Download or read book The Whisper of Pialigos written by J Douglas Bottorff and published by J Douglas Bottorff. This book was released on 2007 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hired to document an aging eccentric's search for an ancient scroll, novelist Stuart Adams sets out with Greek archaeologist Dr. Niki Mikos to a Mediterranean location that may hold the prize they all seek.

Download or read book The Complete Soul written by J. Douglas Bottorff and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-09-06 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The belief in soul evolution comes from the commonly held assumption that each person is spiritually incomplete, that we have returned to this earthly school for lessons our souls need to move to the next higher level. The Complete Soul: Exposing the Myth of Soul Evolution challenges this belief. Your soul, like the drop of water taken from the ocean, is complete. The spiritual awakening is not about evolution. It is about recovering your soul from the false sense of self and its evolutionary timeline, a perceived barrier between where you think you are and where you want to be. This book takes the position that no such barrier exists. Within these pages, you will discover that you did not come here to learn something from the people, places, and things of this earth. You came for the experience. You came because you had something you wanted to give. The Complete Soul affirms your spiritual wholeness and suggests creative new ways of thinking about your reason for taking on this physical body. As you consider these ideas, you may discover that the fulfillment you seek is a lot closer than you think.

Download or read book A Practical Guide to Meditation and Prayer written by J. Douglas Bottorff and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-04-22 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On the path to spiritual understanding, no practice is more important in terms of spiritual transformation than the practices of meditation and prayer. And yet, as in many areas of spiritual discipline, it is as important to know why we pray and meditate as it is to know how. This book answers some common but important questions relating to both the how and the why of these two disciplines. Part I lays the foundation necessary for a positive experience of meditation and prayer. Parts II and III explain the theory and practice of meditation and prayer and give steps for the practice. Part IV offers suggestions on the practical applications of prayer in the areas of healing, prosperity and relationships. Sprinkled liberally with helpful affirmations, inspiring quotation and the author's own wise insights, this book is more than a "how-to." It is a "why-to" that will be a valued companion to anyone seeking a deeper spiritual life through the practices of meditation and prayer.

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Download or read book A Practical Guide to Prosperous Living written by J. Douglas Bottorff and published by Unity Books (Unity School of Christianity). This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The message of this book is simple: To experience a prosperous, happy, fulfilling life, we must learn to be true to our spiritual selves, and we must be involved in an active pursuit of the dreams of our heart. Bottorff uses personal stories, examples, techniques, and tips to excite, motivate, and aid the reader in taking steps to obtain prosperity in his or her inner life and external life.

Download or read book The Story of Unity written by James Dillet Freeman and published by Unity House. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This updated edition includes the original fifteen chapters relating the life and teachings of Charles and Myrtle Fillmore, founders of the Unity movement. Photographs and a chronology have been added to further enhance the text.

Download or read book The Whisper of Pialigos written by J. Douglas Bottorff and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-09-09 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When novelist Stuart Adams joins an expedition led by Dr. Niki Mikos, a beautiful archaeologist resuming her murdered father's search for an ancient scroll, he doesn't count on romance, getting caught up in a perilous adventure dogged by a homicidal Greek official, an erupting volcano, and sinister forces that will stop at nothing to confiscate the artifact. The scroll, thought to contain the key that could save the last vestiges of a dying civilization and usher in an era of world peace, is lost somewhere in the beautiful setting of the Aegean Sea islands. Clues are scarce, but a series of inexplicable visions lead Stuart and the team to the scroll's location. The discovery is immediately countered by a heinous act of deception that robs the expedition of its hard-earned prize, leaving Stuart and Niki to die on the shores of the erupting volcano. Though they make a narrow escape, other team members are not so lucky. While Niki mourns her losses, Stuart is torn between staying with her and going back to a dubious relationship with girlfriend Marion Chandler. But the smoldering tinder of mutual attraction-souls once separated now rejoined-ignites between Stuart and Niki into the full-fledged flame of love. Their ecstasy is short-lived, for the flame casts light on Niki's secret knowledge of an ancient prophesy that she and a high priestess know only Stuart can fulfill. Running counter to all logic, his resistance to participation in a ritual walking a dangerous labyrinth blindfolded is softened by yet another vision urging him to accept his destined role in the deadly ceremony. His success at accomplishing it, he is told, will salvage the remnants of the once-great civilization and signal the beginning of a world sweet with the fragrance of peace. By all appearances it is a lost cause, a dying culture set on an irreversible trajectory toward extinction. Will Stuart muster the courage, the compassion, and enough trust in his own instincts to risk life and love to save them?

