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Gooney Bird and All Her Charms
by Lois Lowry Middy Thomas"It's March!" Mrs. Pidgeon said as she wrote the day's date on the chalkboard. "In like a lion, out like a lamb!" The morning bell has rung at Watertower Elementary School, and it's time for Mrs. Pidgeon's class to turn to page 52 in their science books to learn about one of the most spectacular scientific subjects of all--the human body! As usual, Gooney Bird has a special plan to make learning more fun. But what on earth is in that scary-looking box that her uncle, Dr. Oglethorpe, has brought to the second grade? And what does it have to do with the charms on Gooney's jingling silver bracelet? It looks as if another special story is in the works!
Goop Clean Beauty: The Ultimate Guide to a Healthy Body, a Natural Glow and a Happy, Mindful Life
by The Editors GoopFinally, the ultimate guide to all things beauty from THE experts in clean living. Written by the editors of Gwyneth Paltrow's lifestyle collective, goop, this must-have beauty bible will shed a definitive light on topics such as what to eat, the importance of sleep, the power of antioxidants, and the impact of exercise, while offering tactical advice for skin issues and acne, as well as clean makeup product suggestions. Readers will also find beauty tutorials from some of goop's expert makeup artists and hair stylists. GOOP CLEAN BEAUTY will feature delicious skin-boosting recipes and 100 gorgeous photographs of real women, and of course Gwyneth and other goop friends and family, all of whom will share their own secrets, routines, and beauty rituals.
Goop Clean Beauty
by The Editors of GOOPThe ultimate beauty guide from the experts at GOOP--the trusted resource for healthy, mindful living, curated by Gwyneth Paltrow Millions of women around the world turn to the clean-living team at GOOP for beauty advice. From nontoxic product recommendations, red carpet- (and everyday-) ready hair and makeup tutorials, to guidance on aging, acne, and antioxidants, GOOP has become the go-to resource for head-to-toe beauty.Finally, the editors of GOOP have shared their top tips and recommendations, favorite detox recipes, workout plans, and hair and makeup looks in one must-have guide. Featuring more than 100 gorgeous photos and extensive Q&As from GOOP's family of expert contributors, GOOP CLEAN BEAUTY will shed a definitive light on the importance of diet, sleep, exercise, and clean beauty products, while offering tactical advice for healthy, glowing skin and hair that starts from the inside out. The first book from the top name in clean-living, GOOP CLEAN BEAUTY is the one resource women need to feel, and look, their best every day.
The Goose Is Out
by Osho Osho International FoundationThat which is never lost cannot be found, and to search for it is absurd. But the moment this absurdity is understood all seeking stops by itself and that which is never lost is found!That is why I say: Seek and you will not find, because the very seeking is the barrier. The search itself is the hindrance because it creates the seeker, the ego, the illusion that "I am."And I am not.Do not seek and you will find it: the I-am-not-ness. This nothingness is the gate. The Gateless gate.Riko once asked Nansen to explain to him the old problem of the goose in the bottle. If a man puts a gosling into the bottle, he said, and feeds the gosling through the bottle's neck until it grows and grows and becomes a goose - and then there is simply no more room inside the bottle, how can the man get it out without killing the goose or breaking the bottle?RIKO! shouted Nansen, and gave a great clap with his hands.Yes master! said Riko with a start.See! said Nansen. The goose is out!Osho
Gör dina egna essentiella oljor från färska växter - Att använda oljor och örter för optimal hälsa
