Wisdom in the Ancient World (Curnow Trevor)(Paperback)

Wisdom in the Ancient World (Curnow Trevor)(Paperback)

'But where shall wisdom be found?' asked Job, and from across the ancient world came many different replies. Some conceived of wisdom in supernatural personified form and answered the question in appropriate terms. For others, wisdom was something far more human, manifested in a number of different

Fragments (Heraclitus)(Paperback)

Fragments of wisdom from the ancient world In the sixth century b.c.-twenty-five hundred years before Einstein--Heraclitus of Ephesus declared that energy is the essence of matter, that everything becomes energy in flux, in relativity. His great book, On Nature, the world's first coherent

Ayurveda Wisdom (Tomlinson Cyble)(Paperback)

The latest in the Simple Wisdom series, Ayurveda Wisdom is an accessible guide to this ancient and increasingly popular healing system. Ayurveda, a 5,000yearold Indian medical system, is a complete system of self-healing for the body, mind, and spirit. The goal is to create perfect health using

The Paleo Manifesto: Ancient Wisdom for Lifelong Health (Durant John)(Paperback)

In The Paleo Manifesto: Ancient Wisdom for Lifelong Health, John Durant argues for an evolutionary - and revolutionary - approach to health. All animals, human or otherwise, thrive when they mimic key elements of life in their natural habitat. From diet to movement to sleep, this evolutionary

Babylonia: A Very Short Introduction (Bryce Trevor)(Paperback)

The history of Ancient Babylonia in ancient Mesopotamia is epic. After playing host to three great empires, the Hammurabic and Kassite empires, and the Neo-Babylonian Empire ruled by Nebuchadnezzar, it was conquered by the Persians. Entered triumphantly by Alexander the Great, it later provided the

Gift of Silence - Finding peace in a world full of noise (Tannier Kankyo)(Paperback / softback)

A practical book rooted in ancient wisdom that inspires us to tap into the power of silence to manage and overcome everyday

Birds in the Ancient World: Winged Words (Mynott Jeremy)(Paperback)

Birds pervaded the ancient world. They impressed their physical presence on the daily experience and imaginations of ordinary people in town and country alike, and figured prominently in literature and art. They also provided a fertile source of symbols and stories in their myths and folklore, and

Trevor Kletz Compendium: His Process Safety Wisdom Updated for a New Generation (Brazier Andy)(Paperback)

Trevor Kletz has had a huge impact on the way people viewed accidents and safety, particularly in the process industries. His ideas were developed from nearly 40 years working in the chemical industry. When he retired from the field, he shared his experience and ideas widely in more than 15 books

The Ancient Wisdom of the Chinese Tonic Herbs (Teeguarden Ron)(Paperback)

The Pilgrimage: A Contemporary Quest for Ancient Wisdom (Coelho Paulo)(Paperback)

In 1986, Paulo Coelho walked the 500-mile Road of Santiago, an ancient Spanish pilgrimage, and his journey inspired this novel. As he follows the legendary road traveled by pilgrims of San Tiago since the Middle Ages, Coelho's experiences and his mentor's teachings combine to impart the spiritual

The Distracted Mind: Ancient Brains in a High-Tech World (Gazzaley Adam)(Paperback)

Drinking from the Hidden Fountain - A Patristic Breviary - Ancient Wisdom for Today's World (Spidlik Thomas)(Pevná vazba)

The Parent's Tao Te Ching: Ancient Advice for Modern Parents (Martin William)(Paperback)

Classic Taoist wisdom applied to the world of parenting, guiding mothers and fathers to meaningful conversations and relationships with their children. William C. Martin has freshly reinterpreted the Tao Te Ching to speak directly and clearly to the most difficult of modern tasks -- parenting

An Introduction to the Ancient World (de Blois Lukas)(Paperback)

An Introduction to the Ancient World offers a thorough survey of the history of the ancient Near East, Greece and Rome. Covering the social, political, economic and cultural processes that have influenced later western and Near Eastern civilisations, this volume considers subjects such as the

The Kew Book of Painting Roses in Watercolour (Waugh Trevor)(Paperback)

Immerse yourself in the world of roses, learning to produce your own watercolour painting that radiate light and purity. Published in association with the internationally-renowned Kew Gardens and written by noted watercolour artist Trevor Waugh. The rose has a special place in both art and culture

I Ching: The Book of Change (Cleary Thomas)(Paperback)

The well-known ancient Chinese oracle and sourcebook of Asian wisdom--now in a Shambhala Pocket Library edition. The I Ching (The Book of Change), the oldest of the Chinese classics, has throughout Chinese history commanded unsurpassed prestige and popularity. Containing several layers of text and

Libraries in the Ancient World (Casson Lionel)(Paperback)

This delightful book tells the story of ancient libraries from their very beginnings, when 'books' were clay tablets and writing was a new phenomenon. Renowned classicist Lionel Casson takes us on a lively tour, from the royal libraries of the most ancient Near East, through the private and public

The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom (Haidt Jonathan)(Paperback)

The bestselling author of The Righteous Mind and The Coddling of the American Mind draws on philosophical wisdom and scientific research to show how the meaningful life is closer than you thinkThe Happiness Hypothesis is a book about ten Great Ideas. Each chapter is an attempt to savor one idea

In the Dark Places of Wisdom (Kingsley Peter)(Paperback)

The author of Ancient Philosophy, Mystery and Magic has unearthed a sensational, true story of a mystical and esoteric tradition that lies hidden at the roots of Western culture--and that gave rise to the world we live

Kabbalistic Tarot: Hebraic Wisdom in the Major and Minor Arcana (Krafchow Dovid)(Paperback)

An introduction to the ancient kabbalistic origins and meanings of the tarot - Reveals the intimate relationship of the tarot to the esoteric teachings of the Torah and the Kabbalah - Provides kabbalistic interpretations for all 78 traditional tarot cards - Includes a detailed kabbalistic reading

Pagan Portals - What Is Modern Witchcraft?: Contemporary Developments in the Ancient Craft (Greenfield Trevor)(Paperback)

It has been observed that the traditions, philosophies and beliefs that enjoy historical longevity are not those that remain static and unchanging, but rather those that evolve and adapt to meet the needs of different or changing societies. And that truth, of course, can be extended to religions

Coaching with Heart: Taoist Wisdom to Inspire, Empower, and Lead (Lynch Jerry)(Paperback)

Taoist Wisdom to Inspire, Empower, and Lead in Sports & Life. In the world of athletics, an innovative breed of coaches is emerging--men and women who insist on fostering strong, healthy relationships with their players where respect and integrity are forged--and they are winning In Coaching with

The Sound Book: The Science of the Sonic Wonders of the World (Cox Trevor)(Paperback)

Ancient Maya (the Ancient World) (Somervill Barbara A.)(Paperback)

Thousands of years ago, in what is now Guatemala, Belize, and southern Mexico, the Mayan people began to build one of history's greatest civilizations.This book details the history of the Mayan people, from the settlement of their earliest villages and farms to their demise at the hands of the