Higher Life

Known as the twice-born - first into the flesh and again when initiated into their vocation - the Brahmins are a caste devoted to sacred learning. But what Taseer finds in Benares, the holy city of death also known as Varanasi, is a window on an India as internally fractured as his own continent-bridging identity.

What happens when talented, high-functioning people become sick? Help for patients, families, and professionals to understand the combination of high ability and brain-impacting disease What happens when capable, high-achieving people become sick with chronic Lyme disease, myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), fibromyalgia, multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS), or similar diseases? Up until now, the topic hasn't been studied, but, building on interviews with 20 gifted patients, A. M. Runyan details the unique challenges this group can face around diagnosis, ...

Before he was the charismatic singer of Black Veil Brides and an accomplished solo artist under the Andy Black moniker, he was Andrew Dennis Biersack, an imaginative and creative kid in Cincinnati, Ohio, struggling with anxiety, fear, loneliness, and the impossible task of fitting in. With his trademark charm, clever wit, and insightful analysis, Biersack tells the story of his childhood and adolescence and the discovery of the artistic passions that would shape his life.

The perfect summer read (if you like books by humans. Sorry, no AI here)! You can master adulthood before you get there or wait for it to master you. Which will you choose? We all love a good hack. That one piece of advice that cuts straight to the heart of a problem and shows you how to handle it with ease. But don’t let the title fool you - reducing this wisdom to mere “hacks” would be a massive disservice. You’re about to uncover a treasure trove of insight: 88 of the best tips, tricks, and techniques to launch you from teendom to adulthood with resounding success. And don’t ...

Best-selling author, David Reuben. M.D., tells you the one simple change you can make in your diet that will give you medically-proven protection against colon and rectal cancer, heart attacks, appendicitis, diverticulosis, hemorrhoids, constipation and other diseases of “civilization”. This book guides you step-by-step in the easy and appetizing process of making your diet your shield against the disease. In this history-making explanation of the high-fiber diet, Dr. Reuben has brought good health and long life to millions of Americans. For decades Medical Science was puzzled by the ...

Bruce Goldfarb spent ten years with Maryland's Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, where every sudden or unattended death in the state is scrutinized. Touching on numerous scandals, including Derek Chauvin's trial for the murder of George Floyd and the tragic killing in police custody of Freddie Gray, Goldfarb pulls back the curtain on a pioneer institution in crisis.

Raise your vibration and live your highest potential through the conscious practice of healing your mind, body, and soul. Our thoughts, perception, and emotions create our reality. The Law of Positivism teaches us that we can heal ourselves through daily integrated practices that create more positive energy in our lives and transform how we experience the world.

Robert Shaw unforgettably commanded attention as the weathered seaman Captain Quint in the blockbuster sensation, Jaws. But what came before and after that landmark film is as dramatic as the hunt for the great white shark itself. Capturing the many facets of the vibrant, generous, and sometimes polarizing man is his nephew, Christopher, who explores the forces that shaped a dynamic personality—including Robert's indomitable mother, his deeply troubled father, and his activist sister, Joanna, with whom Robert shared an unbreakable bond.

On the night of her high school graduation, a young woman follows her older sister Debbie to Salvation, a Los Angeles bar patronized by energy healers, aspiring actors, and all-around misfits. After the two share a bag of unidentified pills, the evening turns into a haze of sensual and risky interactions—nothing unusual for two sisters bound in an incredibly toxic relationship. Our unnamed narrator has always been under the spell of the alluring and rebellious Debbie and, despite her own hesitations, she has always said yes to nights like these. That is, until Debbie disappears.

Knowing that you are "a spiritual being having a human experience" is eye opening and inspiring, but can it tangibly transform your life? Pioneering healer Aleya Dao does more than say yes to this question - she shows you how, with stories and practices that are as potent and fresh as a morning cup of coffee or tea. By turning to your inner world, you can work with the limitless energies that create your outer world, making strides you never thought possible.

