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Released: Sept. 1, 2011
SPIRIT JUNKIE: A RADICAL ROAD TO DISCOVERING SELF-LOVE AND MIRACLES
by Gabrielle Bernstein
"A groovy blend of meditative and instructive writing."
Journey the road to self-fulfillment through the eyes of a true believer. Read full book review >
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NONFICTION
Released: Sept. 1, 2011
Kirkus Star THE THINKING LIFE: HOW TO THRIVE IN THE AGE OF DISTRACTION
by P.M. Forni
"A deft exploration that urges us to think before speaking."
Insightful meditation on how changing the way we think can improve our daily lives. Read full book review >
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NONFICTION
Released: Aug. 23, 2011
YOGA BITCH: ONE WOMAN'S QUEST TO CONQUER SKEPTICISM, CYNICISM, AND CIGARETTES ON THE PATH TO ENLIGHTENMENT
by Suzanne Morrison
"Brings the higher path down to Earth with refreshing honesty."
A smoker from Seattle heads to Bali to train as a yoga teacher, providing an entertaining voice to her doubts and inner rebellion. Read full book review >
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NONFICTION
Released: Aug. 16, 2011
Kirkus Star A YEAR IN THE VILLAGE OF ETERNITY: THE LIFESTYLE OF LONGEVITY IN CAMPODIMELE, ITALY
by Tracey Lawson
"Delightfully transports readers into the kitchens and the spirits of the villagers' longstanding customs."
A small Italian village's secret to the Fountain of Youth. Read full book review >
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NONFICTION
Released: Aug. 9, 2011
PRIME TIME
by Jane Fonda
"An inspirational and highly informative guide to living the second half of life with enthusiasm and buoyancy."
Now in her early 70s, celebrity icon Fonda (My Life So Far, 2006, etc.) is embracing what she refers to as Stage Three of life. Read full book review >
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NONFICTION
Released: June 2, 2011
MEDITATION: AN IN-DEPTH GUIDE
by Ian Gawler, Paul Bedson
"Regardless of religious beliefs or life situations, any reader would benefit from the Mindfulness-Based Stillness Meditation (MBSM) techniques clearly outlined here."
In a world of overextended schedules and stress-induced headaches, Gawler (You Can Conquer Cancer, 2007, etc.) and Bedson (The Complete Family Guide to Natural Healing, 2005) offer techniques for achieving peace. Read full book review >