Download or read book Crested Butte Dreams written by Ann Lain and published by Wheatmark, Inc.. This book was released on 2007-08 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Sarah Hansen and her husband move to Spruce Haven, a ski resort twenty-five miles northwest of Crested Butte, Colorado, she hopes they will be able to rebuild a marriage that has been torn apart by deception and betrayal. Sarah finds the healing she has desired amid the grandeur of the Rockies, but she also senses that Jake is becoming increasingly distant. Complicating matters is Clint Turner, a good-natured ski patrol director who doesn't try to hide his developing attraction to Sarah. When Sarah's own feelings become impossible for her to deny, she is faced with a choice. Will she honor her commitment to the vows she made twenty-four years ago, or take a chance on mere dreams?

Download or read book Living Awake written by Mary Bea Sullivan and published by Wheatmark, Inc.. This book was released on 2010-12-15 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Imagine renewal in fifteen minutes a day. This forty-day program includes simple, yet meaningful spiritual reflections and practices that will guide you on the path toward emotional, physical, and spiritual restoration. Simplicity reigns-just show up every day for forty days and trust the process. Living AWAKE is a gentle reminder that all in life is sacred. Busy, stressed-out people will welcome Living AWAKE's clear and straightforward approach. Drawing from diverse sources and the author's own experience as a retreat leader and spiritual companion, Living AWAKE is accessible to all, regardless of faith or background. About the Author Mary Bea Sullivan is a retreat leader, inspirational speaker, and spiritual companion. She lives in Northern Alabama with her husband, Malcolm, and children, Brendan and Kiki. She is also the author of Dancing Naked Under the Moon: Uncovering the Wisdom Within, a spiritual memoir. Praise for Living AWAKE "Mary Bea Sullivan is a wise guide because she--through her own experience--knows that being and becoming human is a craft which requires practice, like playing a musical instrument or learning how to paint. Here the reader will find a series of practices over a classic period of forty days which will heal the soul, refresh the mind and heart, and open up new pathways." --Alan Jones, Dean Emeritus of Grace Cathedral and Honorary Canon of Chartres Cathedral. "Living AWAKE is a treasure chest of insight, wisdom, and practice. This forty-day journey invites the reader to know herself with love, and to then lavish that love on others. In a day and age when a lot of spiritual pablum is in the marketplace, Mary Bea Sullivan serves up real food for body, mind and spirit, food that is like the bread of communion, giving bread so that the reader can offer bread." --Rev. Mary C. Earle, Days of Grace: Meditations and Practices for Living with Illness. "Living AWAKE is a wonderful manual for the spiritual seeker who thinks globally and is not afraid to move beyond the confines of his or her belief system. Using a combination of personal narrative and insights into the sacred traditions of the world's religions, Mary Bea offers practical exercises for everyday people whose hearts ache for something more. She writes as a seasoned mentor well familiar with the territory, inviting the uninitiated to take the first steps towards living awake because it is a journey she herself has taken." --Elizabeth-Anne Stewart, Ph.D, Jesus the Holy Fool "There is a deep hunger today to have a more intimate experience with the Divine. Living AWAKE is a great way to get started or to get back on your journey with the Divine. This meditative guide comes from the deep wisdom of both eastern and western spirituality, yet it is simple and short enough that it can realistically be done in the midst of our busy lives. And if you stick with it for forty days, you will have established a habit that becomes natural to you and you will be living more awake." --Rev. Bob Haden, Director of the Haden Institute

