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Mind and embodiment in late Victorian literature
Marion Thain,Atti Viragh
Edinburgh University Press
, 2025
; English
; 202 Pages
The closing decades of the nineteenth century saw the birth of psychology as a discipline.
The question of the relationship between mind and body was a central topic of concern across an array of genres, media and textual forms during these years.
In this collection we trace the role literature played in responding to fundamental questions within this interdisciplinary intersection.
How do writers conceptualize perception, memory, sense-experience, understanding, empathy, cognition, and their relation to embodiment?
What is the Victorian contribution to the new conceptions of the nature of thought and feeling developed by such figures as William James in America and Henri Bergson in France?
Mind and Embodiment in Late Victorian Literature shows how writers grappled with pivotal intellectual and scientific developments of the nineteenth century-and how these ideas transformed Victorian literature itself.
Marion Thain,Atti Viragh
Edinburgh University Press
, 2025
; English
; 202 Pages
The closing decades of the nineteenth century saw the birth of psychology as a discipline.
The question of the relationship between mind and body was a central topic of concern across an array of genres, media and textual forms during these years.
In this collection we trace the role literature played in responding to fundamental questions within this interdisciplinary intersection.
How do writers conceptualize perception, memory, sense-experience, understanding, empathy, cognition, and their relation to embodiment?
What is the Victorian contribution to the new conceptions of the nature of thought and feeling developed by such figures as William James in America and Henri Bergson in France?
Mind and Embodiment in Late Victorian Literature shows how writers grappled with pivotal intellectual and scientific developments of the nineteenth century-and how these ideas transformed Victorian literature itself.
eBook
Hamilton, Christopher
Columbia University Press
, 2024
; English
; 174 Pages
What is it like to experience rapture? For philosopher Christopher Hamilton, it is a loss of self that is also a return to self—an overflowing and emptying out of the self that also nourishes and fills the self. In this inviting book, he reflects on the nature of rapture and its crucial yet unacknowledged place in our lives.
Hamilton explores moments of rapture in everyday existence and aesthetic experience, tracing its disruptive power and illuminating its philosophical significance. Rapture is found in sexual love and other forms of intense physical experience, such as Philippe Petit’s nerve-defying wire walk between the Twin Towers. Hamilton also locates it in quieter but equally joyous moments, such as contemplating a work of art or the natural world. He considers a range of examples in philosophy and culture—Nietzsche and Weil, Woolf and Chekhov, the extremes of experience in Werner Herzog’s films—as well as aspects of ordinary life, from illness to gardening. Conversational and evocative, this book calls on us to ask how we might make ourselves more open to experiences of rapturous joy and freedom.
eBook
Hamilton, Christopher
Columbia University Press
, 2024
; English
; 174 Pages
What is it like to experience rapture? For philosopher Christopher Hamilton, it is a loss of self that is also a return to self—an overflowing and emptying out of the self that also nourishes and fills the self. In this inviting book, he reflects on the nature of rapture and its crucial yet unacknowledged place in our lives.
Hamilton explores moments of rapture in everyday existence and aesthetic experience, tracing its disruptive power and illuminating its philosophical significance. Rapture is found in sexual love and other forms of intense physical experience, such as Philippe Petit’s nerve-defying wire walk between the Twin Towers. Hamilton also locates it in quieter but equally joyous moments, such as contemplating a work of art or the natural world. He considers a range of examples in philosophy and culture—Nietzsche and Weil, Woolf and Chekhov, the extremes of experience in Werner Herzog’s films—as well as aspects of ordinary life, from illness to gardening. Conversational and evocative, this book calls on us to ask how we might make ourselves more open to experiences of rapturous joy and freedom.
eBook
Djinnology : An Illuminated Compendium of Spirits and Stories from the Muslim World
Yasmin, Seema; Azim, Fahmida
Chronicle Books LLC
, 2024
; English
; 252 Pages
An intriguing and spine-tingling guide to the world of djinn.
