An innovative and holistic approach that combines the healing powers of gemstones with reflexology therapy? Presents a synergistic therapy that can help numerous mental and physical disorders? Includes illustrated instructions for determining the specific needs of a disorder and how to apply the...  more

An innovative and holistic approach that combines the healing powers of gemstones with reflexology therapy? Presents a synergistic therapy that can help numerous mental and physical disorders? Includes illustrated instructions for determining the specific needs of a disorder and how to apply the therapyCombining the healing energy of crystals and reflexology therapy, Gemstone Reflexology offers a holistic approach to triggering the body?s self-healing energies to deal with a large number of mental and physical disorders, ranging from hear­tache to heart disease. The treatment is based on using eight gemstone wands--agate, amethyst, fluorite, heliotrope, rock crystal, rose quartz, rutilated quartz, and sodalite--that allow users to direct the healing power of the crystals to activate designated pressure points.Every gemstone has specific healing properties. When crafted into wands, these gems enable the patient to apply the perfect amount of pressure on the appropriate acupressure point. The energies of the crystal combine with the energies released by the pressure on the reflexology point to produce a powerful force for healing. Readers are provided a system of kinetic analysis to determine the appropriate stone and pressure point for their specific condition. Sodalite, for example, has a beneficial effect on mental health, which is increased when applied to the pressure points corresponding to the head; agate helps in the treatment of skin disorders; and amethyst restores vigor. The book contains illustrated instructions that show the treatment areas for a wide range of conditions, including earaches, headaches and migraines, back and joint pain, colds and flu, low blood pressure, intestinal cramps, cardiovascular disease, and depression.

According to the yogic tradition of India, the seven chakras, or energy centers, concentrate and distribute refined life-force energy throughout the body. Yoga master Alan Finger, well-known for his many Yoga Zone teaching videos, presents detailed yoga practices and meditation instructions for...  more

According to the yogic tradition of India, the seven chakras, or energy centers, concentrate and distribute refined life-force energy throughout the body. Yoga master Alan Finger, well-known for his many Yoga Zone teaching videos, presents detailed yoga practices and meditation instructions for understanding the chakras and bringing them into balance. This book is for serious students who wish to cultivate subtle energies using ancient tantric methods. Illustrated with photos and anatomical drawings, with an accompanying CD of guided meditation practices by Alan Finger.

Ecstasy Awaits Would you like to experience erotic sex like never before? Go beyond pleasure to find true bliss? Connect with your lover to reach new levels of spiritual ecstasy? Enjoy all of this and more as you discover the depths of Tantric sex. With a daily practice averaging just...  more

Ecstasy Awaits Would you like to experience erotic sex like never before? Go beyond pleasure to find true bliss? Connect with your lover to reach new levels of spiritual ecstasy? Enjoy all of this and more as you discover the depths of Tantric sex. With a daily practice averaging just 20 minutes, 28 Days to Ecstasy offers the perfect way to fit Tantra into your busy life. Short on time or away from your partner? Try fifty quick exercises designed to keep your passion white-hot. Clear illustrations and numbered steps show you exactly how to perform each blissful lesson. As you move through each day of the plan, you'll learn many sexy techniques to thrill your lover: ·  Extend your lovemaking sessions to several hours by controlling your sexual energy ·  Explore new ways to deepen intimacy with Kama Sutra positions ·  Create multiple orgasms for you and your partner ·  Increase your sexual fitness with pleasure-enhancing toning exercises ·  Keep your bedroom hot with sexual role-play and fantasy games ·  Bring your lover to peaks of excitement with erotic massage . . . and enjoy the most intensely pleasurable sex you have ever experienced!

Authentic and engaging, this illustrated guide is unique in its holistic approach?showing how Tantric practice not only greatly enhances your sexual pleasure but also leads to richer and more satisfying experiences in every area of your life. Relevant for anyone, regardless of relationship...  more

Authentic and engaging, this illustrated guide is unique in its holistic approach?showing how Tantric practice not only greatly enhances your sexual pleasure but also leads to richer and more satisfying experiences in every area of your life. Relevant for anyone, regardless of relationship status or sexual orientation, Tantra for Erotic Empowerment features original techniques, self-exploration exercises, and provocative selections from classical and contemporary Hindu Tantric literature to help you discover the source of your own erotic power and transform your life.

Hands-on instructions for sowing seeds from more than 100 common vegetables, annuals, perennials, herbs, and wildflowers.

Indulge your softer side with this glamorous collection inspired by the wistful style of the 1930s. Gorgeous clothing and accessories in delicate pastel shades will put the magic back into your needles and hooks. • Choose from over 20 alluring designs, many embellished with beads,...  more

Indulge your softer side with this glamorous collection inspired by the wistful style of the 1930s. Gorgeous clothing and accessories in delicate pastel shades will put the magic back into your needles and hooks. • Choose from over 20 alluring designs, many embellished with beads, buttons, and lace • Feature exquisite stitch patterns in luxurious wool, cotton, cashmere, and mohair yarns • Find designs that range from an elegant dress and blouse to a cozy throw and pillow, plus "little extras" that include a quick choker, belt, bag, and shawl

Unlocks the secrets of one of the most powerful of Chinese healing arts Developed over millennia in China, qigong (literally, life force + mastery, or refinement) is a set of techniques used to increase your vitality, longevity, and sexual potency as well as achieve and maintain optimal health...  more

Unlocks the secrets of one of the most powerful of Chinese healing arts Developed over millennia in China, qigong (literally, life force + mastery, or refinement) is a set of techniques used to increase your vitality, longevity, and sexual potency as well as achieve and maintain optimal health and inner peace. In the groundbreaking The Healing Promise of Qi, Dr. Roger Jahnke, internationally respected doctor of Chinese medicine and author of the bestselling The Healer Within, clearly and simply explains the concepts of qigong in practical terms. With the help of 125 superbly rendered illustrations, he describes a multitude of simple qigong tools, practices, and techniques for accessing and utilizing the incredible power of qi. Rather than focus on a particular form of qigong, Dr. Jahnke presents concise, easy-to-follow techniques from among the more than 25 traditional and modern forms that he has mastered and taught to thousands of people across the United States and Canada.

Ask and It Is Given, by Esther and Jerry Hicks, which presents the teachings of the nonphysical entity Abraham, will help you learn how to manifest your desires so that you’re living the joyous and fulfilling life you deserve. As you read, you’ll come to understand how your...  more

Ask and It Is Given, by Esther and Jerry Hicks, which presents the teachings of the nonphysical entity Abraham, will help you learn how to manifest your desires so that you’re living the joyous and fulfilling life you deserve. As you read, you’ll come to understand how your relationships, health issues, finances, career concerns, and more are influenced by the Universal laws that govern your time/space reality—and you’ll discover powerful processes that will help you go with the positive flow of life. It’s your birthright to live a life filled with everything that is good—and this book will show you how to make it so in every way!

The teachings of the Apache and Cherokee tribes in particular have come down through the generations by word of mouth. This is the first written document to carry their secrets to the tribes of the world. Concerned about malpractice in the application of crystals these au thentic...  more

The teachings of the Apache and Cherokee tribes in particular have come down through the generations by word of mouth. This is the first written document to carry their secrets to the tribes of the world. Concerned about malpractice in the application of crystals these au thentic practitioners of crystal therapy believe that much of the information in circulation today is incorrect-and perhaps even harmful to both the receiver of the treatment and to the crystals themselves. Placing Crystals on Chakra centers is particularly dangerous when several are used at the same time. It is the aim of this book to explain the work which we do with our brothers and sisters the Crystals. Readers will learn about the properties of stones the properties of colors and the electromagnetic fields of the body. Chapters include Purification & Care of Crystals the Different Ways of Working the Three Laws of Healing How to Prepare the Essences and the therapeutic Touch & Exercises.

Pat Ferguson, CZT and master quilter, merges Zentangle® with free motion quilting. Learn to produce unique continuous line designs that are easy to execute. From developing your design concept, to quilting through layers, to finishing your quilt, Pat guides you through each step, insuring...  more

Pat Ferguson, CZT and master quilter, merges Zentangle® with free motion quilting. Learn to produce unique continuous line designs that are easy to execute. From developing your design concept, to quilting through layers, to finishing your quilt, Pat guides you through each step, insuring successful completion. This valuable book includes patterns created by Pat and amazing designs created by her students. Discover the bliss of stress-free quilting as you experience the relaxing, repetitive concepts of Zentangle. Begin with small pieces... as your confidence grows, so will the size of your projects. Join Pat for a quilting adventure that stimulates your creativity while soothing your soul. Namaste!

Once shrouded in secrecy like a diary or personal journal, vision boards have been praised by Oprah and featured in The Secret. They are colorful canvases, modern-day career maps--highly inspirational and personal in nature--comprised of photographs, collages, mementos, drawings, and quotes,...  more

Once shrouded in secrecy like a diary or personal journal, vision boards have been praised by Oprah and featured in The Secret. They are colorful canvases, modern-day career maps--highly inspirational and personal in nature--comprised of photographs, collages, mementos, drawings, and quotes, which create a visual layout of one?s career and personal aspirations. With a foreword by Bob Proctor, a featured teacher in The Secret, and an afterword by Jack Canfield, co-creater of The Chicken Soup for the Soul Series, this eagerly anticipated papeback version of The Vision Board helps readers discover the secret to living the life of their dreams! Advice and stories from other teachers of The Secret, such as Marie Diamond, Bob Doyle, and Lee Brower, is also included throughout, along with inspiration and anecdotes from numerous celebrities, advocates, motivational speakers, and community leaders. Also included are examples of everyday lives influenced by vision boards as well as over 75 beautiful full color illustrations and vision boards, and an easy three-step system to identify exactly what you want in life and how to attain it.

Be prepared with this "Do It Yourself" emergency pantry set up hand book. Easy and very affordable ideas. Wouldn't you love to have a fully stocked pantry with ready-mixed meals? How great would it be to have ample food available in case of any emergency? Wouldn't you like to bless your...  more

Be prepared with this "Do It Yourself" emergency pantry set up hand book. Easy and very affordable ideas. Wouldn't you love to have a fully stocked pantry with ready-mixed meals? How great would it be to have ample food available in case of any emergency? Wouldn't you like to bless your friends and family with lovely gifts that you can make from scratch? Do It Yourself Prep & Store is a compilation of simple and economical ways to prepare an emergency food-storage pantry and to prepackage quick and healthy homemade meals. Including all the information needed from where to store, how long you can store, what to store and how to store. Including all you need to know about water storage and purification techniques. In this book, I'll not only teach you the dry-canning technique for extended shelf life, but I've also included recipes for ready-mixed meals, side dishes, treats, and beverages. You'll also find helpful tips for customizing the recipes to suit your family's needs and your long-term food storage plan. Food storage and meal packaging has always been smart. Now let me show you how it can be simple, affordable, and fun!

Read everything from addictions to sex drive to truthfulness. Combine nonverbal communication, physiognomy and aurasÃ?¢Ã?Â?Ã?¦ together for the first time in one easy-to-read, funny and practical book. This is the first book to combine all three specialties, applying them to 50 very practical...  more

Read everything from addictions to sex drive to truthfulness. Combine nonverbal communication, physiognomy and auras�¢���¦ together for the first time in one easy-to-read, funny and practical book. This is the first book to combine all three specialties, applying them to 50 very practical categories. Rose Rosetree is known internationally for her trademarked systems of Aura Reading Through All Your Senses(R), Cut Cords of Attachment���®, and Face Reading Secrets (R). Her book coaches you to develop professional-level skills as a reader of Body Language + Face Reading + Auras, then shows you how to investigate what you choose to read in people you date, work with, live with and, of course, yourself. 1. Addiction, Chemical 2. Addiction, Sexual 3. Anger 4. Balanced Give and Take 5. Charisma 6. Charm 7. Competitiveness 8. Confidence 9. Conflict 10. Conformity 11. Control 12. Criticism 13. Decision Making 14. Earthiness 15. Embarrassment 16. Evil 17. Facades 18. Fidelity 19. Flirtatiousness 20. Guilt 21. Hurt Feelings 22. Intelligence 23. Intimacy 24. Jealousy 25. Listening Ability 26. Loyalty 27. Lying 28. Money, Saving 29. Money, Spending 30. Nurturing 31. Power 32. Problem Solving 33. Religion 34. Resentment 35. Respect 36. Risk Taking 37. Romance 38. Satisfaction 39. Secretiveness 40. Self-Disclosure 41. Sense of Humor 42. Sensitivity 43. Sensuousness 44. Sex Drive 45. Sexual Adventurousness 46. Sexual Promiscuity 47. Sexual Stamina 48. Stress 49. Stubbornness 50. Trust Marvelous line drawings by Meike Muller are included in the text. Besides the 22 original drawings, some adapted illustrations are also included in the text and included, as part of the quiz-styl format to help you to improve your skills at reading to read people. Renowned healer Bill Bauman, Ph.D., author of Oz Power has written the foreword.

Sharon Pederson builds on the success of her first book, Reversible Quilts, with more ideas that are sure to double your quilting fun. Create an exciting design on the front and a completely different design on the back of quilts with all-new patterns and expanded techniques. · Make twice...  more

Sharon Pederson builds on the success of her first book, Reversible Quilts, with more ideas that are sure to double your quilting fun. Create an exciting design on the front and a completely different design on the back of quilts with all-new patterns and expanded techniques. · Make twice the quilt in half the time with 10 projects that are quilted at the same time they are pieced · Discover new reversible designs that feature fusible appliqué, hexagon shapes, and even a table runner that can be finished in six hours · Join blocks with simple sashing strips—perfect for quilters short on time or space

Topics addressed by Abraham during this workshop include: He has lost his fear of death, but now the idea of being eternal is a little unsettling! What does Abraham think about long-term, committed relationships? Is it possible for human beings to fly? Is it okay to have sex just for the fun of...  more

Topics addressed by Abraham during this workshop include: He has lost his fear of death, but now the idea of being eternal is a little unsettling! What does Abraham think about long-term, committed relationships? Is it possible for human beings to fly? Is it okay to have sex just for the fun of it? What about Indigo Children – what are they all about and how are they unique? What to do when you want to lose weight, but it is hard not to notice what-is because it stares back at you from the mirror. When murderers finally die, do they feel any regret over what they have done? What does Abraham think about judgment and punishment? What can you do when you feel you have spent your lifetime feeling angry? Zest for life! An Abraham-inspired routine to help you spend your days in fresh, positive energy. Dream analysis Abraham-style: what it means when you continue to have an unsettling dream. PLUS: The deliciously-detailed story of how Jerry and Esther came to know Abraham. And much, much more. Answers and inspiration from the Non-Physical entity Abraham whom Esther calls infinite intelligence and Jerry refers to as the purest form of love he has ever encountered.

The best resource on natural dyeing is back, updated to make your colorful hobby even more beautiful and rewarding. A practical and inspiring guide to creating and using natural dyes from plants, Wild Color, Revised and Updated Edition, offers the latest information on current environmentally...  more

The best resource on natural dyeing is back, updated to make your colorful hobby even more beautiful and rewarding. A practical and inspiring guide to creating and using natural dyes from plants, Wild Color, Revised and Updated Edition, offers the latest information on current environmentally friendly dyeing techniques and more than 65 species of plants and natural dyestuffs.  This comprehensive book outlines all the necessary equipment, how to select fibers and plant parts, choose the right methods for mordanting and dyeing, test color modifiers and the fastness of dyed colors, and obtain a range of gorgeous colors from every plant, from alter to woad, shown in more than 250 swatches.  Wild Color, Revised and Updated Edition, is the all-in-one resource for fiber enthusiasts, including knitters, sewers, and weavers; gardeners who are interested in new uses for traditional dye plants; and eco-conscious DIYers who want authoritative information about the natural dyeing process and the plants that are essential to it.

A do-it-yourself guide to designing, building, and maintaining water tanks, cisterns and ponds, and sustainably managing groundwater storage. It will help you with your independent water system, fire protection, and disaster preparedness, at low cost and using principles of ecological design....  more

A do-it-yourself guide to designing, building, and maintaining water tanks, cisterns and ponds, and sustainably managing groundwater storage. It will help you with your independent water system, fire protection, and disaster preparedness, at low cost and using principles of ecological design. Includes building instructions for several styles of ferro cement water tanks.

From college classrooms and yoga studios across the nation to the halls of Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Richard Miller has taught an ancient meditative practice that has helped thousands experience deep rest and rejuvenation. It's called Yoga Nidra, and it is a combination similar to the...  more

From college classrooms and yoga studios across the nation to the halls of Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Richard Miller has taught an ancient meditative practice that has helped thousands experience deep rest and rejuvenation. It's called Yoga Nidra, and it is a combination similar to the traditional practice of shavansana. Now available in paperback, this book-and-CD offers a complete program for spiritual awakening through deep relaxation. Drawing from his extensive study of yoga in India and his training in Taoism and Chinese Medicine, Miller expertly guides listeners through practices that include: Sensing the body--an exercise that taps the innate wisdom and healing capacity of the body and mind Exploring your essential qualities--positive and negative--to allow your true nature to be revealed A complete 30-minute Yoga Nidra session for unfolding your innate capacities of compassion, love, and authenticity "With this time-honored technique, we can go beyond our limiting beliefs and conditioning," teaches Miller, "so that we may live a contented life free of conflict, anxiety, fear, and suffering."

In Richard Bach’s best-selling book Illusions, the mysterious hero Donald Shimoda seems to carry the keys to the universe with him as he barnstorms the Midwest in a Travel Air biplane. Shimoda’s secret is a small book, bound in what appears to be suede, called the Messiah’s...  more

In Richard Bach’s best-selling book Illusions, the mysterious hero Donald Shimoda seems to carry the keys to the universe with him as he barnstorms the Midwest in a Travel Air biplane. Shimoda’s secret is a small book, bound in what appears to be suede, called the Messiah’s Handbook. This slim volume, which the hero frequently quotes, is said to contain “whatever you need to know.” All Shimoda has to do is hold a question in his mind, close his eyes, open the book at random, open his eyes -- and the answer is there. Here, at last, is the “lost book” from Illusions -- the Messiah’s Handbook. Within these pages, you will find the answers to all your most important questions as well as answers to questions that you may have never thought to ask -- until now.

This indispensable, exciting spiral-bound encyclopedia fits right into a purse or knitting bag and answers every question. Easy to follow instructions, diagrams, and illustrations fill every page. “The best tips from Vogue’s Ultimate Knitting...in a compact spiral-bound...  more

This indispensable, exciting spiral-bound encyclopedia fits right into a purse or knitting bag and answers every question. Easy to follow instructions, diagrams, and illustrations fill every page. “The best tips from Vogue’s Ultimate Knitting...in a compact spiral-bound volume.” —Family Circle Homecrafts. “Filled with information.... Truly portable.”—Detroit News & Free Press.

Beautiful No-Mow Yards is the ultimate resource for gardeners looking to revitalize the typical, turf-dominated yard. It?s now easier than ever for gardeners to convert a lawn into a less demanding, more rewarding landscape that saves time and money and reduces the gardener?s ecological...  more

Beautiful No-Mow Yards is the ultimate resource for gardeners looking to revitalize the typical, turf-dominated yard. It?s now easier than ever for gardeners to convert a lawn into a less demanding, more rewarding landscape that saves time and money and reduces the gardener?s ecological footprint. This groundbreaking guide for adventurous homeowners features inspiring full-color photography, encouraging prose, and cutting-edge advice. The beautiful gardens are both accessible and inspirational and include unique ideas like the Urban Bird Mecca, the Flower Powered Prairie, the No-Mow Lawn Look-Alike, and the Small-Space Food Farm. Detailed profiles of the 100 best ground-layer plants, design tips to reduce maintenance, guidelines for making smaller and smarter lawns, and examples of lawnless gardens for every region of the country round out the text.

Else Regensteiner, "the first lady of weaving," according to Booklist, presents this handbook for weavers-beginners or expert. Essential information about looms, yarns, warping a loom, drafting, basic weaves and pattern weaves are included. Many different weave structures are covered: double...  more

Else Regensteiner, "the first lady of weaving," according to Booklist, presents this handbook for weavers-beginners or expert. Essential information about looms, yarns, warping a loom, drafting, basic weaves and pattern weaves are included. Many different weave structures are covered: double weaves; tapestry techniques; knotted, pile and flat-woven rugs; and two-and three-dimensional wall hangings. With her clearly written text, 29 color and 380 black and white illustrations of the steps, works in progress, and finished results, Mrs. Regensteiner not only teaches the techniques of weaving, but also stimulates creative expression.

A guidebook to planning, building, renovating, and inhabiting an eco-friendly small house.to get more information on how to live simply visit: www.littlehouseonasmallplanet.com

Yoga's on fire right now, especially with baby boomers focused on their health but worn out from traditional Western exercise options. Nevertheless, these new converts are finding out that yoga also takes more time and energy than they often have available. But yoga's benefits now can be as...  more

Yoga's on fire right now, especially with baby boomers focused on their health but worn out from traditional Western exercise options. Nevertheless, these new converts are finding out that yoga also takes more time and energy than they often have available. But yoga's benefits now can be as close as their fingertips, with Sabrina's Mudra Cards: Yoga for the Hands.Eastern-trained but Western-based Sabrina Mesko taps her intensive formal study with world-renowned mudra masters to introduce this longstanding practice to the West. Mudras are ancient hand gestures that can be found in one form or another throughout every culture. We all use mudra-like gestures each day but without near the powerful potential they offer when properly practiced and employed.Sabrina offers simple and easily adopted instructions for a variety of mudra moves. Short daily sessions-for as little as three minutes-can bring profound improvement. Amply illustrated with easy-to-follow color photographs, the book coaches the totally inexperienced novice through moves that can enhance general health, productivity, communication skills, stress management, and balance, among many other benefits.

Discover why apartment houses are the best investment in today's real estate market The key to making big profits in real estate is to go against the traditional wisdom. When the masses are buying, it's often time to sell. When everyone is selling, there are huge bargains to be found. In...  more

Discover why apartment houses are the best investment in today's real estate market The key to making big profits in real estate is to go against the traditional wisdom. When the masses are buying, it's often time to sell. When everyone is selling, there are huge bargains to be found. In Multi-Family Millions, contrarian real estate investor Dave Lindahl shows you how to read the market cycle, and explains why now is a great time to get started investing in apartment houses?even if it's your first time investing in real estate and you have no money for a down payment. With a simple two- to five-unit multi-family property, or a thirty-unit apartment building, you can implement the same strategies Lindahl used in over 500 deals to build his own real estate fortune: How to reposition a multi-family property for maximum profit Where to get the money for your first deal How to own an apartment house and never deal with tenants Ten bad mistakes rehabbers make Three proven principles for attracting great deals on multi-family properties When and how to resell for huge profits Conventional wisdom says real estate investors should start with single-family houses. Discover why it's easier and much more profitable to invest in multi-families!

The hellstrip?the space between a street and a public sidewalk, also known as a tree park, boulevard, meridian, and planting strip?is finally getting the attention it deserves! Gardeners everywhere are taking advantage of the space to add curb appeal to their homes, expand the size of their...  more

The hellstrip?the space between a street and a public sidewalk, also known as a tree park, boulevard, meridian, and planting strip?is finally getting the attention it deserves! Gardeners everywhere are taking advantage of the space to add curb appeal to their homes, expand the size of their gardens, and as an environmentally friendly way to conserve resources. Hellstrip Gardening by Evelyn Hadden, the author of the acclaimed Beautiful No-Mow Yards, is the first book to show you exactly how to reclaim this oft-ignored space. This comprehensive guide covers how to determine the city and Home Owner?s Association rules governing the area, how to choose plants that thrive in tough situations, how to design pathways for accessibility, and much more. Gorgeous color photographs of hellstrip gardens across the country offer inspiration and visual guidance to anyone ready to tackle this final frontier. With Hellstrip Gardening in hand, you can finally create the paradise you want in the most unexpected of places!

What?s the biggest problem facing gardeners? Drought, lack of sun, or the ever-present threat of disease? Nope, it?s deer. The beautiful animals immortalized in Disney?s Bambi are also the garden?s biggest pests. Increased hunting regulations have caused the deer population to swell to more than...  more

What?s the biggest problem facing gardeners? Drought, lack of sun, or the ever-present threat of disease? Nope, it?s deer. The beautiful animals immortalized in Disney?s Bambi are also the garden?s biggest pests. Increased hunting regulations have caused the deer population to swell to more than 30 million. At the same time, suburban expansion has led to a loss of natural habitat. The result? Deer are looking for food and finding it in gardens all across the country. 50 Beautiful Deer-Resistant Plants makes keeping deer away as simple as choosing the appropriate plant. Instead of the typical barriers and fencing, expert plantswoman Ruth Rogers Clausen has chosen the 50 most beautiful (and least palatable) annuals, bulbs, ferns, grasses, herbs, perennials, and shrubs. Whether it?s the charming snow crocuses that bloom each spring or the vibrant, long-blooming Texas Sage, these 50 plants provide gardeners a chance to design a deer-proof garden without sacrificing style. Each plant profile includes a deer-resistance scale, tips on growth and care, zone recommendations, and gorgeous color photos showing the plant up close and in the garden setting. Also includes dozens of companion planting ideas. With the helpful and trusted advice in 50 Beautiful Deer-Resistant Plants, gardeners can finally garden without fear of deer.

The Reflexology Atlas is the first reference guide to provide an overview of and instructions for the many forms of reflexology. Included by Drs. Kolster and Waskowiak are reflexology techniques for allergies, joint problems, headaches, back pain, sleep disorders, and heart and circulatory...  more

The Reflexology Atlas is the first reference guide to provide an overview of and instructions for the many forms of reflexology. Included by Drs. Kolster and Waskowiak are reflexology techniques for allergies, joint problems, headaches, back pain, sleep disorders, and heart and circulatory problems. The Reflexology Atlas puts these techniques at your fingertips.

Originally published in the 1940s, this rare book contains very detailed instructions and illustrations for re-creating the classy hairstyles of this era. From this book, you will learn first how to finger wave your hair and make pin curls, then you will move on to the actual hairstyles. The...  more

Originally published in the 1940s, this rare book contains very detailed instructions and illustrations for re-creating the classy hairstyles of this era. From this book, you will learn first how to finger wave your hair and make pin curls, then you will move on to the actual hairstyles. The pompadour is broken down into styling the back, front and backsweep curls. The wave curl, side wave with curls, side fluff curls with swing curl, plain wave with curly ends, waves with roll curls, swirl wave back with curls, victory curl, up-do, page boy and more are all detailed here using numbered text steps that match 41 numbered illustrations so you can follow step by step and achieve the result you're looking for. Sample hairstyles and illustration images are shown at the top of this page.

Mukunda steers away from an increasing tendency to 'medicalize' yoga therapy by avoiding prescriptive recommendations for specific medical diagnoses. He presents sequences of Vinyasa and pranayama suited to the various Ayurvedic body types. Yoga therapists and practitioners using this book can...  more

Mukunda steers away from an increasing tendency to 'medicalize' yoga therapy by avoiding prescriptive recommendations for specific medical diagnoses. He presents sequences of Vinyasa and pranayama suited to the various Ayurvedic body types. Yoga therapists and practitioners using this book can access a deeper level of preventative self-care, attuning to the rhythm of each individual. Enlivened by wisdom teachings, it provides food for body, soul and spirit, guiding practitioners towards fulfillment of their potential.

Chi gong energy healing means strengthening the life energy with sounds, the right timing and diet, with certain mudras, and with the five rejuvenation exercises. These five elements are the basis for revitalizing the energetic field of the body and mind. With the help of this book, everybody...  more

Chi gong energy healing means strengthening the life energy with sounds, the right timing and diet, with certain mudras, and with the five rejuvenation exercises. These five elements are the basis for revitalizing the energetic field of the body and mind. With the help of this book, everybody can find out his own "chi code," the best time of the day, the right sounds, the mudras, and the vitalizing five elements rejuvenation exercises that correspond to their personal type. These exercises are short meditation movements that allow the chi energy to flow into the body.

Gardening can be a political act. Creativity, fulfillment, connection, revolution--it all begins when we get our hands in the dirt. Food Not Lawns combines practical wisdom on ecological design and community-building with a fresh, green perspective on an age-old subject. Activist and urban...  more

Gardening can be a political act. Creativity, fulfillment, connection, revolution--it all begins when we get our hands in the dirt. Food Not Lawns combines practical wisdom on ecological design and community-building with a fresh, green perspective on an age-old subject. Activist and urban gardener Heather Flores shares her nine-step permaculture design to help farmsteaders and city dwellers alike build fertile soil, promote biodiversity, and increase natural habitat in their own "paradise gardens." But Food Not Lawns doesn't begin and end in the seed bed. This joyful permaculture lifestyle manual inspires readers to apply the principles of the paradise garden--simplicity, resourcefulness, creativity, mindfulness, and community--to all aspects of life. Plant "guerilla gardens" in barren intersections and medians; organize community meals; start a street theater troupe or host a local art swap; free your kitchen from refrigeration and enjoy truly fresh, nourishing foods from your own plot of land; work with children to create garden play spaces. Flores cares passionately about the damaged state of our environment and the ills of our throwaway society. In Food Not Lawns, she shows us how to reclaim the earth one garden at a time.

Yoga and Ayurveda together form a complete approach for optimal health, vitality and higher awareness. YOGA AND AYURVEDA reveals to us the secret powers of the body, breath, senses, mind and chakras. More importantly, it unfolds transformational methods to work on them through diet, herbs,...  more

Yoga and Ayurveda together form a complete approach for optimal health, vitality and higher awareness. YOGA AND AYURVEDA reveals to us the secret powers of the body, breath, senses, mind and chakras. More importantly, it unfolds transformational methods to work on them through diet, herbs, asana, pranayama and meditation. This is the first book published in the West on these two extraordinary subjects and their interface. It has the power to change the lives of those who read and apply it.

Jesus, Moses, the Buddha, and other great teachers were born with brains built essentially like anyone else s. Then they used their minds to change their brains in ways that changed history.With the new breakthroughs in neuroscience, combined with the insights from thousands of years of...  more

Jesus, Moses, the Buddha, and other great teachers were born with brains built essentially like anyone else s. Then they used their minds to change their brains in ways that changed history.With the new breakthroughs in neuroscience, combined with the insights from thousands of years of contemplative practice, you, too, can shape your own brain for greater happiness, love, and wisdom.Buddha's Brain joins the forces of modern science with ancient teachings to show readers how to have greater emotional balance in turbulent times, as well as healthier relationships, more effective actions, and a deeper religious or spiritual practice.Well-referenced and grounded in science, the book is full of practical tools and skills readers can use in daily life to tap the unused potential of the brain and rewire it over time for greater peace and well-being.If you can change your brain, you can change your life."Numerous writings in recent years have exacerbated the traditional rift between science and religion; however, there has been a refreshing parallel movement in the opposite direction. Neuroscientists have become increasingly interested in using first person introspective inquiries if the mind to complement their third person western scientific investigations of the brain. Buddhist contemplative practices are particularly amenable to such collaboration, inviting efforts to find neurobiological explanations for Buddhist philosophy. Stripped of religious baggage, Buddha s Brain clearly describes how modern concepts of evolutionary and cognitive neurobiology support core Buddhist teachings and practice. This book should have great appeal for those seeking a secular spiritual path, while also raising many testable hypotheses for interested neuroscientists." Jerome Engel, Jr., MD, PhD Jonathan Sinay Distinguished Professor of Neurology,Neurobiology, and Psychiatry and Biobehavioral SciencesDirector, UCLA Seizure Disorder Center David Geffen, School of Medicine at UCLA

Praise for the first edition: "The book is handsome, informative and amusingly written, and it should serve as an inspiration to those who are tired of old-fashioned lawns." -- Publishers Weekly Liz Primeau was ahead of her time when she transformed her manicured lawn in the suburbs into a...  more

Praise for the first edition: "The book is handsome, informative and amusingly written, and it should serve as an inspiration to those who are tired of old-fashioned lawns." -- Publishers Weekly Liz Primeau was ahead of her time when she transformed her manicured lawn in the suburbs into a mixed garden with a profusion of flowering plants, shrubs and cacti. Ever since, she has enjoyed an eyecatching front garden that requires no chemicals and little watering. Packed with practical tips and more than 250 beautiful photographs, this new, revised edition of Front Yard Gardens: Explores the history of the lawn and our attachment to it Profiles 75 front yard gardens from across North America Provides step-by-step instructions to start and grow a fabulous front yard garden This new edition of a classic guide covers planning and design, removing the grass, enriching the soil and planting and maintaining the garden. It is divided into several types of front yard gardens, including cottage, minimalist, secret, neighborhood, downtown and natural. Primeau discusses the key elements of each type and also provides a comprehensive list of complementary plants for each. In this expanded edition, Primeau chronicles how her own garden and neighborhood have evolved, profiles several new and delightfully different gardens, and offers timely advice such as eco-friendly solutions for controlling bugs and weeds. Front Yard Gardens is an inspiring treasure-trove of ideas for home gardeners.

