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Maneesha James is a psychotherapist, counsellor and author of five books on meditation. She has worked internationally for the past 20 years plus as ameditation facilitator. She is also the appointed editor for Osho's many books. She is known best as being the voice in Poona that asked Osho questions from the audience as well as reading out the sutra at his many daily discourses that took place for over 15 years.

Isabel has worked as an actress, singer, dancer, researcher, tv producer, broadcaster, public speaker, comedian and author. Isabel remains firmly committed to narrative nonfiction and swimming against the tide. Isabel is the author of the best-selling The Battersea Park Road to Enlightenment. He latest is called Sensation. In Sensation, Isabel brings her unique blend of humour, curiosity and honesty to the still-taboo subject of sexuality. This book is a brave, funny and often vulnerable quest to find out how we can make our sex life blissful. Irreverent yet open minded, Sensation is both moving and challenging. For anyone who has ever been tempted to dip their toes in the the deep waters of sexual exploration, Isabel Losada plunges you straight in. "

Listen to authors Penny Sartori and Kelly Walsh speaking about their latest book: The Transformative Power of Near-Death Experiences. This book aims to inspire people from all walks of life, creeds, cultures and faiths to the transformational power of the message of NDEs. It shows how the love experienced during a near-death experience has the capacity to heal minds, bodies and souls. The book contains a number of inspiring stories from ordinary people who have had some extraordinary experiences. It will be published in November 2017 by Watkins. (Royalties of book raising funds for positive difference in children’s lives). Dr Penny Sartori PhD, RGN is an expert in NDEs, having been an intensive care nurse for 17 years and having undertaken the UK s first long-term prospective study on them, for which she was awarded a PhD. She wrote the bestseller The Wisdom of Near-Death Experiences (2014), which was serialised in the Daily Mail, and also wrote What is a Near-Death Experience? She lectures across the world, and currently teaches at Swansea University. Kelly Walsh is the founder of the Positivity Power Movement and Love Care Share charitable foundation. Her life's work has been inspired by an NDE she had in 2009 following a suicide attempt. As we know she survived and her NDE experience completely changed her life and has inspired her life's purpose. She is the founder of the Positivity Power Movement which is aimed at uniting humanity through a simple message of Love, Care, Share.

Listen to this podcast interview with author Theresa Cheung. This book is all about creating simple and effect personal rituals in our lives allows us to bring the presence of the sacred into the everyday. Theresa Cheung was born into a family of psychics and spiritualists. Since leaving King's College, Cambridge University with a masters in Theology and English she has written numerous bestselling mind body spirit books. She has also written features on personal growth and spiritual development for magazines and national newspapers and has now sold well over half a million books.

Listen to Danu Forest podcast on Imbolc, the traditional festival marking the beginning of spring. January and February can often feel like a strange bleak time, the weather and long hours indoors can depress the spirits and make one feel like life is on hold until the spring, but with a little effort it's possible to see signs of new life all around... Danu Forest is the author of The Magical Year. She has been a practising druid witch and Celtic shaman for over twenty years, has been teaching Celtic shamanism and witchcraft indexfor over a decade, and runs a shamanic consultation and healing practice. She is the author of Nature Spirits: wyrd lore and wild fey magic (Wooden Books), The Druid Shaman (Moon Books) and Celtic Tree Magic (Llewellyn), creates and teaches email correspondence courses, writes a “Danu’s Cauldron” blog for witchesandpagans.com, and has been published in magazines such as Kindred Spirit, Soul and Spirit, and Pagan Dawn. She is also an Ard BanDrui in the Irish Druid Clan of Dana, an ordained priestess, a druid grade member of OBOD (Order of Bards, Ovates (healers/seers) and Druids) and a member of the Society for Shamanic Practitioners.

Sonia Ducie speaks about her latest book #WhatIs Numerology with author Steve Nobel. Sonia Ducie has been a professional Numerologist for more than 23 years and has written 12 books, which have been translated into 14 languages. She has been giving readings for more than 23 years in the areas of business, relationships, health, lifestyles and much more. With a background in journalism and an early fascination for science and mathematics, she was drawn from a young age to the intuitive, transformational and metaphysical aspects of Numerology. Sonia is a teacher with The Connaissance School.

