David Fontana examines all the evidential material that has been accumulated about the afterlife. He looks at communications through mediums and witness accounts such as Near Death and Out of Body Experiences (NDEs and OBEs ) and compares them with the descriptions given in such mystical texts as "The Tibetan Book of the Dead" and "The Egyptian Book of the Dead".He explores the whole area of human consciousness and considers the question: if the body and the brain perish at death, what remains to survive? The non-physical nature of... read more

The New Zealand Pregnancy Book has been used by thousands of parents since it was first published in 1991. This new edition offers modern parents and their families a wonderful insight into what pregnancy and childbirth in New Zealand looks like in the 21st century.

The book has been written to help anyone who is dying from cancer or other terminal illness. Drawing on years of practical experience as counsellors in the field, Sue Wood and Peter Fox discuss what they and others have found happening in the terminal stages of illness - what the dying person can expect, what others have found important to do - and generally how to respond positively and practically to situations that are likely to arise on this difficult journey. The authors also address those involved in the day-to-day care and n... read more

There are many problems in today's society that cannot be resolved by the applications of reason, logic or medical science. These include child abuse, alcoholism, drug addiction, and suicide.

Using simple yet provocative questions, "All About Me" is designed as a tool for self-reflection, revealing the reader's wishes and fears, memories and beliefs, secrets and dreams.

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Belief in God has been a cornerstone of Christian faith. But just as the Bible ceased, in the 19th century, to be convincing as the source of divinely revealed knowledge, so the 20th century has witnessed the failure of the conventional idea of God. Trade Paperback

"How To Practise" is a major inspirational work, by one of the world's greatest spiritual teachers. It is broken down into the basic steps to enlightenment: how to practise morality, how to practise meditation, and how to practise wisdom - at the same time, delving deeper into His Holiness' more general teachings, his spirit, wisdom and sense of humour. The book, meant to be used as part of daily practice, is easy to understand and filled with anecdotes. It includes guidance on mental calm, altruism and compassion, refraining from ... read more

In this rare, personal investigation, His Holiness the Dalai Lama discusses his vision of science and faith working hand in hand to alleviate human suffering. Drawing on a lifetime of scientific study and religious practice, he explores many of the great debates and makes astonishing connections between seemingly disparate topics - such as evolution and karma - that will change the way we look at our world. While he sees science and faith as 'complementary but different investigative approaches with the same goal of seeking th... read more

This is a work of sacred geography. Lillian Too introduces us to over 50 of the most important and well-known Buddhist deities, presenting their major characteristics, functions, and histories, along with the prayers, meditations, visualizations, and special rituals and blessings associated with each.

In this landmark book, Richard Layard shows that there is a paradox at the heart of our lives. Most people want more income. Yet as societies become richer, they do not become happier. This is not just anecdotally true, it is the story told by countless pieces of scientific research. We now have sophisticated ways of measuring how happy people are, and all the evidence shows that on average people have grown no happier in the last fifty years, even as average incomes have more than doubled. In fact, the First World has more depress... read more

This remarkable book uncovers - for the first time - the mystery of life in the spirit world after death on earth. Dr. Michael Newton has developed his own hypnosis technique to reach his subjects' hidden memories of the hereafter. After reading <i>Journey of Souls</i>, you will acquire a better understanding of the immortality of the human soul. Plus, you will meet day-to-day personal challenges with a greater sense of purpose as you begin to understand the reasons behind events in your own life.

This manual of Tai Chi offers an illustrated programme of graduated exercise routines and a step-by-step demonstration of a short sequence. The slow, flowing movements incorporate and harmonize some of the most important elements common to classical Tai Chi styles such as Chen, Yang, Wu, Shin and Ng. It is a programme of beneficial health care that is a powerful antidote to stress.

Angels have always been among us. They bring hope and comfort to those in despair. They watch over us and, with a gentle guiding touch, show us the way. "Of Angels" collects not only some of the world's best-loved images of angels but also some of the most insightful, beautiful, and luminous writing on this lightest of subjects.

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Dementia is a little understood and currently incurable illness, but much can be done to maximise the quality of life for people with the condition. "Contented Dementia" - by clinical psychologist and bestselling author Oliver James - outlines a groundbreaking and practical method for managing dementia that will allow both sufferer and carer to maintain the highest possible quality of life, throughout every stage of the illness. A person with dementia will experience random and increasingly frequent memory blanks relating to recent... read more

Motherless Daughters examines the profound effects of the loss of a mother on a woman

Why are so many species of plant and animal disappearing? How is it that Earth is losing more fresh water than it is producing? What are the effects of chlorination and fluoridation of water? The answers to these and many more pressing environmental questions are to be found in this remarkable book - the first in-depth examination of the life and work of the brilliant forester, scientist and pioneering inventor, Viktor Schauberger. Schauberger's insights into Nature pivoted on the essential characteristics of water as a living and ... read more

An exciting journey of discovery that spans continents and centuries, seeking evidence of humanity's first great civilization.The bestselling author of The Sign and the Seal reveals the true origins of civilization. Connecting puzzling clues scattered throughout the world, Hancock discovers compelling evidence of a technologically and culturally advanced civilization that was destroyed and obliterated from human memory.

The Prophet, first published in 1923, is the story of a seer and his wisdom. The book's astonishing success turned it into a mystical and spiritual guide for the modern era and earned its author cult status. In the 1960s Gibran was embraced by the American counterculture movement and confirmed as the pioneer of the New Age. His messages remain powerful to this day. In one of 26 chapters the prophet Almustafa likens the soul to a battlefield, in which reason and passion seem locked in warring opposition; yet it is fruitless to fight... read more