A young pianist and his new-found singer girlfriend use their music to rescue a historical resort from bankruptcy and reverse their small town’s economic downturn while falling in love.

Argues for the practice of talking to strangers as a way of widening one's experience of the world, addressing the transformative possibilities as well as the political and practical considerations of engaging with strangers in public.

The Book of Secrets is a step by step guide to find the best meditation suitable for you. 112 methods of meditation are described and introduced here with helpful background information to give contemporary people a door to meditation. Reading this book, not only will your outlook on life change, but so will your life. If you want to know more about life and yourself this is your book. Each chapter that focuses on describing specific meditation techniques is followed by a chapter of questions from those who were present during the talks. In most cases, their questions relate to the techniques given in the previous chapter. So, as you start to experiment with a technique, it will be helpful to look into these chapters for some extra hint, some greater depth of understanding, or response to a question that might have arisen for you in your experiments.

Explains Native American psychology and how its unique perspectives on mind and behavior can bring a focus to better heal individual, social, and global disorders. Psychology is a relatively new discipline, with foundations formed narrowly and near-exclusively by white, European males. But in this increasingly diverse nation and world, those foundations filled with implicit bias are too narrow to best help our people and society, says author Arthur Blume, a fellow of the American Psychological Association. According to Blume, a narrowly based perspective prevents "out-of-the-box" thinking, research, and treatment that could well power greater healing and avoidance of disorders. In this text, Blume explains the Native American perspective on psychology, detailing why that needs to be incorporated as a new model for this field. A Native American psychologist, he contrasts the original culture of psychology's creators—as it includes individualism, autonomy, independence, and hierarchal relationships—with that of Native Americans in the context of communalism, interdependence, earth-centeredness, and egalitarianism. As Blume explains, psychological happiness is redefined by the reality of our interdependence rather than materialism and individualism, and how we do things becomes as important as what we accomplish.

Feeling overwhelmed by constant thoughts and anxieties? Craving calm, clarity, and deep connection to yourself and the world? "The Zen of Now: How to Practice Meditation and Mindfulness in Daily Life" isn't just a meditation guide; it's a transformative map to navigating your daily life with peace and presence. Through practical chapters, this book teaches you how to harness the power of meditation and mindfulness, silencing the mental chatter and finding joy in every breath. Discover how to be truly present in your relationships, work, and even leisure. Immerse yourself in the wisdom of Zen principles, from simplicity and clarity to compassion and gratitude. Unlock your creative potential, face challenges with grace, and ultimately, attain the liberating peace of a truly mindful life. "The Zen of Now" is more than a book; it's an invitation to awaken to the present moment and discover the hidden beauty within. Start your journey today.

When Morwenna Morgan defies her brother's orders and rescues a shipwreck victim from a Cornish beach, she doesn't expect an instant attraction to the injured stranger. This is the kind of man Morwenna can imagine falling for—not the unpleasant suitor her brother's forcing on her! Except the stranger is Lord Rupert Melford—a government agent sent to entrap the Morgan family! He has to believe that Morwenna is part of a smuggling plot, but her sweet nature and devotion to nursing him speak only of her innocence….