Where the Heart Beats: John Cage, Zen Buddhism, and the Inner Life of Artists (Larson Kay)(Paperback)

Where the Heart Beats: John Cage, Zen Buddhism, and the Inner Life of Artists (Larson Kay)(Paperback)

A 'heroic' biography of John Cage and his 'awakening through Zen Buddhism'--'a kind of love story' about a brilliant American pioneer of the creative arts who transformed himself and his culture (The New York Times) Composer John Cage sought the silence of a mind at peace with itself--and found it

The Teacup and the Skullcup: Where Zen and Tantra Meet (Trungpa Chogyam)(Paperback)

An exposition of the similarities and differences between Vajrayana Buddhism and Zen, by one of the twentieth century's greatest meditation teachers. The Teacup and the Skullcup is made up of edited transcripts from two seminars that Ch gyam Trungpa gave near the beginning of his North American

Journals (Cheever John)(Paperback / softback)

John Cheever's journals reveal the inner life of this remarkable writer and the contradictions that drove him. He loved his wife and their children, but was acutely lonely; he loved women, but he also loved men; he was a great writer, but one whose acute levels of perception often crippled him as a

The Inner Heart of Reiki: Rediscovering Your True Self (Stiene Frans)(Paperback)

The Inner Heart of Reiki is the first Reiki book to look at the inner heart of the spiritual teachings of the system of Reiki. It will take practitioners and teachers to a whole new level of understanding about their practice and about the way they

Pure Heart, Enlightened Mind: The Life and Letters of an Irish Zen Saint (O'Halloran Maura)(Paperback)

One of the most beloved Buddhist books of all time--having inspired popular musicians, artists, a documentary film, and countless readers--is now available in an expanded new edition, loaded with extras. Absolutely absorbing from start to finish, this is a true story you might truly fall in love

Song of the Rolling Earth (Lister-Kaye John)(Paperback)

Conservationist and naturalist John Lister-Kaye, founder of the Aigas Field Centre, writes about his life in the glens, the wildlife that surrounds him and the primeval magical exchange that takes place between man and nature once so central to ancient civilisations. He describes finding the ruined

My Heart is My Own - The Life of Mary Queen of Scots (Guy John)(Paperback / softback)

A long-overdue and dramatic reinterpretation of the life of Mary, Queen of Scots by one of the leading historians at work

The Heart of the Buddha: Entering the Tibetan Buddhist Path (Trungpa Chgyam)(Paperback)

The basic teachings of Buddhism as they relate to everyday life--presented by the esteemed Tibetan meditation master In The Heart of the Buddha, Ch gyam Trungpa examines the basic teachings of Buddhism and places them within the context of daily life. Divided into three parts, the book begins with

Zen Bow, Zen Arrow: The Life and Teachings of Awa Kenzo, the Archery Master from Zen in the Art of a Rchery (Stevens John)(Paperback)

Love, Icebox: Letters from John Cage to Merce Cunningham (Cage John)(Paperback)

Cage's passionate, distraught and affectionate letters to Cunningham provide a vivid portrait of the start of their life togetherThese early letters from John Cage to Merce Cunningham will be revelatory, for while the two are widely known as a dynamic, collaborative duo, the story of how and when

Path With Heart - The Classic Guide Through The Perils And Promises Of Spiritual Life (Kornfield Jack)(Paperback / softback)

Perhaps the most important book yet written on meditation, the process of inner transformation, and the integration of spiritual practice into our Western way of life, A Path With Heart brings alive the possibilities of inner peace, wholeness and the achievement of

French Riviera and Its Artists: Art, Literature, Love, and Life on the Cte d'Azur (Baxter John)(Paperback)

Get swept up in the glitz and glamour of the French Riviera as author and filmmaker John Baxter takes readers on a whirlwind tour through the star-studded cultural history of the Cote d Azur that s sure to delight travelers, Francophiles, and culture lovers alike. Readers will discover the dramatic

