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Books > Health, Home & Family > Mind, body & spirit
Inspired by thousands of years of Chinese thought, an enchanting and
heart-opening illustrated fable about a young boy who explores the many
ways to make meaning and find joy in the everyday.
Sometimes you can only do a small, small thing. And that can make all
the difference.
In this exquisitely illustrated parable grounded in the three pillars
of Chinese philosophy, a young boy, his family ox, and a rabbit living
in his garden help each other navigate the daily work of love,
compassion, and community. Examining the world through the lenses of
Taoism, Buddhism, and Confucianism, their conversations convey tender,
uplifting messages for life's various crossroads.
As they adopt a sparrow, bathe in rivers, comfort their neighbors, and
tend to their chores, the characters' different perspectives are
reflected in their conversations: the boy's Taoist love of nature and
all it entails, the ox's Buddhist compassion for others, and the
rabbit's Confucian practice of mutual respect and care. While they
don't always agree, the friends settle on the basic truth that purpose
comes from simply engaging with life--and with each other.
Painted in a contemporary gongbi style, one of the oldest continuous
art forms in the world, the atmospheric illustrations from Taiwanese
American artist Regina Linke conjure a timeless, mystical land where
the friends have made their home. The potent combination of magnificent
art and gentle revelations will capture the hearts of readers, whatever
their age.
Gaining insight into our deeper selves through the use of
divination tools to help decide future actions has preoccupied
mankind since ancient times. In Europe, cards which became known as
Tarot have been used to map the soul and predict the future since
the 16th century. The 78 cards in the Tarot deck each has its own
imagery, symbolism and story. This beautiful hand-bound edition
showcases each card from the Rider-Waite set, the one most commonly
used by Tarot readers. Practitioners believe that the 22 Major
Arcana cards represent life's karmic and spiritual lessons, and the
56 Minor Arcana cards reflect the trials and tribulations of
everyday life. Tarot offers an elegantly presented, concise guide
to the 78 cards, from number 0 The Fool - who represents unlimited
potential, through The Hermit - who represents a break from
everyday life, to number 21 The World - which indicates a sense of
wholeness, completion and fulfilment.
Simple, Safe, and Effective Herbal Remedies for Women For centuries women have turned to herbs to cope with a wide variety of health problems and conditions. Comprehensive and easy-to-use, Herbal Healing for Women explains how to create remedies -- including teas, tinctures, salves, and ointments -- for the common disorders that arise in the different cycles of a woman's life. Covering adolescence, childbearing years, pregnancy and childbirth, and menopause, Rosemary Gladstar teaches how herbs can be used to treat the symptoms of conditions such as acne, PMS, morning sickness, and hot flashes. A complete women's health-care manual, Herbal Healing for Women discusses: * common disorders and the herbs that are effective for treating them; * how to select and store herbs; * preparation of hundreds of herbal remedies; * an alphabetical listing of herbs, including a brief description of the herb, the general medicinal usage, and when necessary, warnings about potential side effects. By explaining the properties of specific herbs and the art of preparation, Rosemary Gladstar demonstrates not only how to achieve healing through herbs but good health as well.
Invite positivity and appreciation into your life with this guided
journal for practising gratitude Gratitude plays an important role
in boosting self-esteem, reducing stress and improving your overall
well-being, but it's not always easy to find time for. Happily,
this journal is here to be your daily reminder to focus on the good
things in life. My Daily Gratitude Journal is the perfect space for
you to record everything that brings you joy. With beautiful
journal pages and thoughtful prompts, it contains everything you
need to help you look at your life through a more positive lens.
There's also a helpful introduction to gratitude with information
on why it's an important practice and how it can positively impact
your life. Give yourself a gratitude break each day to remind
yourself of everything you're grateful for, whether it's your
family and friends, your health, your favourite TV show or even the
weather. Once you get started, you'll be amazed by just how much
there is to appreciate.
Take a moment to unwind with this activity book, packed with
calming puzzles, breathing exercises and colouring pages The
wonderful thing about mindfulness is there are so many ways to
practise it, and it's no surprise that colouring and puzzle-solving
have become favourite relaxation techniques for many. Filled with
suitably soothing activities designed to focus your attention and
free your mind of worry, this book contains 177 therapeutic
puzzles, as well as breathing exercises, colouring pages and
positive mantras to help you find your zen. Discover crosswords,
mazes, word searches, dot-to-dots and much more, each providing the
perfect break from your day-to-day hassles. And it's not just
stress relief - solving puzzles is also believed to improve your
memory, increase productivity and boost your mood. If you've had a
long day, The Mindfulness Activity Book may be just what you need
to wind down, allowing you to become fully absorbed in the present
moment.
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Communion
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Whitley Strieber
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The authors of the bestselling Wiccapedia and creators of the
successful Modern-Day Witch series provide the ultimate guide to
self-care witchcraft holistically tapping into the magick of nature
and the elements to care for your body, mind, and spirit. This
in-depth guide helps you harness nature's magick to soothe and calm
your body and soul. Topics include giving your life a magickal
spring clean from cleansing your aura and chakras to smudging away
negative energies; casting spells for harmony, good sleep, and
protection; blending magickal herbs to use in rituals, with an A Z
directory of herbs and flowers; potions, lotions, and oils to
pamper the soul and promote self-love; magickal affirmations for
your beauty routine; spiritual self-care, from practicing gratitude
to calming your senses with aromatherapy; magickal meditation; and
house and garden magick to create a peaceful home environment.
A stunning illustrated edition of the magical bestseller - a
perfect gift for Christmas! Winner of the Waterstones Children's
Book Prize Winner of the British Book Awards Children's Book of the
Year Shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award Shortlisted for the
Jhalak Prize Beautiful, thrilling and magical, Sunday Times
bestselling-author Kiran Millwood Hargrave's critically-acclaimed
first novel is a modern classic. 'Absolutely loved it from start to
finish' TOM FLETCHER 'I read it, I loved it' MALORIE BLACKMAN
'Kiran Millwood Hargrave creates a spellbinding world of magic,
myth and adventure' EMMA CARROLL Forbidden to leave her island,
Isabella dreams of the faraway lands her cartographer father once
mapped. When her friend disappears, she volunteers to guide the
search. The world beyond the walls is a monster-filled wasteland -
and beneath the dry rivers and smoking mountains, a fire demon is
stirring from its sleep. Soon, following her map, her heart and an
ancient myth, Isabella discovers the true end of her journey: to
save the island itself. A beautifully written, multi award-winning
story of friendship, discovery, myths and magic for any age -
perfect for fans of Philip Pullman, Frances Hardinge or Katherine
Rundell A perfect gift for Christmas, illustrated in colour by Olia
Muza, and featuring a bonus chapter From the author of Julia and
the Shark, Leila and the Blue Fox and The Mercies, chosen for the
Richard & Judy Book Club Set in an extensive and
stunningly-imagined parallel world imbued with magical realism
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