Search Results: Spirituality from Black Cat Hill Books

New York, NY Oxford University Press, 1987. Hardcover First Edition; First Printing indicated. First Edition; First Printing indicated. Near Fine in Fine DJ: Book shows only minute indications of use: two tiny, faint spots at the bottom edge; the former owner's name and address has been blacked out at the lower front pastedown endpaper; the binding leans ever so slightly, while remaining perfectly secure; text clean. DJ flawless; price unclipped; mylar-protected. No longer absolutely pristine, but remains very close to "As New". NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 347pp. Hardback with DJ. Since the discovery of original gnostic documents at Nag Hammadi in 1945, many scholars have recognized a familiar presence within this ancient heresy. To some authors the main features of gnosticism--belief in a secret revelation available only to an initiated elite, rejection of the physical world, and escape into the self--seemed reminiscent of modern cult groups and secular… Read More

Cambridge, UK Quinta Essentia, 1991. Paperback First Edition Thus (1991), Second Printing (1997). Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows the very lightest wear to the extremities; a hint of rubbing to the panels;else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing the very mildest wear only. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to "As New". NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (7.7 x 5.15 x 0.35 inches). 141 pages. Language: English. Weight: 5 ounces. First Edition Thus (1991), Second Printing (1997). Trade Paperback. 

London, UK Unwin Paperbacks: Mandala Books, 1980. Paperback Second Edition Thus (1980). First published by Perennial Books in 1965. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows considerable tanning to the text pages, due to aging; light wear to the extremities; faint creases near the lower front corner; a single page has been creased at the lower corner; mild rubbing to the panels; the binding glue has not cracked and seems sound, but doesn't seem very stong - as is the case for most glued-binding paperbacks from this era; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and some minor flaws. Not so very far from "As New". NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (7.7 x 5.15 x 0.35 inches). 84 pages. Language: English. Weight: 3.7… Read More

Rockport, MA Element Books, 1991. Paperback First Edition Thus in USA (1991); so stated. First Edition Thus in USA (1991); so stated. Very Good+ to Near Fine in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: a small, faint soil spot at the bottom edge of the text block; very mild rubbing to wrapper covers; a crease near the upper corner of the front panel; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, showing the very mildest wear and a couple of unobtrusive cosmetic flaws. Bright and Clean. Corners Sharp. Close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.5 x 5.45 x 0.45 inches). xvi, 160 pages. Translated by Kenneth Holmes. Language: English. Weight: 8.3 ounces. Trade Paperback.

New York, NY Harper & Row / Barnes & Noble Import, 1976. Hardcover First Edition USA (1976), so stated. First published in the UK in the same year. Near Fine in Very Good+ to Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. The Book shows a small scuff at the bottom edge of the front panel; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a single imperfection. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Appears unread. Very close to 'As New'. The DJ shows just a touch of wear to the head an heel of the backstrip; else flawless; unclipped; mylar-protected. Close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.75 x 5.75 x 0.65 inches). 109 pages. Index.… Read More

New York, NY Oxford University Press, 1982. Paperback First Edition Thus [1982]; First Printing indicated by a complete number line. First Edition Thus [1982]; First Printing indicated by a complete number line. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to the extremities; a faint, very superficial scuffed area near the bottom of the front panel; the pages have tanned ever so slightly, due to aging. The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. No longer absolutely pristine, but remains very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8 x 5.3 x 0.65 inches). 296 pages. Weight: 10.7 ounces.The Wilde Lectures in Natural and Comparative Religion in the University of Oxford. First published by Faber & Faber in 1970. University Press Paperback.

East Hampton, NY Barbara Brennan Inc. , 2001. Audio Cassette One Audio Cassette Tape in Fine [Unused] condition, housed in clear plastic jewel case which shows only the mildest rubbing [Near Fine]. No further packaging present. Not sure there ever was any promotional or protective case beyond the clear plastic jewel case. Overall, Very Near Fine. Audio Book: Cassette Tape.

