In February 1986 Byron Katie woke up one morning to a fundamental, luminous state of being. Determined to give people a way to discover for themselves what she had realised she developed a simple method of self inquiry called The Work , based on four simple questions.

Do you want to improve the world? I don't think it can be done. The world is sacred. It can't be improved. If you tamper with it, you'll ruin it. If you treat it like an object, you'll lose it. This edition presents the author's translation of Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching , which is accompanied by a selection of ancient Chinese paintings.

One glorious spring morning, a mother duck watches her ducklings hatch. Each one is small and pretty, exactly what a duckling should be - except for one very large and very ugly duckling. The other animals cast him out of the farmyard and the ugly duckling sets off on a lonely, hard journey to find somewhere he will fit in.

Lao-tzu's Tao te Ching is the classic manual of the art of living. In 81 brief chapters, the book looks at the basic predicaments posed by being alive and gives advice that imparts balance and perspective, a serene and generous spirit. The Book of the Way is about wisdom in action.

This is a collection of poems by the Israeli poet, Yehuda Amichai. It is a revised edition, which contains forty new works.

When a young soldier meets an old witch, he comes into possession of a magical tinderbox. It has the power to summon three fearsome dogs to do his bidding, and with their help the soldier escapes death, wins the hand of a beautiful princess and lives happily ever after.

Presents a historical study of the Roman Empire in Late Antiquity from the accession of the emperor Diocletian 284 to the death of the emperor Heraclius in 641. This work discusses the upheaval and change caused by the spread of Christianity and the barbarian invasions of the Huns, Goths and Franks.

An illustrated edition of the Brothers Grimm fairy tale.

This edition includes a CD containing the original audio recordings of all the passages of heroic songs quoted in the book, and a video publication of the kinescopic filming of the most valued of the singers, and selected photographs taken during the Milman Parry's collecting trips in the Balkans.

Inspired by the Tao Te Ching , Byron Katie present a pragmatic approach to achieving an awakened mind and living more simply. Using the template of the 81 chapters of the Tao Te Ching , here, she also talks about her experience of living in harmony with the way things are, and and the difference between what hurts and what doesn't.

Gilgamesh is a born leader, but in an attempt to control his growing arrogance, the Gods create Enkidu, a wild man, his equal in strength and courage. Enkidu is trapped by a temple prostitute, civilised through sexual experience and brought to Gilgamesh. They become best friends and battle evil together.

Asia Minor under Rome was one of the wealthiest and developed parts of the Empire, but there have been few modern studies of its economics. This book includes twelve papers that study the direct impact of Roman rule; the organisation of large agricultural estates; changing patterns of olive production; and, inter-regional trade in the Black Sea.

Provides an overview of tactical games. This book features practical lesson plans for a variety of sports, and focuses on a student centred teaching and learning method, helping players and students identify their practice needs, and apply the tactical approach for themselves. This is a reference for teachers of physical education and coaches.

Presents a historical study of the Roman Empire in Late Antiquity from the accession of the emperor Diocletian 284 to the death of the emperor Heraclius in 641. This book covers the western and eastern empire and the period from 284 to 641. It contains thematic coverage of the politics, religion, economy and society of the late Roman state.

The Emperor of China is enchanted by a nightingale's sweet song - until he discovers a bejewelled, mechanical version. Will the mighty ruler learn too late the value of what is simple and genuine?

The Emperor of China has a marvellous palace, yet visitors say the loveliest thing of all is the song of the nightingale, that he has never heard. When he manages to get a nightingale he is enchanted, until he gets a mechanical nightingale. Will he realise in time the value of what is genuine?

This comprehensive study of the history of Asia Minor in antiquity charts Anatolian history from the time of Alexander the Great to the heyday of the Byzantine Empire. This particular volume examines the region from the Hellenistic period to the coming of the Roman Empire.

Reconciles the traditional theological understanding of God with modern thinking. This work aims to give confidence to those who have given up on the fundamentalist expressions of faith that dominate the church.

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