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Are you tired of depriving yourself of your favorite foods? Do you believe you need to count calories to lose weight? It’s time to break the weight loss myths we’ve been trusting all these years: dieting, exercise, portion control, fasting. If you’ve ever tried to lose weight, chances are you’ve already tried at least one of those methods, if not all of them. The result is always the same: defeat.

The mystics show us the deepest recesses of the human spirit. Now, this remarkable series gives you the rare opportunity to take one of the world's leading experts on mysticism as your personal guide. Boston College's Fr. Harvey Egan draws on 50 years of teaching the Christian mystics. Brilliantly taught, his lectures are filled with faithful insights. Under his guidance, you will explore the mystical life by focusing upon 11 significant figures. You will begin with Ignatius of Loyola and his finding of God in all things.

In this masterful audio series from Boston College theology professor Harvey Egan, S.J., you’ll focus on an often neglected aspect of the Apostle Paul’s genius - his mysticism. A mentee of Karl Rahner, Fr. Egan brings to this course the knowledge gained from a phenomenal 60 years of Jesuit spirituality and philosophical-theological studies. One of the world’s leading experts on Christian mysticism, he is the perfect guide for this course.

When Nan Prunty's mother kept an alehouse in Portsmouth she renamed it The Duchess of Prunty, the title she claimed would have been hers had Lord Nelson lived. He was her lover. She saw him die at Trafalgar, or so she says. The details vary according to the amount of drink she's taken. Nan makes her own determined way in life, but always haunted by the wish to know the truth about her father. From the aging seamen at the Greenwich Hospital to the battlefields of the Crimea, Nan discovers the world is full of people with a story about Nelson.

For 30 years, Joe Egan has been an owner of one of the largest construction companies in the nation, The Egan Companies. Over that time, he's successfully negotiated millions of dollars in construction contracts based on "the right price, not the low price". There is a method and skill set that made him successful in a tough bidding industry. With years of construction negotiation experience, Joe is here to help you beat your competition at your next presentation with information that is easy to understand and quick to implement.

Despite her lack of formal education, Teresa of Avila became an inspirational mystic, an influential reformer, and the first female Doctor of the Church. Today, her spiritual works are widely acclaimed as timeless masterpieces. Now, guided by Carmelite spirituality expert Dr. Keith Egan, you will explore St. Teresa’s most beloved work, The Interior Castle.

In this informative and enlightening book, author Byron Tully reveals step-by-step strategies and time-tested techniques that you can use to become rich.

Karl Rahner is known as the father of the Catholic Church in the 20th century. Join Rahner’s celebrated student, acclaimed theologian, author, and Boston College professor, Fr. Harvey Egan, SJ, in this exploration of Rahner’s wisdom. A Jesuit priest, Rahner was also a philosopher, theologian, commentator on church documents, devotional writer, preacher, and retreat director. His 4,000 written works reveal a powerful vision, and the questions he raised continue to inspire theology today.

We are facing a climate catastrophe. A plethora of studies describe the damage we’ve already done. Many people understand that we are facing a climate emergency, but may be fuzzy on technical, policy, and social justice aspects. In Is Science Enough?, Aviva Chomsky breaks down the concepts, terminology, and debates for activists, students, and anyone concerned about climate change. She argues that science is not enough to change course: we need put social, racial, and economic justice front and center and overhaul the global growth economy.

Chloe missed her bus home thanks to the terrible Miss Langley. Thankfully, she's able to catch the back-up bus. Unfortunately for Chloe … there is no back-up bus. As more and more students go missing without explanation and the authorities are stumped, Kaitlin and her friends become entangled in this deeply unsettling mystery that goes far deeper than any of them expected.

This is a behind the energetic scenes look at what happens in the incarnation process. You are taken each step of the way from the point of death to the decision to incarnate again and through the myriad of teachings in between. Imagine what it would be like to talk to a recently deceased loved one. What questions would you ask? What is it like? Are previous reports correct? In The Anne Dialogues these same questions were asked and a depth of knowledge never before experienced was returned.

Have you ever asked yourself the question, “Is there a narcissist in my life?” Are you constantly criticized and belittled by someone you care about, leaving you thinking that you are not good enough no matter how hard you try? You may feel like you are always walking on eggshells and worried about upsetting them. This toxic cycle can leave you feeling isolated and trapped. But there is hope!

To eat consciously is not about diets, fads, or hard-and-fast rules. It’s about having straightforward, accurate information to make smart, thoughtful choices amid the chaos of conflicting news and marketing hype. An expert on food’s impact on human and environmental health, Sophie Egan organizes the book into four categories—stuff that comes from the ground, stuff that comes from animals, stuff that comes from factories, and stuff that’s made in restaurant kitchens. This practical guide offers bottom-line answers to your most top-of-mind questions about what to eat.

St. John of the Cross is one of the most inspiring figures in the history of Christianity: a saint of profound faith, a compelling mystic, and an immensely gifted poet. Now, you can explore the life, teachings, writings, and reflections of St. John of the Cross.

Although set in the remote Kimberley ranges of northern Australia, this story centers on an ancient kingdom, slightly offset from Earth’s frequency, struggling to deal with a prophecy that predicts the coming of a young earthling whose mission is to realign the two realities before the coming planetary upheavals. Rod Oaken is the teenager who accidently stumbles into this hidden realm, and, through a series of adventures, he learns how to communicate telepathically with nature.

When Gregory and Irene’s great, great grandson Sean reaches out from the future to beg for their help finding a kidnapped baby, the two are thrown into a wild search. Without the baby, the entire family’s existence will be in jeopardy. To complicate matters, Bugs Moran has called in his marker and wants the Davenports to recover kidnapped infant Fannie Donnelly—one of the premature babies stolen from the hospital in what they discover is a black market baby ring.

Inside, you’ll discover: The Secret Game Plan: How Elon Musk’s mind works, from his early days in South Africa to his Mars-or-bust ambitions. First Principles Thinking: The blueprint Musk uses to solve world-scale problems—and how you can apply it to your life and career. The DOGE Protocol: Memes as a revolutionary currency, how Dogecoin became a cultural phenomenon, and what Musk’s memetic power means for the future of digital money. The Department of Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E.

Taught by one of the world’s leading experts on Christian mystics, this stunning course reveals the powerful mysticism that inspired St. Ignatius and the charism he introduced. Your award-winning professor, Boston College’s Fr. Harvey D. Egan, is a Jesuit priest and professor who earned his theology doctorate under Karl Rahner. St. Ignatius the Mystic is the apex of his 50-year scholarly and devotional exploration of Christian mysticism. His 12-lecture audio course will both broaden your mind and elevate your spirit.

While painting on location in one of the family's fields, Jessie discovers a shoe still on the foot of a dying Native American girl crammed between the hay bales. She whispers to Jessie that her attacker was a cop. Sheriff Russell Bonham, reveals that Amber Reynolds was attacked while on her way to speak to Jessie's family about two missing Thomas Moran masterpieces worth millions.The paintings disappeared nearly 100 years ago from St. Benedict's Mission School.

Imagine living in a world where people use their computers, drive their cars, and communicate with one another simply by thinking. In this stunning and inspiring work, Duke University neuroscientist Miguel Nicolelis shares his revolutionary insights into how the brain creates thought and the human sense of self - and how this might be augmented by machines, so that the entire universe will be within our reach.