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Beastworld: Terrifying Monsters and Mythical Beasts

by S.A. Caldwell

Step into a world of fascinating, mystical and terrifying beasts from around the globe. Join fearless beast hunter S.A. Caldwell as she tracks down the most elusive creatures from ancient myths, strange sightings and folklore. Follow her to a Gorgon's lair, track down the yeti in the Himalayas, find out what lies beneath the myth of the bogeyman and discover the Hydra's immortal head!

Becoming Elizabeth Arden: The Woman Behind the Global Beauty Empire

by Stacy A. Cordery

A sweeping biography of one of the most influential and successful business-women in American history, BECOMING ELIZABETH ARDEN opens the Red Door to a world of wealth, glamor, and the profitable business of beautyElizabeth Arden was a household name on six continents and a millionaire several times over before her death in 1966. Arden counted British royalty and social elites from the overlapping worlds of New York, Hollywood, London, and Paris among her clients. She revolutionized skin care and cosmetics, making it acceptable for all women to embrace glamour and wear makeup—not just actresses and prostitutes. She created a successful international business empire before women gained the vote and at a time when virtually no woman owned or ran a national company. She developed the first luxury spa and insisted on a holistic understanding of health and beauty. Unconventional and driven, Arden fervently believed that every woman could be beautiful.Acclaimed biographer Stacy Cordery does full justice to one of America&’s greatest entrepreneurs. Canadian-born Florence Nightingale Graham turned herself into Elizabeth Arden, using her uncanny sense of the possible to take full advantage of everything New York City offered, building her company and becoming one with her brand. In an astounding rags-to-riches tale, Elizabeth Arden came to personify sophistication and refinement. Her hard work and innovation made makeup, fitness, and style not only acceptable but de rigueur. Arden prospered throughout the Depression, reimagined women&’s needs during two World Wars, and by pioneering new approaches to marketing and advertising, ushered beauty into the modern era. Cordery delivers a compelling picture of a modern CEO whose career provides a model for aspiring businesses to this day.

Becomings: Pregnancy, Phenomenology, and Postmodern Dance (ISSN)

by Johanna Kirk

This book explores postmodern choreographic engagements of pregnant bodies in the US over the last 70 years.Johanna Kirk discusses how choreographers negotiate identification with the look of their pregnant bodies to maintain a sense of integrity as artists and to control representations of their gender and physical abilities while pregnant. Across chapters, the artists discussed include Anna Halprin, Trisha Brown, Twyla Tharp, Sandy Jamrog, Jane Comfort, Jody Oberfelder, Jawole Willa Jo Zollar, Miguel Gutiérrez, Yanira Castro, Noémie LaFrance, and Meg Foley. By presenting their bodies in performance, these artists demonstrate how their experiences surrounding pregnancy intersect not only with their artform and its history but also with their personal experiences of race, gender, and sexual identification. In these pages, Johanna Kirk argues that choreography offers them tools that are alternative to medicine (or other forms of social representation) for understanding what/how pregnant bodies do and feel and what they can mean for individuals and their communities. The works within these chapters invite readers to see dancing bodies and pregnant bodies in new ways and for their potential to manifest new possibilities.This study will be of great interest to students and scholars exploring dance, theatre and performance, race, and gender.

The Beginner's Guide to Crystal Healing

by Shirley O'Donoghue

• Explains how to choose your crystals and cleanse them, how to energize and charge them, as well as how to get to know your crystals and attune to them• Explores the correspondences between gemstones and colors and discusses the effects of crystals on the chakras, the meridians, and the aura• Reveals how to craft crystal essences, heal animals with gemstones, work with crystal grids, and combine crystal therapy with ancestral healing, Reiki, reflexology, acupuncture, and massageIn this full-color guide that is filled with explanatory diagrams and step-by-step photographic instructions, Shirley O&’Donoghue shares the basics of crystal healing, enabling anyone to learn to use crystals for self-healing, energy work, and spiritual growth.The author explains how to choose your crystals and cleanse them, how to energize and charge them, and how to get to know your crystals and attune to them. Examining the correspondences between stones and colors, she looks at how to use crystals in color therapy and how to work with color to create crystal mandalas. She discusses the effects of crystals on the chakras, the meridians, and the aura and explains how to craft your own gem essences and how to identify and deal with toxic crystals. She looks at the relationship between crystals and astrology, numerology, and sacred geometry—providing several crystal grid layouts—as well as how to use gemstones for connecting with spirit guides, angels, and ascended masters. The author also explores techniques for using crystals for healing animals, for ancestral healing, and for combining crystals with other healing modalities, including Reiki, reflexology, acupuncture, and massage.This comprehensive guide also includes a directory of more than 20 common crystals and stones, enabling you to begin your crystal healing journey right away.