Tim Freke speaks about his latest book Deep Awake. Enjoy this interview with Steve Nobel, which includes a brief meditation at the end. Pioneering author and philosopher Tim Freke has touched the lives of many worldwide through his cutting-edge books and life-changing events. Now he offers you a revolutionary new approach to awakening, which shows that the ego is the hero, not the villain, of the spiritual journey. For more information about Tim Freke, visit his website www.timfreke.com . Deep Awake is awailable to buy from Watkins Publishing. http://www.watkinspublishing.com/shop/deep-awake/

Listen to this podcast with author Anthony Peake on his latest book Opening the Doors of Perception: The Key to Cosmic Awareness. In this new book Anthony Peake goes beyond the work of Aldous Huxley and updates it using the latest information from such seemingly unrelated fields as quantum mechanics, neurochemistry and consciousness studies. 'Anthony Peake s fascinating book explores the underlying nature of consciousness as it is revealed through various syndromes and disorders. The book combines scientific evidence with philosophical inquiry in an elegant way, posing deep questions about what we experience as reality. A great read!' -- Daniel Pinchbeck - author of Breaking Open the Head. Anthony Peake studied sociology and history at the University of Warwick and completed a post-graduate management qualification at the London School of Economics and Political Science. He is a member of the Society for Psychical Research, the Scientific and Medical Network and the International Association of Near-Death Studies. A prolific author of several books, his latest book is called Opening the Doors of Perception.

Listen to Nicholas Hagger speak about his latest book, The Secret American Destiny: The Hidden Order of The Universe and The Seven Disciplines of World Culture. Nicholas Hagger, a Professor of English Literature, has written more than 40 books. He is a philosopher, historian, poet, man of letters and has been described as Renaissance-style polymath. Awarded the Gusi peace prize in 2016. Asian version of Nobel prize. His latest book is, The Secret American Destiny.

Watkins Publishing Commissioning Editor Kelly Thompson discusses the behind the scenes of developing What is Hypnosis? with author and hypnotherapist Tom Fortes Mayer. What Is Hypnosis? is the third title in a new series of fresh, accessible mind, body, spirit guides. the book explores the fascinating science of hypnosis, revealing what the term really means and the immense power it has to enhance our lives in all kinds of amazing ways. An intriguing and practical behind-the-scenes tour of the power of the mind. Tom Fortes Mayer is a Harley Street hypnotherapist, author and international speaker. He is passionate about helping people lead happier lives through the art and science of hypnosis, in which he has a post-graduate diploma from the highly acclaimed London College of Clinical Hypnosis. He is also trained in Gestalt counselling, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, EMDR and EFT.

Listen to author Rob Kendall speak about his latest book, WorkStorming. This book explains how and why your career success can depend so much on good communication at work. Rob Kendall has worked with many high profile organizations, including the 2012 London Olympics, Vodophone, Virgin and BBC Worldwide.

Watkins Publishing Commissioning Editor Kelly Thompson discusses the behind the scenes of developing What is Sound Healing? with author and sound therapist Lyz Cooper. What is Sound Healing? is the second title in a new series of fresh, accessible mind, body, spirit guides, explores the fascinating phenomenon of sound healing, revealing what this term really means, how and why sound affects us as it does, and the immense power it has to enhance our lives in all kinds of amazing ways. Lyz Cooper, sound therapist and founder of the British Academy of Sound Therapy (BAST), has been involved in holistic health since 1982, with sound therapy since 1994 and was the first person in the UK to formulate a therapeutic sound method which was officially recognised by the Institute for Complementary and Natural Medicine (ICNM) in 1997. She has an MA in Education and an MSc in Applied Music Psychology, and in 2010 the ICNM recognised her work with a fellowship for her outstanding contribution to therapeutic sound worldwide. Lyz is co-founder of the Therapeutic Sound Association, whose aim is to raise awareness of the benefits of working with sound.

