Dhyani Ywahoo

     Teaches practical ways of transforming obstacles to happiness and good relationships, fulfilling one’s life purpose, manifesting peace and abundance, and renewing the planet. It includes mediations for clarifying body, mind, and emotions, healing rituals, instructions for working with crystals, teachings on how to practice generosity, and guidance on cultivating harmony in the family and community. 

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

New Jersey

Cherokee Teachings from the Wisdom Fire

Dhyani Ywahoo is a member of the traditional Etowah Band of the Eastern Tsalagi (Cherokee) Nation. Trained by her grandparents, she is the twenty-seventh generation to carry the ancestral wisdom of the Ywahoo lineage. Charged with the duty to rekindle the fire of clear mind and right relationship in these changing times, she is a guide to all who walk the Beauty Road. In her first book she shares with readers these precious oral teachings of her people.

Voices of Our Ancestors teaches practical ways of transforming obstacles to happiness and good relationships, fulfilling one's life purpose, manifesting peace and abundance, and renewing the planet. It includes meditations; healing rituals; instructions for working with crystals; and teachings on how to practice generosity and harmony.

According to the ancient Native American calendar, we have recently entered a new cycle of Thirteen Heavens, a new age in which we have the opportunity to let go of aggression and fear and begin to live a life of enlightened consciousness. With a voice that is powerful, prophetic, and compassionate, Dhyani Ywahoo calls on us to become "Peacekeepers" in our hearts and in the world.

Voices of Our Ancestors

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Emily Prokop

     The fascinating origins of everyday objects. Stories guaranteed to make you the most interesting person in any room. Categories include at the office, fashion, food, fun and games, in the home, music, out and about, technology, and weapons. 

The Extraordinary History Behind Ordinary Objects

DISCOVER THE SURPRISING HISTORY OF ORDINARY THINGS

"Emily magically weaves a vibrant history of simple everyday objects we often take for granted. The Story Behind will surprise and delight..." ─Deana Marie, Creator & Host of the Twisted Philly podcast


#1 Best Seller in Trivia & Fun Facts, Art History, Design History & Criticism, Reference, Decorative Arts & Design, and History of Technology

Learn the fascinating history and trivia you never knew about things we use daily, from the host of The Story Behind podcast.


Everyday objects and major events in history. Every single thing that surrounds us has a story behind it. Many of us learn the history of humans and the major inventions that shaped our world. But what you may not have learned is the history of objects we surround ourselves with every day. You might not even know how the major events in history (World Wars, ancient civilizations, revolutions, etc.) influenced the inventions of things we use today.


The history and science behind the ordinary. From the creator of The Story Behind podcast comes one of the coolest coffee table books ever written. The Story Behind provides insight into everyday objects we don't think much about as we use them. Topics covered in Emily's podcast are examined in more detail along with new fascinating topics. Learn how lollipops got started in Ancient Egypt, how podcasts were invented, and why Comic Sans was created. Learn the torture device origins of certain exercise equipment and the espionage beginnings of certain musical instruments. Ordinary things from science to art, food to sports, customs to fashion, and more are explored.


Inside:

 * Learn obscure history and fun facts and change the way you see the world
 * Discover how major historic events still affect us today
 * Become a formidable trivia master

If you have enjoyed books such as Now I Know, What If?, Ever Wonder Why?, The Greatest Stories Never Told, or Atlas Obscura; you will be entertained by The Story Behind.

The Story Behind

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Pema Chodron

     Pema Chodron shows how to work with your mind through meditation. The only means through which we’ll begin to feel happy and contented with the world that we live in.

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

A Practical Guide to Making Friends with Your Mind

An American-born Tibetan Buddhist nun offers her own unique explanation of meditation and guides readers through practicing this calming ritual.

How to Meditate

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Upton Sinclair

A gruesome picture of the meat-packing industry of the early nineteen hundreds. Following the Lithuanian Rudkus family, who came to America to find a better life,Sinclair paints an unforgettable picture of the dark side of the American dream. 

Upton Sinclair's whistle-blowing novel on the conditions at the Chicago slaughter houses in the early 20th century.

The Jungle

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Oliver Sacks

Oliver Sacks explores the place music occupies in the brain and how it affects the human condition. He examines the powers of music through the experiences of patients, musicians, and everyday people. 

Tales of Music and the Brain

The author draws on the individual experiences of patients, musicians, composers, and ordinary people to explore the complex human response to music and how music can affect those suffering from a variety of ailments.

James Van Kerschaver

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