Being Peace

by Thich Nhat Hanh

THE BELOVED SPIRITUAL CLASSIC: A timeless introduction to Thich Nhat Hanh&’s most important teachings, revealing the connection between peace in oneself and peace in the world.Now updated with a foreword from Dr. Jane Goodall!One of Thich Nhat Hanh&’s first books published in the United States, Being Peace was intended for peace activists and as a commentary on the peace movement of the time. Now translated into more than 30 languages and with half a million copies sold, it has since become an indispensable guide for anyone concerned about the state of the world and the quality of our lives. Thay&’s message of &“being peace in order to make more peace&” is more relevant than ever. Being Peace contains Thich Nhat Hanh&’s key practices and is filled with practical suggestions for how to create a more peaceful world &“right in the moment we are alive.&” Many of the hallmarks of Thich Nhat Hanh appear here for the first time, in his trademark clear and steady style. Now featuring a foreword from Dr. Jane Goodall, this beautiful, newly revised edition is the perfect starting point for those who are getting their first introduction to Buddhism as well as a must-have for those already engaged in the tradition.

Being with Busyness: Zen Ways to Transform Overwhelm and Burnout

by Brother Phap Huu Jo Confino

Navigate burnout, relieve stress, and reconnect with your inner joy with mindfulness and compassion practices inspired by Zen master Thich Nhat HanhIn this fast-paced, complex world, how do we uphold our ideals without burning out? How can we remain open and vulnerable while also ensuring our safety and protection? Zen Buddhist monk Brother Phap Huu and journalist and leadership coach Jo Confino examine the modern diseases of busyness, overwhelm, and burnout, and how the power of mindfulness and compassion can help us when we run out of energy and inspiration toProcess sufferingRegain balanceSet healthy boundaries Rest and nourish ourselvesBring back more happiness and joy in our livesPhap Huu and Jo Confino also offer ways to practice the authentic, loving, and courageous communication needed to break through and transform stressful situations in relationships at work and home. With examples drawn from real life on the spiritual road, they share candid stories, timeless wisdom, and the simple yet effective practices they follow daily for a dynamic and balanced way of life.

Bergson and Freedom: The Creation of the New Within the Flow of Duration (Palgrave Perspectives on Process Philosophy)

by Brian Macallan

This book provides the first full length treatment of the nature and function of freedom within the work of Henri Bergson. It does so while also introducing Bergson’s key ideas and major works. It explores Bergson through the lens of freedom, while at the same time showing how Bergson’s work might engage with current challenges. It does this by examining the four major works of Bergson, highlighting how freedom can be conceived in each text and how Bergson addresses key freedom problematics in those works. It offers a definition of freedom in Bergson as the “creation of the new within the flow of duration.” What emerges, is that freedom remains crucial for Bergson beyond the obvious treatment of freedom directly in Time and Free Will. Free will, memory, evolution, religion, and morality are major themes for Bergson. Moreover, there are particular freedom problematics concerning each of those themes that illustrate the central importance of freedom in Bergson. These include determinism, dualism, materialism, mechanism, finalism, and the notion of the open and closed.

The Best Seat in the Universe: A Simple Guide to Navigate Life – a magical self-help story about finding yourself, discovering your purpose, and embracing the art of living

by Grahame Anderson

Navigate life with The Best Seat in The Universe - the uplifting, life-changing story that has already helped tens of thousands of people discover it's never too late to change direction and improve your life. Everyone has a turning point in their life; I suspect you will not be an exception. Your life trundles along as normal until one day you have a realisation. You experience an awakening, a moment of clarity that grabs you by the collar and gives you a good shake. It's in this moment you will come to an understanding that your life is no longer acceptable as it is.Is this your moment?A simple approach to overcome fear and change your life.Grahame Anderson shares his unique approach using a powerful story that reveals a profound simplicity that will help you reset your life.This beautifully woven story begins at the bedside of a dying man who, in his final breath, accidentally pulls his grandson into the afterlife with him. No angels or choirs await him and the bright light he expected was something else completely.They embark on a behind-the-scenes look at life and observe firsthand the everyday situations we all face. They explore the beauty of life, the complexities of family, how to take control of your destiny and how to make sure it feels true to you at every step. As the old man and his grandson delve deeper into this world beyond the veil, they learn the importance of love, conquering self-doubt, understanding the balance of life and more importantly, they learn the beauty in death. They are both given a chance to change the world before travelling to their ultimate destination, the Best Seat in the Universe.This simple narrative will help you to follow your dreams, rediscover your purpose, transform your life journey, and head towards the true destiny you've always longed for.In The Best Seat in the Universe, you'll discover:- How to take decisive action and control your life- A simple method to create an easy-to-follow new life plan- That strengthening your knowledge will reduce confusion- That transforming your thinking will reduce self-doubt- How to focus inwards to discover your own truth- And much more!Embrace change, combat imposter syndrome and cultivate positive vibes.The Best Seat in the Universe is a life-changing guide to help you embrace your authentic self. If you like inspirational stories and practical tips for everyday life, motivating messages, thought-provoking concepts and practical approaches, then you'll love this modern-day story packed with mindfulness, self-awareness and ideas for building resilience and inner strengthEmbrace the art of living fully and find inspiration in every page.