This is an excerpt from the audiobook of Buddha at Bedtime by Dharmachari Nagaraja. A beautifully illustrated, charming and fun, this book is a delightful collection of 20 bedtime stories guaranteed to entertain and encourage your kids. The audio book has been published by audio publishers Bolinda. For more information you can visit their website: http://www.bolinda.com/

Listen to this podcast-interview with Dani DiPirro on the transformational power of gratitude. Dani DiPirro is an author, blogger, and designer living in a suburb of Washington, DC. Dani launched PositivelyPresent.com a website with the intention of sharing her insights about living a positive and present life. Dani is the author of The Positively Present Guide to Life.

Listen to this podcast with author Chris Nelson, including a short mindfulness meditation. Chris is the author of Wake Up and Soar, published by Watkins. The core tool SOAR has its roots in ancient wisdom and is expressed as a modern-day 'practice' to help us move from our 'normal' fear-based state of mind to our 'natural' calm quality of mind, where we accept life as it is and therefore flow with her, rather than against her. S - Slow down O - Observe inwardly and connect with your breath A - Accept all that is arising without judgement R - Relax deeply and sense your inner peace of being. Chris Nelson is also the founder of the Ashiyana Retreat Village in Goa, India, which embraces a holistic and personalised approach to wellbeing.

Listen to this podcast with author Kingsley L. Dennis and our US publicist John Tintera. Kingsley L. Dennis, PhD, is a sociologist, researcher, and writer. He is the author of several critically acclaimed books including ‘New Revolutions for a Small Planet’; ‘New Consciousness for a New World’; ‘After the Car’; and the celebrated ‘Dawn of the Akashic Age’ (with Ervin Laszlo).You can learn more about him at www.kingsleydennis.com. In this podcast listen to Kinsley talking about his books and his sociological studies on the future of humanity.

Author Danu Forest speaks about her forthcoming book, The Magical Year. Danu Forest has practised Celtic witchcraft, Druidry and Celtic shamanism for more than 25 years, and is a respected wise-woman and spiritual teacher. She runs regular ceremonies and workshops in the UK. She offers a number of online courses and she is the author of a number of books, including The Magical Year, published on May 2016 by Watkins Publishing.

Jackie Lynch is a registered nutritional therapist and runs the WellWellWell clinics in West London. Passionate about the importance of good nutrition for optimum health, she creates practical nutrition programmes suitable for a busy 21st century lifestyle. In this podcast listen to Jackie speak about her book The Right Bite, published by Nourish books in March 2016. To know more, visit www.nourishbooks.com.

What does an ex-crackhead know about turning your life around? Well in this podcast-interview with author Brett Moran you will find out. A former drug dealer, crack addict and young offender, Brett Moran knows all about transformation. In his book Wake the F#ck Up he shares the tools and techniques he’s learnt on his journey. Whether you’re looking to overhaul your energy, achieve your goals, or overcome negative behaviours and patterns this book will show you how.

Listen to this podcast with authors on faith, belief and spirituality. The interviewer is Steve Ahnael Nobel. Tom Fortes Mayer is a Harley Street hypnotherapist, author, international speaker and creator of the FreeMind pillar approach to happiness. Tom is the author of The Freemind Experience which explains how to bring more peace, power and purpose into your life. Nick Seneca Jankel is a wisdom teacher, breakthrough coach, innovation & leadership expert who works at the cutting-edge of personal, social and org change. He is the author of Switch On: Unleash Your Creativity & Thrive with the New Science & Spirit of Breakthrough'.

In this podcast listen to Mariana Cooper speak about her book The Aha Factor. Mariana Cooper is an intuitive life strategist and the popular host of Aha! Moments Radio Show and Aha! Moments World Telesummits. Mariana has helped thousands of clients through private mentorship and readings, dynamic workshops and a huge range of audio and video courses. Mariana is the author of The Aha Factor. The Aha! Factor is an inspiring and practical approach to life where Mariana reveals how you can access all of your abilities to more rapidly make your dreams come true.

Dr Penny Sartori is the author of The Wisdom of Near Death Experiences. In this talk she brings insights from her book, discussing case studies, anecdotal evidence and documented research on NDEs. Penny worked as a nurse in a British hospital for 21 years, 17 of those being in Intensive Care. She has conducted unique and extensive research into the near-death experiences (NDEs) of her patients and in 2005 she was awarded a PhD for her research into NDEs and has received worldwide attention and media coverage. This talk was recorded at Watkins Bookshop.