by Amber Richards Sofia BrandtLär dig om hälsofördelarna som du och din familj kan få genom att använda essentiella oljor. Genom att göra dina egna från färska växter och örter i din närhet kan du spara pengar och försäkra dig om att oljorna är fräscha. Upptäck unika recept och blandningar och lös en mängd hälsoproblem på naturlig väg. Essentiella oljor, flyktiga oljor eller eteriska oljor är koncentrerade vätskor som innehåller en kombination av växtkemikalier som är värdefulla för många användningsområden, som du kommer att lära dig mera om. De kan användas för produktion av parfymer, tvålar, kosmetik och flera andra produkter. De har även sin plats i medicinen. Genom historien har essentiella oljor haft och fortsätter att spela en enorm roll i behandlingen av sjukdomar såsom: ✔ Förkylning och influensa ✔ Artrit ✔ Insomningsproblem ✔ Stärka immunförsvaret ✔ Bronkit ✔ Acne ✔ Mindre skär- och skrapsår ✔ Trötthet ✔ Matsmältningsproblem ✔ Högt blodtryck ✔ MÅNGA FLER! I denna e-bok, avslöjas enkla råd för hur du kan göra dina essentiella oljor från färska växter och örter tillsammans med flera recept för att hjälpa till att lösa dessa hälsoproblem och andra användningsområden. Denna guide ger dig en historisk översikt om essentiella oljor och avslutar med att visa väldigt enkla sätt hur du kan destillera, kombinera och använda essentiella för olika situationer. Upplev den förbättrade hälsan och energin som användning av essentiella oljor kan ge. Genre: HEALTH & FITNESS / General Secondary Genre: CRAFTS & HOBBIES / General Language: Swedish Keywords: Word Count: 19026
Gordon Ramsay Ultimate Fit Food: Mouth-watering recipes to fuel you for life
by Gordon Ramsay'These are my go-to recipes when I want to eat well at home. My great hope is that they will inspire you to get cooking to improve your own health whatever your personal goal.'GORDON RAMSAYThe dream combination - a Michelin-starred superchef who is also a committed athlete. Gordon knows how important it is to eat well, whether you're training for a triathlon or just leading a busy active life. And just because it's healthy food you don't have to compromise on taste and flavour. The book is divided into three sections, each one offering breakfasts, lunches, suppers, sides and snacks with different health-boosting benefits. The Healthy section consists of nourishing recipes for general wellbeing; the Lean recipes encourage healthy weight loss; and the Fit section features pre- and post-workout dishes to build strength and energise.This is the ultimate collection of recipes that you'll enjoy cooking and eating, and will leave you in great shape whatever your fitness goals.
Gordon Ramsay's Healthy, Lean & Fit: Mouthwatering Recipes to Fuel You for Life
by Gordon RamsayThe definitive guide to eating well to achieve optimum health and fitness, by one of the world's finest chefs and fitness fanatic, Gordon Ramsay.Gordon Ramsay knows how important it is to eat well, whether you're training for a marathon or just trying to live healthier. And just because it's healthy food, doesn't mean you have to compromise on taste and flavor. As a Michelin-star super-chef who is also a committed athlete, Gordon Ramsay shares his go-to recipes for when he wants to eat well at home.HEALTHY, LEAN & FIT provides readers with 108 delicious recipes divided into three sections--each one offering breakfasts, lunches, dinners, sides, and snacks--highlighting different health-boosting benefits. The Healthy section consists of nourishing recipes for general well-being; the Lean section encourage healthy weight loss; and the Fit section features recipes to fuel your next workout and post-workout dishes to build continued strength and energy. Whatever your personal goals, these dishes will inspire you to get cooking and improve your own health.
Gorge: My Journey Up Kilimanjaro at 300 Pounds
by Kara Richardson WhitelyKara knew she could reach the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro. She had done it once before. That's why, when she failed in a second attempt, it brought her so low. As she struggled with food addiction and looked for ways to cope with feelings of failure and shame, Kara's weight shot to more than 300 pounds. Deep in her personal gorge, Kara realized the only way out was up. She resolved to climb the mountain again-and this time, she would reach the summit without waiting for her plus-sized status to disappear.Gorge: My Journey Up Kilimanjaro at 300 Pounds is the raw story of Kara's ascent from the depths of self-doubt to the top of the world. Her difficult but inspiring trek speaks to every woman who has struggled with her self-image or felt that food was controlling her life. Honest and unforgettable, Kara's journey is one of intense passion, endurance, and self-acceptance. In Gorge, Kara shows that big women can do big things.
Gorgeous for Good: A Simple 30-day Programme For Lasting Beauty - Inside And Out
by Sophie UlianoIt's fair to say that the beauty business is booming-as is the anti-aging industry. Each year, Americans spend more than $30 billion on cosmetics, and, globally, we spend about $260 billion on services and products to enhance our youth. