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Soft cover. Condizione: As New. A Foreigner is the story of a young man who is detached, almost estranged, a man who sees himself as a stranger, an alien wherever he goes or lives- in Kenya where he was born, in UK and USA where he was a student and in India where he finally settles dow 192 pp.

Thematic essays which brilliantly trace the evolution and development of the pluralistic Indian religious tradition 168 pp.

Does your mind wander when you think through a problem Instead of creative leaps are you confronted with mental blocks Perhaps you need to exercise your mind the way you condition your body The author shows you how to strengthen flex tone and coordinate your mental muscles and eliminate mental flab 232 pp.

Stretch your thinking break loose and move out and become the person you have always wanted to be Your dreams are not unattainable Whoever dares to try can never be a total failure writes Robert H Schuller the worlds leading proponent of Possibility Thinking What you are going to be is a decision you make Believe in yourself Accept this positive faith building challenge and make the most out of your life Discover the power of self confidence dignity and pride to achieve the impossible 216 pp.

This book will help you understand why you behave the way you do By following the 12 tried and true steps outlined in the book you can begin a life long journey towards mental peace optimistic outlook and great relationships 216 pp.

Kundalini represents the cosmic vital energy lying dormant in the human body coiled around the base of the spine like a serpent asleep When roused Kundalini rises through the sushumna the hairline duct rising through the spinal cord like a streak of lightning carrying with her the vital energy of the body to join her divine spouse Shiva in the last or seventh center in the brain The book Kundalini is an extraordinary autobiographical account of what happens in the body and mind when Kundalini gets aroused It describes the dangers and difficulties of the spiritual path and the intense pressure it can exert on the physical body The practice involves classic poses breath coordination of breath and movement meditation 208 pp.

Everyday is a new beginning All your yesterdays ended last night This day is absolutely new Youve never lived it before What an opportunity Begin each day on the right foot All of us need some kind of a daily lift to keep us going with full energy and enthusiasm And perhaps nothing is more effective that a motivating and inspiring thought For many years Dr Peale made it a practice to insert in his mind every day some inspiring thought and visualize it as seeping into his consciousness His personal experience has been that such thoughts gradually permeate and affect attitudes Sometimes he call them spirit lifters for they do just that And spirit lifting is needed by all of us Brief in format but colossal in impact each of the spirit lifters stories anecdotes and wise sayings pack as inspirational wallop that will leave a lasting impact They will dispel your doubts and fears brighten each day of your life This book presents 365 upbeat and positive thoughts If you begin to feel down take up the book and read one thought that day And if one isnt enough read a few more of them 216 pp.

You are greater than you think you are No matter who you are or how old once you begin to see yourself as an exceptional person your potential begins to blossom 168 pp.

Imaging is positive thinking carried one step further If you consistently picture the best not the worst happening to you powerful forces will work to bring it about this is the central theme and message of this book What is imagined in your mind tends to actualize itself Thus put imaging to work and your self image will expand and grow that is the sequence first the germ of the idea then the image of the idea then the energy and determination to clothe it with reality and finally the triumphant reality 240 pp.

The power of the plus factor a power that can change you dramatically into an entirely new person one who is stronger more confident better balanced more energetic more resilient more capable of coping with the ever increasing complexity of modern living Through the actual experiences of men and women who have reinvented their lives Dr Peale shows how you can develop the inner potential of plus factor to transform your life and win success 248 pp.

Herbs have always contributed a great deal to promoting health. And they still do. According to WHO estimates, the use of herbal remedies exceeds that of modern drugs by two or three times. Confronted with solid scientific evidence, the scientists are rediscovering the efficacy of nature's simple remedies based on herbs commonly available in most kitchens, gardens or with the neighborhood grocery shops. Combining traditional wisdom with scientific principles, the book provides safe and effective herbal remedies for treating over 75 health problems. 184 pp.

Reversing Back Pain is the only back care book you will ever need Whether you are choosing preventive exercises recovering from a slipped disc or considering professional help this is as good a personal guide you can ever get The book covers Little sec 166 pp.

