Verlag: Oneworld Publications Feb 2008, 2008
ISBN 10: 1851685634 ISBN 13: 9781851685639
Anbieter: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Deutschland
Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In this clear and informative guide, Momen provides a vibrant introduction to all aspects of this fast-expanding faith, which now has over 5.5 million adher ents. From the spiritual development of the individual to the belief in the need for world peace, this gives anyone interested in the contemporary religious landscape an insight into this 150-year old tradition, whose spiritual and social teachings are so much in tune with the concerns of today.
Verlag: Oneworld Publications Feb 2008, 2008
ISBN 10: 1851685669 ISBN 13: 9781851685660
Anbieter: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Deutschland
Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Spanning the centuries and crossing the globe, this engaging introduction covers everything Daoist, from the religion of the ancients to 21st century T¿ai Chi and meditation. Complete with a timeline of Daoist history and a full glossary, Daoism: A Beginner's Guide will prove invaluable not only to students, but also to general readers who wish to learn more about the origins and nature of a profound tradition, and about its role and relevance in our fast-moving 21st century existence.
Verlag: Oneworld Publications Feb 2008, 2008
ISBN 10: 1851685944 ISBN 13: 9781851685943
Anbieter: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Deutschland
Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - It has been remarked that if the brain were so simple we could understand it, we would be so simple we couldn¿t. Commencing with a brief history of neuroscience, from the ancient practice of drilling holes in the head to relieve headaches to the latest research from MRI and CT scans, this accessible guide sets out to explore what we do know about man¿s most complex organ. Including the most up-to-date research on the cerebral processes behind a wide array of human activity ¿ from sleep, memory, and our capacity for language to pleasure, pain, and consciousness itself - this lively and entertaining introduction assumes no previous scientific knowledge and offers a tantalizing glimpse into the very essence of who we are.