and possibility of an evolutionary bottom-up approach that addresses the problem of consciousness in terms of the evolutionary origins of a new ecological lifestyle that made consciousness worth having and (ii) to articulate a thesis and beginnings of a theory of the place of consciousness as a complex evolved phenomenon in nature that can help us to answer the question of what it is like to be a bat, an octopus, or a crow.A Philosophy for the Science of Animal Consciousness will appeal to researchers and advanced students interested in advancing our understanding of animal minds as well as anyone with a keen interest in how we can develop a science of animal consciousness.

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Navigating the Metaverse - Cathy Hackl, Tommaso Di Bartolo, Dirk Lueth

Jump into the metaverse to connect with consumers and explore endless opportunities Like the Internet before it, the metaverse is a virtual space bringing people, companies, and products together in both digital and real environments to create new economic opportunities. The groundwork is already laid. People and organizations jumping in are gaining invaluable experience, meeting customers, developing revenue streams, and even shaping metaverse culture. In Navigating the Metaverse: A Guide to Limitless Business Possibilities in a Web 3.0 World, a team of Silicon Valley thought leaders delivers a groundbreaking discussion of how to find the right opportunities in this fast-moving universe. You ll explore everything from the metaverse basics, to strategy, to launching your first metaverse project. In the book, you ll find: Data and market analysis to erase any doubt that the metaverse is the next big thing. Foundational knowledge about the metaverse, metaverse economy, Web3 technology, and more. The essential connection between metaverse environments, businesses, community, and digital products that make the metaverse economy so powerful. A deep dive on non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and how to make the most of these assets. Frameworks to help find, nurture, measure, and capitalize on innovation in the metaverse. An essential breakdown of the next stage in online business, Navigating the Metaverse belongs in the libraries of entrepreneurs, executives, and innovators looking to lead in the new age of online business and commerce.

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The Misadventures of Max Crumbly 1 - Rachel Renée Russellová

A brand-new series from #1 NYT bestselling Dork Diaries author Rachel Renee Russell! Introducing Max Crumbly, the new Dork on the block... Max is about to face the scariest place he’s ever been – South Ridge Middle School! He has been home-schooled by his grandmother until now, and he’s begged his parents to finally let him start attending a real school. He’s starting to question that choice, though, with the Doug aka Thug Thurston Problem. As in, Thug keeps stuffing Max in his locker. If only Max could be like the hero in all the comics he likes to read – or the ones he draws – and magically escape the locker and defeat Thug. Unfortunately, Max’s uncanny, almost superhuman ability to smell pizza from a block away won’t exactly save any lives or foil bad guys. But that doesn’t mean Max won’t do his best to be the hero his school needs!Praise for Max Crumbly: #39;This wacky middle-school misadventure will delight Wimpy Kid and Tom Gates fans, particularly with its humorous tone and illustrations. Russell’s new series boasts a memorable character in Max Crumbly, who is capable of rivalling Dork Diaries’ Nikki Maxwell. #39; Booklist ‘If you like Tom Gates, Diary of a Wimpy Kid and, of course, Dork Diaries you’ll love this very funny new book series’ The Sun ‘Rachel Renée Russell had a huge success with her Dork Diaries and is back with The Misadventures of Max Crumbly: Locker Hero’ Sunday Express ‘Written in journal format and peppered with humorous illustrations, Max #39;s (mis)adventures are sure to be a hit’ Booktrust ‘Bestselling Dork Diaries author Rachel Renée Russell has done it again – her brand-new series is amazing!’ SPLAT magazine ‘One of the strongest launch titles for a new series for a long time. It #39;s just right on so many levels’ Bookbag ‘Cleverly ending on a cliffhanger, full of brilliant illustrations and easy to follow text, this series is bound to be a hit with readers of all abilities!’ Hot Brands Cool Places ‘It’s a funny and exciting book for kids aged around 7-11 and I’m sure both boys and girls would enjoy it’ A Mum Reviews

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The Origins and History of Consciousness - Neumann Erich

The Origins and History of Consciousness draws on a full range of world mythology to show how individual consciousness undergoes the same archetypal stages of development as human consciousness as a whole. Erich Neumann was one of C. G. Jung s most creative students and a renowned practitioner of analytical psychology in his own right. In this influential book, Neumann shows how the stages begin and end with the symbol of the Uroboros, the tail-eating serpent. The intermediate stages are projected in the universal myths of the World Creation, Great Mother, Separation of the World Parents, Birth of the Hero, Slaying of the Dragon, Rescue of the Captive, and Transformation and Deification of the Hero. Throughout the sequence, the Hero is the evolving ego consciousness.Featuring a foreword by Jung, this Princeton Classics edition introduces a new generation of readers to this eloquent and enduring work.

