Philosophy & Religion

Compelling and informative teachings by the most influential female Buddhist teachers on a wide range of topics. Buddhism began to take root in the West at just the same time that women's voices were arising to find expression here-after millennia of...

Women of Wisdom

A guide to the Bodhisattva ideal and the process of enlightenment, this edition of the classic Buddhist treatise "will stand for many years as the standard English translation" (Publishers Weekly)   In the whole of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, there...

"After his enlightenment, the Buddha taught the Four Noble Truths-the foundation and essence of all forms of Buddhism. The first truth diagnoses the nature of our existential illnesses and neuroses. The second explores their causes and conditions for...

Women have so many things vying for their attention. Most try to handle everything with grace and ease, look perfect, be a stellar mom, be an understanding and loving wife, be a flawless boss or employee, be an ever-attentive friend, pursue their own...

As a longtime pastor of a big-city church, A.R. Bernard has witnessed couples in every stage of life. He&;s been with them as they experienced dizzying joys, unspeakable tragedies, and everything in between. As men and women have come to Bernard for...

Philosophy is a way of thinking about just about anything. It asks big questions, such as "how can I be good?" or "what makes something beautiful?" Using lively examples, humorous illustrations and simple thought experiments, this book opens up the world...

The most student-focused introduction to Buddhism on the market. Buddhism: A Complete Introduction is a comprehensive and easy-to-use introduction, designed to give you everything you need to succeed, all in one place.  Written by a leading expert,...

A lavishly illustrated guide to the greatest philosophers across time. From Confucius and Plato to Karl Marx and Noam Chomsky, this book brings together more than 100 illustrated biographies of the world's great philosophers. Introduced with a stunning...

My Good Friend the Rattlesnake: Stories of Loss, Truth, and Transformation

Bestselling author Joel Osteen shares how reprogramming your thoughts to remove negativity will lead to a more blessed, fulfilled life. Your mind has incredible power over your success or failure. Think Better, Live Better offers a simple yet...

God loves to give people fresh starts. He wants to give you a new vision for your life and your relationship with Him.  In this one-of-a-kind guide, Joel Osteen provides practical insight and encouragement to help you stay connected to God so you can...

This beautifully designed, durable planner is filled with practical knowledge distilled from the most popular books in the bestselling Little Bit Of series. Written by expert authors, this series breaks down complex spiritual subjects into bite-size...

What is Zen? It's an ancient spiritual system rooted in Buddhism that began in China and spread throughout Asia, finally reaching the West. It encompasses meditation, mindfulness, and calming the mind exactly what so many of us need and crave in this...

From the bestselling authors of The Good Witch's Guide comes this essential, magick-filled planner for all witches and Wiccans. This 12-month perpetual planner for good witches provides a place to plan and track everything from daily tasks and key...

Practical magic for every day and every season!  Everybody has something they'd like to change, be it love, career, friendships, health, or money. Sometimes they turn to magic to create the desired transformation. But what kind of spell should you...

Wicca is growing in popularity, and Cassandra Eason acclaimed for her writing on witchcraft and spirituality takes a look at its origins, uses in everyday life, and gods and goddesses. In this easy-to-use introduction, she explains how magick functions;...

Perhaps the first conscious beating of the drum sound occurred as we gestated in the wombs of our mothers. Beat after beat, we grew within the sea of our births, and then we were born into the air of the world—when did we begin to separate from that...

Long before biblical times, dreams may have been a source of divine and creative impulses to push humanity to greater levels of awareness, to initiate discoveries, and to develop inventions. Dreams have offered protection and guidance on the spiritual...

Caroline was flying high in Richard Branson's Virgin empire. Her reputation for 'getting things done' led her to spearhead the launch of Virgin Atlantic Airways in South Africa. Behind the capable and confident exterior, however, she worried a lot. One...

Bad things don't happen to us because we are bad. It's not like we are being punished. This book is for anyone who has ever asked themselves the question, 'Why me?', or has ever found themselves wondering who we truly are, why we are here and what we are...

Break free of your destructive relationship with money, and learn how money can make you happy. Our relationship with money is one that lasts a lifetime. It can be as important as family life, as competitive as work, and as exciting and secretive as love...

In conversation with His Holiness the Dalai Lama. In April of 2006, the prominent Japanese cultural anthropologist Noriyuki Ueda sat down with the Dalai Lama for a two day conversation. This book is based on that long and lively conversation in...

'Spirituality' is a word that is used increasingly these days yet it is often ill-defined. What exactly is spirituality? Is it distinct from religion and can we separate it from beliefs and traditions? Does spirituality mainly focus on spiritual...

