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Paddle Your Own Canoe: One Man's Fundamentals For Delicious Living
by Nick OffermanParks and Recreation actor Nick Offerman shares his humorous fulminations on life, manliness, meat, and much more in his first book. Growing a perfect moustache, grilling red meat, wooing a woman; who better to deliver this tutelage than the always charming, always manly Nick Offerman, best known as Parks and Recreation's Ron Swanson? Combining his trademark comic voice and very real expertise in woodworking; he runs his own woodshop; Paddle Your Own Canoe features tales from Offerman's childhood in small-town Minooka, Illinois. "I grew up literally in the middle of a cornfield"; to his theater days in Chicago, beginnings as a carpenter/actor and the hilarious and magnificent seduction of his now-wife Megan Mullally. It also offers hard-bitten battle strategies in the arenas of manliness, love, style, religion, woodworking, and outdoor recreation, among many other savory entrees. A mix of amusing anecdotes, opinionated lessons and rants, sprinkled with offbeat gaiety, Paddle Your Own Canoe will not only tickle readers pink but may also rouse them to put down their smart phones, study a few sycamore leaves, and maybe even hand craft (and paddle) their own canoes.
Pagan Dreaming: The Magic Of Altered Consciousness
by Nimue BrownMixing the pragmatic and the spiritual, /Pagan Dreaming/ goes far beyond the standard dream dictionary to offer instead a range of ways for making dreaming a meaningful part of your spiritual life. Exploring symbolism, the physical implications of dreaming, dreaming as learning and problem solving it then places the spiritual dimension of dreams in a context that will help readers go beyond x=y interpretations towards something that will enrich and re-wild their lives. The book includes an array of techniques for working consciously with dreams and developing a Pagan spiritual practice around dreaming.
Pagan Portal-Zen Druidry: Living a Natural Life, With Full Awareness
by Joanna van HoevenTaking both Zen and Druidry and embracing them into your life can be a wonderful and ongoing process of discovery, not only of the self but of the entire world around you. Looking at ourselves and at the natural world around us, we realise that everything is in constant change and flux - like waves on the ocean, they are all part of one thing that is made up of everything. Even after the wave has crashed upon the shore, the ocean is still there, the wave is still there - it has merely changed its form. The aim of this text is to show how Zen teachings and Druidry can combine to create a peaceful life path that is completely and utterly dedicated to the here and now, to the earth and her rhythms, and to the flow that is life itself.
Pagan Portals - Blacksmith Gods: Myths, Magicians & Folklore
by Pete JenningsBlacksmith Gods is a unique compendium of fascinating facts, fantasy and mystery relating to that universal archetype, the blacksmith. Covering many countries and cultures the book explores charming folk tales and customs alongside the often cruel myths of the metal-working Gods. Discover the mysterious magic associated with them and their craft, from pre-history to the modern age.
Pagan Portals - Dancing with Nemetona: A Druid's Exploration of Sanctuary and Sacred Space
by Joanna van HoevenNemetona is an ancient goddess whose song is heard deep within the earth and also deep within the human soul. She is the Lady of Sanctuary, of Sacred Groves and Sacred Spaces. She is present within the home, within our sacred groves, our rites and in all the spaces that we hold dear to our hearts. She also lies within, allowing us to feel at ease wherever we are in the world through her energy of holding, of transformation. She holds the stillness and quiet of a perfect day; she is the stillness at the end of it, when the blackbird sings to the dusk. She is the energy of sacred space, where we can stretch out our souls and truly come alive, to be who we wish to be, filled with the magic of potential. Rediscover this ancient goddess and dance with a Druid to the songs of Nemetona. Learn how to reconnect with this goddess in ritual, songs, chants, meditation and more.
Pagan Portals - Harvest Home: How to Survive (and Enjoy) the Autumnal Festivals
by Melusine DracoIn the good old days, the harvest festivals began in August (Lunasa - &‘beginning of harvest&’) followed by September (Meán Fómhair) and October (Deireadh Fómhair) - translated as &‘middle of harvest&’ and &‘end of harvest&’ respectively. Harvest was one of the most sacred times of the pagan year and the Harvest Home or &‘in-gathering&’ was a community observance at the end of the harvest to celebrate and give thanks for the bounty. Celebrating the harvest is still the holiest time of the Craft year and Lammas celebrates the coming of harvest-tide with its decoration of corn sheaves, fancy loaves, berries and fruits - all leading up to the Autumnal Equinox (or Michaelmas) that marked its zenith with the eating of the traditional goose and the raucous festivities of the community harvest suppers and country fairs.
