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What's Mine Is Yours: The Rise of Collaborative Consumption Hot Our World » Conscious Business August 29, 2012 1 By Rachel Botsman Roo Rogers WHAT’S MINE IS YOURS is about Collaborative Consumption, a new, emerging economy made possible by online social networks and fueled by increasing cost consciousness and environmental necessity. Collaborative Consumption occurs when people participate in organized sharing, bartering, trading, renting, swapping, and collectives to get the same pleasures of ownership with reduced personal cost and burden, and lower environmental impact.... Read more Read reviews Write review	196	Editor rating 0.0 User rating 4.7 (1)
The Fate of the Species: Why the Human Race May Cause Its Own Extinction and How We Can Stop It Our World » Ecology & Sustainability August 29, 2012 0 By Fred Guterl The sixth "mass extinction event" in the history of planet Earth is currently under way, with over two hundred species dying off every day. The cause of this seismic event is also the source of the single biggest threat to human life: our own inventions. But for all our talk about sea levels and biotechnology,... Read more Read reviews Write review	85	Editor rating 0.0 User rating 0.0 (0)
Net of Being Hot Inspiration » Art & Literature August 27, 2012 0 By Alex Grey How Alex Grey’s visionary art is evolving the cultural body through icons of interconnectedness • Includes over 200 reproductions of Grey’s artwork • Contains spectacular photos of Grey’s collaboration with the cult band TOOL plus his worldwide live-painting performances • Offers Grey’s reflections on how art evolves consciousness with a new symbology of the Networked Self... Read more Read reviews Write review	247	Editor rating 5.0 User rating 5.0 (1)
The End of Men: And the Rise of Women Our World » Ecology & Sustainability August 26, 2012 0 By Hanna Rosin A landmark portrait of women, men, and power in a transformed world. Men have been the dominant sex since, well, the dawn of mankind. But Hanna Rosin was the first to notice that this long-held truth is, astonishingly, no longer true. At this unprecedented moment, by almost every measure, women are no longer gaining on men:... Read more Read reviews Write review	76	Editor rating 0.0 User rating 0.0 (0)
Green Petroleum: How Oil and Gas Can Be Environmentally Sustainable Hot Our World » Ecology & Sustainability August 26, 2012 0 By M.R. Islam M.M. Khan A.B. Chhetri Can "green petroleum" reverse global warming and bring down high gasoline prices? Written in non-technical language for the layperson, this book investigates and details how the oil and gas industry can "go green" with new processes and technologies, thus bringing the world's most important industry closer to environmental and economic sustainability. Read more Read reviews Write review	108	Editor rating 0.0 User rating 0.0 (0)
The End of Your Life Book Club Hot Inspiration » Biography & Memoir August 26, 2012 0 By Will Schwalbe “What are you reading?” That’s the question Will Schwalbe asks his mother, Mary Anne, as they sit in the waiting room of the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. In 2007, Mary Anne returned from a humanitarian trip to Pakistan and Afghanistan suffering from what her doctors believed was a rare type of hepatitis. Months later she was diagnosed with a... Read more Read reviews Write review	128	Editor rating 0.0 User rating 0.0 (0)
The American Spirit: Celebrating the Virtues and Values that Make Us Great Inspiration » Self-Help & Empowerment August 26, 2012 0 By Edwin Feulner Brian Tracy The United States is an exceptional place to call home thanks to the character of the American people. With conviction and urgency, Ed Feulner and Brian Tracy affirm our core tenets―from patriotism and optimism to faith and generosity―and challenge all of us to live out the timeless principles of citizenship. Packed with engaging stories, insightful profiles, and... Read more Read reviews Write review	65	Editor rating 0.0 User rating 0.0 (0)
Hallucinations Hot Meta-Reality » Science & Consciousness August 24, 2012 0 By Oliver Sacks Have you ever seen something that wasn’t really there? Heard someone call your name in an empty house? Sensed someone following you and turned around to find nothing? Hallucinations don’t belong wholly to the insane. Much more commonly, they are linked to sensory deprivation, intoxication, illness, or injury. People with migraines may see shimmering arcs of light or tiny,... Read more Read reviews Write review	124	Editor rating 0.0 User rating 0.0 (0)
