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The Spaces in Between (MCP Kids Single Titles)
by Jaspreet KaurTraffic! Road works! Ambulances! Where do you go when the hustle and bustle of the city gets too much? The Spaces In Between weaves between the busy lives of several children who are all seeking secret spaces where they can go to find peace and quiet. With themes of anxiety, fear, kindness and joy, join the children over the course of one day, and explore how each of them copes with their emotions. From the warm embrace of a loved one, finding joy by splashing through puddles, and feeling the crunch of autumn leaves on the pavement, this book is full of ideas on how to find calming spaces in the middle of the hubbub. Tips and suggestions at the back of the book are full of ideas that are accessible to all children, wherever they are in the world.
A Voice: Turning Pain into Power
by Havva RamadanWith a million followers, TikTok and Instagram sensation Havva Ramadan&’s poems have touched the heart and soul of people all around the world. Her highly anticipated debut poetry collection unveils an incredibly powerful and personal journey of loss and love, grief and gratitude, heartbreak and healing, offering poetic inspiration for troubled times.In her first book, poet Havva Ramadan explores the pain of grief, the struggle of mental health, and the journey we all must take to collect our pieces and rebuild ourselves once again. With a mix of her most widely loved poems and previously unpublished material, A Voice is a beautiful collection of Havva's work that shows her deeply personal and relatable journey. Havva&’s words are a light in the darkness for anyone struggling to find their own inner strength and turn their pain into power. And should they stop loving you one day I hope you know that it was nothing to do with your capacity to be loved but their own capacity to live up to the expectations they had built within the love they had displayed unto you. I hope you know that it does not make you unlovable, it just means that this love is no more but that you will be more without it. POWERFUL POEMS: Havva&’s evocative poetry offers validation and encouragement for anyone struggling to find their own inner strength. HIGHLY ACCESSIBLE: The honest, thoughtful, and inspirational reflections in A Voice will resonate with readers of all ages and genders. AFFIRMING AND UPLIFTING: Havva writes with vulnerability, grappling with heavy subjects such as abuse, violence, grief, and death, while remaining uplifting and affirming. SOCIAL MEDIA SENSATION: With a million followers across her TikTok and Instagram accounts—including celebrities such as Khloe Kardashian, Annie Lennox, and Alison Hammond—Havva Ramadan&’s unique and compelling poetic voice has captured the attention and heart of people around the world.
Slow Down, Enjoy Life: A Compassionate Guide to Self-Care
by Stephanie ZitoImmerse yourself in a visually rich guide to simple, sustainable, life-changing self-care. Each page has been thoughtfully designed with affirming, accessible illustrations and practical recommendations for incorporating physical, mental, and emotional self-care into your daily routine. Slow Down, Enjoy Life is a practical guide to simple, sustainable, life-changing self-care. Filled with expert advice and whimsical illustrations, this book will take you on a journey through six different types of self-care, all while deconstructing, destigmatizing, and dispelling common misconceptions about mental health. Over the course of this book, you will learn how to make small habits stick, turning quick rituals into long-lasting routines and developing deeper well-being. Each page has been thoughtfully designed with affirming, accessible recommendations for incorporating physical, mental, and emotional self-care into your daily routine, as well as motivation for making it work long-term. So take a breath, slow down, and enjoy life. SMALL ADJUSTMENTS, LARGE REWARDS: Although the advice in this book is simple to implement (starting at only 5 minutes a day), it will have a significant and lasting impact on your life. ACCESSIBLE: Slow Down, Enjoy Life was written with accessibility in mind. No matter what your mental health journey has been up to this point, this book will meet you where you are. SELF-CARE MENUS: Self-care looks different for everyone. Slow Down, Enjoy Life provides a guide for creating your own individual self-care menus, tailored to your schedule. WHIMSICAL ILLUSTRATIONS: Features sweet, playful artwork that serves as a reminder of the good things in life, even when you&’re having a difficult day. AFFIRMATIONS: Includes affirmations for integrating authentic positivity into your life, as well as practical strategies for self-care on busy days.