Pagan Portals - Hekate: A Devotional
by Vivienne MossThe Goddess of Witches, Queen of Shades and Shadows, and the ever-eternal Dark Muse – Hekate, Fair Queen of the Shadow-Lands, haunts the pages of this poetic devotional, enchanting those who love Her with the charm only this Dark Goddess can bring. Join in the journey as we meet Hekate, Queen of Sorcery, in the realms of Dream and Enchantment, weaving magic through the Worlds – Seen and Unseen. We take flight to the Lands Eternal in this part devotional, part grimoire and learn how to venerate this Great Goddess of antiquity and connect with the Spirits of the Shadow-Lands…
Pagan Portals - Hoodoo: Folk Magic
by Rachel PattersonPagan Portals -- Hoodoo is an introduction to the magical art, detailing what Hoodoo is and how to work with it as well as offering recipes and other ideas. The book details the author's personal experiences with Hoodoo, deities, beliefs and the magical practices along with information on various Hoodoo crafts - bottle spells, foot track magic, crossroads magic, powders, spiritual washes and much more.
Pagan Portals - Intuitive Magic Practice
by Natalia Clarke'Great book! Trusting in your intuition is, I believe, key to working good magic. Learning how to trust it can be difficult. Natalia Clarke leads you through the process step by step with information, personal experience and exercises. Everything you need to take you on your own intuition discovery journey.' Rachel Patterson, author of Witchcraft into the Wilds, Grimoire of a Kitchen Witch and the Kitchen Witchcraft seriesA guide and companion on an individual journey to true self-empowerment through reclaiming the power of intuition, this book celebrates who you are, utilizes intuition, nature principles and elements, and puts YOU and your magical practice at the centre. Aimed at beginners, Pagan Portals - Intuitive Magic Practice is easy to follow and will help you discover techniques, methods and practices you can adapt for your own magical practice.
Pagan Portals - Meditation
by Rachel PattersonAn introduction to the beautiful world of meditation... This book will take you on a journey giving hints and tips on how to meditate succesfully, breathing exercises, chants and visualisation tips. Also included are lovely meditation tea and incense blends, how to meditate with crystals, make meditation beads and a whole host of guided meditations for you to experience. Together with introducing you to other meditation skills such as pathworking, shape shifting, astral travel and working with meditation to cleanse your chakras. The ability to bend into a pretzel shape and chant 'om' optional...
Pagan Portals - Persephone: Practicing the Art of Personal Power
by Robin CorakEmbark upon a powerful journey with Persephone, Queen of the Underworld and Goddess of Spring, as she helps you to discover your personal power and take control of your life. 'There is something for everyone in this book, which will be of interest to long-standing devotees of Persephone as well as those feeling newly-called to work with this powerful Goddess who helps us to walk a path of empowerment.' Jhenah Telyndru, founder of the Sisterhood of Avalon and author of Rhiannon: Great Queen of the Celtic Britons
Pagan Portals - Runes
by Kylie HolmesRunes are an ancient Scandinavian writing system. They have been used for hundreds of years as part of magical rituals, spells and foretelling the future and are steeped in mystery and secrecy. This book contains meanings of the twenty-four Runes, providing a simple and easy to follow guide for any aspiring Rune caster. Discover how to use this ancient form of divination as a tool for your own personal and spiritual growth. Learn how to make your own Rune set, cast and lay them out. This beginner's guide also encourages you to start a Rune Journal where you can record your ideas, interpretations and castings. Let your intuition guide you as you learn to connect with the energy of the Runes.
Pagan Portals - The Awen Alone: Walking the Path of the Solitary Druid
by Joanna van HoevenDruidry is a wonderful, spiritually fulfilling life path. Through the magic that is Druidry, we build deep and abiding relationships with the natural world around us, and through our connection to the natural environment we walk a path of truth, honour and service. We aim to immerse ourselves in the present moment, in the present environment, in order to share in the blessing that is the cycle of life. Throughout the ages, people have withdrawn from the world in order to connect more fully with it. This book is an introductory guide for those who wish to walk the Druid path alone, for however long a time. It is about exploration and connection with the natural world, and finding our place within it. It covers the basics of Druidry and how, when applied to the everyday life, enriches it with a sense of beauty, magic and mystery. This book is for those people who feel called to seek their own path, to use their wit and intelligence, compassion and honour to create their own tradition within Druidry.
