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Book SynopsisThis is a card deck edition of the popular Cosmo Kama Sutra. It contains 112 cards featuring 99 positions, plus 12 bonus 'lust lessons'. It includes colour illustrations and detailed instructions. Turn up the heat! Cosmo's eternally popular bestseller is now available in a great new format: a gifty card deck that features 99 positions plus 12 bonus 'lust lessons'. Each position appears as a colour illustration and includes precise and tantalising instructions for mastering that move. So pick a card, any card-whichever one you get, you're a winner!

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Book SynopsisA gorgeously illustrated herbal from the witchy experts at Tamed Wild, this handy guidebook introduces readers to the most common and powerful healing herbs and the wisdom gained over centuries of use. Ideal for green witches and budding herbalists!Inspired by Tamed Wild’s best-selling herb decks, this handbook covers more than 60 magickal herbs--a must-have for anyone interested in the power of herbal healing. A lovely hand-painted watercolor introduces each herb, offering an artist’s look at the identifying characteristics. The accompanying text offers the key information every herbalist needs to know: A visual and botanical description of every plant An explanation of the plant’s historical medicinal uses A look at the lore associated with the herb, drawing on the wisdom handed down from generations past A potion, ritual, or recipe idea for each herb Practical tips for how to harness every herb's wild, earth-given medicine Beautifully produced, this charming and informative guide is a must for everyone interested in the healing and magickal properties of herbs.Table of ContentsPrefaceShelby’s Plant StoryKate’s Plant StoryHow to Work with PlantsThe HerbsBayBlackberryBlack CohoshBonesetBurdockCalendulaCayenneChamomile, GermanChickweedChrysanthemumClary SageCleaversComfreyCrampbarkDamianaDandelionEchinaceaElderElecampaneEucalyptusFennelFeverfewGingerGoldenrodGoldensealGotu KolaGumweedHawthornHibiscusHoly BasilHyssopJasmineJuniper BerryLady’s MantleLavenderLemon BalmLemongrassLindenMarshmallowMeadowsweetMotherwortMugwortMulleinNettleOatstrawOreganoPassionflowerPeppermintPipsissewaPlantainRed CloverRoseRosemarySlippery ElmSkullcapSt. John’s WortTurmericValerianVitexWhite WillowWitch HazelYarrowYellow DockAbout the Authors

