From the royal palaces and fortified walls of medieval Constantinople to the distant banks of the Northern Danube beyond the Balkans, and 2,000 miles northwest to the landscapes of East Norfolk, England, this story follows the intertwined lives of two families. One belongs to the royal lineage of ancient Constantinople, while the other, in mid-twentieth-century England, lives in the dazzling era of the machine age. In the latter, Alex and his brother Henry experience the world as wealthy y...

Digital revolution demands new approaches to regulating work. The ‘Uberisation’ of work is not, in reality, a new phenomenon. It reintroduces the practices of ‘on-demand’ engagement of labour, common prior to the development of continuing employment. What is new, however, is the capacity of digital technology to engage labour in ways that avoid characterisation as employment according to the legal tests developed in the 20th century.This book tackles the challenge of ensuring that ...

The Enlightenment of Jason Albrecht is a fictional story that speaks to the intrinsic need for spiritual orientation in the human experience. The central character, Jason Albrecht, spends a lifetime of struggle to reconcile religious codification and conventional thinking with the purity of intrinsic desires and realizations. The story follows the life of a carpenter who is intensely interested in philosophy and religion. During the course of Jasons life, he discovers and then teaches a me...

Practical guidance for freeing ourselves from the emotions that make us suffer the mostAcclaimed scholar, peace activist, and Buddhist master revered by people of all faiths, Thich Nhat Hanh has inspired millions worldwide with his insight into the human heart and mind. Now he focuses his profound spiritual wisdom on the basic human emotions everyone struggles with on a daily basis.Distilled from the pages of his many bestselling works, Taming the Tiger...

Mark Watts compiled this book from his father's extensive journals and audiotapes of famous lectures he delivered in his later years across the country. In three parts Alan Watts explains the basic philosophy of meditation how individuals can practice a variety of meditations and how inner wisdom grows naturally.

The Book of Awakening has become a modern classic, a spiritual guide for living in hard times and good times that speaks to the hearts of hundreds of thousands of readers. Now, this spiritual favorite, chosen as one of Oprah Winfrey’s favorite things, is available in a special pocket-sized jacketed hardcover edition, perfect for the gift-giving season.The Little Book of Awakening takes some of the very best wisdom from The Book of Awakening and distills i...

The Message of a Master is the story of a seemingly miraculous change that takes place in a man after he meets a true master of life. He learns and shares with us teachings that allow him to develop his powers so that he can accomplish anything he desires.

This compilation of newsletters is a treasure trove of profound information and wisdom channeled from the Beings of Light. The information and guidance offered is uplifting valuable and useful especially at this time of accelerated and all-encompassing change. VOLUME IV CONTENTS Preface # 71: Two Messages from St. Germain # 72: Experiencing Gratitude and Love in a Time of Change # 73: It is Your Choice How You Learn the Lesson # 74: You are Cared for – Now and in Every Moment # 75: The Lig...

Do you find yourself wondering, “Is this all there is?” Maybe you have dreams and hopes that you want to make real in your life, but you can’t figure out how. Do you dream of loyal friendships, a fulfilling soul mate, and monetary success? You work hard, play by the rules, and live a good life. Why don’t you have the gifts you see other people enjoying?   Maybe they know about a universal law that you have not yet discover...

A magickal name is one that has been chosen by an individual to use during magickal workings. Some individuals also use these names as pen names for their writings.The energies attached to such names can be immense. They are not bantered around. Magickal names are created for a specific purpose and are focal points for intense magick.Part of a series of classes taught by Kathy Cybele.

Most of us who have had pets find ourselves devastated when we lose them. Our grief over their death can leave us with an indescribable hole in our hearts that is hard to come to terms with.In addition to our emotional pain, there are many metaphysical and spiritual questions that we may have: Where do our pets go when they leave us? Do they have souls? Do they go to heaven? Will we ever see them again…?In this short book, experienced metaphysical/spiritual teacher, psychic...

How Mindfulness Works> is part of the Parallax Press Moments series of short ebooks. A stand alone chapter from Solid Ground: Buddhist Wisdom for Difficult Times.