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Spirituality and Religion January 2020
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Letters from an astrophysicist by Neil deGrasse TysonAstrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson has attracted one of the world’s largest online followings with his fascinating, widely accessible insights into science and our universe. Now, Tyson invites us to go behind the scenes of his public fame by revealing his correspondence with people across the globe who have sought him out in search of answers. In this hand-picked collection of 101 letters, Tyson draws upon cosmic perspectives to address a vast array of questions about science, faith, philosophy, life, and of course, Pluto. His succinct, opinionated, passionate, and often funny responses reflect his popularity and standing as a leading educator. Tyson’s Astrophysics for People in a Hurry offered readers an insightful and accessible understanding of the universe. Letters from an Astrophysicist introduces us to a newly personal dimension of Tyson’s quest to explore our place in the cosmos.
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| Initiated: Memoir of a Witch by Amanda Yates GarciaWhat it's about: This engaging and thought-provoking memoir tells the story of the author's circuitous (and occasionally traumatic) path to becoming "the Oracle of Los Angeles" and "a professional witch."
Why you might like it: Although interest in witches and their practices is currently on the rise, Amanda Yates Garcia was actually raised by a neopagan mother, making her story relatively unique among witchcraft memoirs.
Who it's for: anyone interested in women's spiritual journeys or narratives of returning to one's ancestral faith traditions. |
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The source : open your mind, change your life
by Tara Swart
Life-changing opportunities pass us by every day – now we can train our minds to seize them. Self-help books like The Secret promise that we can tap into the 'law of attraction' to control our destiny, simply by changing our thoughts. If we strip away the mystique, at the heart of this idea is a fundamental truth that is backed up by the latest breakthroughs in neuroscience: most of the things we want from life – health, happiness, wealth, love - are governed by our ability to think, feel and act; in other words, by our brain. Dr Tara Swart, a neuroscientist and executive coach with a background in psychiatry, is convinced beyond all doubt of our ability to alter how our brains work - and transform our lives. In The Source, she draws on the latest cognitive science and her experience coaching highly successful people to reveal the secret to mastering our minds. With a four-step plan to awaken the power of your brain, this unique guide to life combines science and spirituality in a way that is open-minded and practical. Discover how to: *Challenge 'autopilot' thinking and rewire your brain's pathways to fulfil your potential, *Manifest the things you want by directing your energy towards your deepest values and ambitions, *Harness the power of visualisation to prime your brain to grab opportunities and take control of your future, *Attack life with confidence, dispel fear and avoid negative thinking.
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The Connection Process : A Spiritual Technique to Master the Art of Relationships by Teal SwanConnection can exist at any level of our being: We can be mentally linked, emotionally linked, energetically linked, and/or physically linked to something. The Connection Process presents three powerful esoteric processes that restore you from a state of separation to a state of connection with yourself and others. By engaging in the processes, you'll be able to: perceive fundamental truths about yourself and others; see, hear, feel, and understand yourself and others; and develop a deep sense of connectedness with the world. Think about how good it would feel for someone to completely understand you and how great it would be if they were so perceptive of your internal world that they knew exactly what you need or what to say. Think of how good it would be to enjoy harmony in your relationships instead of suffering through conflicts. Connect with yourself, others, and the world around you with your heart, body, emotion, and mind and enjoy the lasting joy that comes from making true connections.
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Outgrowing God : a beginner's guide
by Richard Dawkins
"The best-selling author of ""The God Delusion"" shares enlightening insights into how the natural world evolved without a designer, challenging the basic assumptions of world religions to argue that faith is not a necessary component of good behavior."
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Shatter the Nations : Isis and the War for the Caliphate
by Mike Giglio
A journalist focused on war, terrorism and national security takes readers deep within the ISIS conflict and the unlikely alliance of forces who came to together to defeat it, capturing the essence of modern war and the courage required to overcome it. 30,000 first printing.
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| Letters to a Young Muslim by Omar Saif GhobashWhat it is: a conversational collection of the author's reflections on the place of Islam in contemporary society, framed as letters written to his two sons.
Topics include: the diversity of practice in faith throughout history and around the world; an exploration of the current relationship between religious leaders and the community of believers.
Read it for: the whole-hearted embrace of pluralism and conviction that there is no contradiction between being a faithful Muslim and taking part in modern life. |
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The hidden enemy : aggressive secularism, radical Islam, and the fight for our future
by Michael Youssef
"Why are suicide bombers attacking our cities? Why are shooters invading our workplaces and malls? Why are students attacking speakers at their colleges? Why are there two versions of the truth on the Internet and in the media? Michael Youssef, popular teacher and Middle Eastern expert, explains in detail what's troubling today's world. Aggressive secularism is stripping our nation of the vestiges of truth, as many Christians are browbeaten into silence. What's ironic is that secularism is actually opening the door to the "might makes right" nature of radical Islam. In a post-truth world, the most powerful voice wins. What can save us and our children from this chilling future? Michael Youssef, in this ground-breaking book, shows how we can win the war against aggressive secularism, beat back the threat of radical Islam, and build a brighter future for both ourselves and the next generation. Be prepared for the times in which we live. Understand what's happening. Stand up for a brighter and hope-filled future for our children."
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