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Book SynopsisA guide to the basics of Biofield Tuning, using tuning forks to clear trauma stored in the human energy field • Provides a precise map of the energetic biofield that surrounds the body, showing where specific emotions, memories, traumas, and pain are stored • Details how to locate stored trauma in the biofield with a tuning fork and clear it • Winner of the 2015 Nautilus Silver AwardWhen Eileen McKusick began offering sound therapy in her massage practice she soon discovered she could use tuning forks to locate and hear disturbances in the energy field, or biofield, that surrounded each of her clients. Passing the tuning forks through these areas in the biofield not only corrected the distorted vibrational sounds she was hearing but also imparted consistent, predictable, and sometimes immediate relief from pain, anxiety, insomnia, migraines, depression, fibromyalgia, digestive disorders, and a host of other complaints. Now, more than 20 years later, McKusick has fully developed her sound healing method, which she calls Biofield Tuning, and created a map of the biofield, revealing the precise locations where specific emotions, memories, ailments, and traumas are stored. In this book, McKusick explains the basics of Biofield Tuning practice and provides illustrations of her Biofield Anatomy Map. She details how to use tuning forks to find and clear pain and trauma stored in the biofield and reveals how the traditional principles and locations of the chakras correspond directly with her biofield discoveries. Exploring the science behind Biofield Tuning, she examines scientific research on the nature of sound and energy and explains how experiences of trauma produce “pathological oscillations” in the biofield, causing a breakdown of order, structure, and function in the body. Offering a revolutionary perspective on mind, energy, memory, and trauma, McKusick’s guide to Biofield Tuning provides new avenues of healing for energy workers, massage therapists, sound healers, and those looking to overcome chronic illness and release the traumas of their past.Trade Review“Modern science is fi nally recognizing that energy constitutes the blueprint of the physical body. Genes literally express themselves in di erent ways when exposed to specific kinds of sound. Tuning the Human Biofi eld is a groundbreaking introduction to the art and science of applying these principles. It will take you on an intellectually juicy ride.” * Donna Eden, author of Energy Medicine *“Tuning the Human Biofield is a superb introduction to the human energy field and its modification by sound vibrations. McKusick’s book is a highly valuable resource for patients and practitioners alike.” * Gary E. Schwartz, Ph.D., author of The Living Energy Universe and The Energy Healing Experiments *“This book takes the reader by the hand on a quick tour through the ‘wonderland’ of quantum theory, vibrational therapies, the electric universe, biofield science, and other frontier science topics. Autobiographical bits and pieces make for enjoyable and easy reading. . . . a promising modality to reduce stress and improve energy flow toward greater wellness.” * Beverly Rubik, Ph.D., professor at Energy Medicine University and president/founder of the Institute *“This book integrates core universal truths with scientific principles to capture the essence of sound healing. As a pioneer in the field of sound healing, the author combines her knowledge, expertise, curiosity, and unique personal experience into an easy-to-learn method that can offer powerful changes for the reader.” * Melissa Joy Jonsson, president/instructor at Matrix Energetics International and author of M-Joy Pra *“The time has come for detailed explorations by skilled, sensitive, and intuitive individuals who are willing to venture into the unknown, to go beyond the mainstream and report on the discoveries they make. Eileen McKusick has all of the tools such an explorer requires, including a skeptical and scientific grounding. Enjoy this feast of new knowledge--it is guaranteed to stick to your ribs!” * James L. Oschman, Ph.D., author of Energy Medicine: The Scientific Basis *“An excellent explanation of how the tuning forks can influence the subtle fields for healing. Thought-provoking and detailed in explanation, this book is also an excellent reference guide to using the tuning forks in a treatment mode for the various chakra energy centers. A must-read for anyone thinking of using tuning forks as a healing tool.” * Jeffrey Thompson, D.C., Center for Neuroacoustic Research *“Eileen Day McKusick has meticulously gathered biofield research that supports the efficacy of Biofield Tuning. Tuning the Human Biofield is comprehensive yet easy to read. With this, sound-on-body becomes understandable and practical for health-care professionals and individual self-healing.” * Joshua Leeds, author of The Power of Sound and Through a Dog’s Ear *“Tuning the Human Biofield is a profoundly insightful and inspiring work as well as a tremendous leap forward for the healing sciences. If I were designing an alternative medicine curriculum, this text would be required reading. In what is arguably the most comprehensive book ever written on tuning fork therapy, Eileen Day McKusick not only shows us the door to healing ourselves and unlocking our potential as energetic beings, she also takes us by the hand and, brilliantly and eloquently, escorts us into new realms of possibility.” * Sol Luckman, author of Conscious Healing and Potentiate Your DNA *“McKusick’s audacity and confidence coupled with her serious, in-depth research and humility puts her at the forefront of cutting-edge science and healing. This book explains and enlivens our understanding of interconnectivity and consciousness and helps us deeply understand how we humans function, and how we can function better.” * Lauren Walker, author of Energy Medicine Yoga *Table of ContentsPREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION Biofield Tuning RefinedForeword By Karl H. Maret, M.D. INTRODUCTION Truth Has 144 Sides 1 The Power of WordsRedefining Our Assumptions by Returning to the Basics 2 Sound--What Is It? Understanding the Science of Sound and Why We Use It Therapeutically3 How Biofield Tuning Came to Be My Journey of Learning to Sing, Discovering the Biofield, and Sharing My Practice 4 Using Sound Therapeutically From Ultrasound to Music Therapy--How Sound Is Used in Alternative and Conventional Medicines 5 Widening My Understanding of Plasma and Aether How the Electric Universe Theory and Schumann Resonance Relate to Healing 6 Discovering the Biofield in Science The Concept of the Biofield and the Biofield Tuning Biofield Model 7 The Anatomy of the BiofieldUsing the Chakras and the Biofield in Sound Healing 8 Getting Started with the Forks Choosing Your Forks and Putting Them to Use 9 Biofield Anatomy Wisdom Learning Self-Care--Saying No, Cultivating Neutrality, and Using Love as the Ultimate Healing Tool CONCLUSION Continuing the Journey APPENDIX A Case Studies APPENDIX B Testimonials from My Students APPENDIX C Chakra Tables and Biofield Anatomy MapsNotes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisCommunication isn't all about what you say. It's also about what you hear, how you react to it, and how you respond. In short: it's about how you listen. At a time when we are more technologically connected than ever, our conversations have never been more fractured and disconnected. The result? You constantly fight to be "heard" over all the noise and distraction. You feel confused, ignored and frustrated that no one seems to be paying attention to you. At work and at home, conversations leave you feeling drained. Author, keynote speaker, and executive coach Oscar Trimboli, host of the Apple-award winning podcast Deep Listening, shows you how to unlock your listening superpowers to have more impactful conversations at work and at home. Through exercises, guided reflections, personal stories, and tips, Trimboli shares invaluable insights to help you notice when you aren't listening - and what to do about it. As you develop your listening skills and master the Listening Compass, you'll not only reduce the chaos, conflict, and confusion in your life, you'll actually spend less time in conversations, because you'll be paying attention to what matters. When you master the art of listening, you'll master the art of communication - and create more powerful connections in all facets of your life.

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Book SynopsisModern Machiavelli will teach you smart, social tactics to advance your career and improve your relationships. This book explains how to successfully manage conflict, influence others, and understand the overt and covert dynamics of interpersonal power. It challenges false but commonly held beliefs that undermine personal and career success. Master the unwritten rules of the social game that few understand.

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Book SynopsisThis stunning journal prompts reflection on the past and intention-setting for the future. Whether you’re working on a big creative project, learning a skill, starting a routine, or putting new habits into practice, this journal is a place to begin the next chapter of your journey. Divided into three sections to be filled out over three years, this journal offers annually repeating questions that invite you to assess progress and highlights over the past year and to thoughtfully approach goals and dreams for the year ahead. Begin at any point in the year when you feel most reflective. The following year, you’ll answer the same questions and look back on your writing from the past—so that you can reflect on achievements and opportunities for growth. Luxe foil-stamping and Katharine Watson’s elegant block print artwork make this a wonderful keepsake archive of your progress over three years.

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Book SynopsisA beautifully designed guided journal, with thoughtful prompts to track your tarot readings, complete with a history of tarot, guidance on how to use the cards, and a handy overview of each card’s meanings and interpretations Once you discover the joy and power of working with the tarot, you’ll find the cards invaluable in guiding you through life’s ups and downs. From enhancing your self-care practices to revealing what the future may hold, they are a powerful tool for reflection as well as divination. The Tarot Journal is full of thoughtful prompts to explain different types of reading, with over a hundred journal pages for you to keep a record of which cards come up and the messages they’re trying to tell you. With a handy reminder of each card’s meanings and interpretations, and a brief history of the tarot, this book contains everything you need to start interpreting the cards and to create a keepsake of your journey towards self-discovery. This journey belongs to you. May it bring you wisdom, guidance and well-being!