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The Essential Book of Consciousness - Anne Rooneyová

In this engaging volume, Anne Rooney explores the philosophical conundrums and scientific breakthroughs surrounding consciousness and tries to answer the question of what consciousness is and how it comes about. This hardback edition features foil cover accents and full-colour diagrams, making it a wonderful gift for those who wish to learn more about consciousness. Covering subjects such as mind-body dualism, the nature of thought, the easy and hard problems of consciousness and free will, The Essential Book of Consciousness provides the perfect starting point for anyone interested in the subject.ABOUT THE SERIES: Concepts is a series of titles diving into some of the most compelling subjects in modern science. Written by a variety of experts, these beautifully illustrated foil-stamped hardbacks provide a perfect starting point to a range of fascinating topics.

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The Metaverse. Building the Spatial Internet - Matthew Ball

The term “Metaverse” is thirty years old, yet only recently entered mainstream conversation, attracting both fascinating and skepticism. While some have promised its imminent arrival, in fact it will take a series of technological and societal leaps to realise its full potential. In The Metaverse, pioneering theorist, former tech executive and acclaimed entrepreneur Matthew Ball offers an expansive tour of the “next internet”: he presents a comprehensive definition of the Metaverse (going far beyond mere virtual reality headsets), explains the technologies that will power it, addresses governance challenges, and predicts Metaverse winners and losers.Bringing clarity and authority to a frequently misunderstood concept, this revised and updated edition of Ball’s authoritative work demonstrates how the Metaverse will radically reshape society.

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Lonely Planet The Joy of Quiet Places - Lonely Planet

⠜The Joy of Quiet Places proves there s still a world of places where silence remains truly golden⠝ - Traveller Magazine, Sydney Morning HeraldDiscover 60 of our planet s most serene and peaceful spaces plus 120 extra ideas on tranquil trips that explore the joys, pleasures, and restorative effects of quiet travel.Nothing is more healing to the mind and spirit than finding a special place of peace. Learn how to slow down, open your eyes and ears to the tiny details of our world, and find joy in spaces far from the hustle and bustle of daily life with this unique travel guide.Inside The Joy of Quiet Places:60 joyous and special quiet places from all over the world organised by region plus 120 extra recommendations of quiet trips Feature profiles explore the joy of each quiet place and its story including why it is so special, its history, its challenges, and the quality of joy you may feel while thereAt-a-glance reasons to go offer a glimpse into what you can expect to find from each journey plus don t miss experiences ensure you make the most of your timeQ A panels from experts closely associated with each of the main destinations offer further insights and insider knowledgeEssential trip planning tips and practical travel advice including information on when to visit, how to get there, accessibility, and amenitiesStunning photography throughoutCovers Africa the Middle East, Americas Antarctica, Asia, Europe, OceaniaBeautiful and vibrant book cover by Owen Gatley, illustrator of all books within Lonely Planet s Joy of seriesLonely Planet s Joy of series introduces The Joy of Quiet Places, the ultimate gift book for anyone looking to experience a meditative or mindful getaway, and add more balance and joy to their next travel adventure.

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Lonely Planet The Joy of Wild Swimming - Lonely Planet