Mario Reading discusses Nostradamus' predictions for World War 3. Mario Reading has established a reputation as an original and ground-breaking expert on Nostradamus. He is author of the bestselling Nostradamus: The Complete Prophecies for the Future and Nostradamus: The Good News and has translated and written the ultimate collection of Nostradamus’s prophecies in The Complete Nostradamus. His Nostradamus Trilogy – thrillers based on the theme of Nostradamus’s 58 missing prophecies – is an international bestseller, with rights sold in 38 countries. This talk was recorded on November 25th at Watkins Bookshop.

This podcast is an extract from a talk Dr. Razzaque gave at Watkins bookshop in February 2015. Dr. Russell Razzaque is a London-based psychiatrist with sixteen years’ experience in adult mental health. He is the author of Breaking Down is Waking Up. He has worked for a number of national and international organisations during his career including the University of Cambridge, the UK Home Office and the Ministry of Justice. He currently works in acute mental health services in the NHS in East London. He is also a published author in human psychology with several books on the subject and he writes columns for a number of publications including Psychology Today, The Independent, The Guardian and USA Today.

Listen to this podcast with Dani DiPirro author of The Positively Present Guide to Life. Dani DiPirro is an author, blogger, and designer living in a suburb of Washington, DC. Dani launched PositivelyPresent.com a website with the intention of sharing her insights about living a positive and present life (something that didn't always come easy to her!). Dani has published The Positively Present Guide to Life with Watkins Publishing. In this podcast listen to Dani speak about how to: *Open your mind to being positive and present. *Shift your thinking towards the positive. *Remove negativity. *Love and appreciate who you are. *Adopt an attitude of gratitude. *Focus on what inspires you.

Karen French has a lifelong interest in understanding and interpreting the simple patterns that underlie our lives. Numerate and creative, Karen has a Joint Honours Degree in Mathematics and Management Sciences and an MSc in Marketing, both from the University of Manchester, England. She has been published on several occasions during her twenty years of international experience in marketing and product management. Years of painstaking research into a wide range of related subjects have gone into the 'Gateway to the Heavens'. Born in Africa, Karen now lives in England with her Canadian husband and three children. As a reason for some purpose in life, humans have searched throughout history for order and patterns in the seeming random nature of our surroundings. Our ancestors learned to unravel the importance of simple geometric shapes in this quest for knowledge that is largely shrouded in mystery. Discover the purpose of simple geometric shapes and how they mould your reality and your perception of it. Learn how they have a direct bearing on what you are and why you are here. Find out how this knowledge can be achieved through the expansion of our conscious awareness, and how this expansion is made possible. A wide range of areas covering the arts, sciences, belief systems, philosophy and numerous other subjects are condensed in this insightful book. The talk took place on June 30 at Watkins Bookshop, London.

Listen to this podcast with Rose Elliot MBE on her book 'I Met A Monk'. Rose Elliot is Britain's most-respected vegetarian cookery writer who frequently contributes to national magazines, gives cookery demonstrations and broadcasts on radio and television. She was awarded an MBE for services to vegetarian cookery. Rose was brought up in a spiritual environment. Her grandmother, Grace Cooke, was the medium for White Eagle and founded the White Eagle Lodge based on his teachings. Some years ago, Rose heard a Buddhist monk speaking about the Four Noble Truths and that you could write everything you need to know about Buddhism on the back of a postcard... this inspired her meditation practice, her writing, and her interest in Buddhism. Listen to Rose speak about: *Her experience of a monk visiting her house. *How to use mindfulness meditation in everyday life. *The Buddhist approach to neutralising suffering. *How to handle difficult emotions such as anger, hatred, fear. *What Buddhism has to say on happiness and loving kindness.