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Book SynopsisInvite positivity and appreciation into your life with this guided journal for practising gratitude Gratitude plays an important role in boosting self-esteem, reducing stress and improving your overall well-being, but it’s not always easy to find time for. Happily, this journal is here to be your daily reminder to focus on the good things in life. My Daily Gratitude Journal is the perfect space for you to record everything that brings you joy. With beautiful journal pages and thoughtful prompts, it contains everything you need to help you look at your life through a more positive lens. There’s also a helpful introduction to gratitude with information on why it’s an important practice and how it can positively impact your life. Give yourself a gratitude break each day to remind yourself of everything you’re grateful for, whether it’s your family and friends, your health, your favourite TV show or even the weather. Once you get started, you’ll be amazed by just how much there is to appreciate.

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Book SynopsisThis empowering deck of 52 cards is here to remind you that you can think big and keep your cool - no matter what life throws at you You can do whatever you set your mind to. Whether that's chasing your dreams or changing the world, this colourful deck of inspiring words and motivational quotes will help you conquer any doubts and setbacks, making it the perfect companion on your quest to greater resilience and unshakeable confidence. These eye-catching cards and pocket-size booklet come complete with a beautiful wooden stand so that you can display them anywhere you choose. For a powerful boost of self-belief, use these reminders to brighten up your room, your desk or wherever else you like. Simply pick a card, and let it fill you with inner strength! These stirring thoughts are sure to energize your outlook and set you on your way to achieving your ambitions. Stay fearless - because you got this!

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Book SynopsisA deck of 52 beautiful cards featuring simple, self-care rituals and bite-sized tips to help you incorporate them into your daily life. The box also includes a booklet on how to practise daily rituals and a stand for displaying the cards. You don't need to set aside hours of your day to feel the benefits of daily rituals. There are so many little moments when you can pause, be present and find calm. Whether you would like to feel more positive or perhaps spend more time on self-care, the journey begins with this box. Alongside a booklet covering the essentials of rituals and how to incorporate them into your daily life, this box contains a set of 52 beautifully designed cards, each with a ritual on one side and a tip on the reverse. Each card can be displayed individually using the wooden stand, allowing you to bring tranquil inspiration to any shelf, windowsill, desk or side table. This is the perfect gift for anyone looking to instil calm and self-care in their day.

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Book SynopsisThis four-month guided journal, drawn from the author’s best-selling works and more than 50 years of coaching clients, will help readers tap into their intuition with five-minute daily entries.If you want to experience a more meaningful, successful, productive, body- and soul-satisfying life, it all comes down to trusting your innate sixth sense—your “vibes,” short for “vibrations.” This is what intuition is: a natural intelligence we all possess that tunes in to energy in motion and uses this information to successfully navigate toward the best outcomes in all areas of life.The truth is we are always sensing our intuition. The problem arises when we ignore it, challenge it, dismiss it, or altogether tune out this incredible natural super-awareness. Just as ignoring any one of our other functioning senses would compromise our life, tuning out your intuitive guidance leads to equally, if not even more, potentially disastrous results.In all her years of teaching people, Sonia Choquette found the most empowering tool for activating intuitive intelligence comes from regularly writing down intuitive impulses. Once you do in a very short period, you will have undeniable evidence, written in your own hand, that your intuitive intelligence, the voice of your divine spirit, is exceptionally capable of guiding you to living the most extraordinary, beautiful life possible.The good news is you don’t have to put a lot of time into writing your intuitive impulses. In fact, the less time you think about it, the better. Writing quickly by hand a few minutes a day is all you need to activate this extraordinary superpower.That is the purpose of this journal. In it, you will find simple prompts that will help you turn inward to recognize and acknowledge the subtle guidance coming from your spirit. Spending just five minutes a day answering the prompts and questions in this journal will activate and strengthen your intuition and empower you with the most life-changing and extraordinary awareness you could ever imagine.

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Book SynopsisDaily inspiration year-round to help end the cycle of yo-yo dieting and food addiction from the author of Bright Line Eating.Change is hard. A bit of Bright advice every day can help you make it through to the other side.Day by day, week by week, Susan Peirce Thompson, author of the New York Times best-selling Bright Line Eating, will help you to make it through the year with consistent progress toward the life you envision for yourself and validation of the place that the here and now plays in it.With Susan as your guide, you will feel empowered to:· do the work to heal both your body and your mind· focus on the meaning and purpose in your life beyond food and weight· keep moving forward in your food addiction recoveryWith these daily nuggets of wisdom, inspiration, and encouragement, you will have a constant reminder that your future is indeed Bright.

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Book SynopsisA mum deserves to find calm every day and this gorgeous box of illustrated cards is the perfect way to help her unwind Throughout motherhood, finding time for self-care is a challenge and all too often sacrificed for the day's to-do list and the needs of others. But all it takes is as little as five minutes - and the gentle advice on these cards - to instil peace. From learning the basics of deep breathing to small reminders that you are enough, these calm cards are the perfect antidote to times of strife, stress and everything in between. Within the box is a selection of inspirational cards, each with an affirmation on one side and a self-care tip on the other. The cards come with a handy wooden stand so they can be placed anywhere, helping to brighten the room and quieten any mind. Mothers are an ever-flowing source of inspiration, love and kindness, but they deserve to be cared for too, and there's no better way to show your appreciation for your mum than with this beautiful deck of cards.

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Book SynopsisA handy, accessible guide to creating your own paradise plot where you can forage throughout the year Anna Locke condenses years of hands-on experience to walk you through the skills and techniques you need to design and plant a delicious, useful, and thriving garden in town or country that is also a haven for wildlife as well as for humans. She encourages us to see our gardens as part of a bigger, local food strategy that can help to generate abundance, health and resilience. This book provides: An overview of organic gardening techniques-great for the beginner A basic, accessible guide to designing your garden Insights into how to plant guilds and choose what is right for your space Valuable information on how 'weeds' can become harvests A choice of nutritious, seasonal plants for any sized plot Techniques to grow maximum food with minimal work Practices that reconnect you with Nature and enhance well-being Money saving tips to make a forager's garden available to anyone! The Forager's Garden demonstrates one of the easiest and most enjoyable ways possible to grow and harvest food.

