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Harry Potter and Philosophy: If Aristotle Ran Hogwarts by David Baggett, Shawn E. Klein
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsIn Harry Potter and Philosophy, seventeen philosophical experts unlock some of Hogwarts' secret panels, and uncover surprising insights that are enlightening both for wizards and the most discerning muggles... -
![Trusting God Day by Day: 365 Daily Devotions by Joyce Meyer]()
Trusting God Day by Day: 365 Daily Devotions by Joyce Meyer
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIn her dynamic new devotional, TRUSTING GOD DAY BY DAY, international speaker and New York Times bestselling author Joyce Meyer provides you with powerful "starting points" for every day of the year. Each day's devotion is filled with practical advice and help from Joyce along with life-changing promises from God's Word that you can quickly and easily apply in your own life... -
![Timeless Seeds of Advice: The Sayings of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ , Ibn Taymiyyah, Ibn al-Qayyim, Ibn al-Jawzi and Other Prominent Scholars in Bringing Comfort and Hope to the Soul by B.B. Abdulla]()
Timeless Seeds of Advice: The Sayings of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ , Ibn Taymiyyah, Ibn al-Qayyim, Ibn al-Jawzi and Other Prominent Scholars in Bringing Comfort and Hope to the Soul by B.B. Abdulla
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA selection of beautiful and practical pieces of advice from the Quran, the Prophet PBUH and Islam’s great scholars on repentance, guidance and purification. This book is designed to serve as a source of hope and strength for those going through difficult times, while providing numerous important pieces of knowledge and guidance for all readers and all times... -
![New Morning Mercies: A Daily Gospel Devotional (Gift Edition) by Paul David Tripp]()
New Morning Mercies: A Daily Gospel Devotional (Gift Edition) by Paul David Tripp
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsMornings can be tough. Sometimes, a hearty breakfast and strong cup of coffee just aren't enough. Offering far more than a rush of caffeine, best-selling author Paul David Tripp aims to energize Christian readers with the most potent encouragement imaginable: the gospel. Each of the 366 devotional readings leads off with a compelling, gospel-centered thought, followed by an extended meditation... -
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![Tarot for Change: Using the Cards for Self-Care, Acceptance, and Growth by Jessica Dore]()
Tarot for Change: Using the Cards for Self-Care, Acceptance, and Growth by Jessica Dore
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratings“ An instant classic, a must-have for every tarot enthusiast, and a manifesto for insightful living.” —Chani Nicholas, astrologer and author of You Were Born for This“Generous, practical, and gently radical.” —New York TimesThough tarot is often thought of as a tool for divination and fortune-telling, it also has deep roots in spirituality and psychology...Categorized as:
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![The Amen Effect: Ancient Wisdom to Mend Our Broken Hearts and World by Sharon Brous]()
The Amen Effect: Ancient Wisdom to Mend Our Broken Hearts and World by Sharon Brous
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe national bestsellerFrom one of our country’s most prominent rabbis, an inspiring book about the power of community based on one of her most impactful sermons... -
![Bodhisattva Mind: Teachings to Cultivate Courage and Awareness in the Midst of Suffering by Pema Chödrön]()
Bodhisattva Mind: Teachings to Cultivate Courage and Awareness in the Midst of Suffering by Pema Chödrön
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA bodhisattva is one who seeks liberation from suffering not only for themselves, but for all beings...Categorized as:
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![Awakening Loving-Kindness by Pema Chödrön]()
Awakening Loving-Kindness by Pema Chödrön
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThis new, redesigned edition of Awakening Loving-Kindness shares inspiration and encouragement for cultivating kindness--by embracing the joy, suffering, confusion, and brilliance of our everyday lives... -
![Wildwood Tarot Book & Cards by Mark Ryan, John Matthews]()
Wildwood Tarot Book & Cards by Mark Ryan, John Matthews
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBased on the seasonal rhythms and festivals of the ancient year, "The Wildwood Tarot" draws its inspiration from pre-Celtic mythology and shamanic mysteries, placing mystical archetypes into a nature-based system rich in shamanic wisdom and forest lore... -
![Holistic Tarot: An Integrative Approach to Using Tarot for Personal Growth by Benebell Wen]()
Holistic Tarot: An Integrative Approach to Using Tarot for Personal Growth by Benebell Wen
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDesigned for beginning as well as experienced tarot readers, Holistic Tarot offers a fresh and easy-to-follow approach to the use of the tarot deck for tapping into subconscious knowledge and creativity...Categorized as:
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![One Day at a Time in Al-Anon by Al-Anon Family Groups]()
One Day at a Time in Al-Anon by Al-Anon Family Groups
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsOne Day at a Time in Al-AnonAl-Anon Family Group... -
![Teachings on Love by Thich Nhat Hanh]()
Teachings on Love by Thich Nhat Hanh
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWeaving together traditional stories, personal experiences, and a deep understanding of the Buddha's way of mindful living, Thich Nhat Hanh provides step-by-step practices that foster understanding and intimacy in any relationship and extend our love even to those that cause us pain...Categorized as:
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![The Words of My Perfect Teacher by Patrul Rinpoche, Dalai Lama XIV]()
The Words of My Perfect Teacher by Patrul Rinpoche, Dalai Lama XIV
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFeaturing a preface by Dalai Lama, a classic handbook written in the nineteenth century outlines the spiritual practices common to all Tibetan Buddhist traditions and makes them accessible through examples from daily life. Original. 10,000 first printing... -
![Crazy Faith: It's Only Crazy Until It Happens by Michael Todd]()
Crazy Faith: It's Only Crazy Until It Happens by Michael Todd
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe #1 New York Times bestselling author of Relationship Goals and pastor of Transformation Church is back with a new, robust, life-changing message for readers. Michael Todd is the lead pastor of Transformation Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and author of Relationship Goals, a candid, inspiring guide to finding lasting love by getting real about your relationships... -
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![Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening by Joseph Goldstein]()
Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening by Joseph Goldstein
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe mind contains the seeds of its own awakening—seeds that we can cultivate to bring forth the fruits of a life lived consciously. With Mindfulness , Joseph Goldstein shares the wisdom of his four decades of teaching and practice in a book that will serve as a lifelong companion for anyone committed to mindful living and the realization of inner freedom...Categorized as:
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![Not Always So: Practicing the True Spirit of Zen by Shunryu Suzuki, Edward Espe Brown]()
Not Always So: Practicing the True Spirit of Zen by Shunryu Suzuki, Edward Espe Brown
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsPractising the true spirit of Zen. Not Always So is based on Shunryu Suzuki's lectures and is framed in his own inimitable, allusive, paradoxical style, rich with unexpected and off–centre insights. Suzuki knew he was dying at the time of the lectures, which gives his thoughts an urgency and focus even sharper than in the earlier book... -
![The 5 Levels of Leadership: Proven Steps to Maximize Your Potential by John C. Maxwell]()
The 5 Levels of Leadership: Proven Steps to Maximize Your Potential by John C. Maxwell
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsUse this helpful book to learn about the leadership tools to fuel success, grow your team, and become the visionary you were meant to be. True leadership isn't a matter of having a certain job or title. In fact, being chosen for a position is only the first of the five levels every effective leader achieves... -
![Symbols of Transformation by C.G. Jung]()
Symbols of Transformation by C.G. Jung
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn 1911 Jung published a book of which he says: '...it laid down a programme to be followed for the next few decades of my life.' It was vastly erudite and covered innumerable fields of study: psychiatry, psychoanalysis, ethnology and comparitive religion amongst others... -
![Alchemy: An Introduction to the Symbolism and the Psychology by Marie-Louise von Franz]()
Alchemy: An Introduction to the Symbolism and the Psychology by Marie-Louise von Franz
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt was the genius of C.G. Jung to discover in the "holy technique" of alchemy a parallel to the psychological individuation process. This book, by Jung's long-time friend and coworker, completely demystifies the subject...Categorized as:
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![The Twelve Houses: Exploring the Houses of the Horoscope by Howard Sasportas, Liz Greene]()
The Twelve Houses: Exploring the Houses of the Horoscope by Howard Sasportas, Liz Greene
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsYour astrological birthchart is a map which can guide you to true self-knowledge. Everyone born on a given day will have the same planets in the same signs, but planetary placements in the houses depend on a more individual factor - the exact place and time of your birth... -
![Over de planten der Goden by Richard Evans Schultes, Albert Hofmann]()
