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1) Tao te ching
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English
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The Lao Tzu is the principal classic in the thought of Taoism. Lao Tzu (whose name means 'Old Master') was an older contemporary of Confucius. Lao Tzu was a Chinese philosopher and founder of the Taoist religion in China. He worked as a librarian at the court of Chou. When the kingdom showed signs of decay, Lao Tzu left and was never heard of again. While traditionally ascribed to Lao Tzu, this work is more probably an anthology of wise sayings compiled...
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"A brilliant and brave investigation by Michael Pollan, author of five New York Times best sellers, into the medical and scientific revolution taking place around psychedelic drugs--and the spellbinding story of his own life-changing psychedelic experiences When Michael Pollan set out to research how LSD and psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) are being used to provide relief to people suffering from difficult-to-treat conditions...
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Pub. Date
2017.
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English
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"The author ... draws on research conducted at his advanced workshops since 2012 to explore how common people are doing the uncommon to transform themselves and their lives. [This book] marries some of the most profound scientific information with ancient wisdom to show how people like you and me can experience a more mystical life. Readers will learn that we are, quite literally supernatural by nature if given the proper knowledge and instruction,...
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AK Press
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English
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"How do we make social justice the most pleasurable human experience? How can we awaken within ourselves desires that make it impossible to settle for anything less than a fulfilling life? Author and editor Adrienne Maree Brown finds the answer in something she calls "pleasure activism," a politics of healing and happiness that explodes the dour myth that changing the world is just another form of work. Drawing on the black feminist tradition, she...
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Parallax Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations, color map ; 23 x 26 cm
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English
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"A children's story of a young boy searching for the Buddha and realizing that he himself is a Buddha, concluding with meditation and breathing exercises designed for children"--
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Publisher
Parallax Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Edition
Second edition.
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xiii, 195 pages ; 20 cm
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English
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"A collection of key writings on nonviolent social change for activists from the 1960s until 2013 by Vietnamese peace advocate and Zen monk Thich Nhat Hanh, including the script of a play set during the war in Vietnam"--
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Rebel Girls
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
First edition.
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287 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
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English
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"Growing up in today's world is exciting and overwhelming at the same time. There's the thrilling stuff: making friends, discovering your superpowers, and finding your voice. Then there are the not-so-fun parts: body changing, school stress, and totally understandable social anxiety. It's enough to make your head spin! That's where we come in. This guidebook ha the inside scoop on all things girlhood and gives you the tools you need to become your...
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