The Best Seat in the Universe: A Simple Guide to Navigate Life – a magical self-help story about finding yourself, discovering your purpose, and embracing the art of living

by Grahame Anderson

Navigate life with The Best Seat in The Universe - the uplifting, life-changing story that has already helped tens of thousands of people discover it's never too late to change direction and improve your life. Everyone has a turning point in their life; I suspect you will not be an exception. Your life trundles along as normal until one day you have a realisation. You experience an awakening, a moment of clarity that grabs you by the collar and gives you a good shake. It's in this moment you will come to an understanding that your life is no longer acceptable as it is.Is this your moment?A simple approach to overcome fear and change your life.Grahame Anderson shares his unique approach using a powerful story that reveals a profound simplicity that will help you reset your life.This beautifully woven story begins at the bedside of a dying man who, in his final breath, accidentally pulls his grandson into the afterlife with him. No angels or choirs await him and the bright light he expected was something else completely.They embark on a behind-the-scenes look at life and observe firsthand the everyday situations we all face. They explore the beauty of life, the complexities of family, how to take control of your destiny and how to make sure it feels true to you at every step. As the old man and his grandson delve deeper into this world beyond the veil, they learn the importance of love, conquering self-doubt, understanding the balance of life and more importantly, they learn the beauty in death. They are both given a chance to change the world before travelling to their ultimate destination, the Best Seat in the Universe.This simple narrative will help you to follow your dreams, rediscover your purpose, transform your life journey, and head towards the true destiny you've always longed for.In The Best Seat in the Universe, you'll discover:- How to take decisive action and control your life- A simple method to create an easy-to-follow new life plan- That strengthening your knowledge will reduce confusion- That transforming your thinking will reduce self-doubt- How to focus inwards to discover your own truth- And much more!Embrace change, combat imposter syndrome and cultivate positive vibes.The Best Seat in the Universe is a life-changing guide to help you embrace your authentic self. If you like inspirational stories and practical tips for everyday life, motivating messages, thought-provoking concepts and practical approaches, then you'll love this modern-day story packed with mindfulness, self-awareness and ideas for building resilience and inner strengthEmbrace the art of living fully and find inspiration in every page.

The Best Seat in the Universe: A Simple Guide to Navigate Life – a magical self-help story about finding yourself, discovering your purpose, and embracing the art of living

by Grahame Anderson

Navigate life with The Best Seat in The Universe - the uplifting, life-changing story that has already helped tens of thousands of people discover it's never too late to change direction and improve your life. Everyone has a turning point in their life; I suspect you will not be an exception. Your life trundles along as normal until one day you have a realisation. You experience an awakening, a moment of clarity that grabs you by the collar and gives you a good shake. It's in this moment you will come to an understanding that your life is no longer acceptable as it is.Is this your moment?A simple approach to overcome fear and change your life.Grahame Anderson shares his unique approach using a powerful story that reveals a profound simplicity that will help you reset your life.This beautifully woven story begins at the bedside of a dying man who, in his final breath, accidentally pulls his grandson into the afterlife with him. No angels or choirs await him and the bright light he expected was something else completely.They embark on a behind-the-scenes look at life and observe firsthand the everyday situations we all face. They explore the beauty of life, the complexities of family, how to take control of your destiny and how to make sure it feels true to you at every step. As the old man and his grandson delve deeper into this world beyond the veil, they learn the importance of love, conquering self-doubt, understanding the balance of life and more importantly, they learn the beauty in death. They are both given a chance to change the world before travelling to their ultimate destination, the Best Seat in the Universe.This simple narrative will help you to follow your dreams, rediscover your purpose, transform your life journey, and head towards the true destiny you've always longed for.In The Best Seat in the Universe, you'll discover:- How to take decisive action and control your life- A simple method to create an easy-to-follow new life plan- That strengthening your knowledge will reduce confusion- That transforming your thinking will reduce self-doubt- How to focus inwards to discover your own truth- And much more!Embrace change, combat imposter syndrome and cultivate positive vibes.The Best Seat in the Universe is a life-changing guide to help you embrace your authentic self. If you like inspirational stories and practical tips for everyday life, motivating messages, thought-provoking concepts and practical approaches, then you'll love this modern-day story packed with mindfulness, self-awareness and ideas for building resilience and inner strengthEmbrace the art of living fully and find inspiration in every page.

