Random House New Releases - Body Mind and Spirit - Between November 29, 2008 and December 29, 2009.

Cosmic Coupling by Starsky and Cox

2009-12-29T00:30:00-05:00

Cosmic Coupling The Sextrology of Relationships
Written by Starsky and Cox

Cosmic Coupling is a fun, fast-paced exploration of every possible relationship between star signs, both straight and gay, from the authors’ unique sextrological perspective. With rich knowledge, expert wordsmithing, and signature wry humor, celebrity cosmic consultants Stella Starsky + Quinn Cox delve into the specific rules of attraction inherent in each bond and the perks and pitfalls particular to each partnership. Whether addressing enduring alliances or fleeting dalliances, Starsky + Cox don’t shy away from the juicier bits in profiling the romantic and sexual nature of each star-sign combination on the astrological block. Smart, sexy, and sophisticated, with a wink, Cosmic Coupling profiles couples in a threefold manner:

•   Chemistry—describes the sparks, clashes, and underlying motivations of the couple’s mutual attraction
•   Compatibility—depicts the relationship needs of each sign and explains how the pair best meshes
•   Carnality—details the sexual dynamics of the bond, right on down to the nitty-gritty

With a profound understanding of astrology and human psychology, original insights drawn from ancient, literary, and pop archetypes, and a frankly intelligent, frequently funny delivery, Cosmic Coupling illuminates the dynamics of one’s (and others’) existing relationships and guides any singles seeking Mr. and/or Ms. Right, while giving the phrase “starry-eyed lovers” a whole, spicy new meaning.

Cosmic Coupling by Starsky and Cox

2009-12-29T00:30:00-05:00

Cosmic Coupling The Sextrology of Relationships
Written by Starsky and Cox

Why Is God Laughing? by Mike Myers

2009-12-29T00:30:00-05:00

Why Is God Laughing? The Path to Joy and Spiritual Optimism
Written by Deepak Chopra
Foreword by Mike Myers

In this refreshing new take on spirituality, bestselling author Deepak Chopra uses a fictional tale of a comedian and his unlikely mentor to show us a path back to hope, joy, and even enlightenment—with a lot of laughter along the way.

Meet Mickey Fellows. A successful L.A. comedian, he’s just a regular guy, with his fair share of fears, egocentricities, and addictions. After his father’s death, Mickey meets a mysterious stranger named Francisco, who changes his life forever. The two begin an ongoing discussion about the true nature of being. Reluctantly at first, Mickey accepts the stranger’s help and starts to explore his own life in an effort to answer the riddles Francisco poses. Mickey starts to look at those aspects of himself that he has hidden behind a wall of wisecracks all his life. Eventually Mickey realizes that authentic humor opens him up to the power of spirit—allowing him to finally make real connections with people.

After taking the reader on a journey with Mickey, Chopra then spells out the lessons that Mickey’s story imparts to us: ten reasons to be optimistic, even in our challenging world. Chopra believes that the healthiest response to life is laughter from the heart, and even in the face of global turmoil, we can cultivate an internal sense of optimism. Rich with humor and practical advice, Why Is God Laughing? shows us without a doubt that there is always a reason to be grateful, that every possibility holds the promise of abundance, and that obstacles are simply opportunities in disguise. In the end, we really don’t need a reason to be happy. The power of happiness lies within each of us, just waiting to be unleashed. And Mickey Fellows’s journey shows us the way.

From the Hardcover edition.

The SELF, Improved by Donald Spector

2009-12-22T00:30:00-05:00

The SELF, Improved The Scientific Way To Get What You Want
Written by Donald Spector

It is never too late to change. In fact, the ability to change--to improve--is one of humankind’s most precious gifts, and one of its strongest motivators.

The Self, Improved helps you first recognize what it is you want most from life, and then it enables you to develop an action plan to get there. With small, easy to accomplish goals, even the loftiest of dreams are possible.

