In these fast-paced times, the exquisite risk facing each of us every day is to slow down and “still our own house” so that we may experience life rather than simply manage it. In The Exquisite Risk, poet and teacher Mark Nepo encourages readers to become quiet enough and open enough to listen to what truly matters—our own hearts, our loved ones, the wonders of nature—in order to live a life with nothing held back. In rich, lyrical prose, Nepo shares his own spiritual path, including a battle with illness that helped him understand how only by daring to embrace all that life has to offer can we come to a deeper appreciation of its meaning and beauty. In the spirit of works by Deepak Chopra and Ram Dass, The Exquisite Risk unfolds in chapters like “The Struggle to Be Real,” “There Are Teachers Everywhere,” “The Rhythm of Kindness,” and “The Gift of Surprise,” offering fresh perspective on the art of being alive and providing essential insight into how we can minimize what stands between us and our experience of life.

The Exquisite Risk: Daring to Live an Authentic Life

Nepo, Mark

Religion & Spirituality

Harmony/Rodale

The Book of Awakening is a modern classic—written in the year 2000 in response to the author’s journey through the trials of a cancer diagnosis, and catapulted to fame in 2010 when it made Oprah’s annual list of her “Favorite Things.” Having touched the lives of hundreds of thousands of readers, Mark Nepo’s wisdom continues to be a daily guide for living life—in hard times and good times—and, most importantly, living authentically. Now Tarcher is proud to offer this inspiring journey as part of its Inspiration Cards series, featuring beautifully designed cards with insights that, in the author’s own words, “will help people meet their days and inhabit their lives.” Winner of the 2014 Nautilus Award represents “Better Books for a Better World”—the Silver Award in the category of Gift/Specialty.

The Book of Awakening Inspiration Cards (Tarcher Inspiration Cards)

Self-Help

Happiness

TarcherPerigee

Stories carry the seeds of our humanness. They help us, teach us, heal us, and connect us to what matters. As Far As the Heart Can See is an invitation to be in relationship with deep and life-giving material. Poet and philosopher Mark Nepo reaches people through their hearts, bringing something fresh and new to the field by stimulating change through reflection of thoughts and feelings. The stories he shares in As Far As the Heart Can See come from many places--from Nepo's personal history to dreams to the myths of our ancestors. Each one is an invitation to awaken an aspect of living in relationship with the sacred. Following each of the forty-five stories are three forms of an invitation to further the conversation: journal questions, table questions, and meditations. The questions, whether reflected upon in a journal or discussed in deeper conversation with friends or family, are meant to lead the seeker down unimagined paths and back into life; the meditations are meant to ground the learning. These stories and parables about universal concepts and themes offer a poet's sensuality and a philosopher's sensibility to personalizing the journey of the human experience in the world.

As Far As the Heart Can See: Stories to Illuminate the Soul

Motivational

HEALTH COMMUNICATIONS+ INC

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Apotheosis 
 As A Root 
 At A Standstill 
 At The Thought Of A Homeland 
 Belial's Comb 
 Beyond The Ring Of Seawine 
 The Circumference Of A Pledge 
 Crimson 
 Cross-eyed And Pure Bred 
 The Engraver 
 First Snow 
 The Fisherman 
 Gloved Trainer To The Falcon 
 God, The Maker Of The Bed, And The Painter 
 The Gypsy And The Old Maid 
 Hellebore, Eaten By Fawns 
 The Helmsman Lured From His Post 
 Kelp-ash 
 Klepsudra, The Water Stealer 
 Libretto For A Garden 
 The Lost Petal 
 Meleagrina 
 Mountain Berries 
 My Constant Dream 
 The Mystical Lovers 
 Night Of Comets 
 Of Nightjars And Songbirds 
 Owls Prey On Mice 
 Restless In The Clearing 
 Richard's Panama 
 The Rusted Pail 
 Skittish 
 Spikes And Clusters 
 St. Joseph's Oratorie, 1934 
 Still Touched With Fire 
 Sunup 
 Tableau In Magenta 
 Takaski 
 To Live Out The Gift 
 Towards A Maelstrom 
 White Rage 
 Wingless 
 Young Carlyle And Sloane 
 Zila And The River 
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Table of Poems from 
 About the Author 
Mark Nepo is a poet and philosopher who has taught in the fields of poetry and spirituality for over thirty years. He has published twelve books and recorded five CDs. Forthcoming work includes a new book of teaching stories, As Far As the Heart Can See, (HCI Books, Fall 2011),Finding Inner Courage (Red Wheel-Conari, Spring 2011, originally published as Facing the Lion, Being the Lion, 2007), and audio books of The Book of Awakening and Finding Inner Courage (CD, Simon & Schuster, Spring 2011). His most recent book of poetry is Surviving Has Made Me Crazy (CavanKerry Press, 2007). As a cancer survivor, Mark devotes his writing and teaching to the journey of inner transformation and the life of relationship. \nIn 2010, Mark sat down for an interview with Oprah Winfrey as part of her Soul Series on the satellite radio network, SIRIUS XM Radio. Of his books, 
The Exquisite Risk 
 (Harmony Books) was 
cited 
by 
Spirituality & Health Magazine\nas one of the Best Spiritual Books of 2005, calling it\n" 
one of the best books we've ever read on what it takes to live an authentic life." 
The Book of Awakening 
 was a finalist for the 2000 Books for a Better Life Award and was cited by 
Spirituality & Health Magazine 
 as one of the Best Spiritual Books of 2000. Mark's collected essays appear in 
Unlearning Back to God: Essays on Inwardness 
 (Khaniqahi Nimatullahi Publications, 2006). His work has been translated into French, Portuguese, Japanese, and Danish. In leading spiritual retreats, in working with healing and medical communities, and in his teaching as a poet, Mark's work is widely accessible and used by many. He\ncontinues to offer readings, lectures, and retreats. Please visit Mark at MarkNepo.com and threeintentions.com.