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Book SynopsisMira Manek's celebrates her family's heritage and traditions in this delicious and enchanting take on Gujurati Indian food, rich with beautiful dishes and reminiscences of Manek's family roots. Indian food is an internationally popular cuisine, yet, unfairly, it is often considered to be heavy, rich and indulgent. With more people than ever before turning to healthy home cooking there has never been a better time for a fresh and lighter take on Indian food – one that Mira is creating with her vibrant and healthy cooking style. Inspired by her mother and grandmother's cooking, Mira Manek's style of food is a modern interpretation of the Indian classics, creating utterly delicious and naturally healthy dishes. Whether you want to cook a Saffron & Lime Chia Pot, an Indian Summer Salad, a Thali, a Masala Almond Milk or a Mango Shrikhand Cheesecake, Saffron Soul combines the best of the core elements of Indian cooking with original health-promoting twists. As well as offering the best and most naturally healthy Gujarati recipes, Mira also recreates some perennial favourites, replacing traditionally used grains and sugar with more nutritious ingredients such as millet, chia and jaggery, and cutting down on oils and fats, to make her dishes even healthier. hether cooking a filling spicy curry, a soulful brunch, a nutritious light meal or a luscious dessert, Mira's dishes vibrantly burst with colour and a richness of flavour and spice, each fit for a feast.Trade Review'Mira's dishes are full of flavour and each is fit for a feast' * Woman and Home *'Inspired by her mother and grandmother’s cooking, Mira’s style of food is a modern interpretation of the Indian classics, creating utterly delicious and naturally healthy dishes. Whether you want to cook a Saffron & Lime Chia Pot, an Indian Summer Salad, a Thali, a Masala Almond Milk or a Mango Shrikhand Cheesecake, Mira’s recipes combine the best of the core elements of Indian cooking with original health-promoting twists... For anyone with a love for Indian food, this is a cookery book that needs be in your collection' * Elizabeth's Kitchen Diary *'Delicious and delightful. This is gorgeous food. Food which is brimming with flavour and goodness, and beauty. I LOVE THIS BOOK!' * The English Kitchen *'Anyone interested in vegetarian, vegan and healthy eating and cooking will be inspired by Manek’s vibrant debut. She has taken Indian cooking traditions and bought them up to date by incorporating ingredients and modern nutritional insight.You won’t find fried bhajis or highly sweetened desserts and chutneys but instead you’ll marvel at all the wonderful things that you never knew you could do with fresh fruit, vegetables, grains and pulses and you’ll become more familiar and comfortable using a wide array of Indian spices.This is an impressive debut by Manek and a must-own for anyone interested in heritage Indian cuisine or expanding their vegetarian repertoire and indeed their palate.' * Foodepedia *'This book just makes me want to cook, and I almost don’t know where to start. I might just let it fall randomly open at a page and start there.' * The Foodie Gift Hunter *'Of the five items from the book I made, there wasn’t one I wouldn’t make again in future. Instructions are straightforward and easy to follow, and measurements are provided in both metric and imperial quantities.' * Messy Vegetarian Cook *'The book is packed full of healthy vegetarian heritage recipes from India, where Mira has her cultural roots. This deeply personal connection to the recipes in the book really shines through and it's so clear to see how passionate Mira feels about sharing them with us. Expect colourful, fragrant, delicious dishes with a contemporary twist, which are all achievable and easy to recreate in a home kitchen.' * The Little Plantation *'Saffron Soul is one of those cookbooks that’s an absolute joy to read. The recipes are interwoven with stories and photos of Mira’s family and heritage, which really bring the book to life. Mira’s passion for Indian cooking shines through on every page.' * Bit of the Good Stuff *

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Book SynopsisCreative thinking is about finding a way of looking at problems or situations from a fresh perspective to conceive of something new or original. It then becomes inventive thinking when something is created. If you have a brainstorming meeting and dream up dozens of new ideas, then you have displayed creativity but there is no inventiveness until something gets implemented. So, creativity and inventiveness go together hand in hand. With his usual flair for narrative, sharing personal experiences, inspirational stories and motivational quotes, Neil Francis will help you to unleash your inner creativity and apply it every day in everything you do!

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Book SynopsisWe are experts at focusing on what is missing from our lives. Our dissatisfaction often serves us well; it keeps us from complacency and boredom. But we are also dragged down by a pernicious inability to stop, take stock and recognise what isn’t imperfect and appalling. In our haste to secure the future, we omit to notice what is already very good. This pack of cards is designed to help us pause in our striving and, for a few moments, take on board some of what we have to be grateful for - a consoling, inspiring corrective to the lessons in cynicism and sourness that the world teaches every day. Example Cards: There were no outright catastrophes today. Others forget the stupid things we’ve done faster than we do. We can reinvent ourselves – a bit. Other people are usually shyer, sweeter and kinder than we’d anticipated We have managed to learn a few things down the years We don’t have to take ourselves seriously Many of the people we love are still alive. We could disappear for a bit. Many of the world’s most interesting people have written down their thoughts.

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Book SynopsisFinding Inner Peace is for those who want to live in consciousness to become the best version of themselves and who are looking for some extra motivation and understanding. These aesthetically illustrated inspiration cards have been created to help you to understand that it doesn't matter what your past is or what point in life you are at - you can always look ahead and take your life in your hands. The cards are for all those who want to live in full consciousness to become the best version of themselves and who are looking for some extra motivation and input during their journey. Does your heart beat so much for the ocean and the beach - but at the same time you are quite attracted to the desert? You can be in love with the bitter sweet melancholy of the setting sun and with embracing the dark, and yet live for the endless opportunities a new morning offers and the light to awaken your soul. You are pure light. No matter how many times you've been walking through the dark, your soul will always remember if you just open your heart and listen. The more you feed your mind with positive thoughts, the more you treat your soul and body well, the more you find your way back to the true self you really are. The more you become the best version possible of yourself.

