T.S.BOOKSHOP NEWSVolume 14 Issue 3 December 2009

Firstly, we’d like to apologize fornot having produced our August/September Newsletter - technicaldifficulties and time seemed toconspire against us! So we hopeyou now enjoy this ‘bumper’Christmas issue.

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Defy GravityHealing Beyond theBounds of ReasonCaroline Myss PB $26.95

Drawing from heryears as a medicalintui t ive andteacher, CarolineMyss explores anew model forhealing that fo-cuses on the en-

gagement of the soul. She chal-lenges the conventional approachto healing, which maintains thatwe can always find reasons for

why things happen as they do. In-stead, she utilises the wisdom ofthe great mystics, whose writingsprovide a deeper understanding ofthe spiritual underpinnings ofhealing. Based on these studies,Myss introduces a model of heal-ing that draws on an understand-ing of the relationship between ourseven shadow passions and ourseven inner graces. This knowl-edge holds the key to understand-ing what it means to defy gravityand break through the boundariesof ordinary thought, and to healyourself through the power ofgrace.

Spontaneous EvolutionOur Positive Future(And a Way to Get There From Here)Bruce H. Lipton, Ph.D.and Steve Bhaerman HC $49.95Due for Australian Release

February 2010 $34.95

“Earth and the bio-sphere - and thatincludes us - are anintegrated livingsystem. While thesystem appears tobe faltering, theplanet itself is capa-

ble of expressing a spontaneousremission. What is needed to fa-cilitate that remission is a funda-mental change in awareness andbeliefs as to who we really are.”Bruce Lipton (of The Biology of Belieffame), and Steve Bhaerman (AKAthe humourist, Swami Beyondan-anda), work together to bring us amuch needed message of hope in a

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time of human dysfunction and en-vironmental crisis. Spontaneous Evo-lution shows how we can safelynavigate the current disintegrationthrough the use of Love, allowing usto change our own and civilization’sprogramming to create the worldwe’ve always dreamed possible.

The VortexWhere the Law of Attraction Assem-bles All Cooperative RelationshipsEsther and Jerry Hicks

PB & CD $26.95

This latest work byEther and JerryHicks, who present“The Teachings ofAbraham”, willhelp you under-stand every rela-tionship you are

currently involved in. Abraham(the non-physical entities we wereintroduced to in Ask and it is Given)uncovers a myriad of false prem-ises that are at the heart of everyuncomfortable relationship issue,and guides you to a clear under-standing of the powerful creativeVortex that has already assembledthe relat ionships you desire.Whilst helping you solve the mys-tery of relationships, Abrahamsays “it is our desire ... to re-establish the most important rela-tionship of all: your relationshipwith the Eternal, Non-PhysicalSource that is really you”.

Reinventing the Body,Resurrecting the SoulDeepak Chopra PB $32.95

This important book is the long-awaited sequel to the ground-breaking work, Ageless Body, Time-less Mind, in which Dr. DeepakChopra revealed the profound con-nection between our health and

our thoughts. Inthis latest work,Chopra shows ushow to create awhole new self -the self we want tobe. He explainshow the body is ac-

tually a reflection of the mind, “asymbol in flesh and blood of every-thing you think and feel … Peoplekeep struggling with problemsboth physical and mental, neversuspecting the root cause: that thebond between body and soul hasbeen severed.” Chopra writes in aclear, easily accessible style, in-cluding lots of information, anec-dotes, and exercises to promote theprocess of discovery and renewal.

The Kabbalah CodeA True AdventureJames F. Twyman HC $34.95

During the worldpremiere of hismovie, The MosesC o d e , J a m e sTwyman was chal-lenged about hisideas surroundingthe story of Moses,

and the name given to him by God,“I AM THAT, I AM”. Twyman be-lieved that it was acomma that hadunlocked the meaning for him,whereas his critic claimed it was aYud, the most sacred letter in theHebrew alphabet (which looksvery much like a comma). Thusbegan Twyman’s quest to discoverthe true meaning of the SacredNames of God, leading him to anadventure in Paris that changed hislife forever. Written in the style ofa high adventure such as The Celes-tine Prophecy and The Da Vinci Code,Twyman’s journey takes him deepinto the ancient mystical teachingsof Judaism, the Kabbalah.