Embodied Ecology: Yoga and the Environment
by Christopher Key ChappleIn Embodied Ecology, Hindu Studies scholar Christopher Key Chapple explores how Hindu and Yoga traditions can inform contemporary discourse about the problems of environmental degradation both in India and globally.What do Hinduism and Yoga philosophy have to say about ecology and the environment? Christopher Key Chapple provides an in-depth analysis of the traditional texts and ideas that relate to modern concerns and conversations in the environmental movement. Chapple explains what ancient Indian texts, including the Vedas and Upani?ads, tell us about the centrality of earth-awareness in early India. Chapple then also examines how contemporary eco-activists, such as Vandana Shiva, M.C. Mehta, and Sunderlal Bahuguna, are applying traditional teachings and methods to current environmental crises. Embodied Ecology highlights how Hindu and Yoga ideals can address pressing environmental problems including global consumerism, the proliferation of plastic waste, species extinctions, and climate change. Chapple offers insights on how Yoga ethics can help us create guidelines for the modern ills of over-consumption and how meditation practices can help foster a greater connection to the environment, as well as alleviate distress brought about by eco-anxiety. Under Chapple&’s guide, students will gain familiarity with primary Hindu texts describing methods for understanding and connecting with the five primary elements and learn Yoga practices and lifestyle changes that can be applied to bring about positive change on both a global and individual level.
Clumsy Beauty: Poems for Hearing the "I Love You" in Everything
by J. K. KennedyFilled with warmth, wit, and a dash of irreverence, Clumsy Beauty is a celebration of life in all its messiness. This exquisitely illustrated collection of bite-size poems from J. K. Kennedy invites you to hear the "I love you" in every little moment.An enchantingly illustrated collection of poems designed to inspire and empower, Clumsy Beauty invites you to hear the "I love you" in every little moment. In an age of constant pressure to meet unattainable standards of beauty and perfection, Clumsy Beauty proclaims the joy of imperfection. Embrace your quirks, your stumbles, and your unique path. J. K. Kennedy&’s poetry reveals vulnerability and showcases her personal voice, yet remains refreshingly resonant. With each turn of the page, you'll find inspiration, solace, and a renewed sense of self-acceptance. Whether you're seeking motivation during challenging times or simply looking for a reminder that you are enough just as you are, Clumsy Beauty is here to lift you up. The best part about a mistake is deciding if it will be an anchor or a sail BITE-SIZE POEMS: Each of J. K.&’s poems is thought-provoking, yet brief enough to quickly read before bed, during breakfast, or on the train. Every delectable morsel will leave you hankering for the next. Savor each bite or devour them all at once. EMPOWERING: Clumsy Beauty is a celebration of life in all its messiness. J. K. Kennedy illuminates the beauty in mistakes, imperfections, and unfiltered reality. RESONANT: Themes include navigating uncertainty, embracing your unique self, and living life on your own terms. THOUGHTFUL GIFT: Beautifully designed and with illustrations throughout, Clumsy Beauty is an inspirational gift for anyone looking for a poetic dose of hope and encouragement.
Divine Lives: The Descending Current of Bhakti
by Mandala PublishingDivine Lives recounts the lives and teachings of the venerated spiritual masters His Divine Grace Srila Prabhupada Bhakti Siddhanta Sarasvati Gosvami Thakura, the founder acarya of the entire Gaudiya community, and His Divine Grace Srila Bhakti Pramode Puri Gosvami Thakura, the founding acarya of Sri Gopinatha Gaudiya Matha. The Gaudiya Vaisnava tradition stresses the importance for spiritual seekers to receive transcendental knowledge in a bona-fide current of devotion. Genuine spiritual teachers retain the power and glory of this divine flow in their hearts and manifest it through their unadulterated words and proper conduct. Divine Lives highlights the descriptions of two such sublime personalities, His Divine Grace Srila Prabhupada Bhakti Siddhanta Sarasvati Gosvami Thakura, and his disciple, His Divine Grace Srila Bhakti Pramode Puri Gosvami Thakura. In the time of the Gaudiya revolution led by Srila Prabhupada, Srila B. P. Puri Goswami carried a pen and paper wherever he went. His impeccable notes from that time will surely be of great service for many generations to come. Some of his writings are included within in the form of heart-touching glorifications to his spiritual master that have been organized into separate categories for the reader's benefit. After the biography of Srila Prabhupada and an autobiography of Srila B. P. Puri Goswami, Divine Lives concludes with the words of Srila B. P. Puri Goswami Thakura&’s successor and disciple, Srila B. B. Bodhayan Maharaja. In this last section, we learn specific details about Srila B. P. Puri Goswami&’s first meetings with Srila Prabhupada and how he joined this spiritual movement. Also included within are historical articles from the Gaudiya and Chaitanya Vani that have been translated from the original Bengali into English for the first time, as well as rare photos and artifacts from this transformational time in Gaudiya history.