Contact: The Yoga of Relationships presents an inspiring new vision of yoga created to deepen your relationships with lovers, friends, family and other intimates in your life. Contact explores that mysterious and dynamic edge where two people connect: physically, emotionally, and spiritually....  more

Contact: The Yoga of Relationships presents an inspiring new vision of yoga created to deepen your relationships with lovers, friends, family and other intimates in your life. Contact explores that mysterious and dynamic edge where two people connect: physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Tara Lynda Guber and Anodea Judith offer valuable insight into the dynamics of all loving relationships, using poses designed for two participants that bridge the “Seven Points of Contact.” Contact brings these seven points (trust, passion, commitment, love, communication, vision, and union) into focus as points on the body, allowing patterns of connecting and distancing, loving and protecting, giving and receiving to be revealed at their deepest levels. Contact will appeal to all who seek depth and fulfillment in their relationships. Contact also features over one hundred striking tri-tone photographs by award-winning photographer, filmmaker and director Norman Seeff. His vivid images capture candid portraits of renowned yoga teachers such as Patricia Walden, Anna Forest and Shiva Rae as well as celebrities in dynamic yoga poses including Cheryl Tiegs, Carrie Otis, Daphne Zuniga, Catherine Oxenberg, Linda Grey, Elizabeth Berkley, Harry Hamlin, and Lisa Rinna.“ [Contact] inspires us to take on yoga as others take on mountain climbing: as a training for the warrior of the spirit who needs courage every moment. This book will inspire you to see the world though the eyes of truth, integrity and passion. And you will discover an original aspect of Yoga where relating becomes easy yet sublime all at once.” — Margot Anand, author of The Art of Sexual Ecstasy

Without a doubt, Americans are increasingly aware of the dangers of toxins and pollution in our environment. To many of us, that simply means the outside world. But studies have shown that our indoor environment can be up to 10 times more polluted than our external one. Some of the biggest...  more

Without a doubt, Americans are increasingly aware of the dangers of toxins and pollution in our environment. To many of us, that simply means the outside world. But studies have shown that our indoor environment can be up to 10 times more polluted than our external one. Some of the biggest contaminants are toxic molds, chemicals released from carpeting, gasses released by manufacturing building materials, and conventional paints. Enter The Natural Paint Book, a comprehensive guide to making 100% organic, all-natural paints and finishes at home. The ingredients required, like gelatin, clay, and linseed oil, are readily available around the home or from your local home improvement store. Step-by-step instructions and detailed full-color photographs throughout show readers how to prepare the paints in their own color palette. There are also decorating tips on how to apply the paints to create a variety of rich, stylish-and health-conscious-finishes. Bonus material offers readers design advice for transforming their home into a personal sanctuary, and there is a full product directory at the end of the book.

Noted textile designer and lichen expert explains how to create and use dyes derived from lichens. Text covers history of the use of lichen pigments, safe dyeing methods, ecologically sound dyeing and use of mordants, lichen identification, more.

An illustrated reference guide, revised and updated, containing a photographic index of 150 remedies and the plant, animal or mineral ingredients from which they are made. The book includes easy-to-consult practical ailment charts which recommend remedies for a wide range of common aliments.

“Hooray! A weaving book for kids with projects that actually work....Some of the projects are small pouches, mug rugs, rag placemats, two tapestry samplers, and a great ikat dyed belt....There are beautiful photographs throughout....You Can Weave! could easily be enjoyed by students of any...  more

“Hooray! A weaving book for kids with projects that actually work....Some of the projects are small pouches, mug rugs, rag placemats, two tapestry samplers, and a great ikat dyed belt....There are beautiful photographs throughout....You Can Weave! could easily be enjoyed by students of any age....This book is indispensable.”—Shuttle Spindle & Dyepot.

The instant New York Times bestseller about one man's battle to save hundreds of jobs by demonstrating the greatness of American business. The Bassett Furniture Company was once the world's biggest wood furniture manufacturer. Run by the same powerful Virginia family for generations, it was...  more

The instant New York Times bestseller about one man's battle to save hundreds of jobs by demonstrating the greatness of American business. The Bassett Furniture Company was once the world's biggest wood furniture manufacturer. Run by the same powerful Virginia family for generations, it was also the center of life in Bassett, Virginia. But beginning in the 1980s, the first waves of Asian competition hit, and ultimately Bassett was forced to send its production overseas. One man fought back: John Bassett III, a shrewd and determined third-generation factory man, now chairman of Vaughan-Bassett Furniture Co, which employs more than 700 Virginians and has sales of more than $90 million. In FACTORY MAN, Beth Macy brings to life Bassett's deeply personal furniture and family story, along with a host of characters from an industry that was as cutthroat as it was colorful. As she shows how he uses legal maneuvers, factory efficiencies, and sheer grit and cunning to save hundreds of jobs, she also reveals the truth about modern industry in America.

DIY MAGIC offers series of reality hacks encompassing self-help, philosophy, psychology, and inspiration, that will help artists, writers, and any creative types find new sources of inspiration. This is a book of magic.   This is a book of mind hacks.   This is a cookbook for creativity.   ...  more

DIY MAGIC offers series of reality hacks encompassing self-help, philosophy, psychology, and inspiration, that will help artists, writers, and any creative types find new sources of inspiration. This is a book of magic.   This is a book of mind hacks.   This is a cookbook for creativity.   In DIY Magic, Anthony Alvarado provides readers with a collection of techniques for accessing deeper levels of creative thought?for hacking into their subconscious. From Salvador Dali's spoon technique and ornithomancy (divination by crows), to bibliomancy and using (legal) stimulants, the exercises in this book will help anyone chasing the muse?from artists and musicians, to writers and more?as they tug at the strings of everyday reality and tap into the magic of their own minds.

Buttery yellow from garden weeds or gorgeous garnet-red dye from flowers — achieving stunning colors for your fabric, yarn, and other natural materials is almost as easy as boiling water, with ingredients as close as your spice cabinet and as plentiful as fallen leaves on an autumn day....  more

Buttery yellow from garden weeds or gorgeous garnet-red dye from flowers — achieving stunning colors for your fabric, yarn, and other natural materials is almost as easy as boiling water, with ingredients as close as your spice cabinet and as plentiful as fallen leaves on an autumn day. Through step-by-step instructions and color-saturated photographs, textile designer Sasha Duerr explains the basics of making and using natural plant dye, from gathering materials and making the dyes to simple ideas for how to use them. Have a picnic on a sunny turmeric-yellow tablecloth, give a baby some adorable acorn-dipped booties, craft a set of stunning black-walnut pillows, or treat yourself to a little black(berry) dress. Experimenting with color has never been more tempting to try. Gentle, sustainable, garden-to-garment practices will inspire knitters, sewers, and fabric lovers of all stripes to transform fiber, textiles, and even pre-loved clothes into works of art — and to have a lot of fun in the process.

The dyeing of textiles and other materials is a rewarding and delightful way to bring the colors of nature to daily living. In our technological age, dyes from plants offer subtle and diverse hues unavailable from synthetic dyestuffs. They connect practitioners to the environment as well as to...  more

The dyeing of textiles and other materials is a rewarding and delightful way to bring the colors of nature to daily living. In our technological age, dyes from plants offer subtle and diverse hues unavailable from synthetic dyestuffs. They connect practitioners to the environment as well as to the crafts and history of our ancestors. Dyes from native plants offer a special source of satisfaction and beauty. In this fascinating book, the authors have compiled extensive information to bring the techniques, plants, and lore of natural dyeing within every reader's reach. Chapters include discussions of color theory, dye equipment, dye processes, mordants, and easy-to-follow instructions for processing plants and dyeing fabrics. The core of the book is an exhaustive reference to the hundreds of colors that can be obtained from 158 commonly encountered North American plant species. The authors include detailed records of the various plant parts needed to produce different colors, cross-referencing each color to the Munsell color system, an internationally accepted standard for describing color. Finally, the book offers a practical botanical field guide that allows readers to locate and identify each plant in the book. Beautiful color photographs round out the volume.

Jenny Dean's "Wild Colour" is the modern classic title on traditional dyeing methods. A celebration of the wealth of natural dyes that can be obtained from over 60 species of plants from common marigolds to rhubarb. Part one introduces the concept of natural dyeing and demonstrates how easy it...  more

Jenny Dean's "Wild Colour" is the modern classic title on traditional dyeing methods. A celebration of the wealth of natural dyes that can be obtained from over 60 species of plants from common marigolds to rhubarb. Part one introduces the concept of natural dyeing and demonstrates how easy it is to get started. All the techniques are explained with step-by-step sequences and photographs. Colour charts help you to work out which method is best for each dye plant and material. Part two reveals the wide range of plants that you can use for natural dyeing. Colour swatches show the tried and tested range of colours you can extract from each plant.

Most peopleâ??s diets are woefully inadequate for providing proper nutrition. Even good diets fail to deliver sufficient levels of nutrients. The Vitamin Cure book series highlights the safe and clinically effective use of vitamin supplements for a variety of illnesses. Research continues to...  more

Most peopleâ??s diets are woefully inadequate for providing proper nutrition. Even good diets fail to deliver sufficient levels of nutrients. The Vitamin Cure book series highlights the safe and clinically effective use of vitamin supplements for a variety of illnesses. Research continues to prove the immense value of vitamins for maintaining health and fighting disease. The Vitamin Cure books, written by authors who are recognized experts in their field, deliver authoritative, up-to-date, and practical information on taking vitamins for particular health problems Womenâ??s health issues are often handled by physicians who have little time, and often no inclination, to get to the root cause of their patientsâ?? illnesses or concerns. Almost always, women are sent on their way after a quick diagnosis, with a prescription for what at first seems to be simple pharmaceutical answer to their problems. Unfortunately medical solutions often donâ??t work very well and have side effects that may seem as bad as or worse than the original illness. At best, they leave the person relying on drugs instead of addressing the root cause of the problem. Good nutritional guidance, natural alternative options, and vitamins that actually can cure are generally not options in the modern medical tool bag. Helen Saul Case speaks from personal experience in dealing with her own health concerns in The Vitamin Cure for Womenâ??s Health Problems. She backs up her own knowledge of orthomolecular nutrition and its use for womenâ??s health issues with extensive research into the scientific studies of nutrition and supplementation, and she shares this information in an engaging, easy-to-read style. This is a book all women will want to keep close by. It is a comforting reference resource for natural, drug-free alternatives to know about and consider for healthy everyday supplementation or when traditional medicine is not providing answers.

An updated and revised edition-from "a leader in the new wave of true healers". From fast-acting natural cures for arthritis, viruses, and hardened arteries, to fatigue, burns and injuries and more, this revised edition of one of the most trusted books on natural remedies includes more than 50...  more

An updated and revised edition-from "a leader in the new wave of true healers". From fast-acting natural cures for arthritis, viruses, and hardened arteries, to fatigue, burns and injuries and more, this revised edition of one of the most trusted books on natural remedies includes more than 50 new entries as well as updates throughout.

Expert acupuncturist and top skincare specialist Shellie Goldstein presents a 20-minute-a-day acupressure system that promises to rejuvenate facial muscle and reduce wrinkles. Cosmetic acupuncture is today's hottest antiaging treatment, and no one knows it better than Shellie Goldstein. Her...  more

Expert acupuncturist and top skincare specialist Shellie Goldstein presents a 20-minute-a-day acupressure system that promises to rejuvenate facial muscle and reduce wrinkles. Cosmetic acupuncture is today's hottest antiaging treatment, and no one knows it better than Shellie Goldstein. Her signature AcuFacial(r) has made this licensed acupuncturist one of the top skincare specialists in Manhattan and the Hamptons, with a devoted clientele- including Rosanne Cash and Martha Stewart-many of whom pay $500 per treatment to experience its dramatic benefits.Now, everyone can reap the benefits of Goldstein's AcuFacial(r) on their own at home with acupressure, a unique therapy that uses massage instead of needles to lift sagging facial muscles, reduce wrinkles, and return youthful vitality to skin tone. Illustrated with amazing before- and-after photos and providing simple step-bystep, easy-to-follow instructions, diet recommendations, recipes, and skincare tips, Your Best Face Now teaches everyone how to erase the lines of time-on any budget- in just twenty minutes a day.

Learn how to make over seventy macramé knots and small repeat patterns, then use them to create a wide range of projects. Each knot is shown in a close-up photograph with clear step-by-step diagrams showing how they are tied. Starting with the basics, the knots progress on to more complicated...  more

Learn how to make over seventy macramé knots and small repeat patterns, then use them to create a wide range of projects. Each knot is shown in a close-up photograph with clear step-by-step diagrams showing how they are tied. Starting with the basics, the knots progress on to more complicated and complex designs, but the clear diagrams make it a cinch to follow along. This invaluable guidebook covers the different types of threads or cords available, and shows a range of clasps and other findings and beads to use in your knotwork. It also includes tons of expert tips like how to set up your work board or how to keep track of the cord ends for less confusion. Thirty-three projects featured in the book range from simple jewelry like a classic friendship bracelet and watch straps to more complex ones like bags and baskets.