Better in Every Sense

by Norman Farb Zindel Segal

In a world obsessed by habits, this audiobook provides practical advice on how to break out of negative patterns and detrimental habits by fully engaging your senses.Some of us are getting by through super-efficient routines that, while they may have served us once, are not serving us now. There are others who suffer from addictions and patterns of negative thinking that too often spiral into depression. For others still, life has lost its spark or the well of creativity has run dry.In Sensible, Dr Zindel Segal and Dr Norman Farb - two distinguished neuroscientists - explain how to break out of negative patterns and habits by fully engaging our senses. This science-based audiobook features exercises and practical advice for us to develop resilience, well-being, health and creativity.(P)2024 Hodder & Stoughton Limited

Better in Every Sense

by Norman Farb Zindel Segal

For many of us life has stopped making sense. Super-efficient routines that once served us well now stress us out and a 'toughing it out' mindset is only compounding the problem.In Better in Every Sense, neuroscientist Norman Farb and clinical psychologist Zindel Segal reveal how the new science of sensation provides the key to doing things differently. By tuning into new and everyday sensations - from the feeling of our feet on a crowded street to the sound of birdsong in the park - we can engage our sensory network and boost our resilience, well-being, health and creativity.Grounded in decades of scientific research and filled with simple exercises and practical mental techniques for mastering the art of 'sense foraging', Better in Every Sense explores the power of sensory experience to liberate us from our negative thinking patterns and help us successfully handle all of life's challenges.A brilliant, user-friendly, and easy-to-implement framework explaining why intentionally tuning in to our senses and learning how to trust them and expand their repertoire in outside-the-box ways-what the authors call 'sense foraging'-is profoundly liberative and healing, revolutionary, and yet totally commonsensical. - Jon Kabat-ZinnWhen you are feeling stressed or stuck, how do you relate to your life? In Better in Every Sense the authors take us through the science of tools to get out of the 'house of habit' and offer ways to re-engage with your life. A wonderful new book by Norman Farb and Zindel Segal. Fascinating, thought-provoking, and so useful in these trying times. - Sharon Salzberg, author of Lovingkindness and Real LifeThese two highly trained and highly skilled professionals have got the chops - and the goods - to help you genuinely upgrade your life! - Dan Harris, author of 10% Happier

A Better Second Half: Dial Back Your Age to Live a Longer, Healthier, Happier Life

by Liz Earle

Liz Earle shows us how to future-proof our health in midlife and beyond using evidence-based techniques, ideas and wisdom accumulated over her years of experience in the wellbeing arena.We all know that midlife women are often hit the hardest of all health-wise, sandwiched between bringing up our families, juggling work and caring for ailing parents, and it is all too easy to lose sight of ourselves. But whatever stage or age you are there is hope and many ways to take back control of your health - physical, mental and emotional - and make yourself a priority rather than bottom of the to-do list. Liz Earle will sort the fads from the fiction in wellbeing and break through the noise that surrounds all the online advice that can overwhelm us. She has taken this mission to heart with her empowering new book A BETTER SECOND HALF. Part a retrospective of her life and part a brilliant, distillation of self-help, Liz puts forward what we need to do to live well and age well through midlife and beyond. Never shy of making her body a testing lab for new discoveries, Liz shares important information on the gut-brain axis, nutri-genomics, the efficacy of high intensity weight training, the pros and cons of low carb diets, biohacking techniques and much, much more.Liz Earle is one of the most-trusted voices in wellbeing today and here she shares her hard-won wisdom, practical advice and know-how that can turn the tide on those feelings of dejection and can have us heading into our second halves full of vigour and hope to live longer and better.

