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After the Ecstasy the laundry by Jack, Kornfield . "Enlightenment does exist," internationally renowned author and meditation master Jack Kornfield assures us. "Unbounded freedom and joy, oneness with the divine ... these experiences are more common than you know, and not far away." But even after achieving such realization — after the ecstasy — we are faced with the day-to-day task of translating that freedom into our imperfect lives. We are faced with the laundry. |
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 | Art of Travel by Botton, Alain De . Few things are as exciting as the idea of travelling somewhere far from home. Somewhere with better weather, more interesting customs and more inspiring landscapes. So why are we so often dissatisfied with the reality of travel? In "The Art of Travel" Alain de Botton, author of "The Consolidations of Philosophy", takes us on a journey through the satisfactions and disappointments of travelling. |
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 | Being Elizabeth Bennet: Create Your Own Jane Austen Adventure by Webster Emma Campbell . Elizabeth Bennet is the wittiest and most attractive heroine in English literature. And for the first time, in "Being Elizabeth Bennet", you are given the opportunity to star in the most popular novel in the English language: "Pride and Prejudice". |
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 | Book Seat by some clever person. This is a really clever bean bag for books! It can be used anywhere and everywhere (almost - not in water). You can rearrange the book into any position you want and it has a special little dooverdangle to hold the pages in place. Accepts all but the largest tomes. Highly recommended. |
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 | Confronting Power and Sex in the Catholic Church by GeoffreyvRobinson Controversial thoughts on George Pell and the way the Catholic Church has let down some of its members. |
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Genetic Roulette by Jeffrey M. Smith . The biotech industry’s
claim that genetically modified (GM) foods are safe is shattered in this
groundbreaking book. Sixty-five health risks of the foods that Americans eat
every day are presented in easy-to-read two-page spreads. The left page is
designed for the quick scanning reader; it includes bullets, illustrations, and
quotes. The right side offers fully referenced text, describing both research
studies and theoretical risks. The second half of Genetic Roulette shows how
safety assessments on GM crops are not competent to identify the health problems
presented in the first half. |
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How Much is Enough? by Arun Abey & Andrew Ford, . Why do happy people make better investors? Why do most investors achieve less than half the returns they should? Why are lottery winners no happier than the rest of us? What makes mature women better investors than young men? Why do we let the Joneses next door determine what car we buy and where we take our holidays? Why are the world's two richest people giving away their fortunes? And why, if we're so rich, aren't we so happy? |
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 | Learn to play the Guitar with CD by Phil Capone. Learn to play the guitar the easy way, following simple, illustrated lessons that will have you jamming in no time. From choosing a guitar and reading tablature to learning picking patterns and playing power chords, find out everything you need to know to start strumming in style. |
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Life by Coelho, Paulo . A must-have for fans of the celebrated and international bestselling author, this collection contains inspirational quotes from such beloved Paulo Coelho titles as "Eleven Minutes, The Valkyries, The Devil and Miss Prym, The Zahir,"
and the mega bestseller "The Alchemist."
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Life as we do not Know it: The by Peter Ward . For the past twenty years, Peter Ward has been at the forefront of popular science writing, with books such as the influential and controversial Rare Earth. In Life as We Do Not Know It, Ward, with his signature blend of eloquence, humour, and learned insight, vividly details the latest scientific findings, cutting-edge research, and intrepid new theories on the subject of alien life and the possible extraterrestrial origins of life on Earth. In lucid, entertaining, and bold prose, Peter Ward once again challenges our notions of life on earth (and beyond). |
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Ochre and Rust by Philip Jones. Ochre and Rust takes nine Aboriginal and colonial artefacts from their museum shelves, and positions them at the centre of these gripping, poignant tales set in the heart of Australia’s frontier zone. Philip Jones is a curator and historian, based at the South Australian Museum. |
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 | Saints by Giorgi, Rosa . Every Catholic saint, local and liturgical, is honoured on a particular day of the year. Here, the author has chosen up to three saints for every day of the year, along with representations of those saints ranging from world-famous works of art to more modern depictions. A beautiful little book. |
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 | Shackleton's Boat Journey by F.A.Worsley This is the classic account of Sir Ernest Shackleton's 1914-1916 Antarctic expedition. Written by the captain of the endurance, the ship used by Shackleton on this ill-fated journey, it is a remarkable tale of courage and bravery in the face of extreme odds and a vivid portrait of one of the world's greatest explorers. |
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The Art of Conversation by TAOC . Designed to revive the art of conversation, TAOC is a fabulous way to make dinner parties, barbecues, holiday occasions and all get-togethers memorable
and potentially embarrassing - !!. With 300 fascinating and conversation building questions, plus 20 blank cards on which to write your own TAOC questions, this game is for everyone. (Don't play it with your grown up kids!) |
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The New Guinea Diaries 1871-1883 by Miklouho-Maclay, N. N. . "You were the first to demonstrate by your experience that man is man everywhere, that is, a kind, sociable being with whom communication can and should be established through kindness and truth, not gun and spirits" Tolstoy to Miklouho-Maclay |
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 | The Shaggy Gully Times by French, Jackie . Welcome, readers, to the Daggy Gully Limes, the punniest newspaper you'll ever read. Ages 7+. |
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 | Ukiyo-e by Calza Gian Carlo . The art of ukiyo-e (the floating world) originated in the city of Edo (1603–1867, now Tokyo), when the political and military power of Japan was in the hands of the shoguns. Comprising six essays, six plate sections and over 600 illustrations this beautiful book provides a perfect introduction to the art of this period. The paintings, scrolls and prints reproduced here demonstrate not only the new urban pleasures of the theatre, restaurants, teahouses and geisha, but also Japan’s love of nature and tradition. Professor Calza’s accessible style provides a fascinating yet scholarly study of such masters as Hokusai, Hiroshige and Utamaro. |
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 | Wolf of the Plains by Iggulden, Conn . From the co-author of The Dangerous Book for Boys, comes the first in the widely anticipated Conqueror series featuring Genghis Khan and his descendants. |
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