Relieve and release the stiffness that comes from prolonged sitting?at a desk, behind the wheel, or on a meditation cushion?with these easy-to-follow exercises. All meditators know the discomfort of cramping joints and aching backs. Free yourself from pain with this beautifully illustrated...  more

Relieve and release the stiffness that comes from prolonged sitting?at a desk, behind the wheel, or on a meditation cushion?with these easy-to-follow exercises. All meditators know the discomfort of cramping joints and aching backs. Free yourself from pain with this beautifully illustrated guide. The book is organized anatomically, helping readers to immediately focus on the part of the body that causes them pain: tense shoulders, stiff knees, sore hips, etc. Sit with Less Pain also includes instructions for flowing series of movements, which combine several exercises into smooth sequences, for readers who have mastered the individual stretches and want a more intensive experience. Gorgeous, clear illustrations and lay-flat binding?which lets the book stay open at the proper page?will help readers perfect the poses.

Polarity Therapy is a dynamic approach to energetic healing arising from ancient Ayurveda, the indigenous medicine of India. Here, Amadea Morningstar, best-selling Ayurvedic author and Registered Polarity Practitioner, explores how you can personally use these two vitally rejuvenative systems...  more

Polarity Therapy is a dynamic approach to energetic healing arising from ancient Ayurveda, the indigenous medicine of India. Here, Amadea Morningstar, best-selling Ayurvedic author and Registered Polarity Practitioner, explores how you can personally use these two vitally rejuvenative systems for your own self-healing, with movement, mantra, food, herbs, meditation, and self-counseling techniques.

Autopathy (sometimes also called autoisopathy) is a special and little-known method of holistic healing which has developed out of the two hundred year old tradition of homeopathy. In essence it consists of using the homeopathically highly-diluted saliva of the person who is being treated....  more

Autopathy (sometimes also called autoisopathy) is a special and little-known method of holistic healing which has developed out of the two hundred year old tradition of homeopathy. In essence it consists of using the homeopathically highly-diluted saliva of the person who is being treated. Drawing on the author's experience of many clinical cases, the book profiles this remarkable method for dealing with chronic complaints, and records its outstanding results.There are about twenty case histories involving long-term ailments and illnesses which have been cured or markedly improved by autopathy.The book also explains the principles and details of undertaking autopathic self-healing by oneself, as well as how to reliably produce an autopathic preparation at home. Jiri Cehovsky (born 1947) has practised classical homeopathy for 26 years. He is the director of the Homeopathic Academy in Prague, where he also lectures. Since 2003, he has organised special seminars on autopathy.

In the highest teachings, the elements are understood to be the radiance of being and are accessed through pure awareness. This book offers the reader healing meditations and yogic practices on each of these levels.

"Water Cures: Drugs Kill" In 1992, the book "Your Body's Many Cries for Water" introduced a medical breakthrough to the public: the awesome medicinal properties of a simple glass of water for the treatment of a vast range of human health problems. This new book, "Water Cures: Drugs Kill," has...  more

"Water Cures: Drugs Kill" In 1992, the book "Your Body's Many Cries for Water" introduced a medical breakthrough to the public: the awesome medicinal properties of a simple glass of water for the treatment of a vast range of human health problems. This new book, "Water Cures: Drugs Kill," has been compiled to turn conventional medicine on its head. The revelations you'll read here will transform the practice of medicine all over the world. They will change the present cost-intensive, drug-peddling, and commerce-driven medical system to a physiology-based and disease-preventing natural approach to health in the future. The information in this book will awaken people to the pharmaceutical fraud and terrorism that are foundation to all that is wrong in our current health-care system in America.

Homeopathic pioneer Ambika Wauters explores the electromagnetic spectrum in relation to the chakras, detailing the use of colors and sounds as potentized remedies for emotional and physical ailments. Charting new territory in the field of homeopathic medicine, this is an ideal guide for...  more

Homeopathic pioneer Ambika Wauters explores the electromagnetic spectrum in relation to the chakras, detailing the use of colors and sounds as potentized remedies for emotional and physical ailments. Charting new territory in the field of homeopathic medicine, this is an ideal guide for homeopaths seeking to broaden their repertoire, as well as energy healers who want to learn how to address a broad range of conditions by using color and sound.

We are all increasingly aware of the dangers posed by conventional paints to our health and environment, but many of us remain unsure of the causes of paint toxicity and the natural alternatives.The Natural Paint Book bridges the information gap, offering an in-depth explanation of the...  more

We are all increasingly aware of the dangers posed by conventional paints to our health and environment, but many of us remain unsure of the causes of paint toxicity and the natural alternatives.The Natural Paint Book bridges the information gap, offering an in-depth explanation of the differences between conventional and eco-friendly paints. Illustrated throughout with full-color photographs, the book provides complete instructions on how to make all-natural paints and finishes at home, using readily available ingredients such as clay, gelatin, linseed oil, and artist pigments.This comprehensive guide also shows how to create beautiful paint effects with simple tools such as sponges, paint rollers, newspaper, or foam. Guided by the authors' expert design advice, you can choose from techniques such as colorwashing, marbling, and stippling to decorate in keeping with the style, age, and character of your home. Packed with information, The Natural Paint Book also contains an invaluable resource directory at the end.

Serge Kahili King brings his unique style to the problems of making relationships work in an entertaining and informative way. Full of fascinating demonstrations and practical techniques, the book is divided into three parts: fundamentals that affect all relationships, your relationships with...  more

Serge Kahili King brings his unique style to the problems of making relationships work in an entertaining and informative way. Full of fascinating demonstrations and practical techniques, the book is divided into three parts: fundamentals that affect all relationships, your relationships with yourself, and how to heal relationships with everyone else. This book won't change your life, but if you use it, your life will change.

There is a natural way to reduce your risk of birth defects by 1602%, miscarriage by 640%, premature births by 315% and reverse infertility in 78.4% of the cases ? and doctors and midwives don?t know about it. Utilizing the wisdom of doctors such as Hippocrates, Noble Prize winning Alex Carrel,...  more

There is a natural way to reduce your risk of birth defects by 1602%, miscarriage by 640%, premature births by 315% and reverse infertility in 78.4% of the cases ? and doctors and midwives don?t know about it. Utilizing the wisdom of doctors such as Hippocrates, Noble Prize winning Alex Carrel, and author of Nutrition and Physical Degeneration, Dr. Weston Price, Nagel reveals the actual cause of the following diseases: Birth Defects, Sudden Infant Death, Autism, Infertility, Colic, Tooth Decay, Miscarriage, Infant Mortality, Morning sickness, Premature Birth, Scoliosis, Postpartum Depression, and Mental Disabilities. The true cause is our toxic foods, our toxic medicines, our toxic environment, and our toxic world. In knowing this and learning to make wise choices, you become empowered to prevent these conditions. While the current medical paradigm blindly believes that such and such disease will be cured in the future, Nagel reveals how these diseases are largely curable, and completely preventable, today. Healing Our Children includes 44 vivid photographs and 34 lucid illustrations, with easy-to-comprehend text and engaging stories from Nagel?s personal life. The real cause of disease is the way we live. And the real cure, the real antidote we have been searching for, lies in not only changing how we live, but in changing who we are and what we?ve become. Prepare yourself to discover how you can: Significantly reduce the chances of birth complications; Have a well proportioned baby; Have a child with 20/20 or better vision; Have a child who meets or exceeds the intelligence level for his age group; Create a healthy pregnancy; Shorten your recovery time after birth; Substantially reduce your child?s risk for every disease; Free your children from the lies, hypocrisy, and propaganda of government agencies and pharmaceutical corporations that promote and create disease; Nurture your child with vital parenting practices that have created healthy and happy children for millennia The parent you are longing to be, and the healthy child you are longing to have, exist as a dormant potential within you. Your magical child is longing to be with you and to live in a fearless world filled with love, health, peace and joy. In Healing Our Children, you will learn how to channel and call forth a wisdom, energy and power much greater than yourself. In the midst of this energy, a magical child will be born whose true colors will shine forth, a child whose spirit is forged in a strong body because her parents ate and gave her the right foods. This child?s heart is open and willing, because she has been cared for and nurtured as Nature intended. The very existence and presence of this child will represent a betterment for humanity. About the Author: Ramiel Nagel is the father of two healthy girls, and cares about the health of your child. He revealed to the world the cure for cavities in ?Cure Tooth Decay,? and now he unveils the clouds of illusion around health and disease, and illuminates the forces of influence around right and wrong ways of parenting. ?When one child suffers, the world suffers. When one child cries, the world needs to hear it. When someone is sick, it means we are all sick in some way.?

6 Audio CD Box Set Read by Dr. Joe Vitale A common-sense approach to achieving success in one's life offers workable, step-by-step methods and positive visualization techniques to help readers personalize goals, trust creativity, transcend old beliefs and limitations, and transform positive...  more

6 Audio CD Box Set Read by Dr. Joe Vitale A common-sense approach to achieving success in one's life offers workable, step-by-step methods and positive visualization techniques to help readers personalize goals, trust creativity, transcend old beliefs and limitations, and transform positive thinking into positive action. Original published in 1988 Berkley Publishing under the title of "The Advanced Formula For Total Success". For 13 years it continued to sell under that title. In 2002 Berkley Publishing discontinued publishing "The Advanced Formula For Total Success". As soon as it went out of print, it became a collector's item with copies selling for up to $100 per copy on the Amazon.com used books marketplace. In 2003 Dr. Anthony decided to update the book and republish it under the original name of Beyond Positive Thinking with an introduction by Joe Vitale.

IN PREFAB GREEN, architect Michelle Kaufmann shares her vision of creating thoughtful, sustainable design for everyone. Her firm, Michelle Kaufmann Designs, blends sustainable home layouts, eco-friendly materials, and low-energy options to create a "prepackaged" green solution to home design....  more

IN PREFAB GREEN, architect Michelle Kaufmann shares her vision of creating thoughtful, sustainable design for everyone. Her firm, Michelle Kaufmann Designs, blends sustainable home layouts, eco-friendly materials, and low-energy options to create a "prepackaged" green solution to home design. Kaufmann tells about five eco-principles that are present in every design her firm creates-smart design, eco-materials, energy efficiency, water conservation, and healthy environment-and how each work together to create homes that make a difference.

A companion workbook to the enormously successful New York Times bestselling relationship book, Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples. In 1988, Harville Hendrix in partnership with his wife, Helen LaKelly Hunt, published a terrifically successful relationship guide, Getting the Love...  more

A companion workbook to the enormously successful New York Times bestselling relationship book, Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples. In 1988, Harville Hendrix in partnership with his wife, Helen LaKelly Hunt, published a terrifically successful relationship guide, Getting the Love You Want. The book introduced thousands to their Imago Relationship Therapy, a unique healing process for couples, prospective couples, and parents, and developed into an overnight sensation. For their part, Doctors Hendrix and Hunt managed to aid scores of couples in their plight for more loving, supportive, and deeply satisfying relationships. Now, more than a decade later, this companion book picks up where its predecessor left off, delving further into relationship therapy once again, to help transform relationships into lasting sources of love and companionship. The Getting the Love You Want Workbook is designed for the hundreds of thousands of couples who have attended Imago workshops since Getting the Love You Want hit bookstands, as well as new and curious ones seeking a practical route back to intimacy and passionate friendship. The workbook contains a unique twelve-week course (The New Couples' Study Guide) designed to help work through the exercises published in Part III of Getting the Love You Want. Included are complete step-by-step instructions for transforming relationships into a lasting source of love and companionship. For those of us struggling to maintain our most precious relationships, the Getting the Love You Want Workbook helps us grow aware of our individual, unconscious agenda while steering us towards a more harmonious link with our loved ones that will satisfy our deepest needs.  