Lurking in the corner of your living room, perhaps reading this sentence over your shoulder right now, is an often invisible creature that is everywhere and nowhere. Djinn are the cool breezes in warm rooms, the materializations of your deepest desires, the monsters waiting beneath your bed. They have appeared in the stories of Muslim communities across time and throughout the world, but this is the first comprehensive illustrated guide to these beguiling creatures.
Emmy Award–winning journalist Seema Yasmin and Pulitzer Prize-winning illustrator Fahmida Azim invite readers into the world of djinn, whether they are practicing Muslims steeped in the stories from childhood or are simply curious about Islamic culture and international folklore. Cultural and religious context, poetic reflections, and a collection of spooky tales are all nestled within a compelling narrative about the mysterious Dr. N, a contemporary scientist discovering the djinn realm. This book shines a light on a long-overlooked yet dazzlingly rich subject.
INCLUSIVE VISION OF ISLAMIC LORE: Written by two progressive Muslim women, this book welcomes readers with diverse relationships to Islam. Yasmin and Azim blend a deep respect for and knowledge of the lore with a fresh perspective. The book incorporates stories from a Muslim diaspora that stretches from Paris to New Jersey and from Durban to Shanghai, showcasing a kaleidoscopic variety of djinn legends.
DELUXE TOME: In this richly illustrated volume, Fahmida Azim's expressive and sensitive art captures the mysterious nature of djinn. A centerpiece map shows the djinn realm overlaid over our own world, and the book itself is embellished with shimmering accents and a striking dyed page edge.
PERFECT FOR MYTHOLOGY AND FOLKLORE FANS: This is the perfect addition to any collection of world mythology. Anyone who enjoys learning about cultures through their folklore will relish the chance to explore the realm of the djinn.
Perfect for:
• Folklore and mythology lovers
• Muslims seeking to celebrate their heritage
• Anyone interested in Islamic history and culture
• Spooky story buffs
• Fans of illustrated books
• Fans of mock-memoir fantasy novels like A Natural History of Dragons
Yasmin, Seema; Azim, Fahmida
Chronicle Books LLC
, 2024
; English
; 252 Pages
An intriguing and spine-tingling guide to the world of djinn.
Lurking in the corner of your living room, perhaps reading this sentence over your shoulder right now, is an often invisible creature that is everywhere and nowhere. Djinn are the cool breezes in warm rooms, the materializations of your deepest desires, the monsters waiting beneath your bed. They have appeared in the stories of Muslim communities across time and throughout the world, but this is the first comprehensive illustrated guide to these beguiling creatures.
Emmy Award–winning journalist Seema Yasmin and Pulitzer Prize-winning illustrator Fahmida Azim invite readers into the world of djinn, whether they are practicing Muslims steeped in the stories from childhood or are simply curious about Islamic culture and international folklore. Cultural and religious context, poetic reflections, and a collection of spooky tales are all nestled within a compelling narrative about the mysterious Dr. N, a contemporary scientist discovering the djinn realm. This book shines a light on a long-overlooked yet dazzlingly rich subject.
INCLUSIVE VISION OF ISLAMIC LORE: Written by two progressive Muslim women, this book welcomes readers with diverse relationships to Islam. Yasmin and Azim blend a deep respect for and knowledge of the lore with a fresh perspective. The book incorporates stories from a Muslim diaspora that stretches from Paris to New Jersey and from Durban to Shanghai, showcasing a kaleidoscopic variety of djinn legends.
DELUXE TOME: In this richly illustrated volume, Fahmida Azim's expressive and sensitive art captures the mysterious nature of djinn. A centerpiece map shows the djinn realm overlaid over our own world, and the book itself is embellished with shimmering accents and a striking dyed page edge.
PERFECT FOR MYTHOLOGY AND FOLKLORE FANS: This is the perfect addition to any collection of world mythology. Anyone who enjoys learning about cultures through their folklore will relish the chance to explore the realm of the djinn.
Perfect for:
• Folklore and mythology lovers
• Muslims seeking to celebrate their heritage
• Anyone interested in Islamic history and culture
• Spooky story buffs
• Fans of illustrated books
• Fans of mock-memoir fantasy novels like A Natural History of Dragons
Audiobook
The Occult Control System: UFOs, Aliens, Other Dimensions, and Future Timelines
Pinchbeck, Daniel; Pinchbeck, Daniel
Waterside Productions, Inc.
, 2022
; English
Are we being observed and visited by alien beings from another world or perhaps another space-time dimension? Thousands upon thousands of accounts of UFOs and alien abductions suggest that something is happening that we do not yet understand. Recently, even mainstream media organizations like the New York Times and the Washington Post have started to report on the bizarre sightings made by military pilots around the world. Are we moving toward a deeper level of Disclosure? And if so, what will be disclosed? How can we best understand this phenomenon?
Considered one of the foremost authors on esoteric, occult, and shamanic topics, Daniel Pinchbeck (Breaking Open the Head, 2012: The Return of Quetzalcoatl, How Soon Is Now) turns his attention to the question of aliens in The Occult Control System. Following thinkers like Patrick Harpur, Carl Jung, Rudolf Steiner, John Lamb Lash, and Laura Knight-Jadczyk, he proposes that the unfolding alien narrative is part of an occult or hyper-dimensional control system designed to keep humanity locked into a certain frequency of consciousness and being. As we awaken to our situation, we can find the tools to break out of this intricately designed prison and access our true potential.
Pinchbeck, Daniel; Pinchbeck, Daniel
Waterside Productions, Inc.
, 2022
; English
Are we being observed and visited by alien beings from another world or perhaps another space-time dimension? Thousands upon thousands of accounts of UFOs and alien abductions suggest that something is happening that we do not yet understand. Recently, even mainstream media organizations like the New York Times and the Washington Post have started to report on the bizarre sightings made by military pilots around the world. Are we moving toward a deeper level of Disclosure? And if so, what will be disclosed? How can we best understand this phenomenon?
Considered one of the foremost authors on esoteric, occult, and shamanic topics, Daniel Pinchbeck (Breaking Open the Head, 2012: The Return of Quetzalcoatl, How Soon Is Now) turns his attention to the question of aliens in The Occult Control System. Following thinkers like Patrick Harpur, Carl Jung, Rudolf Steiner, John Lamb Lash, and Laura Knight-Jadczyk, he proposes that the unfolding alien narrative is part of an occult or hyper-dimensional control system designed to keep humanity locked into a certain frequency of consciousness and being. As we awaken to our situation, we can find the tools to break out of this intricately designed prison and access our true potential.
eBook
The purpose handbook: a beginner’s guide to figuring out what you’re here to do
Skinner, Eloise
Practical Inspiration Publishing
, 2021
; English
; 182 Pages
It’s Monday morning, 9am. How do you feel?
Imagine waking up to start another week. In a perfect world, how would you like to feel? Maybe you imagine feeling motivated and energized. Maybe you imagine starting your week with a sense of purpose, peace and intention.
The goal of this book is simple: to help you live with a sense of purpose. Part-manual, part-manifesto, this book is not a quick fix for happiness
it’s not a five-day plan promising a fast result. Instead, it’s a companion, your personal guide to navigating your own sense of purpose as it evolves throughout your life.
Eloise Skinner is an author, therapist and teacher. She’s also the founder of The Purpose Workshop, an agency helping clients to navigate their purpose and redesign their lives.
Eloise studied at Cambridge, trained at Oxford and practised as a corporate lawyer, but after some soul-searching (including a year training to be a monk!) she followed her passion into psychotherapy.
Above all, Eloise is driven by the idea of integration - the power of bringing together all aspects of work and life
to live fully, with intention, integrity and purpose.
Skinner, Eloise
Practical Inspiration Publishing
, 2021
; English
; 182 Pages
It’s Monday morning, 9am. How do you feel?
Imagine waking up to start another week. In a perfect world, how would you like to feel? Maybe you imagine feeling motivated and energized. Maybe you imagine starting your week with a sense of purpose, peace and intention.