Enlightenmentis not what you thinkWayne Liquorman PB $38.00

Presented as a'Living Teaching',Wayne Liquorman(spiritual son of thelate Ramesh Bal-sekar) delivers clearinsightful conceptsas invitations for

personal enquiry rather than truthsor doctrine. The book is a responseto spiritual seekers' focus on ideasof enlightenment. The dialoguesare initiated by this passion, andLiquorman supports the curiosity,but continually points the seeker tolook into the substance of theirown life experience. In his model,enlightenment is the death of the‘false sense of authorship’ (FSA),that arises in most humans ataround the age of two and a half."The FSA does not provide signifi-cance, does not bring about any-thing. It simply claims involve-ment or authorship for what ishappening". Its presence though,he explains, is suffering. With hu-mour and compassion he expandsthe boundaries of what is regardedas "spiritual", revealing the peacewithin life's pleasures and pains.

Taking the LeapFreeing Ourselves from OldHabits and FearsPema Chödrön HC $45.00

In Taking the Leap,Pema Chödrön, therenowned Ameri-can Buddhist nunin the lineage ofChögyam Trungpa,show us how tobreak free of de-

structive patterns in our lives.Drawing on the Buddhist concept

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of shenpa, she helps us to see howcertain habits of mind tend to“hook” us, and get us stuck instates of anger, blame, self-hatredand addiction. “This path entailsuncovering three basic humanqualit ies”, explains Ch ödr ön.“They are natural intelligence,natural warmth, and natural open-ness.” This book gives us the in-sights and practices we can put touse in our lives to awaken theseessential qualities. In learning howto stay present and open ourhearts, we can bring about positivetransformation for ourselves andfor our troubled world.

Joyful WisdomEmbracing Change andFinding FreedomYongey Mingyur Rinpoche

HC 49.95

Yongey Mingyur isone of the newgeneration of Ti-betan meditationmasters whoseteachings havetouched people ofall faiths around

the world. His new book, JoyfulWisdom, addresses the timely andtimeless problem of anxiety in oureveryday lives. Instead of escap-ing or succumbing to our anxieties,Yongey Mingyur offers a third op-tion: we can look directly at thedisturbing emotions and otherproblems we experience as step-ping-stones to freedom. “Insteadof rejecting them or surrenderingto them, we can befriend them,working through them to reach anenduring authentic experience ofour inherent wisdom, confidence,clarity, and joy.” Joyful Wisdom is awork at once wise, funny, in-formed, and graced with the au-thor’s irresistible charm.

Eternal Life: A New VisionBeyond Religion, Beyond Theism,Beyond Heaven and HellJohn Shelby Spong HC $49.95

“Job asked, ’If aman [or a woman]dies, will he [orshe] live again?’My answer is,‘Yes!’ Now let metake you on thejourney that I have

walked, which carried me both be-yond religion and even beyondChristianity, as it is traditionallyunderstood, but a journey that hasbrought me to a new vision of eter-nity, to the place that I can givethat ‘yes’ answer with both convic-tion and integrity.” So begins JohnShelby Spong, who, in his 79thyear of life, has written his (maybe)final book on the big issues facingChristianity and the world today -this time on the subject of deathand life beyond death. With hisusual profound considerations,Spong will challenge you to re-think your own preconceptions ofEternal Life.

When Jesus Lived in IndiaThe Quest for the Aquarian Gospel:the Mystery of the Missing YearsAlan Jacobs PB $25.00

Where was Jesusduring those eight-e e n “ M i s s i n gYears”, when theBible couldn’t ac-count for him? Didhe travel to Indiaand Tibet? All that

we know of these years is that Je-sus “increased in wisdom and stat-ure and in favour with God andman” (Luke 2:52). But how? Andwhere? Alan Jacobs, a lifelong stu-dent of mysticism, throws newlight on the “Missing Years”, andon the possible sources of the in-spiration and knowledge that Jesusdrew upon during his documentedlife and mission. Jacobs has exam-ined the main sources for the the-ory that Jesus travelled in Indiaand Tibet, and weighs up how theysubstantiate or contradict the con-troversial Aquarian Gospel’s claims,first published in 1908. He also ex-plores the well-worn Oriental tra-dition that perhaps Jesus did notdie on the Cross, but instead endedhis years in the East. When JesusLived in India is well researchedand logically presented, and willcertainly create discussion aboutthis contentious issue.

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The Buddhist Prayer DeckA Beautiful Collection of Life-Affirming BuddhistPrayers to Inspire and Enlighten 52 card deck $25.00This deck of cards has a wide selection of inspiringand insightful prayers that can be spoken aloud orused for meditation. The prayers have beensourced from the words of philosophers, poets,sages and teachers from the Buddhist tradition, aswell as from various ancient writings, including thePali Canon. The cards are illustrated with traditional Buddhist images,such as mandalas, the Wheel of Life, and images of the Buddha. The ele-gant box converts into an easel on which to display your chosen prayer.