The special medical Qi Gong described in this book was developed and perfected over the course of 1,700 years by Taoists, traditional Chinese medical doctors, and Qi Gong experts in China to meet the needs of a woman?s unique anatomy. Author Tina Zhang leads readers through a variety of...  more

The special medical Qi Gong described in this book was developed and perfected over the course of 1,700 years by Taoists, traditional Chinese medical doctors, and Qi Gong experts in China to meet the needs of a woman?s unique anatomy. Author Tina Zhang leads readers through a variety of pleasurable postures and easy exercises that address specific areas of the body. In turn, these exercises, which work progressively to strengthen the spirit-mind-body connection, enhance natural female energy to help prevent or alleviate health issues and conditions from puberty to post-menopause, including high blood pressure, stress, fatigue, endometriosis, age-related problems, and more. Emphasizing a balance between hormones and emotions, the book includes concise descriptions of selected acupuncture points, meridians, and orbits that promote long-range anti-aging and long-term optimal health. Women empowered by these benefits can take control of their bodies and better direct and assist their physicians in maintaining their health without the cost, risk, and side effects of pills, hormones, and supplements. Qi Gong for Women also contains useful information on addressing women?s physical and spiritual health for physicians, acupuncturists, and doctors of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).

Once in a while, a book comes along that changes how you think, feel, and act every day. In Eat Move Sleep, #1 New York Times best-selling author Tom Rath delivers a book that will improve your health for years to come. While Tom?s bestsellers on strengths and well-being have already inspired...  more

Once in a while, a book comes along that changes how you think, feel, and act every day. In Eat Move Sleep, #1 New York Times best-selling author Tom Rath delivers a book that will improve your health for years to come. While Tom?s bestsellers on strengths and well-being have already inspired more than 5 million people in the last decade, Eat Move Sleep reveals his greatest passion and expertise. Quietly managing a serious illness for more than 20 years, Tom has assembled a remarkable amount of information on the impact of eating, moving, and sleeping. Written in his classic conversational style, Eat Move Sleep features the most proven and practical ideas from his research. This remarkably quick read offers advice that is comprehensive yet simple and often counterintuitive but always credible. Eat Move Sleep will help you make good decisions automatic — in all three of these interconnected areas. With every bite you take, you will make better choices. You will move a lot more than you do today. And you will sleep better than you have in years. More than a book, Eat Move Sleep is a new way to live.

Crystal therapy has long been used as a gentle system of holistic healing. By drawing on the unique qualities of crystals such as quartz and amethyst, you can balance the energy fields around your body, home and office to bring well-being, and gain health benefits. Crystals can help soothe...  more

Crystal therapy has long been used as a gentle system of holistic healing. By drawing on the unique qualities of crystals such as quartz and amethyst, you can balance the energy fields around your body, home and office to bring well-being, and gain health benefits. Crystals can help soothe emotional problems such as anxiety, mood swings, or shyness, as well as physical symptoms such as migraines and allergies. In addition, crystals can act as natural energy boosters and aid in detoxifying our systems. With crystal remedies for more than 250 common ailments and a directory of 250 crystals, as well as detailed explanations of the most effective healing methods, this book is the ultimate guide to healing with crystals. Illustrated with colour photographs, and supplemented with practical exercises and case studies, "The Crystal Healer" is the ultimate practical reference from a highly respected healer and teacher.

1001 Symbols is a portable guide to traditional symbolism, arranged thematically -- as in a thesaurus. The thematic structure allows comparison of all the symbols that different cultures have used to imply a particular quality, such as purity, love, deception or immortality. At the same time a...  more

1001 Symbols is a portable guide to traditional symbolism, arranged thematically -- as in a thesaurus. The thematic structure allows comparison of all the symbols that different cultures have used to imply a particular quality, such as purity, love, deception or immortality. At the same time a comprehensive index enables the reader to look up individual symbols; and there is also a cross-reference system providing signposts to other meanings of the same symbols. This unique illustrated guide, with more than 130 specially commissioned illustrations, casts fascinating light on the whole world of symbols, from East and West, and their significance in art, folklore, religion, literature, tradition and the complex psychology of humankind through the ages.

"There is not a human skill that was ever developed that is not still practiced somewhere on this planet." -- John Seymour. The Forgotten Arts & crafts brings together in a single absorbing volume two best-selling classics, The Forgotten Arts and Forgotten Household Crafts, written by the...  more

"There is not a human skill that was ever developed that is not still practiced somewhere on this planet." -- John Seymour. The Forgotten Arts & crafts brings together in a single absorbing volume two best-selling classics, The Forgotten Arts and Forgotten Household Crafts, written by the acknowledged "Father of Self-sufficiency" John Seymour. Taking the reader on an evocative journey through the worlds of traditional craftspeople -- from blacksmith to bee-keeper, wainwright to housewife -- Seymour celebrates their honest skills, many of which have disappeared beneath the tread of progress. With characteristic passion, Seymour demonstrates that these country arts and household crafts need never be forgotten. From woodland and building crafts to the tasks of the kitchen and laundry, he explores every aspect of traditional life. Materials and workshop tools are usefully annotated, and techniques evoked in engaging words and pictures. Over 1,700 detailed illustrations and photographs bring to life each craft and skill. In an affectionate and nostalgic account, John Seymour recalls a lifetime of encounters with working craftspeople in different parts of the world and describes the trades and household activities he saw practiced in the countryside of his youth. With a crusading vigor, he commends the joys of noble toil and makes a compelling plea for "virtuous craftsmanship," which may, without vigilance, vanish forever.

The Touch of Healing offers readers the means to greater health, vitality, and self-understanding through the practice of an ancient oriental healing art and practical holistic philosophy called Jin Shin Jyutsu. Gentle touching similar to acupressure is used to release tension that accumulates...  more

The Touch of Healing offers readers the means to greater health, vitality, and self-understanding through the practice of an ancient oriental healing art and practical holistic philosophy called Jin Shin Jyutsu. Gentle touching similar to acupressure is used to release tension that accumulates and is at the root of dysfunction, disease, and imbalance. The authors explain the natural life force that runs through the body and demonstrate with case studies, detailed analysis, and more than 30 illustrations, how to integrate this system into one's life. The key healing points and body flows, known as "Safety Energy Locks," are presented with step-by-step instructions on how to utilize them for healing and greater self-awareness. Many self-help practices are also offered that address a wide array of common ailments, including headaches, digestive disorders, fatigue, depression, and arthritis along with prescriptive exercises for relief of emotional ailments such as loss of confidence, anxiety, and depression.

Mary Callahan never planned on writing a book about her experiences as a foster parent. She had only one goal as a parent, to help the children in her care. But as she learned their stories, it became painfully clear that the Child Welfare System had no sincere regard for the welfare of...  more

Mary Callahan never planned on writing a book about her experiences as a foster parent. She had only one goal as a parent, to help the children in her care. But as she learned their stories, it became painfully clear that the Child Welfare System had no sincere regard for the welfare of children. Callahan realized the only way to truly help the children was to tell their stories. Written from the unique perspective of a foster parent, Memoirs of a Baby Stealer chronicles Callahan's experiences with five foster children, shedding light on the inadequacies of the Child Welfare System in this country. As the author explains, "They are taking kids from places that aren't that bad, putting them in places that aren't that good, and completely ignoring the bond that exists between parent and child."

Facial Reflexology is simple enough that it can be self-administered by a beginner, yielding immediate results, and is also a valuable tool for healthcare professionals. In Facial Reflexology, Marie-France Muller describes the mechanics of facial reflexology and provides healing...  more

Facial Reflexology is simple enough that it can be self-administered by a beginner, yielding immediate results, and is also a valuable tool for healthcare professionals. In Facial Reflexology, Marie-France Muller describes the mechanics of facial reflexology and provides healing routines both for treating acute ailments and for maintaining overall good health.

My Brain & Grain Cookbook is an ideal cookbook for anyone looking for: Grain Brain Recipes ? Gluten-free Recipes ? Against All Grains Recipes ? Wheat Belly Recipes ?Grain-free Recipes ? Brain Health Recipes? Wheat-free Recipes ? Celiac Recipes ? Autoimmunity Recipes ? Low Sugar Recipes ? Low...  more

My Brain & Grain Cookbook is an ideal cookbook for anyone looking for: Grain Brain Recipes ? Gluten-free Recipes ? Against All Grains Recipes ? Wheat Belly Recipes ?Grain-free Recipes ? Brain Health Recipes? Wheat-free Recipes ? Celiac Recipes ? Autoimmunity Recipes ? Low Sugar Recipes ? Low Carb Recipes This cookbook consists of 101 recipes that are specially created for a healthy and tasty gluten-free experience. The book is also beginner friendly and consists of a 7-day meal plan to kick-start your grain brain cooking adventure. Readers are assured that the choice of ingredients used in these recipes are carefully chosen, based on a brain healthy gluten-free diet. Therefore, only the healthiest proteins, fats, fruits and vegetables are used in order to ensure that you are eating for a healthy brain advantage.

Best-selling author of sixteen books and a long-time writer of the popular column "Science Musings" in the Boston Globe, Chet Raymo invites readers to explore "the beautiful and terrible mystery that soaks creation." In what he describes as a "late-life credo," renowned science writer Chet...  more

Best-selling author of sixteen books and a long-time writer of the popular column "Science Musings" in the Boston Globe, Chet Raymo invites readers to explore "the beautiful and terrible mystery that soaks creation." In what he describes as a "late-life credo," renowned science writer Chet Raymo narrates his half-century journey from the traditional Catholicism of his youth to his present perspective as a "Catholic agnostic." As a scientist, Raymo holds to the skepticism that accepts only verifiable answers, but as a "religious naturalist," he never ceases his pursuit of "the beautiful and terrible mystery that soaks creation." Raymo assembles a stunning array of scientists, philosophers, mystics, and poets who help him discover "glimmers of the Absolute in every particular." Whether exploring the connection of the human body to the stars or the meaning of prayer of the heart, these challenging reflections will cause believers and agnostics alike to pause and pay attention.

While everyone loves eating fresh garden produce, not everyone has the time and energy to create a productive garden. But what if growing delicious crops required hardly any effort? What if you could have succulent strawberries, perfect peas, and terrific tomatoes without needing to touch a...  more

While everyone loves eating fresh garden produce, not everyone has the time and energy to create a productive garden. But what if growing delicious crops required hardly any effort? What if you could have succulent strawberries, perfect peas, and terrific tomatoes without needing to touch a spade, hoe, or plow-without needing to worry about irrigating, spraying, sowing a cover crop, weeding, cultivating, or building a compost pile? If that sounds good, the Stout System is the answer for you! Ruth Stout has shown tens of thousands of gardeners how to greatly reduce their gardening workload. Let Ruth (and within a few chapters, she will feel like a friend!) show you how you can rejuvenate the soil and make your fruits, vegetables, and flowers thrive with low-maintenance mulch gardening. Widely-renowned as a gardening expert (and sister of the famed mystery writer Rex Stout), Ruth Stout wrote extensively about how to simplify gardening. Her techniques have brought people from all over the world to her garden, and now her advice can help you maximize your garden's output with minimal effort. In addition to the time-saving tips provided, Stout's joyous perspective on life and gardening makes this book a delight-and is a must-read for anyone growing food or flowers.