Dive into 60 of the world s most joyous wild swimming spots and discover a further 120 ideas for uplifting bathing experiences. Packed with inspirational expert insights, immersive photography, and essential trip planning tips, this remarkable book explores the open-water swims guaranteed to exhilarate, rejuvenate, restore and above all, spark joy.Wade into Hawaii s crystal clear sea where tropical fish weave through the coral reefs of the Kona coast; or experience the magnificence of Slovenia s Lake Bled, where swimmers tread through the other-worldly Alpine blue waters to reach the iconic island at its heart. With 60 mesmerising wild-swimming wonders to tour, readers will soon be immersed in the culture, landscape and characteristics of each life-affirming swim.Inside The Joy of Wild Swimming:- 60 in-depth profiles of wild swimming spots, organised by region and accompanied by beautiful photography, plus first-hand accounts from writers who have experienced the joy of each swim- 120 extra must-visit natural water destinations- At-a-glance reasons to go that shed light on the type of experience you can expect to have from serenity to adventure; natural beauty to extreme wilderness- Challenge levels for each destination detail the the types of swimming conditions throughout the seasons as well as the accessibility of each open-water sanctuary- In the know tips and insights that show why each swimming spot is so joyful, plus what to expect from your visit, how to get there, the best months to go, what to take with you, must-do activities and experiences not to be missed- Covers global wild swimming destinations including Africa the Middle East, Americas, Asia, Europe, Oceania- Foreword by Freya Bromley, author of The Tidal Year, which tells the story of her adventure swimming every tidal pool in Britain. Freya has written for publications including Lonely Planet, Financial Times, and National Geographic TravellerDo more of what you love with our uplifting Joy of series and nurture your biggest passions. The Joy of Wild Swimming is the ultimate gift book for the water lover in your life, or a wonderful treat to inspire your next reviving wild swim in a turquoise blue bay, dazzling fjord or relaxing hot spring.About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet, a Red Ventures Company, is the world s number one travel guidebook brand. Providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973, Lonely Planet reaches hundreds of millions of travellers each year online and in print and helps them unlock amazing experiences. Visit us at lonelyplanet.com and join our community of followers on Facebook (facebook.com/lonelyplanet), Twitter (@lonelyplanet), Instagram (instagram.com/lonelyplanet), and TikTok (@lonelyplanet). Lonely Planet. It s on everyone s bookshelves; it s in every traveller s hands. It s on mobile phones. It s on the Internet. It s everywhere, and it s telling entire generations of people how to travel the world. â “ Fairfax Media (Australia)

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The Misadventures of Max Crumbly 2 - Rachel Renée Russellová

Meet Max Crumbly, the NEW dork on the block, in the second instalment of a brand NEW series from Rachel Renée Russell, the author of the phenomenal Dork Diaries series - now with over 36 million copies in print worldwide!‘If you like Tom Gates, Diary of a Wimpy Kid and, of course, Dork Diaries you’ll love this!’ The Sun When we last left our hero, Max Crumbly, he had crash-landed on top of a Mighty Meat Monster pizza after taking a late night tumble through the vents at South Ridge Middle School - and he was completely surrounded by three ruthless criminals! Will Max be shredded to bits like mozzarella cheese on the hard and crunchy pizza crust of doom? Can his friend and sidekick, computer whiz Erin, help get him out of this sticky situation alive? Perfect for fans of Dork Diaries, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Tom Gatesand James Patterson’s Middle School series.

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The Life Changing Magic of Baking - Joy Wilson

A beginner s guide to baking, with secrets from beloved baker Joy Wilson.Let me tell you a secret: baking is magic. I don t mean that you have to be a magician to do it. Let me show you how I bake, so you can find the magic in it, too... Learn how Joy Wilson, the social media sensation baker and cookbook author, grew up watching her parents bake and took chocolate chip cookies to her first job interview. She shares how she bakes - from creaming butter and sugar, to greasing a pan, icing and adding rainbow sprinkles - and offers insider tips and sage advice for young fans around the world. Packed with step-by-step skills and oozing with passion, these little handbooks are for any young reader who loves life.This practical biographical handbook is perfect for children aged 6+· This book is a joy-filled introduction to baking· Written by baking sensation and social media star Joy Wilson· Includes step-by-step instructions on techniques like creaming, icing and mixing· Includes a recipe for Happy Every Day cake from Joy herselfWith warm, engaging illustrations from Tatiana Kamshilina, and in the words of Joy Wilson herself, this is the perfect book to inspire children to find their life s passion. This book is in an exciting new series that celebrates the magic of life skills that bring joy, and the heroes who made them their passion.More in the SeriesThe Life-changing Magic of Baking is part of the Life-changing Magic series, beginner s guides to skills that bring joy, written by real-life heroes who made them their passion. Complete the series with Grandmaster Maurice Ashley in The Life-changing Magic of Chess, world champion Sky Brown in The Life-changing Magic of Skateboarding, and drumming sensation Nandi Bushell in The Life-changing Magic of Drumming.

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Lonely Planet The Joy of Birdwatching - Lonely Planet, Dr Mya-Rose Craig, Tenijah Hamilton