A Better Second Half: Dial Back Your Age to Live a Longer, Healthier, Happier Life

by Liz Earle

Liz Earle shows us how to future-proof our health in midlife and beyond using evidence-based techniques, ideas and wisdom accumulated over her years of experience in the wellbeing arena.We all know that midlife women are often hit the hardest of all health-wise, sandwiched between bringing up our families, juggling work and caring for ailing parents, and it is all too easy to lose sight of ourselves. But whatever stage or age you are there is hope and many ways to take back control of your health - physical, mental and emotional - and make yourself a priority rather than bottom of the to-do list. Liz Earle will sort the fads from the fiction in wellbeing and break through the noise that surrounds all the online advice that can overwhelm us. She has taken this mission to heart with her empowering new book A BETTER SECOND HALF. Part a retrospective of her life and part a brilliant, distillation of self-help, Liz puts forward what we need to do to live well and age well through midlife and beyond. Never shy of making her body a testing lab for new discoveries, Liz shares important information on the gut-brain axis, nutri-genomics, the efficacy of high intensity weight training, the pros and cons of low carb diets, biohacking techniques and much, much more.Liz Earle is one of the most-trusted voices in wellbeing today and here she shares her hard-won wisdom, practical advice and know-how that can turn the tide on those feelings of dejection and can have us heading into our second halves full of vigour and hope to live longer and better.

A Better Second Half: Dial Back Your Age to Live a Longer, Healthier, Happier Life. The Number 1 Sunday Times bestseller 2024

by Liz Earle

Live Better: Feel Better: Age Better.In A Better Second Half, Liz Earle shows us how to future-proof our health in midlife and beyond using evidence-based techniques, ideas and wisdom accumulated over her years of experience in the wellbeing arena.We all know that midlife women are often hit the hardest of all health-wise, sandwiched between bringing up our families, juggling work and caring for ailing parents, and it is all too easy to lose sight of ourselves. But whatever stage or age you are there is hope and many ways to take back control of your health - physical, mental and emotional - and make yourself a priority rather than bottom of the to-do list. Liz Earle sorts the fads from the fiction in wellbeing and breaks through the noise that surrounds all the online advice that can overwhelm us. She has taken this mission to heart with her empowering new book A BETTER SECOND HALF. Part a retrospective of her life and part a brilliant, distillation of self-help, Liz puts forward what we need to do to live well and age well through midlife and beyond. Never shy of making her body a testing lab for new discoveries, Liz shares important information on the gut-brain axis, nutri-genomics, the efficacy of high intensity weight training, the pros and cons of low carb diets, biohacking techniques and much, much more.Liz Earle is one of the most-trusted voices in wellbeing today and here she shares her hard-won wisdom, practical advice and know-how that can turn the tide on those feelings of dejection and can have us heading into our second halves full of vigour and hope to live longer and better.

Beyond Domestication: Empowering Your Physical, Mental, Emotional & Spiritual Well-Being Through Rewilding

by George Knight

Guides people through the principles of rewilding, basically tapping into our inner nature as humans, and how to apply them to how we live our lives to foster greater personal health, mindfulness and well-being.Rewilding as an ecological conservation concept is about restoring natural processes and wilderness areas with an emphasis on recreating an area's natural uncultivated state. Beyond Domestication takes it further by looking at how people live and to use rewilding tenets to provide beneficial effects on their lives.The main aim for the book is to help people to connect more closely with nature and themselves. To this end, the book introduces the Seven Practices of Well-Being as a guide to their rewilding journey and looking into how each plays a role in our personal health and well-being as well as our planet's:-Food - How important food and food production are to well-being; discussion on diets and the major kingdoms of food (plant, animal, fungi and bacteria).-Water - A prerequisite for life, this resource influences everything; discussion on drinking water, swimming, and our relationship with bodies of water in nature.-Air - With discussions on airbathing, active breathing as well as how climate and weather affects our mental health.-Sunlight - Explores humanity's origins and dependence on sunlight; discussions on vitamin D, photosynthesis, and living by the movements of sun.-Movement - Looks into our relationship with our body, how we move/walk, what and how we experience the outside world, sensory overload.-Mindfulness - Looks into our relationship with distractions/technology all around us, our ability to self-care and reset; discussion on mindset, productivity, visualization and gratitude.-Sleep - Reiterates the importance of "true rest" and being in touch with our natural circadian rhythm; explores our relationship with light/moonlight.Beyond Domestication seeks to demonstrate the importance of rewilding for the future of well-being, humanity and the sustainability of the planet.