Pagan Portals - The Inner-City Path: A Simple Pagan Guide to Well-Being and Awareness
by Melusine DracoPagan Portals - The Inner-City Path: A Simple Pagan Guide to Well-Being and Awareness was inspired by Chet Raymo&’s book of similar title that chronicled his own daily urban walk to work and his observing the seasonal changes with a scientist&’s curiosity. The Inner-City Path is written from a pagan perspective, for those times when we take to our local urban paths as part of our daily fitness regime or dog walk. It is based on several urban walks that have merged together over the years to make up a book of the seasons and offers a glimpse into the pagan mind-set that can find mystery under every leaf and rock along the way. A simple guide to achieving a sense of well-being and awareness.
Pagan Pregnancy
by Arin Murphy-HiscockWhen pregnant, you become the very essence of the Mother Goddess-she who transitions from maiden to mother. Embark on this sacred journey with special guided meditations, affirmations, and rituals. Designed to help you attune to the divine energies of childbearing,Passages: Pagan Pregnancyshows you how to: Prepare spiritually for this extraordinary time Conduct rituals to aide conception, safe pregnancy, and easy delivery Practice responsible magick during these critical nine months Deal with unexpected developments as well as miscarriage The first book of its kind,Pagan Pregnancyis the perfect companion to prepare you to take on the most magnificent-and magickal role of your life. Arin Murphy-Hiscockis the mother of one son. She is the author ofPower Spellcraft for Life, Solitary Wicca for Life, andThe Way of the Green Witch. She is the New Age consultant for Provenance Press, the Series Editor for the Passages series, a High Priestess within the Black Forest Clan, and has been active in the New Age community for more than ten years. She teaches a variety of workshops on topics such as designing rituals, spellcasting, and seasonal celebrations. She lives in Montreal, Canada.
Pain Erasure
by Bonnie Prudden"The amazing thing is that it works!" PREVENTION MAGAZINE Bonnie Prudden's revolutionary breakthrough in pain relief involves trigger points--tender areas where muscles have been damaged from falls, childhood ailments, poor posture, and the stresses of daily life. Requiring no special training or equipment, my therapy is a natural, simple technique that can be performed in the home. Illustrated with charts, photographs, and diagrams, Bonnie Prudden's step-by-step method has been hailed by doctors and patients across America for its extraordinary 95 percent success rate.
Pain Free Living for Drug Free People: A Guide to Pain Management in Recovery
by Joseph Moriarity Marvin D Seppala David P. MartinAn authoritative guide to pain control and pain medications for people in recoveryPeople in recovery who suffer from pain, whether it's acute, chronic, or the result of an ongoing condition such as cancer--face a special challenge. How can they use effective pain medications without triggering a relapse? Pain-Free Living for Drug-Free People is an information-packed guide to pain management in recovery and other issues related to pain control and addiction.
Pain Free for Life: The 6-Week Cure for Chronic Pain—Without Surgery or Drugs
by William Proctor Scott BradyMore than fifty million Americans suffer today from chronic pain. Dr. Scott Brady was one of them.Doctors told him he would live with his back pain for the rest of his life. Having exhausted all options offered by conventional medicine, Dr. Brady overcame his pain using a mind-body-spirit approach'in an incredible four weeks. In 2000, he founded the Brady Institute, where more than 80 percent of his patients have achieved 80-100 percent pain relief, without surgery or drugs. In Pain Free For Life, Dr. Brady sets a clear course for readers to diagnose what is really causing their pain 'autonomic overload syndrome, which is brought on by the repression of harmful negative emotions with profiles of pain-prone personalities and an innovative spiritual health inventory. He reveals the techniques behind his remarkably effective recovery plan, including the practice of depth journaling and prescriptions to boost the power of personal belief. Dr. Brady's approach has helped his patients overcome such conditions as chronic back pain, nagging neck and shoulder pain, migraine or tension headaches, muscle pain, irritable bowel syndrome, insomnia, and many other chronic pain-associated ailments. The principles and techniques described in Pain Free For Life will be illustrated by in-depth case studies. His proven 6-week program produces results in as little as thirty minutes a day.