Featuring advice on everything from securing the job interview to communicating with others in networking and social situations, The Self, Improved has all the tools you need to make a change for the better. Other topics include:
*Career Change
*Business Etiquette and Conflict Resolution Skills
*Time and Money Management
*Health and Exercise

Based on life experience acquired in nearly three decades of advising the world's most powerful leaders, author Donald Spector's advice is firmly rooted in his own success and his unique, real-world understanding of the human condition. The Self, Improved will bring to light all that you need to move forward, no matter where you are in life.

The Circle of Fire by P.J. Mazumdar

2009-12-15T00:30:00-05:00

The Circle of Fire The Metaphysics of Yoga
Written by P.J. Mazumdar

The Circle of Fire examines the eternal metaphysical questions “What is God?” and “What is the purpose of life?” The book discusses the answers to these questions given by Western science and different schools of Indian thought, specifically detailing the answers to be found in India's two most developed atheistic traditions, Hinduism and Buddhism.

Representative of a generation of Indians who have grown up with the best in scientific education and spiritual values, author P.J. Mazumdar takes a hard look at religion, science, and how two seemingly divergent bodies of knowledge can be brought together. Like Deepak Chopra a generation earlier, Mazumdar is both a medical doctor and a member of a family steeped in Hindu tradition, and is therefore well-placed to elucidate ancient Indian philosophy to the modern analytical mind. Acknowledging the metaphysical insights to be found in both Western science and Eastern spirituality, Mazumdar pays special attention to the highest school of philosophy of Hinduism, Advaita, and its application to practical spirituality through the teachings and practice of Yoga.

The book takes its structure from the Vedas, and is similarly divided into Jnanakanda (Knowledge) and Karmakanda (Actions); the first part examines the body of knowledge from European and Indian sources addressing the question of God and the second part looks at practical ways of applying this knowledge through different schools of Hindu and Buddhist philosophy. The book explores the purest form of nondual Hindu philosophy, Advaita, and points out how the theories underpinning Buddhism and Advaita, although they appear to contradict each other, are the only theories that remain consistent with the findings of modern science. The author makes the brave assertion that ultimately one or the other will be the theory realized by science as the ultimate metaphysical truth.

Like other books on the meeting of science and spirituality (Fritzjof Capra's 80s classic The Tao of Physics) and the necessity of a scientifically compatible notion of God (Richard Dawkin's The God Delusion), The Circle of Fire is ambitious in scope and a challenging, rewarding read.

The Power of Birthdays, Stars & Numbers by Saffi Crawford

2009-11-25T00:30:00-05:00

The Power of Birthdays, Stars & Numbers The Complete Personology Reference Guide
Written by Saffi Crawford and Geraldine Sullivan

The most complete, comprehensive birthday forecast available--synthesizing the secrets of astrology, numerology, and fixed stars!

In this delightfully addictive, wholly accessible book, two skilled astrologers guide you toward greater psychological insight, self-awareness, and a keen understanding of your unique position in the universe. Packed with an extraordinary wealth of knowledge and clear, easy-to-interpret graphs and charts, The Power of Birthdays, Stars and Numbers provides:

¸  BIRTHDAY FORECASTS--366 profiles--one for each day of the year--reveal your positive and negative personality traits, career strengths, tips on love and relationships, your secret self, your best days for romance and friendship, potential fatal attractions, famous people who share your birthday, and much more!

INCLUDING!

¸  FIXED STARS--Though astrologers have used fixed stars for centuries, now the general public can reap the rewards of this classic method for enlightenment. The stars that line the heavens radiate great power, depending on your date of birth. You'll learn your primary fixed star plus those that influence your astrological chart.

¸  NUMEROLOGICAL PROFILES--Discover the importance of the nine basic numbers, and learn how to calculate your holistic number (which reveals your life purpose) and your personal year number (which sheds light on what specific lessons a particular year has in store for you).