As heir apparent to the first global media dynasty, Lachlan Murdoch has been waiting to run his father Rupert’s empire all his life. In this riveting first biography of a little-understood but hugely influential figure, acclaimed journalist Paddy Manning asks: Can the dutiful son hang onto the empire, or will the third generation of Murdoch moguls prove the last? Despite a life in the spotlight, Lachlan’s personality, politics, and business acumen remain obscure. Is he the ultra-conservative ideologue media reports maintain, or a free-thinking libertarian, as some friends suggest?

Barbara Gordon has always been an off-the-charts, just-forget-about-the-test supergenius and tech whiz, and then she gets the offer of a lifetime when Supergirl recognizes that Barbara's talents make her an ideal candidate for Super Hero High. Donning the cape and cowl, Barbara Gordon becomes Batgirl, ready to train at the most elite school on the planet, next to some of the most powerful teenagers in the galaxy.

Music, Lyrics, and Life is the songwriting class you always wish you'd taken, taught by the professor you always wish you'd had. It's a deep dive into the heart of questions asked by songwriters of all levels, from how to begin journaling to when you know that a song is finished. With humor and empathy, acclaimed singer-songwriter Mike Errico unravels both the mystery of songwriting and the logistics of life as a songwriter.

Put an End to Feeling Like You Aren’t Enough, Attract the Women You’ve Always Wanted, and Bring Success into Your Life Do you feel like you're not good enough? Do you hate what you see in the mirror? Do you feel like you could be doing so much more with your life? You are not alone. Millions of men around the world feel exactly the same way. After all, it's hard to stay confident when the media constantly shows off and glorifies men that look nothing like you. It makes you feel like you're not good enough because you aren't like them. But, the good news is, there's a solution – and it...

“THE QUANTUM LIFE” has been compared in scope and depth to: The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle The Seat of the Soul by Gary Zukav The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz The Untethered Soul by Michael A Singer The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho The Power of Intention by Dr Wayne W Dyer The Celestine Prophecy by James Redford What if everything you thought you knew about reality was wrong? In her groundbreaking new book “The Quantum Life” challenges conventional thinking and invites you to explore the mind-blowing implications of quantum physics and your spirituality. The book approaches ...

We have more choices than we realize. In fact, according to positive psychology expert Tal Ben-Shahar, our entire life is made of choices, large and small. It is what we choose moment by moment and day by day - to do, to feel, to experience - that determines how happy and fulfilled we are. Every moment, then, is an opportunity to make a choice that will bring us greater happiness. Ben- Shahar presents 100 such opportunities, some simple, such as whether to frown or smile; others complex....

Emotions are deeply rooted within our lives. They govern our instinct and actions to the point that it is imperative to understand other people’s emotions and how to properly react. In our society we hear a lot of about IQ. The general norm is that a person with a high IQ is bound for success. But is that necessarily true? Some are naturally gifted with the ability to solve problems and think of the fly. However, the ability to interact with others in social settings or in a work place truly overshadows those with a high IQ.

Do you want to achieve greatness in every aspect of your life? Then you can't miss 'Think Like a Champion'! This is the book that will help you overcome your limits, acquire a winning mindset, and achieve the success you desire. Discover in 'Think Like a Champion' the secrets of winners in different fields: elite athletes, business leaders, renowned artists, and successful entrepreneurs. Learn from their proven strategies and powerful tools that will allow you to stand out and excel in any field. Within these pages, you will find: Strategies to master your mind: Learn to control your ...

With unprecedented access to newly discovered sources, Donna M. Lucey illuminates the lives of four extraordinary women painted by the iconic high-society portraitist John Singer Sargent. With uncanny clairvoyance, Sargent's portraits hint at the mysteries, passions, and tragedies that unfolded in his subjects' lives.

Bumpers is not a "shelf-help" book but a battle-tested blueprint to building the life of your dreams and living on YOUR terms. Similar to the bumpers you would put up in the bowling alley, the bumpers this book will help you design will allow you to play "all in" with 100% effort while keeping you out of the gutter. Regardless of where you are in your entrepreneurial or personal development journey, Bumpers will transform how you approach each day so that you can increase your enjoyment and effectiveness.