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well as how folks can find it. Enjoy! Larry Ackerman is widely regarded as the pioneer in the field of identity-based management. His first book, "Identity is Destiny," set forth a revolutionary view of the nature of identity. In his new book "The Identity Code: The 8 Essential Questions for Finding Your Purpose and Place in the World" (Random House, $21.95), Larry refutes the common belief that we can be whatever we want to be, as long as we work hard enough and long enough. He contends that the myth of personal freedom is the agony of the modern person, frustrating, and ultimately distracting us from seeking out what we are meant to do. Our true path is innate and coded in our identity, the most powerful human force on earth. (ISBN#1-4000-6417-1). To learn more, go to www.theidentitycode.com. Larry lives in Weston, CT with his wife and son. Cynthia Baker has published a cookbook entitled "The GET REAL! Cookbook: Seasonal Recipes for Health and Healing." This book comes out of her experience working with people with devastating chronic disease that is unable to be addressed or even modulated with medication alone. Cynthia created Upstream Nutrition, incorporating nutrigenomics, traditional Chinese medicine, and Ayurveda. Available at Sattva Vital Health in Southington, phone (860) 276-3833 or contact Cynthia at Cynthia@sattvahealth.com. T. J. Banks' "Catsong" has been called "[h]umorous, at times tragic, philosophical, educational, and always, the epitome of compassion and understanding about the wonderfulness of cats This book is a blessing" (Rita Reynolds, IaJoie). Catsong, the winner of the 2007 Merial Human-Animal Bond Award, celebrates the emotional and spiritual grace that cats bring into our lives. T. J. has written two other books: "Houdini", an animal novel for young adults that the late writer and activist Cleveland Amory enthusiastically branded "a winner," and "Souleiado," a time-travel novel. To order, please contact T. J. at dawntreader27@earthlink.net. Elizabeth Barbieri has published "Matter of Spirit," which is cited as giving Christianity a new voice. It reveals how spirituality can transform human life. Published by Spiritual Understanding Network, LLC and available at www.matterofspirit.com. ($12.95; ISBN #0-9752531-0-7) Ernest Barker's "Fred and Jennie" is the result of a major housecleaning. Some years ago, the Barker family home was going on the market. A collection of love letters stored in the attic for generations were discovered and came into Ernie's hands. Years later, when he moved back to Goshen, he bought the home belonging to the late and last, Fred Lucas. Astonishingly, it was here the other side of the collection was found! The synchronicity dictated the need to share Fred and Jennie's in book form. This is a love story with touches of the Civil War. "Fred and Jennie" (224 pages, soft cover) may be purchased through Ernie ($14.95 plus $3.95 postage). Please send check or money order to: Ernest Barker, 13 Bartholomew Hill, Goshen, CT 06756. Contact info: ebbarker@optonline.net; (860) 491-3514. The web site has a list of bookstores that carrybook: erniebarker.homestead.com. Jessica Barone was raised on tales of the old country. As a youth, her imagination soared from the crypts of Sicily to the banshees of Galway Bay. Trips as a youth to Vermont helped spark an early interest in vampire lore. A love of classical music contributed to her creative process early on. Jessica eventually traveled abroad to places mentioned in her novels, such as France, Ireland, England, and Scotland. The Dream Series trilogy spans through place and time from 20th century Vermont to 17th century Paris, to modern Ireland and Iraq. View the curse of a young girl's tragic love, the downfall of 17th century French aristocracy, and the eve of the millennium through a male vampire's eyes. The connection between these novels are the passionate struggles of what one reader has called "super-dysfunctional vamp families that Jerry Springer would have a field day with." Filled with adventure, drama, tragedy, and longing, this is a series which brings new light to the genre. Available from Barnes & Noble, WaldenBooks, Amazon, and Booksense. Retail $24.95. Dr. Norton Berkowitz and Dr. Hollie Martin have published a book called "The Healing Power of Our Past." It tells the true stories of real people who discovered a remarkable new pathway for healing, developed by two strangers who found themselves on an astonishing journey beyond time and space. For more information, go to www.thehealingpowerofourpast.com. Agneta Borstein has written a book called "The Moon's Nodes - A Churning Process of the Soul." ($15.95 - Crescentia Publications) The North and South Nodes of the Moon - often referred to as the Head and Tail of the Dragon are two of the most potent and fascinating points in a horoscope. Together forming an axis continually churning through the heavens and thus, through each of our lives, the phenomena of the Nodes allows each of us to integrate our Soul's desire for growth and karmic attributes. Sold at your local bookstore or through www.crescentiapublications.com. Lisa Caswell lives in Somers and has written two books on the paranormal. Her first book, "Northern Connecticut Tales" contains accounts of true stories of murder, mystery and witchcraft in Northern New England. It was publised in 2005 by Booksurge-Amazon and is available through the internet on Amazon.com. If you prefer a signed copy, you can send a check or money order for $19.95 plus $3 s/h to Author, P.O.Box 105, Somersville, CT 06072 or email Right4aliving@aol.com. Lisa is currently completing her second book called "Scandalous, Scheming Sirens and Scalawags: Infamous Men & Women of New England and New York." Stay tuned! Autumn Craig has written a title idea book for scrapbookers. "Entitled Scrapbooking: A Resource for Page Titles" is an essential tool for all scrapbookers. The compilation of titles saves time and facilitates your productivity as you preserve the precious memories of your life. If you've spent time searching for the perfect title or just need some additional inspiration while cropping, this book is a great resource to help you create wonderful pages that you will enjoy for years to come. To learn more, go to www.scrapbookerssecret.com. Emile de Leon will be releasing his new book this fall on Tibetan singing bowls. For those who love singing bowls, this will prove to be an inspiring and worthy addition to the scant literature extant out there on these beautiful and ancient instruments. Emile will also be releasing a new CD featuring the Tibetan singing bowls with Native American cedar flute and percussion instruments including Tabla. Contact info: knightpeople@msn.com. Paul Dunion has released a book called "Shadow Marriage - A Descent Into Intimacy." It is a highly innovative and evocative account of intimate marriage. Couples will be able to employ Shadow Marriage material immediately to generate more vision, accountability, and depth to their relationship. To order: Call 1-800-AUTHORS or visit www.iUniverse.com. John J. Gaudio, meditation teacher and healer for over thirty years, has published his second book, "So...You Say You Want to Feel Better?" ($18 plus $4 postage). Most of the book is comprised of dialogues with longtime students on the nature of health and disease. It is an original and comprehensive exploration on the nature of consciousness and how to use it to practice successful preventive medicine each and every day of your adult life. No matter what your state of health is now, with one or two 15-minute meditations every day, you will bring your mind, body and spirit into great harmony; then you will bring harmony to those around you. The rewards of life will become apparent to you and you will avoid traumatic medical procedures later in life. John also offers healing guided meditations and talks, recorded at the classes he taught at Windows of Reality in North Haven, CT. All products are available on: www.johngaudio.com . Cathy Geremia is the author of the book titled "The Spirit of Photography." This books is the visual proof of life after death through Cathy's amazing gift to capture and see spirits in pictures. "The Spirit of Photography" contains 37 of Cathy's pictures with the spirits highlighted and explained, and a second non-highlighted photo lets the reader see the spirit images unaided. The book also contains a CD with all of the original color pictures highlighted and non-highlighted. What makes this book a one-of-a-kind from other spirit photography books is that Cathy's does not ghost hunt. Her amazing pictures capture deceased family members, pets, nature spirits, spirit guides, angels, and masters. One picture contains three Indian spirits that show themselves as skeletons. Her pictures prove that orbs (energy or soul of spirits) are NOT particles of dust or passing insects. The book with CD included is sold for $19.95. For more information about Cathy's book, classes, and picture readings, go to her website www.spiritualhealingphotography.com or email her at godiva20022003@yahoo.com. Guy Gilchrist of Canton is the creator of the only illustrated religious column in the U.S. called "Your Angels Speak." It is featured in 50 newspapers throughout the country, as well as worldwide. He has created a comic book which is available through www.yourangelsspeak.com as well as Tree of Life bookstore in Canton. Guy has also written 44 children's books. He stated in a recent newspaper article, "What started as a comic ended up as a ministry." Gilchrist is also the creative force behind a famous pig, frog and other characters known as Jim Henson's Muppets. Trudy Griswold has co-authored 4 books with her sister, Barbara Marks. They are entitled "Angelspeake: How to Talk with Your Angels," "The Angelspeake Book of Prayer and Healing," "The Angelspeake Storybook: How Angels Work in People's Lives," and "Heaven and Beyond: Conversations with Souls in Transition." All books are available where books are sold. You can find a very nice and extensive article about Trudy and her channeled writings and work with angels in the Spring 2004 issue of The Door Opener. Melvin C. Hathorn of Cromwell has published a book called "The Castlereagh Connection" which is a fast-paced adventure about globilization, murder, the Vatican, a mysterious operation known as Jericho, ancient manuscripts, and an ancient feud that continues into our times. It can be found wherever books are sold. ISBN #0-595-12550-6. For more info, www.authorsden.com/mel. Aaron Hoopes is the founder of Zen Yoga. His new book is titled "Zen Yoga: A Path to Enlightenment through Breathing, Movement and Meditation." This book is the culmination of over 25 years of training in Tai Chi, yoga and other Eastern healing traditions. Zen Yoga is a holistic healing art of movement and breathing that is simple enough for anyone, regardless of age or state of health. It meets each person exactly where they are and offers easily incorporated practices to help feel better immediately. Aaron's previous books include: "Perfecting Ourselves: Coordinating Body, Mind and Spirit" and "Breathe Smart: The Secret to Happiness, Health and Long Life." He also has created a series of Zen Yoga exercise DVDs and relaxation CDs. He lives in Orange, CT. For more information about Aaron's books, classes and programs, please visit the Zen Yoga website: www.artofzenyoga.com or email Aaron at breathe@artofzenyoga.com. David Hykes of Connecticut is known worldwide as the founder of the Harmonic Chant and the modern "harmonic singing" and "healing harmonics" movements. He has released "Harmonic Meditations," a CD that has the musical power to help heighten awareness just through attentive listening. Ten compositions can help you open to deep states of expanded consciousness, in resonance with the vibrational frequencies of the cosmos itself. David Hykes introduced Western audiences to the "throat singing" of Tuva, Tibet, and Mongolia, collaborating with the Dalai Lama and the Guyuto monks. Available through Sounds True, Order #M901D, ISBN 1-59179-253-3, $16.98 retail. (75 mins) Wholesale orders call: 888-303-9185. Cheryl Jones, BS, MA, Exercise Science, is an ACSM Certified Fitness Instructor with extensive training in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. She holds a Certificate in Spirituality from Saint Joseph College and is the author of "Mindful Exercise, A Bridge Between Yoga and Exercise." Complete with CD to guide daily practices, "Mindful Exercise" presents a workout and "work- in" experience which offers a do-it-at-home approach to wholeness and well-being. "Mindful Exercise" is a perfect tool for health practitioners who wish to introduce their clients to gentle movement as a way to enhance the healing process. To read an excerpt from "Mindful Exercise" visit www.themindfulpath.com. Dan Joseph has published "Inspired by Miracles" which explores three themes from "A Course in Miracles": miracles, relationship, and inner guidance. This book gets to the heart of a teaching that can have truly miraculous effects. Available through Quiet Mind Publishing in Greenwich, (212) 820-9797, info@quietmind.info, or www.quietmind.info. Alphee Lavoie, Certified Astrologer, NCGR Level IV, teacher, author, creator of Air Software, has been doing horary astrology for over 45 years. He has authored 4 best selling books and has earned the title internationally as being The Master of Horary. "Lose This Book ... and Find It With Horary" is finally back in print and in an expanded version (2009). Alphee's second book, "Horary Lectures," is a transcription of his horary classes from the 80's and lays the ground rules of how to read horary charts from beginning to end. This book is packed with so much information found nowhere else. "Horary At Its Best is a compilation of all of Alphee's horary articles from his past 6 years of writing his column for Dell Horoscope Magazine. This book is a Must for your horary bookshelf! And his latest book, "The Four Paths to God," shows you how to achieve spiritual awareness and inner balance specific to you by employing the Astrological Enneagram. All books are available from the West Hartford, CT author, Alphee Lavoie, Air software, www.alphee.com as well as at www.amazon.com or you may call (860) 659-1247 or (860) 232-6521 or write moonangel@comcast.net to order. Be sure to visit his online astrology school where Alphee teaches Horary Astrology, www.alpheeastrologyschool.com. Dorothy Martin-Neville has published "Dreams Are Only the Beginning: Becoming Who You Were Meant To Be" along with an accompanying workbook. ($14.95 book; $9.95 workbook) This is the story of Dorothy's courageous journey of self discovery as she followed her dreams out of the turbulent projects of South Boston, challenging her soul every step of the way, to become an acclaimed psychotherapist, gifted healer, and inspirational teacher. The workbook has been hailed as "a prescription guaranteed to offer success and personal fulfillment" and "a brilliant and rewarding guide for personal success." (Available through www.instituteofhealing.com or (860) 233-0723. Rev. Marcia L. Pickands is a religious leader, ceremonial magician, psychic and spiritual counselor, and author. She is the Warden of the Sangreal Sodality and spiritual successor of well known author and Priest