The Wisdom of Sage


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Not too long ago, in a realm closer than most people are aware, Sage, one of the Trinity Three, surrounded by her angel, fairy and elemental guardians, is ready to ascend. It all began after her father passed away, when a meeting with the fairy prince; Petalstar, unlocks a gateway to portholes of esoteric truths, ultimately revealing her ancestry...her destined path. When Sage is abducted by the Baobhan Sith, she soon realizes that they are not the only beings wanting to possess her ... the question is why?




The Kung Fu Book of Wisdom


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The 1970s cult TV show Kung Fu introduced an entire generation of Americans to the ways of eastern philosophy. Its central appeal rested with the lead character, Kwai Chang Caine, whose graceful ways and respect for all life, attracted viewers of all ages, creeds, and colors.The over four hundred quotes of The Kung Fu Book of Wisdom are gathered from the words of Caine and Master Po and Master Kan, the Shaolin monks who were Caine's teachers. Arranged by notable topics that the show addressed: courage, discipline, freedom, and harmony--to name a few--this book offers clear insights of eastern wisdom.




The Stoic Sage


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The first ever book-length study of the influential Stoic concept of wisdom.




Wisdom of the Jewish Sages


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Advice for those seeking to deepen and build their relationship with God.




Sage Tales


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A prophet and a pretty woman, a rainmaker and a renegade—from them we learn about ourselves. Ancient stories that whisper truth to your soul—new in paperback! Great stories have the power to draw the heart. But certain stories have the power to draw the heart to God and awaken the better angels of our nature. Such are the tales of the rabbis of the Talmud, colorful, quirky yarns that tug at our heartstrings and test our values, ethics, morality—and our imaginations. In this collection for people of all faiths and backgrounds, Rabbi Burton Visotzky draws on four decades of telling and teaching these legends in order to unlock their wisdom for the contemporary heart. He introduces you to the cast of characters, explains their motivations, and provides the historical background needed to penetrate the wise lessons often hidden within these unusual narratives. In learning how and why these oft-told tales were spun, you discover how they continue to hold value for our lives.




Vortigern's Machine and the Great Sage of Wisdom


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Vortigern's Machine is a new Jarvis universe full of psychedelic adventures, mystical insights and much magic.




Sage Philosophy


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Sage Philosophy is an anthology of three main parts: Part one contains papers by Odera Oruka clearing the way and arguing about his research over the last decade on indigenous sages in Kenya. Part Two introduces verbatim interviews with a given number of those sages, while Part Three consists of published papers by scholars who are critics or commentators on the Oruka project. The author has spent the last decade in Kenya carrying out his research. It is the general stand of the book that the sages turn out to be thinkers or philosophers in no trivial sense, despite their lack of modern formal education. This study is a critique for all those scholars who hitherto have found no practice of critical philosophy in traditional Africa.




Becoming a Sage


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As a pioneer in the adult children of alcoholics movement, Sharon Wegscheider-Cruse helped countless people heal from their painful pasts and forge a better tomorrow for themselves and future generations. Here, she reflects on her own life journey--the deep lows, the soaring highs, the mundane and the magnificent--and shows us that our lives are a tapestry of our experiences. Stitched together, we can see the purpose in every moment, and when we weave in the wisdom of those who have come before us, uncover valuable lessons that we can impart to others. In this process, we become a sage; someone who has reached a time of inner wisdom and peace and yet wants more. Wherever you are in life's journey Becoming a Sage will encourage you to be courageous and confident, to become of "teller of the truth" and embrace your past--both the good and the bad--with grateful acceptance. By doing so you, too, will become a sage and realize your radiant vitality and worth in the world. -- Publisher.




The Sage’S Journey


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When Dewey sells his business and retires from full-time work at age fifty, he starts visiting the library. Its there that he meets a wise man named Mike who enjoys reading actual, tangible books. Here on the search for wisdom, are you? is the first question Mike asks. Dewey does not know it at the time, but hell be seeing lots more of Mikewholl end up having a profound impact on his life. Mike recognizes that Dewey is on a sages journey, which is lifes sixth and final stage. It is here that the leader has relinquished or given up his control, and instead searches for wisdom and insight so that he may provide this to others, he says. Mike agrees to serve as Deweys tour guide on the journey and gives him an Axiom coin with special markings and words. Dewey soon learns that the coin is magic and will allow him to meet and talk with many people who have walked down a path to gain wisdom. Join Dewey as he uses his magical coin to travel through time, meeting interesting characters who help him achieve his destiny.




Sage, Priest, Prophet


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Publisher description: Blenkinsopp investigates three forms of biblical Israel's religious leadership, and examines the development and character of these roles and how they functioned in their particular time and place. Based on sociological insights regarding role theory and audience expectations, the book demonstrates how Israel's prophets, priests, and sages represented their own traditions while responding to the political and professional pressures of their unique situations.