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The Wisdom of Crowds 150 reviews
James Surowiecki
Anchor, 2005
Smart, Interesting and Easy to Read
This book was a surprise hit for me. I didn't expect to like it, but ended up loving it so much I just had to have a copy on my shelf. Surowieki is very convincing, in part because he takes such care to bring up alternative arguments and respond to each. He also keeps his focus fairly narrow, so the arguments aren't all over the place. I was especially fascinated by his discussion of experts. ...
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The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom, A Toltec Wisdom Book 637 reviews
Don Miguel Ruiz
Amber-Allen Publishing, 2001
Simple and brilliant
The four agreements are simple, and, yes, obvious. What's not so obvious is what they *do*. They keep you from receding back into the Dream, back into dealing with the *story* you have in your head about the world and the other people who are in it. These are tools to keep you awake, to remind you that other people have stories in their heads about *you*, too, and most likely their actions are ...
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The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success: A Pocketbook Guide to Fulfilling Your Dreams (One Hour of Wisdom)223 reviews
Deepak Chopra
Amber-Allen Publishing, 2007
way to live your life
follow these simple lifely steps and you will be a amazing person and feel great about yourself will get you to where you need to be in life
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Country Wisdom & Know-How27 reviews
The Editors of Storey Publishing's Country Wisdom Boards
Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers, 2004
This book is responsible for me moving!
Our copy of Country Wisdom & Know-How is very worn and tattered but still remains the focal point of our coffee table.
I discovered this book at a Barnes & Noble while living in the city. Was attracted to it because of it's paper-bag-like cover. Even though I lived in the middle of a city, in an apartment, I bought it anyway. My wife and I became hooked! Fell in love with the idea of having ...
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Stepping Up: A Journey Through the Psalms of Ascent, Member Book 8 reviews
Beth Moore
LifeWay Christian Resources, 2007
I love this study!
I've always enjoyed the psalms - and this is a fresh look at 15 of them - with Beth Moore's diligent study and application. Excellent and rewarding to spend time in this study - it's short - only 6 weeks. Helpful to have the videos/mp3s for the listening sessions. Enjoy - I highly recommend it.
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The Wisdom of Menopause: Creating Physical and Emotional Health and Healing During the Change, 2nd Edition193 reviews
Christiane Northrup
Bantam, 2006
I highly recommend this book to my clients
As a psychotherapist specializing in perimenopausal, menopausal, and post menopausal women's issues, I advise all of my clients to read this book. It offers clear, concise information regarding both the physical and emotional changes that occur during menopause, and presents unbiased facts regarding hormone replacement therapy that will assist you in making informed decisions regarding your ...
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To Bless the Space Between Us: A Book of Blessings17 reviews
John O'Donohue
Doubleday, 2008
Just Lyrical with BEAUTY
Irish author & poet, John O'Donohue was a GIFT to the world. This book was his last before his unexpected death in January. I had the opportunity to hear him speak at a Retreat Center last year.... and he mentioned at that time that he was working on completing "To Bless the Space Between Us" - the book is beautifully written.... and I highly encourage people to "listen" to any of his audio ...
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Change Your Thoughts - Change Your Life: Living the Wisdom of the Tao178 reviews
Wayne W. Dyer
Hay House, 2007
Another Great direction by Dyer
Dr. Dyer has a knack of learning new directions and sharing them with others. This is a great book.
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Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness45 reviews
Jon Kabat-Zinn
Delta, 1990
The Feeling Good Handbook
this is an awesome book to help those with anxiety,depression or someone expeiercing stress related problems . I only wish i had it sooner.
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My Life on the Run: The Wit, Wisdom, and Insights of a Road Racing Icon7 reviews
Bart Yasso, Kathleen Parrish
Rodale Books, 2008
Putting the great stories to paper
If you have ever seen Bart Yasso as a speaker you are aware of his brilliant delivery.The book delivers the same.Kathleen Parrish does a great job of putting Bart's great stories to paper.
I got the book and couldn't wait to read it.I thought it was going to be good but it was even better then I thought. I couldn't put it down. I found it very enlightening and inspiring. It made me choke up a ...
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Mindfulness in Plain English, Updated and Expanded Edition82 reviews
Bhante H. Gunaratana
Wisdom Publications, 2002
A need to own book.