Willam G. Gray. Marcia is the author of "The Psychic Self-Defense Personal Training Manual" (Samuel Weiser, Inc., 1997) and the "Psychic Abilities: How To Train and Use Them" (Samuel Weiser, Nc. 1999). Her next book will be on the topic of Spiritual Healing. Over the last 30+ years, Marcia has taught classes and/or lectured on The Western Inner Mystical Tradition, and related mystical, metaphysical, psychic, and magical subjects at The Blue Moon Boutique, Albany, NY; Spring Eagle, Schenectady, NY; The Green Light, Albany, NY; Trinity Temple, Albany, NY; Craftwise, Connecticut; EtheraCon, Poughkeepsie, NY; and The Retreat, Pennsylvania/Massachusetts. She has training in psychology, Eriksonian Hypnosis, and is a Master of Pai Lum Kung Fu. Rev. Marcia is the director of the Sekhem Institute and can be reached through the school's website at www.sekhemschool.com or by leaving a message at (860) 288-4708. Jennifer Proulx, author of "Voices of My Soul," writes about lives and passions of spiritualist men and women from the eastern region of Connecticut. A Wiccan/Spiritualist for the past 8 years, and a Reiki healer, she knows the power of a good read and how it can make or break one's karma. She is ordained as a reverend with the ULC of Modesto, CA, and also Church of Seven Planes. She currently is a healer for the Norwich Spiritual Church. Her accomplishments have been with the International Library of Poetry for her poem "Breeze" for which she received Author of the Year and also has published her book on Lulu.com ID# 1153196. You can purchase her book here for $10.00 by mentioning you saw it in the Door Opener. She accepts bank checks and money orders ... send requests to ravenstarrsnowy@yahoo.com. Many blessings and abundance! Anna Raimondi's new book "Talking to the Dead in Suburbia" explores the journey of an average woman with extraordinary gifts. How does an ordinary woman in suburbia, shouldered with the responsibilities of being a wife and mother, fulfill her life's mission and communicate with the spirit world Anna shares her world as she relates how her gift was cultivated as she moved through the phases of her life. She writes of the people she has touched and it is clear that, together with the spirit world, she brings great love and compassion to the living. This book is poignant, funny, and inspiring. She message is clear: Love never dies. Available initially at www.bbotw.com, followed by Amazon.com, Borders.com, BarnesandNoble.com, and other on-line book sellers. For more information, go to www.annaraimondi.com. Betsy Ratner has written an inspirational and joyful book of poetry called "Kissing in the Kitchen." This book was written after the death of Betsy's two sisters and father as a result of Huntington's disease, a motor neuron degenerative illness. This book is being sold to benefit the Huntington's Disease Society of America's Coalition for the Cure and Grant and Fellowship Programs. It can be purchased through her website at www.kissinginthekitchen.org for a total cost of $10.20. Daphne Reed has co-authored, with her angelic guides, "The Secret World of Angels." Daphne writes of the unseen and unknown spirit kingdom that lies beyond the physical world "....as described by the invisible Beings that told me they were Angels." This astonishing book also contains artwork channeled by the angels. It is available by mail order only: Owl Publishers, P.O. Box 3048, Amherst, MA 01004 ($24.95 + $6.00 s/h). See www.secretworldofangels.com for more information. Be watching for John Kennedy Rizzo's book "Rising From Hell" (ISBN 0-88739-442-6, PublishAmerica). This is John's story - the victim of a devastating motorcycle accident, he recounts his journey from partial paralysis, incapacitating depression, terrifying panic attacks, and resultant brain injury. John states that more happened to him in that small hospital room than in his entire life up to that time. Cheryl Scheinin has brought a refreshing, "down to earth" approach to the world of psychic phenomena. As a spiritual medium, clairvoyant, author and teacher, she has, over the last seven years, helped hundreds with her uncanny ability to predict future events, validate past events and communicate with deceased loved ones, angels and spirit guides on the "Other Side". Her first book, "Angels Horizon's Inspirational Words from Heaven" (ISBN 0-595-20691-3) was published in 2001, in which she shares her communications with angels. Her second book, "Conversations with the Other Side," published in January, 2003, is based on a program Cheryl runs, connecting people with their deceased loved ones, angels and spirit guides. Dr. Bernie Siegel has added 3 more books to his outstanding publication of "Love, Medicine and Miracles." "Help Me to Heal" was written to empower patients, families, and caregivers when they are dealing with an illness, teaching them how to survive hospitalization and truly heal. ($19.95 - Hay House) "365 Prescriptions for the Soul" contains daily messages and practical wisdom, as well as humor, to help people deal with life and its difficulties so they don't have to learn from their own disasters. ($17.95 - Hay House) "Smudge Bunny" is a children's book which is based on the true story of a rabbit rescued by the Siegel family who became a family member. It is about how difficulties can become blessings and what parents can teach their children to help them deal with life's redirections. ($16.95 - Kramer, a division of New World Library) All books are also available at Wisdom of Ages in Simsbury. Ahlam Shalhout has written "Recovering Stolen Dreams," a book of poetry that unveils a path of emerging self-awareness by overcoming one's fears. It is used as a catalyst for creativity by artists of all categories and for art therapy. (Soft Cover Cost: $12.95; ISBN #0-9668179-1-5. Audio Cassette Cost: $12.95; ISBN #0-9668179-0-7) "For the Love of My Dreams" is a book of poetry and is the sequel to "Recovering Stolen Dreams." It imbues onto the reader a new hope for creating one's own heart's desires without fear of failure, knowing that the outcome is shaped by forms of fluid acceptance. "For The Love of My Dreams" is about a love of a higher order that all of humanity is about to embrace. ($14.95; ISBN #9668179-2-3) Both books and cassette are available at bookstores and through www.poetryin.com. Patricia Sheehy is the best-selling author of two novels exploring karma, free will and reincarnation. Read "Veil of Illusion" and "Field of Destiny" to see how the past can shape and even shatter our present lives and how loyalty and forgiveness can bring redemption. She is also the author of the gift-giving book "Giving with Meaning" which shows how to turn ordinary items into meaningful gifts using folklore, legends, and traditions. All books are available through Amazon.com. Patricia is available for talks, workshops, and personalized writing mentoring. Contact her at patriciasheehy@aol.com or visit her website at www.psheehy.com. Gary Stromberg and Jane Merrill of Westport have written "The Harder They Fall: Celebrities Tell Their Real-Life Stories of Addiction and Recovery." The book contains interviews with 21 celebrities in music, film, sports, politics and literature; people who crashed and burned from drugs and alcohol only to rise to great achievement in sobriety. People like Richard Pryor, boxer Gerry Cooney, Jefferson Airplane's Grace Slick, authors Peter Hamill and Anne Lamott, U.S. Congressman Jim Ramstad, comedian Richard Lewis, Hall of Fame jockey Pat Day, musician Alice Cooper, Pulitzer Prize winning poet Franz Wright, and many others shared their intimate stories with me. The book is available at bookstores, Amazon.com, through Hazelden Publishing, or at www.thehardertheyfall.com. Gary can be contacted at gasbird@aol.com. Jackie Sussman, LPC has published two books. Her most current, "Freedom From Failure: How to Discover The Secret Images That Can Bring Success In Love, Parenthood, Career and Physical Well-Being" (hardcover, $25.95, Forge Books ISBN #0312-86910-X), provides easy to use prescriptions and visualization exercises to help you find the "gifts from the gods" within yourself. Her first book is "Images of Desire: Finding Your Natural Sensual Self in Today's Image-Filled Society" (Forge Books, 2001), Jackie focuses extensively on Dr. Ahsen's Eidetic images techniques, used to recover positive states of consciousness. Randeane Tetu has published "Singing the Trees: The Art of Insightful Self-Expression for Spirit Guide Help, Communication, and Wisdom." This book provides powerful meditations designed to help release stress and negativity and create the blessings of peace and harmony in your life. Available at Broad Street Books and It's Only Natural in Middletown, or through the author c/o Rowan Lake Publishers in Haddam, phone 860 345 4226, and priced at $17.95. Other books by Randeane: "Understand, The Beloved is You," "When the Trees are Laughing," "Merle's and Marilyn's Mink Ranch," and "Flying Horses, Secret Souls." Pat Teevan has published "The Sparkling Rainbow." Do you want to heal and grow? Do you want to give up your belief that you have no choice or power in your healing process? My book will help you move into a new way of living your health. What happened to me is also possible for you. To order your copy, send $14.00 ($14.84 for CT residents) via bank check or money order to: Pat Teevan, P.O. Box 593, Dayville, CT 06241. Sorry, no credit cards or personal checks. All sales are final. Allow up to three weeks for delivery. For additional information, see www.patteevan.com Positivologist(TM) Lynette Turner has written a book entitled "The 10 B' of Positivology - 10 Steps to a More Positive Way of Living." ($11; ISBN #0-9786745-5-3) In this accessible, practical book, Turner shares with the reader ten steps that can be incorporated into your life to enable you to live a life full of light, peace, happiness, and ultimately positivity. This self-help book can be referred to time and time again as a gentle reminder of a positive path one can take in order to appreciate and enjoy life to its fullest. It's all about B.L.I.S.S. - Believe Life Is Something Special, because it is, and so are you! For more information, visit the author's website at see www.positivebliss.com |