Gavriel Sanders: Poverty is a "what" that demands a "why". In these pages, readers will find a fresh treatment of the multi-layered factors contributing to this gnawing social malady. Is it nature? Is it nurture? Is it the environment? Is it a mindset? Is it fate or fatalism? The problem is well-explicated here, along with plausible approaches to remedy the challenge.Dr. Preeti Singh: The Invisible Lines of Poverty is a wonderful multi-faceted anthology that delves deep in...

The simplicity of wisdom is to look within and discover who we are and what is real, and to cultivate this vision in everyday life. It is the timeless knowledge that authentic spiritual traditions share as truth. The message is old, but the way to communicate it is new.Modern life is very complex and complicated, but the important things in life have remained simple. This little book is written in a simple way to find wisdom in daily life. A practical guide that reminds us that we ...

the aphorisms or sutras in this book are the direct expression of the essence of the tao. when you allow them to empty your mind and fill your heart transformation will happen naturally without any effort.the tao te ching has an essence that is beyond time, but the words are not timeless, they are depending on the zeitgeist, the spirit of time.my intention is to express this essence in modern words.this book is an invitation to reflect, not only with the mind, even mor...

New York Times bestselling author Eckhart Tolle — Learn the transformative power of living in the nowAttaining Eckhart Tolle’s state of presence: In Stillness Speaks, Eckhart Tolle illuminates the fundamental elements of his teaching, addressing the needs of the modern seeker by drawing from all spiritual traditions. At the core of the book is what the author calls “the state of presence,” a living in the ‘now’ that is both intens...

One woman's experiment to understand how the power of giving without reward can change lives.Random acts of kindness campaigns are increasingly popular as we look to kindness to strangers as a means to create a kinder and more caring society. For 14 days, Dr Sandi Mann, from the University of Central Lancashire, carried out her own 'paying itforward' challenge, handing out free chocolate, coffee, umbrellas and more in the hope that her generosity would inspire others to carry forwa...

#1 New York Times bestselling author Eckhart Tolle highlights the most inspiring and beautiful insights of A New EarthWhen Oprah announced A New Earth as her 61st Book Club selection, it skyrocketed to #1 on the New York Times bestseller list, selling over five million copies in paperback and remaining at the top of the list for twenty-two consecutive weeks . In A New Earth, renowned spiritual teacher Eckhart Tolle descr...

I, the author, spent time working in the United Nations but my career was mainly in the academic area. This book is the product of many years spent teaching in universities in three countries. At the freshman level (first year) I encountered many students who had problems settling down to university life and motivating themselves to work in the much freer environment. They brought their troubles to me and over the years I learned a lot about what worried them, especially their inability to...

A little book for those in search of words to calm and inspire. In this gift book His Holiness the Dalai Lama imparts his message: the importance of love, compassion and forgiveness.His Holiness the Dalai Lama describes how to bring wisdom and compassion into our busy, stressful everyday lives.A beautiful selection of words from His Holiness that will help you to face difficult emotions such as anger in yourself and in others with genuine acceptance and understanding.

The Tao of Leadership is an invaluable tool for anyone in a position of leadership. This book provides the most simple and clear advice on how to be the very best kind of leader: be faithful, trust the process, pay attention, and inspire others to become their own leaders. Heider's book is a blend of practical insight and profound wisdom, offering inspiration and advic

To transform society, we first need to transform ourselves. The Courage to Lead starts from this premise and delivers a strong, simple message: if you relate authentically to life, to yourself, to the world and to society, you start the process of social change. Grounded in more than fifty years of in-depth research and practical experience in over thirty nations, The Courage to Lead uses a large canvas to paint a vivid picture of leadership in its many forms: personal, family, work, organ...

Life is a precious gift, miraculous and amazing but we are not always able to appreciate this miracle fully. When we face obstacles and difficulties our lives can become such a struggle that we lose touch with the amazingness of it all. This little book is full of ways to bring the magic back into your life. All the techniques are simple, practical and tried and tested many times. Use this book to help you feel as amazing as you truly are.

Reflections on Silver River consists of a new translation of Tokmé Zongpo's Thirty-Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva and a verse-by verse commentary. In just thirty-seven verses, Tokmé Zongpo summarizes the bodhisattva path. While this revered and loved text from the Tibetan Buddhist tradition has been translated many times, Ken McLeod's plain and simple English beautifully reflects the simplicity and directness of the original Tibetan. McLeod's commentary is full of striking images, prov...