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A scathingly funny, wildly erotic and fiercely imaginative story about food, sex and god from the Women's Prize longlisted author of The Pisces A STYLIST, INDEPENDENT, THE WEEK AND RED HIGHLIGHT FOR 2021 'Sexy and fun and a little weird ... This riot of carnal pleasure will make you laugh as well as gasp' The Times 'A revelation ... Melissa Broder has produced one of the strangest and sexiest novels of the new year ... Exhilarating' Entertainment Weekly 'A luscious, heartbreaking story of self-discovery through the relentless pursuit of desire. I couldn't get enough of this devastating and extremely sexy book' Carmen Maria Machado, author of Her Body and Other Parties Rachel is twenty-four, a lapsed Jew who has made calorie restriction her religion. By day, she maintains an illusion of control by way of obsessive food rituals. At night, she pedals nowhere on the elliptical machine. Then Rachel meets Miriam, a young Orthodox Jewish woman intent upon feeding her. Rachel is suddenly and powerfully entranced by Miriam - by her sundaes and her body, her faith and her family - and as the two grow closer, Rachel embarks on a journey marked by mirrors, mysticism, mothers, milk, and honey. Pairing superlative emotional insight with unabashed vivid fantasy, Melissa Broder tells a tale of appetites: of physical hunger, of sexual desire, of spiritual longing. Milk Fed is a tender and riotously funny meditation on love, certitude, and the question of what we are all being fed, from one of our major writers on the psyche - both sacred and profane.
Following her internationally bestselling book The Good Women of
China, Xinran has written one of the most powerful accounts of the
lives of Chinese women. She has gained entrance to the most pained,
secret chambers in the hearts of Chinese mothers--students,
successful businesswomen, midwives, peasants--who, whether as a
consequence of the single-child policy, destructive age-old
traditions, or hideous economic necessity, have given up their
daughters. Xinran beautifully portrays the "extra-birth guerrillas"
who travel the roads and the railways, evading the system, trying
to hold on to more than one baby; naive young girl students who
have made life-wrecking mistakes; the "pebble mother" on the banks
of the Yangtze River still looking into the depths for her stolen
daughter; peasant women rejected by their families because they
can't produce a male heir; and Little Snow, the orphaned baby
fostered by Xinran but confiscated by the state.
Pre-order now and discover the six secrets to health and happiness at any age 'You will love the stories, you will learn how to honor your health and your body, and in the end, you'll love life that much more. Dr Gladys [...] writes one of those rare gems of a story that teaches as much as it inspires' Dr Edith Eger, New York Times bestselling Author of The Choice and The Gift __________ Dr. Gladys McGarey, the mother of holistic medicine and a still-practicing doctor at 102, reveals her powerful secrets for how to live with joy, vitality, and purpose at any age. In this book, Dr Gladys shares the lessons she has learned from more than a hundred cycles around the sun, and stories from the thousands of patients she's treated throughout her career, who have provided so much inspiration for how to live well. It offers a counterintuitive approach to living a rich, full, and purposeful life that isn't about conserving energy, but rather about spending it wildly. In a voice that is both practical and inspiring, Dr Gladys shares life-changing stories of miraculous healing from her patients of all ages as well as from her own extraordinary life - from her early childhood in India and a chance encounter with Mahatma Gandhi to her life as a physician and a mother of six, to her survival of both heartbreak and illness. Dr. Gladys will change the way you think not only about health and healing but what leads to a life filled with joy and satisfaction. The Well-Lived Life is a profoundly moving book of practical wisdom and inspiring stories from a doctor whose own life, as well as those of her patients, is proof of concept. Dr. Gladys is the family doctor you wish you had, and your most loving grandmother rolled into one. __________ 'Refreshingly simple and practical. The good doctor's sound advice feels achievable, and readers will feel inspired and energized' Booklist
A BOLD NEW VISION FOR A NEW WORLD