Everyday we are bombarded with countless demands on our energy - hurry frustration sleep deprivation poor nutrition stress and so on To feel good we engage in intensive fitness programs sports and radical diets These high energy use activities actually take a toll on our health accelerating the aging process making us more susceptible to illness and shortening our livesBased on scientific research called Metabolic Theory The Joy of Laziness reveals why the speed at which we live affects our energy and longevity The authors include quizzes to help evaluate stress levels life energy and physical well-being They also share advice on how we could all get a little more relaxation protect ourselves from energy thieves and rediscover the health - and joy - of laziness 160 pp.

As an example of woman-centric literature which faithfully portrays its social milieu and era The Second Wife stands in its own class The novel marks the progress of the literary revolution generated by Premchand whereby realism and social relevance replaced the fantasy genre as central themes in Hindi literatureCharming and cultivated the 15-year old Nirmala is married off to a middle-aged lawyer with three children Human emotions like suspicion compassion jealousy regret anger and insecurity interplay with each other to give the novel its own ruthless logic which carries it forward to the ultimate tragedy 208 pp.

A large percentage of people today suffer from tension headaches from stress chronic backache from hours of desk work sprains and strains from weekend sports injuries from accidents and painful joints and muscles due to over exertion aging or inactivity The book introduces you to simple effective techniques you can use while relaxing in your shower bath or hot tub to mitigate pain and strengthen aching muscles And they take only a few minutes to do You will learn to save your bad back by using a combination of gentle massage exercise and stretching When you blend these soothing healing qualities of hot water you will enjoy the age-old benefits of spa treatment right in your own bathroom 152 pp.

Acupuncture one of the oldest most commonly used medical procedures in the world originated in China more than 5000 years ago It is used extensively for a variety of medical purposes ranging from the prevention and treatment of disease to relieving pain a 192 pp.

Get younger and healthier Turn back the clock on aging with the latest and most critical information provided in this book The point of the book is to inspire the reader to take a holistic approach to beauty - one that respects who they are on the inside and the outside This book is a comprehensive guide to skin care all the many products and procedures available and an invaluable guide for anyone man or woman who cares about their skin andor aging It is in an easy to read A to Z format listing aging problems remedies and procedures the preventive measures as well as treatment options their advantages and disadvantages etc and contains subjects such as dark circles waxing hair loss skin types masks to surgical options 136 pp.

Back pain is essentially a lifestyle disorder Getting better often means overcoming mental blocks The only worthwhile aim is to be fully mobile totally active and completely free of back pain This is a realistic goal and if we care passionately about the final result this book tells us how to achieve it There are over a hundred different causes for back pain some well known while others less so This book explains the genesis of various problems and how to prevent them more important it describes treatments and remedies for a lifetime of relief from back ache and sciatica without in majority of cases surgery or prolonged hospital treatment 176 pp.

Umrao Jan Ada is perhaps one of the most enigmatic and forgotten female figures in South Asian Literature The question of her existence her beauty her scholarly abilities and her poetic gift remain a mystery The book is an account of Umraos life as a Lucknawi courtesan a nautch girl delivered in first person by Umrao herself and documented by a close friend Written more than a hundred years ago the novel recreates the gracious ambience of old Lucknow and takes the reader on a fascinating journey through the palaces of wealthy nawabs the hideouts of the colorful vagabonds and the luxurious abodes of the citys courtesans 232 pp.

Rogets Thesaurus is a much useful work for the users of English all over the world and the present version is a thoroughly revised and improved edition aiming at the modern user While retaining the original structure with 6 sections and 1000 head words all antiquated words and phrases have been removed and substituted with words in current usage Many duplications have also been removed 314 pp.

Have you ever wondered How is it that some people sit in the sun looking at sour apples and the others whistle in the rain How is it that there are people who as soon as they open their eyes see something wrong and others discover spontaneous joy in little things You too can choose to be happy and whistle in the rain You too can discover the joy of living of being alive Happiness is a set of attitudes 224 pp.