Over de planten der Goden by Richard Evans Schultes, Albert Hofmann
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSacred hallucinogens, PLANTS OF THE GODS, are beautifully illustrated and characterized in this lexicon. The authors elaborate in vivid detail 91 plants, focusing on 14 that have had profound significance on human beings... -
![The Ideal Muslimah: The True Islamic Personality of the Muslim Woman as Defined in the Qur’an and Sunnah by محمد علي الهاشمي]()
The Ideal Muslimah: The True Islamic Personality of the Muslim Woman as Defined in the Qur’an and Sunnah by محمد علي الهاشمي
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe Ideal Muslimah is proud of the great position that Islam has given her among humanity. She performs her duties knowing that her role is clearly defined and that her rights are still, even today, greater than what any other ideology has provided. She is a woman of moral excellence, true to her nature, not confused by alien and morally bankrupt ideas... -
![Modern Man in Search of a Soul by C.G. Jung]()
Modern Man in Search of a Soul by C.G. Jung
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsA provocative and enlightening look at spiritual unease and its contribution to the void in modern civilization Considered by many to be one of the most important books in the field of psychology, Modern Man in Search of a Soul is a comprehensive introduction to the thought of Carl Gustav Jung... -
![Developing the Leader Within You by John C. Maxwell]()
Developing the Leader Within You by John C. Maxwell
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsIn this repackaged bestseller John Maxwell examines the differences between leadership styles, outlines principles for inspiring, motivating, and influencing others. These principles can be used in any organization to foster integrity and self-discipline and bring a positive change... -
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![You Can Change: God's Transforming Power for Our Sinful Behavior and Negative Emotions by Tim Chester]()
You Can Change: God's Transforming Power for Our Sinful Behavior and Negative Emotions by Tim Chester
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIt's about heart change, not behavior change. That's the conviction of Tim Chester as he seeks to help everyday Christians connect the truth about God with our Monday-morning struggles... -
![Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets: 5 Questions to Help You Determine Your Next Move by Andy Stanley]()
Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets: 5 Questions to Help You Determine Your Next Move by Andy Stanley
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsGood questions lead to better decisions. Discover five game-changing questions to ask every time you make a decision--questions that will help you in your finances, relationships, career, and more.Your decisions determine the direction and quality of your life. Your decisions create the story of your life... -
![The Wisdom of Yoga: A Seeker's Guide to Extraordinary Living by Stephen Cope]()
The Wisdom of Yoga: A Seeker's Guide to Extraordinary Living by Stephen Cope
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFor modern spiritual seekers and yoga students alike, here is an irreverent yet profound guide to the most sophisticated teachings of the yoga wisdom tradition–now brought to contemporary life by a celebrated author, psychotherapist, and leading American yoga instructor...Categorized as:
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![I Can See Clearly Now by Wayne W. Dyer]()
I Can See Clearly Now by Wayne W. Dyer
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsFor many years, Dr. Wayne W. Dyer’s fans have wondered when he would write a memoir...Categorized as:
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![Dreams, "Evolution," and Value Fulfillment, Volume Two: A Seth Book by Jane Roberts, Seth (Spirit)]()
Dreams, "Evolution," and Value Fulfillment, Volume Two: A Seth Book by Jane Roberts, Seth (Spirit)
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsClaiming to answer crucial questions about Seth's system of thought, this second volume of the text is intended to engage Jane Robert's regular readers. It continues from the first volume to explore the ongoing process of the self-creation of the physical world and how it is a direct and wholly international outgrowth of the wisdom of the life forms that inhabit it, including mankind... -
![The Inner Planets: Building Blocks of Personal Reality by Liz Greene, Howard Sasportas]()
The Inner Planets: Building Blocks of Personal Reality by Liz Greene, Howard Sasportas
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe inner planets--Mercury, Venus, Mars--are the foundations of what psychology calls the ego, the sense of personal self. In this fourth volume in the Seminars in Psychological Astrology series, Liz Greene and Howard Sasportas discuss the value of the inner planets as they symbolize important aspects of personality. We are not trained to give value to our private needs, feelings, and qualities...
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