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WISDOM: Daily Reflections for A New Era ISBN: 0884896374 For softcover copy with author Reynold Feldman's personal inscription "I wrote WISDOM to share what I have learned with the world. WISDOM represents my attempt to weave the diverse strands of my background — secular Jew, Christian convert, practitioner of the Subud spiritual exercise, Alanon member, Centering Prayer practitioner, intellectual (Ph.D. from Yale in English), entrepreneur, sailor, runner, fundraiser, dancer, etc. — into a series of cogent statements about how to mine, refine, and use our personal wisdom. Each daily reflection is based on a brief quotation from world wisdom sources (sacred, secular, popular) and ends with a brief optional exercise readers can do in their "Wisdom Journal." This book was a labor of love for me. I hope it helps readers find greater fulfillment in living. With Aloha from Hawaii." — Reynold Feldman "An invaluable resource and guide for strengthening, developing, and accessing our own inherent wisdom nature." Synopsis
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THE FOURFOLD WAY: Walking the Paths of the Warrior, Teacher, Healer, and Visionary ISBN: 0062500597 "No matter how much I learn, grow and share, Angeles Arrien's wisdom always holds more before me to practice, integrate, and give away to others. She is a shining light in my life, and I know she can become on in yours through this fine, empowering book!" — Brooke Medicine Eagle, author of: Buffalo Women Comes Singing. "A lucid account of spiritual approaches in other cultures. It is a fertile interpretation of shamanic traditions that hold great treasures and wisdom for us all." — Piero Ferrucci, author of Inevitable Grace Writes one reviewer: "Everything he says comes from intimate heart-experience; it's unobstructed, pure and direct. We're fortunate to have the words of this great teacher preserved." Synopsis: A leading expert on native spirituality and shamanism reveals the four archetypal principles of the Native American medicine wheel and how they can lead readers to a higher spirituality and a better world. Features meditational exercises, a self-inventory to track progress, and inspirational quotations. 30 illustrations. SEE INTERFAITH AND MULTICULTURALISM in this issue of INSPIRE for more on Angeles Arrien. Order this book and others from ANGELES ARRIEN WEBSITE: http://www.angelesarrien.com (NOTE: Angeles Arrien is neither affiliated with Subud nor a member of Subud. We offer her book here as a service to our readers as we feel what she has to say is highly relevant to the spirituality of creativity. From time to time INSPIRE will recommend books by other non-Subud authors.) |
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PRISON WRITINGS: My Life is My Sun Dance ISBN: 0312203543 The most anticipated prison memoir of a generation - the anguished, yet hugely courageous, autobiographical testament by America's most controversial political prisoner, Leonard Peltier, now in his 24th year of confinement, was wrongly convicted of the murder of two FBI agents, and has been doing hard time ever since. Immortalized in Peter Matthiessen's bestselling In the Spirit of Crazy Horse, Peltier remains in prison as his appeals for clemency languish on the president's desk, despite calls for his freedom from the Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu, the European Parliament, and other prominent international figures. Prison Writings, compiled by Peltier over the past few years, tells the extraordinary story of his life — his impoverished upbringing in the Dakotas, his gradual development as an American Indian leader during the political upheavals of the late 1960s and early 1970s, and the tense battles with the government that culminated with the "Incident at Oglala." This last event is one of the darker moments of American history, when FBI agents raided an Indian reservation on the slimmest of pretenses, setting off a firefight in which two agents were killed. Correctly anticipating an unfair judicial process, Peltier escaped to Canada following the shootout. Using false information gained by intimidating a young Indian woman into providing untrue testimony, the FBI illegally extradited Peltier from Canada, and then withheld exonerating information at his trial. Since his conviction, a government lawyer has admitted that the prosecution had no idea of who killed the two FBI agents, yet Peltier is still locked up at Leavenworth penitentiary in Kansas. Whether writing about his childhood, his involvement with AIM, the events at Oglala, or the infamous trial that resulted, Peltier is remarkably philosophical, and even forgiving, his voice a blanket of mercy and compassion. Looking beyond himself, he places his experience in the context of the long history of America's betrayals of and injustices to its Indian peoples. Prison Writings is thus a major political memoir, and it echoes the tradition of Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, and, especially, Martin Luther King, Jr. — Harvey Arden SEE AT ISSUE in this INSPIRE for more on Peltier. For your personally autographed book or CD, order directly from Harvey Arden at WISDOMKEEPERS website: http://www.wisdomkeepkers.com/harvey.htm |