⠜this book delivers on the magic that birds can hold⠝ - Birdlife Magazine⠜acts as both a travel guide and a partial field guide, whetting one s appetite to go out and get birding⠝ - Organic Gardener MagazineDiscover 60 uplifting birding adventures plus 120 extra ideas on bird-rich trips that explore the joys and pleasures of watching our feathered friends in nature.Meet some of the world s most remarkable birds - big and small - and marvel at the sights, sounds, sensations, and settings that can be experienced at each of the birdwatching locations and hotspots shared in this unique guide.Inside The Joy of Birdwatching:60 joyous and memorable birding experiences organised by region plus 120 extra recommendations of birding encounters across the worldFeature profiles explore the joy of birding and the practicalities including at-a-glance reasons to go, what makes each encounter so special, and the don t miss aspects of each experience Q A panels from birding experts closely associated with each of the main destinations offer further insights and insider knowledgeEssential trip planning tips and practical travel advice including information on when to visit, how to get there, accessibility, and amenitiesStunning photography throughoutCovers Africa the Middle East, Americas Antarctica, Asia, Europe, OceaniaBeautiful and vibrant book cover by Owen Gatley, illustrator of all books within Lonely Planet s Joy of seriesLonely Planet s Joy of series introduces The Joy of Birdwatching, the ultimate gift book for the ornithophile in your life, or for anyone looking to connect with nature and add more balance and joy to their next travel experience.

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Lonely Planet The Joy of Exploring Gardens - Lonely Planet

Discover 60 of the world s most spectacular gardens plus 120 travel ideas to ignite a love of outdoor spaces. Featuring the history of every botanical gem, beautiful photography and trip planning tips, this uplifting book explores the restorative effects of flora and fauna, and the joy to be experienced from each of the inspiring gardens inside it.Walk spellbinding nature trails at the Desert Botanical Garden in Arizona, US; wander the stone paths of Japan s infamous Kenroku-en Garden; or steal away to a subtropical retreat just off the coast from Glengarriff, Ireland. In-depth garden profiles, Q As with experts, and personal accounts from writers who have experienced the magic of each destination accompany the mesmerising gardens inside this book, so that you can learn just why each idyllic sanctuary is so joyful.Inside The Joy of Exploring Gardens:- 60 in-depth profiles of gardens illustrated with beautiful photography; a Q A section where you can read the insights and thoughts from an expert closely linked to the garden; and first-hand accounts from writers who have visited each outdoor space- 120 extra must-visit garden destinations from all over the world- At-a-glance reasons to go that offer a glimpse into what you can expect to find in each garden from water features to rainforest walks; city views to upcycled sculptures- Accessibility awareness including an overview of the path and ground conditions and the availability of accessible toilets and other amenities for visitors with disabilities and mobility issues- In the know tips to help you get there including local transport, when to go, what to take with you, must-do activities, and experiences not to be missed- Covers global garden destinations including Africa the Middle East, Americas, Asia, Europe, Oceania- Foreword by Lyanda Lynn Haupt, author, naturalist, ecophilosopher, and speaker. Her latest book is Rooted: Life at the Crossroads of Science, Nature, and Spirit.Do more of what you love with our uplifting Joy of series and nurture your biggest passions. The Joy of Exploring Gardens is the ultimate gift book for the horticulturist in your life or a wonderful treat to inspire your next joyful garden adventure to a paradisiacal wonder or secret botanical gem.About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet, a Red Ventures Company, is the world s number one travel guidebook brand. Providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973, Lonely Planet reaches hundreds of millions of travellers each year online and in print and helps them unlock amazing experiences. Visit us at lonelyplanet.com and join our community of followers on Facebook (facebook.com/lonelyplanet), Twitter (@lonelyplanet), Instagram (instagram.com/lonelyplanet), and TikTok (@lonelyplanet). Lonely Planet. It s on everyone s bookshelves; it s in every traveller s hands. It s on mobile phones. It s on the Internet. It s everywhere, and it s telling entire generations of people how to travel the world. â “ Fairfax Media (Australia)

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The Fire of Joy - Clive James

Clive James read, learned and recited poetry aloud for most of his life. In this, the last book he completed before his death, the much-loved poet, broadcaster and author offers a selection of his favourite poems and a personal commentary on each.In the last months of his life, his vision impaired by surgery and unable to read, Clive James explored the treasure-house of his mind: the poems he knew best, so good that he didn t just remember them, he found them impossible to forget. The Fire of Joy is the record of this final journey of recollection and celebration.Enthralled by poetry all his life, James knew hundreds of poems by heart. In offering this selection of his favourites, a succession of poems from the sixteenth century to the present, his aim is to inspire you to discover and to learn, and perhaps even to speak poetry aloud.In his highly personal anthology, James offers a commentary on each of the eighty or so poems: sometimes a historical or critical note on the poem or its author, sometimes a technical point about the poem s construction from someone who was himself a poet, sometimes a personal anecdote about the role the poem played in his own life.Whether you re familiar with a poem or not â “ whether you re familiar with poetry in general or not â “ these chatty, unpretentious, often tender mini-essays convey the joy of James s enthusiasm and the benefit of his knowledge. His urgent wish was to share with a new generation what he himself had loved. This is a book to be read cover to cover or dipped into: either way it generously opens up a world for our delight. Clive James s joyous farewell . . . from Thomas Wyatt to Carol Ann Duffy â “ Guardian, Best Poetry of 2020Clive James (1939â “2019) was a broadcaster, critic, poet, memoirist and novelist. His acclaimed poetry includes the collection Sentenced to Life and a translation of Dante s The Divine Comedy, both Sunday Times bestsellers.