Pain Free: The easy four-step method to reduce pain naturally
by Mark StephensFOUR EASY STEPS TO NATURALLY MANAGE PAINMark Stephens, often called the Hypnotic Healer, developed the techniques in this book over the past three decades while helping thousands of individuals suffering from pain - and he can help you too.Chronic pain affects one in five adults, impacting mental health and overall quality of life. Despite trying various methods for relief, many people continue to live with pain every day. There is hope - a solution that lieswithin the power of your mind. Research has shown we can flip the pain switch off and tap into a wonderful DOSE of Happy Healing Hormones.Mark's easy-to-follow Four-Step Pain-Free Method can be practised by anyone. Within these pages, you'll discover a proven combination of breathing exercises, meditation techniques, self-hypnosis scripts and memorable mantras, making it possible to manage and reduce emotional, acute and chronic pain. And don't worry if you think you can't be hypnotised or can't meditate, Mark has that covered.Pain Free is a simple step-by-step guide designed to help you navigate and overcome pain. This book aims to support you on your journey toward a healthier, happier and pain-free life. 'I am amazed by the simplicity of the four steps you teach within Pain Free. I have witnessed the results firsthand, and while it may seem like magic, there is a science behind these easy-to-learn techniques. Anyone who takes the time to read this book will surely experience a noticeable reduction in pain.' Debbie Graham, Registered NurseBy using this approach, you can discover how to gently soothe away your pain for good.Includes BONUS guided online sessions with Mark Stephens - QR code to access inside book
Pain Is Not What It Seems: The Guide to Understanding and Healing from Chronic Pain and Suffering
by Anita Hunt HickeyPain is Not What it Seems contains a treasure trove of scientific references supporting an astonishingly simple and transformative path to healing and well-being. While conventional Western medicine tends to treat the body and mind as separate entities, scientific evidence proves that physical, spiritual, and psychological aspects of self can affect one another on a profound level. Pain Is Not What It Seems explains the science that tells us that only when these deeper spiritual and emotional issues are addressed can true healing from suffering and pain begin. After thirty years treating military and civilian patients with chronic and acute pain and associated disorders, Dr. Hickey has shared profound wisdom and insights of the “secrets” behind how to heal from intractable complex pain, which—although published in scientific journals and books—is not taught to most doctors nor found in standard wellness curriculums. Her astonishingly simple and transformative program provides an easy-to-follow path to healing from suffering and pain that reaffirms what those suffering realize intrinsically: they are a whole person and need to be treated as such.
Pain Recovery
by Daniel Shiode Ph.D. Robert Hunter Frank J. Szabo Jr. Mel PohlWritten by a distinguished team of authors experienced in various areas of chronic pain management and addiction treatment, this comprehensive workbook was developed for anyone struggling with chronic pain and dependence on opioids or other painkillers. Based on a program that has proven highly successful in a treatment setting.
Pain Recovery for Families
by Daniel Shiode Ph.D. Robert Hunter Frank J. Szabo Jr. Mel PohlAn interactive guide to help family members of someone with chronic pain and problematic use of addictive substances. It explores the challenges of living with chronic pain and addiction in the family and offers ways to restore physical, mental, emotional and spiritual balance.
Pain and Addiction: A Challenging Co-Occurring Disorder
by Mel PohlThis e-book is drawn from a US Journal Training session Dr. Pohl presented in June of 2011. Dr. Pohl is a board-certified family practitioner, Vice President of Medical Affairs, and the Medical Director of Las Vegas Recovery Center (LRVC), the only private freestanding, medically managed inpatient detoxification and addiction treatment facility in Las Vegas.
Pain and Providence
by Joni Eareckson Tada"Human Pain wears a thousand guises," says Joni Eareckson Tada. If you experience chronic pain, you are not alone! 15-30% of people say they experience chronic pain daily. The Bible is not silent on God's people enduring pain. Dozens of passages in the Bible are written by biblical figures like David and Paul crying out to God.The bible teaches that:* Prayer is a powerful tool* How to break free from chronic pain* God is sovereign in your life and your circumstances
Pain-Wise
by Andrea Trescot David Kloth Francis RieglerChronic Pain Doesn't Have to be a Life Sentence! Suffering from chronic pain can be incredibly isolating and frustrating. Visiting doctor after doctor can leave you feeling as if there is no treatment for your pain. If you or a loved one is suffering from chronic pain, this book can be a first step to understanding treatments that can help manage pain. Though doctors have tried to treat patients in pain throughout history, more recently, focused training and certification in pain medicine has resulted in the emergence of a new specialty designed to help people suffering from chronic pain. Pain-Wise also includes expert advice on:* Identifying what parts of your body are in pain, using a simple anatomy guide* How to choose a pain specialist that is right for you* Getting the most out of your doctor's visits* Basic explanations of common interventional pain management techniques* How to follow-up on treatment. Written by three doctors with years of experience in pain management, Pain-Wise is a patient's guide to simplifying the confusing and often overwhelming process of finding treatment for chronic pain. It will teach you the basics of how pain works, explain different interventional pain therapies in layman's terms, and help you find a doctor that can manage, and potentially relieve, your chronic suffering.