The Case for GodWhat Religion Really MeansKaren Armstrong PB $32.95The paperback edition of this ex-amination of atheism, science, God,faith and religion is now available.

Confucius from the HeartAncient Wisdom for Today’s WorldYu Dan PB $27.00

Confucius from theHeart began as aseries of televi-sion lectures byYu Dan, a profes-sor at China’s Bei-jing Normal Uni-ver sity, which

took China by storm. Yu Dan blowsaway the cobwebs of thousands ofyears of academic study on Confu-cius’s thoughts, and gives him backto the ordinary man and woman.Her dazzling contemporary inter-pretation reveals the secrets thatConfucius has to impart: secrets thathelp us to stay grounded - to under-stand the hectic modern world welive in, and our place in it. “We al-ways spend too much time lookingat the outside world, and too littlelooking at our hearts and souls.Confucius can teach us the secret ofhappiness, which is how to find thepeace within us.”

The Wisdom of Pataῆjali’sYoga SutrasA New Translation and GuideRavi Ravindra HC $29.95

Renowned scholar,Ravi Ravindra, in-troduces anotherreading of the YogaSutras. Ravindra isinfluenced by manys a c r e d t e x t s ,(especially the Bha-

gavad Gita and the canonical andnon-canonical gospels), and by con-temporary sages with whom he hadpersonal contact, especially J. Krish-namurti and Madame Jeanne deSalzmann, (the closest pupil andsuccessor of Gurdjieff). The ulti-mate goal of the teaching of

Pataῆjali is the removal of igno-rance. “We will explore the YogaSutras in order to gain insight aboutthe various levels of attention withinourselves and about the possibilityof cultivating a steady, impartialand free attention which can relateus to subtler levels of reality.” Thisteaching leads to the highest level ofbeing - in that state there are joy andfreedom without measure.

Practical MeditationSpiritual Yoga for the MindB.K. Jayanti HC & CD $20.00

B.K. Jayanti isthe Eur opeandirector of theBrahma KumarisWorld SpiritualUniversity. Inthis friendly lit-

tle book, she will guide youthrough the simple yet effectivesteps to beginning your own trans-formational meditation practice,through the study and practice ofRaja Yoga meditation. Practicingmeditation for just fifteen minutes aday can help you quiet your mind,create inner peace, let go of nega-tivity and fear, and become moretolerant and compassionate. “It isthe experience of peace, previouslygained through meditation, whichyou need to be able to use later onin your practical life, especially attimes when it is not easy to bepeaceful.” The accompanying CDincludes guided meditations.

The Enneagram of Passionsand VirtuesFinding the Way HomeSandra Maitri PB $33.95

Based on the original teachingsof Claudio Naranjo, the Ennea-gram is a circle divided intonine points, used as a map of the

human psyche todelineate nine dis-tinct ego or person-ality types. SandraMaitri, the authorof the very popular,The Spiritual Dimen-sion of the Ennea-

gram , now extends its use to illu-minate human experience beyondthe personality. She highlightsthe two core aspects of humanconsciousness: the passions andthe virtues. The passions are theego-driven emotional states thatcome to dominate our lives, suchas anger, pride, and fear. Discover-ing and understanding the pass-ions in an experiential way can leadus to what lies beyond the person-ality itself. As we do, the virtues -which include serenity, humility,and courage - naturally arise tosupport our inner work, “bringingus into direct and sustained contactwith our deepest nature.”

The Astrology of 2012 and BeyondCal Garrison PB $35.00

If you are interestedin a deeper, morecomprehensive un-de rs ta nd in g ofwhat is actuallyhappening as wemove through thesechallenging and

seemingly chaotic times, then CalGarrison will help to guide youthrough it. Having studied plane-tary cycles for decades, she presentscomplex information in clear, sim-ple language, combining this infor-mation with the myths, legends, andprophesies of the world’s indige-nous peoples regarding the ‘EndTimes’, commonly thought to culmi-nate in 2012. “And I finally realizedthat the prophesies and the astrol-ogy overlapped - not because of

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some kind of amazing coincidence,but because the Indigenous Peopleknew so much about their connec-tion to the greater universe that theycould see through time and spaceand use that gift to form every sin-gle one of their prophesies.”

Yesterday’s SkyAstrology and ReincarnationSteven Forrest PB $49.95

Behind your famil-iar ast rol ogi calchart lies anotherchart entirely, onewhose existenceyou may neverhave suspected.This second, hid-

den chart tells the tale of who youwere in a prior lifetime: it carriesyour treasures and your wounds,and speaks of what work you leftundone. “At a practical level, Evo-lutionary Astrology is grounded inthe simple, objective observationthat most of us learn, grow, andchange in the course of our lives.”Acc laimed astrologer, StevenForrest states that the second, hid-den chart explains the reasons youhave the chart you have today, andclarifies how you can get on withyour evolutionary journey.