God the Maker of the Bed and the Painter

Nepo, Mary

Greenfield Review Pr

Acre of Light

Ithaca House

In 1987, poet Mark Nepo and his wife Anne were both diagnosed with cancer. This audio, based on Mark's book, Acre of Light: Living with Cancer, narrates through poetry and prose the intensely moving story of their journey through illness and healing. Woven throughout the text is Therese Schroeder-Shekers' sacral and serene music, a synthesis of medieval and Renaissance harmonies composed around the spiritual theme of pilgrimage.

Inside the Miracle: Enduring Illness, Approaching Wholeness (2)

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Diseases & Physical Ailments

Parabola Books

As Michelangelo paints the panels of the Sistene Ceiling, his characters come to life, unknown to him, and the reader witnesses the thoughts and feelings, hopes and aspirations of Michelangelo and his creations

Fire Without Witness

Literature & Fiction

Poetry

UNKNO

"It's easy in these times to allow ourselves to slip into resignation, isolation, or despair.The Book of Soulis an antidote." --Arianna Huffington, Founder & CEO, Thrive Global and Founder,Huffington Post "I recommendThe Book of Soul for all of us wanting to stay connected to a deeper purpose." --Melinda Gates,New York Times Bestselling Author ofThe Moment of Lift "There is much to explore and savor in this [new] book [by] this incredibly talented writer, storyteller, poet, and teacher. The spiritual practitioner will rejoice in Nepo's uncanny ability to consistently stretch our minds and souls with fresh musings." --Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat,Spirituality & Practice "I love all Mark's books because of his deep insights and his amazing way with words, but there's something truly special about this one. It feels like a compilation of the best and most profound ideas from his work. I want to savor each and every chapter." --Katy Koontz, Editor,Unity Magazine A powerful new book of spiritual awakening from #1New York Times bestselling author Mark Nepo InThe Book of Soul, Mark Nepo, the bestselling author ofThe Book of Awakening, offers a powerful guide to inhabiting an authentic and wholehearted life. After we are physically born, we must be spiritually born a second time, a process that takes place through the labor of a lifetime as we develop into more fully realized beings.The Book of Soul delves into the spiritual alchemy of that transformation in all its mystery, difficulty, and inevitability. The book is divided into four sections that mark the passages we all face: enduring our Walk in the World, until we discover Our True Inheritance, which allows us to live in the open by Widening Our Circle, as we Help Each Other Stay Awake.The Book ofSoul is a piercing guide, replete with beautiful truths and startling insight, that leads us deeply into the process of transformation.

The Book of Soul: 52 Paths to Living What Matters

St. Martin's Essentials

A celebration of friendship and community from bestselling author Mark Nepo In his newest book, New York Times bestselling author Mark Nepo turns his attention to the value of community, offering another insightful and inspiring take on our shared human experience. You Don't Have to Do It Alone is an earnest exploration and joyous affirmation of one of the most important aspects of being human: friendship. Sharing examples from history, mythology, and his own life, Mark unravels the nuances of close friendships, and reveals how a true friend can be the key to our own aliveness--because only in the presence of unconditional love can we feel safe enough to be who we truly are. Journal prompts and thought-provoking quotes from notable philosophers enhance Mark's reflections, providing readers with the tools necessary to understand and cultivate the friendships in their own lives. Mark Nepo explores all that it takes to love another and be loved, ultimately showing that--despite what we've been taught--you don't have to do it alone.

You Don't Have to Do It Alone: The Power of Friendship

Parenting & Relationships

The Fifth Season: Creativity in the Second Half of Life

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