Selected WorksEdited nonfiction
Goddesses in World Culture
Three volumes of essays on fascinating divinities from around the world Encyclopedia
The Encyclopedia of Celtic Myth and Folklore
Definitive volume on the myths and legends of the Celtic peoples. The Encyclopedia of Goddesses and Heroines
The definitive resource on the world's female deities. Poetry
Dancing with Chaos
Poetry and physics dance in this collection inspired by metaphors drawn from chaos theory and quantum mechanics. Homefront
A searing book about the effects of war on veterans and their families. Nonfiction
The Red-Haired Girl from the Bog: The Landscape of Celtic Myth and Spirit
"A dreamy, utterly enchanting walking meditation on Ireland's pagan heart." --Booklist Wineries of Wisconsin and Minnesota
An introduction to the history of wine in the Midwest and a guide to current producers. Meditation: The Complete Guide
A guide to dozens of ways to meditate, presented for beginners. Co-authored with yoga expert Eleanor Viereck. Essays and poems
Online works
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Meditation: The Complete GuideThere is no doubt that meditation is good for us. In fact, for Westerners who live in the midst of stress and information and sensory overload, meditation is probably crucial to mental and physical health. Yet for many people it is still a mysterious, esoteric practice. Confusion abounds. Do I need to follow a certain religion in order to meditate? Must I believe in God? Do I have to close my eyes and meditate every day for half an hour in order for it to be effective? Authors Patricia Monaghan and Eleanor Viereck have done a great service in helping readers understand the many forms and effects of meditation. By dividing the book into nine sections--Shamanism, Yoga, Buddhism, Taoism, Islam, Western Traditions, Creative Meditations, Meditations in Life, and Active Imagination--readers can see the ideology behind the many forms of meditation. Each brief chapter then describes a specific meditation, such as sketching from nature, walking a labyrinth, needlecraft, trance dancing, taking a pilgrimage, and practicing breath awareness. Within every chapter the authors offer specific instructions and suggestions as well as a comprehensive list of resources. Meditation: The Complete Guide is a well-written book that blends comfortable narration with extensive research--a valuable resource for beginners and even old pros. --Gail Hudson |
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