Travel beyond the twelve signs of the zodiac and tap into The Power of Birthdays, Stars and Numbers. You hold centuries of wisdom in your hands.

From the Trade Paperback edition.

Taoist Breathing for Tai Chi and Meditation by Bruce Frantzis

2009-11-24T00:30:00-05:00

Taoist Breathing for Tai Chi and Meditation Twenty-Four Exercises to Reduce Stress, Build Mental Stamina, and Improve Your Health
Written by Bruce Frantzis
Narrated by Bruce Frantzis

Breathing can transform your life and make you a healthier, more relaxed human being. Dr. Bruce Frantzis has developed a Longevity Breathing program from traditional Taoist breathing methods to help you improve lung capacity, massage your internal organs, and relax your nerves with each breath.

Progression of 24 Sessions
Bruce Frantzis leads you through a progression of 24 sessions that help you extend the length of your breath and fully bring oxygen to the back and sides of your lungs, areas rarely engaged by shallow breathers.

CD-1 teaches you to feel your breath and avoid holding your breath. Next, you learn how to inhale into different parts of your body to strengthen and massage your internal organs and spine. In CD-2, Dr. Frantzis takes you further by teaching you how to lengthen your breath. Taoist breathing techniques enable you to become aware of your emotions and deepen your meditative focus.

This CD set is a companion to the breathing lessons in the TAO Meditation series: Relaxing into Your Being, The Great Stillness and TAO of Letting Go.

Where Pharaohs Dwell by Patricia Cori

2009-11-24T00:30:00-05:00

Where Pharaohs Dwell One Mystic's Journey Through the Gates of Immortality
Written by Patricia Cori

Trade Paperback, 264 pages | North Atlantic Books | Body, Mind & Spirit - Mythical Civilizations; Body, Mind & Spirit - Gaia & Earth Energies; Body, Mind & Spirit - ESP (Clairvoyance, Precognition, Telepathy) | $16.95 | November 24, 2009 | 978-1-55643-830-1 (1-55643-830-3)

In this thought-provoking book, Patricia Cori takes time from her channeled work as the Scribe to the Speakers of the Sirian High Council to focus on her past-life experiences in ancient Egypt. The book begins dramatically with the traumatic recall of a past Egyptian life, when Cori relives a horrifying death by suffocation—from being buried alive. This experience propels her on a journey of exploration into the question of human immortality, leading her back to Egypt where she unravels the origins of the ancient Egyptians’ obsession with the resurrection of the soul.

Cori’s discoveries reveal new perspectives on Egyptian mysteries, new timelines as to the beginnings of the civilization, and controversial ideas that link the earliest Egyptian cultures with even earlier civilizations, such as that of Atlantis. As she returns to sites of her former lives, Cori begins to receive messages through which she relives the past-life regression, guiding her to discover secrets of the ancient Egyptians. Finally, she travels beyond the veil of illusions into the “otherworld” of possibilities that lies beyond physical existence. This exciting book weaves strands of science, history, and metaphysics into a shimmering tapestry of personal discovery.

Quantum Healing by Deepak Chopra, M.D.

2009-11-18T00:30:00-05:00

Quantum Healing Exploring the Frontiers of Mind Body Medicine
Written by Deepak Chopra

Here is an extraordinary new approach to healing by an extraordinary physician-writer -- a book filled with the mystery, wonder, and hope of people who have experienced seemingly miraculous recoveries from cancer and other serious illnesses.

Dr. Deepak Chopra, a respected New England endocrinologist, began his search for answers when he saw patients in his own practice who completely recovered after being given only a few months to live. In the mid-1980's he returned to his native India to explore Aruyveda, humanities most ancient healing tradition. Now he has brought together the current research of Wetern medicine, neuoscience, and physics with the insights of Ayurvedic theory to show that the human body is controlled by a "network of intelligence" grounded in quantum reality. Not a superficial psychological state, this intelligence lies deep enough to change the basic pattenrs that design our physiology -- with the potential to defeat cancer, heart disease, and even aging itself. in this inspiring and pioneering work, Dr. Chopra offers us both a fascinating intellectual journey and a deeply moving chronicle of hope and healing.

