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Since the 1970s, the influence of oriental philosophy, in particular the Buddhist tradition, in the field of psychotherapy has been quite profound. Taoism has not had the same impact on modern psychotherapeutic models. Yet, as early as 1936, Alva LaSalle Kitselman who was, at that time, studying oriental languages at Stanford University, with a particular emphasis on Sanskrit, created his own version of the classic text of the Taoist tradition - the book of Lao Tzu entitled the Tao Teh King. His version of this classic was, as he said, a restatement rather than being a new translation from the ancient Chinese. After its publication, and through a chance encounter with one of the librarians at Stanford, he began to realise that Taoism and Taoist philosophy could be used as a form of therapy, specifically in the form he called 'non-directiveness' or 'non-directive therapy.' In the 1950s Kitsleman published an audio lecture on his early experiences using the Tao Teh King entitled 'An Ancient Therapy'. In the lecture he compared and contrasted his application of Taoist philosophy in psychotherapy with the 'client centred therapy' approach of Carl R. Rogers. This new publication of Kitselman's version of the Tao Teh King and the story of his discovery will hopefully ignite a real interest in combining the wisdom of this classic Taoist text with modern psychotherapeutic methodologies. A. L. 'Beau' Kitselman was a remarkable man, a genius whose interests ranged from mathematics, science and computer programming to exploring the potential of the human mind.

In the late 1930's mathematical genius Beau Kitselman and the surrealist artist, Salvador de Regil were running Persons Inc., a unique consultancy in Hollywood where they worked to develop the creativity of many of the actors and actresses of the time and solve their emotional problems. This period was known as the Golden Age of Hollywood and spawned many of the screen goddesses and femme fatales whose names still survive today such as, Jean Harlow, Barbara Stanwyck, Mae West and Dorothy Lamour. Hollywood was notorious at that time for its debauched way of life, its use of sex to sell movies and the exploitation of women to that end, all of which put it under the microscope of the world and in particular the newly appointed film censors.It is in this era that The Fuse is set. Kitselman's main character, Jedediah Strong, simultaneously seduces, and then convinces, three young women to accompany him to the Nevada desert where, in the company of seasoned actresses and charismatic men living outside of society, he teaches them about love and sex whilst opening their eyes to their essential selves. Woven into this tale are ideas of a Utopian society, of breaking away from the norms of society, unique scientific advances such as anti-gravity and the concept of 'living in fire' experienced as excitement, adventure, passion which Strong seeks to ignite in these three young women. If they have dynamite in them, he certainly has the fuse!

The term "judoka" refers to one who does judo, the modern martial art with origins in 19th century Japan, a fighting art with a particular emphasis on the use of an opponent's own strengths to effect his defeat. This book is an account of the adventures of such a man, a judoka, but it is not just about this man, or the martial art he practices. Rather, it is about the "way" of judo, as both a fighting art and an approach to living ("a way"), and what this way might be able to tell us about who we are and who we might choose to become. The book does not prescribe "a way" for others to follow; that is, it does not simply offer advice about what to believe or how to behave, or point out the faults in other ways of being. It simply describes the way of one particular man, with commentary explaining, or rather reasoning through, the choices he has made, with the story presenting the consequences that these choices have for him. Reviews for the 1st edition:"This extraordinary little novella is reminiscent of Castaneda but far more intelligible."-Alan Watts"His direct writing about judo is clear and quietly restrained, hard to match in the literature of the subject."-New York Times

WHEN WE LEAVE THINGS UNFINISHED IN OUR LIVES, IT IS NOT ONLY OUR ENVIRONMENT THAT GETS MESSY.Our minds too become congested with leftover projects that rattle around in our heads impinging on our consciousness and leaving us feeling frustrated and guilty. We must learn to Feng Shui our minds and de-clutter. What we need are clear guidelines on whether we should even start a project and then how to make sure that we bring it through to a satisfactory completion. Not to do so, hasimplications for our health, our relationships and our destiny.Completion is the natural order of things and we owe it to ourselves as creative beings to follow this natural cycle to the very end. This book explores the pitfalls along the path to completion and givesclear examples on how to keep on track.BY GETTING INTO THE HABIT OF COMPLETING WE FREE OURSELVES TO GO ON TO GREATER THINGS

THE TIME HAS COME FOR A RADICAL NEW WAY OF THINKING ABOUT RELATIONSHIPS Instead of waiting for them to end up on the rocks we should be looking for the real cause of our failure to relate to each other in a meaningful way.THE PREMISE OF THIS BOOK IS TO SINK THE 'RELATION SHIP' AND START TO ENGAGE IN SOME GOOD, HONEST, DIRECT COMMUNICATION. Armed with the insights in this book and a little perseverance, you will find that you can meet life situations with wisdom and maturity and look forward to a lifetime of successful relating.

When an enigmatic stranger promises to cure a young Englishman's recurring bouts of asthma it seems too good an opportunity to miss. At the time there was no indication that in the process he would end up being possessed by a 1500 year old Hawaiian Kahuna with a mission. A Kahuna, or priest magician, well versed in the ancient arts of enacting the death spell, sorcery and the native healing rituals of the time. A man, whose life since birth, had been dedicated to the service of the gods, but who had miraculously found the love of a young island woman with whom he shared the secrets of his art. It soon becomes apparent that this powerful kahuna has travelled across time and space from the island of Kaua'i to fulfil a promise. A promise made over the dead body of his beautiful apprentice to somehow let her know of the depth of his unspoken love for her. To finally free his spirit, he is honour bound to make restitution for calling upon the gods to bring swift and violent death to the warriors who killed her, thus violating the code by which he had vowed to live. Helping him fulfil his promise, was to expose the Englishman, and those close to him, to a series of bizarre and magical events that took him close to the edge of madness.

At some time during their search all seekers after spiritual truth need the light of consciousness awakened within them. The search for a teacher who can facilitate this process can be long and arduous, but the fumbling and unsteady steps along this path are a large and important part of the spiritual journey. Once connected with that light it becomes the responsibility of the pathwalker to maintain that connection and shine its light into the world.In the Way of the Flamekeeper David Kala Ka La tells the story of his own path to becoming a Flamekeeper. He also offers his guidance and suggestions to others who wish for more clarity about the steps that need to be taken in order to achieve self-realisation and know what it is to become fully Human - for only then can we become truly Immortal.David Kala Ka La lives and works in the North of England where he continues in his spiritual quest.

This unique guide to the huna mua teachings, the earliest known form of Hawaiian huna, is an in-depth exploration of the nature of the soul, body, and mind and what it means to be human.

The Quinta Essentia is the elusive fifth element which creates the stage for the more familiar astrological elements of Air, Fire, Water and Earth to be expressed. To discover and truly understand our essential self we must explore the unique combination of all the elements as they play through our life.You have all heard of "space cadets", "air heads", "hot heads", "wet blankets", "stick in the muds" and the like, but do you know how these terms came about?This book explains how our personalities, modes of communication, even our health problems are related to the balance of the Five Elements which are the building blocks of life. Getting to know these elements and how they manifest in our lives, enriches our understading of ourselves and others, improves our relationships and gives direction and purpose to our life.