An illustrated introduction to the history of Buddhism through teachings on its relevance today and simple meditation practices.There is only one moment in time when it is essential to awaken. That mo
In times of massive economic inequity, why do so many Americans consider themselves mentally ill? Exploring the psychological effects of debt, foreclosure, and unemployment, this book shows how our me
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Why isn't all life pond-scum? Why are there multimillion-celled, long-lived monsters like us, built from tens of thousands of cooperating genes? Mark Ridley presents a new explanation of how complex
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Words and numbers, colors and shapes all come alive in this wonderful, whimsical new collection from Kent Salisbury, creator of the best-selling series Pop into Phonics(tm). Combining teacher-approved
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