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i found this book realy inspiring. the quotations come from buddhist scriptures, and a wide variety of sources.The pearls are linked in each section by the introduction,writen by the editor, who writes both clearly and manages to convey very clearly concepts that many people at first find strange, 'eastern' foreign or just confusing. This is a great companion for any one who has a sincere interest in the buddhist path,is tired with the ceasless frustrations of life,( samsara) and needs some pointers on the way,the way of practice that directly offers the way out of suffering, called by many liberation. A beautiful and inspiring book.

If anyone has ever been curious about some puzzling Bible verses or just curious than the "101 Most Puzzling Bible Verses" shows a lot of help on helping everyone understand and what the Bible means.

Hector's first book lives up to its precise title. Each of the 24 short poetic essays is perfectly matched and underlined by a story of the same length, theme and tone. I couldn't stop myself from reading excerpts to friends and family who laughed as I did in the funny places and listened intently to the ironic but not bitter lines. Hector is a rich, mature voice for the new millennium, choosing what is valid amidst the proliferation of things and activities in our daily lives. Terse, witty prose, rich in figurative language and alliteration, characterizes her writing. She encapsulates an entire person, family, neighborhood, or city in a sentence through her keenly objective eye. These talents are combined with Hector's honest revelation of herself in the search--literally walking us with her on the journey around a few blocks of this world.

I recieved this book in excellent condition and in record time. I am very pleased with this purchase. Five stars service!

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What is the meaning of Life, the Universe and Everything? No, there isn't a sixth installment of the "Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy" trilogy coming to a bookstore near you. Instead, you'll find "The 5th Sun - An Insight into Reality," written by Kelowna based writer / philosopher, Christopher Swile.

In his book, this expatriated Brit postulates that the meaning of everything is pretty much what each of us makes of it. Following that line of thinking, we all have a hand in creating what we perceive and call reality. If that's the case, then we - each and every one of us - are extremely powerful beings! "Thoughts have power," says Swile, "and what each of us focuses upon, is what gets manifested into the `real' world we all share."

What Swile strives to do in The 5th Sun is to take the reader on a voyage of discovery, a momentous quest. "It's my attempt," he explains, "to open minds - all our minds - to reveal our inherent potential, and reawaken the dormant secrets of our true nature. The importance of reestablishing our personal and collective self-belief is clearly understood when we consider that nature defines that the survival of any species is determined by their ability to evolve, and thus adapt to change. ...I believe this journey will reveal that our current perceptions and philosophies found within modern society act to suppress this kind of knowledge. And, this suppression is maintained by our doubts, fears and misplaced self-belief." - Wow! Shades of Deepak Chopra, James Redfield and even Stephen Hawking!

"We have to be open to the idea that it's likely, there are other intelligent beings `out there'," Swile continues. "...Simply because we humans exist on a rather unremarkable planet in the back water of our galaxy. It stands to reason a similar evolutionary progression happened elsewhere in the universe. ...Another thing we humans have to learn to do is reason outside the box, and beyond what `the powers that be' want us to think."

Topics covered in The 5th Sun take a wide swath - modern society, human psychology, religious philosophy, spirituality, mythology, ancient Egypt and Mayan cultures, the conscious and unconscious mind, and the Earth as a living, breathing entity, not merely a inanimate object whirling in space. - Uh-huh, Swile really has taken on the meaning of Life, the Universe and Everything!

How the book came to be - like the book itself - is quite unusual. "Actually, I didn't set out to write a book at all. It began as a collection of thoughts, a sort of journal. I was at a crossroads in my life. For the most part, I'd done what had been expected of me. You know - the job, the house and all that, but I came to a point where I realized I wasn't doing what I wanted to do, nor was I striving to attain my true potential and that's when the shift began."

Swile's take on the universe goes something like this: Everything starts with the self, the individual. If each person could achieve even a small portion of their true potential, the collective improvement will manifest itself in the `outside' world. "A good place to start would be treating other people the way you would like to be treated yourself," Swile further explains. "It's the `do unto others' rule and it's valid. If everyone in the world did that, the ideal situation would result in an end to war, and all forms of conflict, not to mention everyday stress."

Getting used to being an author with readings and book signings hasn't come easily for Swile, who had his first signing at Chapters, Kelowna on July 13th. "Even at this point, I'm still a little shocked and amazed that I have had a book published," Swile confesses. "I really do have to admit that even I thought I was the least likely person to ever write a book. It's taken some time for me to stop feeling odd when I call myself a writer and author. You see English was not one of my best subjects in school. In fact, I was bloody awful. It turns out I'm dyslectic but we didn't know that at the time. But maybe it was my dyslexia that allowed me to look at the world in a different way."

Though Swiles' book is not particularly thick, it does have depth, so don't let it's small size fool you. And, if you're curious to know why it's called "The 5th Sun," all will be revealed when you read the book. How's that for a cliffhanger ending?

- by Neal McKenna

Dr. Michael Norwood has captured the meaning of life in his beautifully written book, The 9 Insights of the Wealthy Soul. Life is a journey and Dr. Norwood's book is a warm and heartfelt description of his journey through life. There are great lessons to be gleaned from this book by anyone who reads it and takes the time to reflect on those lessons. Once you have, you will want to reread this book as you reach new Insights in your personal life. The 9 Insights of the Wealthy Soul has helped me put my life in perspective, has given me a renewed vision of my life's journey, and has helped me define my life's journey in a way that even Dr. Norwood had not envisioned. The 9 Insights is truly a remarkable book and I highly recommend it as both an enjoyable read and an Insight into your personal Life's Journey.

Every congregation that cares about their community needs to have this book. A truly unique and creative presentation of photos, stories, and information about why and how to connect with others. Its straightforward approach will enable a committee or task force to envision new ministries, evaluate existing ministries, or reshape outreach strategies. The appendices have step-by-step instructions for moving into new ministry territory.

In this work Rabbi Isaac Cohen of blessed memory, writes about the idea of Will and Intentionality in Judaism. He relates this to a very wide range of subjects including most of those covered in the traditional Halachic Literature. His writing is beautifully clear, and his exposition of each subject discussed throrough and readily understandable.
Years ago I studied a central theory attributed to the scholars Wimsatt and Beardsley which claimed that the author's intention had nothing whatsoever to do with the meaning and quality of the work. I remembered thinking that Judaism has exactly the opposite approach. Intentionality ( Kavvanah) can at times determine whether the action has truly been done, or not really done at all. In taking on the whole range of subjects in which Intentionality and Will play a part Rabbi Cohen has done a wonderful service to the student and lover of Judaism.
This is a book which should not only be read, but studied over and over again.
A true treasure.

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After You Lose Someone You Love: Advice And Insight From The Diaries Of Three Kids Who've Been There is a self-help book especially for young people who have experienced great loss. Sample diaries including black-and-white reproductions of drawings by young people explain in simple terms that hard feelings are natural and normal. A unique advice guide from kids' point of view, for kids, especially valuable for parents and children to share.