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On presence: variations and reflections
Par Ralph Harper. 1991
Essays concerned with the nature and relations of being. Harper suggests that the reader consider the phenomenon of presence as…
a central theme, from which he records a set of variations based on religious, mystical, biblical, psychological, philosophical, and literary manifestations. To the question of what is meant by presence, he replies, "Think of what it is like to be alive."The author defines a disability and discusses vocabulary that is important to people with disabilities. While he is primarily interested…
in helping people looking for work, he is also eager to educate employers. He prepares both sides for the interviewing process, offering hope and practical suggestionsA woman's worth
Par Marianne Williamson. 1993
Lecturer and author Williamson "spills her guts," offering inspirational essays for women on different aspects of their lives--relationships and sexuality,…
careers, child-rearing, worrying about physical appearance, and dealing with sexism. Recommending meditation and prayer for spiritual renewal, Williamson urges women to allow themselves to mature into queens and to find the goddess within them. BestsellerTouched by angels
Par Eileen Freeman. 1993
Freeman, who publishes the AngelWatch Journal, describes the role she believes her guardian angel has played in her life since…
his first appearance when she was five. She explains her view of what angels are and what they do, emphasizing that they are not former humans, but "another race of sentient, intelligent beings... far more ancient and powerful, wiser and more evolved." Also includes reports of people's encounters with angelsUnbearable weight: feminism, Western culture, and the body
Par Susan Bordo. 1993
Collection of essays examining eating disorders and body image in terms of contemporary culture, consumerism, and women's experiences in other…
areas. Bordo, a philosophy professor, backs up her analysis with the history of society's attitudes towards women's bodies from the ancient Greek philosophers through the Victorian ageChildren at risk: the battle for the hearts and minds of our kids
Par James Dobson. 1990
According to the authors, a great civil war between secular and religious values is raging throughout North America at every…
level of society. Because the outcome of the struggle is in doubt, they say we must work to protect our children from addictive and immoral behaviorTwenty-six prominent leaders, including the Dalai Lama and Mother Teresa, write about their personal relationships with God and tell how…
their beliefs developed. The editors organize contributions under the headings "The Awakening Spirit," "The God Within," "Discovering God," "Embracing God, Embracing Life," and "God in Everyday Life."Do children need religion: how parents today are thinking about the big questions
Par Martha Fay. 1993
Fay interviews parents who are pondering how to deal with religion and their offspring. When ambivalent regarding organized religion, should…
parents insist their children have the same religious upbringing they did? If not, how do they deal with difficult "religious" questions, how can they ensure a moral upbringing, and how can they replace the identity element?Metaphysics as a guide to morals
Par Iris Murdoch. 1993
A playwright, prize-winning novelist, and philosopher ponders the fundamental quest for morality. Murdoch searches philosophy, particularly metaphysics, and theology for…
guidance in living a moral life. And she contemplates the determining roles that art, literature, science, politics, and nature play in the conscious choices that human beings make in daily livingDakota: a spiritual geography
Par Kathleen Norris. 1993
The author, a transplanted New Yorker, returns literally to her family home in the Dakota desert and intellectually to her…
roots. Norris chronicles her journey, from the perspective of a poet, in a series of essays and interludes, stressing the influence that the people, the church, and the plains have had on her change of heartThe Tibetan book of living and dying
Par Sogyal. 1992
Buddhist spiritual leader Rinpoche maintains that most westerners need a fundamental change in attitude towards death and dying--they need to…
understand the truth of impermanence. He discusses practicing to prepare for death and helping others with death. He stresses his belief in the importance of the dying person's last thoughts being filled with positive emotions and sacred feelings while the person lets go of grasping, yearning, and attachmentAre you the one for me?: Knowing who's right & avoiding who's wrong
Par Barbara Angelis. 1992
Author of bestselling Secrets about Men Every Woman Should Know (RC 31291) questions our understanding of relationships. De Angelis identifies…
ten types of relationships that won't work, and six qualities to look for in a mate. Includes self-evaluation exercises based on the author's theories about sexual attraction, compatibility, and commitment levels. BestsellerContinuing with the messages put forth in The Road Less Traveled (RC 17113, BR 5732), Peck lectures as both psychiatrist…
and spiritual guide. He stresses striving for self-love rather than self-esteem and proposes that being disillusioned and being confused are actually signs of mental health. Some strong language. BestsellerA world waiting to be born: civility rediscovered
Par M. Peck. 1993
Peck believes that society is no longer civil in the workplace and within the family. He presents case histories of…
counseling sessions for individuals at home and at work, illustrating how people may become more aware of themselves and their effect on others--thus restoring civility to society. He suggests submission to a Higher Power through prayer, and looking at the broad picture. Some strong language. BestsellerThe power of positive living
Par Norman Peale. 1990
Peale considers himself a happy person, and is concerned about people who are not. Now, as a sequel to "The…
Power of Positive Thinking," he offers further help for those who want to turn their lives around. Using letters, anecdotes, and examples gleaned from his counseling experiences, Peale offers ways in which people can conquer their fears, triumph over adversity, and transform their lives through faith in GodWomen, minorities, and unions in the public sector (Contributions in labor studies #no. 28)
Par Norma Riccucci. 1990
The author analyzes the relationship of women and minorities to public sector unions, as well as the influence of unions…
on the wage and employment opportunities of women and minorities. Also includes discussions of equal employment opportunities and affirmative action programs, women in uniformed service jobs, and unions and comparable worthAre you running with me, Jesus?: a spiritual companion for the 1990s
Par Malcolm Boyd. 1990
A collection of meditations on topics of concern for the 1990s--AIDS, the homeless, the environment, and nursing homes. A 1965…
version of these prayer-like fragments became an immediate bestseller. Boyd retains some sections and adds updated material for spiritual reflection and renewal at home, at work, and on various occasionsThe wind of change
Par Harold Klemp. 1980
Eckankar (ECK) refers to soul travel outside the body. Klemp, who became an ECK Master in 1981, writes of his…
ECK experiences and provides answers to how Eckankar can help people with the "right now" in their lives. His collection of stories about the daily miracles of Divine Spirit shows how ECK works and how it helps individuals through hard timesDaily reflections
Par Helen Rice. 1990
Bible scriptures are combined with inspirational poetry and brief prayers in this collection of meditations. Chapter themes include, "Prayer," "Faith,"…
"Peace," and "New Beginnings." Each section contains a brief prayer by Virginia J. RuehlmannFeeling good: the new mood therapy
Par David Burns. 1980
Cognitive therapy is a method of depression treatment developed at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Burns believes that sufferers from…
less-than-severe forms of the illness can use this method to treat themselves by recognizing and rejecting distorted thought patterns. Includes case examples and self-evaluation methods