Mathematics is indeed fun as this little book testifies This book presents a unique collection of mathematical ideas theories theorems conjectures rules facts equations formulas paradoxes fallacies and puzzles with short simple and witty explanation that require no background in mathematics It is peppered with anecdotes quotes limericks and poems showing the quirky and amusing side of mathematics and of people who have added in the words of Roger Bacon 1214 92 things to this world which cannot be made known without knowledge of mathematics 168 pp.

In this treasury Dr Peale has collected the powerful thoughts of great men anecdotes about remarkable people and the best of inspired writing from around the world Every page is designed to help you get outside the limited confines of your own world and personal interests to become a participant in the affairs of men and to join with others in creating a better way of life The deeper purpose is to help overcome anxiety to assist living with peace of mind and to provide a source of courage and faith in everyday life 248 pp.

Victims of mediocrity are self made says Dr Peale If you send out negative thoughts negative thoughts will return If you send out robust thoughts of faith hope and optimism positive thoughts will come surging back Dr Peale tells you how to get powerful results from positive thoughts and offers exciting remedies for turning self doubt into self esteem and achieving your goals When you understand why you havent achieved the success you want you can look forward to fresh dreams and bigger challenges You can overcome obstacles to your success and be a winner no matter what has been holding you back 168 pp.

Norman Vincent Peale has changed countless lives with his uplifting and practical spiritual advice In this bestseller he shares daily inspirational nuggets of wisdom gleaned from over fifty years of his writings and speeches His message is simple The key to happiness and success are faith in oneself faith in others and faith in God He calls this concept Positive Thinking According to Dr Peale by sincerely and persistently applying the principles illustrated in these daily devotionals we can experience an amazing improvement within ourselves and positive change in the circumstances in which we live We can have improved relationships and become more self confident We can enjoy peace of mind improved health and never ceasing flow of energy 256 pp.

Joy and enthusiasm Peale points out are eminently cultivable qualities and they are the basic ingredients of a good life These qualities have changed the lives of countless people and now they can and will change yours 224 pp.

According to the author we are what we think We feel what we want Whatever the mind expects it finds We can be positive or negative enthusiastic or dull active or passive The key lies in making a start A start with positive speaking The start is like all beginnings first a child then an adult first kindergarten then ultimately the university first a duffer then an accomplished golfer So the person who deeply desires to be rid of negative thought habits and become a positive thinker must humble himself to the status of a beginner as a music student starts with finger exercises Speak in Positives The first step is a simple one stop speaking in negatives or in an indifferent lukewarm way Instead begin to speak in positives How we speak has a profound determination on how we think Choose to be Happy As you awaken say aloud I have two choices for this day to be happy or to be unhappy and I choose to be happy Remember this important fact that the mind will ultimately obey all your commands when spoken firmly and authoritatively Affirm the Good Look for every opportunity during the day to speak the good word to say something hopeful and optimistic to everyone you contact Insert a positive into all conversations To sum up speak always in positive terms never talk negatively or in a half-hearted way for in so doing you tend to develop negativism in your thoughts By the process of positive speaking you will in time become a positive thinker 160 pp.

A masterly review of the evolving relationship between religion science and culture and the need to create a spiritual unity which will transcend and sustain the material unity of the world order 120 pp.

Headaches like other pain alert us that something is wrong And we must act They are our bodys message telling us that we need to change the way we live Stress allergies low blood sugar mental tension eye strain hormonal changes wrong posture and sinus pro 128 pp.

There are over 50 vitamins minerals and amino acids that can keep you healthy and fit Your body needs only small amounts of these vitamins and minerals But because what the body manufactures is often not enough these must be obtained from diet and from supplements While most books provide limited information this book shares complete information that you are ever likely to need about vitamins minerals and amino acids A balanced diet is the most sensible way of getting sufficient quantity of these nutrients The rich and natural sources of all nutrients are listed individually to help you choose easily 216 pp.