The goal of this book is simple: to help you live with a sense of purpose. Part-manual, part-manifesto, this book is not a quick fix for happiness
it’s not a five-day plan promising a fast result. Instead, it’s a companion, your personal guide to navigating your own sense of purpose as it evolves throughout your life.
Eloise Skinner is an author, therapist and teacher. She’s also the founder of The Purpose Workshop, an agency helping clients to navigate their purpose and redesign their lives.
Eloise studied at Cambridge, trained at Oxford and practised as a corporate lawyer, but after some soul-searching (including a year training to be a monk!) she followed her passion into psychotherapy.
Above all, Eloise is driven by the idea of integration - the power of bringing together all aspects of work and life
to live fully, with intention, integrity and purpose.
Audiobook
McDaniel, M.K.; McKibbin, Amanda
Spoken Realms
, 2021
; English
Placed on a ventilator for lung failure in 1999, M.K. McDaniel fought for her life in a drug-induced coma for three weeks. Misfit In Hell to Heaven Expat is based on a story of M.K.'s experiences before, during, and after a Dark Near-Death Experience. Her family waited and prayed, totally unaware of the horrors M.K. was bravely facing and miserably enduring in a seemingly eternal hell, culminating in her eventual glimpse of heaven and chat with her deceased fiancé. But M.K. still had work to do on Earth. During her lengthy recovery, as M.K. reflected on the purpose of her experiences in the Afterlife, she recalled the tribulations of her family ancestors and their courage to survive. If they could overcome their overwhelming obstacles, then so could she. As memories of former earthly hellish traumas surfaced and seemed to parallel her actual hell experiences, M.K. sought out others with the same story. She eventually found solace, hope, and understanding at the International Association of Near-Death Studies meetings in Seattle. IANDS offered insights, camaraderie, and a joy she had nearly forgotten to be possible in this life. Uplifting, humorous, chilling, and engrossing, Misfit In Hell to Heaven Expat takes the reader by the hand to safely explore our human and otherworldly selves. Its gentle message will help the reader find their way along the bumpy, earthly road to eternity.
McDaniel, M.K.; McKibbin, Amanda
Spoken Realms
, 2021
; English
Placed on a ventilator for lung failure in 1999, M.K. McDaniel fought for her life in a drug-induced coma for three weeks. Misfit In Hell to Heaven Expat is based on a story of M.K.'s experiences before, during, and after a Dark Near-Death Experience. Her family waited and prayed, totally unaware of the horrors M.K. was bravely facing and miserably enduring in a seemingly eternal hell, culminating in her eventual glimpse of heaven and chat with her deceased fiancé. But M.K. still had work to do on Earth. During her lengthy recovery, as M.K. reflected on the purpose of her experiences in the Afterlife, she recalled the tribulations of her family ancestors and their courage to survive. If they could overcome their overwhelming obstacles, then so could she. As memories of former earthly hellish traumas surfaced and seemed to parallel her actual hell experiences, M.K. sought out others with the same story. She eventually found solace, hope, and understanding at the International Association of Near-Death Studies meetings in Seattle. IANDS offered insights, camaraderie, and a joy she had nearly forgotten to be possible in this life. Uplifting, humorous, chilling, and engrossing, Misfit In Hell to Heaven Expat takes the reader by the hand to safely explore our human and otherworldly selves. Its gentle message will help the reader find their way along the bumpy, earthly road to eternity.
Audiobook
Yoga Classes for the Complete Beginner: 4 Yoga Classes Suitable for the Complete Beginner
Fuller, Sue
Yoga2Hear
, 2021
; English
This audio set contains four different yoga classes suitable for the complete beginner. Each class gently and safely introduces different postures and techniques to help create an understanding and to develop a foundation in yoga and yoga practices.
Yoga for the Complete Beginner is a gentle, nurturing class that lays a foundation and prepares the body and mind for regular yoga practice. The class introduces the concept of breathing slowly whilst moving the body through a series of preparatory postures.
More Yoga for the Complete Beginner naturally follows on from Yoga for the Complete Beginner. It includes a different selection of postures, adding variety to your practice.
