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Seeds of Genius: The Early Writings of Alan Watts

Seeds of Genius: The Early Writings of Alan Watts

Alan Watts

Collects writings originally published in British and American journals between 1934 and 1956 which offer insight into Watts' spiritual development
The Book: On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are

The Book: On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are

Alan Watts

Alan Watts overturns the illusion that individuals are merely 'egos' contained within their bodies who are separate from the rest of the universe.
Does It Matter?: Essays on Man's Relation to Materiality

Does It Matter?: Essays on Man's Relation to Materiality

Alan W. Watts

This classic series of essays represents Alan Watts's thinking on the astonishing problems caused by our dysfunctional relationship with the material environment.
Buddhism the Religion of No-Religion

Buddhism the Religion of No-Religion

Alan Watts

In this dynamic series of lectures, Alan Watts takes us on an exploration of Buddhism, from its roots in India to the explosion of interest in Zen and the Tibetan tradition in the West.
What Is Zen?

What Is Zen?

Alan Watts

A fervent, lifelong student of Zen, Alan Watts shows us that it is both an experience — a singular, powerful moment of realization — and a simple way of life, with an awareness that affects every moment of every day.
Tao of Philosophy

Tao of Philosophy

Alan Watts

The Tao of Philosophy is a literary adaptation of talks selected to introduce the new "Love of Wisdom" series by Alan Watts to today's audiences.
Become what You are

Become what You are

Alan Watts

In this collection of essays, Watts displays the playfulness of thought and simplicity of language that has made him one of the most popular lecturers and authors on the spiritual traditions of the East.
Still the Mind: An Introduction to Meditation

Still the Mind: An Introduction to Meditation

Alan Watts

Mark Watts compiled this book from his father's extensive journals and audiotapes of famous lectures he delivered in his later years across the country.
Zen Effects: The Life of Alan Watts

Zen Effects: The Life of Alan Watts

Monica Furlong

In this penetrating biography, Furlong reveals how Watts was instrumental in introducing Eastern philosophy and religion to Western minds.
Zen Effects: The Life of Alan Watts

Zen Effects: The Life of Alan Watts

Monica Furlong

In this penetrating biography, Furlong reveals how Watts was instrumental in introducing Eastern philosophy and religion to Western minds.
The way of Zen

The way of Zen

Alan Watts

Watts's narrative clears away the mystery while enhancing the mystique of Zen. Since the first publication of this book in 1957, Zen Buddhism has become firmly established in the West.
Tensions in Christian Ethics: An introduction

Tensions in Christian Ethics: An introduction

Malcolm Brown

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Social Register: Philadelphia

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What Is Tao?

What Is Tao?

Alan Watts

This new book gives us an opportunity to not only understand the concept of the Tao but to experience the Tao as a personal practice of liberation from the limitations imposed by the common beliefs within our culture.
A Good Man Gone: A Mercy Watts Mystery

A Good Man Gone: A Mercy Watts Mystery

A.W. Hartoin

It’s summer in St. Louis and Mercy Watts is on vacation from her parents.
Isaac Watts Remembered

Isaac Watts Remembered

David Guy Fountain

The name Isaac Watts is known the world over and this book will enable readers to sing his hymns with greater appreciation.
Dry Spell: A Mercy Watts Short

Dry Spell: A Mercy Watts Short

A.W. Hartoin

Mercy Watts doesn’t believe in ghosts.
Gender, Power and the Unitarians in England, 1760-1860

Gender, Power and the Unitarians in England, 1760-1860

Ruth Watts

Ruth Watts examines how far they were successful in challenging the ideas and social conventions affecting women.
Fire this Time: The Watts Uprising and the 1960s

Fire this Time: The Watts Uprising and the 1960s

Gerald Horne

In August 1965 the predominantly black neighborhood of Watts in Los Angeles erupted in flames and violence following an incident of police brutality. This is the first comprehensive treatment of that uprising.
G.F. Watts: Victorian Visionary : Highlights from the Watts ...

G.F. Watts: Victorian Visionary : Highlights from the Watts ...

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This beautifully illustrated book encompasses the work of his entire career, from his early self-portrait in 1834 and first exhibited painting in the Royal Academy in 1837 to his most iconic work, Hope, and the remarkable, almost abstract ...
Six Degrees: The Science of a Connected Age

Six Degrees: The Science of a Connected Age

Duncan J. Watts

In this remarkable book, Duncan Watts, one of the principal architects of network theory, sets out to explain the innovative research that he and other scientists are spearheading to create a blueprint of our connected planet.
Finding Sophie

Finding Sophie

Irene N.Watts

In this, the third book about the characters introduced in Good-bye Marianne and Remember Me, Irene N. Watts explores the themes of friendship, family, and the nature of love. Finding Sophie is sure to become a favorite.
Women and Ordination in the Christian Churches: ...

Women and Ordination in the Christian Churches: ...

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273-86, Ruth Watts, 'Rational Dissent and the Emancipation of Women, 1780- 1860', Faith andFreedom, 9.113 (summer 1985), pp. 71-82, Ruth Watts, ' Knowledge is Power — Unitarians, Gender and Education in the Eighteenth and Early ...
A Nurse Abroad: Adventures in nursing, from the Arctic to ...

A Nurse Abroad: Adventures in nursing, from the Arctic to ...

Anne Watts

The moving and heartwarming memoir of a British nurse who has spent her life working in the world's most remote and hostile environments In the early 1960s, Anne Watts was a newly qualified nurse, eager to use her skills.
Glossary of UK Government and Politics

Glossary of UK Government and Politics

Duncan Watts

Duncan Watts. Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) The CAP is a system of European Union (EU) agricultural subsidies. Its origins are to be found in an agreement made between France and West Germany during the drafting of the Treaty of ...
Small Worlds: The Dynamics of Networks Between Order and ...

Small Worlds: The Dynamics of Networks Between Order and ...

Duncan J. Watts

Now, in Small Worlds, Watts follows up on this work with a detailed but accessible account of small-world networks that will appeal to both scientists and nonscientists.
A Silent Muse

A Silent Muse

Jean Anne Watts

For Jean Watts, the muse of poetry was a silent muse, stealing in upon her senses and unfolding 'bright assemblies' in her mind. This collection reflects her artistic talent, gentle sense of humour and zest for life.
Psychology for Christian Ministry

Psychology for Christian Ministry

Rebecca Nye

Rebecca Nye, Sara Savage, Fellow of Queens' College Fraser Watts, Fraser Watts ... be done in a way that is not uncritical about counselling, and also in a way that does not lose sight of the distinctively Christian aspects of pastoral care.

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