Amazon.comStillness of mind is something found all too rarely in these busy times. Those feeling overwhelmed not only by modern life but also by the bewildering number of meditation guides and the like on the market may want to turn to this four-CD set from Anna Wise. Based on studies of brainwave patterns of skilled meditators and yogis, this is a spoken-word guide to achieving what Wise calls an "awakened mind state." Focusing on relaxation and breathing, with accompanying music by Kit Walker to facilitate the process, Wise presents a method for reaching an inner calm that can lower stress and help prevent it from interfering with everyday life. --Genevieve Williams