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Book SynopsisTogether you've crafted a uniquely wonderful love story, full of laughter, sweet moments, and the best of memories. Capture those details in this unique fill-in book. With playful prompts like, "I will never get tired of the way we____________," and "I'm pretty sure the stars brought us together so we could_____________," you'll create a keepsake gift that celebrates all the amazing ways your "us" is so special. Features foil stamping and UV spot gloss on a hardcover.

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Book SynopsisIntroduction to Yoga covers beginner, intermediate, and advanced asanas, including Pawanmuktasana, Vajrasana, Surya Namaskara, and more. It also includes yoga exercises for the eyes, relaxation, meditation, pranayama, bandha, mudra, shatkarma, and the psychic physiology of yoga, along with a therapeutic index and index of practices.

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Book SynopsisCreative Block is a book set out to ruffle feathers, get out of ruts and start those juices flowing. Focussing on creative process and theory, it is filled with over 100 tasks to get your head into a conceptual and creative space, encouraging experimentation and playfulness in art. Ideal for artists, industry creatives and individuals who simply want to delve deeper into their own creativity. This book helps to improve your process and technique when approaching art, in all its forms. Intriguing, fun and challenging, Creative Block will have you distorting, abstracting, morphing, reinventing and, above all, leaving the box behind.

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Book SynopsisFinding the love of your life and holding onto that relationship is more difficult than ever. The problem hasn''t gone unnoticed. From relationship therapists to speed-dating, self-help books to online matchmaking, an entire industry has developed to help us navigate the bumpy road of relationships. Yet in spite of the availability of all these resources, many of us still struggle to discover and keep the love of our lives. That is, until now.This groundbreaking book from the frontiers of psychology offers startling new research about the one missing factor that is vital to relationships—forgiveness. A national bestselling author and leading expert on forgiveness, Dr. Fred Luskin shows that no matter how much two people may love each other, their relationship will not succeed unless they practice forgiveness—an approach that most relationship experts continue to ignore.Why is forgiveness an essential tool for relationships? Studies reveal that 70 percent for what we argue about at the beginning of our relationships will never be fully resolved. In other words, our basic needs and behaviors don''t change over time. The issues are endless: the socks that always end up on the floor, how often to have sex, the ESPN obsession, working hours, and, of course, friends and family. Without forgiveness, these issues, however big or small, too easily turn into relationship-eroding grudges.Forgive for Love is the solution for your relationship woes, providing the tools you need to find and hold onto the love of your life. Dr. Luskin delivers a proven seven-step program for creating and maintaining loving and lasting relationships, teaching easy-to-learn forgiveness skills that will not only resolve immediate conflicts but improve the overall happiness and longevity of your relationships. Simply put: people in healthy relationships figure out how to forgive their partners for being themselves. They do so because it is nearly impossible to change other people and because none of us are perfect. Forgiveness is the key, and Forgive for Love has the answers.

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Book SynopsisYou won''t believe how quickly the weight and inches disappear!Rosemary Conley CBE has taken the key elements for success from her two biggest-selling and best-known diet books, her Hip and Thigh Diet and Gi Jeans Diet, to create the ultimate, healthy weight-loss formula that promises optimum results in the shortest possible time.Her brilliant new plan takes the hard work out of dieting by combining the scientifically proven benefits of low-fat and low-Gi eating in an easy-to-follow programme that fits into any lifestyle.The varied and flexible menus offer plenty to eat and ample options for solo slimmers, meat-eaters and vegetarians alike, and there''s a wide selection of delicious recipes that the whole family can enjoy. In fact, it won''t feel like a diet at all but a new way of eating.''I guarantee that if you follow this diet you will transform your body faster than you ever believed possible. It really, really works!''Rosemary Conley CBETrade ReviewAmazing ... a daily menu regime of great-tasting recipes so you can keep shedding the pounds * Sunday Express *

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Book SynopsisDrug overdoses now kill more Americans annually than guns, cars or breast cancer. But we have tried to solve this national crisis with policies that only made matters worse. In the name of sending the right message, we have maximized the spread of infectious disease, torn families apart, incarcerated millions of mostly Black and Brown people-and utterly failed to either prevent addiction or make effective treatment for it widely available.There is another way, one that is proven to work. However, it runs counter to much of the received wisdom of our criminal and medical industrial complexes. It is called harm reduction. Developed and championed by an outcast group of people who use drugs and by former users and public health geeks, harm reduction offers guidance on how to save lives and improve health. And it provides a way of understanding behavior and culture that has relevance far beyond drugs.In a spellbinding narrative rooted in an urgent call to action, Undo

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Book SynopsisAnyone seeking to influence others must first know their own story, and how to tell it properly. Whether you're proposing a risky new venture, trying to close a deal, or leading a charge against injustice, you have a story to tell. Tell it well and you will create a shared experience with your listeners that can have profound results.In this modern classic, Annette Simmons reminds us that the oldest tool of influence is also the most powerful. Fully revised and updated to account for new technology and social media, along with two new chapters on the role of stories in the development of civilization and how to adjust your story to your specific goal, Simmons showcases over a hundred examples of effective storytelling drawn from the front lines of business and government, as well as myths, fables, and parables from around the world. Whether writing a screenplay, or announcing a corporate reorganization, Simmons illustrates how story can be used in ways that cold facts, bullet points, and directives can't. These stories, combined with practical storytelling techniques, show anyone how to become a more effective communicator and achieve their goals.

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Book SynopsisCreative thinking is something everyone can do. It's a way of looking at the world afresh, doing new things in new ways, taking risks. With The Creative Nudge, use 'nudge theory' to unleash your innate originality. A new behavioural science that reveals how small actions can have big impacts on our thinking, nudge theory powers this book. Using simple behaviour changes, retrain your brain and live a more creative and rewarding life.

