La escritura de Stephen Snyder profundiza en las intrincadas dinámicas de la psicología humana y las tensiones que alimentan el conflicto y el malentendido. Basándose en su amplia experiencia como litigante civil y mediador, disecciona expertamente los bloqueos emocionales y psicológicos que impiden la comunicación efectiva y la resolución de disputas. El trabajo de Snyder ofrece a los lectores una profunda visión de los mecanismos que dan forma a nuestras interacciones y proporciona caminos para lograr un mayor equilibrio y comprensión. Su enfoque tiende un puente entre las complejas tensiones legales y la experiencia humana universal de navegar las relaciones.
This guide presents a distinctive approach to personal realization and spiritual awakening, crafted by a leading contemporary spiritual teacher. It explores transformative insights and practices designed to lead readers on a fulfilling journey towards deeper understanding and enlightenment. Through practical wisdom and guidance, the book aims to empower individuals in their quest for self-discovery and spiritual growth.
"With Buddha’s Heart, senior meditation teacher Stephen Snyder reveals an original and clear path to the powerful brahmavihāras. These practices offer rich, soothing support for the soul and a portal to spiritual awakening and deepening self-realization."--Amazon.com
Focusing on the literary achievements of Nobel laureate Oe Kenzaburo and his contemporaries, this text explores the post-war Japanese literary landscape. It features essays on notable authors such as Endo Shusaku, Murakami Haruki, and Yoshimoto Banana, highlighting their contributions and the evolution of literary themes in the post-Oe generation. The work delves into the unique styles and perspectives of these writers, providing insight into their impact on contemporary literature.
Winner, Nautilus Gold Book Award for Relationships and Communication.Can sex survive monogamy? Yes, once you understand how sexual emotions really work.This award-winning, paradigm-shifting guide turns traditional sex therapy inside-out to reveal the hidden rules for great sex. Gentle, compassionate, and filled with compelling stories from Dr. Stephen Snyder’s thirty years as a sex therapist working with over 1,500 individuals and couples, Love Worth Making is essential reading for anyone hoping to keep sexual inspiration alive in a committed relationship.
Two experienced American meditators explain the stages and techniques of concentration meditation, as taught by the Buddhist master Pa Auk SayadawThis is a clear and in-depth presentation of the traditional Theravadin concentration meditation known as jhāna practice, from two authors who have practiced the jhānas in retreat under the guidance of one of the great living meditation masters, Pa Auk Sayadaw. The authors describe the techniques and their results, based on their own experience.
Home brewing is experiencing a surge in popularity, with 1.2 million enthusiasts across the U.S. seeking to escape the monotony of mass-produced beers. This movement highlights the benefits of crafting personalized brews, offering superior aroma, color, body, and flavor. As more people embrace this creative hobby, the Beer Renaissance continues to thrive, inviting individuals to explore the art and science of brewing their own unique beers.
Her pupils murdered her daughter. Now she will have her revenge. After calling off her engagement in the wake of a tragic revelation, Yuko Moriguchi had nothing to live for except her only child, four-year-old child, Manami. Now, following an accident on the grounds of the middle school where she teaches, Yuko has given up and tendered her resignation. But first she has one last lecture to deliver. She tells a story that upends everything her students ever thought they knew about two of their peers, and sets in motion a diabolical plot for revenge. Narrated in alternating voices, with twists you'll never see coming, Confessions probes the limits of punishment, despair, and tragic love, culminating in a harrowing confrontation between teacher and student that will place the occupants of an entire school in danger. You'll never look at a classroom the same way again.
VINTAGE JAPANESE CLASSICS - five masterpieces of Japanese fiction in gorgeous new gift editions. In the Tokyo suburbs four women work the graveyard shift at a factory. Burdened with heavy debts, alienated from husbands and children, they all secretly dream of a way out of their dead-end lives. A young mother among them finally cracks and strangles her philandering, gambling husband. She confesses her crime to her colleagues and unexpectedly, they agree to help. But then the dismembered body parts are discovered, the police start asking questions and more dangerous enemies begin to close in. OUT is a psychologically taut and unflinching foray into the darkest recesses of the human soul, an unsettling reminder that the desperate desire for freedom can make the most ordinary person do the unimaginable.
Learning to Relax
Focusing on achieving a more relaxed and fulfilling legal career, this practical guide combines insights from a retired lawyer and a senior meditation teacher. It offers strategies to manage stress and enhance well-being, emphasizing the integration of mindfulness practices into the demanding legal profession. Readers will discover techniques to improve their work-life balance and cultivate a more positive approach to their careers, ultimately leading to greater satisfaction and success in the field of law.
How to Stop Worrying, Reduce Stress, Eliminate Negative Thinking (Stop Negative Thinking, Good Habits and Much More)
Focused on mental decluttering, this book offers practical exercises, motivational insights, and empowering tips to help readers regain control over their thoughts and emotions. It encourages a personal journey towards self-improvement, fostering a sense of empowerment and well-being. Through actionable strategies, it aims to transform feelings of helplessness into proactive steps for a better mental state.