Stephen Sturgess is a London ­based yoga and meditation teacher, and the author of The Yoga Book, a recommended text of the British Wheel of Yoga. Since 1969 Stephen has studied and practised yoga and meditation in India and UK under the expertise of well- known gurus. Practised authentically, yoga provides us with a starting point for meditation, which awakens us to our oneness with true reality. This book demonstrates how to use a wide range of yoga postures, purification practices, breathing exercises and meditation practices as a portal to a higher consciousness – with all the everyday benefits implied in that phrase: an enhanced sense of peace, love, joy, happiness, harmony and personal fulfillment. Drawing upon the tradition of Kriya Yoga – the goal of which is to attune one’s individual consciousness with the Divine, or Universal, Consciousness – Stephen Sturgess shows us how to progress beyond the supple body to the vital, contented mind.

Sidra Jafri is an intuitive healer whose gifts go beyond the five senses. She helps people to shift the issues holding them back in areas such as wealth, relationships and wellbeing. The personal trauma of leaving her arranged marriage inspired her to develop the Principles of Awakening, nine steps that encourage healing and connection to our authentic self and potential.

Listen to this podcast with author Antony Cummins on his latest work, The Book of Samurai. Antony Cummins is an author, artist and historian. Antony also works as a consultant and co-presenter on produce high-end documentaries on Japan that are distributed by National Geographic. He has been recognized by peers as a leading expert in the discovery of military arts of medieval Japan. He currently lives between England and Japan. He has written many books on the ways of the samurai and ninja and his latest book is The Book of Samurai (published by Watkins) which he co-wrote with Yoshie Minami. This book presents the lost arts of the Samurai in the English language for the first time. In this podcast listen to Antony speak about: *The code of ethics that bound the Samurai in war and peace *The five foundations, namely the way, virtue, benevolence, righteousness, and courtesy *The notion of virtue and duty among the Samurai and how it differed from our Western military notions of honour *How the Samurai were essentially a head hunting culture

by Steve Nobel. Listen to this free podcast with authors Nick Moyle and Richard Hood on their book Brew It Yourself. Taking their two great loves – alcohol and gardening – they provide recipe inspiration for people to turn a surplus harvest, a visit to a fruit farm or a delivery from the supermarket into a fantastic variety of drinks. Covering wines, beers and ciders, as well as more fancy infused liquors, sparkling drinks and some true curios. Brew It Yourself outlines the basic approaches to each drink’s method of production, debunking myths, celebrating experimentation and taking the fear out of fermentation. There really is no reason not to brew it yourself. In this podcast you will hear them speak on: •Why should you bother brewing it yourself •How to get started and the costs involved •Buying ingredients and foraging •The vast range of beverages you can make

by Steve Nobel Listen to this podcast with pioneering psychologists Dr Miguel Farias and Catherine Wikholm, who put meditation and mindfulness under the microscope. They are both authors of The Buddha Pill: Can Meditation Actually Change You? Separating fact from fiction they reveal what research and their own ground-breaking studies tell us about the benefits and limitations of these techniques for improving our lives. On this podcast you will hear about: •Mindfulness, is it as good as people say it is? •Meditation, does it make us better people? •Are there any adverse effects to meditation? •Can mindfulness and meditation be divorced from spiritual ethics and spiritual practice?

by Steve Nobel Listen to this free podcast interview with author Mario Reading author of Nostradamus: The Complete Prophecies for the Future Mario Reading is an original and ground-breaking expert and author on Nostradamus. He is author of the bestselling Nostradamus: The Complete Prophecies for the Future. He has appeared in several television programmes on Nostradamus for The Discovery Channel, the National Geographic Channel and the History Channel, and has been voted into the Top 100 Spiritually Influential Living People by Mind, Body, Spirit magazine. Mario Reading's unique decryption of Nostradamus's index dating system has enabled him to present all Nostradamus's prophecies in an entirely new light. Offering more than 120 prophecies for events yet to occur, plus brand-new commentaries on those that have come to pass since first publication, the author's ground breaking translations and perceptive interpretations of the quatrains reveal extraordinarily accurate and sometimes shocking predictions for our future. On this podcast you will hear about: • How Nostradamus predicted the rise of Napoleon and Hitler • Recent events such as Twin Towers 9/11, and US/Iraq Wars • Warnings about global warming and the coming anti-Christ • Events still to come such as further Church scandals in 2017, the death of Elizabeth II in 2022, the abdication of Charles III that same year, the end of the British monarchy in 2040, a meteorite strike in 2046 and a global war in 2070 • Nostradamus reason of predicting these events.

