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Animal-Wise: The Spirit Language and Signs of Nature (Ted Andrews, 1999)

Customer Reviews:

"Animal-Wise is my favorite of the animal medicine books that I own. This is a wonderful text that should be used as a workbook. There are many exercises and Andrews was considerate enough to include blank pages for notes scattered throughout the text. I love the layout of this book. Instead of the standard page, most pages have multiple columns. One column dominates the page while the other serves as a sidebar. Often the sidebars are circles. In the section on the charkas, the five important characteristics are set apart in the upper portion of the page, while information about the chakra and the totem is placed in columns below. This makes the information easy to spot. Every page has at least one illustration.

The introduction is a beautiful short story: "Dream Song of the Eagle." This opens the reader to animal medicine. It is followed with enough instruction to give the reader a solid foundation in understanding animal actions and signs. The author states: "In anthropology, animism is the belief that all of Nature - the elements and the animals - have spirit...To zoologists, nothing is possible which cannot be proven or scientifically verified...If we truly wish to become animal-wise, we must combine the mysticism of the animism with the science of zoology without becoming superstitious or narrowly rational." There are sections on creating an inner totem pole (the charkas), general animal behavior, animal imitation, developing your animal scent, getting simple animal answers, the four blessings of every creature, the meaning of environments, and more. These sections are loaded with exercises. I would call it an intensive workshop.

The other three-fourths of the book is devoted to an animal dictionary. It is divided into parts according to the Kingdoms: birds, mammals, insects and arachnids, reptiles and amphibians, and sea life. Each part begins with a section about the communication of that kingdom, an index of the animals, and the related element and how we connect to it. Each animal listing includes the common names, scientific name, description, life cycle, keynotes, the meaning of an appearance, and questions to ask yourself when you encounter this creature.

Some readers might find the unorthodox pages to be distracting. I find them energizing and entertaining. Otherwise, I can find no fault with this book. The material is presented in a cohesive, easy-to-understand style. The narrative is engaging and entertaining. This writer pens work that seems more like a conversation than an instructional manual. I highly recommend this book. You will use it for many years, progressing from the beginning to highly skilled levels of competence with animal medicine. You never stop learning with the animal mentors." Alicia Karen Elkins, Columnist, Reviewer, Editor

This book contains a list of birds and mammals (mostly those not typically seen in daily life), a dictionary of insects and spiders, and a section on reptiles, amphibians and sea life.

The Other Side and Back: A Psychic's Guide to Our World and Beyond (Sylvia Browne, Lindsay Harrison, 2000) World-famous psychic and New York Times bestselling author Sylvia Browne takes readers on an unprecedented and comprehensive "tour" of the afterlife-a world-changing revelation that has helped millions live for today, tomorrow, and forever....  Includes:

- How spirit guides and angels "talk" to us daily
- The truth about ghosts and hauntings
- Solving "unsolvable" missing persons cases
- How psychic energy can keep people healthy and improve relationships
- Why we shouldn't fear aging and death
- Must-read predictions for the new millennium; and more

"Psychic, medium, clairvoyant, channel - these are all words to describe Sylvia Browne's unique powers. I've personally witnessed her bring closure to distraught families, help the police close cases, and open people's hearts to help them see the good within themselves."-Montel Williams

"The Other Side and Back is the most grounded and authentic 'entry to the other side' that I have ever read. You know immediately upon reading the first few pages that Sylvia Browne is more than a psychic-she is a master at conveying the truth that exists in the fourth dimension." -Caroline Myss, Ph.D., author of Anatomy of the Spirit
 

The Seat of the Soul (Gary Zukav, 1990) With the same extraordinary skill that he used to demystify scientific abstraction and the new physics, Gary Zukay, the award-winning author of The Dancing Wu Li Masters, here takes us on a brilliant and penetrating exploration of the new phase of evolution we have now entered.

