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Purposeful empathy : tapping our hidden superpower for personal, organizational, and social change / by Nowak, Anita,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."Through inspiring stories; interviews with experts, including business leaders, neuroscientists, activists, social entrepreneurs, and spiritual leaders; a new model rooted in positive psychology and coaching; and self-development exercises at the end of each chapter, Purposeful Empathy offers wisdom and practical advice to foster personal, organizational, and social transformation"--
Subjects: Caring.; Empathy.; Organizational change.; Social change.;
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Being the change : live well and spark a climate revolution / by Kalmus, Peter.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Waking up -- Beyond green -- Global warming : the science -- Global warming : the outlook -- Growth always ends -- Our mindset -- Trailheads into the wilderness -- Like to bike -- Leaving fossil fuel -- Slow travel -- Meditation, a foundation of change -- Reconnecting with Mother Earth -- Opting out of a broken system -- Collective action -- Community -- Love."How a climate scientist and suburban father cut his climate impact down to one tenth the US average and became happier because of it. Being the Change merges science, spirituality, and practical knowledge to offer a deeply optimistic message: living without fossil fuels is not only possible, it can be better."--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Sustainable living.; Climatic changes;
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Lawmen, Bass Reeves. [videorecording] / by Oyelowo, David,actor.; Quaid, Dennis,actor.; Sutherland, Donald,1935-actor.; Paramount Pictures Corporation,publisher.;
David Oyelowo, Dennis Quaid, Donald Sutherland, Lauren E. Banks, Barry Pepper, Demi Singleton.It follows the journey of Reeves and his rise from enslavement to law enforcement as one of the first Black U.S. Deputy Marshals west of the Mississippi. Despite arresting over 3,000 outlaws during his career, the weight of the badge was heavy, and he wrestled with its moral and spiritual cost to his beloved family.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Western television programs.; Television programs.; Reeves, Bass; United States. Marshals Service; African Americans; African American families; Marshals; Freed persons; Gunfighters; Outlaws;
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The Bhagavad Gita : the song of God retold in simplified English / by Viljoen, Edward,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages [105]-114)."The Bhagavad Gita: The Song of God Retold in Simplified English is the latest title in the Essential Wisdom Library. This unique edition of the timeless epic is designed to be accessible for readers without any prior experience of Hinduism. Not simply a translation of the original, Viljoen has simplified and restated the Gita's complex ideas, so that a first-time reader can fully appreciate the scope and beauty of this magnificent Indian classic. Written in concise, modern language the retelling vividly captures the power and depth of the original work. Part of the Mahabharata, the Gita is a dialogue between Prince Arjuna and Lord Krishna. Its verses contain some of the key ideas of Hindu philosophy--Dharma, Moksha, and various yogic practices. Originally written well over a thousand years ago, the Gita has proven to be a timeless source of wisdom, inspiring philosophers and revolutionaries alike in the millennia since it was written. In addition to the retelling of the text, this edition includes a character list, a glossary of important terms, and chapters exploring the back-story from the Mahabharata and the impact and meaning of the Bhagavad Gita itself. The Bhagavad Gita is an approachable way for today's readers to engage with one of history's richest spiritual epics"--
Subjects: Bhagavadgītā;
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Kinds of kindness [videorecording] / by Alwyn, Joe,1991-actor.; Athie, Mamoudou,1998-actor.; Filippou, Efthimis,1977-screenwriter.; Chau, Hong,1979-actor.; Dafoe, Willem,actor.; Plemons, Jesse,1988-actor.; Qualley, Margaret,actor.; Schafer, Hunter,1998-actor.; Lanthimos, Yorgos,1973-screenwriter,film director.; Stone, Emma,1988-actor.; Searchlight Pictures,film distributor.;
Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Willem Dafoe, Margaret Qualley, Hong Chau, Joe Alwyn, Mamoudou Athie, Hunter Schafer.A triptych fable, following a man without choice who tries to take control of his own life; a policeman who is alarmed that his wife who was missing-at-sea has returned and seems a different person; and a woman determined to find a specific someone with a special ability, who is destined to become a prodigious spiritual leader.Canadian Home Video Rating: 18A.MPAA rating: R.Described video for the blind and visually impaired.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital 2.0.