Jung on Earth, Future, Individual’s Role From Carl Jung: Wounded Healer of the Soul by Claire Dunne, pp. 226-229 This beautifully illustrated biography tells the story of one of the most influential thinkers of the 20th century. Carl Jung continues to be revered today as a true revolutionary who changed our views of psychology, introduced the West to Eastern spirituality and brought into general awareness such important concepts as archetypes, the collective unconscious and synchronicity.

Jung’s Individuation Process From Carl Jung: Wounded Healer of the Soul by Claire Dunne, excerpts from pp. 83-84, 127, 105-116 This beautifully illustrated biography tells the story of one of the most influential thinkers of the 20th century. Carl Jung continues to be revered today as a true revolutionary who changed our views of psychology, introduced the West to Eastern spirituality and brought into general awareness such important concepts as archetypes, the collective unconscious and synchronicity.

Jung as Natural Being From Carl Jung: Wounded Healer of the Soul by Claire Dunne, pp. 22-23 This beautifully illustrated biography tells the story of one of the most influential thinkers of the 20th century. Carl Jung continues to be revered today as a true revolutionary who changed our views of psychology, introduced the West to Eastern spirituality and brought into general awareness such important concepts as archetypes, the collective unconscious and synchronicity.

by Steve Nobel Listen to this free podcast with Sidra Jafri, author of The Awakening: Principles for Finding the Courage to Change Your Life. Sidra Jafri is an intuitive healer, medium and Awakening Facilitator. The trauma of leaving her arranged marriage inspired her to develop the principles of awakening. She now runs events around the world inspiring people to shift through core issues in their lives blocking them in key areas such as wealth, relationships and wellbeing. On this podcast you will learn about: • The 9 principles of the awakening process. • How to clear fear and all blocking karmic challenges. • How energy and vibration underpin our daily lives. • The 9 Core Principles of Awakening which are: A - Ask Quality Questions W - Work on You A - Awareness is the Key K - Knowing versus Owning E - Energy is Everything N - No Judgement I - It Takes One to See One N - Nothing is Missing G - Growth is Inevitable.

Claire Dunne Reads 'The Lake Isle Of Innisfree' By William Butler Yeats at a presentation sponsored by the Irish Consulate in Sydney, to celebrate the 150th birthday of the great Irish poet, W.B. Yeats.

Listen to this free podcast interview with Tom Fortes Mayer. Tom Fortes Mayer is a Harley Street hypnotherapist, author, international speaker and creator of the FreeMind 3 pillar approach to happiness. Tom is the author of The Freemind Experience which explains how to bring more peace, power and purpose into your life. In this podcast you will understand: *The three core beliefs that stop us in our tracks from experiencing happiness and freedom, *The three pillars of peace, power and purpose, *How to balance emotional intelligence, success psychology, and oneness philosophy. As an EXTRA BONUS for listening to this podcast Tom is offering you this free track (tom play or download) on Alignment: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0ByN_UYfWzcyjeU9xbUJhSkpYMGs&authuser=0

by Steve Nobel "Catherine Blackledge's biography is not just required reading for every would be astrologer. It stands alone as an amazing tale full of insight into pivotal history." - Jonathan Cainer. Dr Catherine Blackledge PhD is a writer whose career and interests span the worlds of science and the occult. She has been a student of astrology for over a decade. She is the author of The Man Who Saw the Future, which is a biography of William Lilly. This book is a spellbinding tale of prophecy, power and politics, this book tells the fascinating story of the 17th-century astrologer who changed the course of the English Civil War. In this book Catherine brings the story of William Lilly to life and makes it accessible to a mass modern audience. On this Podcast What made William Lilly the most famous astrologer of his time. William Lilly's predictions, including the death of Charles I, the Plague and the Great Fire of London. Techniques he used to predict the future. William Lilly and the civil war. William Lilly's detention in prison.