With lucidity and elegance, Zukav explains that we are evolving from a species that pursues power based upon the perceptions of the five senses -- external power -- into a species that pursues authentic power -- power that is based upon the perceptions and values of the spirit. He shows how the pursuit of external power has produced our survival-of-the-fittest understanding of evolution, generated conflict between lovers, communities, and superpowers, and brought us to the edge of destruction.

Using his scientist's eye and philosopher's heart, Zukav shows how infusing the activities of life with reverence, compassion, and trust makes them come alive with meaning and purpose. He illustrates how the emerging values of the spirit are changing marriages into spiritual partnerships, psychology into spiritual psychology, and transforming our everyday lives. The Seat of the Soul describes the remarkable journey to the spirit that each of us is on.
 

Soul Stories (Gary Zukav, 2000) One of Gary Zukav's many gifts as a speaker and bestselling writer is his ability to present complicated metaphysical and spiritual themes in a way that is simultaneously down-to-earth and spine-tingling. How does he do it? Through story--the oldest and most powerful form of teaching the mind and touching the heart. As a frequent guest on Oprah, Zukav has also discovered that the American public is starved for grounded information on ethereal topics such as intuition, soulful relationships, and nonhuman teachers.

Soul Stories is a collection of true tales that speak to themes such as "Reincarnation," "A Higher Form of Reasoning," "Psychic Archaeology," "The New Female," and "Universal Humans." Some stories come from Zukav's personal experience, like his sister's auto accident and his mother instantly knowing that her daughter was hurt even though they were 100 miles apart. It is tempting to view these 52 tales of fate, coincidence, and sixth sense with an air of doubt. "You have to decide," Zukav warns. "That means thinking about it and, even more important, discovering what you feel about it. Eventually, you might find that what you feel about a Soul Story is more important to you than what you think about it." No matter what you feel about the individual tales, you will leave this book trusting that the best way to understand the meaning and mysteries of life is through story. --Gail Hudson
 

The Heart of the Soul: Emotional Awareness (Gary Zukav, 2002) We are all students in the "Earth school," according to authors Gary Zukav and Linda Francis in The Heart of the Soul. And the time has come to create a whole new lesson plan. For thousands of years we were outwardly focused, as we mastered the tasks of cultivating food and building shelter. Unfortunately, we are still outwardly fixated, obsessively accumulating more wealth, material objects, and power. "What enabled our species to survive so long is now bad medicine. In fact, it is poison," according to Zukav and Francis. What we need now is an inward focus, in which we cultivate the heart and live in alignment with our souls.

As it turns out, The Heart of the Soul is a timely guidebook, with a release date exactly three months after the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. "The pursuit of external power produces physical violence and destruction between nations. You can see this in every newscast," the authors write: Billions of people live in poverty, are hungry, and suffer oppression, and brutality. Changing these circumstances requires our hearts. It requires the ability to feel the pain and joy of others, and to take their needs as seriously as we take our own.

And here is where the heart lessons come in. "As long as there are parts of yourself that reach outward to make you feel safe, valuable, and loved, you need to identify them and heal them." The authors include numerous exercises and activities to help readers feel and understand their emotions in order to "empower the soul" and live a more rewarding and joyful life. The words and intentions are indeed poignant and worthwhile. The numerous boxes, diagrams, and passages in bold print create a self-help structure that some will find simplistic and others will find inviting. --Gail Hudson

Journey of Souls: Case Studies of Lives Between Lives (Michael Duff Newton, PhD, 1994) Journey of Souls is a controversial yet inspiring investigation of the big question we all face at one point or another: "What happens after we die?" To find the answer, Newton opens cases from his private practice in which he hypnotically regressed his clients to a point between lives--after death, but before birth. Not only does Newton grapple with reincarnation, the spirit world, and the nature of the human soul, he also tackles equally sticky questions such as "Is there a Heaven and Hell?" and "What are ghosts?" Readers with a penchant for skepticism will balk at the lack of physical evidence to back up the claims in Journey of Souls, but the book remains a reassuring voice, affirming that our existence is not limited to the boundaries of our mortal flesh. --Brian Patterson
 