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Altered States of Consciousness - Wittmann Marc, Philippa Hurd

A groundbreaking study of what altered states of consciousness—the dissolution of feelings of time and self—can tell us about the mystery of consciousness, perfect for readers interested in psychedelics, brain science, and meditation. During extraordinary moments of consciousness—shock, meditative states and sudden mystical revelations, out-of-body experiences, or drug intoxication—our senses of time and self are altered; we may even feel time and self dissolving. These experiences have long been ignored by mainstream science, or considered crazy fantasies. Recent research, however, has located the neural underpinnings of these altered states of mind. In this book, neuropsychologist Marc Wittmann shows how experiences that disturb or widen our everyday understanding of the self can help solve the mystery of consciousness. Wittmann explains that the relationship between consciousness of time and consciousness of self is close; in extreme circumstances, the experiences of space and self-intensify and weaken together. He considers the emergence of the self in waking life and dreams; how our sense of time is distorted by extreme situations ranging from terror to mystical enlightenment; the experience of the moment; and the loss of time and self in such disorders as depression, schizophrenia, and epilepsy. Dostoyevsky reported godly bliss during epileptic seizures; neurologists are now investigating the phenomenon of the epileptic aura. Wittmann describes new studies of psychedelics that show how the brain builds consciousness of self and time, and discusses pilot programs that use hallucinogens to treat severe depression, anxiety, and addiction. If we want to understand our consciousness, our subjectivity, Wittmann argues, we must not be afraid to break new ground. Studying altered states of consciousness leads us directly to the heart of the matter: time and self, the foundations of consciousness.

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The Way of Abundance and Joy - Shirley Blancke

Shares the ancient Andean wisdom and practices of Sumak Kausay, the way of Abundant Life, as taught by master shaman don Alberto Taxo• Shows how to relate to and receive help from the elements, reconnect with nature to access abundance and joy, connect with plants, animals, water, air, and fire • Explores don Alberto’s upbringing in a family of yachaks, his initiation, and his personal work to fulfill the Andean prophecy of the Eagle and the Condor • Includes reflections and essays from several of don Alberto’s students and others who have worked with him, including Itzhak Beery and John Perkins Recognized as a master yachak, don Alberto Taxo was a celebrated spiritual elder, shaman, and healer of the pre-Inca Atik (Kichwa) people from the Andes Mountains of Ecuador. He shared ancient Andean shamanic wisdom and practices in the United States for more than 20 years--his personal quest to fulfill the Andean prophecy that the Eagle and the Condor will fly together in the same sky in harmony. Written with don Alberto’s permission and as further fulfillment of the Eagle-Condor prophecy, this book shares don Alberto’s teachings and his simple approaches for building a reciprocal relationship with nature, centered on Sumak Kausay, the way of joy and abundance. As a yachak, a shaman of the elements, don Alberto showed how to relate to and receive help from nature. When we are connected with nature on an emotional and spiritual level it creates joy that is deeply healing and can be accessed during life’s difficulties. The book discusses traditional Ecuadorian shamanic beliefs and practices, including Andean Inca cosmology; how to connect with plants, animals, air, fire, and water in sacred springs, the ocean, or your shower; and Inca concepts like Pacha, the space-time era in which we live that is now transitioning to a new one of connection and love after 500 years. The book explores don Alberto’s upbringing in a family of yachaks, his initiation, and his assumption of the role of shaman for his community. It also includes reflections and essays from don Alberto’s students and others who have worked with him, including shamanic teachers Itzhak Beery and John Perkins, showing how he influenced their lives and awakened them to the path of Sumak Kausay, Abundant Life.