The Loom of GodTapestries of Mathematicsand MysticismClifford A. Pickover PB $30.00

From the mys-terious cult ofPythagoras tothe awesomemechanics ofS t o n eh e n g e ,and to the frac-tals on today’s

computers, mathematics has al-ways been a powerful, even divine,

force in the world. In a lively, in-telligent synthesis of math, mysti-cism, and science fiction, CliffordPickover explains the eternal magicof numbers, through the quirky de-vice of imaginary time travel witha ‘mad’ scientist! For anyone want-ing a fun introduction to the con-cepts of sacred geometry, thegolden ratio, divine triangles, pen-tagonal numbers, death stars, frac-tals and quipu (to name but a few),this is it! “I do not know if God isa mathematician, but mathematicsis the loom upon which Godweaves the fabric of the universe.”

Crop CirclesThe Bones of GodMichael Glickman PB $26.95

Michael Glickmanhas been witness-ing the miraculouson a regular basissince he investi-gated his first cropcircle in 1990.

Trained as an architect, Glickmanlucidly explains the intelligenceand prodigious skill behind the de-sign and geometry of an amazingand interrelated range of crop for-mations. The sub-title of the bookderives from a suggestion by Alles-sandro Fanucci, a 17th century phi-losopher and mathematician, thatwe think of geometry as the ossa-tora di Dio (the bonework or frameof God). Glickman provides splen-did photographs and illuminatingdiagrams to illustrate his detaileddescriptions. Whilst the majority

of the book deals with their geo-metrical construction, Glickmancomes to the conclusion that thecrop circles are “the work of an as-yet-unknown non-earthly intelli-gence or civilization.”

The Lost LandsA Magickal History of Lemuria,Atlantis & AvalonLucy Cavendish PB $29.95

Lucy Cavendishis a naturalwhite witch wholives in Sydney,and who workswith the elemen-tal and celestialrealms. In her

new book, she invites you to shedyour doubts and join her on a won-drous soul pilgrimage, travellingthrough time and space to theplanet’s most mysterious and pow-erful lands, psychic societies andsecret spiritual communiti es.Share the fire dances and waterworship of the shapeshifting tribesof Lemuria; learn the secrets thatlay deep beneath the crystal tem-ples of sophisticated Atlantis; andfeel the deep green peace as youspeak the language of trees in thePriestess and Druid groves of Ava-lon. After determining which civi-lization you most identify with,Cavendish guides you through animmrama: ”an otherworldly voyageover water to island destinationsthat sparks our cellular memory,ancestral wisdom and enlightenedawareness”.

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Whilst every effort is made to ensure that prices are correctat time of printing, the T.S. Bookshop reserves the rightto change prices if they are changed by our distributors,

or by the vagaries of the exchange rate against the US dollar!

We have a terrific range of Calendars & Diaries for 2010and lots of great gift ideas too!

(Limited stock - more variety in store)

Astrological Calendar & Moon Planting Guide $8.95Awaken Mini Calendar $14.95Butterfly Wings Mini Calendar $14.95Chakras Calendar $25.00Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life Calendar

$25.00Dalai Lama: Heart of Wisdom Calendar 25.00Enchanted Dreams Calendar $24.95Gardens of the Spirit Calendar $25.00Hafiz Calendar $25.00Haiku: Japanese Art & Poetry Calendar $29.95Hindu Gods & Goddesses Calendar $25.00I Can Do It Page-a-Day Calendar $22.95

Illuminated Rumi Calendar $25.00Imagine Diary $29.95Inner Reflections Diary $28.00Jukurrpa Diary $24.95Moon Calendar $25.50Moon Diary $29.95Moontime Diary $29.95New Earth Calendar $25.00New Earth Diary $25.00Shaman: Spirit Walker Calendar $25.00Unicorns Calendar $29.95Wisdom of Tibet Quotation Calendar $27.95You Can Heal Your Life Calendar $25.00

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Origins of the TarotCosmic Evolution and thePrinciples of ImmortalityDai Léon PB $38.95

C o n v e n t i o n a lwisdom tracesTarot cards tomedieval Italy,but their roots goback much fur-ther in time, anddraw on a sur-

prisingly rich variety of culturesand spiritual traditions. Origins ofthe Tarot explains and synthesizesthe teachings of a tremendousrange of traditions, including Kab-balah, Western esotericism and al-chemy, Buddhism, Taoism, yogicdisciplines, Sufism, mystical Chris-tianity, Gnosticism, and Neopla-tonism. In the process, the Tarot isseen as a unique exemplification ofperennial teachings on the soul andits liberation, as well as a still-unfolding window into concealedcurrents of human history. Thisscholarly work examines the Tarotas a ten-stage procession of enlight-enment, and is more suited to thosewanting an in-depth exploration ofTarot as a spiritual journey.