The Walk-In: An Inspiring Story of a Spiritual Homecoming (Juelle Wilkins, 1995).  Juelle and her husband, Donovan, are dear friends of mine and have been fabulous teachers and mentors over the years.  Juelle channels the Counsel of 12 (see Other Service Providers for more information). This is an eye-opening book! From the back cover, " 'In one remarkable exchange of spirits, Shari's soul left her body and Juelle's soul moved in.' And so begins the straightforward personal account of The Walk-In, a narrative that describes the life of Shari as a girl, wife and mother, and the amazing story of Juelle, the woman Shari became.  Are Walk-Ins more enlightened souls from God's reservoir of marvels who change places with a soul that is tired and yearns to go home?  Has the universe throughout history sent spiritual messengers to change places with original souls whose human manifestations have divine tasks to perform?  These and dozes of other perplexing, fundamental questions are addressed in The Walk-In, the marvelous, gentle and compelling story of Shari and Juelle, whose transformation may be an everyday miracle on earth." 

A reader's comment: "Some books change your life. And sometimes they're the ones you least expect to have an impact. I bought "The Walk-In" because I'd met the author when I stayed at her B & B in Crestone, Colorado. Although I'm a deeply spiritual person, I shy away from things too "New Agey," and the concept of a walk-in certainly fit that category. But I liked Juelle, and as a writer, I was curious about what she had written. Well, I started the book on the airplane, and I was riveted from the first page. Not only is the book extremely well written (something that as a creative writing teacher and an editor I very much appreciate), but it's written with such honesty and candor, that I found myself seriously considering what Juelle had to say. Now, one might say that my reaction grew out of knowing the author, but I read both the prologue and a chapter called "My Purpose" to my husband who prides himself on his scientific approach to the world ("skeptical, but not closed-minded"), and he, too, found himself considering walk-ins as a real possibility for the first time in his life. But it isn't just the way Juelle talks about the walk-in experience that makes this book so compelling. "The Walk-In" contains a philosophy for living life that one can turn to over and over again and be enriched by every time. I would love to have just the chapter called "My Purpose" in a small bedside book that I could pick up and read each night before I sleep. It is one of the most profound and powerful pieces I have ever read - a spiritual manifesto that could change the world overnight if people only had the chance to read it. Thank you, Juelle, for touching my life to the core. I will never be the same, and I'm glad for it. Namaste." 

To order, contact Juelle at (719) 256-4223, or send a check for $14.95 plus $4 shipping to POB 476, Crestone, Colorado 81131

Hands Across Time: The Soulmate Enigma (Judy Hall, 1997) Ask most people what they mean by soulmate and they will reply "the person who makes me feel complete," or, "my other half." They are convinced that there is only one soulmate for them, and that when that soulmate comes into their life, it will bring them everything they have ever wished for -- they will live happily ever after. For those who believe in reincarnation, this soulmate will be someone with whom they have shared life after life, almost certainly as lovers.

But whilst this may happen, twenty years of exploring karmic relationships led Judy Hall to believe it is not that simple. A soulmate contact from one life may not carry over to the present life. The search for a soulmate, or the memory of a previous association, can so often wreck ordinary relationships.

A better definition of a soulmate might be a soul companion who helps us to grow. This growth may entail some very hard lessons indeed, and our soulmate may just be the person with whom we go to hell and back -- not as a punishment but as a learning process. Nor is the relationship necessarily for ever -- it is for as long as it takes. What is more, we may have several soulmates with whom we have been in many different relationships in the past. Regression to other lives shows that we take on many roles within loosely knit "soul groups," any member of whom may feel like a soulmate when we meet up again.

