New Book Release: "Awakening the Mystic in You: Messages of Light from the Christian Mystics"

(PRWEB) June 07, 2011

Hamilton Books recently released a book concerning Christian mysticism entitled, "Awakening the Mystic in You," a book which makes accessible the perennial wisdom of Christian mystics and offers a practical way of benefiting from their words.

Awakening the Mystic in You is an interactive book designed to help readers deepen their relationship with the Divine by connecting to the vibrancy of life. This book provides the cosmic message of hope subjectively revealed by fifty-two Christian mystics in an easy-to-read format. It is meant to be read without hurry, while taking time to ponder and absorb the wisdom of these great mystics. The key to enhancing the enjoyment of this book is the "How to Use this Book" section to create one's own spiritual journal by companioning weekly with a particular Christian mystic.

Receive the gift of your inner mystic, an intimate friend and guide, here to accompany you on your earthly adventure. This wisdom transcends religion and is meant to be heard by people who wish to expand their spirituality, regardless of religious preference. A word of caution: Awakening the Mystic in You may be the catalyst for extraordinary new beginnings in your life.

Ramona Harris, author, is a spiritual director, college counselor, and holds a Master's degree in Pastoral Studies as well as a Master's degree in Education/Counseling.

This book can be purchased at amazon.com, bn.com (barnes and noble) or hamilton-books.com. The book is softbound, 140 pages, ISBN-13: 978-0761853633.

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EPA Names Light Bulb Finder as Best Overall App: Apps for the Environment Challenge

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) November 10, 2011

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has selected the Light Bulb Finder mobile app as the Winner, Best Overall App in the Apps for the Environment Challenge. Developed by Eco Hatchery, the Light Bulb Finder app enables users to easily switch from conventional incandescent to energy-efficient lighting at home. It is available as a free download on iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Android mobile devices.

The convergence of mobile technology, energy efficiency and sustainability is a natural fit. Consumers can use mobile apps to get instant, individualized information at home and on the go to make fast, informed decisions. We are excited to receive this recognition from the EPA, said Andrea Nylund, co-founder of Eco Hatchery.

On Tuesday, November 8th, the EPA presented the "Best Overall App" award to Light Bulb Finder at Apps for the Environment Forum in Arlington, VA.

Based on simple user inputs, the Light Bulb Finder app recommends energy-saving light bulbs with the right light quality, fit and style. It displays financial payback information and uses EPAs eGRID data to calculate environmental impact when users replace incandescent bulbs with energy-efficient equivalents. Users can buy bulbs through the app or at local stores.

Lighting accounts for over 14 percent of home electricity consumption, so the potential for saving energy and reducing environmental impact is significant. The typical U.S. household can save over $ 120 per year on electricity by switching to energy-efficient lighting, but many homeowners are slow to switch because the choices can be overwhelming, said Adam Borut, president and co-founder of Eco Hatchery.

Consumers have a lot of questions as the market is being flooded with new technologies such as Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFLs), Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) and halogen incandescents.

They are confronted with new measurements such as lumens and color temperature, and they are concerned about bulb and light quality, not to mention financial payback, Borut said.

The Light Bulb Finder app cuts through the confusion and provides instant bulb recommendations for standard and specialty lighting with key financial payback information and carbon footprint information.

Our goal in developing the app was to overcome the obstacles to action by giving users instant answers, enabling them to make decisions based on their own budget and priorities, Borut added.

Eco Hatchery partners with utility companies and cities that use the app as a platform for raising consumer awareness of energy efficiency initiatives and resources. When using the app, users have direct access to information on energy-saving resources in their area, such as rebates, recycling services and whole house energy audits.

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