The Optimist Creed and Other Inspirational Classics: Discover the Life-Changing Power of Gratitude and Optimism (Larson Christian D.)(Paperback)

The first-ever collection of writings by Christian D. Larson, author of the famous Optimist Creed and one of the twentieth-century s pioneers of motivational thought.Contemporary research has shown that optimistic people experience longer and healthier lives, better relationships, and higher

Close to Where the Heart Gives Out: A Year in the Life of an Orkney Doctor (Alexander Malcolm)(Paperback)

An immensely heart-warming story of life on the frontline within extreme circumstances. 'Malcolm Alexander is to GPs what James Herriot is to vets' - Matt Gaw 'An ode to island life in all its glorious foibles' - The Herald In his forties, Malcolm gave up his job in suburban Glasgow when a

Whisperers - Private Life in Stalin's Russia (Figes Orlando)(Paperback / softback)

Explores the inner life of a Russia where everyone was afraid to talk and society spoke in whispers, whether to protect friends and family - or to betray them. In this title, the author tells the story of how Russians tried to endure life under Stalin's

Street Zen: The Life and Work of Issan Dorsey (Schneider David)(Paperback)

A fascinating account of one Zen teacher's journey to Buddhism--from a drug-addicted drag queen to beloved spiritual teacher and abbot. Drag queen, junkie, alcoholic, commune leader--and, finally, Buddhist teacher: these words describe the unlikely persona of Issan Dorsey, one of the most beloved

Do You Know Where the Animals Live?: Discovering the Incredible Creatures All Around Us (Wohlleben Peter)(Pevná vazba)

From the New York Times-bestselling author of The Hidden Life of Trees and The Inner Life of Animals comes a book for kids ages 8-12 about animals at home and around the world. Get ready to become an animal expert Have you ever wondered .... Are worms afraid of the rain?Do fish use farts to

The Music of John Cage (Pritchett James)(Paperback)

Although John Cage has been almost universally recognised as the leading figure of the post-war musical avant-garde, this is the first book to present a complete and coherent picture of Cage the composer. Providing a historical account of Cage's musical concerns and changing style, James Pritchett

Wake Up - A Life of the Buddha (Kerouac Jack)(Paperback / softback)

A biography of the founder of Buddhism and a study of Siddartha Gautama's life and works. It recounts the story of Prince Siddhartha's upbringing and his father's wish to protect him from all human suffering, despite a prediction that he would become a great holy man in later life. It offers an

Listening to the Heart: A Contemplative Journey to Engaged Buddhism (Kittisaro)(Paperback)

A husband and wife share stories of struggle and triumph along the path of the Buddha, distilling his most essential teachings in this guide that is 'luminous in clarity and depth' (Tara Brach, author of Radical Acceptance) Husband and wife Kittisaro and Thanissara take turns co-authoring chapters

Changing Minds - Contributions to the Study of Buddhism and Tibet in Honor of Jeffrey Hopkins (Newland Guy)(Paperback / softback)

A repurposed and hearty tribute to the Western master of Tibetan Buddhism, Jeffrey Hopkins. This is a book offered in tribute to Jeffrey Hopkins by colleagues and former students. Hopkins has, in his several decades of work, made profound and diverse contributions to the understanding of Tibet and

Free Play: Improvisation in Life and Art (Nachmanovitch Stephen)(Paperback)

Free Play is about the inner sources of spontaneous creation. It is about where art in the widest sense comes from. It is about why we create and what we learn when we do. It is about the flow of unhindered creative energy: the joy of making art in all its varied forms.Free Play is directed toward

The Inner Work of Age: Shifting from Role to Soul (Zweig Connie)(Paperback)

A guide to working through the inner obstacles of late life and embracing the spiritual gifts of aging - Offers shadow-work and many diverse spiritual practices to help you break through denial to awareness, move from self-rejection to self-acceptance, repair the past to be fully present, and allow

A History of English Place Names and Where They Came from (Moss John)(Pevná vazba)

A heart-warming story which celebrates the importance of