Autumn is the time for students to return to school, leaving the rest of us looking for extracurricular reading to satisfy our curious minds. Once again, our authors and editors have delivered an amazingly diverse set of titles this season. Whether you’d like to learn about psychology, martial arts, science fiction, spirituality, poetry, anatomy, metaphysics, health, religion, cooking, or art history, this fall there’s something for everyone.
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-SEPTEMBER-
Black Belt Karate
By Chris Thompson
In Black Belt Karate, noted karate instructor and 8th-dan black belt Chris Thompson explains that real yudansha (black belt level) is not just about physical prowess but about self-improvement, and that because of this, further study is vital for all students. Neither a beginner’s guide nor a manual of advanced techniques, Black Belt Karate is both inspirational and informative for students of all levels. The book sheds light on the world of international karate, providing a solid history of the basic schools of karate and their development, and details the WKF (World Karate Federation) rules and traditions that govern the sporting element of the discipline. Thompson describes every aspect of karate training in clear, simple language, including detailed exercises and stretches to warm up and cool down. Beautiful color photographs demonstrate step-by-step sequences of forms.
$17.95 / $21.00
Trade Paper
978-1-58394-254-3
160 pages, 8.5 x 11
On Sale September 2, 2008
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Dreams of the Presidents: From George Washington to George W. Bush
By Charles Barasch
Dreams take on a new cultural currency in this collection of dream-poems, one for each American president. Exploring power, as well as its limits and possibilities, linguistics instructor Charles Barasch plays no favorites, making light of the sense of entitlement and self-importance that afflicts too many politicians. Fun to read, humorous, and laced with events of historical interest, each poem gives a dose of insight into the president’s life and his relationships with others, including his family, allies, and rivals. This book offers some much-needed laughs at leaders who take themselves too seriously, and a fun platform from which readers can start to explore the lives of those who, for better or worse, have led America.
$12.95 / $14.95
Trade Paper
978-1-55643-750-2
93 pages, 5 x 8
On Sale September 9, 2008
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The Unknown Hieronymus Bosch
By Kurt Falk
The paintings of Hieronymus Bosch (1450-1516) have captivated and confounded observers for centuries, leading to wildly varying conclusions on the artist’s spirituality. Kurt Falk presents the first analysis of Bosch’s inner life in light of a hitherto unknown–and now lost–version of one of his seminal works, The Last Judgment, found by the author in Cairo in the mid-1930s. With an introduction by spiritual psychologist Robert Sardello, The Unknown Hieronymus Bosch presents an entirely new way of looking at this art–-through the spirit. Falk’s analysis reveals the ways in which Bosch addresses creation, including the exalted and fallen spiritual worlds so prevalent in his work. The book’s high-quality reproductions, carefully rendered in the paintings’ true colors, offer powerful visual support for the author’s theories.
$29.95 / $34.00
Trade Paper
978-1-55643-759-5
116 pages, 8-3/8 x 10-3/4
On Sale September 16, 2008
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Being and Becoming: Psychodynamics, Buddhism, and the Origins of Selfhood
By Franklyn Sills
Being and Becoming is a wide-ranging analysis of the nature of being and selfhood. The book presents an original, integrated paradigm with the aim of creating a comprehensive overview of the human condition–and finding ways to alleviate suffering. Most of Being and Becoming is about the nature of self and selfhood as a process of “I-am-this,” “my becoming” rather than “my being.” Author Franklyn Sills interweaves concepts from object relations theories, psychodynamics, pre- and perinatal psychology, and Buddhist self-psychology, along with his own rich experience as a Buddhist monk, somatic therapist, and psychotherapist, into his inquiry. The works of Fairbairn and Winnicott are discussed in depth, as are Winnicott and Stern’s insights into the nature of the early holding environment, the infant-mother relational field, and early perceptual dynamics.
$22.95 / $25.95
Trade Paper
978-1-55643-762-5
307 pages, 6 x 9
On Sale September 23, 2008
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The Concise Book of Trigger Points: Revised Edition
By Simeon Niel-Asher
Written in a straightforward style, The Concise Book of Trigger Points functions both as an entry-level textbook and an authoritative reference for even the most experienced therapist. The first four chapters describe the physiology of trigger points and the general methods of treatment. The following six chapters are organized by muscle groups; each two-page spread features detailed color illustrations of each major skeletal muscle, accompanied by an explanation of each muscle’s origin, insertion, action, and function. The physiological implications of the trigger points in each muscle are discussed, along with treatment techniques. This edition contains updated text and a self-help section addressing common pain complaints, including headache, neck pain, lower back pain, and TMJ syndrome.
