Michael Z continues to deepen the experience of recovery for thousands of people worldwide with this Fourth Volume of The Wisdom of the Rooms. Written both for those on the journey of recovery and for those who wish to understand its significance and meaning, Michael Z uses the quotes and sayings heard in 12 Step meetings to explore and share the magic and wonder of the spiritual experience.People Are Raving About Wisdom of the Rooms - Volume Four"Volume Four of The Wisdom of the Rooms by Michael Z combines the gems of timeless wisdom with thoughtful reflections that will be valuable for anyone, whether just entering recovery, or those with years of sobriety. This book offers the reader the support, common sense and wisdom of a seasoned sponsor." - Jane Middelton-Moz, Author, "Shame and Guilt: Masters of Disguise" and Co-Author, "After the Tears: Helping Adult Children of Alcoholics Heal Their Childhood Trauma""The Wisdom of the Rooms is a delightful book which can be read many times over. Readers are encouraged to pick and choose their way through various quotes by using the reflection questions, which help deepen their insight. This book makes a great addition to the recovery library." - Barbara Sinor, Ph.D., Author, "Addiction and Inspiration for Recovery""I recommend The Wisdom of the Rooms to all my patients and families that have someone in need of recovery. A must read for anyone who knows anybody in recovery." - Sharon Rechter, MD"""Highly recommended for those wishing to deepen their understanding and experience of recovery." - Kelly Madigan Erlandson, LADC, Author, "Getting Sober: A Practical Guide to Making it Through the First 30 Days"About the AuthorMichael Z lives and writes in Los Angeles, CA. A registered MFT therapist intern and spiritual counselor, he uses the 12 Steps as a guide for spiritual, emotional and physical recovery. He shares his experience, strength and hope in meetings around the world, and conducts workshops and retreats on the 12 Step journey.

This is more than just daily meditation book—this is a book of Twelve Step quotes and daily reflections that come right from the meeting rooms of recovery. These are the ‘Aha' moments shared by people in the program, like: "Humility is not thinking less about yourself, but rather thinking about yourself less." Each timeless piece of practical recovery wisdom like this is followed by a three-paragraph reflection of "What it was like, what happened, and what it's like now." The most loved recovery quotes, across our Twelve Step programs are here: "There are no victims, only volunteers—you always have a choice," and they instantly offer the perspective we need to keep growing along spiritual lines. Fill your spiritual toolkit with your favorite quotes, "Once you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change," and see why these unique quotes resonate deeply with members—because they come directly from the meeting rooms of recovery. These quotes—by newcomers as well as old timers—offer people in recovery the experience, strength, and hope, they need, just when they need it: one day at a time. This book will remind you that "It is what it is, but it will become what you make it." The 365 Twelve Step Quotes collected here are the ones we hear in meetings, the quotes and sayings that offer us instant relief and revelation—the ones we wish we had written down and saved. Now you have them all at your fingertips. Quotes like, "We go to meetings for relief; but we work the Steps for recovery," and "Half measures do avail us something—it's just the half we don't want," and "When I say NO to you I'm saying YES to me," and hundreds of others help us all in the Fellowship both develop our practice of daily meditation and deepen our experience in the program. The Wisdom of the Rooms aids in our individual practice of recovery as well as provides inspiration for group discussions, reminding us all that "I'll never be all right, until it's all right, right now." Other Wisdom examples include quotes such as: "Instead of telling God how big your fears are, start telling your fears how big your God is." "The most spiritual thing you can do today is to help someone else." "Wisdom is the knowledge you learn after you know it all." "Let go of your old ideas, even the good ones." "When you own your part, you own your power." "Anger is one letter away from danger." And hundreds more…

In The Wisdom of the Rooms, Volume Two, Michael Z continues to reveal the magic and meaning of the 12 Steps through the quotes and sayings heard daily in the rooms of recovery. This second collection of quotes inspires and encourages us to look within for solutions and serenity so often sought from other people, places and things. Michael Z provides the map for this inward journey and lights the way to the peace and wisdom within us all. A warm and meaningful book, delightful and enlightening, it will help anyone who is looking to strengthen their connection to God, to themselves and to others. Highly recommended. - Charles L. Whitfield, M.D., author of Healing the Child Within These thought provoking meditations are like little lamps illuminating the steps of recovery, helping us to keep our balance and stay the course. Keep them close to light your way. - Kathy Ketcham, co-author with Ernest Kurtz of The Spirituality of Imperfection The Wisdom of the Rooms provides the reader with a road map and toolbox for the journey toward lasting recovery. Don't leave home without it! - Arnold M. Washton, Ph.D., Addiction Psychologist, New York, NY and Princeton, NJ Magnificent, practical advice for daily living. - Bert Pluymen, Author of The Thinking Person's Guide to Sobriety Michael Z s Wisdom goes far beyond the Rooms. It speaks to everyone whose life has been touched by one who has been, or needs to be, in recovery. And that s all of us. - Leslie Lehr, author of Wife Goes On About Michael Z: Michael Z lives and writes in Los Angeles, CA. A registered MFT therapist intern and spiritual counselor, he uses the 12 Steps as a guide for spiritual, emotional and physical recovery. He shares his experience, strength and hope in meetings around the world, and conducts workshops and retreats on the 12 Step journey.