East Hampton, NY Barbara Brennan Inc. , 2001. Audio Cassette One Audio Cassette Tape in Fine [Unused] condition, housed in clear plastic jewel case which shows only the mildest rubbing [Near Fine]. No further packaging present. Not sure there ever was any promotional or protective case beyond the clear plastic jewel case. Overall, Very Near Fine. Audio Book: Cassette Tape.

Boulder, CO Sounds True, January 1997. Audio Cassette Two Audio Cassette Tapes in Excellent [Like New] condition, housed in crystal clear plastic cases, in Near Fine condition, showing only the mildest rubbing. These are housed in a colorful heavy cardstock slip case, which shows light wear to the corner tips; a little mild rubbing, and a couple of creases [Very Good]. Overall, Very Good+. Audio Book: Cassette Tapes. This book is a very intimate look at the author's process. Here she is, suffering like the rest of us, living on an emotional roller coaster, compelled by habitual behaviours, confused, and at the same time engaged in her practice.She struggles. She learns not to struggle. Then she struggles again. Layers of confusion, resistance, and suffering drop away. At times reading this book was painful. I can see so many aspects of the author in myself. Almost everyone who is engaged in meditation practice would enjoy and benefit from reading this book. It is a very personal account, but at… Read More

Berkeley, CA Almaas Publications: Diamond Books, 1990. Paperback First Edition thus, so stated. First Edition thus, so stated. Near Fine in Wraps: shows some rubbing to the wrapper covers; binding shows slight spine lean, but remains perfectly secure; text clean. No discernible wear to the extremities. Remains quite close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club Edition. NOT an Ex-Library copy. 8vo. 211pp. The Diamond Heart Series , No 3. Trade Paperback. We live in a world of mystery, wonder, and beauty. But most of us seldom participate in this real world, being focused rather on the part that is mostly strife, suffering, or meaninglessness. This situation is basically due to our not realizing and living our full human potential. This potential can be actualized by the realization and development of the human essence. The human essence is the part of us that is innate and real, and which can participate in the real world. The Diamond Heart series is a transcription of talks given… Read More

Old Brewery, Tisbury, Salisbury, Wiltshire Element Books, 1984. Hardcover First Ed, so stated. First Ed, so stated. Very Good+ in Near Fine DJ: Book shows indications of light use: shows light wear to the extremities; very small, faint dampstain at the top edge, which is lightly dusted; binding square and secure; text clean. DJ shows only the mildest rubbing; price intact; price sticker at the rear panel has not been removed before it was mylar-protected [mylar is easily removable. Overall, remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 273pp. Hardback with DJ.

Boulder, CO Sentient Publications, 2003. Audio Cassette 'As New', still in shrinkwrap. Two Audio Cassette Tapes in Excellent [As New] condition, housed in a in Plastic Clamshell Case, also Like New. Overall: 'As New'. Audio Book: Cassette Tapes. Tape 1: Giving Up On Improvement: What does it mean to abandon any hope of improvement and surrender to the actuality of our life? If we create a new spiritual ideal that suggests being "in the moment" will give us peace, what do we do with our conflict and unhappiness? In exhausting all concepts of spirituality we are left with a dynamic movement that is beyond consciousness and yet embedded in our ordinary life. (90 min.) Tape 2: What Is Your Heart's Desire? This dialogue investigates the limitations of experiences of all kinds as the basis for understanding. In asking the question, "What do I really want?" the individual sees both the drive for "good" experiences and the rejection of "bad"… Read More

Boulder, CO Sentient Publications, 2003. Audio Cassette Two Audio Cassette Tapes in Excellent [As New] condition, housed in a in Plastic Clamshell Case, also Like New. Overall: 'As New'. Audio Book: Cassette Tapes. Tape 1: Giving Up On Improvement: What does it mean to abandon any hope of improvement and surrender to the actuality of our life? If we create a new spiritual ideal that suggests being "in the moment" will give us peace, what do we do with our conflict and unhappiness? In exhausting all concepts of spirituality we are left with a dynamic movement that is beyond consciousness and yet embedded in our ordinary life. (90 min.) Tape 2: What Is Your Heart's Desire? This dialogue investigates the limitations of experiences of all kinds as the basis for understanding. In asking the question, "What do I really want?" the individual sees both the drive for "good" experiences and the rejection of "bad" experiences. This opens the possibility… Read More

