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The phrase "the meaning of life" for many seems a quaint notion fit for satirical mauling by Monty Python or Douglas Adams. But in this spirited Very Short Introduction, famed critic Terry Eagleton takes a serious if often amusing look at the question and offers his own surprising answer. 

In this collection of lectures that Richard Feynman originally gave in 1963, unpublished during his lifetime, the Nobel Prize-winning physicist discusses several of the ultimate questions of science. What is the nature of the tension between science and religious faith? Why does uncertainty play such a crucial role in the scientific imagination? Is this really a scientific age?

The apostle Paul is often associated with a theological perspective focused on the afterlife and eternity. But what if Paul's letters aren't just about the next life? What if he teaches us how to live transformed lives here and now? In Paul for the World, acclaimed New Testament scholar Nijay K...

In this tour de force, the University of Oxford’s Dr. Tim Mawson turns a thoughtful eye to the questions about existence you have undoubtedly asked yourself. An expert on the philosophy of religion, Dr. Mawson combines wit with masterful scholarship to explain deep philosophical topics in an easy-to-understand yet erudite manner.

Bloomsbury presents From Strength to Strength written and read by Arthur C. Brooks. THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 'In this book, Arthur C. Brooks helps people find greater happiness as they age and change' – The Dalai Lama 'This book is amazing' – Chris Evans 'A valuable guide to finding...

Brought to you by Penguin. A man is cast by an unfamiliar God into a vast, incomprehensible Hell - a labrynth library of books containing the stories of every life ever lived. His only way out is to find the single book that tells his own story. But along the seemingly infinite shelves lies...

Brought to you by Penguin. 'When I play with my cat, how do I know she is not passing time with me rather than I with her?' Montaigne There is no real evidence that humans ever 'domesticated' cats. Rather, it seems that at some point cats saw the potential value to themselves of humans. John...

Why do we suffer? Is there a purpose to our pain? Reflecting on his own journey from Esquire magazine editor-in-chief to Buddhist meditation teacher, Phillip Moffitt provides a fresh perspective on the Buddha's ancient wisdom, showing how to move from suffering to new awareness and unanticipated joy. With a strong message of self-empowerment, Dancing with Life offers a prescriptive path for finding joy and peace that will appeal to anyone searching for a more authentic life.

This audiobook includes a special original recording from the author's talk, "The Secret of Secrets." Discover a deeper understanding of meditation through an investigation into the subtle workings of the mind, focusing on the body, with Osho's Aspects of Meditation Book 1. The West has taken to...

Whether it's a painful end or a joyful beginning—or even an uncertain middle—theologian and minister Amy Davis Abdallah has found something that helps: rituals. In Meaning in the Moment, she shows why we need rituals to help survive and even thrive through various seasons of life. Starting with the foundation that rituals are a core, and underexplored, part of Christian practice, Davis Abdallah draws from theology, psychology, and personal experiences in creating rituals for herself and others.

THE LIFE-AFFIRMING FOLLOW UP TO THE GLOBAL PHENOMENON THE FIVE PEOPLE YOU MEET IN HEAVEN, FROM THE MASTER STORYTELLER WHOSE BOOKS HAVE TOUCHED THE HEARTS OF OVER 40 MILLION READERS 'Mitch Albom sees the magical in the ordinary' Cecilia Ahern Don't miss Mitch Albom's new novel, Twice, a beautiful...

Read by the author. Explore fifteen life-truths gleaned from both contemporary murder investigations and ancient biblical wisdom. "Every murder investigation teaches two lessons: a death lesson and a life lesson." For decades, cold-case homicide detective J. Warner Wallace investigated the...

The Zondervan Reflective Audio Study series provides a unique audio learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook's direct narration of a book's text, Chasing Leads Audio Study includes high-quality live recordings in which the author teaches the content of the book, discusses important...

A podcast & blog about philosophy, mindfulness and spirituality. If you struggle with stress, anxiety, or finding meaning in modern life, then this show is for you. Also, be sure to visit our website at: https://withmeaning.net or our patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/withmeaning where you can unlock more podcast episodes and articles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dabbling In Discomfort strives to help listeners live a life outside of their comfort zone. Join strength coach, lifelong athlete, author and owner of Competitive Edge Fitness, Arlo Gagestein, as he explores the benefits of intentionally venturing into discomfort. Things worth pursuing rarely come easy. Dive into the inner thoughts of successful athletes, adventurers, entrepenuers, and leaders of their chosen paths. Drive, vision, passion, discipline and the willingness to get uncomfortable in pursuit of growth...learn what makes our guests excel in life.

Are you running toward your dream, or just making it through each day? Do you know your gifts and purpose? What’s holding you back? There are three steps you can take to move forward faster toward dreaming again, hurdling the barriers to your goals, and fulfilling what you are here to do! It takes vision, plans, and action.

This audiobook includes a special original recording from the author's talk, "The Secret of Secrets." Discover a deeper understanding of meditation through an investigation into the subtle workings of the mind--transforming the unconscious through awareness, with Osho's Aspects of Meditation...

O professor Júlio Verne, um célebre intelectual de seu tempo, vive asfixiado por rotina, fama e conforto. Sua vida não tem um sentido existencial nobre. É então que ele descobre a 'lei vital da psiquiatria/psicologia' - uma pessoa só é verdadeiramente feliz quando procura irrigar a felicidade dos outros e promover seu bem estar. Assim, em busca de um sentido existencial, o professor aceita participar do inédito e incrível projeto tecnológico de viajar no tempo.

An expert on elder justice maps the challenges of aging, how things go wrong, and presents powerful tools we can use to forge better long lives for ourselves, our families, and our communities. As tens of millions of Americans are living longer lives, longevity is creating challenges that cut...

This audiobook includes a special original recording from the author's talk, "The Secret of Secrets." Discover a deeper understanding of meditation through an investigation into the subtle workings of the mind—concentration as a way to discover the self, with Osho's Aspects of Meditation Book...