The first step toward a solid foundation in Buddhist thought! The Foundation of Buddhist Thought series is an excellent introduction to Tibetan Buddhism. These unique books, based on the curriculum of a popular course of the same name, were developed by Geshe Tashi Tsering, a Tibetan scholar renowned for his ability to render Buddhist teachings accessible and relevant to everyday life. Geshe Tashi Tsering's Foundation of Buddhist Thought courses are systematic introductions to Buddhist philosophy and practice. With this series of books drawn from his highly successful courses, his insights can now be enjoyed by a wide audience of both specialists and newcomers to the Buddhist tradition. Geshe Tashi's presentations combine rigor and comprehensiveness with lucidity and accessibility, never divorced from the basic humanity and warmth of his personality. In Geshe Tashi, we encounter the new generation of Tibetan monk-scholars teaching in the West who are following in the eminent footsteps of Geshe Wangyal and Geshe Sopa. This volume, the first of six, provides a complete presentation the Buddha's seminal Four Noble Truths, which summarize the fundamentals of the Buddhist worldview. Indeed, they are an essential framework for understanding all of the other teachings of the Buddha.

Life sucks when your friends are pissed at you. Just ask Zoey Redbird – she's become an expert on suckiness. In one week she has gone from having three boyfriends to having none, and from having a close group of friends who trusted and supported her, to being an outcast. Speaking of friends, the only two Zoey has left are undead and unMarked. And Neferet has declared war on humans, which Zoey knows in her heart is wrong. But will anyone listen to her? Zoey's adventures at vampyre finishing school take a wild and dangerous turn as loyalties are tested, shocking true intentions come to light, and an ancient evil is awakened in PC and Kristin Cast's spellbinding fourth House of Night novel. (Recommended for readers age 13 and older)

If you learn something, you change your life. If you teach something, you change another person’s life. But if you teach someone to teach, you change the world. On the heels of the bestselling success of The Ultimate Gift and the major motion picture from 20th Century Fox based on that book Jim Stovall brings you Wisdom for Winners Volume Three. For more than a decade Jim Stovall’s Winner’s Wisdom syndicated columns have been read and studied by highly successful people around the globe. Now, that same wit, wisdom, and millionaire experience is available for you in this book. Wisdom for Winners Volume Three contains a unique combination of guidance for the career professional and the entrepreneur combined with spiritual wisdom that prompts self-reflection. Organized into small sections, the material can be read incrementally for greater impact.

The Wheel of Time is now an original series on Prime Video, starring Rosamund Pike as Moiraine! In The Shadow Rising, the fourth novel in Robert Jordan’s #1 New York Times bestselling epic fantasy series, The Wheel of Time®, Rand al’Thor now wields the sword Callandor. He is both the Champion of Light and the Dragon Reborn. Now, he seeks answers to another prophecy that lies with the warrior people known as the Aiel to put him on the path of learning how to wield the One Power. Accompanied by Moiraine Damodred, Rand arrives at the Aiel Waste and is granted permission by the Wise Ones to enter the sacred city of Rhuidean. After passing through a doorframe ter'angreal, Moiraine gains foresight while the Aiel await Rand's return, either with both arms marked by dragon symbols, validating his identity as He Who Comes With the Dawn, the Chief of Chiefs of all the Aiel—or to never emerge at all. Since its debut in 1990, The Wheel of Time® has captivated millions of readers around the globe with its scope, originality, and compelling characters. The last six books in series were all instant #1 New York Times bestsellers, and The Eye of the World was named one of America's best-loved novels by PBS's The Great American Read. The Wheel of Time® New Spring: The Novel #1 The Eye of the World #2 The Great Hunt #3 The Dragon Reborn #4 The Shadow Rising #5 The Fires of Heaven #6 Lord of Chaos #7 A Crown of Swords #8 The Path of Daggers #9 Winter's Heart #10 Crossroads of Twilight #11 Knife of Dreams By Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson #12 The Gathering Storm #13 Towers of Midnight #14 A Memory of Light By Robert Jordan and Teresa Patterson The World of Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time By Robert Jordan, Harriet McDougal, Alan Romanczuk, and Maria Simons The Wheel of Time Companion By Robert Jordan and Amy Romanczuk Patterns of the Wheel: Coloring Art Based on Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.