Thomas Merton: An Introduction to His Life, Teachings, and Practices (Sweeney Jon M.)(Paperback)

No Man Is an Island (Merton Thomas)(Paperback)

In No Man Is an Island, religious scholar and theologian Thomas Merton offers 'a stimulating series of spiritual reflections which will prove helpful for all struggling to find the meaning of human existence and to live the richest, fullest and noblest life' (Chicago Tribune).'Without a life of the

Zen and the Birds of Appetite (Merton Thomas)(Paperback)

'Zen enriches no one,' Thomas Merton provocatively writes in his opening statement to Zen and the Birds of Appetite--one of the last books to be published before his death in 1968. 'There is no body to be found. The birds may come and circle for a while... but they soon go elsewhere. When they are

Krishnamacharya: His Life and Teachings (Mohan A. G.)(Paperback)

Illuminations of Hildegard of Bingen (Fox Matthew)(Paperback)

An introduction to the life and work of Hildegard. - Reveals the life and teachings of one of the greatest female artists and intellectuals of the Western Mystical Tradition. - Contains 24 full-color illustrations by Hildegard of Bingen. - Includes commentary by Matthew Fox, author of Original

Tom Thomson: An Introduction to His Life and Art (Silcox David)(Paperback)

An introduction to the life and works of Tom Thomson, one of the most important artists in Canadian

Judaism - An Introduction: Teach Yourself (Hoffman C. M.)(Paperback / softback)

Judaism - an Introduction is a comprehensive guide to the beliefs and practices of the Jewish

Managing Criminal Justice Organizations: An Introduction to Theory and Practice (Kania Richard)(Paperback)

Managing Criminal Justice Organizations: An Introduction to Theory and Practice, 3rd Edition, covers the formal and informal nature of the organizations involved in criminal justice. Kania and Davis provide an introduction to the administration, organization, and management of criminal justice

Family Therapy: An Introduction to Process, Practice and Theory (Reiter Michael D.)(Paperback)

Family Therapy: An Introduction to Process, Practice and Theory is a primer for students, professionals, and trainees to understand how family therapists conceptualize the problems people bring to therapy, utilize basic therapeutic skills to engage clients in the therapeutic process, and navigate

Swedenborg: An Introduction to His Life and Ideas (Lachman Gary)(Paperback)

A clear and concise overview of the life and work of the immensely influential but little understood eighteenth-century mystic-scientist Emanuel Swedenborg. 'Lachman identifies all the roles Swedenborg inhabited (spiritual thinker, psychic, scientist, inventor, statesman, traveler, and possibly

Buddhism: A Concise Introduction (Smith Huston)(Paperback)

A concise and up-to-date guide to the history, teachings, and practice of Buddhism by two luminaries in the field of world

Tilopa's Wisdom: His Life and Teachings on the Ganges Mahamudra (Thrangu Khenchen)(Paperback)

Accessible and practical teachings on both the life of Tilopa, who founded the Kagyu tradition of Tibetan Buddhism, and one of his most important texts on the practice of Mahamudra. Most traditions of Mahamudra meditation can be traced back to the mahasiddha Tilopa and his Ganges Mahamudra, a 'song

An Introduction to Religion and Politics: Theory and Practice (Fox Jonathan)(Paperback)

An Introduction to Criticism: Literature - Film - Culture (Ryan Michael)(Paperback)

An accessible and thorough introduction to literary theory and contemporary critical practice, this book is an essential resource for beginning students of literary criticism. Covers traditional approaches such as formalism and structuralism, as well as more recent developments in criticism such

History: An Introduction to Theory, Method and Practice (Claus Peter)(Paperback)

Demystifying the subject with clarity and verve, History: An Introduction to Theory, Method and Practice familiarizes the reader with the varied spectrum of historical approaches in a balanced, comprehensive and engaging manner. Global in scope, and covering a wide range of topics from the ancient

Seed of Compassion - Lessons from the Life and Teachings of His Holiness the Dalai Lama (Lama His Holiness Dalai)(Paperback / softback)

Meter and Meaning: An Introduction to Rhythm in Poetry (Carper Thomas)(Paperback)

Poet, Thomas Carper, and scholar, Derek Attridge, join forces in Meter and Meaning to present an illuminating and user-friendly way to explore the rhythms of poetry in English. They begin by showing the value of performing any poem aloud, so that we can sense its unique use of rhythm. From this

Bede Griffiths: An Introduction to His Spiritual Thought (Teasdale Wayne)(Paperback)

An intriguing view into the thoughts, beliefs and life of this champion of interreligious acceptance and harmony. The first in-depth study of Bede Griffiths' contemplative experience and

An Introduction to Political Geography: Space, Place and Politics (Jones Martin)(Paperback)

Person-Centred Counselling Psychology: An Introduction (Gillon Ewan)(Paperback)

Person-Centred Counselling Psychology is an introduction to the philosophy, theory and practice of the person-centred approach. Focusing on the psychological underpinnings of the approach, Ewan Gillon describes the theory of personality on which it is based and the nature of the therapeutic which

Islam - An Introduction (Maqsood Ruqaiyyah Waris)(Paperback)

A complete introduction to the history, beliefs, religious practices and social customs of

Light on Life: An Introduction to the Astrology of India (de Fouw Hart)(Paperback)

Light on Life: An Introduction to the Astrology of India Light on Life brings the insight and wisdom of Indian astrology to the Western reader. Jyotish, or Indian astrology, is an ancient and complex method of exploring the nature of time and space and its effect upon the individual. Formerly a

Counselling Psychology: A Textbook for Study and Practice (Murphy David)(Paperback)

A complete introduction to the theory and practice of contemporary counselling psychology An excellent resource for students at undergraduate or graduate level, Counselling Psychology: A Textbook for Study and Practice provides valuable insights into the key issues associated with theory and

Workshop Processes, Practices and Materials (Black Bruce J.)(Paperback)

Workshop Processes, Practices and Materials is an ideal introduction for entry level engineers and workshop technicians, as well as engineering university students with little or no practical experience. With detailed illustrations throughout and simple, clear language, this is a practical

An Introduction to Family Therapy: Systemic Theory and Practice (Dallos Rudi)(Paperback)

The fourth edition of the bestselling An Introduction to Family Therapy provides an overview of the core concepts informing family therapy and systemic practice, covering the development of this innovative field from the 1950s to the present