Collection: Spirituality & Religion

An icon (from the Greek word "eikon," "image") is a wooden panel painting of a holy person or scene from Orthodox Christianity, the religion of the Byzantine Empire that is practiced today mainly in Greece and Russia. It was believed that these works acted as intermediaries between worshipers and the holy personages they depicted. Their pictorial language is stylized and primarily symbolic, rather than literal and narrative. Indeed, every attitude, pose, and color depicted in an icon has a precise meaning, and their painters--usually monks--followed prescribed models from iconographic manuals.
The goal of this book is to catalogue the vast heritage of images according to iconographic type and subject, from the most ancient at the Monastery of Saint Catherine in the Sinai to those from Greece, Constantinople, and Russia. Chapters focus on the role of icons in the Orthodox liturgy and on common iconic subjects, including the fathers and saints of the Eastern Church and the life of Jesus and his followers. As with other volumes in the Guide to Imagery series, this book includes a wealth of color illustrations in which details are called out for discussion.

Silence isn't just the absence of noise. It's a presence that brings us energy, clarity, and deeper connection.

Justin Zorn and Leigh Marz take us on an unlikely journey--from the West Wing of the White House to San Quentin's death row; from Ivy League brain research laboratories to underground psychedelic circles; from the temperate rainforests of Olympic National Park to the main stage at a heavy metal festival--to explore the meaning of silence and the art of finding it in any situation.

Golden reveals how to go beyond the ordinary rules and tools of mindfulness. It's a field guide for navigating the noise of the modern world--not just the noise in our ears but also on our screens and in our heads. Drawing on lessons from neuroscience, business, spirituality, politics, and the arts, Marz and Zorn explore why auditory, informational, and internal silence is essential for physical health, mental clarity, ecological sustainability, and vibrant community.

With vital lessons for individuals, families, workplaces, and whole societies, Golden is an engaging and unexpected rethinking of the meaning of quiet. Marz and Zorn make the bold and convincing argument that we can repair our world by reclaiming the presence of silence in our lives.

Journey in Vision

Laurie Cabot, the Official Witch of Salem, Massachusetts, guides you along a visionary path to new personal and spiritual insights. In this Book of Visions, Laurie and her co-authors offer a collection of guided meditations and techniques for traveling the inner planes.

With the guidance of this book, explore your relationship with the gods, your animal guides, spirits, and elemental powers, and perform meditations for health, protection, prosperity, and love. Learn foundational techniques of Witchcraft as taught by one of its best-known teachers.

The "Official Witch of Salem," Laurie Cabot has taught for decades and authored previous books, including Power of the Witch and Laurie Cabot's Book of Shadows. Find out more at lauriecabot.com.

Another in the Edward Bear/Tyler series of extended dialogues, this one dealing with Seven Deadly Fears, the fears that keep us from enjoying life and living in the sunlight of the spirit. As some anonymous troll once said, "Fear is the prison of the heart." So sit down, relax and read how Edward and his mentor, Tyler, deal with the Fear of Intimacy, Fear of the Unknown, Fear of Change, Fear of Rejection/Abandonment, Fear of Conflict/Anger/Confrontation, Fear of Becoming a Burden, and Fear of Dying.

Walking by Faith presents, in a fun and captivating way, a plethora of empowering tools and exercises, with scriptural support, to spiritually strengthen, assist and encourage hope amid challenging times of societal unrest and transition. Our children face daily issues that generations before them never had to contend with: bullying, the pressure of "fitting in" as imposed by social media, and real threats to school safety. This devotional can serve as a tremendous resource to impact our youth early on with tools to foster self-esteem and equip them to stand amid adversity.

How to break free from the collective mind parasite of wetiko

- Explores how wetiko covertly operates both out in the world and within our minds and how it underlies every form of self-destruction, both individual and collective

- Reveals how wetiko's power lies in our blindness to it and examines how people across the ages have symbolized wetiko to help see it and heal it

- Examines the concept of wetiko as it appears in the teachings of the Kabbalah, Hawaiian Kahuna shamanism, mystical Christianity, and the work of C. G. Jung

In its Native American meaning, wetiko is an evil cannibalistic spirit that can take over people's minds, leading to selfshness, insatiable greed, and consumption as an end in itself, destructively turning our intrinsic creative genius against our own humanity. Revealing the presence of wetiko in our modern world behind every form of destruction our species is carrying out, both individual and collective, Paul Levy shows how this mind-virus is so embedded in our psyches that it is almost undetectable--and it is our blindness to it that gives wetiko its power. Yet, as Levy reveals in striking detail, by recognizing this highly contagious mind parasite, by seeing wetiko, we can break free from its hold and realize the vast creative powers of the human mind.