$29.95 / $34.00
Trade Paper
978-1-55643-745-8
224 pages, 8-1/2 x 11
On Sale September 23, 2008
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The Book from the Sky
By Robert Kelly
The Book from the Sky is Robert Kelly’s remarkable science fiction novel about a literally divided self. Billy, the book’s protagonist, is a boy who is captured by a group of aliens who take him to a cave and meticulously, if seemingly by caprice, remove his “young pure smokeless lungs” and other internal organs to replace them with two gray squirrels, a live hawk, a shoe, and a variety of other bizarre objects. Billy’s body and mind are spun off into a curious twin, one whose adventures Billy is forced by his captors to watch and try to make sense of–not a simple task when he sees his doppelganger stealing everything from him: body, name, family, his beloved Eileen. Complicating matters, and forcing Billy deeper into his ironic journey of self, is a mysterious pamphlet called “The Book from the Sky,” written by what may be yet another variation of Billy himself, Brother William.
$15.95 / $18.95
Trade Paper
978-1-55643-755-7
240 pages, 6 x 9
On Sale September 30, 2008
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-OCTOBER-
The Hierophant of 100th Street
By Cullen Dorn
The Hierophant of 100th Street tells of one boy’s journey to discover ancient, eternal truths and mysteries concealed within the fabric of everyday life. The story follows seventeen-year-old Adam Kadman through his initiation into the rough, tough, and exuberantly low-class life of the streets. At this highly impressionable point in his life, Adam encounters Clifford Bias and Dr. Richard Ireland, real-life mid-century psychics, recognized as key forerunners of today’s New Age movement. Adam begins his spiritual journey upon meeting Bias, at one of his life-altering public psychic readings. Bias reveals Adam’s own psychic abilities and explains to him the significance of his life’s purpose. His calling revealed, Adam becomes Bias’s pupil and begins to learn the secrets of the Ancient Mystical Order of Seekers, a hidden society of magi dedicated to the Higher Self.
$16.95 / $20.00
Trade Paper
978-1-58394-253-6
360 pages, 6 x 9
On Sale October 7, 2008
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The Odyssey
Translated by Charles Stein
Most translations of The Odyssey are in the kind of standard verse form believed typical of high-serious composition in the ancient world. Yet some scholars believe the epic was originally composed in a less formal, phrase-by-phrase prosody. Charles Stein employs the latter approach in this dramatic, and in some ways truer, version. Famous episodes such as the sirens, Scylla and Charybdis, and the Cyclops, are rendered with previously unseen energy and empathy. Most versions exclude or minimize the magical aspects of the poem, but Stein gives these elements full play, so that the spirit of a universe predating the classical era shines through. This vibrant version of The Odyssey shows readers not only what the Greeks thought about their gods but the gods themselves.
$22.95 / $25.95
Trade Paper
978-1-55643-728-1
656 pages, 6 x 9
On Sale October 7, 2008
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Blackbird, Farewell
By Robert Greer
Shandell “Blackbird” Bird has everything going for him, or so he thinks. Recently selected number two overall in the NBA draft, the 6′8″, 250-pound superstar has a gleaming new ride and a salary and athletic shoe contract that make him an instant millionaire. What he doesn’t have is the ability to bury secrets from his past. When Shandell is found shot to death at mid-court, his best friend and college teammate Damion Madrid sets out to find the killer. Damion is well meaning but naive; luckily his godfather is gumshoe CJ Floyd. Featuring the vivid characters and streetwise dialogue that have made the CJ Floyd series a critical and commercial success, Blackbird, Farewell is a punch-packing whodunit that exposes the dark side of the pro-athlete good life.
