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A rich collection that brings the great Sufi poet Hafiz to Western readers, from bestselling poet Daniel Ladinsky Perhaps more than any other Persian poet, it is Hafiz who most fully accesses the mystical, healing dimensions of verse. Acclaimed poet Daniel Ladinsky has made it his life's work to create modern, inspired renderings of the world's most profound spiritual poetry. Through Ladinsky's renderings, Hafiz's voice comes alive across the centuries, singing his timeless message of love. With this stunning collection, Ladinsky has once again succeeded brilliantly in capturing the essence of one of Islam's greatest poetic and spiritual voices. "Ladinsky is a master who will be remembered for finally bringing Hafiz alive in the West." -Alexandra Marks, The Christian Science Monitor

Sacred poetry from twelve mystics and saints, rendered brilliantly by Daniel Ladinsky, beloved interpreter of verses by the fourteenth-century Persian poet Hafiz In this luminous collection, Daniel Ladinskybest known for his bestselling interpretations of the great Sufi poet Hafizbrings together the timeless work of twelve of the world's finest spiritual writers, six from the East and six from the West. Once again, Ladinsky reveals his talent for creating profound and playful renditions of classic poems for a modern audience.Rumi's joyous, ecstatic love poems; St. Francis's loving observations of nature through the eyes of Catholicism; Kabir's wild, freeing humor that synthesizes Hindu, Muslim, and Christian beliefs; St. Teresa's sensual verse; and the mystical, healing words of Sufi poet Hafizthese along with inspiring works by Rabia, Meister Eckhart, St. Thomas Aquinas, Mira, St. Catherine of Siena, St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, and Tukaram are all ';love poems by God' from writers considered ';conduits of the divine.' Together, they form a spiritual treasure to cherish always.

Analyzes common complaints such as headaches and lower-back pain and shows how they can be overcome by releasing the muscular tension that creates them. Through bioenergetic exercise, physical pain can be dissolved and emotion released, leading to a new sense of confidence and well-being.

Zen and the art of lasting relationships . . .Filled with the same lighthearted, highly practical, spiritually sound guidance that resonated with readers of If the Buddha Dated, this book is a fresh and inspiring guide for anyone who wants to strengthen, deepen, or revitalize a relationship or marriage. Charlotte Kasl, PhD, renowned for her ability to speak with depth, wisdom, and humor on important matters of the heart, empowers us to create fulfilling and vibrant relationships throuhg a commitment to awareness, truth, and compassion.If the Buddha Married explores how a "beginner's mind" can help us see our partners and ourselves afresh each day as we learn to nurture our commitment to each other. Marriage is truly a journey. Combining key teachings of Buddhism, Christianity, and other spiritual traditions with elements of psychology, this book is a wise and trusted guide through the joys and challenges of relationships that last and grow.

Go beyond the physical exercise of yoga with the founder of the American Viniyoga InstituteWhile there is no denying yoga's popularity as a form of physical exercise, the other life-enhancing aspects of this tradition remain obscure to many Westerners. In Yoga for Transformation, Gary Kraftsow introduces techniques that treat not only the physical body but also the emotions, mind, heart, and soul of the practitioner-the places where real transformation can take place. There are breathing techniques to control energy levels, exercises to train and sharpen the intellect, and meditative practices to help increase self-awareness. With more than 350 black and white photographs throughout, this unique and accessible book is dedicated to strengthening the whole self-body, mind, and spirit.

Ronan Cray's debut novel, Red Sand, won the 2014 Indy Reader Discover Award and earned him a spot on Horror Novel Review's "Top 10 New Horror Authors" list. Now he's back with Dust Eaters North, an epic, globe-trotting, zombie adventure novel with a twist. "You aren't lucky enough to die." As the dead feed, an ill-equipped, untrained, desperate band of stragglers trudge 1700 miles north to Churchill, Manitoba. Rumors of a cure in China give them hope, but getting there after the world collapsed isn't easy. Dead villages, wild animals, unusual locals, -40 degree wind chill, and a lack of transportation pose obstacles even when Eaters aren't present, but Eaters outnumber the living 600:1. Cray's characters are like you and me, thrust into a world of chaos without any prior training. Cray introduces us to an unlikely band of survivors: Buck, an Oklahoma oil field worker whose last hope depends on climate change Tara, a housewife and former advertising executive thrust into the wilderness when her home explodes Cuba, a reformed gang member and inspiring Big Brother now forced to break a promise not to kill Fifty, a silent mountain of a man who is absolutely terrified of zombies Stokes, an alcoholic music professor still surprised to be alive The Kid, a Russian engineering student and the last survivor of Winnipeg No super-soldiers here. "That human factor, the one that's often overlooked in the zombie genre, is a welcomed presence here, and adds a level of depth often missing in similar stories." - Jess Landry, The Horror Review With nothing in common but their homeless path, these six find ways to bolster and support each other, to give hope in a hopeless world. "Those hopes become the sweetness that makes the story an adventure rather than an endless forced march through a killing field. The resolution, though horrifying, feels as earned as it is heartbreaking." - Publisher's Weekly Just like Red Sand, the horror of the novel is grounded in extensive research. Things happen for a reason; nothing supernatural here. Survivors persist with realistic, practical methods you can learn from. "If you enjoyed 'The Zombie Survival Guide', you will enjoy reading this." - Ben Sanders Ronan Cray researched the book on location in Churchill, Manitoba in the dead of winter. While he didn't encounter any zombies, he did eat moose and dogsled through the taiga. Now back in New York with most of his fingers and toes, he produces short films and documentaries when he isn't writing a sequel. Come along on a journey across continents in Cray's new Compass Series. Hopeful and horrifying, startling and relentless, Dust Eaters will haunt you long after you turn the last page. Dust Eaters delivers!