Philosophy

A Fragment of Life (The Dresden Files Box-Set) - The Dresden Files Collection 7-12
A Fragment of Life (The Dresden Files Box-Set) - The Dresden Files Collection 7-12

Review:First I have to say that the Dresden Files are among the best written fantasy series I have ever read. I give the books an unqualified recommendation to anyone who is remotely interested in fantasy, noir detective fiction, first person action, or just good stories.

I am writing this mostly to point out the absurdity of the pricing on this collection. A prior reviewer has already pointed out that it's cheaper to go the traditional book route with the Dresden Files - either mass market pape... Read more

The Perennial Philosophy
The Perennial Philosophy

Review:I had to stop reading this text 70 pages in due to how dissatisfied I was with the experience of reading it. The presentation of the author's thoughts was so poorly organized and the writing suffered from a serious lack of flow & cohesion. I do in fact possess an awareness of the conceptualizations the author was writing about - but again the execution and presentation of the material made it an uncomfortable and unsatisfying reading experience. I found myself reading 5-10 page at a time ... Read more

The Doors of Perception and Heaven and Hell
The Doors of Perception and Heaven and Hell

Review:Rather two essays... subject linked and roughly contemporary.

Doors takes us on a mescaline trip in the early fifties that was witnessed and noted... almost a diary. Questions asked and recorded. A big emphasis on color and light. Infused and coming from within objects... very bright and punctuated by an imperceptible breathing as if the inanimate had become animate. The room objects became "itness" as red books become bright emerald like slabs and flowers glow like marble scupture.
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First Complete Translation (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)
First Complete Translation (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)

Review:By far this is the best translation of the The Great Liberation by Hearing in the Intermediate States (bar do thos grol chen mo). To have the full text is a huge added value. What people usually call "The Tibetan Book of the Dead" in other translations is the translation of just one chapter called "The Great Liberation by Hearing" of a bigger text. Were it becomes important to have the whole translation is that there is a lot of relevant information in terms of understanding the process of death... Read more

A Toltec Guide to Personal Freedom - The Mastery of Self
A Toltec Guide to Personal Freedom - The Mastery of Self

Review:Because we love "The Four Agreements" we knew we could trust this little book would live up to our expectation. I purchased it as a "I love you" surprise, no occasion gift for my husband. He first introduced me to Miguel Ruiz Jr. 15 years ago and The Four Agreements have become by book to live by, so when opportunity happens I will read The Mastery of Self. Read more

The Four Agreements Toltec Wisdom Collection - 3-Book Boxed Set
The Four Agreements Toltec Wisdom Collection - 3-Book Boxed Set

Review:The book is good but you really need to remember some words that he talks about cause then you have to keep going back to reread what that word meant. They were latin words. I would much prefer just reading English. The book and content is good but really Richard Carlson is much easier reading. Read more

The Four Agreements Beaded Bookmark
The Four Agreements Beaded Bookmark

Review:It is fun having matching book markers for the books I keep in my personal home reference library. I have a collection of book markers so I can mark my placs as I reference different passages in my many self help books. Read more

una guia practica para la libertad personal (Spanish Edition)
una guia practica para la libertad personal (Spanish Edition)

Review:Es de lo mejor que he leído. Si quieres reprogramar tu vida para ser feliz, hacer estos cuatro acuerdos contigo mismo, tan bien explicados por Don Miguel Ruiz, no hay mejor opción. Excelente lectura. Read more

The World According to Mister Rogers - Important Things to Remember
The World According to Mister Rogers - Important Things to Remember

Review:Recently was in the hospital where they had a book similar to this. I’m only giving 4/5 because it isn’t the exact book I wanted though it’s the same title.
Great quotes and fun to read. Small little book full of goodness. I wish there was a book with ALL his quotes in 1 instead of 3 or more. Read more

Universe Next Door: A Basic Worldview Catalogue
Universe Next Door: A Basic Worldview Catalogue

Review:Very good book regarding the principal religious philosophies in the world today. Although the author has an admitted theosophic viewpoint, it does not often or significantly affect his writing. Perhaps the best aspect of this book is the structured methodical analytic model which the author uses in examining each world view. The model examines each on the basis of eight criteria. Such a methodology, assuming relevant criteria are chosen (and they appear to be here), gives the analysis a muc... Read more

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