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Niksen: Embracing the Dutch Art of Doing Nothing
by Olga MeckingThe Dutch people are some of the happiest in the world. Their secret? They are masters of niksen, or the art of doing nothing. Niksen is not a form of meditation, nor is it a state of laziness or boredom. It&’s not scrolling through social media, or wondering what you&’re going to cook for dinner. Rather, to niks is to make a conscious choice to sit back, let go, and do nothing at all. With this book, learn how to do nothing in the most important areas of your life, such as:AT HOME: Find a comfy nook and sit. No technology or other distractions. AT WORK: Stare at your computer. Take in the view from your office. Close your eyes.IN PUBLIC: Forget waiting for the bus, enjoy some relaxing niksen time.Backed with advice from the world&’s leading experts on happiness and productivity, this book examines the underlying science behind niksen and how doing less can often yield so much more. Perfect for anyone who feels overwhelmed, burnt out, or exhausted, NIKSEN does not tell you to work harder. Instead, it shows you how to take a break from all the busyness while giving you sincere, heartfelt permission to do nothing.
Nine Days of Eternity: An Extraordinary Near-Death Experience That Teaches Us About Life and Beyond
by Anke EvertzTHE INTERNATIONAL BEST-SELLER. Read the incredible account of one woman's near-death experience and discover an enlightening perspective on life, freedom, consciousness, and purpose.When Anke Evertz is suddenly engulfed in flames in front of her fireplace, she thinks she's going to die. She knows that the worst is about to happen and there's nothing she can do to stop it. But instead of panicking, a deep serenity washes over her. What happens next is astounding.Anke leaves her burning body and watches from the outside as she's rushed to hospital and put into an induced coma for nine days. Her relatives and doctors fear the worst. What they don't know is that Anke is on the most miraculous journey of her life. In spiritual worlds, beyond time and space, she's being given the answers to all of her questions.Nine Days of Eternity is an incredible account of an almost unimaginable adventure between life and death, and a wake-up call for everyone who wants to live a fulfilled and connected life. Through her story, Anke will show you how to recognize your boundless creative power, understand your divine nature and true purpose, and see every day as a miracle.
Nine Designs for Inner Peace: The Ultimate Guide to Meditating with Color, Shape, and Sound
by Sarah Tomlinson Dr Robert SvobodaA complete guide to creating planetary yantras to access their healing and centering benefits • Provides easy-to-follow instructions to create the yantras • Serves as an introduction to active meditation, which focuses the mind while the body is engaged in a meditative activity The tantric art of drawing or painting the nine designs known as yantras is an ancient practice of active meditation that releases positive healing and centering effects. Each of the nine designs corresponds to one of the nine qualities of body and mind essential to well-being: radiance, nourishment, passion, intellect, expansion, bliss, organization, uniqueness, and spirituality. From the basic elements of the square, the circle, and the triangle, dynamic visual meditations unfold as the practitioner works clockwise from the outer elements inward toward the central point of stillness, or bindu, the source of happiness within. An accompanying mantra is recited while preparing each yantra to fully engage the senses in the meditative process.Creating the design that “speaks” most to the practitioner enables its unique healing quality to be transmitted. For example, working on the yantra named “Radiance” cultivates optimism and the self-confidence to succeed in one’s endeavors, while “radiating,” or imparting, one’s inner light to others.This workbook provides an important resource for active meditation, a practice revered for its effectiveness in revealing the spiritual underpinnings of everyday life. The active participation of the body in meditation while creating the nine planetary yantras raises to the level of spiritual ritual the practitioner’s intention toward wakefulness and gives access to profound states of healing integration.
Nine Lives: In Search of the Sacred in Modern India (Vintage Departures Ser.)