New York, NY Carol Publishing: Citadel Press, 1993. Paperback First Edition Thus (1993); Ninth Printing. First published in 1968. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of sunning to the backstrip (the titles thereon remain bold an clearly legible); else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a single, unobtrusive flaw. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.25 x 5.35 x 0.65 inches). x, 209 pages. Edited by Lorraine Sinkler. Language: English. Weight: 8.5 ounces. First Edition Thus (1993); Ninth… Read More

New York, NY Crossroads, 1982. Hardcover First Edition (1982), unstated, but implied: no subsequent printings noted, according to Crossroads' customary practice. First Edition (1982), unstated, but implied: no subsequent printings noted, according to Crossroads' customary practice. Very Near Fine in Very Good+ to Near Fine DJ: The Book shows only a small patch of scuffing near the upper corner of the front panel; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, close-to-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing only very mild wear and unobtrusive cosmetic flaws. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Close to 'As New'. The DJ shows mild rubbing; a bit of scuffing near the upper corners of the panels; a tiny closed tear at the top edge of the… Read More

San Francisco, CA HarperSanFrancisco, 2003. Hardcover First Edition (2003), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR. First Edition (2003), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Very Near Fine in Very Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. The Book shows a small, faint smudge at top edge rear panel; the binding is ever so slightly cocked off square; else flawless; the binding is secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome, very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a couple of minor, unobtrusive imperfections. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Still possesses that pleasant 'new book' fragrance. Very close to "As New". The DJ shows light… Read More

San Francisco, CA HarperSanFrancisco, 2003. Hardcover First Edition (2003), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition (2003), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Very Near Fine in Fine DJ: The Book shows a hint of crimping to the heel of the backstrip; else flawless; binding square and secure; text clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome, very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a couple of minor, unobtrusive imperfections. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Still possesses that pleasant 'new book' fragrance. Very close to "As New". The DJ is flawless; the price is unclipped; mylar-protected. 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.6 x 5.75 x 1 inches). xv, 204 pages.… Read More

Ventura CA Gospel Light: Regal Books, 2001. Hardcover First Edition [2001], First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition [2001], First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Very Near Fine in Fine DJ: The Book shows only minute imperfections: a small, faint stain at the bottom edge of the text block and barely discernible smudges to the fore-edge; the binding is square and secure; the text clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, like-new copy, structurally sound and tighly bound, showing minor, unobtrusive cosmetic imperfections only. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Appears unread. Virtually 'As New'. The DJ is flawless; the price is unclipped. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.3 x 6.25 x 1.25 inches). 327… Read More

Mill Valley, CA Choosing Light. Audio Cassette Four Audio Cassette Tapes in Good condition (they appear to have been played), housed in a colorful pictorial vinyl clamshell case, which shows "crushing"" to the vinyl panel covers and a couple of cracks at the top and bottom edges but does not show any other flaws (Good). Liner Notes are present and in excellent condition. Overall, Very Good. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Size: 9.5 x 6.3 x 1 inches. Music by Thaddeus with Stereophonic Sound Phrasing. Audio Book: Cassette Tapes.

Ithaca, NY Meeramma Publications, 1990. Hardcover First Ed, but unstated. First Ed, unstated. Fine in Near Fine DJ: Book shows binding square and secure; text clean. DJ shows only mild rubbing; a hint of wear along the top edge; faint sunning at the top edge of the front panel, backstrip, and near the hinge of both the front and rear panels [all titles remain unaffected, remaining bold and clearly legible]; small rubbed area at bottom edge near lower front corner; unclipped; mylar-protected. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club. NOT Ex-Library. Folio. Unpaginated (approx 60pp.). Hardback with DJ.