From the Trade Paperback edition.

The Eleven Eternal Principles by Carmen Harra

2009-11-17T00:30:00-05:00

The Eleven Eternal Principles Accessing the Divine Within
Written by Carmen Harra

For the millions of spiritual seekers looking for achievable rules to live by in this lifetime, the concept of healing personal karma to affect change in global karma is especially timely.

Dr. Harra's message is uplifting, comforting, and all-inclusive at a time when many are struggling with the limiting and divisive strictures of dogma and doctrine. The Eleven Eternal Principles reveals simple, universal truths that will raise our consciousness, empower us to create a more harmonious and healthy world, and allow us to embrace a new age of enlightenment.

The Eleven Eternal Principles by Carmen Harra

2009-11-17T00:30:00-05:00

The Eleven Eternal Principles
Written by Carmen Harra

Barefoot on Holy Ground by Gloria Karpinski

2009-11-11T00:30:00-05:00

Barefoot on Holy Ground Twelve Lessons in Spiritual Craftsmanship
Written by Gloria Karpinski

Astrology for the Soul by Jan Spiller

2009-11-04T00:30:00-05:00

Astrology for the Soul
Written by Jan Spiller

Where Two Worlds Touch: Spiritual Rites of Passage by Gloria Karpinski

2009-11-04T00:30:00-05:00

Where Two Worlds Touch: Spiritual Rites of Passage
Written by Gloria Karpinski

The Cracking Tower by Jim DeKorne

2009-11-03T00:30:00-05:00

The Cracking Tower A Strategy for Transcending 2012
Written by Jim DeKorne

End-of-the-world paranoia has been with us since time immemorial. Now, with the end of the legendary Mayan “long count” calendar looming on December 21, 2012 and recent threats of a worldwide economic collapse triggering widespread apprehension and a search for answers, The Cracking Tower offers an arsenal of strategies to turn these fears into an opportunity for spiritual and personal growth.

Beginning with a lively memoir of the author’s experiences in the ’60s, the book goes on to explore apocalyptic thinking through perennial philosophy, shamanism, gnostic mysticism, the body as a vessel of consciousness (and death as “an extended out-of-body experience”), and psychedelics. Shaping the discussion is the fascinating metaphor of the cracking tower, an apparatus for distilling gasoline, as a vehicle for distilling our awareness. Rather than speculating on what might occur in 2012, DeKorne proposes vigilance of a more introspective sort. “The important thing,” he says, “is to ignore the finger and strive to comprehend the moon,” to see what our apocalyptic tendencies reveal about ourselves.

The Edgar Cayce Primer by Herbert Puryear

2009-10-21T00:30:00-05:00

The Edgar Cayce Primer Discovering the Path to Self Transformation
Written by Herbert Puryear

The Edgar Cayce story is one of the most compelling in inspirational literature. Over the course of forty years the Sleeping Prophet time and again closed his eyes, entered an altered state of consciousness, and spoke to the very heat and spirit of mankind on subjects such as health, healing, dreams, meditation, sexuality, and reincarnation. His more than 14,000 readings are preserved at the Association for Research and Enlightenment. And now, with the guidance of Edgar Cayce, we can learn how to mine our psychic strengths for happier and healthier lives. Here are the readings of The Sleeping Prophet, condensed and simplified--the wisdom to help us make the right decisions affecting all facets of our lives. Cayce speaks out on: The sources of psychic development, reincarnation, Karma and grace, dreams, meditation, prayer, personal health (including diet and exercises,) holistic healing, sexuality, spirituality, rejuvenation, religion, spiritual psychology, and much more. Cayce offers us the keys to insight, enlightenment, and total fulfillment.

From the Paperback edition.