In Conscious Crafts: Knitting, co-founders of the Black Girl Knit Club unpick the meditative nature of the knitting process and its empowering skill set for creating, well-being and mindfulness. Making is mindfulness made practical, and knitting is an iconic craft proven to have a therapeutic impact on well-being. The co-founders of the Black Girl Knit Club, Sicgmone Kludje and Vea Koranteng, have curated 20 modern makes, ranging from plant pot cosies to throws and snoods, to introduce the basics of knitting. Covering fundamental stitches and techniques including casting on, knit, pearl and moss stitch, Sicgmone and Vea show how these can be adapted for different projects as well as repurposing used textiles into your own upcycled yarn, all whilst embracing the restorative benefits of craft. Packed with inspiring ideas and practical guidance, Conscious Crafts: Knitting gives you the simple skills to get started with this fulfilling craft, and explores how the joy of creating your own unique makes can nurture your well-being. Clean photography, contemporary step-by step illustrations and mindful mantras are neatly knitted together to celebrate the art of knitting for a handmade future. The projects: tea cup coasters; desk and bathroom mats; cushion cover; mug holder; throw; wall hanging; plant pot cosy; festive reef; head band; mittens and scarves with tassels; snoods; clutch and purse bags; phone case holder. The techniques: moss; sticking; rib; knit; purl and arm kitting. Upcycled yarn. The Conscious Crafts series places mindfulness and well-being at the heart of making. Picking out proven meditative crafts and bespoke authors, these practical, contemporary guides are an inviting introduction to reconnecting head, heart, and hands. Also available from the Conscious Crafts series: Pottery, Quilting and Whittling.
In Conscious Crafts: Whittling, maker Barnaby Carder, aka Barn the Spoon, reveals the meditative nature of the whittling process and its empowering skill set for creating, and mindfulness. Making is mindfulness made practical, and whittling is a renowned and rewarding craft. Drawing on the traditions of green woodworking, Barn the Spoon has created 20 modern makes, ranging from simple tools including the classic spoon to decorative items such as animals and woodprints. He shares the basic techniques to whittling and shows how these can be developed for different projects, as well as reconnecting us to nature's raw materials. Packed with inspiring ideas and practical guidance, Conscious Crafts: Whittling gives you the simple skills to get started with this fulfilling craft, and explores how the joy of creating your own unique makes can enrich your well-being. Clean photography, contemporary step-by step illustration and heart-affirming text are neatly carved together to celebrate handwork and the act of crafting for a sustainable future. The projects: light pull; letter opener; chopsticks; pickle fork; spoon rack; toaster tongs; plant label; comb; hair pin; drop spindle; crochet hook; knitting needle; button; pliers; bird; horse; whistle; tent peg; walking stick; double ended hook; heart or floret decoration; and woodprint. The Conscious Crafts series places mindfulness and well-being at the heart of making. Picking out proven meditative crafts and bespoke authors, these practical, contemporary guides are an inviting introduction to reconnecting head, heart, and hands. Also available from the Conscious Crafts series: Pottery, Quilting and Knitting.
Look into the Lives of Our Most Beloved Celebrities--After Their Deaths For the first time, renowned psychic Sylvia Browne reveals how cherished stars are using their talents since their deaths. Which celebrity is working on a cure for cancer? Who specializes in welcoming the newly departed to the Other Side? From longtime regrets to newfound passions, Afterlives of the Rich and Famous includes everything these deceased stars most want to share with loved ones on this side: John Kennedy Jr. and Jackie Kennedy Onassis work with a team of researchers on the prenatal detection, treatment, and cure of birth defects. Katharine Hepburn's favorite golf partner is Christopher Reeve. Brittany Murphy hopes to reincarnate quickly, and has charted an "exquisitely unremarkable" life in Portugal.
Learn to forage in the hedgerows like the herbalists of the past with this best-selling beginner's guide. For centuries our ancestors looked to nature not just for food, but also for healing. To this day, our ancient hedgerows, woodlands and forests are still full of remedies - and they're waiting to be discovered. This is the essential guide to enjoying the bountiful delights of the natural world. Learn how to make delicious preserves, healing balms, soothing toddies and cures for colds with nature's jewels such as rose hips, elderberries and mugwort. You will also find: Photographs to help you safely identify edible plants Advice on what is available in each season Guidance on how best to prepare and preserve your finds The fascinating folklore and history of foraging Every walk is an opportunity to learn, identify a new plant, gather something to eat and reconnect with nature - so dive in to begin your foraging adventure.