$25.95 / $30.00
Hardcover
978-1-58394-250-5
352 pages, 6 x 9
On Sale October 14, 2008
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Sweet Gratitude: A New World of Raw Desserts
By Matthew Rogers and Tiziana Alipo Tamborra
Sweet Gratitude is a cookbook with a message: raw desserts aren’t only healthier for both people and the planet, they can also be every bit as tasty as their mainstream counterparts. Tiziana Tamborra and Matthew Rogers, both master dessert chefs at the pioneering San Francisco-based Café Gratitude, present a tantalizing table of after-dinner or any-occasion delights. Illustrated with gorgeous color photographs, the recipes range from simple and quick to advanced and detailed, showing how versatile commonly used fruits and nuts are for whipping up innovative and beautiful desserts. This book is ideal for anyone looking for healthier dessert choices as well as a valuable resource for people with special dietary needs including those who cannot consume dairy, gluten, or refined sugar.
$24.95 / $27.95
Trade Paper
978-1-55643-744-1
248 pages, 7 x 9-1/4
On Sale October 14, 2008
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The Great Gate: A Guidebook to the Guru’s Heart Practice, Dispeller of All Obstacles
By Tsikey Rinpoche Chokling, Tulku Rinpoche Urgyen, Chokyi Rinpoche Nyima and Rinpoche Dudjom
Vajrayana Buddhism differs from other branches of Buddhism in providing an accelerated path to enlightenment based on Dzogchen principles. The word dzogchen, translated variously as Great Perfection and Great Completeness, conveys the idea that our nature as intrinsic awareness has many qualities that make it “perfect”: indestructibility, incorruptible purity, non-discriminating openness, flawless clarity, profound simplicity, all-pervading presence, and attitude of equality toward all beings. Drawing on the work of four renowned Tibetan masters, The Great Gate compiles concise instructions on Dzogchen’s foundational practices. This revised edition features a new translation and an extensive commentary by Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche.
$13.95 / $15.95
Trade Paper
978-962-7341-04-8
160 Pages, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2
On Sale October 14, 2008
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Natural Treatments for Tics and Tourette’s: A Patient and Family Guide
By Sheila Rogers
This welcome guide explains how to treat tics and Tourette’s syndrome using natural and alternative therapies, from nutritional therapy, behavioral and counseling therapies, EEG biofeedback, and homeopathy to bodywork, energy medicine, and Chinese medicine. Natural Treatments for Tics and Tourette’s takes a closer look at the environmental factors and underlying physical imbalances that trigger these conditions’ symptoms. In this second edition, Rogers offers a detailed natural treatment plan. In eight sections, the book offers advice from medical experts, the latest reports in medical research, a checklist of common tic triggers, inspirational stories from families who have successfully conquered tics and Tourette’s, and practical worksheets for readers to use in their treatment and research.
$19.95 / $22.95
Trade Paper
978-1-55643-747-2
360 pages, 8 x 10
On Sale October 21, 2008
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Capoeira Beyond Brazil
By Aniefre Essien
In Capoeira Beyond Brazil, Aniefre Essien brings an international, political perspective to capoeira, speaking to both the novice and aficionado, as well as to historians, martial artists, social justice organizers, and youth development professionals. Essien shows capoeira in its complete historical context, providing not only technical instruction but also a critical history that highlights the political milestones of the form. Capoeira Beyond Brazil expands the meaning of capoeira with a sociocultural consideration of the effects internalization has had on the form. Showcasing Essien’s own experiences using capoeira training at-risk youth, the book articulates the form’s empowering aspects with strategies for using martial arts to foster individual self-reliance and confidence, as well as a commitment to community development.
$15.95 / $18.95
Trade Paper
978-1-58394-255-0
136 pages, 6 x 9
On Sale October 21, 2008
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Failed God: Fractured Myth in a Fragile World
By John A. Rush Ph.D.
Failed God re-examines the scriptural stories of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam as told in the Bible and Qur’an and reveals them as “concocted mythical charters stemming from drug-induced romps with the super-natural.” Rush shows how mind-altering substances played an instrumental role in the birth and development of Western religions and explains how they contributed to reports of “prophetic” experiences, including angry and disturbing messages from the divine. Rush fully addresses the effects of mind-altering substances on each tradition, convincingly discrediting the idea that they stem from actual human interaction with the divine. He also shows how an intoxicated and over-zealous Apostle Paul corrupted Jesus’s simple message of human decency, forming an oppressive religious system based on fear.
$28.95 / $33.95
Trade Paper
978-1-58394-274-1
456 Pages, 6 x 9
On Sale October 28, 2008
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