Chopra Books

Overall, the Powertalk tape series gives you a tremendous bang for the buck. This isn't true of all TR products on the market. The single topic format is particularly effective because it keeps Tony in a tight groove where he can unload all of his thinking permitted within the running time of the tape.

On this one, Tony will focus on Certainty, a state that can be either/or. Either super empowering or super destructive. I think he should have prepared his material more carefully instead of going full out *ex tempore* when his brilliance at communication does ocassionally drift into ranting.

I think one area of particular concern here is that the tape was made in the mid 1990s when less was known about the AIDS virus. Tony gets a little unhinged on side 2 of the tape when he comes close to suggesting that the HIV virus is not the cause of the AIDS syndrome. At one point he flat out says this.

On the other hand, he gives powerful, inspiring stories of how he refused to give up on a participant at one of his seminars who was stricken with a heart attack and given up for dead by medical professionals. That alone makes this tape worth listening to.

Because of the dubious claim (to put it mildly) that there isn't a conclusive link between HIV and AIDS, which could be reinforcing some of the most wrongheaded beliefs in the high risk segment of the population, I feel that, as excellent and inspiring as this tape is in many areas of its presentation, it should be immediately withdrawn from circulation and reworked based on our present understanding of the HIV virus.

message to Mr. Robbins. Redo the tape. Develop your themes more carefully. Practice once or twice on a run through. Reissue.

Learn from Tony about The Power of the Human Paradox and how to deal with life paradoxes.

He interviews Deepak Chopra intensively in this edition of Powertalk.

You'll learn strategies on how to deal with confusion and paradox.

Great tape for the long drive to your vacation spot for all Fans of Tony Robbins and Deepak Chopra.

the author of this book intends to teach indian cooking by having the cook prepare 21 days of indian menus. there does not seem to me to be a progression from simple to complicated, or from one end of india to the other, but i may have missed something, since i have not taken up the suggestion and have merely used this book as a source for recipes.

the recipes are arranged in a way i find annoying, and not just because of the american, british and metric measurements. this, of course, is a personal matter and others may find the recipes easy to use.

this is a disappointing book. i kept it in my collection for the sake of one or two recipes i did not have duplicated in my other (too numerous to admit to) indian cookbooks.

this would not be a book i would recommend to any level indian cook. there are many others in print that are more informative, have what i consider superior recipes, and are easier to use.

While I agree with the previous review that the arrangement of the book is a little odd, I would highly recommend this to anyone with little or no experience in cooking Indian food (like I was). The recipes are easy to follow and the food is excellent!

The language is British English, so keep that in mind before purchasing. Ingredient amounts are listed in metric, Imperial, and American.

There is a good index in the back where you can look up the English / Hindi names for things.

The story for "ASITG" is based on the Nagin mythos in Indian literature, which has been exploited to the hilt in numerous B-grade bollywood movies. What is different here is not only the setting (a contemporary city), but also the treatment to the subject. The reader will alternatively sympathize and hate the main protagonist for her actions (brutally killing off the members of the "68"), all the while asking "What's next?"

The graphic novel aptly demonstrates that if the basic premise or plot-outline is sound, you do not need psychedelic graphics to woo the reader. The stark artwork (poster style) complements the equally macabre storyline.

I recommend this graphic novel for anybody who likes to read stuff thats off-the-beaten-path.

The premise is OK, but with additions that separate it from the general run of comics. A young woman discovers that she has powers far beyond anything she could have imagined. At the same time her powers emerge, and a big step ahead of her, a cabal of "The 68" is on her trail. They'll kill her if she doesn't master her powers first and kill them - but just what they want adds complexity to the conflict of mystic forces. The mythological underpinning adds depth to the story; because it's non-Western myth, it adds a sense of mystery as well.

Virgin comics made a huge splash when it arrived about a year ago, and this title shows why. They have top talent, lots of it from outside the comics industry and lots from outside of American traditions. That freshness and unique sense, different in each title but shared across the line of titles, gives a competitive edge in the fight for shelf-space in stores and dollars in the buyers' budgets. Production values are high, artwork is competent (though not as painterly as the cover suggests), and the story is exciting, partly because of its unfamiliar cultural backdrop. Give it a shot.

