A Buddhist teacher draws from her years of experience in caring for the dying to provide inspiring lessons on how to face death with courage and compassion The Buddhist approach to death can be of great benefit to people of all backgrounds—as has been demonstrated by Joan Halifax’s decades of work with the dying and their caregivers. A Zen priest and a world-renowned pioneer in care of the dying, Halifax has helped countless people face death with courage and trained caregivers in compassioante end-of-life care.In this book, Halifax offers lessons from dying people and caregivers, as well as guided meditations to help readers contemplate death without fear, develop a commitment to helping others, and transform suffering and resistance into courage. Her teachings affirm that we can open and contact our inner strength—and that we can help others who are suffering to do the same. Being with Dying is a source of wisdom for anyone who is facing their own death, caring for someone who is dying, or wishing to explore the transformative power of the dying process.

Reading the bible has never been easier or through a more analytical eye. The Bible Book by Book helps not only to read the bible, but encourages readers to knowledgeably understand and interpret the scriptures. The King James Holy Bible contains 39 books in the old Testament, 27 books in the New Testament, and 14 books of the Apocrypha. This book presents each and every book of the Bible, with a short essential story synopsis, followed by a commentary for study and understanding.  Finally, each book has a chapter by chapter summary in an easy to use table form. Biblical scripture offers many pearls of wisdom, and in this new reading, some of the most beautifully written books are analyzed in depth.  Story, analysis, and commentary are covered on the events and lessons in each book to give readers the big picture.  Illustrated with black and white images, this is an essential reference guide for all Bible users–whether students or churchgoers; enabling anyone to get the most out of the Bible