by William DalrympleThree brothers from a remote village in the Himalayas are driven by poverty to become monks. One becomes a famous masked dancer; the second an accomplished player of the Tibetan temple trumpet; and the third a great Buddhist scholar. A Jain nun tests her powers of detachment as she watches her best friend ritually starve herself to death. A woman leaves her middle class family in Calcutta and her job in a jute factory, only to find unexpected love and fulfillment living as a tantric in a skull-filled hut in remote a cremation ground. A prison warder from Kerala becomes for two months of the year a temple dancer and is worshipped as an incarnate deity; then, at the end of February each year, he returns to prison. An idol maker, the thirty-fifth of a long line of sculptors going back to the legendary Chola bronze makers, regards creating Gods as one of the holiest callings in India, but has to reconcile himself to his son who only wants to study computer engineering. An illiterate goat herd from Rajasthan keeps alive an ancient 200,000-stanza sacred epic that he, virtually alone, still knows by heart. A devadasi - or temple prostitute - initially resists her own initiation into sex work, yet pushes both her daughters into a trade she regards as a sacred calling. Nine people, nine lives. Each one taking a different religious path, each one an unforgettable story. Exquisite and mesmerizing, and told with an almost biblical simplicity, William Dalrymple's first travel book in a decade explores how traditional forms of religious life in South Asia have been transformed in the vortex of the region's rapid change. Nine Lives is a distillation of twenty-five years of exploring India and writing about its religious traditions, taking you deep into worlds that you would never have imagined even existed.
Nine Months and a Day
by Adrienne B. LiebermanAn essential companion to pregnancy, labor, and delivery.
Nine Months: Before a Baby Is Born
by Miranda PaulJoin a family of three who spend nine whole months waiting, from a frosty winter through a sun-dappled summer, until finally . . . a baby is here.A Boston Globe - Horn Book Honor RecipientAn NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book for StudentsA Capitol Choices Noteworthy TitleA soon-to-be big sister and her parents prepare for the arrival of a new baby in the family. Alternating panels depict what the family is experiencing in tandem with how the baby is growing, spanning everything from receiving the news about the new baby to the excitement of its arrival. In this pregnancy book unlike any other one out there, watch what's actually happening through meticulously detailed, actual size illustrations, perfectly paired with a lyrical yet informative text, and culminating in a warm, joyful birth scene. Complete with backmatter that includes an elaboration on pregnancy, a list of amazing things babies can do before they're born, and more, Miranda Paul and Caldecott Medalist Jason Chin deliver another spectacular nonfiction picture book.A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the YearA Horn Book Best Book of the YearA Bank Street Best Book of the Year - Outstanding Merit
Nine Ways to Charm a Dryad: A Magical Adventure to Connect with the Spirit of Trees
by Penny BillingtonEnchant Your Life through the Friendship of Tree SpiritsRevel in the beauty of nature and rediscover your sense of wonder as you build a profound magical relationship with a dryad—the spirit or life force of a tree. Through meditations, exercises, writing prompts, and art projects, Penny Billington shows how to connect with some of the greatest teachers and healers of the natural world. Anyone, regardless of background or belief system, can discover how to sense a tree's aura, breathe with the landscape, and explore the secrets of exchanging gifts. Filled with whimsical drawings by Meraylah Allwood, this delightful guide also provides options for people with outdoor or mobility restrictions. Whether you want to live a more enchanted life or learn from the resilience of our wise companions, Nine Ways to Charm a Dryad will help you manifest the energy of the trees from roots to crown.
Nineteenth-Century Narratives of Contagion: 'Our Feverish Contact' (Routledge Studies in Nineteenth Century Literature #Vol. 1)
by Allan Conrad ChristensenThis intriguing book examines the ways contagion - or disease - inform and shape a wide variety of nineteenth century texts and contexts. Christiensen dissects the cultural assumptions concerning disease, health, impurity and so on before exploring different perspectives on key themes such as plague, nursing and the hospital environment and focusing on certain key texts including Dicken's Bleak House, Gaskell's Ruth, and Zola's Le Docteur Pascal.
Ninety Days: A Memoir of Recovery
by Bill CleggThe goal is ninety. Just ninety clean and sober days to loosen the hold of the addiction that caused Bill Clegg to lose everything. With six weeks of his most recent rehab behind him he returns to New York and attends two or three meetings each day. It is in these refuges that he befriends essential allies including Polly, who struggles daily with her own cycle of recovery and relapse, and the seemingly unshakably sober Asa. At first, the support is not enough: Clegg relapses with only three days left. Written with uncompromised immediacy, NINETY DAYS begins where Portrait of an Addict as a Young Man ends-and tells the wrenching story Clegg's battle to reclaim his life. As any recovering addict knows, hitting rock bottom is just the beginning.