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Joy in the Belly of a Riot - Barbara Fant

The acclaimed poetic force celebrates the practice of poetry as healing and prayer in this vital, life-affirming collection about surviving the void and touching the divine—the first book in a creative collaboration between Amistad and Moore Black Press.At age fifteen, Barbara Fant tragically lost her mother, and her world was suddenly upended. “I became an angry teenager. I was mad at the world.,” she recalls. “I even stopped praying, but I began to write. Poetry became my way of communication, my way of processing . . . it became my way to pray.”Rebirth, renewal, and healing are the heart of Joy in the Belly of a Riot. Fant’s monumental collection is a continuation of her lifelong project of using poetry as prayer; this is healing-informed poetry to restore herself, her community, and the world. Exquisitely lyrical and boldly resonant, Fant’s poems excavate the nightmares of a childhood marked by poverty, violence, racism, and the loss of countless loved ones. Suffering seemed endemic to neighborhoods like hers, and yet, in Fant’s own words, “I keep trying to write about the trauma, but the joy won’t let me.”Steeped in a rich Black Christian tradition and drawing on Scripture for artistic inspiration, Fant’s verse offers solace and guidance for all, from the devout to the skeptical. In these poems Fant demands that we see her, and her community, throug more than our grief. As she closes this profound collection, Fant gently preaches that we choose life and reminds us that “wholeness is our birthright.”Joy in the Belly of a Riot is a healing balm in times of sustained uncertainty and a rock upon which we can build and sustain a foundation of joy. Fant’s essential message demands to be heard, now more than ever.

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The Fire of Joy - Clive James

Clive James read, learned and recited poetry aloud for most of his life. In this, the last book he completed before his death, the much-loved poet, broadcaster and author offers a selection of his favourite poems and a personal commentary on each.In the last months of his life, his vision impaired by surgery and unable to read, Clive James explored the treasure-house of his mind: the poems he knew best, so good that he didn t just remember them, he found them impossible to forget. The Fire of Joy is the record of this final journey of recollection and celebration.Enthralled by poetry all his life, James knew hundreds of poems by heart. In offering this selection of his favourites, a succession of poems from the sixteenth century to the present, his aim is to inspire you to discover and to learn, and perhaps even to speak poetry aloud.In his highly personal anthology, James offers a commentary on each of the eighty or so poems: sometimes a historical or critical note on the poem or its author, sometimes a technical point about the poem s construction from someone who was himself a poet, sometimes a personal anecdote about the role the poem played in his own life.Whether you re familiar with a poem or not â “ whether you re familiar with poetry in general or not â “ these chatty, unpretentious, often tender mini-essays convey the joy of James s enthusiasm and the benefit of his knowledge. His urgent wish was to share with a new generation what he himself had loved. This is a book to be read cover to cover or dipped into: either way it generously opens up a world for our delight. Clive James s joyous farewell . . . from Thomas Wyatt to Carol Ann Duffy â “ Guardian, Best Poetry of 2020Clive James (1939â “2019) was a broadcaster, critic, poet, memoirist and novelist. His acclaimed poetry includes the collection Sentenced to Life and a translation of Dante s The Divine Comedy, both Sunday Times bestsellers.

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In Search of Mary Shelley: The Girl Who Wrote Frankenstein - Fiona Sampson

SHORTLISTED FOR THE SLIGHTLY FOXED BEST FIRST BIOGRAPHY AWARD 2018 If we get another literary biography in 2018 as astute and feelingful as this one, we shall be lucky. - John Carey, Sunday TimesMary Shelley was brought up by her father in a house filled with radical thinkers, poets, philosophers and writers of the day. Aged sixteen, she eloped with Percy Bysshe Shelley, embarking on a relationship that was lived on the move across Britain and Europe, as she coped with debt, infidelity and the deaths of three children, before early widowhood changed her life forever. Most astonishingly, it was while she was still a teenager that Mary composed her canonical novel Frankenstein, creating two of our most enduring archetypes today. The life story is well-known. But who was the woman who lived it? She s left plenty of evidence, and in this fascinating dialogue with the past, Fiona Sampson sifts through letters, diaries and records to find the real woman behind the story. She uncovers a complex, generous character - friend, intellectual, lover and mother - trying to fulfil her own passionate commitment to writing at a time when to be a woman writer was an extraordinary and costly anomaly.Published for the 200th anniversary of the publication of Frankenstein, this is a major new work of biography by a prize-winning writer and poet.

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The Book of Joy - Jeho Svatost Dalajláma, Desmond Tutu

Two spiritual giants. Seven days. One timeless question. The ultimate source of happiness is within us. DALAI LAMA We grow in kindness when our kindness is tested. DESMOND TUTUArchbishop Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama have been friends for many, many years. Between them, they have endured exile, violence and oppression. And in the face of these hardships, they have continued to radiate compassion, humour and above all, joy.To celebrate His Holiness s eightieth birthday, Archbishop Tutu travelled to the Dalai Lama s home in Dharamsala. The two men spent a week discussing a single burning question: how do we find joy in the face of suffering?This book is a gift from two of the most important spiritual figures of our time. Full of love, warmth and hope, The Book of Joy offers us the chance to experience their journey from first embrace to final goodbye.