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FAIRFIELD PORTER: A Life in Art ISBN: 0300076371 "...an exhaustive and intimate biography of a complex man ... it is also a valuable addition to the intellectual histories of New York School painting and poetry." — The New York Times Book Review, David Cohen "This beautifully designed book's sympathetic life drawings . . . will be a must read for anyone interested in contemporary painting or poetry."— Publishers Weekly "[Spring] captures both Porter's tempestuous personal life-mingling the art and literary worlds of the century-and the essence of his art. For those familiar with Porter's work as well as those who are just discovering it, this biography will provide an excellent overview of his life and work. Lavishly illustrated with both photographs of Porter's life and illustrations of his work, this is recommended for all collections with an interest in American art. " — Library Journal starred review. SEE paintings of the late Fairfield Porter — an early and active member of Subud New York — in SHOW 3 on exhibit in SICA's Virtual Gallery now! |
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FAIRFIELD PORTER: An American Classic ISBN: 0810937190 A dazzling book for art lovers and plein air painters, Spike's book is according to N.H. Hammer, "an intimate gem of a book with Porter's biography threaded through luminous paintings of portraits and landscapes. 'Through a series of fascinating meetings we fall under the spell of a remarkable gallery of Aboriginal men and women-from healers to storytellers to goldhunters to political visionaries and traditional spiritual elders. From each we receive the gift of some penetrating insight or shard of universal wisdom. A journey to the very edge of the Dreamtime. SEE paintings of the late Fairfield Porter — an early and active member of Subud New York — in SHOW 3 on exhibit in SICA's Virtual Gallery now! |
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ANTONIE PREDOCK 2: ARCHITECT ISBN: 0847821390 Antoine Predock's trademark bold forms-often incorporating references to the natural elements as well as to myth and ritual-have made him an architect of international renown. This important new book follows the highly successful Antoine Predock, Architect Vol. I and documents his work from 1994 to the present, including the Mesa Public Library in Los Alamos, New Mexico; the Civic Arts Plaza in Thousand Oaks, California, and the Museum of Science and Industry in Tampa, Florida. SEE Visual Arts, Architecture and Design in this issue of INSPIRE for more on Antoine Predock! Or visit his website to learn more about his work, his philosophy, his studio — and other books and articles. |
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ANTOINE PREDOCK: ARCHITECT ISBN: 0847816982 From the beginning, Antoine Predock's architecture has drawn from his surroundings: the desert Southwest, with its sparse beauty, its special qualities of light and air. This book presents, chronologically, twenty-nine of Predock's most important buildings. In the text, he discusses the pertinent aspects and idiosyncrasies of each scheme. The organization thus shows the architect's evolution, starting with the early projects in Albuquerque that culminated in his Rio Grande Nature Center, an interpretative learning and exhibit center in a wetlands zone. In the 1980s, Predock's commissions spread farther afield; his best-known project from this time is perhaps the celebrated Nelson Fine Arts Center at Arizona State University. Recently, he has completed the Hotel Santa Fe at Euro Disney, outside Paris - the first realization of his unique idiom in Europe - and the powerful American Heritage Center and Art Museum in Laramie, Wyoming. Private houses, including the landmark Zuber and Venice residences, are shown, as well as housing complexes, hotels, educational buildings, arts projects, and public structures. Predock's own words set the tone for the book, tracing his career from the exceptional 1967 La Luz Community in Albuquerque through his work today. SEE Visual Arts, Architecture and Design in this issue of INSPIRE for more on Antoine Predock! |
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EDMONIA LEWIS: Wildfire in Marble ISBN: 0382397142 "An excellent documentary of the first American woman of African/Chippewa heritage to achieve international status as a sculptor. Wolfe's book is an admirable account of the artist's life and work." — School Library Journal 1998 "This book weaves together vital history of the times, and distinguished personalities (i.e.: Fredrick Douglass, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and William Lloyd Garrison). ...A valuable addition to the reading list of any serious student of black history, women's history and the history of art itself." — Sun-Reporter Lifestyles, Thursday, March 26, 1998 "Written with deep admiration, a compelling biography of a courageous and talented woman sculptor." — George Gurney, Curator of National Museum of American Art (Smithsonian) "Ms. Wolfe deserves to be congratulated for introducing new audiences to Edmonia Lewis and for providing us with such a remarkable story." — Yolanda T. Moses, Ph.D., President, City College of New York/CUNY Mail Order directly from Muse Wood Press, PO Box 9972, Berkeley, CA 94709, USA. SEE WRITERS ON WRITING in this issue of INSPIRE for profile on Rinna Wolfe. |