Beyond Self-Defense: How to Say No, Set Boundaries, and Reclaim Your Agency--An empowering guide to s afety, risk assessment, and personal protection

by Shihan Michelle

A feminist-forward guide to setting boundaries, assessing safety, and defusing violence by a six-time karate world champion—tools and skills to build confidence, fight back, and live life on your own terms.Disclaimer: this is not your average self-defense book. As educator, martial artist, movement analyst, somatic therapist, and rape crisis advocate Shihan Michelle explains, &“Self-defense doesn&’t work to prevent assault; it&’s too late, you&’re in a fight.&” Instead, Michelle champions self-offense, a preventative personal protection strategy invested in defusing trouble before violence becomes necessary.Beyond Self-Defense empowers you to prevent and de-escalate violence without resorting to physical contact. Including personal stories, interactive practices, and reflective prompts, this practical, accessible, and timely handbook teaches you how to craft your own unique protection protocols. Topics include how to:Use your body weight to fend off attacksRecognize the emotional triggers of others before they escalateUnlearn common biases about safety and vulnerabilityUse space and time to get the upper hand and control situations before they become unsafeChallenge patriarchal social standards and claim your voice—and your spaceThe founder and lead instructor of Self Offense Services, Michelle is a sixth degree black belt in Full Contact karate who gives workshops in assault prevention, boundaries, listening, de-escalation, and bullying prevention.

Beyond Sex Ed: Understanding Sexually Transmitted Infections (Healthy Living Library)

by Tabitha Moriarty Diane Yancey

“So much has happened in the years since AIDS first emerged. Whereas once an HIV diagnosis was a death sentence, today patients can live long and full lives. But . . . [AIDS] remains a highly stigmatized disease. Remnants of discrimination can be seen everywhere, from the testing of health care workers and segregation of prisoners to travel restrictions and criminalization.”—Professor Lawrence Gostlin, Georgetown University People between the ages of fifteen and twenty-four account for almost half of more than twenty million new sexually transmitted infections reported in the United States each year. Despite how common these infections are, recognizing them, getting proper treatment, and talking about them with sexual partners, friends, and parents or guardians can be difficult or uncomfortable. Educating people about STIs has always been difficult. However, with proper testing and treatment, all STIs are manageable, and most are curable too. Understanding STIs is the first step to managing them. This detailed guide explains the transmission, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for common STIs such as chlamydia, HIV and AIDS, and herpes. It also outlines risk reduction practices to avoid contracting or spreading STIs and provides strategies for people living with chronic infections.

Beyond the Sage on the Stage: Communicating Science and Contemporary Issues Effectively

by S. L. Seethaler

Communication failures are ubiquitous. Exacerbating the situation, much communication advice is superficial, and the vast research base that should inform best practices in communication is difficult to navigate. Beyond the Sage on the Stage translates lessons from carefully documented scholarship into lucid prose with meaningful examples that illustrate readily applicable communication strategies. This user-friendly guide provides a unique cross-disciplinary approach to developing the knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to achieve evolving communication goals. Topics include optimizing language and visuals, designing comparisons, composing logic stories, conveying authenticity, clarifying data and uncertainty, supporting reasoning and decision-making, avoiding backfires, reading body language, and cultivating empathy. The book is constructed with a clear progression of logic based on a proven educational framework and provides guidance for communication about both uncontroversial and controversial topics. Demonstrating how commonly dispensed communication advice is often counterproductive, Beyond the Sage on the Stage is an innovative toolkit for being understood, fostering trust and genuine connection, and building a foundation for more effective, inclusive communication.

Big Bites: Wholesome, Comforting Recipes That Are Big on Flavor, Nourishment, and Fun: A Cookbook

by Kat Ashmore

From the creator of Kat Can Cook comes 110 simple, nourishing, mostly gluten-free recipes that are big on flavor and reimagine the concept of &“healthy food.&”Kat Ashmore&’s mission is to empower hungry readers everywhere to feed themselves and their loved ones well and have fun doing it. Rather than focusing on restriction or deprivation, she asks: What can we add to our plates? After she turned to TikTok for a creative outlet, her series of big, meal-in-a-bowl salads, known affectionately as &“Hungry Lady Salads,&” went viral on social media, and she found a likeminded community of home cooks who wanted to fall in love with cooking again.In Ashmore's debut cookbook, she shares 110 wholesome, comforting mostly gluten-free recipes that are full of flavor, nourishment, and fun—and meant to be devoured in big bites! With her signature personality and joy, this cookbook is a celebration of nature and seasonality and encourages home cooks to rethink familiar ingredients. From Hungry Lady Salads and weeknight dinners to snacks and desserts, Big Bites shares recipes for• Breakfasts: Avocado Toast with Hot Honey; Goat Cheese Fried Eggs• Snacks: Burrata with Roasted Grapes; 5-Minute Tzatziki• Hungry Lady Salads: Shaved Caesar Salad with Fennel and Crispy Chickpeas; Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Sesame Date Dressing• Weeknights: Honey Mustard Roasted Salmon; One-Pot Pasta with Chicken Sausage + Broccoli• Sunday Suppers: The Ultimate Beef Meatloaf with Caramelized Onions and Horseradish; Crispy Cod Cakes with Tartar Sauce• Veggies + Sides: Salt and Vinegar Smashed Potatoes; Parmesan Roasted Zucchini• Desserts: Orange Ricotta Company Cake; Extra Fudgy Avocado Brownies• Secret Weapons: Quick Pickled Red Onions; Any-Green SauceBring joy back into your kitchen with Kat Ashmore and Big Bites!