For The Sender: Four Letters. Twelve Songs. One Story. "Includes CD" Hot Inspiration » Biography & Memoir August 24, 2012 0 By Alex Woodard Sometimes a letter is like a prayer; it's more for the sender than the receiver. Singer-songwriter Alex Woodard was letting go of his best friend, a Labrador named Kona, and most of his dreams when he received a letter that would change the course of his life. What began as a song about that letter evolved into a... Read more Read reviews Write review	115	Editor rating 0.0 User rating 0.0 (0)
Unhinged: The Trouble with Psychiatry - A Doctor's Revelations about a Profession in Crisis Hot Our World » Conscious Business August 24, 2012 0 By Daniel Cariat IN THIS STIRRING AND BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN WAKE-UP CALL, psychiatrist Daniel Carlat exposes deeply disturbing problems plaguing his profession, revealing the ways it has abandoned its essential purpose: to understand the mind, so that psychiatrists can heal mental illness and not just treat symptoms. As he did in his hard-hitting and widely read New York Times Magazine article "Dr. Drug... Read more Read reviews Write review	110	Editor rating 0.0 User rating 0.0 (0)
The Lean: A Revolutionary (and Simple!) 30-Day Plan for Healthy, Lasting Weight Loss Hot Health » Body, Mind & Spirit August 23, 2012 0 By Kathy Freston If you’ve ever dieted, you’ve undoubtedly worked very hard to achieve results--only to experience the disappointment of having the pounds creep back on. But now wellness expert Kathy Freston lets readers in on her secret: losing weight doesn’t have to be difficult, and it can last. With this book she shares the powerful concept of The Lean--a radically effective... Read more Read reviews Write review	163	Editor rating 0.0 User rating 0.0 (0)
Journeys on the Silk Road: A Desert Explorer, Buddha's Secret Library, and the Unearthing of the World's Oldest Printed Book Hot Inspiration » Biography & Memoir August 22, 2012 0 By Joyce Morgan Conrad Walters When a Chinese monk broke into a hidden cave in 1900, he uncovered one of the world’s great literary secrets: a time capsule from the ancient Silk Road. Inside, scrolls were piled from floor to ceiling, undisturbed for a thousand years. The gem within was the Diamond Sutra of AD 868. This key Buddhist teaching, made 500... Read more Read reviews Write review	137	Editor rating 0.0 User rating 0.0 (0)
The Barefoot Executive: The Ultimate Guide for Being Your Own Boss and Achieving Financial Freedom Inspiration » Self-Help & Empowerment August 21, 2012 0 By Carrie Wilkerson Carrie Wilkerson offers the opportunity to live life on your terms. Want to start your workday with e-mail and coffee on the back patio? Want the flexibility of joining your fourth grader on an all-day field trip? Are you ready to take that vacation you've been planning for years? Then you have... Read more Read reviews Write review	77	Editor rating 0.0 User rating 0.0 (0)
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking Hot Inspiration » Self-Help & Empowerment August 18, 2012 0 By Susan Cain At least one-third of the people we know are introverts. They are the ones who prefer listening to speaking, reading to partying; who innovate and create but dislike self-promotion; who favor working on their own over brainstorming in teams. Although they are often labeled "quiet," it is to introverts that we owe many of the great contributions to society--from... Read more Read reviews Write review	113	Editor rating 0.0 User rating 0.0 (0)
Buried in the Sky: The Extraordinary Story of the Sherpa Climbers on K2's Deadliest Day Hot Inspiration » Biography & Memoir August 18, 2012 0 By Peter Zuckerman Amanda Padoan "Buried in the Sky is a compelling account of the men who have literally shouldered the rest of the world’s mountaineers up K2." —Norman Ollestad, best-selling author of Crazy for the Storm When Edmund Hillary first conquered Mt. Everest, Sherpa Tenzing Norgay was at his side. Indeed, for as long as Westerners have been climbing the Himalaya,... Read more Read reviews Write review	122	Editor rating 0.0 User rating 0.0 (0)
