The 13th century Sufi poet Rumi traveled in a landscape divided between the Persian and Byzantine empires, and his works express the passions, fables, and faith of both worlds. In this book, Rumi ent
Plundering Appalachia is a collection of photographs and essays detailing the grim realities of mountaintop removal mining: the effects of the blasting on the environment and the people and animals in
Plundering Appalachia is a collection of photographs and essays detailing the grim realities of mountaintop removal mining: the effects of the blasting on the environment and the people and animals in
Boldly reinterpreting the age-old Tibetan and Nepalese art form known as Thangka, Celestial Gallery offers beautifully detailed representations of mandalas, or celestial spheres. Simply gazing upon th
Who better than another woman to understand the subtle slights and not-so-subtle struggles a woman faces? There exists an ancient and sacred tradition of women inspiring other women — in overco
In this introduction to India's classic yoga text, scholar-practitioner Joshua M. Greene has created a bridge between the Gita's millennial wisdom and the world we know. Through crisp renderings of ve
In Hindu theology, Devi, or Shakti incarnates the feminine principle and is regarded as the source of both creation and human creativity. Written by the highly regarded author James Bae, this pocket
This brief, beautifully illustrated book pays homage to one of Hinduism's most beloved and helpful deities. Author James Bae describes the captivating stories of how Ganesh came to acquire an elephan
Everything you love about American popular culture is Quincy Jones. As an artist and impresario Quincy Jones has been the creative catalyst for over 50 years of American cultural phenomena orchestrati
The single most important part of your yoga practice is the strict adherence to a vegetarian diet - a diet free of needless cruelty, harm, and injustice.Sharon Gannon offers truth and wisdom from a t
As yoga continues to grow in popularity as a modern exercise and fitness movement, it is important to take notice of the greater spiritual tradition that forms its core. This book sheds light on the
As reports funnel in from around the globe documenting the deterioration of the environment as well as widespread poverty, disease, and human rights abuses, a perceived lack of urgency in public poli
From its birth in the vibrant Kingston ghettos through it phenomenal popularity in the 1970s to its iconic standing in today's global culture, reggae and its close relations--ska, rock steady, dj, dub
In November 1980, on the eve of John Lennon's untimely murder by a lone gunman, photographer Allan Tannenbaum had unique and total access to John and Yoko, who were emerging from five years of seclusi
The watery depths of Brian Oglesbee's photographs beguile the eye. In the world of his evocative and magnificent photography, nothing is quite what it seems. The rich, sensual images of his "
Drawing inspiration from the gnarled shrubbery of England's windswept moorlands, Brian Froud is best known for being the mad genius behind Jim Henson's film The Dark Crystal and illustrating such best
Some believe that the human hand is an unsurpassed tool for character and emotional analysis, holding vital keys to one’s path to power, success, romance, and fulfillment. Combining Western ast
Phillip Jones developed his Four Stages of Life Model while helping people of all ages successfully navigate the rite of passage from birth to death. Drawing from ancient Vedic culture and based on In
Surf's Up , the latest CG-animated feature film from Sony Pictures Animation, is based on the "true story" of up-and-coming surfer Cody Maverick. The film follows Cody as he enters his first professi
One of the oldest sacred music tradtions in the world, kirtan call-and-response chanting originated in India. Consisting of ancient Sanskrit mantras that are sung, the kirtan calls forth deep spiritua
In Search of the Thunder Dragon brings to life the beauty and traditions of Bhutan in the ancient story of the Thunder Dragons that play hide-and-seek in the clouds during big winter storms. Amber and
Shakti is the Sanskrit term for the feminine energy of the Divine. Yogini is created for, and by, women, and all who have a passion for yoga as a path and a way of life. There is no other yoga book w
Now in its fifth season, “24” is the highly acclaimed, groundbreaking, dramatic thriller which defines “appointment television” and continues to attract millions of viewers a week on Fox. Over the pas
Lyrics from Michael Franti’s song, Bomb the World , written in the aftermath of September 11th, have found their way onto protest signs and T-shirts all over the world. “You can bomb the world to piec
Lauded in his own country as a national treasure, Indian painter Charan Sharma is now recognized internationally as a gifted painter and a visionary artist. From his serene depictions of the Buddha’s
Shiva: Lord of the Dance recalls captivating ancient tales of kingly sacrifices, sinister plots, ghastly armies, spontaneous incinerations and plummeting rivers that threaten the planet. These are st
Following the bestselling Celestial Gallery, comes a portable alter and beautifully oversized meditation cards which include new and inspired insights, prayers and blessings from the wisdom journals
Seven years, seven continents, and thirty countries, from the African savannah to the barrios of Los Angeles, from New Zealand to Egypt, and Brazil to Burkina Faso, Chris Rainier documented the tradi
Presented for the first time in a collection of museum quality postcards, these fantastic celestials include compassionate buddhas on their lotus seats and wrathful fire goddesses in dragon-filled rea
Opening the oversized pages of Celestial Gallery is akin to entering a grand museum. This impressive, high-quality production features White Tara, Green Tara, the Medicine Buddha, and many other cele
Once every 12 years, Jupiter enters Aries and the sun enters Capricorn. According to the Vedas this astral conjunction provides a prime opportunity for spiritual enlightenment. To celebrate this event
Elephant-headed and big-bellied, mischievous and sweet, the god Ganesh is one of the most familiar faces in the world. But why does he have the head of an elephant? Set in the Himalayas in a time of
Ever wish you could look at someone's hand and know right away if they'd make a good business partner, or for that matter, a good lover? When properly understood, the human hand is an unsurpassed tool
Mandala postcard books feature some of the best contemporary spiritual art to come out of India. This season's offerings include images of the many faces of Hinduism's gods and goddesses.
From the kingdom of Ayodhya to the isle of Lanka, we are transported to a land that has inspired morality and spiritual tradition for thousands of years. On the eve if his enthronement, Rama, the bel
India's most popular wisdom book, the Bhagavad Gita, proves to be surprisingly relevant and inspirational in today's world. Carefully selected quotes from this timeless classic shed light on such top
Mandala postcard books feature some of the best contemporary spiritual art to come out of India. This title includes images of the many faces of Hinduism's gods and goddesses. 2002 Benjamin Franklin A
Drawn from a series of wildly popular cookbooks down under, international culinary celebrity and Australia-based Kurma Dasa presents practical versions of the world's greatest vegetarian cuisine in th
Mandala presents an exotic collection of Gods and Goddesses artwork in this fabulous card deck. Each card highlights a particular deity of the Hindu pantheon and provides corresponding mantras, medit
From the kingdom of Ayodhya to the isle of Lanka, we are transported to a land that has inspired morality and spiritual tradition for thousands of years. Rama, the king of Ayodya, comes to life throu
