26.11.2022

“The Scientist and the Psychic: A Son’s Exploration of His Mother’s Gift” by Christian Smith

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"Weaving together the story of his fractured relationship to his mother with research into her paranormal abilities, Dr. Christian Smith has created, in The Scientist and the Psychic, a captivating, one-of-a-kind memoir of belief, skepticism and familial love. Christian Smith realized his mother was different in the autumn of 1977 when he was eight years old. Before then, he'd witnessed séances at home and the kids at school sometimes teased him about his mom being a witch—so he sensed that his life wasn't typical. But it wasn't until he was backstage at a renowned concert venue in Toronto, watching from behind a curtain as Geraldine commanded an audience of 2,000 with her extrasensory readings, that...>>

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25.11.2022

“The Joy of Mindful Writing: Notes to Inspire Creative Awareness” by Joy Kenward

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"Embrace the process of writing and the rich potential of conscious creativity and mindfulness with this enlightening insight into mindful writing. Exploring how writing mindfully can create deeper connections with your words, your characters, and yourself, this carefully crafted manual invites you to embrace the writing process as much as the completed work—plotting out sparkling stories with Zen-like awareness. Through meditative exercises, engaging anecdotes, and astute notes on perception, imagination, and focus, Joy Kenward helps you to flow, flourish and lose yourself in writing. Containing 20 mindful writing exercises, this unique guide explores how conscious writing creates mindful awareness, offering a fresh angle on shifting writer's block."...>>

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25.11.2022

“The Book of Immortality: The Science, Belief, and Magic Behind Living Forever” by Adam Leith Gollner

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"A "wonderful" (Harper’s),"“engrossing" (Parade) exploration of the most universal of human obsessions: immortality—from an author who is "part Mary Roach, part Joe Strummer of The Clash" (The Wall Street Journal). What have we not done to live forever? Adam Leith Gollner, the critically acclaimed author of The Fruit Hunters, weaves together religion, science, and mythology in a gripping exploration of the most universal of human obsessions: immortality. Raised without religion, Adam Leith Gollner was struck by mankind’s tireless efforts to cheat aging and death. In a narrative that pivots between profundity and hilarity, he brings us into the world of those whose lives are shaped by a belief in immortality. From a Jesuit priest on his...>>

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25.11.2022

“The Digital Mind of Tomorrow: Rethink, transform, and thrive in a fast-changing and brutal digital world” by Isabella Wang

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"No one knows but you. Our outdated social structure collapses in the digital age. We are ignorant of how technology affects us on a fundamental level. The downgrade of human intelligence is faster than the progress of machine intelligence. Modern thought and beliefs are misguided and powerless in a technology-dominated future. We are going through the most difficult change in history, with people and organizations of all kinds being overwhelmed by unprecedented levels of change and uncertainty. You've come across this book because you're an idealist looking for the meaning and purpose of all your actions. Welcome to the perfect place. Use this book to identify your hunches and expand your connections and imagination. "… In this...>>

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25.11.2022

“Calligraphic Meditation for Everyday Happiness” by Ilchi Lee

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"Discover a world of wonder and wisdom in this collection of Asian calligraphy paired with inspirational messages. In each brushstroke, llchi Lee has expressed his dream of a world where all are happy. Become enveloped in the secrets of the cosmos, the beauty of the earth, and the sublime in human nature as you observe each painting and discover your own happiness. Every moment of producing this body of artwork was a meditation for Lee, who has over thirty years of experience in developing mind-body-energy practices. With a clear mind focused on his brush, he has communicated his expanded yet deep awareness via paper and ink so that you too can experience a connection to...>>

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