Levy explores how artists, philosophers, and spiritual traditions across the ages have been creatively symbolizing this deadly pathogen of the psyche so as to help us see it and heal it. He examines the concept of wetiko as it appears in the teachings of the Kabbalah, Hawaiian kahuna shamanism, Buddhism, and mystical Christianity and through esoteric concepts like egregores, demons, counterfeiting spirits, and psychic vampires. He reveals how visionary thinkers such as C. G. Jung, Sri Aurobindo, Philip K. Dick, Colin Wilson, Nicolas Berdyaev, and Rene Girard each point to wetiko in their own unique and creative way. He explores how the projection of the shadow self--scapegoating --is the underlying psychological mechanism fueling wetiko and examines wetiko in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic, showing that we can reframe the pandemic so as to receive the lessons and opportunities embedded in it.

Revealing how the power of imagination can cure the wetiko mind-virus, Levy underscores how important it is for each of us to bring forth the creative spirit within us, which helps shed the light of consciousness on wetiko, taking away its power over us while simultaneously empowering ourselves.

Únete a Shannon O'Hara en un viaje por el mundo visto a través de ojos muy distintos.

A través de la experiencia de una chica que crece viendo, oyendo y hablando con los espíritus, Hablando con las Entidades comparte una mirada excepcional en un mundo que muchos conocen, pero pocos reconocen. En algunas ocasiones, la consciencia de los demás a nuestro alrededor es una bendición, y en otras ocasiones, una maldición, aunque es fascinante a cada momento.

Vulnerable, absorbente y empoderador, Hablando con las Entidades establece un estándar completamente nuevo para los libros de su categoría y continuará inspirando una forma distinta de ver el mundo ahora y hacia el futuro.

Advertencia: después de leer esto, tal vez nunca veas el mundo de igual forma y empieces a abrir tus propias habilidades con las entidades. La consciencia es la más grandiosa aventura.

Qué es lo que sabes que estás pretendiendo no saber?

If you are a man who is divorced or separated, you know the heartache, loneliness, and sense of loss the end of a marriage can bring. Since 80% of divorces are filed by wives, chances are you know the shock of hearing that the woman you married wants to leave. Such a revelation can cause a downward spiral that few people are equipped to handle.

If this sounds like you, Daily Survival Guide for Divorced Men has both spiritual wisdom and practical, down-to-earth advice to help you through this intensely difficult time. Dale J. Brown, PhD, a husband and minister, found himself suddenly thrust into the pain of divorce. He knows the agony of not knowing how you'll pull through. His hard-earned knowledge is full of encouragement, reminders that your life is still brimming with possibility, and the hope that you can begin to thrive again.

Experience the wonder and delight of holidays with the MVP Kids! Join families from around the globe as they observe the celebrations of different cultures and find unity in the spirit of giving. Come along and see how experiencing others' traditions can deepen friendships and promote empathy and understanding. Holidays illustrated in this book include Christmas, Hanukkah, Ramadan, Kwanzaa, New Year's Eve and Asian New Year (Lunar New Year or Spring Festival).

Uniting readers of various backgrounds, this book focuses on similarities among major holiday festivals including candles, baking, family traditions, music, generosity, and kindness. Playful rhyming text paired with detailed illustrations is sure to make this book a favorite in your collection.

This book showcases diversity in positive ways with characters that span various cultures, ethnicities, family situations, physical challenges and more. Readers of all backgrounds will see themselves in these pages while learning to value the diversity within their own community and being exposed to differences from around the world.

About the Celebrate! Paperback series
Celebrate everyday moments of childhood with MVP Kids paperbacks books for children ages 4-8. Sophia Day interacts with children through memorable verse and inviting illustrations. Topics include appreciating diversity, building self-esteem, learning wisdom from grandparents to learning number sense. Young children follow the MVP Kids as they learn important life lessons. Helpful Teaching Tips sections are included in each book to equip and guide you toward a deeper understanding of each subject. Join the MVP Kids and celebrate growing up!

About MVP Kids

Families with a diverse range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds drive the inspiration for child education and social emotional learning. MVP Kids enables real-world kids to address the challenges in their lives through story-based character lessons where the kids interact at school, in social situations, and in their communities. MVP Kids board books enrich preschool readers while hardcovers and paperbacks focus on school-aged children. Each MVP Kids book includes extensive coaching information for parents and educators that promotes character education, wise decision-making skills, and social and emotional learning.

The well-known ancient Chinese oracle and sourcebook of Asian wisdom--now in a Shambhala Pocket Library edition.