Ninja Foodi Grill Complete Keto Cookbook: 75 Low-Carb Recipes for Indoor Grilling and Air Frying
by Kate JaramilloMake going keto a snap with the power of the Ninja® Foodi™ Grill Keto doesn't get much better—or easier—than with delicious meats and veggies grilled up in the comfort of your kitchen. The Ninja Foodi Grill Complete Keto Cookbook helps you keep your carbs low and your healthy fats high with a collection of satisfying indoor grilling recipes perfect for chefs of all skill levels. The Ninja Foodi Grill Complete Keto Cookbook features: Ninja Foodi Grill guides—Learn how to use the Ninja Foodi Grill's many features, get expert tips for cooking with it, and more. Low-carb grilling—Find out how you can cook delicious, keto-compatible dishes that feature all the rich flavors of outdoor grilling without ever having to leave your kitchen. Nutrition at a glance—Simplify sticking to your diet with easy-to-read nutrition facts for every recipe, including essential macronutrient information. Combine the power of the Ninja Foodi Grill with the health benefits of keto for truly satisfying meals.
Ninja® Foodi™ Pressure Cooker Complete Keto Cookbook: 75 Recipes for a Healthy, Low Carb Diet
by Megan Flynn PetersonThe official guide to going keto with your Ninja® Foodi™ Pressure CookerDiscover how easy eating keto can be. The Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker Complete Keto Cookbook makes sticking to this delicious, but sometimes difficult, diet a breeze.This official cookbook for the Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker is packed with simple and tasty recipes that will keep your carbs low, your fats high, and your body in ketosis. You'll also get plenty of basic diet and cooking help, including weekly meal plans, shopping lists, cook time charts, and measurement conversions.This unique keto diet cookbook includes:Official Ninja guidance—Get absolutely all the info you need to succeed, from ideal accessories and appliance explanations to keto diet essentials.Keto made simple—Keep your time in the kitchen short with recipes that offer minimal prep, limited cooking steps, and quick cleanup.Beginner-friendly recipes—Whether you're a novice home cook or a kitchen veteran, this ketogenic diet cookbook works for everyone.Find out just how easy sticking to a ketogenic diet can be when you pair it with the official keto cookbook for the Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker.
Nirvana in a Nutshell: 157 Zen Meditations
by Scott ShawMeditations to help you stop seeking inner peace—and start experiencing it instead. Nirvana is not to be found in the fulfillment of endless desires, the analysis of profound thoughts, or even hours, days, or years of meditative contemplation. In fact, it is the very act of seeking to obtain happiness, peace, and enlightenment that keeps them out of reach. Nirvana in a Nutshell offers 157 Zen meditations to help you discover what you might be doing (or not doing) in your life to sabotage your goal of reaching inner peace, your own personal paradise. But, as Scott Shaw explains, a desire for Nirvana is like any other desire—a cause of suffering. Let go of the quest and become that which you truly seek and you will find your own Nirvana.
Nirvana's Children
by RanulfoHis dad named him Napoleon, hoping he'd conquer the world -- or something. Though his world has been a disappointing place. After fifteen years, Napoleon busts out and takes to the streets. He's hoping to find something real, something unspoiled by adults. But the streets are just aching to eat him alive, and Luna Park won't stop laughing in his face. He orbits a gang leader who wants to start Armageddon downtown. He falls hard for Sammie, an astro-chick always en route to the moon. Mr. Bones, with his scythe and hood, taunts him at every corner, and the only way Napoleon can survive is to stay sane in this world gone mad. The trouble is, what happens if it's all the reverse?
Nirvana: The Last Nightmare
by Osho Osho International FoundationNirvana has become an idealized word associated with the juxtaposition of a cult rock celebrity who died before his time and a vague new age version of Eastern religion. An altered state to be hoped for, but likely unattainable, reinforcing that all too familiar uneasiness associated with never being able to have what we truly desire in life.Osho masterfully brings this internal state of tension to the surface and through the use of five beautiful Zen stories examines, unravels and reveals the meaning of nirvana. By absorbing without interpreting, making a decision without worrying if it is the right one, or surrendering to each moment, it is possible to come to a point where we simply drop through the manifestations of the ego. In that moment, living an ordinary life becomes an extraordinary delight.
Nitty-Gritty Grossology: Over 101 Disgusting Facts! (Grossology)
by Sylvia BranzeiDig deep into all things disgusting with more than 101 revoltingly fun facts! Perfect for fans of the Weird But True! series.Gross stuff is all around us, and this little book is a great primer on all sorts of icky and interesting information. Discover details about foul things like pee, the pooping habits of various animals, and more.From farts to tapeworms to scabs (oh my!), what&’s gross has never been so fun!