A Path with Heart by Jack Kornfield

2009-10-21T00:30:00-05:00

A Path with Heart A Guide Through the Perils and Promises of Spiritual Life
Written by Jack Kornfield

The Raw Food Lifestyle by Ruthann Russo

2009-10-20T00:30:00-05:00

The Raw Food Lifestyle The Philosophy and Nutrition Behind Raw and Live Foods
Written by Ruthann Russo

Ruthann Russo has been a vegetarian and vegan for more than 20 years, and in 2007 became a passionate raw-food enthusiast. She brings that passion to the pages of this comprehensive introduction to raw and live food. In simple, encouraging language, she conveys a wealth of information, from the philosophy of raw-food nutrition, to how it affects the body, to how to transition from a regular diet to one that promotes physical, emotional, and spiritual health.

Using examples from her own life, Russo lays out a practical plan for making the switch that starts with realizing the need to change one’s diet (and health), and then stresses small dietary changes to discover what raw foods work, and assessing reactions. She profiles cacao, raw sweeteners, water, pH level of foods, juices versus smoothies, salt, the process of dehydrating food, garlic and onions, and overall food preparation. Russo highlights what supplements (superfoods, vitamins, green products) to include in the diet. She emphasizes the spiritual aspects of the movement as well, exploring meditation, yoga, Buddhism, peacefulness, and fasting.

Shamanic Astrology by Lucy Harmer

2009-10-20T00:30:00-05:00

Shamanic Astrology Understanding Your Spirit Animal Sign
Written by Lucy Harmer

Western-based astrology has a provocative counterpart in the Native American medicine wheel, with a spirit animal equivalent for each sign of the zodiac. In this thoughtful book, Lucy Harmer shows readers how to find the spirit animal that corresponds to their birth sign. She provides detailed descriptions of the strengths and weaknesses of each of the twelve spirit animals—for example, falcon is enthusiastic and adventurous but can be impulsive and impatient, while deer is sociable and eloquent but can be lazy and superficial. Once readers determine their spirit animal, they can better understand their relationships with family, friends, and associates. Readers can also discover those people who are part of their animal clan and the various compatibilities and incompatibilities between all the spirit animals. They will be able to uncover the hidden treasures of their personalities and their secret talents, as well as the color, plant, and totem stone corresponding to each spirit animal. For readers who want to take shamanic astrology to the next level, the book includes the first complete lunar calendar for the Northern and Southern Hemispheres to help them determine their spirit animal rising sign and discover how the moon influences their daily life.

Synchronicity by David Peat

2009-10-14T00:30:00-05:00

Synchronicity The Bridge Between Matter and Mind
Written by David Peat

Random House New Releases - Body Mind and Spirit - Between November 29, 2008 and December 29, 2009.

Cosmic Coupling by Starsky and Cox

Cosmic Coupling The Sextrology of RelationshipsWritten by Starsky and Cox

Cosmic Coupling by Starsky and Cox

Cosmic Coupling The Sextrology of RelationshipsWritten by Starsky and Cox

Why Is God Laughing? by Mike Myers

Why Is God Laughing? The Path to Joy and Spiritual OptimismWritten by Deepak Chopra Foreword by Mike Myers

The SELF, Improved by Donald Spector

The SELF, Improved The Scientific Way To Get What You WantWritten by Donald Spector

The Circle of Fire by P.J. Mazumdar

The Circle of Fire The Metaphysics of YogaWritten by P.J. Mazumdar

The Power of Birthdays, Stars & Numbers by Saffi Crawford

The Power of Birthdays, Stars & Numbers The Complete Personology Reference GuideWritten by Saffi Crawford and Geraldine Sullivan

Taoist Breathing for Tai Chi and Meditation by Bruce Frantzis

Taoist Breathing for Tai Chi and Meditation Twenty-Four Exercises to Reduce Stress, Build Mental Stamina, and Improve Your HealthWritten by Bruce Frantzis Narrated by Bruce Frantzis

Where Pharaohs Dwell by Patricia Cori

Where Pharaohs Dwell One Mystic's Journey Through the Gates of ImmortalityWritten by Patricia Cori

Quantum Healing by Deepak Chopra, M.D.

