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Thomas Moore

Every human life is made up of the light and the dark, the happy and the sad, the vital and the deadening. How you think about this rhythm of moods makes all the difference.Our lives are filled with emotional tunnels: the loss of a loved one or end of a relationship, aging and illness, career disappointments or just an ongoing sense of dissatisfaction with life. Society tends to view these “dark nights” in clinical terms as obstacles to be overcome as quickly as po...

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Michael Toms

As former monk Thomas Moore points out many of us are working overtime to "build and manufacture a self, just as we build and manufacture the world." Moore explores how and why we cover up who we really are and offers a vivid sense of what it means to live with passion and creativity through following the lead of your authentic self.

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The New York Times bestselling author and trusted spiritual adviser offers a follow-up to his classic Care of the Soul.Something essential is missing from modern life. Many who’ve turned away from religious institutions—and others who have lived wholly without religion—hunger for more than what contemporary secular life has to offer but are reluctant to follow organized religion’s strict and often inflexible path to spirituality. In A Religion...

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“Thoughtful, eloquent, inspiring.” — San Francisco ChronicleA special 25th anniversary edition of Thomas Moore's #1 New York Times bestseller, with a new introduction by the author. More timely than ever, this classic work on personal growth provides a powerful spiritual message for our troubled times.In Care of the Soul, readers are presented with a revolutionary approach to thinking about daily life—everyday activities, events, problems, ...

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"Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 1" by Thomas Moore is a captivating biography that delves into the life and character of the renowned poet Lord Byron. Moore, a close friend of Byron, provides an intimate portrayal of the poet's tumultuous life, exploring his relationships, literary achievements, and the societal influences that shaped his work. The narrative is rich with anecdotes and insights, offering readers a glimpse into Byron's complex personality and the romantic era in which he lived, ma...

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Graham Winton

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Care of the Soul comes a revelatory approach to healing and renewal.Among the pages of Henry David Thoreau’s journals and his legendary Walden, Thomas Moore, beloved bestselling author, psychotherapist, and public thinker, has found transformative ideas and approaches that promise to help us live better. As Moore writes, “W...

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Thomas received his schooling from Mr. Samuel Whyte, who had been Sheridan's first preceptor, a man of more than average literary culture. He encouraged a taste for acting among the boys: and Moore, naturally intelligent and lively, became a favorite with his master, and a leader in the dramatic recreations. His aptitude for verse appeared at an early age. In 1790 he composed an epilogue to a piece acted at the house of Lady Borrows, in Dublin; and in his fourteenth year he wrote a sonnet ...

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Ageless Soul will teach readers how to embrace the richness of experience and how to take life on, accept invitations to new vitality, and feel fulfilled as they get older.Thomas Moore is the renowned author of Care of the Soul, the classic #1 New York Times bestseller. In Ageless Soul, Moore reveals a fresh, optimistic, and rewarding path toward aging, one that need not be feared, but rather embraced and cherished. In Moore's vi...

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Thomas Moore

According to Thomas Moore, people today have lost the deep, direct, and vivid sense of what it means to live with passion and originality. Moore believes that beneath the many thick layers of indoctrination about who we are and who we should be lies an original self, a person who came into this world full of possibility and destined for a particular life.The fifty mediations in this collection offer fresh interpretations of living with that original self rather than conformity. he ...

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Starting from the premise that we can no longer afford to live in a disenchanted world, Moore shows that a profound, enchanted engagement with life is not a childish thing to be put away with adulthood, but a necessity for one's personal and collective survival.With his lens focused on specific aspects of daily life such as clothing, food, furniture, architecture, ecology, language, and politics, Moore describes the renaissance these can undergo when there is a genuine engagement w...

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"The Orchid Album, Volume 2" by Thomas Moore is a remarkable collection that showcases the beauty and diversity of orchids. This volume features exquisite illustrations and detailed descriptions of various orchid species, making it a valuable resource for both enthusiasts and botanists. Moore's passion for orchids is evident in his meticulous attention to detail, capturing the intricate features and vibrant colors of these stunning flowers. The book serves not only as a guide but also as a...

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"The Orchid Album, Volume 1" by Thomas Moore is a celebrated work that showcases the beauty and diversity of orchids. This volume serves as a comprehensive guide, featuring detailed illustrations and descriptions of various orchid species. Moore's passion for botany is evident in his meticulous attention to detail, making it a valuable resource for both enthusiasts and scholars. The book not only highlights the aesthetic appeal of orchids but also delves into their cultivation and care, pr...