In this unique & important book & now celebrating its 10th year one of the world's great spiritual leaders offers his practical wisdom & advice on how we can overcome everyday human problems & achieve lasting happiness. The Art of Happiness is a highly accessible guide for a western audience combining the Dalai Lama's eastern spiritual tradition with Dr Howard C. Cutler's western perspective. Covering all key areas of human experience they apply the principles of Tibetan Buddhism to everyday problems & reveal how one can find balance & complete spiritual & mental freedom. For many who wish to understand more about the Dalai Lama's approach to living there has never been a book which brings his beliefs so vividly into the real world. ...

This will be the first book by the Dalai Lama written to appeal to a general audience & focusing on the practical application of his spiritual values. The Dalai Lamas commentary is amplified & augmented from a contemporary western perspective by psychiatrist Howard Cutler to make this a genuinely accessible self-help guide. Addressing every kind of daily problem the subjects covered include: the sources of happiness; desire & greed; marriage & romance; resolving conflict; facing our suffering; overcoming fear & anxiety; anger & hatred; honesty & self-confidence; finding balance. ...

Of the many Dalai Lama titles on sale THE ART OF HAPPINESS
- written with western psychiatrist Howard Cutler
- is by far the

...

A poignant & inspirational love story set in Burma The Art of Hearing Heartbeats spans the decades between the 1950s & the present. When a successful New York lawyer suddenly disappears without a trace neither his wife nor his daughter Julia has any idea where he might be
- until they find a love letter he wrote many years ago to a Burmese woman they have never heard of. Intent on solving the mystery & coming to terms with her fathers past Julia decides to travel to the village where the woman lived. There she uncovers a tale of unimaginable hardship resilience & passion that will change her life once more.
...

From the studio that brought you Shrek" " Madagascar" & " Kung-Fu Panda" comes " How to Train Your Dragon"
- an adventure comedy
...

Hypnotic Regression Therapy or HRT is a type of hypnotherapy in which following the induction of a good trance state specialized suggestions are given to guide the client in reviewing & emotionally reframing earlier experiences that have either caused or contributed to the clients current symptoms. HRT is considered one of the most valuable hypnotherapy techniques available today yet it remains controversial partly due to inadequate training of psychotherapists & hypnotherapists which has contributed to numerous cases of false memory syndrome. In spite of the controversies hypnotherapists successfully use regression therapy to discover the core causes of a number of problems & help clients release their emotional attachments to those causes. Such successful release empowers clients to overcome certain problems rather than simply coping with them. For example people with a former fear of flying can now fly comfortably. This volume removes the fear of the dangers of mishandled hypnotic regression by presenting an organised client-centered approach. You will learn when & how to use HRT effectively. To help clients discover & release the causes of their problems & symptoms. The authors emphasize the importance of avoiding inappropriate leading & how to explain the risk of false memories to clients. They also clearly address the controversies about false memories & the handling of the emotional release that usually occurs during hypnotic regressions. Five phases of HRT are explored: preparation abreactions & release regression techniques to discover the cause (s) subconscious relearning & concluding the session. There is also a chapter on the controversial topic of past life regressions with potential explanations & ethical considerations. The authors also include case histories to illustrate the value of their client-centered approach to HRT. Additional background information is included that forms a foundation for client-centered hypnotherapy with specific objectives to accomplish that increase & the likelihood of lasting results. The book also discusses how HRT fits in with other appropriate forms of psychological therapy & why regression is a valuable tool for helping clients realise lasting results in overcoming psychological & psychosomatic symptoms after other techniques have failed. ...

This book is an opportunity for lovers of fine woodcarving to examine the work of one of the art form's living masters
- Ian Norbury
-

...

The beauty of illumination has been treasured from the Middle Ages to the present day. Now this invaluable book brings together all the skills & ideas you will ever need to create exquisite designs of your own. Patricia Carter shows how to enhance calligraphy texts & a host of other decorative items using watercolour & gouache. Seven complete alphabets are included to enable you to paint stunning capital letters & there are many glorious borders from classic styles to modern from simple to more intricate. History & nature are Patricias main source of inspiration & her enthusiasm will inspire artists & calligraphers alike to illuminate their work with colourful creative designs. This book

Includes:: borders alphabets decorative initials & monograms. The techniques include gilding stippling applying colour & shadowing. Learn how to create stylised floral ribbon & illustrated designs.

...

Drawing on her extensive experience as a teacher & practitioner Francoise Tellier-Loumagne has assembled a creative & inventive overview of stitches & fabrics both h&-knitted & machine-made presenting hundreds of sumptuous ways of working with yarn from silk thread to Shetland wool. Other books propose patterns to copy; this book uses basic patterns as points of departure opening up endless possibilities for sophisticated knitting designs. The book is organized by fabric types: simple knits jacquards fine jersey knits interlock open-work & many others. It covers hand knitting domestic machine knitting & industrial knitting explaining the relevant techniques & notation for each. The author encourages the reader to be innovative & to experiment with the various techniques drawing inspiration from the natural world & ones personal surroundings: pebbles on the sand autumn leaves snow sparkling in the sun weeds & grasses bending in the wind. Every type of stitch that she describes is accompanied by enlarged photos of the textiles detailed diagrams & written instructions. The yarns used here are highly textural & attractive which further encourages experimentation with yarn combinations & knitting techniques. The book will appeal to domestic knitters professional knit designers textile designers & students & be a source of inspiration to anyone working with or interested in knitted textiles. ...

In THE ART OF LEARNING Waitzkin offers an inside look at two of the worlds most intense subcultures while also sharing the principles at the core of his success. One must focus on long-term goals Waitzkin argues instead of the immediate thrill of victory or crush of defeat enduring the difficult periods that result in growth to reach higher levels of achievement. As the details of his life are unfolding Waitzkin explains how these principles apply to his own story creating a narrative that is as inspiring & instructional as it is gripping. ...