Judy Hall’s Good VibrationsPsychic Protection, EnergyEnhancement, Space ClearingJudy Hall PB $49.95

In this indis-pensable guide,Judy Hall willshow you howto harness thepower of yourmind and in-tention, using

crystals and flower essences, to en-hance your energies and your envi-ronment. “The clearer and morecontained your energy field and

the space you inhabit, the betteryour life will be.” Whilst includinginformation previously covered onpsychic protection, Hall concen-trates on her latest techniques,working with crystals, and crystaland flower essences. She intro-duces an exciting new techniquecalled Crystal Tapping, creatingone of the most effective ways torapidly and permanently trans-form emotional blockages, toxicthinking and ingrained behaviourpatterns. With simple exercises,visualizations, rituals, and crystalgrids and layouts, you will soonlearn how to contain and cleanseyour energy fields, and enjoy lifesurrounded by ‘good vibrations’.

AngelologyA Guide to the Angelic, Devicand Nature Spirit RealmsJunitta Vallak PB $35.00

Junitta Vallak, aregular lecturer atthe Mel bo ur neTheosophical Soci-ety, has studied,investigated, re-searched and lec-tured about a host

of topics for many years. This jam-packed book about Angels has beencompiled using information frommany traditions, cultures, faiths andreligions. “In stories from histori-

cal times to the present, it is evi-dent that Angels are Beings ofLight.” Touching on such diversesubjects as fractals, devas, crop cir-cles, labyrinths, sacred geometry,and ‘angels in the world’s relig-ions’, Vallak hopes to “tantalize youto investigate these further”. Illus-trated with photos of angels in artand architecture from around theworld, and with images from herown Angel paintings, there isplenty to stimulate the imaginationin this “home-grown” book.

Memories of the AfterlifeLife Between Lives: Stories ofPersonal TransformationMichael Newton, Ph.D. (ed)

PB $34.95Dr. Michael New-ton, best-selling au-thor of Journey ofSouls and Destiny ofSouls, returns witha series of casestudies that high-light the profound

impact of spiritual regression onpeople’s everyday lives. Edited byNewton, Memories of the Afterlife,presents the life stories of real peo-ple who, after recalling memoriesof their afterlife, have embarked onlife-changing spiritual journeys.By communing with their immor-tal souls, these people have re-united with soul mates and spirit

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Healing Angel CardsLoving Guidance from the AngelsToni Carmine Salerno

55 cards $24.95This inspiring set of guidance cards bybestselling author, Toni CarmineSalerno, allows you to get quick andclear guidance from the Angels. Sim-ply close your eyes and think of a ques-tion or situation you would like some insight into, then pick a card. TheHealing Angel Cards allow you to gain daily inspiration and insight fromthe Angels for all aspects of your life.

guides, and discovered the ramifi-cations of life and body choices,love relationships and dreams. Asgems of self-knowledge are re-vealed, dramatic epiphanies result,enabling ordinary people to realizetheir full potential.

A Handbook of Chakra HealingSpiritual Practice for Health,Harmony, and Inner PeaceKalashatra Govinda HC $25.95

A Handbook ofChakra Healing isa practical guidethat applies an-cient wisdom tothe problems andstresses of mod-ern life. It tells

you all you need to know about theseven chakras - the vital energy cen-tres in the human body. It teachesyou what the chakras are, and howthey function; it provides personal-ity tests so that you can determinewhere your strengths lie, and whatyou need to work on; and it offerseffective programs, or “chakrawork”, for harmonizing the energyof the chakras. “Chakra work[includes] classical chakra yogapractices ... as well as approachesusing sound, colour, aromatherapy,and naturopathic principles.” Thisbook is beautifully illustrated withcoloured diagrams and photo-graphs.

Stones of the New ConsciousnessHealing, Awakening & Co-creatingwith Crystals, Minerals & GemsRobert Simmons PB $39.95

In Stones of the New Consciousness,Robert Simmons invites us to jour-ney inward to the domain of theStone Beings. There we learn ofthe astonishing potential for spiri-tual healing, mystic awakening,

and the birth of anew planetary co-creating conscious-ness, through relat-ing with the stonesand their spiritualqualities. Stones ofthe New Conscious-

ness contains in-depth informationon the sixty-two most importantstones for awakening the LightBody and entering the path of ourunfolding destiny. (These are moreunusual stones, and not covered inSimmons’ previous book The Bookof Stones.) It offers chapters onHealing with the Stones, CrystalMeditations, Stone Elixirs andCrystal Tools and Jewellery, all ac-companied by excellent colouredphotographs.