Psychologists have long realized that the ancient Greeks had deep insights into the human psyche which, whether they realized it or not, they expressed through their mythology. Peter Lemesurier's new book offers a way of using these insights directly as a startling new method of self-healing and self-realization. In the full tradition of Joseph Campbell, James Hillman and Karl Kerenyi, it applies the dynamics of the Greek myths to quite overwhelming effect - as many who have used the approach report. Basically, the system is homeopathic, in that it encourages co-operation with each currently controlling god in turn (once identified via a simple diagnostic test) thus allowing that god to "move on". By the same token, therefore, it gives readers full permission - perhaps for the first time in their lives - to be who they really are, removing all the stultifying effects of chronic guilt about themselves. But first, discover your god...
Pensacola may boast the world's whitest beaches, but the sands of time reveal a dark history in America's first settlement. It's no surprise that one of the nation's oldest cities is also among the most haunted, with culturally diverse spirits from the ages of the Spanish founders and British settlers through the turbulent era of the Civil War. Author and expert Alan Brown presents a survey of unexplained mysteries at Pensacola's eerie landmarks. The infamous haunted lighthouse, the ghosts of St. Michael's Cemetery and the tale of the headless woman of Ramona Street are just a few of the chilling stories recounted in Haunted Pensacola.
Gospel Foundations, Volume 1 Bible Study Book includes seven small-group sessions, applicable Scripture, “How to Use This Study,” and a group discussion guide. A vital component of a group member’s discipleship experience, this Bible Study Book includes personal-study activities. The Bible is not a collection of scattered stories and books. From cover to cover, the Bible is the story of God's plan to redeem sinners through Jesus—the gospel. Gospel Foundations tells that story. From the creators of The Gospel Project, this six-volume resource is comprehensive in scope yet concise enough to be completed in just one year. Each seven-session volume includes videos to help your group engage in discussion with a clear understanding of how each text fits into the storyline of Scripture. In The God Who Creates, groups will explore what happened “in the beginning” as God laid the foundation of the earth and then established a path for the redemption of His people through His covenant with Abraham. Session 1: God Creates Session 2: Man Sins Session 3: God Makes a Covenant with Abraham Session 4: God Tests Abraham Session 5: God Works Through a Dysfunctional Family Session 6: God Gives Jacob a New Name Session 7: God Redeems Joseph’s Adversity Features: • Seven small-group sessions • Individual study opportunities for ongoing spiritual growth Benefits: • See why the creation account matters to the gospel story. • Understand how Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph connect to God’s plan of redemption. • Help group members see God’s grace at work in the earliest stories of the Bible. • Trace God’s redemptive plan from the foundation of the world.
Gospel Foundations, Volume 4 Bible Study Book includes seven small-group sessions, applicable Scripture, “How to Use This Study,” and a group discussion guide. A vital component of a group member’s discipleship experience, this Bible Study Book includes personal-study activities. The Bible is not a collection of scattered stories and books. From cover to cover, the Bible is the story of God's plan to redeem sinners through Jesus—the gospel. Gospel Foundations tells that story. From the makers of The Gospel Project, this six-volume resource is comprehensive in scope yet concise enough to be completed in just one year. Each seven-session volume includes videos to help your group engage in discussion with a clear understanding of how each text fits into the storyline of Scripture. In The Coming Rescue, God’s people are enslaved once again, having forsaken the true God for idols made by human hands. But even though they run from Him, God continues to pursue them. In this volume, groups will learn how God pursued His people with a promise—the rescue from their captivity to sin, and the coming of their Redeemer. Session 1: God’s Faithful Love Session 2: God’s Continued Pursuit Session 3: God’s Uncompromising Judgment Session 4: God’s Enduring Hope Session 5: God’s Continued Strength Session 6: God’s Promised Restoration Session 7: God’s Eternal Plan Features: • Seven small-group sessions • Individual study opportunities for ongoing spiritual growth Benefits: • Know that God pursues those who are far from Him with grace. • Understand that God’s plans were never hindered by Israel’s disobedience. • Be confident in sharing the gospel because God is still pursuing people. • Know that our failings don’t put a stop to God’s plan to rescue people from all nations.
