Parallax Press, May 1993. Paper Back. Love in Action is a collection of over two decades of Thich Nhat Hanh's writing on nonviolence, peace, and reconciliation. Reflecting on the devastation of war, he makes the strong argument that mindfulness, insight, and altruistic love are the only sustainable bases for political..... More
HarperSanFrancisco, February 2001. Trade Paperback. In the classic Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis, the most important writer of the 20th century, explores the common ground upon which all of those of Christian faith stand together. Bringing together Lewis' legendary broadcast talks during World War Two from his three previous books The..... More
Sterling Publications, January 2005. Paper Back. More
Columbia University Press, April 1998. Hardcover. This new translation presents the Analects in a revolutionary new format that, for the first time in any language, distinguishes the original words of the Master from the later sayings of his disciples and their followers, enabling readers to experience China's most influential philosophical..... More
Counterpoint, September 1998. Hardcover. This ancient text records the teachings of Mencius (4th C. B.C.E.), the second originary sage in the Confucian tradition, which has shaped Chinese civilization for over two thousand years. In a culture that makes no distinction between those realms we call the heart and the mind..... More
Princeton University Press, May 2012. Hardcover. This is a major reinterpretation of ancient philosophy that recovers the long Greek and Roman tradition of philosophy as a complete way of life--and not simply an intellectual discipline. Distinguished philosopher John Cooper traces how, for many ancient thinkers, philosophy was not just to..... More
Everyman's Library, 1949. Hardcover. Everyman's Library; 1949; Hardcover; Good book in Good jacket; Mild age wear present; Solid binding with clean, sturdy boards; Text free of markings; Jacket has some small chips and tears, now housed in protective myler for further preservation. More
Penguin, 1957. In Slipcase. Penguin; 1957; Hardcover; Two volume set in slipcase; Cloth w/ gilt text on spines; Very Good books in Good slipcase; No dust jackets present, as issued; Solid bindings; Clean, sturdy boards, with mild age wear present; Texts free of markings; Slipcase intact, shows moderate wear from..... More
Riverhead Books, October 2022. Hardcover. NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORKER AND THE ECONOMIST "Life Is Hard is a humane consolation for challenging times. Reading it is like speaking with a thoughtful friend who never tells you to cheer up, but, by offering gentle companionship..... More
Beacon Press, October 2022. Hardcover. First published in 1949, "Jesus and the Disinherited" is a brilliant and compassionate look at God's work in our lives. As we struggle today with issues of poverty, racism, and spiritual disengagement, Howard Thurman's discerning reading of the message of renewal through self-love as exemplified..... More
St. Martin's Griffin, May 2011. Trade Paperback. One of the greatest spiritual teachers of the twentieth century encourages you to embrace your childlike curiosity and reconnect it to your adult sensibilities. Innocence, Knowledge, and Wonder: What Happened to the Sense of Wonder I Felt as a Child? looks to each..... More
University of Chicago Press, January 1978. Trade Paperback. In his introduction to this collection, John McDermott presents James's thinking in all its manifestations, stressing the importance of radical empiricism and placing into perspective the doctrines of pragmatism and the will to believe. The critical periods of James's life are highlighted..... More
Routledge, November 1997. Trade Paperback. Epistemology, or the theory of knowledge, is concerned with how we know what we do, what justifies us in believing what we do, and what standards of evidence we should use in seeking truths about the world and human experience. This comprehensive book introduces the..... More
Wakefield Press, May 2012. First Thus. Paper Back. Essays reflecting on the science of imaginary solutions, from an influential figure in pataphysical thoughtPataphysics: the science of imaginary solutions, of laws governing exceptions and of the laws describing the universe supplementary to this one. Alfred Jarry's posthumous novel, Exploits and Opinions..... More
AES, April 2009. Reprint. Hardcover. 12mo. Navy blue with gold lettering & decorations. Second AES Reprint, which is facsimile of 1924 Humphrey Milford/Oxford University Press edition. Printed and Hand-Bound in India. [128 pages]. More
Hill and Wang, March 1995. Trade Paperback. All But My Life is the unforgettable story of Gerda Weissmann Klein's six-year ordeal as a victim of Nazi cruelty. From her comfortable home in Bielitz (present-day Bielsko) in Poland to her miraculous survival and her liberation by American troops--including the man who..... More
Liturgical Press, January 1973. First Edition. Cloth. Octavo in darkened dustjacket Edgewear with tears. Stains scattered about. Brick red cloth covered boards with stamped pink lettering on spine and front panel. Tight binding. [228 pages]. More
Hay House, March 1996. Trade Paperback. Despite Feng Shui being an ancient Chinese approach, many people believe it still has relevance to the modern world. One among them is Terah Kathryn, who presents us with this guide to Feng Shui, specifically geared to lifestyles in the Western world. More
Meridian Books, January 1967. Reprint. Paper Back. Octavo. Rubbing and scuff marks to cover front and back. First inside page previous dealer's stamp and the names of two previous ownere/. [477 pages and eight page list of Meridian titles then available} Sticker residue front cover. More
W. W. Norton, October 2005. Trade Paperback. In The End of Faith, Sam Harris delivers a startling analysis of the clash between reason and religion in the modern world. He offers a vivid, historical tour of our willingness to suspend reason in favor of religious beliefs--even when these beliefs inspire..... More
Vida, December 2022. Novelty. Invite a C. S. Lewis a su lectura de las Escrituras C. S. Lewis fue uno de los gigantes intelectuales del siglo XX y posiblemente el escritor cristiano más provocador e influyente de su época. Durante más de cuarenta años, generaciones de lectores han encontrado inspiración..... More
Shambhala, June 2001. Paper Back. For centuries the I Ching has been used as a basic map of conscious development, containing the underlying principles of all religions, and highly prized by followers of Buddhism. Chih-hsu Ou-i uses the concepts of Tianti Buddhism to elucidate the I Ching --concentration and insight..... More
Poustinia Foundation Project. Paper Back. Staples used for binding rusted; otherwise, very good conidition. More
HarperOne, February 2006. Hardcover. Frederick Buechner has long been a kindred spirit to those who find elements of doubt as constant companions on their journey of faith. He is a passionate writer and preacher who can alter lives with a simple phrase. Buechner's words, both written and spoken, have the..... More
Viking Adult, December 2007. Hardcover. A brilliant, elegant argument for spirituality without God Can we do without religion? Can we have ethics without God? Is there such thing as ?atheist spirituality In this powerful book, the internationally bestselling author Andr? Comte-Sponville presents a philosophical exploration of atheism?and comes to some..... More