Written for intermediate to advanced healers, Diane Stein’s latest book explains how to identify negative interference and create psychic protection in daily life through meditation and visualization. The author also explores spirit possession, karmic release, and other topics. Stein...  more

Written for intermediate to advanced healers, Diane Stein’s latest book explains how to identify negative interference and create psychic protection in daily life through meditation and visualization. The author also explores spirit possession, karmic release, and other topics. Stein believes that darkness has engulfed the world in the form of violence against humanity, ecological destruction, and a prevailing hopelessness. Her teachings are designed to help people gain access to “the Light” — the radiant energy of goodness and understanding. Achieving the psychic protection of this energy creates a collective healing process that promotes positive energy and hope.

The ancient martial art of Tai Chi Chuan is one of the most effective stressbusters available. In China it is also used extensively for the prevention and treatment of illnesses, and its beneficial effects for health and fitness are now widely recognised in the West. The Complete Book of Tai Chi...  more

The ancient martial art of Tai Chi Chuan is one of the most effective stressbusters available. In China it is also used extensively for the prevention and treatment of illnesses, and its beneficial effects for health and fitness are now widely recognised in the West. The Complete Book of Tai Chi Chuan is a comprehensive and fascinating guide to the practical application and potential benefits of Tai Chi Chuan. Packed with step-by-step illustrations for practise at home, it covers everything you would want to know about this ancient art. It is an ideal introductory guide, or a reminder to those who have already taken classes

Sweet Nothings and sexy somethings: that’s what’s in this delicious collection. Lovely lingerie is one of the trendiest items with the hip sewing crowd—and these creative designs are adventurously fun, extraordinarily pretty, and wonderfully sensuous. With everything from...  more

Sweet Nothings and sexy somethings: that’s what’s in this delicious collection. Lovely lingerie is one of the trendiest items with the hip sewing crowd—and these creative designs are adventurously fun, extraordinarily pretty, and wonderfully sensuous. With everything from low-rise panties and camisoles to comfy PJs and slinky robes to choose from, women will delight in discovering their personal style—and even adding their own flair to the delectable garments. A basics section covers everything stitchers need to get started!

Reveals the results of 60 years of research on arthritis by noted nutritionist, Dr. Philip J. Welsh, D.D.S. N.D. Here you will find simple, natural, inexpensive tested ways of coping with the various forms of arthritis, using only nutrition and other natural methods. There are no drugs or...  more

Reveals the results of 60 years of research on arthritis by noted nutritionist, Dr. Philip J. Welsh, D.D.S. N.D. Here you will find simple, natural, inexpensive tested ways of coping with the various forms of arthritis, using only nutrition and other natural methods. There are no drugs or gadgets in this program. During his many years of research, Dr. Welsh tested his findings to insure their practicality and benefits. Since this revolutionary book first came out in the 1970's, many thousands of people have been helped by it. In this unique health manual, you will have the complete, simple, step-by-step Diet Plan. You will learn which non-foods (like "The Three Bad Whites") to eliminate from your diet and also which foods you need to add. Dr. Philip Welsh's revolutionary discovery about the role of nutrition in arthritis---not an incidental role but the principal one---is an idea whose time has come. Readers of this manual can help themselves. They need not wait fifty years for medical profession to catch up. Revised, updated 6th edition. Over 130 original recipes. Testimonies from some the thousands helped. Expanded Information: "The New Four Food Groups" "About Cholesterol" "Longevity without Senility" "The Natural Way to Treat Constipation"

Does your child know how to use a check book? Boil an egg? Do the laundry? Read a map? Homeschooler Christine Field helps parents systematically teach kids - from preschool to the teen years - what they need to know to thrive as adults.

The sounds of words and their effect on water crystals is nothing less than a divine gift from nature. When water is frozen, the crystals reveal the concentrated thoughts directed toward them. Water is a medium that receives and understands even the subtlest vibrations. Water captures...  more

The sounds of words and their effect on water crystals is nothing less than a divine gift from nature. When water is frozen, the crystals reveal the concentrated thoughts directed toward them. Water is a medium that receives and understands even the subtlest vibrations. Water captures vibrations naturally. Even when these vibrations are in characters, or letters representing language, water shows us the energy they contain in the forms of crystals. Water is attempting to communicate something to us. Negative emotions prevent the water from crystallizing. Positive emotions allow it to develop in beautiful hexagonal shapes. Water crystals are illustrating this divine gift in their design and the Water Crystal Oracle card deck provides access to this power. As a companion to the best-selling book Hidden Messages in Water, the Water Crystal Oracle includes forty-eight beautiful water crystal images to enhance your life and balance your well being in many ways. In this deck there are forty-eight cards featuring Emoto’s dramatic photographs divided into four sets of twelve each: · Healing Cards · Wisdom Cards · Power Cards · Earth Cards Use the Water Crystal Oracle to amplify your positive thoughts and feelings and bring to yourself the qualities and emotions you desire.

It is many forms of exercise in one--a stretching routine, deep-breathing program, martial art, and dance wrapped up in a single workout that anyone of any age can do. Even more, tai chi enhances both spirit and body, being almost a prayer in movement. And, with this extraordinary self-healing...  more

It is many forms of exercise in one--a stretching routine, deep-breathing program, martial art, and dance wrapped up in a single workout that anyone of any age can do. Even more, tai chi enhances both spirit and body, being almost a prayer in movement. And, with this extraordinary self-healing method, developed by a renowned tai chi master, it also offers relief for stress, muscular ailments, chronic headaches, and a variety of other modern office and sports-related complaints. The central focus of this "physical philosophy" is on the flow of energy and becoming one with nature; and its benefits include inner happiness, self-control, self-realization, and all-around wellness. Each of these goals receives in-depth attention, complete with 64 tai chi forms, all thoroughly illustrated with photographs and diagrams. Here is a valuable health, exercise, and meditation program that combines age-old insights with advanced scientific knowledge and important original discoveries.

DO YOU: · dream about writing the Great American Novel? · regret not finishing your paintings, poems, or screenplays? · want to start a business or charity? · wish you could start dieting or exercising today? · hope to run a marathon someday? If "yes," then...  more

DO YOU: · dream about writing the Great American Novel? · regret not finishing your paintings, poems, or screenplays? · want to start a business or charity? · wish you could start dieting or exercising today? · hope to run a marathon someday? If "yes," then you need…THE WAR OF ART Now, in this powerful, straight-from-the-hip examination of the internal obstacles to success, bestselling author Steven Pressfield shows readers how to identify, defeat, and unlock the inner barriers to creativity. THE WAR OF ART is an inspirational, funny, well-aimed kick in the pants guaranteed to galvanize every would-be artist, visionary, or entrepreneur. Steven Pressfield enjoys great international success as a bestselling novelist. But in order to reach the top he had to do a lot of work to fight the inner demons that told him he couldn’t make it. THE WAR OF ART is his challenge to creative block, and his succinct, straight-from-the-hip style will help every reader unleash their personal ambitions, be they literary, artistic, or business-minded. According to Pressfield, the internal obstacle to success is Resistance. Resistance is the difference between the life you lead and the life you want to lead, and can take many forms. Pressfield shows readers how to identify and defeat Resistance at every turn and challenges them to change their amateurish, unsuccessful habits into a professional attitude that can get the job done. Finally, Sun Tzu for the soul! Inspirational, funny, and a great kick in the pants, THE WAR OF ART is the perfect book for anybody who had a goal circumvented by life and circumstance: which is to say, you and everybody you’ve ever met.

Urban sewing lounges and stitch-centered bridal showers point to the rebirth of sewing. A new generation has finally picked up needle and thread, and they're ready to sew. And why not? With a basic machine and a little know-how, crafters can make stylish and utterly distinct items. In Sew...  more

Urban sewing lounges and stitch-centered bridal showers point to the rebirth of sewing. A new generation has finally picked up needle and thread, and they're ready to sew. And why not? With a basic machine and a little know-how, crafters can make stylish and utterly distinct items. In Sew & Stow: 30 Fun Projects to Carry, Hold, and Organize Your Stuff, Your Home, and Yourself!, Betty Oppenheimer, an avid crafter and sewer, shares 30 of her favorite patterns, including functional items for the home, workshop, camp, and garden. From aprons to hammocks, and from lunch totes to laundry bags, Oppenheimer's projects will help crafters get organized and help the planet with a wide assortment of reusable totes, carry-alls, and shopping bags. Oppenheimer includes fuss-free patterns for everyday necessities, as well as one-of-a-kind items not often found in sewing books -- a log tote for a strapping lumberjack, a stadium seat for the sports enthusiast, and a dog bed for that favorite furry friend. Her projects will appeal to novice and expert crafters alike; each pattern includes step-by-step instructions and illustrations, and each can be completed in just a few hours. Projects are presented with fresh, contemporary fabrics, and are sure to delight even the most trendsetting crafter. With Oppenheimer's help, anyone can turn a swatch of fabric into a practical -- and eye-catching -- item that can be used again and again. Sew & Stow includes everything today's sewer needs to move beyond the mass produced, and to create items that are functional, fabulous, and ecofriendly!

Release your natural powers for healing, endurance, and longevity With this revolutionary guide, you will learn four simple and remarkably effective techniques to release your natural powers for healing. The methods--gentle movement, self-applied massage, breathing exercises, and...  more

Release your natural powers for healing, endurance, and longevity With this revolutionary guide, you will learn four simple and remarkably effective techniques to release your natural powers for healing. The methods--gentle movement, self-applied massage, breathing exercises, and meditation--are drawn from the ancient Chinese healing system of Qigong (Chi Kung) and are easily adaptable to every lifestyle. You can practice them almost anywhere--in the car, in line at the bank, at your desk, while walking, even in bed. Using these methods for as little as ten minute a day can dramatically increase you endurance, vitality, and longevity. Self-care has never been so easy!

Quilters have moved beyond the traditional boundaries of their art, embellishing their work with layers of beads, embroidery, and surface design. They—as well as other fiber artists and sewers—will warmly welcome this idea-packed resource with 24 projects that will open up a new...  more

Quilters have moved beyond the traditional boundaries of their art, embellishing their work with layers of beads, embroidery, and surface design. They—as well as other fiber artists and sewers—will warmly welcome this idea-packed resource with 24 projects that will open up a new realm of creative potential. The illustrated basics section covers a variety of ways to affix beads to textiles; a quilting primer is included, too, as a helpful refresher. But most of all, stitchers will enjoy experimenting with the featured techniques and making a retro-chic throw pillow, fabric greeting card with appliquéd flowers and seed beads, and miniature wall quilt of a stylized bird.

This book contains the best hands-on insider sewing tips from the popular sewing website PatternReview.com, a community of more than 170,000 members. The entries are collected from the website’s enormous database of members’ shared comments and advice, rated by hits and reviews. Also...  more

This book contains the best hands-on insider sewing tips from the popular sewing website PatternReview.com, a community of more than 170,000 members. The entries are collected from the website’s enormous database of members’ shared comments and advice, rated by hits and reviews. Also included are five special how-to features by PatternReview.com's master teachers and pattern designers, who regularly conduct online chats and workshops (including Kenneth King, Susan Khalje, Sarah Veblen, Shannon Gifford, and Anna Mazur).

