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The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation
by Thich Nhat Hanh
A practical guide to meditation and mindfulness, exploring their power to bring peace and joy.
In this beautiful and lucid guide, Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh offers gentle anecdotes and practical exercise as a means of learning the skills of mindfulness–being awake and fully aware. From washing ... (Goodreads)
Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life
by Thich Nhat Hanh
A guide to cultivating mindful awareness and inner peace in the midst of everyday life.
In the rush of modern life, we tend to lose touch with the peace that is available in each moment. World-renowned Zen master, spiritual leader, and author Thich Nhat Hanh shows us how to make ... (Goodreads)
The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment
by Eckhart Tolle
A journey of self-transformation, learning to live in the present moment and liberate oneself.
Eckhart Tolle's message is simple: living in the now is the truest path to happiness and enlightenment. And while this message may not seem stunningly original or fresh, Tolle's clear writing, ... (Goodreads)
Living Buddha, Living Christ
by Thich Nhat Hanh
A comparative study of Buddhism and Christianity, exploring the similarities and differences between the two religions.
A Vietnamese monk and Buddhist teacher explores the common ground of Christianity and Buddhism on such subjects as compassion and holiness, and offers inspiration to believers in both religions. ... (Goodreads)
The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself
by Michael A. Singer
A spiritual exploration of the soul and its connection to the world.
What would it be like to free yourself from limitations and soar beyond your boundaries? What can you do each day to discover inner peace and serenity? The Untethered Soul offers simple yet profound ... (Goodreads)
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success
by Carol S. Dweck
Examining the impact of mindset on achievement, and strategies to cultivate a growth mindset for success.
A newer edition of this book can be found, here., After decades of research, world-renowned Stanford University psychologist Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D., discovered a simple but groundbreaking idea: the ... (Goodreads)
What the Buddha Taught
by Walpola Rahula
In-depth exploration of Buddhist philosophy, teachings, and practices.
This indispensable volume is a lucid and faithful account of the Buddha’s teachings. For years,” says the Journal of the Buddhist Society , the newcomer to Buddhism has lacked a simple and reliable ... (Goodreads)
Stillness Speaks
by Eckhart Tolle
Exploring how to live in the present moment and awaken to true joy and peace.
Eckhart Tolle shows you how to become your true self by embracing stillness and silence. When we are no longer limited by our thinking mind, suffering and pain disappears and we are able to move ... (Goodreads)
Loving What Is: Four Questions That Can Change Your Life
by Byron Katie
An exploration of the power of thought and how it shapes our lives.
Out of nowhere, like a breeze in a marketplace crowded with advice, comes Byron Katie and “The Work.” In the midst of a normal life, Katie became increasingly depressed, and over a ten-year period ... (Goodreads)
Mindfulness in Plain English
by Henepola Gunaratana
Comprehensive guide to the Buddhist practice of mindfulness, for achieving mental clarity and peace.
Author Bhante Gunaratana, a renowned meditation master, takes us step by step through the myths, realities, and benefits of meditation and the practice of mindfulness. This expanded edition includes ... (Goodreads)
The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom
by Miguel Ruiz
A guide to transforming one's life by adopting four simple agreements.
In The Four Agreements , don Miguel Ruiz reveals the source of self-limiting beliefs that rob us of joy and create needless suffering. Based on ancient Toltec wisdom, the Four Agreements offer a ... (Goodreads)
The Way of Zen
by Alan W. Watts
An exploration of the philosophy, history and psychology of Zen Buddhism.
In his definitive introduction to Zen Buddhism, Alan Watts explains the principles and practices of this ancient religion to Western readers. With a rare combination of freshness and lucidity, he ... (Goodreads)
Practicing the Power of Now: Essential Teachings, Meditations, and Exercises from the Power of Now
by Eckhart Tolle
Exploring the teachings of Eckhart Tolle on living in the present moment, and how to apply them in daily life.
New York Times, bestselling author Eckhart Tolle — A key to happiness is living in the now, Practice, The Power of Now,:, If you, like many others, have benefited from the transformative experience ... (Barnes & Noble)
My Life in France
by Julia Child
A memoir of Julia Child's life in Paris, cooking and exploring French cuisine.
The bestselling story of Julia's years in France–and the basis for Julie & Julia , starring Meryl Streep and Amy Adams--in her own words. Although she would later singlehandedly create a new approach ... (Goodreads)
Let's Take the Long Way Home: A Memoir of Friendship
by Gail Caldwell
A memoir of the author's deep friendship with fellow writer Caroline Knapp, their bond, and Knapp's untimely death from lung cancer.
The book opens "It's an old, old story: I had a friend and we shared everything, and then she died and so we shared that too.” , The connection between these women was charged from the beginning. ... (Wikipedia)
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
by Bessel van der Kolk
Examining the physical, psychological and emotional effects of trauma, and how to heal.