Let It Go: Forgive So You Can Be Forgiven Hot Inspiration » Self-Help & Empowerment August 18, 2012 0 By T.D. Jakes T.D. Jakes, New York Times bestselling author of Reposition Yourself, Making Great Decisions, and more than a dozen other titles, now presents this book on forgiveness, demonstrating once again why he is called “a spiritual genius,” a “master of meeting mankind eye to eye,” and one of America’s best preachers. He understands that he and fellow... Read more Read reviews Write review	162	Editor rating 5.0 User rating 0.0 (0)
By God's Grace: The Life And Teachings of Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswati Inspiration » Spirituality & Religion August 16, 2012 0 By Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati In this absorbing portrait, American-born author Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati weaves a breathtaking tapestry of exotic journeys, meetings with remarkable people, and practical wisdom from the extraordinary life of a renowned Indian spiritual leader, Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswati. The prodigal variety of stories ranges from evocations in a glass of milk to impossible constructions at the mountainous summit of the... Read more Read reviews Write review	95	Editor rating 0.0 User rating 0.0 (0)
The Violinist's Thumb: And Other Lost Tales of Love, War, and Genius, as Written by Our Genetic Code Meta-Reality » Science & Consciousness August 16, 2012 0 By Sam Kean From New York Times bestselling author Sam Kean comes more incredible stories of science, history, language, and music, as told by our own DNA. In The Disappearing Spoon, bestselling author Sam Kean unlocked the mysteries of the periodic table. In THE VIOLINIST'S THUMB, he explores the wonders of the magical building block of life: DNA.There are genes to explain... Read more Read reviews Write review	91	Editor rating 0.0 User rating 0.0 (0)
Why Does the World Exist?: An Existential Detective Story Hot Meta-Reality » Science & Consciousness August 16, 2012 0 By Jim Holt In this astonishing and profound work, an irreverent sleuth traces the riddle of existence from the ancient world to modern times. Whether framed philosophically as “Why is there a world rather than nothing at all?” or more colloquially as “But, Mommy, who made God?” the metaphysical mystery about how we came into existence remains the most fractious... Read more Read reviews Write review	105	Editor rating 0.0 User rating 0.0 (0)
Harmony: A New Way of Looking at Our World Our World » Ecology & Sustainability August 15, 2012 0 By Charles Hrh The Prince Of Wales For the first time, HRH The Prince of Wales shares his views on how our most pressing modern challenges—from climate change to poverty—are rooted in mankind's disharmony with nature, presenting a compelling case that the solution lies in our ability to regain a balance with the world around us With its holistic approach, this provocative and well-reasoned... Read more Read reviews Write review	94	Editor rating 0.0 User rating 0.0 (0)
Uncertainty: Turning Fear and Doubt into Fuel for Brilliance Inspiration » Self-Help & Empowerment August 13, 2012 0 By Jonathan Fields Jonathan Fields knows the risks-and potential power-of uncertainty. He gave up a six-figure income as a lawyer to make $12 an hour as a personal trainer. Then, married with a 3-month old baby, he signed a lease to launch a yoga center in the heart of New York City. . . the day before 9/11. But he... Read more Read reviews Write review	77	Editor rating 0.0 User rating 0.0 (0)
An Abundance of Blessings: 52 Meditations to Illuminate Your Life Inspiration » Self-Help & Empowerment August 08, 2012 0 By John O'Donohue A blessing is a powerful and positive intention that can transform situations and people. Many of us seek rituals to help us recognize, celebrate, or negotiate the vital thresholds of our lives. Enclosed are fifty-two blessings to illuminate the milestones in your life’s journey and bring light to your daily experiences. It is the modest wish that this collection... Read more Read reviews Write review	92	Editor rating 0.0 User rating 0.0 (0)
Edge of the Universe: A Voyage to the Cosmic Horizon and Beyond Hot Meta-Reality » Science & Consciousness August 03, 2012 0 By Paul Halpern An accessible look at the mysteries that lurk at the edge of the known universe and beyond The observable universe, the part we can see with telescopes, is incredibly vast. Yet recent theories suggest that there is far more to the universe than what our instruments record—in fact, it could be infinite. Colossal flows of galaxies, large... Read more Read reviews Write review	103	Editor rating 0.0 User rating 0.0 (0)