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Book SynopsisDr Karen Wyatt has spent most of her career as a hospice medical doctor, homeless shelter physician and caregiver. In this inspirational book she shares the 7 lessons she has learned from the dying and gives a daily spiritual practice to help live them. "Dr. Karen Wyatt addresses a long-standing taboo in our youth-obsessed, feel-good society: death and the process of dying." Larry Dossey, MD, author of Healing Words "This is a highly recommended book for those in the land of the living from those who are no longer with us." Ken Wilber Karen Wyatt has been privileged to share the final months, weeks, days and moments with many of her patients. This unique experience has given her a profound insight into death and dying. In this book she shares her story and the stories of her patients, providing us with 7 key lessons that the dying can teach us. Lesson 1: Suffering: Embrace Your Difficulties Lesson 2: Love: Let Your Heart Be Broken Lesson 3: Forgiveness: Hold No Resentments Lesson 4: Paradise: Dwell in the Present Moment Lesson 5: Purpose: Manifest Your Highest Potential Lesson 6: Surrender: Let Go of Expectations Lesson 7: Impermanence: Face Your Fear Each lesson is a wake up call to each and every one of us to live our lives more fully, without regret and in a more connected way. With each lesson Karen provides a clear analysis of the importance of that lesson and then goes on to share daily practices on how we can live the lessons as a spiritual practice.Trade Review'Clearly and succinctly written, and with deeply profound insights, this is a highly recommended book for those in the land of the living from those no longer with us. Don't wait until then to get the message! Buy it now and benefit from its life-changing insights before it's too late!' -Ken Wilber, author of The Integral Vision 'In 7 Lessons on Living from Dying, Dr. Karen Wyatt addresses a long-standing taboo in our youth-obsessed, feel-good society: death and the process of dying. Since everyone dies--the statistics are really quite compelling--we ought to pay attention to death's significance and meaning in advance. How? It makes sense to consult the experts. This means listening to the dying, the true experts, which is what Dr. Wyatt has done. This book exemplifies the truth in the old Zen saying, 'If you die before you die, then when you die you will not die.' In other words, prepare. But if you find yourself resisting reading a book on these matters, hey, you're probably someone who needs these seven lessons the most. But so do we all, which is why this splendid book should be widely read.' - Larry Dossey, MD, author of Healing Words and The Power of Premonitions 'For many of us what life is about and what really matters doesn't become reality until we accept our mortality. Karen Wyatt has learned from her life and work about what really matters and her book of lessons is filled with the words and lessons of wisdom a life coach would share.' - Bernie Siegel, MD, author of The Art of Healing and A Book of Miracles 'Dr. Karen Wyatt brings the relevance of everyday life to the meaning of life. Through her hospice work, Dr. Wyatt has shared the moment of crossing over with many, including a very special caring lady--her Mother. In her book Karen meets the reader with a warm and gentle awareness--one that reminds us of the inevitable moment when we breathe our last breath. The meaning and importance of the transition period from life to death is all too often overlooked, and as a result, we spend our lives denying the steady steps of death. As Walt Whitman said, 'Though our hearts are stout and brave, still like distant drums they're beating funeral marches to the grave.' Karen's approach to preparing for one of the most important days of our lives is very real, and it turns out that this preparedness gives rise to miracles that we may have otherwise missed in our everyday life. There is a glorious finitude to our human existence in this time and space, and Karen catches this mystery while inspiring all to live more fully every day! I urge you to read this book.' - Eldon Taylor, PhD, FAPA, NY Times Bestselling author of Choices and Illusions

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Book SynopsisOne mindful thought can change your whole day Mindfulness doesn’t always come easily, and it can help to be reminded of it from time to time. This deck of 52 cards can be displayed anywhere, to help facilitate and encourage your presence of mind, and to bring small moments of peace and happiness into your day.

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Book SynopsisThis is the definitive and comprehensive guide for what you can do about climate change and to contribute to a better world. It contains lists of go-to shops, beautiful brands, inspiring insights, surprising facts and useful solutions. Through in-depth interviews with leading pioneers, such as Livia Firth, Green Kitchen Stories and Andrew Morgan, you will find exactly what you need to live a more sustainable life. After all, doing good and feeling good at the same time: does it not get any better than that?This revised edition is the newly updated version of the international bestseller This is a Good Guide - for a Sustainable Lifestyle (30.000 copies sold worldwide). All stores, brands, addresses and initiatives are up-to-date with new shops and labels. The book has new interviews, revised facts and figures, and an additional eight pages of tips and tricks.

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Book Synopsis Improve your social relationships and overall well-being with The Loneliness Problem guided workbook.The current epidemic of loneliness and social isolation is having detrimental effects on our mental, physical, and emotional health. The Loneliness Problem addresses these issues and provides tangible techniques and guidance on how to alleviate your social disconnection, loneliness, and low self-esteem.With this accessible workbook, you’ll explore different types of loneliness and learn about what may be holding you back from making important connections. Dig deeper in your current relationships and learn about the structure and function that each one of your social connections brings to your life.The Loneliness Problem features:  Over 100 thought-provoking writing prompts Psychology-based techniques and exercises A loneliness quiz to assess how lonely you really

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Book SynopsisFor those who wish to appear on stage as well as those who prefer to work behind the scenes, this book profiles more than 70 jobs in various branches of theater and the performing arts. The career profiles include: Actor/Actress, Booking agent, Casting director, Celebrity personal assistant, Costume designer, Drama coach, Playwright, and more.