This Book is another must have. It is (in plain english) a insight meditation manual to help the beginner learn and the experienced meditator to review. There is real world advice and explainations that will greatly help you understand how to learn meditation. Though no book can replace a caring and experienced teacher this book can certainly improve your understanding. Also the Book Eight ...
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The Mastery of Love: A Practical Guide to the Art of Relationship: A Toltec Wisdom Book115 reviews
Miguel Ruiz
Amber-Allen Publishing, 1999
Who Knew Exactly How Unconditional Love Truly Is?
Although raised Catholic and still committed to Christian-like practices, I find Toltec Wisdom peaceful and more loving than any spiritual practice. I have learned so much about myself and how I have absorbed negativity through people around me and made them true. I see now that my mind is the most important tool I have for finding happiness--and love. I am still learning to let go and trust ...
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Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom: Creating Physical and Emotional Health and Healing179 reviews
Christiane Northrup
Bantam, 2006
Fantastic book!
This should be given to all young women when they graduate high school. (Not before, because it's long and smart and you need a full grown brain to get the most out of it.) It is both inspiring and truly useful in everyday life. I love it!
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The World's Religions: Our Great Wisdom Traditions103 reviews
Huston Smith
HarperOne, 1991
The World's Religions: Our Great Wisdom Traditions
I purchased this book on behalf of a friend who is thrilled with it.
I have not read the book.
Sincerely,
George J. McClelland
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The Wisdom of the Enneagram: The Complete Guide to Psychological and Spiritual Growth for the Nine ...48 reviews
Don Richard Riso, Russ Hudson
Bantam, 1999
The Wisdom of the Enneagram
I am taking an Enneagram class and this is the recommended book. I have read many other Enneagram books; this book's strength is in providing ways and tools that each personality type can become more aware of their Essence, of who they truly are! Not the best book for understanding what each level of development looks like for each personality type (get the Enneagram Personality Types book by ...
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The Biggest Loser Success Secrets: The Wisdom, Motivation, and Inspiration to Lose Weight--and Keep It Off!18 reviews
Biggest Loser Experts and Cast, Maggie Greenwood-Robinson
Rodale Books, 2008
Really like this...
This book has proven really inspirational to me. It has a lot of things about fitness and nutrition that you would never know had you not read this. This book has lots of large colored photos, and is really organized compared to the other Biggest Loser books I have by the same author. FIVE STARS!
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The Book of Secrets: Unlocking the Hidden Dimensions of Your Life (Chopra, Deepak)67 reviews
Deepak Chopra
Three Rivers Press, 2005
Most Spiritual Book by Deepak
"The Book of Secrets" is the most spiritually focused book by Deepak. He explores spiritual ideas with depth and wisdom that is refreshing and thought-provoking. You find yourself undertaking a unique quest where you're chartering into hidden parts of your self. Sounds dangerous?
Well don't worry with Deepak as your guide you're safe. So plunge into the depths of this book and learn a thing or ...
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Anam Cara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom52 reviews
John O'Donohue
Harper Collins, 1998
anam cara
This book was written with wisdom and love. I had to read a little at a time and let the words settle. I bought 10 books to give as Christmas gifts to give to people who mean much to me.
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How to Retire Happy, Wild, and Free: Retirement Wisdom That You Won't Get from Your Financial Advisor31 reviews
Ernie J. Zelinski
Ten Speed Press, 2004
Maybe a Blinding Glimpse into the Obvious, But....
Zelinski offers a number of BGO's but I've known too many folks who have moved on into retirement without giving much heed to the straightfoward advice he offers. We all may know how much money we have (or don't have)when we retire, but we may not "what" we're retiring to or think about "who" we will be when we do so. I think he may have over-simplified some of the pre-retirement mental ...
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How to Survive the Loss of a Love141 reviews
Peter McWilliams, Harold H. Bloomfield, ...
Prelude Press, 1993
First Aid!!
If you experience an end to a relationship....the loss --- it leaves one vulnerable, raw....and this book, written by 3 authors: doctor, poet, counseler....will give instant First Aid!! Amazing! Such a Blessing!! And it is such a small paperback! You just may find yourself carrying it around with you! Jotting down sentences on post-it notes and leaving them around the house to uplift you... ...
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