Astrology Decoded: The Secret Science of India's Sages
by Vish ChatterjiAstrology Decoded offers an approachable introduction to the ancient secrets of Vedic astrology. Are you a leader or an advisor? A hard worker or a free spirit? The answer lies in the planets. Discover how these celestial bodies influence you and harness this knowledge to unlock your authentic self.Astrology Decoded is your guide to the true wisdom of the stars. Vedic astrologer, yogi, and business coach Vish Chatterji highlights how the ancient wisdom of India allows you to better understand the contemporary world, combining the secret science of the planets with modern personality types to reveal a more complete picture of yourself. Unlike Western astrology, Vedic astrology calculations match the actual observed positions of planets in the sky and are based on the rising constellation at your exact time and place of birth. Instead of a broad-stroke sun-sign interpretation, your planetary personality type is the key to a deeper understanding of life. Learn how this personality type interacts with different zodiac signs, how it influences your relationships, and how to find balance and maximize happiness in your home, career, and love life. EAST MEETS WEST: Chatterji has discovered that the astronomy-aligned, mythologically rich knowledge system of his ancestors, coupled with modern personality types and spiritual development tools, gives us a more truthful, personalized, and actionable framework that can transform our lives. ACCESSIBLE: Chatterji clearly explains how to use Vedic astrology for self-understanding and personal development, whether this is your first astrology book or your fiftieth. ACTIONABLE: Gain practical insights and tips on how to improve your relationships, based on your planetary personality type, zodiac sign, and rising sign.
Come Home to Yourself: Simple Answers to Life's Essential Questions
by Sadhvi Bhagawati SaraswatiInternationally renowned spiritual leader Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati inspires and guides readers toward managing complex emotions, fostering healthy relationships, and finding inner peace. Come Home to Yourself is for anyone and everyone seeking to better understand themselves and their life's path. Drawing on her own unique story and the lessons learned along the way, internationally renowned spiritual leader Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati provides spiritual guidance and practical advice for the reader on their own life journey. After traveling to India as a PhD student, American-born Saraswati underwent a spiritual transformation that changed her life, ultimately becoming a guru dedicated to aiding others in their spiritual enlightenment. Her work has been commended internationally and praised by Deepak Chopra and Jane Goodall, among others. Emerging from the spiritual discussions held nightly at Saraswati's spiritual retreat center on the banks of the River Ganga, Come Home to Yourself explores how to foster healthy relationships, manage complex emotions, and find peace within oneself. SPIRITUALITY FOR EVERY SEEKER: Written in a conversational style, Come Home to Yourself invites readers at any stage of their spiritual journey to navigate challenging concepts such as finding love, handling anger, and connecting with the divine. PRACTICAL AND ACTIONABLE: Come Home to Yourself is filled with accessible wisdom and actionable advice on challenges everyone faces, from finding balance to discovering your life&’s purpose. ACCOMPLISHED AUTHOR: One of the world&’s preeminent spiritual leaders, Saraswati is the author of four previous books on spirituality, and is also well known as a writer, speaker, and activist. She serves on several committees (including in the United Nations) for international charity and economic development.