The I Ching (The Book of Change), the oldest of the Chinese classics, has throughout Chinese history commanded unsurpassed prestige and popularity. Containing several layers of text and given numerous levels of interpretation, the I Ching has been venerated for more than three thousand years as an oracle of fortune, a guide to success, and a source of wisdom. The underlying theme of the text is change and how this fundamental force influences all aspects of life--from business and politics to personal relationships. To understand and act in accordance with this inexorable law of the universe is wisdom indeed. Complete instructions for consulting the I Ching are included.

This book is part of the Shambhala Pocket Library series. The Shambhala Pocket Library is a collection of short, portable teachings from notable figures across religious traditions and classic texts. The covers in this series are rendered by Colorado artist Robert Spellman. The books in this collection distill the wisdom and heart of the work Shambhala Publications has published over 50 years into a compact format that is collectible, reader-friendly, and applicable to everyday life.

Live Smarter Now easily guides readers through 100 quick tips to teach their brains to instantly grow, create, learn, plan, and reason better. Plus, built-in habit trackers on the book's inside jacket help you turn your favorite tips into lifelong habits.

Decades of research shows that intelligence is not fixed, and indeed, humans have astonishing potential for intellectual growth. With a life-changing tip on every page, flip anywhere in this instant, browsable book to learn a new healthy skill.

Backed by the latest scientific research and vetted by a professional psychologist, author Jacob Sager Weinstein provides a holistic program for creating a smarter life by focusing on five key aspects:
- Grow smarter
- Create smarter
- Plan smarter
- Do smarter
- Reason smarter

Some tips are one-time lessons to learn ("Distrust Small Samples"), while others are habits readers can implement into their daily lives ("End Today by Setting Yourself Up for Tomorrow").

A Be Better Book: Helping readers live happier, smarter, healthier, and richer lives right now.

We don't trust God. We may think we do! But when we dare to look deeply into our own unconscious mind, we'll be shocked to learn what we really believe about God--and thus, about Self and world.

The End of Death - Volume One: The Development of Trust is a clear and uncompromising beacon that illuminates our current predicament, as well as the steps required in our journey home to God.

Using A Course in Miracles as its treasure map, The End of Death carves a brilliantly clear and insightful path straight toward the treasure of Christed awareness. With startlingly lucid explanations, Nouk pares the Course's true message down to its most powerful essence. And the many Course quotes she includes offer undeniable proof of the argument she makes: That Jesus asks every one of us to embody full Christed awareness -- right here, right now, while still in a body -- just as He did.

Included with this book: Powerful additional support in the form of diagrams, exercises, prayers and guided audio meditations downloadable from the End of Death website.

"I cannot express the profound gratitude I feel for this book. Jeshua [guided me to] this quote from Paul Tuttle's book Graduation: The End of Illusions: 'There are five major books of the modern world which address the divinity of man and facilitate his realization of Reality--his Awakening. The first is Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy. The second is The Urantia Book. The third is A Course In Miracles. The fourth is Graduation: The End of Illusions. And the fifth is yet to appear.' Nouk, The End of Death is number 5!" John Mark Stroud, founder of One Who Wakes

"The End of Death is a powerful testimony of Nouk Sanchez' own miraculous shift from confusion and grief to aliveness, joy and certainty as she began to truly live the principles of A Course in Miracles. She invites the reader to take the teachings of Jesus literally--and take them for a test drive. This is a must-read for anyone who is ready to get off the merry-go-round of [endless] seeking. It is for anyone who thinks awakening is just around the corner. It's not around the corner ... it's now." Lisa Natoli, author of Gorgeous for God; founder of Teachers of God

"Forgiveness is to be lived and experienced, far beyond theology or intellectual understanding. In The End of Death, Nouk takes [us on] the authentic inward journey into the Living experience of Christ." David Hoffmeister, founder of Foundation of Awakening Mind

"Even after 30 years as a Course student and teacher, after reading The End of Death I have experienced many new shifts in consciousness. [This is} an inspirational, enlightening and life-changing experience. My gratitude overflows!" Rev. Myron Jones, author of Hey, Holy Spirit, It's Me Again

"I sense such a thirst in the ACIM community to move from head to heart, and from intellect alone to Higher Mind. [As Jeshua teaches] 'ONLY in the midst of the dream you made--including the body --can you truly realize Christ.' The End of Death will help many to do just that." Jayem, channel for The Way of Mastery series: Teachings from Jeshua

"Grounded in her own experience and a solid grasp of Course metaphysics, Nouk lays out a well-lit path for us to [follow]. The End of Death is a wonderful invitation to heal at the deepest levels of the psyche." Kenneth Bok, founder of ACIM Explained

A 21st century retelling of a 2500-year-old story: Artist and veteran Pixar animator Sanjay Patel lends a lush, whimsical illustration style and lighthearted voice to one of Hindu mythology's best-loved and most enduring tales.