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Book SynopsisTeam Impact: Achieving Twice as Much in Half the Time draws on extensive contemporary research to explore what it takes to be a great manager and create effective, impactful teams. It features material generated by the Meeting Masters Research Project, an ongoing effort at the University of Michigan.The book addresses the wide range of teams within organizations, ranging from governance teams to those devoted to specific projects. Readers learn about running team meetings and managing decisions within them, and using the Agenda Bell, which graphs energy over time, to place items on the agenda. Team Impact also introduces the menu agenda structure to facilitate the flow of information, and the concept of high-quality decisions as the sign of impact. Each chapter includes exercises that allow students to immediately apply what they have learned.Research-based and rooted in qualitative methods, Team Impact is an ideal instructional tool for courses in management, leadership, and organizational development. Its accessible tone and style also make it appropriate for any organization, from condominium boards to school committees, to social groups, seeking to improve the quality and effectiveness of the meeting experience.

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Book Synopsis“I’m in love with this book! It illuminates the forces that make parenting so difficult, and helps us develop better relationships with our kids—and ourselves.”—Hunter Clarke-Fields, MSAE, author of Raising Good HumansParenting is hard. But when we replace conventional parent-child power dynamics with collaboration, family life gets easier today—and we create a better world for all of us in the future.When we see our children stalling, resisting, having tantrums, using mean words, and hitting, we want to just make it stop. But conventional discipline methods like time-outs, countdowns, and “consequences” teach children that it’s OK for more powerful people to control others—a lesson they take out into the world. This is how we learned White supremacy, patriarchy, and capitalism from our parents—and we will replicate this with our children unless we make a different choice.Research-based parenting educator Jen Lumanlan offers a simple yet revolutionary framework for rethinking our relationships with children. This new approach helps us to look beneath challenging behaviors to find and meet children’s needs, and ours too—perhaps for the first time in our lives. It involves empathetic listening, understanding feelings and underlying needs, and problem-solving with our children to find solutions to conflicts that work for everyone.Family life becomes radically easier in the short term because behavior problems tend to melt away. In the long term, we’ll raise children who confidently advocate for themselves and treat others with profound respect.Includes sample scripts, flowcharts, and resources to help parents learn and implement this new approach.—"The compassionate guidance will be a boon to parents eager to move away from punitive child-rearing strategies."—Publisher's WeeklyTrade Review“I’m in love with this book! It illuminates the forces that make parenting so difficult, and helps us develop better relationships with our kids—and ourselves.”—Hunter Clarke-Fields, MSAE, author of Raising Good Humans"The compassionate guidance will be a boon to parents eager to move away from punitive child-rearing strategies."—Publisher's WeeklyLumanlan offers tools for parents to evaluate the needs of both themselves andtheir children and techniques for families to reach solutions that respect everyone’s desires...Her guidance on building community and conversation-starting scripts is outstanding...will appealto parents seeking alternatives to conventional child-rearing styles and advice."—Booklist“Lumanlan challenges us to face our privilege and adopt a powerful new way of parenting that’s both effective and empathetic. Highly recommended for anyone involved in raising the next generation.”—Carla Naumburg, PhD, author of How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t With Your Kids“Wow! There is no shortage of parenting books but this is a standout: both eye-opening and practical.”—Dolly Chugh, PhD, author of A More Just Future and The Person You Mean to Be and NYU Stern professor“A must for all teachers, parents, and citizens interested in a better world.”—John H. Bickford III, PhD, Professor of Social Studies/History Education, Eastern Illinois UniversityTable of ContentsContents: Preface Author’s Note Introduction CHAPTER 1: SOCIETAL FORCES In FAMILY LIFE How White Supremacy, Patriarchy, and Capitalism Affect Our Relationships with Our Children CHAPTER 2: JUDGMENTS, REWARDS, AND PUNISHMENTS They “Work” (But Not the Way We Want Them To) CHAPTER 3: EMOTIONS AND REGULATION How to Navigate Tantrums, Meltdowns, and Shutdowns CHAPTER 4: CHILDREN'S RESISTANCE A Gift that Shows Us Their Needs CHAPTER 5: MEETING PARENTS' NEEDS (Sometimes with Boundaries) CHAPTER 6: PROBLEM-SOLVING CONVERSATIONS A Way to Meet Everyone’s Needs CHAPTER 7: COMMON DIFFICULTIES WITH PROBLEM-SOLVING CONVERSATIONS And How to Address Each One CHAPTER 8: LEVELING UP Applying Your New Skills to the Challenges You Face AFTERWORD: WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER Building Your Village Summary of Key Ideas Acknowledgments Resources Actions List of Needs List of Feelings When Needs Are Met List of Feelings When Needs are Unmet Starter Scripts Index Notes

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Book SynopsisAn easy-to-use self-care guide for managing more than 130 common health conditions safely at home. Will drinking orange juice help prevent kidney stones? Is it true you can get rid of bad breath by chewing parsley? Does caffeine improve or worsen a headache?  Today, greater responsibility is being placed on individuals to take steps at home to stay healthy and manage and prevent everyday injuries and common illnesses. This has been triggered, in no small part, by the rising cost of medical care and limited access to healthcare professionals.  This practical guide from the experts at Mayo Clinic can show you how to minimize your risks of disease and injury. And in the event that something should happen, it outlines necessary steps to help treat the condition until it's resolved or you can see a healthcare provider.  The information is straightforward, easy to understand and easy to find, with topics arranged in alphabetical ord

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Book SynopsisWelcome to Nathalie Lété's Enchanted WorldHello, Bambi. Hello, Garden Gnome. And hello to the beetle who is saying Hello, my friend back. Walking into this woodland clearing is like entering a dream. Piece by piece, retrace the magic of Nathalie Lété's imagination, and revel in her breathtaking colors and imagery.Featuring: 1,000 full-color interlocking pieces Art print with puzzle image Finished puzzle is 19 x 23 4/5