Yoga Flow for the Complete Beginner provides a nurturing, flowing yoga practice. It introduces the concept of vinyasa flow and moves the body gently through different postures whilst synchronizing the breath and movement.
Yoga Nidra for the Complete Beginner introduces the ancient practice of yoga nidra. It will deeply relax both body and mind and increase positive thoughts and habits, leaving you feeling relaxed, refreshed, and recharged.
All of the classes are gentle and kind on the body and are devised specifically for the complete beginner.
Fuller, Sue
Yoga2Hear
, 2021
; English
This audio set contains four different yoga classes suitable for the complete beginner. Each class gently and safely introduces different postures and techniques to help create an understanding and to develop a foundation in yoga and yoga practices.
Yoga for the Complete Beginner is a gentle, nurturing class that lays a foundation and prepares the body and mind for regular yoga practice. The class introduces the concept of breathing slowly whilst moving the body through a series of preparatory postures.
More Yoga for the Complete Beginner naturally follows on from Yoga for the Complete Beginner. It includes a different selection of postures, adding variety to your practice.
Yoga Flow for the Complete Beginner provides a nurturing, flowing yoga practice. It introduces the concept of vinyasa flow and moves the body gently through different postures whilst synchronizing the breath and movement.
Yoga Nidra for the Complete Beginner introduces the ancient practice of yoga nidra. It will deeply relax both body and mind and increase positive thoughts and habits, leaving you feeling relaxed, refreshed, and recharged.
All of the classes are gentle and kind on the body and are devised specifically for the complete beginner.
eBook
The two hands of god : the myths of polarity
Watts, Alan
New World Library
, 2020
; English
The forgotten book on world mythology by Alan Watts Alan Watts is today remembered as a trailblazing interpreter of Eastern philosophy, but The Two Hands of God reveals a different side of his multifaceted genius. In this ambitious work, Watts takes readers on a fascinating journey through the mythology of China, Egypt, India, the Middle East, and medieval Europe. His theme is the human experience of polarity, a condition in which opposing qualities define and complement each other. Light cannot exist without darkness, good cannot exist without evil, and male cannot exist without female. Chinese philosophy expresses this idea of universal polarity with the concepts of yin and yang, while other cultures express it through the symbolic language of myth, literature, and art. Watts illustrates the way great sages and artists across time have seen beyond the apparent duality of the universe to find a deeper unity that transcends and embraces everything.
Watts, Alan
New World Library
, 2020
; English
The forgotten book on world mythology by Alan Watts Alan Watts is today remembered as a trailblazing interpreter of Eastern philosophy, but The Two Hands of God reveals a different side of his multifaceted genius. In this ambitious work, Watts takes readers on a fascinating journey through the mythology of China, Egypt, India, the Middle East, and medieval Europe. His theme is the human experience of polarity, a condition in which opposing qualities define and complement each other. Light cannot exist without darkness, good cannot exist without evil, and male cannot exist without female. Chinese philosophy expresses this idea of universal polarity with the concepts of yin and yang, while other cultures express it through the symbolic language of myth, literature, and art. Watts illustrates the way great sages and artists across time have seen beyond the apparent duality of the universe to find a deeper unity that transcends and embraces everything.
eBook
The ayurvedic guide to fertility : a natural approach to getting pregnant
Grzych, Heather; Douillard, John (Foreword by)
New World Library
, 2020
; English
; 266 Pages
A PRACTICAL, INTENTIONAL GUIDE TO CREATING ENHANCED CONDITIONS FOR CONCEPTION Creating new life is a natural part of being a woman, but it doesn’t always come as easily as we expect. With high-stress modern lives, many women’s bodies are not prepared to nurture the growth of a child, and they may find it challenging to become pregnant. Heather Grzych discovered firsthand that the practice of Ayurveda, and its deep teachings on the Four Fertility Factors, could help her and other women create the optimal conditions for conception. She shares that understanding — which led to the birth of her son — in this comprehensive book. Ayurveda, the ancient “science of life,” teaches rejuvenating mind-body-spirit practices and herbal remedies that will help you and your partner align with nature for a healthy conception. You can safely explore this holistic approach as you plan for your pregnancy. With Heather’s guidance, you will discover and learn to enhance the factors that contribute to fertility and overall well-being, including the spiritual, emotional, and environmental dimensions of conception.