Teeming with powerful deities, love-struck monsters, flying monkey gods, magic weapons, demon armies, and divine love, Ramayana: Divine Loophole tells the story of Rama, a god-turned-prince, and his quest to rescue his wife Sita after she is kidnapped by a demon king.

From princesses in peril to gripping battles, scheming royals, and hordes of bloodthirsty demons, this incredible retelling of the classic Ramayana for kids is the ultimate adventure story presented with an unforgettably modern touch.

Fans of Sanjay Patel's books, including The Little Book of Hindu Deities and Ganesha's Sweet Tooth, will be entranced by this ancient story brought to life with more than 100 dazzlingly colorful illustrations. Readers of all ages who love Hindu as well as Celtic, Roman, Chinese, and Greek mythology, and mythological creatures, will enjoy this timeless tale and its essential themes of duty, honor, and loyalty.

RAMAYANA ILLUSTRATED FOR A NEW GENERATION: Even readers familiar with this ancient tale will find delight and new understanding in these pages. This keepsake volume includes more than 100 colorful full-spread illustrations, a detailed pictorial glossary of the cast of characters who make up the epic tale, and sketches of the work in progress.

GREAT FAMILY READ-ALONG: A hit with parents eager for enthralling books to share with the whole family, Ramayana: Divine Loophole's "incredible illustrations and simple story for kids make this perfect bedtime reading for children aged five and above . . . [A] fun, technicolor way to introduce Hindu mythology to your children." (theswaddle.com)

PIXAR ARTIST AUTHOR: Sanjay Patel is a wildly talented artist whose work as an animator and storyboard artist for Pixar Animation Studios includes Monsters, Inc., A Bug's Life, Toy Story 2 and Toy Story 3, Ratatouille, and The Incredibles. His short film Sanjay's Super Team was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film.

Perfect for:

• Readers who love Hindu goddesses, Indian mythology, and ancient adventure tales
• Educational material for classroom or homeschool curriculum
• Gift giving for Diwali, birthday, graduation, or any special occasion
• Fans of Pixar movies, Classic Tales from India, The Illustrated Mahabharata, and D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths

Flex Investigative Methods That Only Witches Can Wield

As a witch, your ability to manipulate energy allows you to interact with ghosts in ways that other investigators can't. Discover how to use your magical toolkit to identify and resolve the four main types of haunting--residual, poltergeist, human earthbound, and inhuman entity. J. Allen Cross guides you through the basic principles of a haunting, while building a foundation of paranormal investigation, witchcraft, and mediumship skills. You will learn how to craft a seal, open and close portals, perform an exorcism, and help spirits cross over. With more than forty exercises and rituals, this book shows you how to make the most of your talents so you can bring peace to restless spirits and those they haunt.

From Arthurian legend to tales of ancient China, horses have traversed the world alongside humans for centuries, and their heroic adventures are gathered here in this one-of-a-kind little encyclopedia . . .

Beloved for their grace, strength, and untamed beauty, horses have always loomed large in our imaginations, featuring in mythologies across cultures and throughout history. This little encyclopedia rounds up more than 50 mythical horses from around the world, including:

• Bai Long Ma, part dragon and part horse, of the Chinese classic Journey to the West
• Balius and Xanthus, Achilles's horses who fought in the Trojan War
• Pegasus, a winged stallion and child of the Greek god Poseidon
• Sleipnir, a war horse belonging to great Norse god Odin

And so many more! With detailed illustrations throughout, this book pays tribute to some of our most formidable equine friends.

This Third Edition of Volume 2 of the highly popular and best-selling The Only Way to Learn Astrology series updates the calculation material with examples using newer reference works and the whole number system. Part I explains the mathematics of horoscope calculation, with clear, easy-to-follow instructions for erecting an accurate birth chart. With this book you can develop the skills required for Certification as a Professional Astrologer. But it's much more than math alone! Part II instructs and offers interpretations for a wealth of material not often included in other basic astrology texts. You'll learn about emphasis and lacks by element and mode, chart patterns, aspect configurations, retrogrades, interceptions and more! Part III details in-depth psychological analysis plus pre-natal eclipses, Arabian parts, Vertex and Fixed Stars. Fifty-five charts of well-known people are used to illustrate the various techniques.