each have the power to create our own realities, Annie begins to see money is not the key to happiness she thought it was.


The Little Book of Changes: A Pocket I Ching by Peter Crisp. (Mandala Publishing, $9.99.) The Little Book of Changes is a fresh interpretation of the I Ching, one of the oldest books in the world. It originated in ancient China and has been read and studied for thousands of years. It is renowned both as a book of wisdom and as an oracle. Peter Crisp’s rendition re- imagines the ancient philosophical text as a friendly, accessible, and modern companion.


There are sixty-four readings in this little book (it measures just 3½ x 5 inches). Each one is a meditation on different experiences that occur in our daily lives. As the title suggests, it is primarily concerned with the changes that life keeps throwing at us and how we respond. Set against ever-


changing circumstances, this book is here to remind us of the changeless. We can think of it as a friend to consult with when faced with decisions large or small. Using tried and true, easy to follow methods involving flipping three coins six times, we are led to thought provoking responses and a little extra peace of mind.


The Sexy Vegan Cookbook: Extraordinary Food from an Ordinary Dude by Brian L. Patton. (New World Library, $16.95, Paperback.) Brian Patton’s (aka the Sexy Vegan


and YouTube cooking sensation) journey to his current position as Executive Chef at Vegin’ Out, a vegan home delivery service, was anything but straight and narrow. In his early twenties, he moved in with his parents after graduating from college. He was unemployed, overweight, depressed, and directionless. In his abundance of free time he taught himself to cook by watching a local cable access cooking show, and eventually put those skills


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to use when he moved to Los Angeles and began an entry level position at a professional kitchen. Years later when he was offered a full time position at Vegin’ Out, he decided to give veganism a try and found that he could lose weight—60 pounds to be exact—and feel great. His new position also brought with it a sense of purpose and meaning. But what to do about his love for onion rings, ice cream, and the most important meal of the day—cocktails? The answers are all in the Sexy Vegan Cookbook, from the Blood Bath cocktail and Kajillion Island Dressing to


Hangover Hash, Blam Chowder, and “snackage” like Buffalo Wangs and Gargantuan Guac. Patton also offers cooking demonstrations on select recipes on his popular The Sexy Vegan Cooking Channel on YouTube, and there are QR codes throughout the book with direct links to the corresponding videos.


The Inner River: A Pilgrimage to the Heart of Christian Spirituality by Kyriacos C. Markides. (Image Books, $15.00, Paperback.) In The Inner River, Kyriacos


Markides—scholar, researcher, author, and pilgrim—takes us on a thrilling quest into the heart of Christian spirituality and mankind’s desire for a transcendent experience of God. From Maine’s rugged shores to a Cypriot monastery


to Greece’s remote Mt. Athos and, ultimately, to an Egyptian desert, Markides’ encounters a diverse cast of characters that allow him to explore the worlds of the natural and the supernatural, of religion and spirit, and of the seen and the unseen. In an engaging combination of dialogues, reflections, conversations, history, and travelogue, he connects spiritual


practices and our modern sensibilities of the soul. Along the way, he poses and answers questions about life, death, near death experiences, consciousness beyond the grave, and the struggles of purely material existence. The Inner River will appeal to a wide range of people, from Christians seeking insights into their religion and its various expressions to scholars interested in learning more about the mystical way of life and wisdom that have been preserved in the heart of orthodox spirituality. Perhaps most important, however, is the bridge it offers us to a life that is balanced between the worldly and the spiritual.


The Secret Language of Your Name: Unlock the Mysteries of Your Name and Birthdate through the Science of Numerology by Neil Koelmeyer and Ursula Kolecki (Atria Books, $16.00, Paperback.)


An artful combination of insight and empowerment, The Secret Language of Your Name combines both our birth date and the letters of our name for a truly comprehensive and personalized reading. The beauty here is that while our birth date is fixed,


our name is wholly under our power to change at any time, to enhance our natural strengths and create balance in our life. Designed as a step by step guide, this book can be referenced again and again as we face different challenges. Whether it’s used to maximize our own traits or evaluate those of friends, coworkers, children, employers, patients, or others, it has the potential to become the definitive book in its category. And with detailed readings of over five thousand names, it’s essential reading for all future parents. Both entertaining and educational,


The Secret Language of Your Name is written for the layman and yet is ripe with detail, making it accessible to all those seeking insight into the ancient art of numerology.


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