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The Joy of Solitude - Robert J Coplan

An engaging, practical guide through the promises and paradoxes of solitude, offering science-backed advice for getting the most out of your alone time and deepening your relationship with yourself and others.Solitude is part of the human experience. But just like other relationships, your relationship with solitude can be satisfying, intimate, and enhance your well-being, or it can leave you wanting, stuck in a cycle of sadness, anxiety, or anger. Regardless of whether you re starved for “me time” or struggling with loneliness, most of us have never thought carefully about how to get the most out of the time we spend by ourselves. As a result, we’re missing out on what could be a deeply enriching aspect of our lives. But how can we unlock the positive power of solitude? In The Joy of Solitude, Robert Coplan draws from diverse fields including psychology, neuroscience, literature, and sociology to guide readers through solitude’s many dimensions and its profound effects on mental health and well-being. In this enlightening book, you will discover: -The many different types of solitude, ranging from enjoyable to challenging, each influencing personal experiences in unique ways. -Why choosing to spend even fifteen minutes alone each day can help stabilize your mood, recharge your battery, and spark creativity. -A deeper understanding of extraverts and introverts and their (often misunderstood) relationship to solitude. -What alone time looks like in a world where social connection is always a click away. -Groundbreaking scientific insights into the effects of both loneliness and “aloneliness.” -The surprising ways that time alone can enhance relationships with others. -Practical strategies for harmonizing moments of social engagement and solitude, crucial for achieving optimal life satisfaction. The Joy of Solitude is a vital resource for those who wish to understand the complexities of solitude and its potential to enhance mental health, creativity, and self-discovery. Whether you seek affirmation for your love of solitude or strive to find balance within it, Coplan’s insights are indispensable tools for enriching your relationship with yourself and others.

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The Joy of Well-Being - Jason Wachob, Colleen Wachob

In this empowering and accessible new resource, the co-founders of mindbodygreen challenge our definition of wellness, health, and self-improvement by revealing what a healthy lifestyle looks like at the fundamental level-and it s not what we think. On your journey toward a more health-conscious life, you ve likely been bombarded by an overwhelming amount of information-from the Kardashian-like wellness influencers who (unrealistically) insist upon sustainably sourced Epsom salt baths every night, to the elite longevity optimizers who measure their lactate levels after a workout. The echo chamber of the internet, and social media algorithms that favor polarizing opinions to drive views and engagement, have hijacked our understanding of health. No matter which corner of the wellness world you inhabit, our social feeds are filled with advice that presumes we all have the same amount of time, money, and resources. In this saturated landscape, how can you avoid the potential scams and dodge the doctors-turned-celebrities to find what really works for you?Over the past decade, Colleen and Jason Wachob, co-founders of mindbodygreen, have cultivated a leading wellness lifestyle media brand for everyone seeking to cut through this noise, and live a happier, healthier, and greener lifestyle. The Joy of Well-Being is a distillation of almost fifteen years of this experience on the forefront of the well-being conversation: they ve done the legwork so you don t have to. The Wachobs are a product of their mentors and years of working with hundreds of the world s most brilliant well-being minds, PhDs, MDs, therapists, movement specialists, spiritual leaders, and journalists. They ve developed ways to discern meaningful points of information amidst the chaos, an act they consider both a science and an art. The Joy of Well-Being is more than a book, it s a reawakening, marking a crucial shift away from the do-this-then-do-that paradigm, to cultivating a joyful lifestyle that centers each individual, and their own health and happiness. True well-being isn t something you chase, it is something you weave together, as each new day presents an opportunity to make choices that support feeling good in your body, in your relationships, and in your life.

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The Joy of Tax - Murphy Richard

A brief but crucially important book Marcus ChownIn The Joy of Tax, tax campaigner Richard Murphy challenges almost every idea you have about tax. For him, tax is fundamentally about the ideas that shape the sort of society we want to live in, not technicalities. His intention is to demonstrate that there is indeed a joy in tax, and by embracing it we can create a fairer society and change the world for the better.Tax has been a feature of human society for a very long time. Almost no one gives tax a good press even though, as Richard Murphy argues, it has been fundamental to the development of democracy the world over. Whilst we may not like tax very much, in contrast it is clear that we really do like the public services which governments provide. So much so, in fact, that for most of the last 300 years, people have been more than happy for governments to run deficits by spending more than they raise in taxation. 2008 apparently changed all that. The issues of debt, deficits, cuts and austerity have dominated the political agenda ever since. Virtually every aspect of the government s finances and how to rearrange them in the forlorn hope of balancing the books has been discussed in great detail. Despite that, there has been almost no real discussion during this period about what tax is for and how it contributes to the creation of the society we aspire to.