Njuta: Enjoy, Delight In: The Swedish Art of Savoring the Moment
by Niki BrantmarkDo you aspire to live a more peaceful, intentional life of mindfulness, positivity, and gratitude? Njuta (pronounced “nyutah”), which means “enjoy” or “delight in,” is the Swedish art of savoring the moment. Focused on finding happiness in even the smallest things, njuta can be applied to every area of life: Daily ritualsCreating a comfortable homeNature and friluftsliv (open-air life)Meal times and fika (coffee breaks) Adapting to the seasonsCelebrations with family and friends From relishing a quiet moment of comfort to enjoying the beauty of nature or even just reveling in the deliciousness of a favorite snack, you too can do like the Swedes and open your eyes to all of life’s pleasures, no matter how simple. Niki Brantmark, founder of the popular blog My Scandinavian Home, offers easy-to-follow how-to’s, practical lists of tips and tricks, and unique insights into the most fascinating aspects of Swedish culture, from morning dips to Christmas crafting. Njuta is the ultimate guide to rejoicing in the moment, anytime and anywhere.
No Bake Makery: More Than 80 Two-Bite Treats Made with Lovin', Not an Oven
by Cristina Suarez KrumsickWhat's the easiest way to make delicious and adorable desserts? Without an oven!That's NO BAKE MAKERY-all of the fun, but none of the fuss. These creative, two-bite treats of all kinds are impossible for anyone to resist-on any occasion. In addition to tips for perfecting your technique, ideas for decorating, and sidebar recipes, Cristina Suarez Krumsick serves up simple step-by-step instructions for her favorite no-bakems, from Cinnamon & Spice Bark, Bite o' Joe Truffles, and Key Lime Pie to Mintamelon Pops, Applesauce Cake, Fluffy Cracker Cookies, and beyond!They're all cute. They're all bursting with flavor. And you don't need an oven to make any of them. in this book!
No Contest: The Case Against Competition (Revised Edition)
by Alfie KohnKohn makes a sound argument against competition, and in favor of cooperation, as a healthy approach to social behavior.
No Crumbs Left: Recipes for Everyday Food Made Marvelous
by Teri TurnerThe best-selling cookbook with delicious and healthful recipes from the beloved blog NoCrumbsLeft.com–fully endorsed by Whole30 As millions of people know, one of the toughest things about completing the Whole30 is figuring out what to eat next, the other 335 days of the year. Teri Turner, creator of No Crumbs Left, has healthful and great tasting answers. Food is Teri&’s love language, and her approach to getting people into the kitchen, rolling up their sleeves, and cooking is contagious. &“Don&’t be afraid to fail: it&’s just food,&” is one of her mantras. Teri&’s passion is evident on every page of her first cookbook, as she leads readers through a discovery of new flavors and spice combinations and teaches people to trust their cooking instincts. Teri&’s recipes, most of which are gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, and Whole30 compliant, are what makes No Crumbs Left so unique. Simple and incredibly delicious dishes such as Pistachio Pesto Chicken Breast, Shrimp Pad Thai, and Spicy Pepperoncini Beef are on the dinner table quickly. The impossibly easy Sugar Snap Pea Salad features two of Teri&’s signature Magic Elixirs, Green Goddess Dressing and Smoky Pepitas, which are both made in advance and kept on hand to elevate countless meals. Her signature Marinated Red Onions, 999 Island Dressing, Gomasio, and Spicy Almond Sauce are true secret weapons. The Family chapter features the special recipes her own children grew up with and evoke home, love, and motherhood. Teri considers this book a love letter to her mother, and woven throughout are tips and favorite quotes to bring you right into her kitchen, where there is always an extra seat at the table.
