SARS from East to West is the production of international collaboration investigating the first major pandemic in the new millennium, SARS. As the only major outbreak of a deadly infectious disease in modern times, the SARS case is an excellent example of an emerging contagious disease in an interdependent and interconnected world and provided the bases for how subsequent pandemics, like the bird flu and swine flu, are viewed and managed.Eva-Karin Olsson and Lan Xue bring together ...

In "The Hindu-Yogi Science of Breath," William Walker Atkinson presents an illuminating exploration of the ancient practices of breath control, aligning them with contemporary notions of mental and physical well-being. Adopting a clear and systematic literary style, Atkinson combines philosophical insights from Hinduism and yoga with practical exercises designed to enhance the reader's understanding and application of breathwork. The text situates itself within the growing interest in East...

In "The Inner Secret," William Walker Atkinson delves into the intricacies of the human psyche through a lens of New Thought philosophy and metaphysical principles. The book presents a unique blend of practical wisdom and esoteric thought, encouraging readers to explore the latent powers within themselves. With a clear and engaging writing style, Atkinson breaks down complex ideas into accessible concepts, making profound insights into mental and spiritual development achievable for the ev...

The trans-disciplinary study of law and the humanities is becoming a more widespread focus among scholars from a range of disciplines. Complementary in several major ways, concepts and theories of law can be used to formulate fresh ideas about the humanities, and vice versa. Law, Mystery, and the Humanities, a collection of essays by leading scholars, is based on the hypothesis that law has significant contributions to make to ongoing discussions of philosophical issues recurrent ...