The Quest for Truth

The Quest for Truth
Author: Brandon Perron
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 312
Release: 2004-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0595299512

The Quest for Truth chronicles the allegorical journey of Youngblood Hawke as he is transformed from a self-serving soldier of fortune to a warrior prince. Presented with the question and challenge of absolute truth by a mystical sage, Hawke's inability to respond is an epiphany to him and marks the beginning of his struggle and quest. Guided by a beautiful oracle, he is introduced to the teachings of Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Sun Tzu, Machiavelli, Nietzsche, Jose Ortega, Shakespeare, and William James spoken through mentors, sages, and prophets. His thoughts become poetically philosophical as he struggles with his own destiny. Marked as a threat to their power and control over humanity, the enemies of change seek to destroy him and his desire to understand. Youngblood Hawke's destiny as a warrior prince is realized when he raises an army of "Select Warriors" and leads them against the "mass", a secret and powerful society controlling many of the world's governments. Youngblood Hawke quickly learns that the spiritual and philosophical battle for truth will not only be waged on the battlefield but also within the darkest confines of the human mind, heart, and soul.

Spreading the Light

Spreading the Light
Author: Archie Crawford
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
Total Pages: 360
Release: 2004
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1412032245

This book is about life and is written in plain everyday language. The author boldly faces up to those fundamental questions rankling at the back of one's mind such as: Is there really a God? Where is He? What is the nature of the soul? What is truth? Is reincarnation true? Is there any purpose in the universe? Does God cause suffering? Do angels exist? Who am I? Can effect become cause? Does space and time really exist? etc. He probes deep into the structure of your mind and with great clarity shows you how your mind works and how you can use it to find success in everything you do. He shows how we attract our present circumstances and how emotionally intense events are not only registered in our psychic memory but also in the memories of the cells of our body and what this means for us. He devotes a chapter in which he advocates "going within" through meditation to find solutions to our problems. Religion is examined with candor. He explains the many positive benefits of religion, examines its dark side and points out that, like individuals, some religions must resolve and get rid of the baggage of past evil deeds before they and their followers can step into the light. The author shows how, in spite of itself science through its quantum theories is currently making discoveries which lead to a new view of the universe more in line with that of the essence of the religions and the experiences of the mystics of this world. He shows how science and religion are at last beginning to merge. For example there is now scientific proof of the value of prayer; proof that the mind is non-local, that is it is not located in the brain and also can cause actions over distance; that there is no solid matter in the universe, it is all energy in one form or another. He further states that a field of energy outside the material universe has been discovered where speeds exceed that of light. It has also been found that our human consciousness is directly connected with matter and influences (at least) its microscopic particles. The nature of the universe as being holographic is explored. These scientific findings have profound spiritual significance. He quotes experts on the future of mankind, including Arthur C. Clark, Nobel physicist Brian Josephson, Stephen Hawking etc... and many more. Reading this book will prepare you for the new age that is fast enveloping the earth. The author's message is that in spite of the terrorism and devastation of the earth currently going on, there is powerful hope. There are powerful spiritual forces at work, which will overcome the present chaos and lead us into a life of enlightenment and eventually of love."

Apples in God's Eye

Apples in God's Eye
Author: Orinio G. Opinaldo
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 596
Release: 2010-02-25
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1450037860

Orinio Gregorio Opinaldo was born in Los Angeles and attended St.Agnes Elementary and High School of which he is still an active member of that community in fi nances, social justice and liturgy. He has been a teacher for fortyfour years for LAUSD and has taught all elementary grades and served as resource teacher in art, drama, math, writing and reading. He was chosen as outstanding teacher from the Mayors Offi ce when he taught at Fifty-Second Street Elementary (1964-1989), nominated for the Disney teacher award when he taught at Forty- Ninth Street Elementary (1989-2004) and selected as the 2008 Hero for Harmony Elementary School from LAUSD Board of Education. (2005-2008) After twenty years of teaching, he went to India to refl ect on his fi rst twenty years as a teacher and to plan for his next twenty during all of the 1983-84 school year. During the next twenty years, he spent six months in Botswana where he traveled to South Africa and Zimbabwe. After retiring, he set plans on what his next twenty years would be like in service to children and community. He is the patriarch of twenty-three members of his family of which eleven live with him. He has sixteen grandchildren, eight girls and eight boys and a long history of wonderful friends scattered throughout the world. His greatest asset is his openness as a life learner. He embraces new experiences and is always studying, reading and listening but mostly observing the nuances of his own mind so that he can grow toward total freedom as a vegan and a humanitarian.

Have You Ever Had a Hunch?

Have You Ever Had a Hunch?
Author: Ellen Palestrant
Publisher: Wheatmark, Inc.
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2005-08
Genre: Conduct of life
ISBN: 1587365251

Reclaim your creativity by exploring the educational, sociological, psychological, and political influences on independent thinking. Have You Ever Had a Hunch is a powerful tool for self-growth and an invaluable gift for anyone wanting to explore their own creativity. In a series of short, to the point chapters, author Ellen Palestrant strips away the layers of inhibition and repression that encumbers us all.

Comparative Philosophy and Religion in Times of Terror

Comparative Philosophy and Religion in Times of Terror
Author: Douglas Allen
Publisher: Lexington Books
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2006
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 9780739116173

Comparative philosophy and religion can help us to understand the violence and terrror that often dominate our world. These new, creative studies - ranging in scope from ancient Biblical, Greek, Indian, and Chinese formulations to recent religious and philosophical positions - broaden and deepen our understanding of terror and present new possibilities for greater nonviolence, peace, and true security.

Ethnomethodological Studies of Work

Ethnomethodological Studies of Work
Author: Harold Garfinkel
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 203
Release: 2005-09-26
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1134812043

This unique collection will be essential reading for all researchers and students doing courses in ethnomethodology, organization studies and the sociology of work.

Black Belt

Black Belt
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 184
Release: 1998-06
Genre:
ISBN:

The oldest and most respected martial arts title in the industry, this popular monthly magazine addresses the needs of martial artists of all levels by providing them with information about every style of self-defense in the world - including techniques and strategies. In addition, Black Belt produces and markets over 75 martial arts-oriented books and videos including many about the works of Bruce Lee, the best-known marital arts figure in the world.