Want to make quilting and fabric crafting more fun? Add color. Rich, vibrant color, plus blends, patterns, even textures! Fast, Fun & Easy Fabric Dyeing features twelve can?t-miss, no-fail, easy-as-Sunday-morning techniques for adding color to clothing, linens, household goods, anything made of...  more

Want to make quilting and fabric crafting more fun? Add color. Rich, vibrant color, plus blends, patterns, even textures! Fast, Fun & Easy Fabric Dyeing features twelve can?t-miss, no-fail, easy-as-Sunday-morning techniques for adding color to clothing, linens, household goods, anything made of fabric. Readers will want to get started right away with supply lists, step-by-step photos and directions, and an inspiring photo gallery of finished pieces. The latest in the popular Fast, Fun & Easy series (more than 450,000 copies sold), Fast, Fun & Easy Fabric Dyeing is the book crafters everywhere will be dyeing to get. 

Here is a detailed, easy-to-use guidebook for women forty and older on how to use gentle but powerful traditional Chinese exercises, breathing techniques, massage, meditation, and vocalizations to promote health, fitness, relaxation, and mental clarity; improve stamina; and even treat specific...  more

Here is a detailed, easy-to-use guidebook for women forty and older on how to use gentle but powerful traditional Chinese exercises, breathing techniques, massage, meditation, and vocalizations to promote health, fitness, relaxation, and mental clarity; improve stamina; and even treat specific health concerns. Acupuncturist and longtime qigong practitioner Deborah Davis explains the traditional Chinese approach to health and the various components of qigong practice; gives general health routines for women in specific age groups; and offers do-it-yourself practices and routines for specific health issues including insomnia, hypertension and heart disease, menopause, sexual vitality, breast health, breast cancer, osteoporosis, and depression.To learn more about the author, visit her website: www.womensqigong.com. 

The Reflexology Atlas is the first reference guide to provide an overview of and instructions for the many forms of reflexology. Included by Drs. Kolster and Waskowiak are reflexology techniques for allergies, joint problems, headaches, back pain, sleep disorders, and heart and circulatory...  more

The Reflexology Atlas is the first reference guide to provide an overview of and instructions for the many forms of reflexology. Included by Drs. Kolster and Waskowiak are reflexology techniques for allergies, joint problems, headaches, back pain, sleep disorders, and heart and circulatory problems. The Reflexology Atlas puts these techniques at your fingertips.

This is the ultimate photographic guide to the world of rocks and minerals, with a strong emphasis on how to build a diverse and colorful collection.

When Eric Toensmeier and Jonathan Bates moved into a duplex in a run-down part of Holyoke, Massachusetts, the tenth-of-an-acre lot was barren ground and bad soil, peppered with broken pieces of concrete, asphalt, and brick. The two friends got to work designing what would become not just another...  more

When Eric Toensmeier and Jonathan Bates moved into a duplex in a run-down part of Holyoke, Massachusetts, the tenth-of-an-acre lot was barren ground and bad soil, peppered with broken pieces of concrete, asphalt, and brick. The two friends got to work designing what would become not just another urban farm, but a "permaculture paradise" replete with perennial broccoli, paw paws, bananas, and moringa?all told, more than two hundred low-maintenance edible plants in an innovative food forest on a small city lot. The garden?intended to function like a natural ecosystem with the plants themselves providing most of the garden's needs for fertility, pest control, and weed suppression?also features an edible water garden, a year-round unheated greenhouse, tropical crops, urban poultry, and even silkworms.In telling the story of Paradise Lot, Toensmeier explains the principles and practices of permaculture, the choice of exotic and unusual food plants, the techniques of design and cultivation, and, of course, the adventures, mistakes, and do-overs in the process. Packed full of detailed, useful information about designing a highly productive permaculture garden, Paradise Lot is also a funny and charming story of two single guys, both plant nerds, with a wild plan: to realize the garden of their dreams and meet women to share it with. Amazingly, on both counts, they succeed.

Sewers of all skill levels learn how to create a wardrobe of well-fitting, affordable garments including bras, panties, and camisoles. Step-by-step instructions and detailed photos and illustrations describe fitting methods, simple pattern making, and putting pieces together. The author also...  more

Sewers of all skill levels learn how to create a wardrobe of well-fitting, affordable garments including bras, panties, and camisoles. Step-by-step instructions and detailed photos and illustrations describe fitting methods, simple pattern making, and putting pieces together. The author also discusses fabric options and embellishing techniques for personalizing one’s creations.

Already a bestseller in its original form, this reduced-format volume is from one of the world?s most recognizable experts on the healing power of crystals. It offers details on the healing properties of 150 different crystals and gems, including how to combine them with oils, incense,...  more

Already a bestseller in its original form, this reduced-format volume is from one of the world?s most recognizable experts on the healing power of crystals. It offers details on the healing properties of 150 different crystals and gems, including how to combine them with oils, incense, meditation, and other crystals to provide relief from illness, improve decision-making, and cleanse both the body and the home. Discover rituals that help harness the natural energies of the earth and protect the user from harm. For each crystal, there is background information that covers their mythological, astrological, and historical context. Armed with this information, readers can help to heal and protect themselves and their loved ones.

30 projects for home decor and fashion accentsYarn arts and felting are two of today's most popular crafts, and popularity for weaving, a natural extension of those crafts, is growing. Small hand-held looms and tabletop looms are now available at yarn shops and hobby/craft stores, and readers of...  more

30 projects for home decor and fashion accentsYarn arts and felting are two of today's most popular crafts, and popularity for weaving, a natural extension of those crafts, is growing. Small hand-held looms and tabletop looms are now available at yarn shops and hobby/craft stores, and readers of Small Loom and Freeform Weaving can even construct looms themselves using common household materials. Most looms can be constructed in a couple minutes and can be reused numerous times.This book will also show readers how to use their looms. Included are 30 projects, some of which can easily be completed in an evening or weekend. Readers will enjoy step-by-step, diagrammed instructions for personal items, such as iPod and cell phone holders, scarves, purses, and jewelry, and home decor projects, such as pillows, table runners, wall hangings, and book covers.

A comprehensive and inspiring guide to self-reliance, sustainability, and green living for city dwellers.The urban homesteading movement is spreading rapidly across the nation. Urban Homesteading is the perfect ?back-to-the- land? guide for urbanites who want to reduce their impact on the...  more

A comprehensive and inspiring guide to self-reliance, sustainability, and green living for city dwellers.The urban homesteading movement is spreading rapidly across the nation. Urban Homesteading is the perfect ?back-to-the- land? guide for urbanites who want to reduce their impact on the environment. Full of practical information, as well as inspiring stories from people already living the urban homesteading life, this colorful guide gives a clear understanding of the lifestyle to any reader. It embraces the core concepts of localization (providing our basic needs close to where we live), self-reliance (re-learning that food comes from the ground, not the grocery store), and sustainability (giving back at least as much as we take). Readers will find concise how-to information that they can immediately set into practice, from making solar cookers to growing tomatoes in a pot to raising chickens on a tiny plot to maintaining the mental serenity of country life in the fast-paced city environment. Full of beautiful full-color photographs and illustrations and plenty of step-by-step instructions, this is a must-have handbook for city folk with a passion for the simple life. 100 color illustrations

The Art of Aromatherapy is now in its twentieth impression. It explains: -What essential oils are, -Their history from ancient times, -Basic principles of natural therapy, -Odours and their use as cures, -Curing the body, -Curing the mind, -Essential oils and massage, -Skin care, -Practical...  more

The Art of Aromatherapy is now in its twentieth impression. It explains: -What essential oils are, -Their history from ancient times, -Basic principles of natural therapy, -Odours and their use as cures, -Curing the body, -Curing the mind, -Essential oils and massage, -Skin care, -Practical hints and recipes, -Individual entries from plant oils

Organic Body Care Recipes: 175 Homemade Herbal Formulas for Glowing Skin & a Vibrant Self Radiantly healthy skin, hair, feet, hands, eyes, and nails. Commercial beauty products make this promise every day and live up to it with varying degrees of success. Stephanie Tourles offers a...  more

Organic Body Care Recipes: 175 Homemade Herbal Formulas for Glowing Skin & a Vibrant Self Radiantly healthy skin, hair, feet, hands, eyes, and nails. Commercial beauty products make this promise every day and live up to it with varying degrees of success. Stephanie Tourles offers a better solution to everyone frustrated with the endless cycle of expensive, synthetic, famous-name cosmetics that often fall short of expectations. Take control of beauty treatments with homemade products that use safe, nourishing ingredients to pamper the body and soothe the senses. Tourles, a licensed esthetician, herbalist, and aromatherapist, has developed 175 recipes that are fun, simple, and immensely satisfying to make in home kitchens. Her natural beauty treatments deliver the results promised by department store brands — skin, hair, and nails that glow with vitality and inner wellness. Lotions, scrubs, toners, balms, and masks polish and balance the skin, soothe current problems, and prevent future ones. Shampoos, rinses, and conditioners tone the scalp, boost highlights, and leave hair soft and shiny. The book's whole-body coverage also includes recipes for hand and footcare, nail treatments, shaving cream, and even popular spa treatments such as microdermabrasion exfoliants, detox and cellulite soaks, ayurvedic oils, and herbal cold salves. Most important, there is never any doubt about the purity of these ingredients! Each formula is clearly presented in recipe style, with notes on prep time, storage, and uses. Many products can be customized according to personal needs, whim, or mood, and they all use readily available, natural ingredients. Organic Body Care Recipes is a natural treasure for every body.

What would you do if you could really achieve all that you desire? This revealing look at the science of success will show you how to do just that! This formula for abundant living is actually based in the principles of quantum physics, and you can actually tap in to these powerful forces to...  more

What would you do if you could really achieve all that you desire? This revealing look at the science of success will show you how to do just that! This formula for abundant living is actually based in the principles of quantum physics, and you can actually tap in to these powerful forces to make your dreams come true. Sandra Anne Taylor, international speaker, counselor, and corporate consultant, has been teaching these principles and techniques around the world with amazing results. Quantum Success is filled with eye-opening information and dynamic strategies that put the real keys to wealth and abundance at your fingertips. Don’t wait a moment longer to unlock that Universal door. By understanding the science of attraction and manifestation, you can take a quantum leap into a life of unparalleled prosperity and happiness.

The orchid is the most evocative of flowers, inspiring in some of its admirers a fanaticism akin to madness, as recently demonstrated in Susan Orlean's The Orchid Thief. This elegant survey of the orchid treats its place in legend and suggests the impact that these exotic plants, whose...  more

The orchid is the most evocative of flowers, inspiring in some of its admirers a fanaticism akin to madness, as recently demonstrated in Susan Orlean's The Orchid Thief. This elegant survey of the orchid treats its place in legend and suggests the impact that these exotic plants, whose "exuberance and heavy, sensual beauty . . . seemed to bear witness to some original sin." Berliocchi chronicles the adventurers and scientists who introduced these marvels, discusses their place in the arts, from literature and magic to cuisine, and concludes with accounts of the most important genera and their cultivation. Splendidly illustrated with period engravings and botanical paintings, it is literate and delightful.

The orchid is the most evocative of flowers, inspiring in some of its admirers a fanaticism akin to madness, as recently demonstrated in Susan Orlean's The Orchid Thief. This elegant survey of the orchid treats its place in legend and suggests the impact that these exotic plants, whose...  more

The orchid is the most evocative of flowers, inspiring in some of its admirers a fanaticism akin to madness, as recently demonstrated in Susan Orlean's The Orchid Thief. This elegant survey of the orchid treats its place in legend and suggests the impact that these exotic plants, whose "exuberance and heavy, sensual beauty . . . seemed to bear witness to some original sin." Berliocchi chronicles the adventurers and scientists who introduced these marvels, discusses their place in the arts, from literature and magic to cuisine, and concludes with accounts of the most important genera and their cultivation. Splendidly illustrated with period engravings and botanical paintings, it is literate and delightful.