Eve Adamson

Gary R. McClain

Explains what Zen is and how it came to America, how to practice Zen and incorporate it into daily living, and the Zen approach to the world.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Zen Living

This volume has a unique hook that uses Beethoven's Ode to Joy as inspiration, from the authors who co-wrote "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Zen Living."

Empowering Your Life with Joy

Contains all the information needed to justify, select and implement an online transaction processing system. This reference includes information about formulating a strategy, evaluating vendor approaches, choosing the hardware platform, monitoring performance and troubleshooting.

OLTP Handbook

An updated and revised guide to incorporating the principles of Zen philosophy into everyday life. Important new focus on living Zen in a post- 9/11 world, including the Zen concept of 'loving kindness,' which can help us to cope with the insecurities and uncertainties realized after that tragic day. Updated information on meditation and its many benefits, including new koans (enigmatic stories, puzzles, and anecdotes) to consider for meditation. New exercises for families to do together to promote Zen living at home, as well as new exercises to help readers combat their personal Dukkha (dissatisfaction with life and unfulfilled desires).

Suzanne LeVert

Offers advice on and strategies for breaking such bad habits as smoking, alcohol, lying, teeth grinding, over-spending, compulsive cleaning, and chronic procrastination.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Breaking Bad Habits

"There are currently 130 million caffeine abusers in America today, not to mention the multi-millions of choking smokers, perpetual dieters, procrastinators, nailbiters, knuckle crackers, and tooth grinders. This ... offers serious, helpful advice for anyone who has struggled to kick an annoying, chronic habit, and presents all the available remedies in an objective, easy-to-follow style."--Publisher description.

Gary R. McClain

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