A pioneering researcher and one of the world’s foremost experts on traumatic stress offers a bold new paradigm for healing. Trauma is a fact of life. Veterans and their families deal with the painful ... (Goodreads)
Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience
by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
An exploration of the concept of 'flow' and how it can be used to enhance optimal experience.
Psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's investigations of "optimal experience" have revealed that what makes an experience genuinely satisfying is a state of consciousness called flow. During flow, ... (Goodreads)
Enchantment: The Art of Changing Hearts, Minds, and Actions
by Guy Kawasaki
A guide to the art of enchantment, teaching how to influence and persuade others in a positive way.
Enchantment, as defined by bestselling business guru Guy Kawasaki, is not about manipulating people. It transforms situations and relationships. It converts hostility into civility and civility into ... (Barnes & Noble)
Focus: The Hidden Driver of Excellence
by Daniel Goleman
Exploring the power of focus, Goleman reveals how it can be harnessed to achieve excellence in all aspects of life.
Bestselling author Daniel Goleman returns with a groundbreaking look at today's scarcest resource and the secret to high performance and fulfillment: attention For more than two decades, psychologist ... (Goodreads)
Stitches: A Handbook on Meaning, Hope, and Repair
by Anne Lamott
A memoir on the author's journey through addiction, loss, and grief, finding hope and healing through faith, community, and creativity.
“Lamott’s …most insightful book yet,, Stitches, offers plenty of her characteristic witty wisdom…this slim, readable volume [is] a lens on life, widening and narrowing, encouraging each reader to ... (Goodreads)
Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable
by Tim S. Grover
A guide to achieving greatness through relentless pursuit of goals, with insights from a personal trainer to elite athletes.
For more than two decades, legendary trainer Tim Grover has taken the greats—Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade, and dozens more—and made them greater. Now, for the first time in paperback, he ... (Goodreads)
Ten Arguments For Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now
by Jaron Lanier
A persuasive argument for quitting social media, citing its negative effects on society, politics, and mental health.
AS SEEN IN THE NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY, THE SOCIAL DILEMMA, A, WIRED ",ALL-TIME FAVORITE BOOK",A, FINANCIAL TIMES BEST BOOK, "THE CONSCIENCE OF SILICON VALLEY"- GQ “Profound . . . Lanier shows the ... (Barnes & Noble)
Too Busy Not to Pray: Slowing Down to Be With God
by Bill Hybels
A guide to help busy people make time for prayer and connect with God amidst the chaos of life.
The 10th-anniversary edition of this popular book challenges you to take time to pray, to listen to God, to respond to what God is saying to you, and to overcome prayer barriers. ... (Goodreads)
The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Recipes from an Accidental Country Girl
by Ree Drummond
Collection of home-style recipes from a modern-day homesteader and mother of four.
#1 New York Times Bestseller Paula Deen meets Erma Bombeck in, The Pioneer Woman Cooks,, Ree Drummond’s spirited, homespun cookbook. Drummond colorfully traces her transition from city life to ranch ... (Barnes & Noble)
Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake
by Anna Quindlen
Reflective musings on life, aging and the joys of growing older.
In this irresistible memoir, the #1 New York Times bestselling author writes about her life and the lives of women today, looking back and ahead - and celebrating it all - as she considers marriage, ... (Goodreads)
The Element: How Finding Your Passion Changes Everything
by Ken Robinson
A guide to unlocking true potential, exploring the power of passion and creative expression.
From one of the world's leading thinkers and speakers on creativity and self-fulfillment, a breakthrough book about talent, passion, and achievement The element is the point at which natural talent ... (Goodreads)
Tao Te Ching
by Lao Tzu
A collection of wise sayings and reflections on the nature of existence.
A lucid translation of the well-known Taoist classic by a leading scholar-now in a Shambhala Pocket Library edition. Written more than two thousand years ago, the Tao Teh Ching , or -The Classic of ... (Goodreads)
Paris to the Moon
by Adam Gopnik
A collection of essays about the author's experiences living in Paris with his family. It explores the city's culture, history, and daily life.
With singular wit and insight, Gopnik weaves the magical with the mundane in a wholly delightful, often hilarious look at what it was to be an American family man in Paris at the end of the twentieth ... (Goodreads)
Plenty
by Yotam Ottolenghi
A collection of vegetarian recipes, featuring exciting flavors and ingredients from around the world.
With his fabulous restaurants and bestselling Ottolenghi Cookbook , Yotam Ottolenghi has established himself as one of the most exciting talents in the world of cookery and food writing. This ... (Goodreads)
Only Love Is Real: A Story of Soulmates Reunited
by Brian L. Weiss
A tale of two souls that span centuries, exploring the power of love and destiny.
A "beautiful and sensitive" tale of true love that transcends time, from the multi-million bestselling author of, Many Lives, Many Masters, (Gary Zukav, author of, Seat of the Soul,). Recommended by ... (Barnes & Noble)