Quantum Healing Exploring the Frontiers of Mind Body MedicineWritten by Deepak Chopra

The Eleven Eternal Principles by Carmen Harra

The Eleven Eternal Principles Accessing the Divine WithinWritten by Carmen Harra

The Eleven Eternal Principles by Carmen Harra

The Eleven Eternal Principles Written by Carmen Harra

Barefoot on Holy Ground by Gloria Karpinski

Barefoot on Holy Ground Twelve Lessons in Spiritual CraftsmanshipWritten by Gloria Karpinski

Astrology for the Soul by Jan Spiller

Astrology for the Soul Written by Jan Spiller

Where Two Worlds Touch: Spiritual Rites of Passage by Gloria Karpinski

Where Two Worlds Touch: Spiritual Rites of Passage Written by Gloria Karpinski

The Cracking Tower by Jim DeKorne

The Cracking Tower A Strategy for Transcending 2012Written by Jim DeKorne

The Edgar Cayce Primer by Herbert Puryear

The Edgar Cayce Primer Discovering the Path to Self TransformationWritten by Herbert Puryear

A Path with Heart by Jack Kornfield

A Path with Heart A Guide Through the Perils and Promises of Spiritual LifeWritten by Jack Kornfield

The Raw Food Lifestyle by Ruthann Russo

The Raw Food Lifestyle The Philosophy and Nutrition Behind Raw and Live FoodsWritten by Ruthann Russo

Shamanic Astrology by Lucy Harmer

Shamanic Astrology Understanding Your Spirit Animal SignWritten by Lucy Harmer

Synchronicity by David Peat

Synchronicity The Bridge Between Matter and MindWritten by David Peat

Cosmic Coupling The Sextrology of Relationships
Written by Starsky and Cox

Cosmic Coupling The Sextrology of Relationships
Written by Starsky and Cox

Why Is God Laughing? The Path to Joy and Spiritual Optimism
Written by Deepak Chopra
Foreword by Mike Myers

The SELF, Improved The Scientific Way To Get What You Want
Written by Donald Spector

The Circle of Fire The Metaphysics of Yoga
Written by P.J. Mazumdar

The Power of Birthdays, Stars & Numbers The Complete Personology Reference Guide
Written by Saffi Crawford and Geraldine Sullivan

Taoist Breathing for Tai Chi and Meditation Twenty-Four Exercises to Reduce Stress, Build Mental Stamina, and Improve Your Health
Written by Bruce Frantzis
Narrated by Bruce Frantzis

Where Pharaohs Dwell One Mystic's Journey Through the Gates of Immortality
Written by Patricia Cori

Quantum Healing Exploring the Frontiers of Mind Body Medicine
Written by Deepak Chopra

The Eleven Eternal Principles Accessing the Divine Within
Written by Carmen Harra

The Eleven Eternal Principles
Written by Carmen Harra

Barefoot on Holy Ground Twelve Lessons in Spiritual Craftsmanship
Written by Gloria Karpinski

Astrology for the Soul
Written by Jan Spiller

Where Two Worlds Touch: Spiritual Rites of Passage
Written by Gloria Karpinski

The Cracking Tower A Strategy for Transcending 2012
Written by Jim DeKorne

The Edgar Cayce Primer Discovering the Path to Self Transformation
Written by Herbert Puryear

A Path with Heart A Guide Through the Perils and Promises of Spiritual Life
Written by Jack Kornfield

The Raw Food Lifestyle The Philosophy and Nutrition Behind Raw and Live Foods
Written by Ruthann Russo

Shamanic Astrology Understanding Your Spirit Animal Sign
Written by Lucy Harmer

Synchronicity The Bridge Between Matter and Mind
Written by David Peat