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CALVIN SIMMONS STORY: "Don't Call Me Maestro" ISBN: 0964144905 Calvin Simmons was the music director of the Oakland Symphony and a frequent guest conductor with some of the nation's major opera companies and orchestras. He was one of the leading conductors of his generation. Conductor Calvin Simmons (1950-1982) lived for music. At the age of nine, he entered the Bay Area's musical scene and began his dream of becoming a world-class musician. "Keep all letters...someone (may) decide to write my biography," the 19-year old Calvin advised his music teacher, Louise McTernan, so sure was he of realizing his dream. He died unexpectely at the height of his career. He also had a sense of humor. SF Columnist Herb Caen once wrote: "I think it was the late Calvin Simmons who groaned after a terrible rehearsal of Carl Orff's ``Carmina Burana,'' ``Let's Carl the whole thing Orff.'' Mail Order directly from Muse Wood Press, PO Box 9972, Berkeley, CA 94709, USA. SEE WRITERS ON WRITING in this issue of INSPIRE for profile on Rinna Wolfe. |
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ANGELINA ISBN: 960256380X A fable for our time told in the color's of a children's story about a young girl, Angleina, and what happens after an angel appears and Angelina discoveres she has another Angelina insider herself who is her true self. Richly illustrated by Mikhail David, Angelina is delightful treasure. It's a parable, fairy tale, poem, adventure, fantasy — and reality — all rolled into one. With pictures! Available from Subud Publications Internatinal. |
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AMELIA ELLICOTT'S GARDEN ISBN: 1876289333 Amelia lives with her cat Mustafah next door to a block of flats. She is proud of her garden and her chickens, but she has no one to share them with...until one day a storm destroys it all and Amelia discovers the value of friendship. For 5 years and up.
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SPIRIT OF THE NIGHT SKY This book gives a basic, easy-to-follow guide to the stars and constellations of Australia's night skies. A charming account of looking up from down under, Burra interweaves myth, mystery and science from around the world to convey the sense of awe experienced by all stargazers past and present. The book came out of Burra's own "star-talks" that he devised to guide tourists and visitors at Uluru (Ayers Rock) through the skyscapes above Australia's Red Centre. The author gratefully acknowledges the seed grant — and encouragement — from Rahman Connelly and Bradford Temple in Australia to launch the book project to begin as well as the publication sponsorship of Ayers Rock Resort. SEE IN THE LIMELIGHT in the Music and Performing Arts section of this issue of INSPIRE for more on Laksar Burra and his startalks.
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A LEARNER'S BOOK ON ISLAM ISBN: 1842000004 "This book, the extensively revised edition of Islam and Its Festivals, is particularly useful for secondary school students as well as the general reader interested in Islam, whether Muslim or non-Muslim. "The first part of the book provides a vivid and detailed account of the life and times of the Prophet Muhammad (SASS), his legacy to mankind, facts about Islam and the rituals of worship. "The second part describes Ramadan and Eid, and traces the origins of the Hajj (Pilgrimage), with a moving and beautiful first hand account. Hajja Istafiah Is'har's sensitive and flowing style brings the sacred journey to life, so that we can all share this unique experience." — From the publishers. "It is really the clearest book I've read on Islam. It deserves a wide audience." — Loura White, Boston.
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THE QUESTION AND ANSWER GUIDE TO JUDAISM AND ISLAM ISBN 0967258707 This practical guide to Judaism and Islam answers such questions as: What does the word, Islam, mean? Is the story of Adam and Eve different in the Torah and the Qur'an? What is Jihad? Do Muslims Keep the Sabbath? What do Judaism and Islam believe about Jesus? Are the mystical teachings of Sufism and Kabbalism similar? Who can have more wives? A Muslim or a Jew? How do both religions view divorce? Dr. Lemberger's book takes the reader on a journey inside these two religions, both of which have their roots in the Patriarch and Prophet Ab raham. The questions are arranged in unified sections that compare and contrast the similarities and differences. The questions and answer technique allows the reader instant access to information about the development of beliefs, rituals, customs, loaws, sacred books and mystical teachings in each religion. The book opens the door to understanding and respect for these two religions whose histories have intertwined for thousands of years. Other books by the same author: Kabbalah and Sufism: Divine Paths to God; and In Their Own Words, a history of Indians in Florida told by the people who were there. ORDER THE QUESTION AND ANSWER GUIDE TO JUDAISM AND ISLAM from Lazar Lemberger, 3800 North HIlls Drive, Hollywood, FL 33021. Or contact the author by email: Lazarlem@aol.com |