The Big Book of Pregnancy Nutrition: Everything Expectant Moms Need to Know for a Happy, Healthy Nine Months and Beyond

by Stephanie Middleberg

The only guide you need to nourishing yourself and your baby from the first through fourth trimesters, from the bestselling author of The Big Book of Organic Baby FoodWhen you found out you were pregnant, you were probably given a long list of things you were no longer &“supposed&” to do. But what you really need is a practical guide to all the things you can do to feel as empowered and strong as possible. The Big Book of Pregnancy Nutrition is the comprehensive handbook to everything a mama-to-be needs to feel healthy and supported for her entire pregnancy—and beyond—from licensed nutritionist, registered dietitian, and mom-of-two Stephanie Middleberg.This one-of-a-kind resource covers everything from prenatal vitamins and supplements to foods that alleviate constipation and heartburn to preparing for your glucose test and what to cook and freeze before the baby comes. Learn which foods may help your baby&’s developing microbiome, decrease nausea, ease labor pains, and build your milk supply.Inside, you&’ll find more than forty delicious, easy, nutritious recipes to fit any preference, including:roasted red pepper and asparagus frittatabutternut squash and apple soupmiso salmon with bok choylemon coconut energy biteschocolate chip lactation cookiesPregnancy can be hard, but with Middleberg&’s expert guidance, you will find that fueling yourself and your growing baby doesn&’t have to be.

The Big Freeze: A Reporter's Personal Journey into the World of Egg Freezing and the Quest to Control Our Fertility

by Natalie Lampert

A fascinating investigation into the lucrative, minimally regulated, fast-growing industry of egg freezing, from a young reporter on a personal journey into the world of cutting-edge reproductive medicine&“An engaging and groundbreaking book.&”—Toni Weschler, MPH, author of Taking Charge of Your FertilityOvaries. Most women have two; journalist Natalie Lampert has only one. Then, in her early twenties, she almost lost it, along with her ability to ever have biological children. Doctors urged her to freeze her eggs, and Lampert started asking questions. The Big Freeze is the story of Lampert&’s personal quest to investigate egg freezing, as well as the multibillion-dollar femtech industry, in order to decide the best way to preserve her own fertility. She attended flashy egg-freezing parties, visited high-priced fertility clinics, talked to dozens of women who froze their eggs, toured the facility in Italy where the technology was developed, and even attended a memorial service for thousands of accidentally destroyed embryos. What was once science fiction is now simply science: Fertility can be frozen in time. Between 2009 and 2022, more than 100,000 women in the United States opted to freeze their eggs. Along with in vitro fertilization, egg freezing is touted as a way for women to &“have it all&” by conquering their biological clocks, in line with the global trend of delaying childbirth. A generation after the Pill, this revolutionary technology offers a new kind of freedom for women. But does egg freezing give women real agency or just the illusion of it?A personal and deeply researched guide to the pros, cons, and many facets of this wildly popular technology, The Big Freeze is a page-turning exploration of the quest to control fertility, with invaluable information that answers the questions women have been afraid to ask—or didn&’t know they should ask in the first place.

The Big Gluten-Free Cookbook for Beginners 2025: 150+ Super Easy Recipes for Healthy Eating

by Gigi Stewart B.S., M.A.