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Book SynopsisThis is the loose-leaf version of Nutrition for Sport, Exercise, and Health, Second Edition With HKPropel Access, which offers students a less expensive, printed version of the text.Nutrition for Sport, Exercise, and Health, Second Edition With HKPropel Access, blends applied content with updated research-based guidelines to help students distinguish between nutrition recommendations backed by science and the plethora of misinformation available. Covering all the basics of nutrition, students will walk away with a clear understanding of how nutrition affects sport, exercise, and overall health. Organized to facilitate knowledge retention, the text logically progresses, with each chapter building upon the information previously presented. Students first get an overview of the role nutrition plays in overall well-being throughout a person’s life. They will learn the functions of carbohydrates, fat, and protein as well as the role each of these macronutrients plays in health and disease. And they will learn the dietary recommendations that support health and an active lifestyle. Next, the function of micronutrients in health and performance is covered. The text concludes with the application of nutrition principles, with guidance to properly fuel for sport, exercise, and health. Updated based on Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025, the second edition incorporates new content on the following: The effect of ketogenic diets on health and muscle Vitamin D and its role in performance and inflammation The effect of progressive training programs on metabolism Sample nutrition plans, including a daily fluid plan, a plan to meet mineral needs, a food plan for resistance training, and more Omega-3 supplementation to support concussion prevention and recovery The latest research on why people regain weight after weight loss To assist students using the text, the second edition of Nutrition for Sport, Exercise, and Health has related online learning tools delivered through HKPropel to help students understand and apply concepts and research findings. These learning tools include flash cards to review key terms presented in the book and supplemental chapter activities to assess student learning and facilitate critical thinking. The chapter activities may be assigned and tracked by instructors through HKPropel, and chapter quizzes that are automatically graded can be used to test comprehension of critical concepts. Pedagogical aids within the text also enhance student understanding; these include chapter objectives, key terms, and review questions. Numerous sidebars provide key insights, real-world tips, relatable scenarios, and easy takeaways. Students and professionals alike will benefit from the broad coverage found in Nutrition for Sport, Exercise, and Health. They will have the science-based knowledge and tools they need to improve athletic performance, exercise outcomes, and general well-being. Note: A code for accessing HKPropel is included with all new print books.Table of ContentsPart I. The Big PictureChapter 1. Optimizing Health and Well-Being Throughout the Lifespan Nutrients General Nutrition Guidelines Exercise Sports Nutrition Credentials and Scope of Practice SummaryChapter 2. Energy Metabolism How Energy Fuels the Body Human Energy Metabolism Benefits of Training on Health and Athletic Performance Biosynthesis and Storage Pathways in Metabolism Hormonal Control of Metabolism Measuring Energy Intake and Expenditure Energy Availability in Sport SummaryPart II. Role of Energy-Yielding MacronutrientsChapter 3. Carbohydrate Classification of Carbohydrate Digestion and Absorption Metabolism of Carbohydrate Regulation of Glucose Metabolism Glycemic Response Carbohydrate as Fuel During Exercise Role of Carbohydrate in Exercise Fatigue Carbohydrate Recommendations Carbohydrate Content of Foods Carbohydrate and Health SummaryChapter 4. Fat Digestion and Metabolism Dietary Fats and Exercise Lipids and Dietary Fat Triglycerides and Health Dietary Recommendations SummaryChapter 5. Protein Amino Acids Classification and Function of Protein Digestion and Absorption Metabolic Fate of Protein in the Body Protein in the Diet Protein Quality Protein in Exercise and Sport Vegetarianism and Veganism Protein Deficiency and Excess Protein SummaryPart III. Role of Micronutrients, Water, and Nutritional SupplementsChapter 6. Vitamins Fat-Soluble Vitamins Water-Soluble Vitamins SummaryChapter 7. Minerals Macrominerals Trace Minerals SummaryChapter 8. Water and Electrolytes Water Electrolytes Water, Electrolytes, and Exercise Performance Hydration Assessment Hydration Recommendations for Exercise SummaryChapter 9. Nutritional Supplements and Other Substances Commonly Used in Sport Popularity of Supplement Use in Sport Regulation of Dietary Supplements Evaluation of Dietary Supplements Common Products and Supplements Used for Performance Enhancement Drugs Commonly Used in Sport SummaryPart IV. Application of Nutrition for Sport, Exercise, and HealthChapter 10. Body Weight and Composition Factors Contributing to Body Weight and Composition Body Weight and Composition Concerns in Activity and Sport Estimating Body Composition SummaryChapter 11. Nutrition for Aerobic Endurance ATP Production During Endurance Activities Energy-Yielding Macronutrient Requirements of Endurance Athletes Food Selection to Meet Nutrient Requirements Types of Carbohydrate and Performance Unique Challenges Facing Endurance Athletes General Recovery From Training Effects of Endurance Training on Macronutrient Metabolism SummaryChapter 12. Nutrition for Resistance Training Nutrition Before Resistance Training Nutrition During Resistance Training Nutrition After Resistance Training How Daily Dietary Intake Affects Muscle How Dieting Affects Muscle Nutrients That Support Muscle Functioning Sport Supplements for Resistance Training SummaryChapter 13. Changing Weight and Body Composition Understanding Body Fat Decreasing Body Fat Gaining Muscle Mass Losing Fat and Gaining Muscle at the Same Time SummaryChapter 14. Nutrition Concerns for Special Populations Children and Adolescents Masters Athletes People With Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome Pregnant Women Vegetarian Populations People With Disordered Eating and Eating Disorders Summary

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Book SynopsisPythagoras (ca 585 BC 495 BC), a a philosopher, mathematician and musical theoretician wrote nothing down during the course of his life, not even the Theorem attributed to him. And yet his knowledge and wisdom changed the world, and have survived through the ages to benefit us today. The essence of Pythagoras teachings is contained in TheGolden Verses, seventy-one verses constituting guidelines on how to live. Functioning as admonitions, they link the human with the divine element and determine the point at which both converge to reveal how we might ourselves attain this supreme virtue in our everyday lives.Table of ContentsPythagoras: Between Myth and History; The Golden Verses

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