Subjects: Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Comedy films.; Dark comedy films.; Feature films.; Man-woman relationships; Life change events; Missing persons; Reunions; Religious leaders; Prophecies;
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The beauty of dusk : on vision lost and found / by Bruni, Frank,author.;
From NYT columnist and author Frank Bruni comes a wise and moving memoir about aging, affliction, and optimism after partially losing his eyesight. Bruni recounts his adjustment to this daunting reality, a medical and spiritual odyssey that involved not only reappraising his own priorities, but also gathering wisdom from longtime friends and new acquaintances who had navigated their own traumas and afflictions.
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Bruni, Frank.; Authors; People with visual disabilities; Vision disorders;
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Highway to Heaven Season 5 [videorecording]. by Landon, Michael; French, Victor;
Michael Landon, Victor French.Disguised as everyday citizens and blessed with spiritual powers, Jonathan Smith and his trusted sidekick Mark Gordon travel from small towns to bustling cities touching troubled lives from all corners of America. From mending the emotional wounds of a Vietnam nurse to helping a minister who is facing a crisis of conscience, this farewell season celebrates faith and family.TV rating: TV-G.DVD.
Subjects: Drama.; Television Series.;
© 2014., Mill Creek Entertainment,
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Why we meditate : the science and practice of clarity and compassion / by Goleman, Daniel,author.; Tsoknyi Rinpoche,author.; Kane, Adam,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."WHY WE MEDITATE by Daniel Goleman, the New York Times-bestselling author of Emotional Intelligence and many other books, and Tsoknyi Rinpoche, an internationally recognized and beloved spiritual guide in the Tibetan Buddhist community, presents scientifically backed and time-proven Eastern meditation practices that offer an antidote to the forces of frenzy and stress that awash us"--
Subjects: Meditation.; Mind and body.; Mindfulness (Psychology);
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She who knows / by Okorafor, Nnedi,author.;
Part science fiction, part fantasy, and entirely infused with West African culture and spirituality, this novella offers an intimate glimpse into the life of a teenager whose coming of age will herald a new age for her world. Set in the universe African-futurist luminary Nnedi Okorafor first introduced in the World Fantasy Award-winning 'Who Fears Death', this is the first in the 'She Who Knows' trilogy.
Subjects: Science fiction.; Afrofuturist fiction.; Novels.; Families; Salt mines and mining; Teenage girls;
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Beatriz at dinner [videorecording] / by Arteta, Miguel,film director.; Britton, Connie,actor.; Duplass, Jay,actor.; Early, John,1988-actor.; Gilbert, Aaron L,film producer.; Hayek, Salma,1966-actor.; Hinojosa, David,film producer.; Koffler, Pamela,film producer.; Landecker, Amy,1969-actor.; Lithgow, John,1945-actor.; Sevigny, Chloë,actor.; Vachon, Christine,film producer.; Warshofsky, David,actor.; White, Mike,1970-screenwriter.; Bron Studios,production company.; Creative Wealth Media,production company.; Elevation Pictures,film distributor.; Killer Films,production company.; Roadside Attractions (Firm),production company.;
Director of photography, Wyatt Garfield; editor, Jay Deuby; music, Mark Mothersbaugh.Salma Hayek, John Lithgow, Connie Britton, Jay Duplass, Amy Landecker, Chloë Sevigny, David Warshofsky, John Early.Beatriz, an immigrant from a poor town in Mexico, has drawn on her innate kindness to build a career as a spiritual health practitioner in Los Angeles. Doug Strutt is a cutthroat, self-satisfied billionaire real estate developer. When these two opposites meet at a dinner party, their worlds collide and neither will ever be the same.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.MPAA rating: R; for language and a scene of violence.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Comedy films.; Feature films.; Fiction films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Healers; Real estate developers; Parties;
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