This little gift book turns into a beautiful holiday decoration. A novel way to usher in the holidays, Christmas in a Book transforms into a cheerfully decorated tree that you can display on a desk, table, or mantle. The pages feature familiar lyrics...

Learn about the primal beliefs to the world's great faiths in The Religions Book. Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Religions in this overview guide to...

A devotional-style book for the modern seeker, intended to help them remember the wisdom they carry within and utilize it to create a life that is authentic Are you ready to activate your inner goddess? 365 Days of Divine Feminine Wisdom is a...

Robert Thurman explores reality through the teachings of Buddha, drawing on Buddha's own experience, and leads the reader to discover their own path of learning. 'Robert Thurman is a living treasure, one of today's most provocative spiritual thinkers.'...

Apela Colorado shares her knowledge and experiences of indigenous wisdom and promotes a connection between the indigenous and modern world perspectives. A ceremonial journey to reconnect with the essence of indigenous spirituality, and awaken to the...

'Make your own bible. Select and collect all the words and sentences that in all your readings have been to you like the blast of a trumpet.' - Ralph Waldo Emerson Dr Bernie Siegel is the author of many books on the healing power of the body and the...

Mornings with the Lord is an uplifting way to begin your day. Every page features a meditation, prayer, and relevant biblical scripture to reaffirm your connection with heaven, the angels, and Jesus.  Each of the 366 messages invites you to set your...

Finding a soul mate and life partner is only half the story. Once you actually have a wonderful relationship, it’s important to take definitive steps to keep it. Grant and Melissa Virtue, a husband-and-wife team, offer a variety of tools and techniques...

Popular pastor and chaplain to the St. Louis Cardinals Darrin Patrick offers simple, practical advice-one guy to another-on how to be a great husband and make a marriage strong. "I am a well-loved wife." Is this something your wife would say Here's...

Modern day witches are a culmination of the old and new-they travel to the grocery store, work nine to fives, and teach in our classrooms. They carry black tourmaline and quartz, and wave bay and rosemary bundles over their doorways. Within an ancient...

A fresh, modern re-imagining of the essential Osho meditation text   For decades Meditation: The First and Last Freedom has been the essential guide to meditation and Osho meditation techniques. Developed specifically for a contemporary audience, this...

The Kybalion has long fascinated readers with its exploration of hermetic wisdom. Credited to the mysterious Three Initiates, The Kybalion is an esoteric classic that has remained popular since its initial publication in 1908 and continues to sell...

An authentic exploration of the real Rumi As one of the world's most loved poets, Rumi's poems are celebrated for their message of love and their beauty, but too often they are stripped of their mystical and spiritual meanings. The Gift of Rumi offers a...

Arunachala Shiva is a profound homage to the spiritual greatness of Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi who is one of IndiaÕs most well-known Sages. Included in this book is his famous text, Who Am I? (Nan Yar) in which he declares that Self-enquiry is the most...

15 profoundly beautiful and powerful spiritual interviews conducted by John David (formerly Premananda) with seekers for Truth who sought out Papaji in the period from 1990 to 1997. An intimate look at the Master- desciple relationship.

Old Path White Clouds: Walking in the Footsteps of the Buddha

"This fascinating book unfolds in detail the complex Tibetan Buddhist system of subtle physiology, providing a complete exposition of the channels, drops, and winds which serve as foundations for consciousness. Highest Yoga Tantra simulates processes of...

"Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest" (Matt. 11:28 Women are overcommitted, overconnected, overburdened, and overwhelmed. Their lives are full, but oddly, their souls are empty. They are aching for a bold...

Buddhish: A Guide to the 20 Most Important Buddhist Ideas for the Curious and Skeptical

Using the garden as metaphor, The Seeds of Love offers a process for creating mindfulness. From a Buddhist perspective, everything affects our consciousness and enters metaphorically as a seed. Through the development of the practice of mindfulness, and...

Awaken your heart and engage your mind with Buddhist Wisdom: Daily Reflections, a simple but powerful collection of Buddhist sayings and extracts that offer an easy way to incorporate the Buddha's most significant teachings into your everyday life. Use...

Stories from Buddhist teachings that will help readers to understand various situations in life, told in a contemporary style that is warm, light and often funny. Born and educated in the West but trained in the Thai forest tradition, Ajahn Brahm has...

When His Holiness the Dalai Lama visited New York in August 1999, over 50 000 people flocked to hear him speak in Central Park. For over two hours these New Yorkers, a group of people noted more for their cynicism and indifference than their devout...

What is Buddhism? What are its true teachings? What can it bring to our lives? Here Steve Hagen, a Zen priest, cuts through the many misconceptions surrounding Buddhism, and shows us its true purpose. Drawing on down-to-earth examples from everyday life,...