-- wiredweird

I am as white bread as they come. But, by following Veena's instructions any one with a full array of spices and some time can cook all your favorite indian dishes better than in most indian resturants. That is not an exageration. Each recipe breaks each dish down into english and metric measurements and all the steps are described as well as how long to cook each part. So far I have made 4 of the dishes and each one I liked so much that I have made most of these twice. I can't wait to try them all. My only complaint is that not every ingredient is described in english. There are just a couple of dishes that require ingredients that unless you are familar with Hindi you just won't get, but these are few and far between. Over all a real winner and a great cook book.

I love Indian food, but had never cooked it before picking up this book. Ms. Chopra gives very easy to follow instructions for every recipe. Like the other reviewer, I do wish she had explained what some of the more exotic ingredients were as that may have helped me find them more quickly. Everything I have tried from this book has turned out quite well. I especially love the Chicken Curry and the Rajma (red beans). One great feature of this book that I wish more cookbooks had is that it has a section at the end of each recipe which lists which dishes would go well with it to make a complete meal. Ms. Chopra also describes where various dishes fit into Indian cuisine (snacks, lunch, dinner, etc...). Quite a helpful resource!

great philosophy of healing, but Ayurveda. You must be kidding? Can't say as the Hindus are the most healthy and long living

Time honored ancient healing practices coincide with the laws of quantum physics, as Simon brings these two seemingly unrelated subjects together in a seamless cosmic dance. From the beginning of creation to the end of our physical lives and return to spirt we are taken on a journey supported by the latest theories on physics. Simon is able to take the Ayurvedic process apart and using conventional medical terms, he shows us how to be aware of the first subtle level of disease.

Following our "instincts" regarding our mind body system, becomes the initial diagnosis tool. He gives us permission to feel rotten, trace it to an emotion, a stress or just a bad day, and then provides tools to deal with each such event before one stage leads to another and an unspeakable illness crops up diagnosed by x-ray or lab results.

Giving credit to the intelligence of our own "machine" Simon leaves the responsibility with the owner. It is the first "owner's manual" I have seen for the human mindbody that makes sense.

Traveling through the suggestions we are acquainted with parts of ourselves we knew existed but have gotten away from due to the flood of medial and sociatal pressures that tell us we have no control over anything in our world any more, not even our own body.

Honoring and respecting ourselves just the way we are, and not buying into any other source of information that proceeds to tell us something we do not, in our hearts, believe, is the first step in the return to wholness.

I found it enlightening, exciting, rejuvenating and honest. A well written manual for the beings we are today.

This book, quite simply, changed my life. In a easy and convincing way, it spoke of a way of taking care of ourselves. The book was full of wisdom and common sense. It gently pointed me towards things that would lead to better health and better spirit.

First off let me explain why I gave this book only 3 stars. I read mostly buddhism, and this book was a gift at Christmas. And evan thou I liked it, its just not my type of book. I never really read that many medical books. And that's what I feel the majority of this book is, a medical book that stresses points to the reader about living a healthy life. It speaks much about exercise, good food, and good mental attitude. And I feel its a good book for someone who likes book in this area. One thing I really like about this book is the writer uses examples from his own experience. He shows you wisdom within the good and bad times of his life. You almost feel a bond between yourself and Mr. Chopra at the end of the book. So if you need some good advice for your physical welfare, give this book a try. : - )

100 Promises to My Baby is an excellent book for first time mothers to be. I have ordered two for baby shower presents.

I loved the book -- very well narrated. The experiences he had and the descriptions of the places he visited, the feelings he felt, the faces he saw, the eyes he looked at.. really made you feel that you were living it with the author.
I'll be honest, it could have been shorter -- there are too many words around the same situation, but at the end, it really makes you feel different about life. I give the author a golden star! well done Mr. Zancolli!

One of the few books on the subject with good quality photographs, including detail of the Ranakpur and Mt Abu Temples.I looked far and wide whilst traveling India for a book on the subject, and know i was thoroughly ripped off by a lucky bookshop owner.But sometimes thats the deal, I had to have a visual reminder.Don't expect a western publishing house presentation in this, otherwise good.Just remember the price includes being printed in India and its intricacies.

Candace Pert is amazing, a great and courageous scientist. Her book shows how emotions and cells work together. She presents all the scientific evidence, which can be a bit hard to comprehend. If you need hard, scientific evidence for understanding body-mind-spirit connection, Pert and Bruce Lipton are a great combo.