Using a variety of case histories drawn from Judy's astrological and past life regression work, this book will explore the many different facets of the soulmate experience, including:

- Soulmates: friend or foe?
- How to recognise a soulmate (not always what you expect)
- Karmic love themes
- Soul partners, twin souls, soul companions, group souls
- Serial soulmates
- Did you give your heart away?
- Eternal triangles
- The dangers of finding your soulmate
 

Twin Souls: A Guide to Finding Your True Spiritual Partner (Patricia Joudry and Maurie Pressman, MD, 1995) The first spiritual guide to preparing for, recognizing, and meeting your twin soul. In this, the ultimate relationship book, Patricia Joudry and Maurie Pressman explain how women must discover the inner masculine and men the inner feminine, how to recognize your twin and how each relationship is preparation for the perfect unification to come, and how homosexual love fits into the grand plan.

Many Lives, Many Masters (Brian Weiss, M.D., 1988) Psychiatry and metaphysics blend together in this fascinating book based on a true case history. Dr. Weiss, who was once firmly entrenched in a clinical approach to psychiatry, finds himself reluctantly drawn into past-life therapy when a hypnotized client suddenly reveals details of her previous lives. During one hypnosis session his client introduces the spirit guides who have been her soul therapists in between lives. This is when the story really takes off for Weiss, who discovers that these guides have specific messages about his dead son as well as Weiss's mission in life. No, we cannot verify the truth of this story using the limited scientific tools we have available. However, it is hard to dispute that this well-respected graduate of Columbia University and Yale Medical School has discovered a personal truth that has led him to be an enormously popular speaker, author, and leader in the field of past-life therapy. --Gail Hudson
 

The Way of the Shaman: Tenth Anniversary Edition (Michael Harner, 1990) This classic on shamanism pioneered the modern shamanic renaissance. It is the foremost resource and reference on shamanism. Now, with a new introduction and a guide to current resources, anthropologist Michael Harner provides the definitive handbook on practical shamanism -- what it is, where it came from, how you can participate.

Michael Harner, Ph.D., has practiced shamanism and shamanic healing for more than a quarter of a century. He is the founder and director of the Foundation for Shamanic Studies in Norwalk, Connecticut.
 

Dogs That Know When Their Owners Are Coming Home (Rupert Sheldrake, 1999) It's rare for a book's title to say so clearly what the book is about. In the case of Rupert Sheldrake's latest work, the controversial content is right on the front cover. Pet owners will see it and smile in recognition; skeptical scientists will shake their heads and mutter about "maverick scholars." We all know of cases of dogs (and cats) who know when their owners are coming home, who go to wait at the door or window 10 minutes or more before their human arrives. Conditioned by the tight rigor of contemporary scientific thinking, we either look for rational explanations or we file the phenomenon away in our minds as "unexplained" and are careful not to talk about it with our scientist friends.

Sheldrake has shown in the past that he is not afraid to be labeled a rebel, thanks to his theory of morphic resonance, which suggests the following: Natural systems, or morphic units, at all levels of complexity are animated, organized, and coordinated by morphic fields, which contain an inherent memory. Natural systems inherit this collective memory from all previous things of their kind by a process called morphic resonance, with the result that patterns of development and behavior become increasingly habitual through repetition.

Sheldrake believes that the "telepathy" between pets and humans, or between flocks of birds or schools of fish that move as a single organism, can be explained this theory. Sheldrake is less persuaded by anecdotes that suggest animal clairvoyance--warning of something in the near future--but refuses to disallow the possibility.

He accepts that the case histories he details so thoroughly in this book are anecdotal, but that makes them no less real; and as a scientist himself he sets up experimental conditions for studying this previously ignored phenomenon that show beyond any doubt that the phenomenon exists. He castigates traditional scientists for their refusal to countenance anything that doesn't fit in with their existing paradigms (or prejudices) and challenges them to come up with some more "acceptable" explanation--but none is forthcoming.

This fascinating book is a first attempt at a scientific investigation into a puzzling but quite common occurrence. One hopes that other scientists will follow Sheldrake's brave lead. --David V. Barrett