The Perfect Day PlanUnlock the Secrets of Your Body ClockJost Sauer PB $23.00

“Traditional Chi-nese medicine isbased on the ideathat the universe ismade of energy.This energy flowsthrough the planetsand stars, and also

through our bodies, in a 24-hourcycle.” Using this system, The Per-fect Day Plan reveals how each ofyour internal organs influencesyour physical and emotionalhealth. Jost Sauer, an innovativehealth professional and Chinesemedicine practitioner, explains thatevery two hours in the day is ruledby a different organ. Once youknow how this simple daily planworks, health issues and their solu-tions become obvious. By follow-ing the chi cycle, or Perfect DayPlan, you will discover the besttime to eat, sleep, exercise, relax,and generally enhance your life.

Whilst neither of the following rec-ipe books have glossy photos, therecipes are wholesome, nutritious,inspiring and delicious!

NourishCreating Delicious Food from Whole-some Ingredients - 100% Gluten FreeStephanie Willaton PB $34.95

Stephanie Willatonbelieves that ourbodies and oursouls should feelgood from the foodwe eat and the waywe live. Workingas a wholefood

chef in Byron Bay, her focus is onhighlighting the beauty, benefitsand accessibility of quality food -specifically organic and biody-namic. As well as providing infor-mation on ingredients and tech-niques, Stephanie includes “optionalextras” and “variations”, so that herdelicious recipes can be made to suitpeople with different dietary re-quir ements. Most importantly,Stephanie infuses her creations withlove, so that not only is the bodynourished, but also the soul.

Coming Home to EatWholefood for the FamilyJude Blereau PB $39.95

In Coming Hometo Eat, Perthb a s e d J u d eBlereau takes usinto her ownkitchen to showus more than 150

of her favourite wholefood recipesfor delicious, healthy everydaydishes, as well as special occasiontreats. She shows how simply wecan weave wholesome, organic,nutrient-dense food into our busytwenty-first century lives, includ-

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ing time and money saving strate-gies. (Her recipes are also labelledfor special dietary requirements.)“… set the table and share a meal.In this way, we not only enrich ourlives - and the lives of those welove - with the physical nutrientsof food, but with the other equallyessential nutrients of connection,community and meaning.”

Energy PsychologySelf-Healing Practicesfor Bodymind HealthMichael Mayer, Ph.D. PB $34.95

Energy Psychologypresents a com-prehensive ap-proach to healingthat combinesl e a d i n g - e d g eWestern body-

mind psychological methods witha broad range of sacred traditions.It blends Chinese medicine ap-proaches, including qigong andacupressure; kabbalistic processes;methods drawn from ancientmeditation practices; and psycho-mythological storytel ling tech-niques. “There is a profound evo-lutionary shift that is taking placein the world that can be seen in thegrowing recognition of the funda-mental role that energy plays inhealing.” Drawing on thirty years

of training in Tai Chi and Qigong,and thirty years of psychotherapypractice, Dr. Michael Mayer showshow integrating the essences ofthese practices can restore vitality,and provide self-healing tools forphysical and mental health .“Energy Psychology is a valuableaddition to the literature on psy-chological transformation and inte-gral healing, bringing energy intothe centre of its scope.”

Body EloquenceThe Power of Myth and Storyto Awaken the Body’s EnergiesNancy Mellon with Ashley Ramsden

PB $37.95

Nancy Mellon isa psychotherapistwith a specialtyi n h e a l i n gthrough the arts,working in theUSA. Her col-

laborator, Ashley Ramsden, is thedirecting founder of The School ofStorytelling at Emerson College inSussex, England. In Body Eloquence,they show how our personal sto-ries are full of information aboutour bodies. As you live your per-sonal physical-emotional-mental-spiritual saga, your body listensand tunes in, reflecting the life-themes you are working on. Every

part of your physical body is alsospiritual, and has its own resonantconnection with the universe. Byhearing your body’s voice andstory, you discover secrets aboutyour health that would never nor-mally rise to the level of consciousawareness. “Storytelling goes inboth directions. Not only doesevery organ have a story to tell,your body also resonates with thesounds of the stories conjured byyour imagination.” You can thenbegin shaping your stories, aban-doning myths that keep youtrapped, and cultivating ones thatsupport your health and happiness.

