Don’t mention the word “chakra” in certain company. But if this lightning­rod term for the seven parts of the soul doesn’t make your skin crawl, then "Calculating Soul Connections" (Pine Winds Press, 978­0­93766­318­9) will... Read More

If all the diverse elements of humanity—ethnic, regional, spiritual—share one common existential goal, it is surely in the desire to understand consciousness and acquaint ourselves more deeply with who we truly are. We often ask,... Read More

Our bodies, science tells us, experience a number of physical and psychological changes when under stress: an increase in heart rate and blood pressure; rapid, shallow breathing; tense muscles; fats released into the bloodstream along... Read More

With few exceptions, we the spiritual take our piety seriously enough to put in a little effort for the cause. Seemingly, we must do more than merely believe in the divine, so each of us develops an individual portfolio of... Read More

At the height of the Enlightenment, well into his mid fifties, one of Europe’s more respected scientific minds—author of numerous works on chemistry, physics, algebra, metallurgy, and human anatomy— suddenly began experiencing... Read More

Get ready for a change of pace and a quick touchdown into the political and personal lives of the president and the first lady. It may not be at all what one would expect, especially since this wife of a president has decided to forego... Read More

Whether working on a hefty DIY project for the home, doing landscaping or yard work, or wandering the wilderness, Colin Jarman’s Knot-Tying Bible (Firefly Books, 978­1­77085­209­9) has a knot for that. Use the Swing Hitch to string... Read More

The twenty­-three stunning patterns in "Lace Collection for Knitting" will make any wearer feel as though she’s on the runway every day, whether adorned in a fitted sweater, an elegant cardigan, or a flowing shawl. The front cover... Read More