"Might be just the book to bring out your inner astronomer . . . over 250 pages of breathtaking images from the past 50 years of NASA's space exploration." — ParadePreface by Bill NyeThis magnificent volume offers a rich visual tour of the planets in our solar system. More than two-hundred breathtaking photographs from the archives of NASA are paired with extended captions detailing the science behind some of our cosmic neighborhood'...

"[A] glorious, pictorial tour of the universe . . . beginning with photos depicting Earth from space and progressing through . . . the individual planets." — School Library JournalPreface by Bill NyeTake a tour of the universe with this breathtaking collection of photographs from the archives of NASA. Astonishing images of Earth from above, the phenomena of our solar system, and the celestial bodies of deep space will captivate reade...

For centuries, spiritual teachings have pointed us to the Heart as the source of wisdom, truth, peace, and love. We call it the Heart because these deeper realities are experienced most strongly in the region of the physical heart. However, the spiritual Heart is not limited to a location in your body. The Heart is the totality of your connection with the essential qualities and greater dimensions of your true nature as limitless Being. Any full exploration of the larger truth of your Bein...

This book fills an existing gap in the history of the foundations and early developments of disability studies through analyzing the life and work of Steven J. Taylor, founder and chair of the first formal Disability Studies Program at Syracuse University, but who had already been teaching disability studies since the early 1980s “before it had a name.”Organized around the key themes of Deconstructing/Rethinking Disability; Incarceration and Deinstitutionalization; Disability Polic...

A compendium of images of the night sky, the perfect gift for stargazers, space lovers, science geeks, photography lovers, and NASA fans.This collection of photographs illuminates the darkness of space in a whole new way. Images from the archives of NASA reveal the night sky's most extraordinary phenomena, from the radiant aurora borealis to awe-inspiring lunar eclipses. Each breathtaking photo is paired with an informative caption about the scientific phenomena it...

Words of guidance and wisdom from Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi for each day of the year, selected from thousands recorded talks, presented on the day of the year on which they were spoken.

The best way to be happy is to count your blessings. Count them: how much God has given you. Then you will be cheerful. Thank God. Start thinking what has happened to you. Start thinking about what you were and what you are. Just start. Know it for sure. The first thing one should do is to thank. All your gloom will vanish. This ebook combines the content of both paperback books, "Anant Ashirvad: Eternal Blessings" and "Anant Ashirvad: Infinite Blessings."

Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi tells us of the importance of ashrams in the growth of Sahaja Yogis and seekers of the Spirit. "The ashram is a small world, which is a symbol of an ideal world of enlightened people."

Many of the foundations of Sahaja Yoga can be found in the early talks of the 1970s and early 80s. This book looks back at ten days in India between 1973 and 1977 when Shri Mataji spoke to us: unique moments, gems of wisdom, insights said only once. As one Sahaja Yogi at the time put it, “Shri Mataji, first you make the summit, then you make the foundations.” Shri Mataji later explained: “The human mind is used to doing things in a ritual way. To raise this house, you have to first dig the...

Woven In Deception is the story of a wealthy Indian family, a forgotten deceit, and a malignant curse.----At the age of 65, Doraisamy inherits his fathers textile empire. Soon afterwards he is diagnosed with colon cancer and dies following a long, drawn out and painful struggle. His eldest son and rightful heir, Rajendran, is a successful aeronautical engineer who lost his leg during the Communist Insurgency War at the Thai-Malaysian Border in 1967. Rajendran is also afflicted by a familia...

'The Rojak Pot Of Sorts With A Jaffna Tamilian Twist' is a mixed anthology of short stories written by a Malaysian author of Jaffna Tamil descent and showcases 18 different short stories of varying genres, 12 of which have been previously published in an anthology entitled 'The Wedding Plans And Other Short Stories'. The history, culture, traditions, religious beliefs and practices, as well as food of the Malaysian and Jaffna Tamilian diaspora are brought to life in the plots and character...

The words of Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi on the nature and quality of innocence. (This book contains some of the same content as "Introduction to Innocence: Forty-nine Things to Know," a book created primarily for seekers.)