No Crumbs Left: Whole30 Endorsed, Recipes for Everyday Food Made Marvelous
by Teri TurnerDelicious and healthful recipes from the beloved blog NoCrumbsLeft.com-fully endorsed by Whole30As millions of people know, one of the toughest things about completing the Whole30 is figuring out what to eat next, the other 335 days of the year. Teri Turner, creator of No Crumbs Left, has healthful and great tasting answers. Food is Teri's love language, and her approach to getting people into the kitchen, rolling up their sleeves, and cooking is contagious. "Don't be afraid to fail: it's just food," is one of her mantras. Teri's passion is evident on every page of her first cookbook, as she leads readers through a discovery of new flavors and spice combinations and teaches people to trust their cooking instincts. Teri's recipes, most of which are gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, and Whole30 compliant, are what makes No Crumbs Left so unique. Simple and incredibly delicious dishes such as Pistachio Pesto Chicken Breast, Shrimp Pad Thai, and Spicy Pepperoncini Beef are on the dinner table quickly. The impossibly easy Sugar Snap Pea Salad features two of Teri's signature Magic Elixirs, Green Goddess Dressing and Smoky Pepitas, which are both made in advance and kept on hand to elevate countless meals. Her signature Marinated Red Onions, 999 Island Dressing, Gomasio, and Spicy Almond Sauce are true secret weapons. The Family chapter features the special recipes her own children grew up with and evoke home, love, and motherhood. Teri considers this book a love letter to her mother, and woven throughout are tips and favorite quotes to bring you right into her kitchen, where there is always an extra seat at the table.
No Dawn without Darkness
by Dayna LorentzPerfect for fans of Life As We Knew It and Michael Grant's Gone--this conclusion to the No Safety in Numbers trilogy will make your heart race, your palms sweat, and will leave you wondering exactly what you'd be willing to sacrifice in order to survive. First--a bomb released a deadly flu virus and the entire mall was quarantined. Next--the medical teams evacuated and the windows were boarded up just before the virus mutated. Now--the power is out and the mall is thrown into darkness. Shay, Marco, Lexi, Ryan, and Ginger aren't the same people they were two weeks ago. Just like the virus, they've had to change in order to survive. And not all for the better. When no one can see your face, you can be anyone you want to be, and, when the doors finally open, they may not like what they've become. If you think it's silly to be afraid of the dark, you're wrong. Very wrong.
No Dawn without Darkness
by Dayna LorentzPerfect for fans of Life As We Knew It and Michael Grant's Gone--the conclusion to the thrilling No Safety in Numbers trilogy First--a bomb released a deadly flu virus and the entire mall was quarantined.Next--the medical teams evacuated and the windows were boarded up just before the virus mutated.Now--the power is out and the mall is thrown into darkness. Shay, Marco, Lexi, Ryan, and Ginger aren't the same people they were two weeks ago. Just like the virus, they've had to change in order to survive. And not all for the better. When no one can see your face, you can be anyone you want to be, and, when the doors finally open, they may not like what they've become.If you think it's silly to be afraid of the dark, you're wrong.Very wrong.
No Dragons for Tea: Fire Safety for Kids (and Dragons)
by Jean PendziwolWhile out for a walk with her mom, a little girl has the surprise of her life - she meets a real, live, fire-breathing dragon! Now this dragon is nothing to be afraid of - in fact, he's so friendly that she invites him home for tea. But their afternoon snack is suddenly interrupted when the dragon sneezes and sets the table ablaze. Luckily, the girl knows just what to do, and she teaches her new friend to be fire smart, too. With its funny, rhyming verse and spunky illustrations, No Dragons for Tea shows kids that learning about fire safety doesn't have to be scary. The story ends with "The Dragon's Fire Safety Rhyme" - a fun and easy way to remember what to do in case of fire.
No Easy Way Out
by Dayna LorentzThe sequel to No Safety in Numbers; a modern day Lord of the Flies for fans of apocalyptic thrillers It's Day 7 in the quarantined mall. The riot is over and the senator trapped inside is determined to end the chaos. Even with new rules, assigned jobs, and heightened security, she still needs to get the teen population under control. So she enlists Marco's help--allowing him to keep his stolen universal card key in exchange for spying on the very football players who are protecting him. But someone is working against the new systems, targeting the teens, and putting the entire mall in even more danger. Lexi, Marco, Ryan, and Shay believe their new alliances are sound. They are wrong. Who can be trusted? And who will be left to trust? The virus was just the beginning.
No Easy Way Out
by Dayna LorentzThe sequel to No Safety in Numbers; a modern day Lord of the Flies for fans of apocalyptic thrillersIt's Day 7 in the quarantined mall. The riot is over and the senator trapped inside is determined to end the chaos. Even with new rules, assigned jobs, and heightened security, she still needs to get the teen population under control. So she enlists Marco's help--allowing him to keep his stolen universal card key in exchange for spying on the very football players who are protecting him.But someone is working against the new systems, targeting the teens, and putting the entire mall in even more danger. Lexi, Marco, Ryan, and Shay believe their new alliances are sound.They are wrong. Who can be trusted? And who will be left to trust?The virus was just the beginning.