Happy Healthy KidsFrom Conception to Age Seven withAustralian Bush Flower EssencesIan White PB $30.00

Accessible, inno-vative and full ofpractical advice,Ha pp y He al th yKids traces achild’s physicaland emotional de-

velopment from preconception,through pregnancy and birth, toage seven. At each stage ofgrowth, key issues a child mayface are described, alongsideeasy-to-implement solutions. Aswell as suggesting AustralianBush Flower Essence remedies forphysical ailments, Ian White, afifth -generation Australian herb-alist, also discusses how to handlea whole range of emotional chal-lenges, from shyness and lack ofself-confidence to tantrums andaggression. “Most importantly, Iwant children to be brought upwith Bush Essences so that theykeep their hearts open and havethe courage, strength and enthusi-asm to follow and pursue theirgoals and dreams.”

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We carry a range of LittleAffirmation card packs,containing quotations de-signed to uplift andenlighten. They come witha wooden stand, so thatyou can contemplate youraffirmation all day. “Maythese messages be words tolive by.” Very cute!

Seeds of Truth $14.95 Wise Cats $14.9524 Messages of Inspiration 24 Messages for Life

EternityDeuter CD $28.00

From the openingtrack, ‘Wind inthe Trees’, till thecl os in g tr ac k‘White Bird BlueSky’, Eternity is a

showcase of Deuter’s musical vi-sion. Featuring tracks from hismany releases over the past fifteenyears on the New Earth label, this isa gentle and calming collection ofmusic. While being a ‘best of’, itflows as a cohesive album in itsown right, and if you have beenout of the Deuter musical loop fora while, this is a great place to pickup on some of the music he’s beencreating.

Two Worlds OneLisa Lynne & Aryeh Frankfurter

CD $28.00Focused aroundthe sound of theCeltic Harp, Lisaand Aryeh pre-sent a series ofpieces influenced

by the Celtic folk tradition. Aryehplays a Swedish instrument, theNykelharpa, (related to the HurdyGurdy), and its sound – similar toa fiddle - can be heard throughoutthe album. This is a delightful re-lease of what you might describeas neo-classical, folk-influencedchamber music.

Bread and BuddhaHarry Manx CD $30.00

Born in Britain,emigrating toCanada then toJapan, and find-ing time to learnMohan Vina (an

Indian slide guitar) in India withmaestro Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, youmight say Harry is a typical wan-dering bluesman. The difference

lies in the fusing of Indian musicwith the blues, and his searching,introspective lyrics. If your tastesrange through blues, Americanroots and contemporary singer-songwriter stylings, you might findthis well worth checking out.

Moon & FogHossein Alizadeh CD $28.95

At the T.S. we areproud to stockone of the mostsubstantial Per-sian music selec-tions in Australia,

and this CD is another significantrelease within our range. Manymusicians tell of how they use si-lence as a means of shaping theirsound, lending spaciousness andtension to their music. Such is theway with Hossein, here playing aninstrument derived from the Per-sian Setar, the Shurangiz. Two ex-tended suites of just over twentyminutes each are played, the firstwith steel stringed Shurangiz, thesecond with gut and steel strings,played in the Dastgah-e Shur mode.If you allow yourself to just let thismusic take you, it is immensely re-warding and richly visual musicplayed by a learned master.

Sacred Songs for Worrying TimesVarious Artists – Righteous

CD $26.95Musicians havealways mined thevarious religioustraditions for in-spiration and ma-terial, and here a

rag-taggle, world-weary bunch ofcurrent contemporary artists do justthat. New-Age this aint, coveringblues, gospel, folk, dream-pop,country and all stops thereabouts(with some rock’n’roll swaggertoo!) – this is a diverse release ofChristian inspired tradition. So, get

aboard this glory bound train (hopeit’s air-conditioned!) and lay yourweary body down, while these sor-rowful angels serenade your trou-bles away.

Love Songs to the Dark LordBhagavan Das CD $29.95

Bhagavan Das isa long standingmusical innova-tor who fusesgospel, bluesand hip-hop/rap

with the Indian devotional tradi-tion. Here, Bhagavan sticks to hisspiritual home - the Indian devo-tional tradition. From the openingsound of the sacred conch we ex-plore introspective solo incanta-tions, punctuated by occasional ec-static ensemble celebrations. Thisis devotional music that is heart-felt and conveys a deep sense offeeling and profundity. (Pleasenote: the Dark Lord is a name ofthe Indian god Krishna.)

