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Fire from Within is the author's most brilliant thought-provoking and unusual book, one in which Castaneda, under the tutelage of don Juan and his "disciples," at last constructs, from the teachings of don Juan and his own experiences, a stunning portrait of the "sorcerer's world" that is crystal-clear and dizzying in its implications.

In this pioneering contribution to the men's movement, Robert Moore, a Jungian psychoanalyst and Douglas Gillette, a mythologist, examine the inner "King"—one of the four archetypes of the male psyche. The King Within both responds to the needs formulated by the men's movement and addresses the larger questions of male psychology.

A road map for rewiring our brains to unlearn harmful beliefs, heal broken bonds, and transform our communities The beliefs that hold us back—inherited prejudices, self-limiting thoughts, destructive patterns—often feel permanent. But what if they're not? In Radical Unlearning, you’ll...

An important, hopeful book that looks at the urgent problem of childhood malnutrition worldwide and the revolutionary progress being made to end it. A healthy Earth requires healthy children. Yet nearly one-fourth of the world’s children are stunted physically and mentally due to a lack of...

From the powerhouse author of  The Memo, the essential self-help book for women of color to heal—and thrive—in the workplace In workplaces nationwide, women of color need frank talk and honest advice on how to deal with microaggressions, heal from racialized trauma, and find relief from...

In the Shadow of Young Girls in Flower, known as Within a Budding Grove in the bowdlerized version by Scottish translator Scott Moncrieff, is the captivating second volume of Marcel Prousts monumental heptalogy, In Search of Lost Time (originally titled Remembrance of Things Past by Moncrieff). This volume artfully explores the complexities of adolescent longing while continuing Prousts deep reflection on the intricacies of memory. The original French edition was honored with the prestigious Prix Goncourt in 1919. Please note the language in this book reflects the cultural norms of its time ...

Step into the world of the British Army as it stood on the brink of World War I with this insightful 1914 book. Discover the intricate structure and daily life of soldiers during this pivotal time in history, narrated by David Wales.

An essential exploration of the overlooked impact of disordered eating among Black women—and a prescriptive road map to returning to wholeness within our bodies, from the clinical therapist who founded Black and Embodied Counseling and Consulting PLLC “Lights a radical path away from trauma...

Frances Willard was a remarkable campaigner and educator, dedicated to social reforms, temperance, womens education, suffrage, and empowerment—all embodied in her inspiring motto, Do everything. As a long-serving national president of the Womans Christian Temperance Union (WCTU), often referred to as the white ribbon movement, she gained international recognition for her impactful writings and engaging speaking tours. In her delightful little book, she humorously recounts her journey of learning to ride a bicycle at the age of 53, an accomplishment she cherished deeply! Through her ...

WITHIN ORB: A podcast featuring interviews with astrologers about the books that changed their lives and practice. Join host Dr Jenn Zahrt every Monday for a new conversation. Each (roughly) thirty minute episode takes you on a journey across the textual territories of astrological publishing, both historical and future. Along the way, you’ll gather insights into the shifting sands of astrological trends, techniques, and the proliferation of practices and praxis. Each episode ends with the guest’s recommendations of books for beginners. Be careful, your tsundoku pile is about to double, or...