Goodbye Gluten, Hello Healthy! The Big Gluten-Free Cookbook for Beginners 2025 has 160 easy recipes and one big goal: to make eliminating gluten easier than ever!Packed with essential information and over 160 tasty recipes, this COMPLETE gluten-free cookbook offers everything you need to be happy, healthy, and eat gluten free.Whether you're managing celiac disease, or just cutting out gluten for overall wellness, this guide is your comprehensive lifetime reference that offers a huge selection of recipes—plus fundamental information on how to live a gluten-free life.GLUTEN-FREE EATING 101: Get an in-depth introduction to the gluten-free diet, with support, guidance, and tips for understanding gluten intolerance, checking food labels, and preparing your own staples like gluten-free flour.YOUR GLUTEN-FREE KITCHEN: Learn how to organize your kitchen and groceries to be as gluten-safe as possible, especially if you share a kitchen with people who eat gluten.160 EASY, GLUTEN-FREE RECIPES: Get practical, quick, and easy recipes your whole family will love, including recipes that are 5-Ingredients or Less, One Pot, 30-Minutes or Less, and No Cook.NUTRITION INFO INCLUDED: Every recipe includes its complete nutrition facts, helping you stay on track with your health goals.FAVORITE FLAVORS FOR EVERYONE: Cook up gluten-free dishes like Grain-Free Pancakes, Easy Deli Wraps with Dipping Sauce, Sweet Potato Fritters, Chimichurri Salmon Salad, Creamy Dairy-Free Mushroom Soup, Grilled Fish Tacos, Roasted Harissa Chicken, Blueberry Coffee Cake, and so much more!NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: This book is made for beginners! If you've never tried gluten-free cooking and eating before, this is the perfect place to start.The Big Gluten-Free Cookbook for Beginners 2025 is the only book EVERY gluten-free kitchen needs!

The Biochemic System of Medicine: Materia Medica, and Repertory of Schuessler's Twelve Tissue Remedies

by Dr George W. Carey

"The Biochemic System of Medicine" by Dr. George W. Carey is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the innovative healing approach developed by Dr. Wilhelm Heinrich Schuessler. This seminal work delves into the theory and practice of biochemic medicine, which focuses on the use of twelve tissue remedies to restore and maintain health at a cellular level.Dr. Carey, an esteemed physician and biochemic practitioner, meticulously explains the foundational principles of Schuessler's biochemic system. He begins with an overview of the theory behind tissue salts, emphasizing the importance of mineral balance within the body's cells for optimal health. By addressing deficiencies in these essential minerals, the biochemic system aims to correct imbalances that lead to disease and promote natural healing processes.The book provides detailed descriptions of each of the twelve tissue remedies, outlining their pathological actions and therapeutic applications. Dr. Carey offers insights into how these remedies can be used to treat a wide range of ailments, from acute conditions to chronic diseases. Each remedy is accompanied by a materia medica that highlights its specific indications, symptoms, and healing properties.In addition to the theoretical and therapeutic aspects, "The Biochemic System of Medicine" includes a repertory that serves as a practical reference for selecting the appropriate tissue remedy based on presenting symptoms. This comprehensive repertory enhances the book's utility as a valuable resource for both practitioners and individuals interested in self-care.Dr. Carey's work is characterized by its clarity and precision, making complex medical concepts accessible to readers with varying levels of medical knowledge. His passion for biochemic medicine and dedication to patient care shine through, offering a compelling case for the effectiveness of Schuessler's tissue remedies."The Biochemic System of Medicine" is an indispensable guide for healthcare professionals, students of natural medicine, and anyone seeking to understand and utilize the healing power of biochemic tissue salts. Dr. George W. Carey's book remains a timeless reference in the field of natural health and holistic healing.

The Biology of Kindness: Six Daily Choices for Health, Well-Being, and Longevity

by Immaculata De Vivo Daniel Lumera

How kindness—and other prosocial behaviors toward others—can help us live longer and healthier lives.The science is in: being good is actually good for you. In this bracingly original book, The Biology of Kindness—the first in a trilogy on the topic of daily wellness—the science of mindfulness and the findings of biology come together to show how kindness and optimism improve overall well-being in profound, organic, and demonstrable ways. Daniel Lumera, an expert in meditation and mindfulness, and Immaculata De Vivo, a preeminent researcher in molecular epidemiology, outline a revolutionary approach to health, longevity, and quality of life—and explain the scientific evidence that supports their work.Identifying five fundamental values—kindness, optimism, forgiveness, gratitude, and happiness—and describing six essential strategies for cultivating these values—relationships, nutrition, physical activity, meditation, music, and connection with nature—De Vivo and Lumera chart a practical course for pursuing a long, healthy, and happy life. Along the way they provide the scientific data that reveal the impact such behavior has on biology, particularly on telomeres, the parts of DNA that serve as biomarkers of aging. While DNA is mostly immutable, telomeres are influenced by our choices, and The Biology of Kindness offers incontrovertible evidence that what is commonly ascribed to &“spiritual&” well-being has a clear and direct impact on physical health, helping to buffer premature aging and decrease the incidence of chronic disease.At a time when life seems to be ruled by a desire to get &“everything and immediately,&” Lumera observes, there is a compelling case to be made for the discipline of devotion, dedication, and passion—for the good of the body as well as the soul.

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