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The Joy of Basketball - Ben Detrick

A vibrant, unconventional, highly opinionated guide to the triumphs, joys, struggles, and heartbreaks of the modern era of the game, for every obsessive basketball fan who loves to hate hot takes. From the cohosts of Cookie Hoops and featuring a foreword by Desus Nice, The Joy of Basketball is a subversive sports manifesto camouflaged as a colorful reference book for your coffee table. Bouncing between witty graphics and keen sociopolitical observations, The Joy of Basketball celebrates the meteoric rise of basketball over the last quarter century by ignoring the bland, traditionalist binary of wins or losses. Instead, the book’s focus is on everything else. Using text, charts, and illustrations that upend conventional jock wisdom, the book details the most incredible players in history, draft flops, long-limbed oddballs, superteams, the international talent wave, brawls, scandals, the rapid evolution of contemporary gameplay, coaching, fashion, crime, positional erosion, tragic tales, memes, and the sacred Kardashian Blessing.

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Mendes Sérgio: In the Key of Joy - CD (7213500)

Hudební CD - In The Key Of Joy je album brazilského hudebníka Sérgio Mendese z roku 2020. In The Key Of Joy je album brazilského hudebníka Sérgio Mendese z roku 2020. Seznam stop Sabor Do Rio featuring Common / Bora Lá featuring Rog? and Gracinha Leporace / La Noche Entera featuring Cali y El Dandee / Samba In Heaven featuring Sugar Joans / Muganga featuring Gracinha Leporace / In The Key Of Joy featuring Buddy / Love Came Between Us featuring Joe Pizzulo / Catch The Wave featuring Sheléa / Romance In Copacabana / This Is It (É Isso) featuring Hermeto Pascoal and Gracinha Leporace / Times Goes By featuring Shelea Frazier / Tangara featuring Gracinha Leporace and Guinga

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The Joy of Small Things - Hannah Jane Parkinson

This book is a not-so-small joy in itself. NIGELLA LAWSON Parkinson has the gift of making you look with new eyes at everyday things. The perfect daily diversion. JOJO MOYES Always funny and frank and full of insight, I absolutely love Parkinsonâ ™s writing. DAVID NICHOLLS I loved this book . . . Parkinsonâ ™s writing transports you to unexpected places of joy and comfort . . . these pages contain happiness. MARINA HYDE The twenty-first century feels a lot more bearable in Parkinson s company. CHARLOTTE MENDELSONDrawn from the successful Guardian column, these everyday exultations and inspirations will get you through dismal days. Hannah Jane Parkinson is a specialist in savouring the small pleasures of life. She revels in her fluffy dressing gown ( like bathing in marshmallowâ ™), finds calm in solo cinema trips, is charmed by the personalities of fonts ( youâ ™ll never see Comic Sans on a funeral notice ), celebrates pockets and gleefully abandons a book she isnâ ™t enjoying. Parkinsonâ ™s everyday exaltations â “ selected from her immensely successful Guardian column â “ will utterly delight.FEATURES BRAND NEW MATERIAL A compendium of delights. OBSERVER Delightful . . . a love letter to those little moments of bliss that get us through the daily grind. RED

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The Joy of Half A Cookie - Alisa Bowman, Jean Kristeller

Anyone who s tried to lose weight through sheer will power knows how difficult, if not impossible, it can be. In this practical and paradigm-shifting book, Dr. Jean Kristeller presents a new alternative--a program for weight loss based on her successful Mindfulness-Based Eating Awareness Training Program. Instead of frustration, depravation, backsliding, guilt, and a lack of results, The Joy of Half a Cookie provides simple, proven ways to lose weight and keep it off, using what we now know about the power of the mind.The first book to bring mindfulness to the dieting space in a truly accessible and mainstream way, The Joy of Half a Cookie will show readers how to lose weight while: - ditching willpower, guilt, and cravings - loving every bite, including favorite and previously forbidden foods - tapping into the body s satiety signalsWritten for anyone who wants to lose weight - not just the mediation and yoga crowd - this accessible book delivers a proven way to find peace of mind and a healthier relationship with food, for life.

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Mendes Sérgio: In The Key Of Joy (Deluxe Edition - 2x CD) - CD (7213511)

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