CandylionHarold Budd/Clive Wright

CD $25.95Harold Budd hasconsistently putout some of theprettiest ambientmusic around.Supposedly re-

tired, Candylion is his and Clive’ssecond post-retirement release af-ter last year’s A Song For Lost Blos-soms. If retirement can inspire suchbeautifully considered music wecan forgive at least another tencome-backs. Tranquil keyboardsare partnered with pedal steel gui-tar, harp, ebow and occasional sub-tle drums – it’s kind of nirvanicspace lounge music - somethingthey might play in the hipster’slounge awaiting your appointmentwith St.Peter – and oh yes, its tran-scendent too!

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The Devotion of Matthieu RicardGeorge Schouten/B.M.VanLoo

DVD (NTSC) $49.95You may be famil-iar with Ricard’sbooks The Monkand the Philosopherand Happiness: aGuide to Develop-ing Life’s Most Im-portant Skill , and

it’s fascinating to learn that he’salso a keen photographer. Mat-thieu left a promising career incellular genetics to become a Ti-betan Buddhist monk, and assis-tant to the great Dilgo KhyentseRinpoche. The documentary fol-lows Matthieu as he goes abouthis extraordinarily busy scheduleas translator for the Dalai Lama’stour of France; participating inbrain research at a Dutch univer-sity; and his field work with vari-ous humanitarian projects in Ne-pal. An inspiring study of a per-son who doesn’t seem to waste asingle moment of his time.

Seeker of Truth: Live at the WorldFestival of Sacred MusicThe Yuval Ron Ensemble/MischaHedges DVD (NTSC) $30.00

Seeker of Truthdocuments a con-cert by the YuvalRon Ensemble atan annual sacredmusic concertheld in California,bringing together

the music of the three great mono-theistic traditions. The Yuval RonEnsemble has been at the forefrontof inter-religious dialogue, bring-ing together the mystical music ofIslam, Judaism and Christianity.The ensemble instruments, allacoustic, features Oud, duduk, sazand various percussion instru-ments from the Middle Eastern re-gion, joined by the passionate vo-

cals of Najwa Gibran. On this par-ticular concert they are joined bycontemporary Sufi Qawwali singerSukhawat Ali Khan, giving anotherwonderful musical dimension tothis collective of musicians. Thefilm also contains a documentary ofthe ensemble along with the com-plete concert footage. We also stockthis title on CD along with numer-ous other titles by this inspiring en-semble.

The Living Matrix – A Film onthe New Science of HealingBecker Massey/ The Living Matrix

DVD (NTSC) $39.95Featuring a stellarcast of luminaries –Rupert Sheldrake,Lynne McTaggart,Eric Pearl, BruceLipton, MarilynSchlitz and others,Living Matrix ex-

plores the links between quantumscience and health/consciousness.In some ways this may serve as aninspiring, interesting investigationof alternative approaches to healthand healing. In other ways, it is anoften speculative description of ourrelationship to ourselves and ourillnesses which have no simple ex-planation. There is no doubt thatsome individuals have overcomeextraordinarily adverse health con-ditions, however, that these‘miracles’ are therefore available foreverybody to access can be danger-ous to promote. Interesting andcontroversial - best viewed withyour discriminatory faculties awake.

Dalai Lama RenaissanceKhashyar Darvich/Wakan Films

DVD (NTSC) $49.95Grab a load of contemporary pop-philosophers, two quantum physi-cists, a social activist/commentator,a Christian contemplative - putthem in a room with the intention

of coming up withsome solutions tothe current shmoz-zle the world findsitself in - and whatdo you get? Well,an interesting, irri-tating and learned

shmozzle – in neon lights, withfire-crackers! Kind of reality televi-sion for those of us interested inmore lofty matters. Chuck in oo-dles and oodles of egoic struggles –sounds like fun - and it is in ashmozzley kind of way! Names -you bet! Fred Alan Wolf, Dr.Michael Beckwith, Amit Goswami,Br.Wayne Teasdale, Jean Houston,Vandana Shiva, Thom Hartmann,and oh yeah, the Dalai Lama! It’snarrated by the dulcet toned Harri-son Ford no less! Don’t ask if theyfind the solution, just look andlearn. CD soundtrack and ‘Volume2’ DVD also available.

Through the Eastern GateMironel de Wilde

DVD (NTSC) $49.95In this documen-tary, we followthree young West-erners in theirsearch for mean-ing, a searchwhich takes theminto the world of

Sufism, Buddhism and a form oftantric yoga practice. Consisting ofa series of three dialogues, we areintroduced to the motivations andexplorations of these three people.Interspersed with footage of thevarious locations that the seekerstravel to, this is a thoughtful andinspiring look at the paths sometake in their search for meaning.Bonus footage contains interviewswith the teachers of the three seek-ers – HH 41st Sakya Trizin, SheikSherif Catalkaya and SwamiVivekananda Saraswati.

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