Gospel Foundations, Volume 5 Bible Study Book includes seven small-group sessions, applicable Scripture, “How to Use This Study,” and a group discussion guide. A vital component of a group member’s discipleship experience, this Bible Study Book includes personal-study activities. The Bible is not a collection of scattered stories and books. From cover to cover, the Bible is the story of God's plan to redeem sinners through Jesus—the gospel. Gospel Foundations tells that story. From the makers of The Gospel Project, this six-volume resource is comprehensive in scope yet concise enough to be completed in just one year. Each seven-session volume includes videos to help your group engage in discussion with a clear understanding of how each text fits into the storyline of Scripture. God With Us begins in the New Testament. God has been silent for 400 years, until, finally, an angel appears to a priest, a young girl, and a carpenter. It was time for God’s Rescuer to arrive. In this volume, groups will see how God’s plan of redemption culminated in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, the promised Rescuer—God Himself. Session 1: The Birth of Jesus Session 2: The Preparation of Jesus Session 3: The Miracles of Jesus Session 4: The Teachings of Jesus Session 5: The Crucifixion of Jesus Session 6: The Resurrection of Jesus Session 7: The Commission from Jesus Features: • Seven small-group sessions • Individual study opportunities for ongoing spiritual growth Benefits: • Learn how Jesus lived and died for us, completing the Law and taking our sin. • Helps groups see that Jesus has authority over all creation because He is God. • Be confident that in Christ, God’s love for you is complete. • Understand that our obedience isn’t to earn God’s favor but the response to God’s favor.
Gospel Foundations, Volume 6 Bible Study Book includes seven small-group sessions, applicable Scripture, “How to Use This Study,” and a group discussion guide. A vital component of a group member’s discipleship experience, this Bible Study Book includes personal-study activities. The Bible is not a collection of scattered stories and books. From cover to cover, the Bible is the story of God's plan to redeem sinners through Jesus—the gospel. Gospel Foundations tells that story. From the makers of The Gospel Project, this six-volume resource is comprehensive in scope yet concise enough to be completed in just one year. Each seven-session volume includes videos to help your group engage in discussion with a clear understanding of how each text fits into the storyline of Scripture. In The Kingdom on Earth, we continue in the New Testament and see that the gospel was on the move. The good news of God’s rescue of sinners spread from a handful of followers to a multinational movement‚ one people made from every tribe, tongue, and nation. In this volume, groups will see how God’s plan of redemption culminates not in an ending, but a new beginning—a new creation where God will live forever with His people. Session 1: The Spirit Comes Session 2: The Church is Scattered Session 3: The Gospel Expands Session 4: Saul is Saved Session 5: The Mission is Embraced Session 6: The Gospel is Clarified Session 7: The King Returns Features: • Seven small-group sessions • Individual study opportunities for ongoing spiritual growth Benefits: • Understand what motivated the New Testament church to live on mission. • Learn about the certain promise of the new creation, where sin and death will be no more. • Be equipped to continue the mission that began with the New Testament church. • Live confidently, knowing that the end of the story has already been written.
Intuitively written messages to bring a sense of peace, love and joy. They can be used for daily guidance or whenever you feel the need for some inspiration to help you walk the path of life. Whether the message is for yourself or for you to bring a piece of love and comfort to someone else, know that divine guidance from God and the angels will be with you. May your day be filled with love and blessings. Jenny x
It's time to start changing your life The universe is ready to give you what you want, if you're willing to make the right moves. Whether you dream of improving your health, career, finances or love life, the powerful practice of manifestation may just hold the key. This beginner's guide is here to explain what manifesting is, how it works, and the simple steps you can take to get started. Based on the law of attraction and the principle of visualization, the core methods and techniques in this book will help you identify and progress towards your goals, and maintain the momentum once you get going. Bring your aspirations into being and cultivate positive energy in all areas of your life by embracing and absorbing these insights: - Learn what manifestation is and isn't, and how it calls for your commitment - Discover the history of manifestation, how it has evolved and why it's become so popular - Find out how to tailor manifestation practices to land a dream job, find your soulmate or nurture your physical well-being - Understand the value of the concepts of intention, vibration and visualization - Grasp the meanings and methods behind common manifesting phrases such as "ask, believe, receive" and "ask the universe" |
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