The New Game of Life and How to Play It Hot Inspiration » Self-Help & Empowerment August 01, 2012 0 By Florence Scovel Shinn The game of life is a game of boomerangs. Our thoughts, deeds, and words return to us sooner or later with astounding accuracy. Florence Scovel Shinn, a prominent and provocative twentieth-century leader of the New Thought movement, was known for her sage guidance on prosperity, intuition, relationships, and fulfillment. Shinn’s distinct philosophy and practical approach included enlightening... Read more Read reviews Write review	101	Editor rating 0.0 User rating 0.0 (0)
Stillpower: Excellence with Ease in Sports and Life Hot Health » Body, Mind & Spirit July 29, 2012 0 By Garrett Kramer Fuel Your Performance, and Life, with the Clarity of Stillpower For years, athletes, coaches, parents, and organizations have searched for the secrets to optimum mental performance. However, in spite of a myriad of tools and techniques, success and contentment continue to be as elusive as ever, until now. Garret Kramer’s Stillpower offers a... Read more Read reviews Write review	120	Editor rating 0.0 User rating 0.0 (0)
Where the Heart Beats: John Cage, Zen Buddhism, and the Inner Life of Artists Hot Inspiration » Art & Literature July 27, 2012 0 By Kay Larson “Every something is an echo of nothing.” —JOHN CAGE Where the Heart Beats is the story of the tremendous changes sweeping through American culture following the Second World War, a time when the arts in America broke away from centuries of tradition and reinvented themselves. Painters converted their canvases into arenas for action and gesture, dancers embraced pure... Read more Read reviews Write review	187	Editor rating 0.0 User rating 4.3 (1)
The Real Name of God: Embracing the Full Essence of the Divine Hot Inspiration » Spirituality & Religion July 23, 2012 0 By Rabbi Wayne Dosick Ph.D. Reveals the real, whole name of God and its place within each of us • Explains how none of the God-names commonly used in the Bible is God’s real name • Shows how the real name of God unites all religions from both West and East • Includes spiritual techniques, prayers, poems, and meditative chants to... Read more Read reviews Write review	106	Editor rating 0.0 User rating 0.0 (0)
10 Mindful Minutes: Giving Our Children--and Ourselves--the Social and Emotional Skills to Reduce Stress and Anxiety for Healthier, Happy Lives Inspiration » Self-Help & Empowerment July 21, 2012 0 By Goldie Hawn "Goldie Hawn embodies delight and joy, and 10 Mindful Minutes radiates these. Her book can help any adult-parent, grandparent, teacher-make double use of their moments with the children they love and have a terrific time while helping shape that child's brain for a lifetime of resilience and happiness."-Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence Across the... Read more Read reviews Write review	80	Editor rating 0.0 User rating 0.0 (0)
Gay Conversations with God: Straight Talk on Fanatics, Fags and the God Who Loves Us All Hot Inspiration » Biography & Memoir July 20, 2012 0 By James Alexander Langteaux Representing a first in gay and Christian publishing, this provocative book presents a complete reversal of thought and action, contending that God loves homosexuals without attempting to refute scripture references. The study confronts its subject with a quirky sense of humor in the spirit of the “bedtime story,” providing a rare, evangelical Christian volume addressed directly to the gay... Read more Read reviews Write review	126	Editor rating 0.0 User rating 0.0 (0)
Miracles Happen: The Transformational Healing Power of Past-Life Memories Hot Inspiration » Self-Help & Empowerment July 20, 2012 0 By Brian L. Weiss Amy E. Weiss In his revolutionary book Miracles Happen, Brian Weiss M.D., the New York Times bestselling author of Many Lives, Many Masters, examines the physical, emotional, and spiritual healing that is possible when you freely accept and embrace the reality of reincarnation. Trained as a traditional psychotherapist, Dr. Weiss began to explore how reincarnation and past life regression can lead us... Read more Read reviews Write review	248	Editor rating 0.0 User rating 4.3 (1)