{"title":"Books by Mark Epstein","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9780691199528","title":"Rocks and Rock Formations – A Key to Identification","description":"The first field guide that allows amateur rock enthusiasts to identify basic rocks and rock formations in a systematic wayMany of us are fascinated by rocks—but identifying them can seem daunting. It’s often tricky even for geologists, who rely on experience, intuition, and in-depth familiarity with rock-forming components. Rocks and Rock Formations allows everyone, amateur or professional, to successfully distinguish these amazing masses of minerals, using only careful observation, a magnifying glass, a pocket knife—and a bit of patience.   Jürg Meyer provides a structured approach to the identification of all rocks within the three groups: sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic. Bringing together more than 530 diagrams and photographs to illustrate essential characteristics, Meyer highlights some basics on rocks—their mineral constituents, structures, textures, fossils, weathering patterns, and more—which are important for a determination. The main part of the book is a handy and thorough identification key, which takes into account all possible rock variations, mixtures, and structural differences. The concluding section of the guide delves into rock systematics.   Assuming little prior experience or knowledge, Rocks and Rock Formations is an invaluable resource for rock enthusiasts everywhere.   Suitable for beginners and amateursHelpful, systematic identification keyExploration of all types of rocksMore than 530 diagrams and photographs","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56294613385589,"sku":"9780691199528","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780691199528_f50854bd-de46-4c1b-9f4b-b0c977741b1c.jpg?v=1786015197"},{"product_id":"9780715627112","title":"Thoughts Without a Thinker","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn insightful investigation of how Eastern spirituality can enhance Western psychology, with a foreword by the Dalai Lama. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs patients and therapists find themselves reaching for new solutions to their problems, the traditional disctinctions between matters of the mind and matters of the spirit are increasingly being questioned. Mark Epstein, a traditionally trained psychotherapist, has immersed himself in the Buddhist tradition. Drawing on his own experiences as patient, meditator and therapist, the author argues that the contemplative traditions of the East help patients go beyond merely recognizing their problems to healing them, and that such an approach is not at odds with the psychodynamic method.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book begins by focusing on the Buddhist perspective. Dispelling misconceptions common even among those already practising meditative techniques, this section presents the Buddha's psychological teachings in the language of Western psychodynamics. It then goes on to explain the meditative practices of bare attention, concentration, mindfulness, and analytical inquiry, and shows how they speak to issues at the forefront of psychological concern. Finally, the Epstein uses Freud's treatise of psychotherapy - \"Remembering, repeating and working-through\" - as a template to show how the Buddha's teaching can complement, inform and energize the practice of psychotherapy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56296694186357,"sku":"9780715627112","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780715627112_2ed4b2d0-d206-4cd7-8af4-33024f04f951.jpg?v=1786014779"},{"product_id":"thoughts-without-a-thinker","title":"Thoughts Without a Thinker","description":"A revolutionary and enduring road map to a healthy emotional life.   The benefits of meditation practices like mindfulness and deep breathing are widely recognised by mainstream therapists. But what does Buddhist insight actually look like, how does it intersect with classic Western psychotherapy and what can a synthesis of both traditions offer us?In this landmark book, updated with a new preface, acclaimed psychotherapist Dr Mark Epstein lays out the path to meditation inspired healing. At the heart of Epstein’s exploration is the concept of the ‘self ’, which Buddhism exposes as an illusory construct that breeds emotional suffering. With great clarity and insight, Epstein demonstrates how Buddhism and psychotherapy can be used in powerful tandem to loosen our attachment to the self and so free ourselves to experience real joy.   ‘A groundbreaking work… The book will take its place among the classics of the literature of meditation’ Jon Kabat-Zinn, author of Full Catastrophe Living'One of the most sophisticated integrations of the therapeutic and spiritual disciplines' Daniel Goleman, New York Times","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57499324318069,"sku":"9780715657133","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}]}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-mark-epstein.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}