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In search of being : the fourth way to consciousness / Gurdjieff, Georges Ivanovitch

Over one hundred years ago in Russia, G. I. Gurdjieff introduced a spiritual teaching of conscious evolution -- a way of gnosis or "knowledge of being" passed on from remote antiquity. Gurdjieff's early talks in Europe were published in the form of chronological fragments preserved by his close followers P. D. Ouspensky and Jeanne de Salzmann. Now these teachings are presented as a comprehensive whole, covering a variety of subjects including states of consciousness, methods of self-study, spiritual work in groups, laws of the cosmos, and the universal symbol known as the Enneagram. Gurdjieff respected traditional religious practices, which he regarded as falling into three general categories or "ways"-the Way of the Fakir, related to mastery of the physical body; the Way of the Monk, based on faith and feeling; and the Way of the Yogi, which focuses on development of the mind. He presented his teaching as a "Fourth Way" that integrates these three aspects into a single path of self-knowledge. The principles are laid out as a way of knowing and experiencing an awakened level of being that must be verified for oneself.

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Life after power : seven presidents and their search for purpose beyond the White House / Cohen, Jared
Seven presidents and their search for purpose beyond the White House
"Life After Power tells the stories of seven former presidents, from the Founding to today. Each changed history. Each offered lessons about how to decide what to do in the next chapter of life. Thomas Jefferson was the first former president to accomplish great things after the White House, shaping public debates and founding the University of Virginia, an accomplishment he included on his tombstone, unlike his presidency. John Quincy Adams served in Congress and became a leading abolitionist, passing the torch to Abraham Lincoln. Grover Cleveland was the only president in American history to serve a nonconsecutive term. William Howard Taft became Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Herbert Hoover shaped the modern conservative movement, led relief efforts after World War II, reorganized the executive branch, and reconciled John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon. Jimmy Carter had the longest post-presidency in American history, advancing humanitarian causes, human rights, and peace. George W. Bush made a clean break from politics, bringing back George Washington's precedent, and reminding the public that the institution of the presidency is bigger than any person. Jared Cohen explores the untold stories in the final chapters of these presidents' lives, offering ... [an] account of how they went from President of the United States one day, to ordinary citizens the next. He tells how they handled very human problems of ego, finances, and questions about their legacy and mortality. He shows how these men made history after they left the White House."--

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But have you read the book? : 52 literary gems that inspired our favorite films / Turner Classic Movies (Firm)

"For film buffs and literature lovers alike, this is an essential guide to 52 great reads, and the cinema classics they inspired"--

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Best loser wins : why normal thinking never wins the trading game / Hougaard, Tom

Best Loser Wins is an intimate insight into one of the most prolific high-stake retail traders in the world. Tom Hougaard is the winner of multiple trading competitions and on one occasion traded the equivalent of $30,000 into more than $1.3 million over the course of a year.

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iPad and iPad Pro for dummies / Baig, Edward C.
IPad & iPad Pro
Fully updated to cover the latest version of iPadOS and all the newest features, iPad & iPad Pro For Dummies is your fun, full-color guide to the most popular tablet on the market. There are a lot of things you can do with an iPad -- browse the internet, take photos and videos, manage your schedule, play games, stream media, create documents, send e-mail, and beyond. Learn how to tackle everything from the basics to more advanced iPad operations, and find tips on how to make the most of the new features and customize your device to your liking. You're on your way to becoming an iPad power user, with this Dummies title.

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The power foods diet : the breakthrough plan that traps, tames, and burns calories for easy and permanent weight loss / Barnard, Neal D.

Weight loss is one of our top health concerns. It turns out that, when properly chosen, certain foods cause weight loss, with no need for the deprivation. Leading nutrition researcher Dr. Neal Barnard reveals three breakthroughs that are supported by research, revealing that certain foods: 1. can reduce the appetite; 2. trap calories so they are flushed away and cannot be absorbed, and, 3. increase the body's ability to burn calories for about three hours after each meal. Includes a simple to follow meal plan that includes delicious, and even indulgent recipes.

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The hidden power of aikido : transcending conflict and cultivating inner peace / Perry, Susan

"Explains Aikido solutions for peacefully resolving difficulties that arise with intimidating and unpredictable people, those who are stubborn or don't listen, insincere people who want something from you, and chaotic situations. Presents Aikido's step-by-step protocol for developing the receptiveness of the beginner's mind and deescalating potentially violent or dangerous situations. Shares stories of how Aikido helped the author transform interpersonal difficulties into peaceful interactions"--

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The Nova Scotia bucket list : 25+ unforgettable experiences, adventures and destinations, selected by Nova Scotia's best travel writers / Dunlop, Dale

"The best-selling guidebook, updated and expanded for 2024. For years, Dale Dunlop and Alison Scott's Nova Scotia Bucket List has been the authority on the best experiences in the province. This new edition, updated for 2024 travellers, features three new experiences and up-to-date information on every destination. This book contains the most unique and memorable adventures Nova Scotia has to offer. Dunlop and Scott give readers all the details they need to plan their travels, from a road trip up to Cape Breton for a once-in-a-lifetime round of golf, the best whale-watching excursions off Digby Neck, to the perfect day at Peggy's Cove. Dale Dunlop and Alison Scott's stunning photographs of each site will have readers ticking off as many places as they can."--

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Blood orange / Yaffa

"Blood Orange" is a highly emotional, important and timely poetry collection by Mx. Yaffa (They/She), a trans Muslim displaced Indigenous Palestinian. Their writings probe the yearning for home, belonging, mental health, queerness, transness, and other dimensions of marginalization while nurturing dreams of utopia against the background of ongoing displacement and genocide of indigenous Palestinians.