Download or read book The Virus Called Love written by Linjaman Jefferson Denham and published by Iceni Books. This book was released on 2004-02-01 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Getting married for superficial reasons is a little like investing your life savings in the stock market during the Great Depression. Before you commit your heart and soul to someone, consider these questions: Do you truly know the person you want to share your life with? Have you mistaken lust for something more meaningful? Will you be able to keep the passion alive after you have been together for a long time? Linjaman Denham tackles relationships, sex, and other sensitive issues with frankness and humor, offering a unique perspective on the "virus called love."

Download or read book In Saguaro s Shadow written by Ernest Schusky and published by Wheatmark, Inc.. This book was released on 2012-05 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is the eve of World War II. When a draft board insists on registering young men from the Tohono O'odham Reservation, a conservative traditionalist named Pia Machita raises the Mexican flag and refuses to allow his followers to "sigh paper." Roswell Manuel is one of the first Tohono O'odham to be educated by Presbyterian missionaries. As the first O'odham interpreter, policeman, judge, and Presbyterian Elder, he attempts to balance his traditional beliefs with a modern lifestyle. After U.S. Marshals invade Pia's village -- and find it empty -- it is up to Roswell to talk Pia into a peaceful surrender. In Saguaro's Shadow is full of surprises and unforgettable outcomes. Based on real-life events, the story enables readers to experience the tragedy and humor that arise when cultures collide.

Download or read book The Healing of Teddy Bears written by Don L. Nickerson and published by Wheatmark, Inc.. This book was released on 2007-05 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Healing of Teddy Bears, by psychotherapist and one-time Christian pastor Don L. Nickerson, calls for the creation of an imaginative faith based on inner consciousness of God, rather than one constructed around external authority, whether Papal, biblical, Islamic, or charismatic claims. Mr. Nickerson illustrates this shift to a highly individuated and creative faith from his own lengthy journey from Christian fundamentalism to mysticism. The author believes that faith, as an authentic, dynamic process, requires "innocence of heart," honesty of intention, and imagination. He is especially interested in the issues of illness, aging, and mortality, and how we shape a less public, but deeper and more personal faith from such experiences. Nickerson jokingly says, "There's something in this book to offend everybody and something that will encourage anybody."

Download or read book Politics with Principle written by Michael J. Kerrigan and published by Wheatmark, Inc.. This book was released on 2010 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Politics with Principle: Ten Characters with Character validates the belief that it is possible for public servants to achieve success in the political arena without lying, cheating, or stealing along the way. It is the author's hope that this book will deepen the reader's appreciation for all in political life who conduct themselves honorably as well as encourage future aspirants of good character to consider public service. This book shows a rising generation the extent to which their own future will depend on the character traits they build in the present. By studying the exemplary characters showcased within, students of politics will be able to imitate their virtuous habits of life, thought, and action. About the Author Michael J. Kerrigan has forty-two years of Washington lobbying and business consulting experience, working closely with the government, political, corporate, and technology sectors. He is the founder and principal of Kerrigan & Associates, Inc., a Washington-based management consulting and lobbying firm. Mr. Kerrigan has been a teacher, coach, congressional campaign manager, and guest lecturer. He has served as an international political liaison to the Vatican for a conference on disabilities and as a U.S. observer, investigating the war-torn regions of Northern Ireland, Latin America, and the Middle East. He also served as an ACYPL delegate to Ireland and to the Federal Republic of Germany. Praise for Politics with Principle Michael is a valued friend, and I respect his knowledge and understanding of our complicated political environment. In a time of much cynicism, this book examines those who represent the best of what makes our political system work and underscores that good character is good politics. From my more than fifty-five years in the public relations business, I couldn't agree more. --Howard J. Rubenstein, Public Relations Executive, New York, NY Today public cynicism about government officials is very high. Michael Kerrigan's well-done analysis of several people who have served with distinction reminds us that public service remains our highest calling and that it can and should be done well. --Joel Klein, Chancellor, New York City Schools, New York, NY Michael Kerrigan is a highly principled and deeply religious man. In Politics with Principle: Ten Characters with Character, he finds these same qualities in ten of his "pals in politics." Because his probing questions are directed to close friends, the reader will discover, in their verbatim responses, some interesting nuggets about public figures that would never be found in a "Who's Who." --Charles S. Robb, former Governor and United States Senator, Virginia I have known Mike for many years, both socially and professionally. His insight into how government works and the people that make it work are the best in Washington. I know many of the characters in his book and share his assessments of their characters and abilities. The book will be a refreshing read at a time when the American people are questioning our political institutions and its leaders. --Thomas Hale Boggs, Jr., Esq., Patton Boggs LLP, Washington, D.C.

