An extraordinary topic by an expert Author
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An extraordinary topic by an expert Author. A wonderful companion for a visit to the Goetheanum as one takes in the glory of the windows.
I have always found Dr Anderson to be one of the most leading experts on the esoteric works of Dr Steiner. I have most of Dr Anderson's books and they have always lead me to deepen my work in Anthroposophy, his works offer a refreshing and contemporary insight.
3523158
The author, Marvin Rubinstein, has written an extraordinary book that should interest a broad spectrum of readers due to the timely subject; Religion vs. Science.  The book details the historical basis for the present day conflict between religion and science and draws upon fact rather than faith to show how religion has influenced current legislation, education, and culture.  The author, although clearly on the side of science, does demonstrate his deep knowledge and respect for all religions and leaves some "wiggle room" for optimistic modernization of religion to conform with beneficial scientific advances consistent with benefitting civilization.  Evolution, genetics, stem stell research, and a variety of other timely subjects are covered in various chapters.  It is rare to find such an informative book that is also entertaining and at times humorous.  To The Ramparts!: Religion vs. Science - The Battle is such a book.
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I found Conway's book a tour de force, expertly combining the best of fiction writing with enlightening historical facts. Conway's mature and sophisticated writing style was a pleasure and in my opinion, as a lifelong English teacher, done by an accomplished master-craftsman. His past writing career shows through in the way the book is so expertly structured and conceived. It is well researched and his attention to detail and description is uncanny. I am prompted by this book to buy others by him which I presume are as well written and interesting. However, I don't think this book is a good fit for some readers, since Conway's style is reminiscent of Dos Passos and other inventive authors and aimed at a mature reading audience.
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Richard Smoley is one author that I have a lot of time for, ever since I stumbled across him in New Dawn Magazine, several years back. His latest book offers a variety of topics, ranging from Prophecy to Hidden Masters, Atlantis to the power of Prayer, and much more besides.

But be warned these topics are vast in scope and if you wish to really explore them then Supernatural serves only as an appetizer, and not the main course.  For that you need to possibly belong to a mystery school, or have a vast library and infinite time to spend in pursuing your interests.  And let us not ignore the very critical aspect of experience.

Nonetheless, Richard Smoley has written a very good book, and one that allows one to gain a grasp of some of the basics. At least as far as understanding is concerned.

But I think the real worth, for me comes in Richard's words that appear at the end of each chapter, where his experience and knowledge, humility and wisdom really shine through.  I won't spoil it for you, other than to say, that Richard has a gift of putting things in their right place and in their right order. And that is far better than being led astray.

PDR.
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Where to start ? To get 5 stars, a book must really satisfy many criterias, and this one certainly does.
Its author, Mr. Friedman, deserve among others to be recognized as a brillant pedagogue. The topic is  complex but the text is clear and the simple words well chosen, like in his  other excellent book: The Hidden Domain.  As a reader you are able to think  fully about the concepts expressed, without wasting any concentration on  sentences analysis.  Depending on your learning style, you may prefer like  I did the tape version: it lets you think with your eyes closed.
You may  have enjoyed David Bohm's unusual interpretations of our world through his  master knowledge of quantum physics.  You may have been puzzled by Jane  Roberts connection with the  strange entity Seth.  In Bridging Science and  Spirit, not only do you get a summary of the most important and  philosophical aspects of the above, you are also launched into such  powerful explanations of the physical roots of our world that some wild  imagination may be needed to fully grasp them.
This book makes you think  and almost not believing yourself the potentials of what your mind is  trying to visualize: this is why I found the book outstanding.
2234073
This author has the amazing ability to present topics that make some people uneasy and present it in such a way that even the most unsuspecting reader would consider trying it, even if only for a split second.
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This is the first book I've read by this author.

I would regard this as an excellent introduction to the subject of life after death.

Van Praagh, who is an extremely gifted medium, is an intelligent and cultured man and an eloquent writer. It was a pleasure to read a book couched in such graceful language (for a change, I am tempted to say).

In the preliminary chapters van Praagh goes into detail about such matters as the universal mind, the aura, including its colours, the etheric,astral and mental bodies and the processes involved in the various types of death.

Later in the book we are presented with various moving stories taken from his innumerable client consultations, the basic themes addressed being expectations, guilt, fear, forgiveness and love. This section of the book in particular is thoroughly readable.

In the final section the author gives us various useful exercises for grounding, protection and "bringing out your light", He concludes by providing us with spiritual guidelines by which to successfully bring uo our children in these challenging times.

The book is filled with insightful quotations taken from the works of famous writers together with valuable spiritual precepts, such as: "Remember God always says yes; we say no."

I would particularly recommend this book to those new to the subject.
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This fantastic book contains an incredible wealth of information, but is written in an engaging style that makes the concepts seem intuitive and relevant.  Open this book to any random page and you will find a great deal of highly readable information and concepts.  Wheeler manages to elucidate many of the key concepts of economics, sacrificing little in the way of depth (at least for the lay reader) while tying many of the ideas together and conveying a level of excitement for the subject that is laudable.

Finally, perhaps the most impressive aspect of this book (can you tell how much I loved it?) is how balanced it is.  Wheeler sidesteps the common tendency to simply pick a side and add to the noisiness of the tired left-right debates over free markets, globalization, and the like.  Instead, he examines contentious issues in a way that highlights their complexity and the inherent tradeoffs in any position, while making these potentially confusing issues seem startlingly clear.
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I stumbled on this book while looking for meaningful discussions on the future of mankind in the age of exponential expansion of technology. This book is more than what I had wished for in a sense that it is not only thought provoking, it is also uplifting with an exciting and nuanced cosmic vision articulated by the rational mind of an economist and the wisdom of a philosopher.

