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  The Yosemite

  John Muir

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  Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of one of America's most iconic natural wonders with "The Yosemite" by John Muir. This audiobook brings Muir's vivid descriptions and passionate advocacy for nature preservation to life, offering listeners a breathtaking journey through the Yosemite Valley and its surrounding wilderness. 
  John Muir, a renowned naturalist and founder of the Sierra Club, meticulously details the geological formations, flora, and fauna of Yosemite National Park. His poetic language and keen observations capture the grandeur of the towering granite cliffs, majestic waterfalls, and ancient sequoias, painting a vivid picture of this pristine landscape. 
  In "The Yosemite," Muir not only shares his deep reverence for the natural world but also imparts his urgent message on the importance of conservation. His writings have been instrumental in the establishment and protection of many national parks, and his legacy continues to inspire environmentalists today. 
  This audiobook edition, expertly narrated to capture Muir's passion and eloquence, invites listeners to immerse themselves in the serene beauty of Yosemite. Whether you're a nature enthusiast, an outdoor adventurer, or simply someone who appreciates eloquent writing, "The Yosemite" offers a rich auditory experience that will transport you to the heart of one of nature's most magnificent creations. 
  Perfect for commutes, workouts, or quiet moments at home, "The Yosemite" is an ideal companion for anyone seeking to connect with the natural world. Let John Muir's words inspire a deeper appreciation for the beauty and fragility of our planet. 
  Start listening to "The Yosemite" today and let John Muir guide you through the breathtaking landscapes that have captivated visitors for generations.

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  The Last Word - Reviving the...

  Julia Cooper

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  A lively examination of why the modern eulogy should rest in peace.Finding the right words to reckon with a loved one’s death is no easy task, and the pressure to grieve in a timely fashion only makes the difficulty of saying a meaningful goodbye that much harder. We are continually instructed to contain our grief to a limited period, to promptly ‘get over it’ and return to business as usual – is it any wonder that, when themoment for speaking directly to death arrives, we so often grasp at clichés in order to avoid examining our sorrow?
    
    
    
    In turning a critical eye toward the act of eulogy, Julia Cooper manages to perceptively, even playfully, create a new space for the bleak act of mourning. Examining fictional eulogies inThe Big Lebowski and Love Actually alongside teary speeches at celebrity funerals and reflections on mourning from Roland Barthes and Jacques Derrida, The Last Word is a light in the dark. Braiding her delightful, lively cultural analysis with her own personal experiences of loss, Cooper makes a stunning and compelling case for a more compassionateapproach to grief.

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  Jewels From The Indra Net

  Terence Leggett

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  These pieces on Eastern methods of inner training and realisation are not intended as theoretical instruction or entertainment. They all point to actual practice in life and hint at deeper practice. 
  The title of the book Jewels from the Indra Net refers to the fabled net of the god Indra of which the strands have a jewel of truth at each junction. The jewels reflect each other so that each one has deeper and deeper meanings in it. 
  The pieces are from a variety of traditions, some of them being based on original translations of little known Sanskrit or Japanese texts. Others come from observation or personal experience and hopefully will reflect to the reader some further gleams from the Indra Net. 
  The fundamental training is mind control and meditation which in the end have to become one pointed. Allusions to them will be found in several places and will be recognised by those who are approaching that level. Some longer pieces have been put at the beginning to give a survey of some main points.

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  To Learn About Oneself One Has...

  Jiddu Krishnamurti

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  "To perceive 'what is' is the basis of truth," 7 February 1971. Duration: 86 minutes.
  Where there is division, there must be conflict. A mind in conflict must inevitably be distorted, and therefore it cannot possibly see clearly what is truth.
  
  We need a total change, a deep revolution, psychological revolution, the inward revolution, without which you cannot possibly create a new society. Is it possible to observe, to perceive without the observer?
  
  How are images formed? Can the image building come to an end? Knowledge is absolutely necessary. Is it possible that knowledge, which the brain has accumulated through centuries, does not interfere with relationships?
  
  "Direct perception is freedom," 10 February 1971. Duration: 80 minutes.
  Can the mind living in this world ever be free, not only superficially but profoundly, at the very root of its existence? 'Freedom from' is an abstraction, but freedom in observing 'what is' and going beyond it is actual freedom.
  
  How do I observe greed? Do I observe it as an outsider looking in, or do I observe it without the observer? Without the mind being free, you cannot live in order. Three years have passed; I have no energy to be aware of my reactions. Can we seek God through observation?
  
  "Love is that quality of mind in which there is no division," 14 February 1971. Duration: 89 minutes.
  To live in this world with intelligence, in spite of all the complications. Is it possible to be free of fear, not only the superficial fear in relationship but the deep-rooted fear? Thought nourishes, sustains and gives continuity to fear and pleasure.
  
  When you are learning, your mind is awake. Truth isn't second-hand; you can't get it through a guru, a book; you have to learn about it. The beauty of learning is that you don't know what truth is.
  
  What is love? A man who has not love in his heart but the things made by thought will make a monstrous world, will construct a society that is totally immoral. To find out, you must undo everything that you have done.
  
  What does it mean to die?
  
  "A mind in meditation is concerned only with meditation, not with the meditator," 17 February 1971. Duration: 87 minutes.
  If you can put aside your favourite systems, if you can understand that concentration is merely a resistance and therefore constant conflict and wastage of energy, then we can find out for ourselves what is necessary for a mind that is in a state of meditation. To learn about oneself, a living thing, you have to watch, learn anew each minute.
  
  What is will? Consciousness is heritage, the result of time. Consciousness is the content of itself, which is time, sorrow, confusion, misery. Intelligence has no heritage.
  
  What is a mind that is completely silent? How does one cope with the extraordinary energy that human beings have?

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  The Discovery of Eldorado

  Stefan Zweig

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  1834: Johann August Sutter, a cloth merchant residing in Burgdorf in the canton of Bern in Switzerland, fraudulently went bankrupt and was subsequently wanted by the warrant. To escape the authorities, Suter emigrated to the United States and became the richest man in the world as an entrepreneur. A lot of gold is found on his land in California and from then on, the gold hunters dispute his property rights. Ultimately, Suter looses all his fortunes.

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  The Body Image Workbook - An...

  PhD Thomas F. Cash

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  Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to accept and enjoy the way you look instead of constantly worrying about and criticizing your appearance? What if instead of focusing on your flaws, you felt confident with the body you have right now? 
   
   
   
  If you don't like what you see when you look in the mirror, you may not realize that these feelings are entirely within your grasp. You don't need extensive cosmetic surgery, pricey beauty treatments, or weight loss programs, but you may need to do something even more drastic-change your perspective and the way you view yourself. The Body Image Workbook offers a comprehensive program to help you stop focusing on your perceived imperfections and start feeling more confident about the way you look. 
   
   
   
  You'll learn to celebrate your body instead of feeling ashamed of it. This new edition includes discussions of our obsession with physical appearance and with body-fixing options. It helps you discover your personal body image strengths and vulnerabilities and then guides you in creating new, life-changing experiences of mindfulness and body acceptance. After completing this eight-step program, you'll look at yourself in a whole new light-seeing the beauty of the real you.

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