Grzych, Heather; Douillard, John (Foreword by)
New World Library
, 2020
; English
; 266 Pages
A PRACTICAL, INTENTIONAL GUIDE TO CREATING ENHANCED CONDITIONS FOR CONCEPTION Creating new life is a natural part of being a woman, but it doesn’t always come as easily as we expect. With high-stress modern lives, many women’s bodies are not prepared to nurture the growth of a child, and they may find it challenging to become pregnant. Heather Grzych discovered firsthand that the practice of Ayurveda, and its deep teachings on the Four Fertility Factors, could help her and other women create the optimal conditions for conception. She shares that understanding — which led to the birth of her son — in this comprehensive book. Ayurveda, the ancient “science of life,” teaches rejuvenating mind-body-spirit practices and herbal remedies that will help you and your partner align with nature for a healthy conception. You can safely explore this holistic approach as you plan for your pregnancy. With Heather’s guidance, you will discover and learn to enhance the factors that contribute to fertility and overall well-being, including the spiritual, emotional, and environmental dimensions of conception.
eBook
The bright way : five steps to freeing the creative within
Rowan, Diana; Baltic, Vladimir
New World Library
, 2020
; English
; 266 Pages
The Bright Way is an interactive handbook for mastering Diana Rowan’s proven system for freeing your innate creativity. The Bright Way System has helped thousands of creatives regain their inspiration and motivation, and move past fears so that they can courageously share their visions with the world. It is based on these three principles: 1. Everyone is creative. Creativity happens whenever you directly engage with your chosen activity. (It isn’t just for artists!) 2. You must be creative to be fulfilled in life. If you’re unengaged with life, you will feel dissatisfied, like something is missing. Engage directly with life by reigniting your creativity so that you come back home to your true self. 3. You can tap into your creativity anytime, anyplace, at any age. It’s never too late, and no matter the circumstances, you can be creative. Written for all creatives from young adults to seniors, The Bright Way’s empowering and reliable system works for a lifetime to help you: move through creative blocks so that your creativity consistently flows transform performance fear into joyful sharing of your work finally let go of self-doubt and embrace unshakable self-confidenceInspired by Diana’s own journey from severe creative performance anxiety to a fulfilling career as a full-time artist, this handbook is packed with actionable tips and dozens of examples so that you can make this simple yet powerful system truly your own. Start your Bright Way journey today to access your unique creative voice and shine your light in our new world!
Rowan, Diana; Baltic, Vladimir
New World Library
, 2020
; English
; 266 Pages
The Bright Way is an interactive handbook for mastering Diana Rowan’s proven system for freeing your innate creativity. The Bright Way System has helped thousands of creatives regain their inspiration and motivation, and move past fears so that they can courageously share their visions with the world. It is based on these three principles: 1. Everyone is creative. Creativity happens whenever you directly engage with your chosen activity. (It isn’t just for artists!) 2. You must be creative to be fulfilled in life. If you’re unengaged with life, you will feel dissatisfied, like something is missing. Engage directly with life by reigniting your creativity so that you come back home to your true self. 3. You can tap into your creativity anytime, anyplace, at any age. It’s never too late, and no matter the circumstances, you can be creative. Written for all creatives from young adults to seniors, The Bright Way’s empowering and reliable system works for a lifetime to help you: move through creative blocks so that your creativity consistently flows transform performance fear into joyful sharing of your work finally let go of self-doubt and embrace unshakable self-confidenceInspired by Diana’s own journey from severe creative performance anxiety to a fulfilling career as a full-time artist, this handbook is packed with actionable tips and dozens of examples so that you can make this simple yet powerful system truly your own. Start your Bright Way journey today to access your unique creative voice and shine your light in our new world!
