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Aubrey Clayton traces the history of how statistics went astray, beginning with the groundbreaking work of the 17th-century mathematician Jacob Bernoulli and winding through gambling, astronomy, and genetics. Clayton recounts the feuds among rival schools of statistics, exploring the surprisingly human problems that gave rise to the discipline and the all-too-human shortcomings that derailed it.

Huna philosophy is about learning to become a conscious co-creator with the universe. Hawaiian shaman King uses Kahuna healing methods to help us access the hidden energy of life, develop powers of concentration, and make friends with the deepest aspect of our being. Learn how your higher self, or aumakua, is contacted in the dream dimension. Get in touch with the mana, the hidden energy of life. Develop higher powers of concentration by utilizing the tikis, created images of sight, sound, and feeling in meditation.

Buddhist master Achaan Chah spent years meditating in a forest monastery of Thailand. This remarkable book reflects his simple and powerful message as well as the quiet, joyful Buddhist practice of dhudanga, or "everyday mindfulness", with profound insights for the West. 

In addition to his years of training with the Kahili family, Dr. King spent seven years in West Africa being trained in African shamanic traditions. Today he teaches people how to use shamanic healing techniques and uses his knowledge to help others discover their own creative power. Dr. Serge King shares the history of the Hawaiian Kahunas, an in-depth description of the mind-body connection, and the healing methods used to improve the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects of human life.

Susan Fleming appeared in three Broadway shows and twenty-eight films before she turned her back on a show business career she never really enjoyed or wanted. The role of her lifetime came when she married Harpo Marx in 1936. Together, they raised four adopted children and enjoyed one of Hollywood's happiest and most successful unions. But their twenty-year age difference made Susan a young widow in 1964. Her story is the counterpoint to the beloved and acclaimed Harpo Marx autobiography, Harpo Speaks! Susan's perspective provides a true look behind the curtain and details Harpo's last years.

Paul Thagard explores the physiological workings and metaphorical resonance of balance in the brain, the body, and society. He describes the neural mechanisms that keep bodies balanced and explains why their failures can result in nausea, falls, or vertigo. Thagard connects bodily balance with leading ideas in neuroscience, including the nature of consciousness. 

The search for inner peace is often met with what seems like a conflicting path—the irresistible pull of love and connection with others. Spiritual practice and loving connection with others can seem at cross-purposes.

In Preacher & Prayer, Bounds explains that prayer is the key to deeper, more impactful sermons as well as a life that is more genuine and modeled after Christ.  Focusing on anything else leads to superficial sermons, tainted intentions, and a weak understanding of God.  E.M. Bounds cites great men of God and their emphasis on consistent and intentional prayer.  A pastor’s prayer life should be always growing—gaining depth and knowledge in time spent with God.

The rulers’ mistakes are paid for with the blood of the people. This is shown in history both recent and ancient, time and time again. It was no different for an Austrian mountain farmer’s son who was thrown into the carnage of the Eastern Front. He was in the prime of his youth, and the German Reich was already close to losing the war. In ripe-old age, he remembers those dark hours that have haunted him throughout his life.

C S. Lewis stands as one of the most influential Christians of the twentieth century. His commitment to the life of the mind and the life of the heart is evident in classics like the Chronicles of Narnia and Mere Christianity―books that illustrate the unbreakable connection between rigorous thought and deep affection. This volume explores the man, his work, and his legacy―reveling in the truth at the heart of Lewis’s spiritual genius: God alone is the answer to our deepest longings and the source of our unending joy.

When we’re standing at the gravesite, death gives little closure and leaves many questions unanswered. Despite the common claim that “dying is just a natural part of life,“ people seem to avoid this unsettling subject more than ever. Yet the Bible doesn’t shy away from the reality of death. God’s Word has the answers we need to face the grave with confidence in our risen Redeemer. In this book, Dr. Guy Waters provides the Bible’s answers to essential questions about death, dying, and what comes after this life.

Case Lee embarks on an adrenaline-fueled quest filled with ancient secrets and lethal adversaries as he follows an age-old treasure trail packed with mystery. Tasked with recovering a fabled billion-dollar hoard, Case becomes entangled in a web of espionage and ruthless competitors. As he follows the trail of clues etched in long-ago history, danger lurks at every turn. From encounters with enigmatic Buddhist monks to unearthing secrets held by long-forgotten Russian fur traders, Case's journey evolves into a race against time and a battle for survival.

John Lennon called himself a working class hero. George Harrison was a working class mystic. Born in Liverpool as the son of a bus conductor and a shop assistant, for the first six years of his life he lived in a house with no indoor bathroom. This book gives an honest, in-depth view of his personal journey from his blue-collar childhood to his role as a world-famous spiritual icon.

When Case Lee is contracted to investigate a mysterious company and its secretive billionaire CEO in Hawaii, things quickly go sideways. The CEO, through unknown back channels, unleashes contract killers to eliminate a problem. A problem called Case Lee. Assassins flock. His family is in the crosshairs. Case calls on his former Delta teammates to lend a hand. In the course of protecting his family, one of the killers reveals the source of the bounty. A bounty that has dangled over the heads of Case and his three teammates for years. 

Former Delta operator Case Lee is contracted to extract a lost Swiss bio-prospector from Brazil, where he learns the scientist has vanished with an incredible organic substance that has the potential for genocide. Case is plunged into the pursuit of his life through dark rain forest and the gritty slums of Rio - where victory is defined by staying alive against ruthless spies, an underworld of drug dealers, and deep-shadow conspirators. 

The New Sustainability Advantage shows how the benefits of the "triple bottom line" can increase a typical company's profit by at least 51 to 81 percent within five years, depending on the company's size and industry sector, while avoiding risks that could jeopardize its financial wellbeing.

What is an ideal church, and how can you tell? How does it look different from other churches? More importantly, how does it act differently, especially in society? Many of us aren't sure how to answer those questions, even though we probably have some preconceived idea. But with this book, you don't have to wonder any more.

John Calvin, a man adored by some and maligned by others, stands as a legendary figure in Christian history. In Calvin on the Christian Life, professor Michael Horton offers us fresh insights into the Reformer’s personal piety and practical theology by allowing Calvin to speak in his own words.

Those who have an inward longing for light and truth will be pleased to find guidance from Geoffrey Hodson, famed clairvoyant and mystic. Divine wisdom has always been available, says Hodson. It was taught in the Mystery Schools of our ancient ancestors, and its gateway is still open to contemporary seekers. Topics include karma and reincarnation, initiation and discipleship, and so much more! Embrace a new world of inquiry, thought, and experience on your spiritual quest. 

A global battle for the world’s most precious material. Deadly events swirl under the watchful eyes of spies and a ruthless billionaire. With thousands of lives at stake, a reluctant Case Lee enters the scene. Never bet against the little guy. It was a low-key investigation. Until signals flared that danger lay ahead with people’s lives a throw-away commodity.