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Spirituality and Religion May 2019
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| The Lost Gutenberg: The Astounding Story of One Book's Five-Hundred-Year Odyssey by Margaret Leslie DavisWhat it's about: Gutenberg Bible #45 (printed by the man himself in the 1450s) and the compelling stories of some of the book's remarkable owners.
Don't miss: the dramatic story of Estelle Doheny, who brought the book to America; the book's role in the development of new technology to examine rare books without harming them.
Reviewers say: "a gripping, well-researched account of the importance of books as cultural artifacts" (Library Journal). |
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The self-healing Revolution : Modern-day Ayurveda with recipes and tools for intuitive living
by Noelle Renée Kovary
Learn how to find your unique mind-body type (dosha) and then discover how to tailor-make a lifestyle and diet that fits with it, including 40 recipes for meals and herbal tonics, daily yoga and movement guides, how to make natural face masks, and simple self-love rituals to reconnect to your body and ease life’s stresses. With compassionate and thoughtful advice on how to heal your life, own the innate power you already have, and nurture your body back to balance, The Self-healing Revolution is an essential read for everyone.
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| Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion by Sam HarrisWhat it is: a thought-provoking argument for secular meditation, with an exploration of the cognitive and emotional benefits that can be gained even outside of organized religion.
You might also like: Into the Magic Shop by James Doty and Altered Traits by Daniel Goleman; both of which explore the connections between the mind, body, and spirit.
Want a taste? "I am often asked what will replace organized religion. The answer, I believe, is nothing and everything." |
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12 rules for life : an antidote to chaos
by Jordan B Peterson
A renowned psychologist and cultural critic discusses the importance of clear and honest thinking and offers 12 directives for living happily and keeping out the abundant chaos and nihilism in the modern, ever-changing world.
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