The author dives deep into evolution, history, psychology and philosophy in formulating his views. Whether or not you agree with him, it is likely to expand your knowledge and horizon. It took me a while to finish reading this book due to detours to check the many books referenced by the author.

On a complex topic that touches some of the most profound existential questions, the author writes with clarity and the book is full of gems that are a delight to read and to reflect on.

The author addresses the frequently voiced fears on the post human future. While we can never be certain about the past and the future, the author argues that the greatest risk of all may be the risk of doing nothing.

Highly recommend this book and wish more people will join the author in thinking and acting out mindfully and courageously on a journey of uncertainty and unprecedented possibilities.
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This is a fantastic book about one of the world's most challenging and important topics. Transitional justice isn't an obscure human rights issue, it is the process by which societies in crisis can eventually turn towards normalcy. As we imagine how conflict-ridden countries like Syria can ever overcome their internal divisions and history of abuse, we'll need the experience and wisdom Zachary outlines in this book to help chart the way. This is a great book that both experts and non-experts will enjoy. I recommend it highly.
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As a Physics PhD, with a great interest in human physiology, I have read, or attempted to read a great number of books, from all the main authors on the subject.  While there are many excellent books to consider, none, in my opinion come close to this book.  Clear but without being simplistic, always to the point and with a great writing style, it never gets boring or convoluted, delivering the maximal amount of information per page.  The great illustrations help cement the knowledge, but it is the writing that is engaging.  I will go as far as saying that this book reads almost like a best selling novel, making it hard to put down as one moves from one concept to the next.  One suggestion to make this the perfect book is to include a chapter on the immune system in the next edition.  Thanks to the authors for writing such a great book on such a fascinating subject.
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Reed and Stillman have created a brilliant volume on a topic of the highest importance.  They are extremely senior nuclear experts who know what they are talking about, and had other very high level help in creating this detailed history and analysis - which was obviously intended to be pondered by our enemies as well as our friends.  This is one of the finest books I have read in the last decade.
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Overcoming writer's block--and creative blocks in general--is a much discussed, often published topic in the world of self-development literature.  Few authors, however, are more qualified to address the topic of removing creative blocks than award winning author/screenwriter and creative writing coach Mark David Gerson--or to address it from an utterly creative and unconventional perspective.

Author of the acclaimed and popular&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/The-MoonQuest-The-Q-ntana-Trilogy-Book-I/dp/097954758X/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">The MoonQuest: The Qn'tana Trilogy, Book I</a>and well received nonfiction writing books such as&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/The-Voice-of-the-Muse-Answering-the-Call-to-Write/dp/0979547555/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">The Voice of the Muse: Answering the Call to Write</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Acts-of-Surrender-A-Writer-s-Memoir/dp/B008MN8CLQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Acts of Surrender: A Writer's Memoir</a>&nbsp;Gerson has made a career out of defying the odds and bucking most prescribed models for success as a creative professional.  In "Writer's Block Unblocked: 7 Surefire Ways to Free Up Your Writing and Creative Flow," the author/coach distills years of experience and personally proven wisdom into a how-to book that is at once illuminated and illuminating, practical and spiritual.

The author's spiritual approach to this topic may be off putting to writers who are not inclined to acknowledge any real connection between the writing process or creativity in general and one's personal connection to whatever or wherever he or she believes inspiration arises.  Even those writers, however, will find ideas and strategies in this book that can get the vital energy of creativity writing stirring again.  Whether you believe writer's block is a strictly psychological matter or one that is inevitably connected to how `connected' one feels on some spiritual level, the advice in this book works, and the exercises will be helpful.

For any story teller whose stories, for whatever reason, feel hindered or silenced, this book can provide a light and a map back to the creative flow that all writers crave and that we miss so much when it feels absent.
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As the editor of this book who spent over three years working with Professor Goodchild, I have an intimate connection with this work and her thought processes, experiences, and research. I think this is an extraordinary book written by a woman who is not only a trained psychologist/scientist, but also a person deeply committed to a spiritual path.

It takes a great deal of courage to write a book such as this because there are still those in our culture who summarily dismiss anything outside of traditional spirituality--or anything alluding to the spiritual.

Goodchild is a Professor of Clinical Psychology, at the prestigious Pacifica Graduate Institute. She specializes in Jungian Thought and Practice, Imaginal Perspectives in Research, Dreams, Religious Experience, Synchronicity, and Anomalous Encounters.

We are all aware that the "New Age" publishing industry does spew out books that are nonsense. But this is a rigorously researched book by a highly respected educator and writer. Reading this book changed me profoundly.
3786530
Grant's skillful review of the sometimes complex topics in this field are a revelation. This text should be used by all students in the field, and expereinced practitioners will benefit as well.
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There are already several very detailed reviews here about this book, so I'll avoid repeating what they said. I'll just add my four-star rating by saying that this is a surprisingly interesting and easy to read book, given the fact that the main topic is not something one might expect to be particularly captivating. But Turner's excellent writing style, combined with an amazing amount of research spanning several topics from history to religion, makes this a thoroughly enjoyable book from front to back. The only reason I didn't give it a full five stars was that, if anything, it's a bit too long and spends too much time going into excrutiating detail on minor points. I think the author could have shortened this book by nearly a hundred pages and still achieved the full effect he intended. However, he certainly does present an exhaustive discussion of this topic and I am amazed at how much I learned. One final note: Perusing through the bibliography after I finished, I was utterly astonished at the volume of research the author did for this book. I cannot imagine how much time he spent putting together this delightful book, though I'm certainly thankful for his efforts.
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excellent presentation of a very important subject for our time