Download or read book The Shopkeeper written by James D. Best and published by Center Point Pub. This book was released on 2009 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1879, Steve Dancy sells his New York shop and ventures west to explore and write a journal about his adventures. Though he's not looking for trouble, Dancy's infatuation with another man's wife soon embroils him in a deadly feud with Sean Washburn, a Nevada silver baron. Infuriated by the outrages of two hired thugs, the shopkeeper kills both men in an impulsive street fight. Dancy believes this barbarian act has closed the episode. He is wrong. He has interfered with Washburn's ambitions, and this is something the mining tycoon will not allow. Pinkertons, hired assassins, and aggrieved bystanders escalate the feud until it pulls in all the moneyed interests and power brokers in Nevada. Can the former city slicker settle accounts without losing his life in the process?

Download or read book Native Soul written by J. Douglas Bofforff and published by Unity Books (Unity School of Christianity). This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The mantra of many self-help books is "change your thinking, change your life." However, negative self-talk and mindless chatter stem from a skewed self-image. Native Soul goes a step deeper, gently encouraging awareness of your true essence. In reality, you are much more than a body. You are a perfect expression of is God, or Spirit. Your Native Soul is your connection to Spirit - your innate strength and wholeness. Spirit cannot give you any more than you already have. Nor can you diminish your Native Soul's perfection, no matter what you do or have done. Like Spirit, it is and always will be complete. Do you want more from life? Learn to tap into your Native Soul and experience the blissful satisfaction that is inherently yours to claim.

Download or read book Others Thought I Could Lead written by James S. Avery and published by Wheatmark Incorporated. This book was released on 2006 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a corporate executive, James S. Avery did not simply open doors for black people in this country; he changed marketing strategy throughout the corporate world. Now, in his autobiography, "Others Thought I Could Lead," Avery shares the secrets of his success--his strong work ethic, his moral values, and a belief in himself that allowed him to persevere in the face of adversity. As Horace Baldwin states in the foreword, Avery's book gives us the opportunity to put our own stories in perspective as we realize how much we are capable of contributing to the world.

Download or read book From Fargo to the World of Brands written by David A. Aaker and published by Wheatmark. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: David Aaker has become the guru of brand strategy with his impact research, twelve books, hundred-plus articles, consulting, and speaking. From Fargo to the World of Brands details the intellectual journey that led to a focus on brands--with stops in marketing models, market research, advertising management, emotional advertising, and business strategy--and chronicles his attempts to influence management practices. It provides a profile of academic life, the story of a brand consulting company, and a description of the rich experience associated with his second professional home in Japan. This warmhearted autobiography also describes Aaker's personal life--growing up in the Midwest in the '40s and '50s, his roots, how a Fargo boy over his head survived at MIT and Stanford, his entrepreneurial failure, his passions and relationships, and how the Aaker family evolved over forty years.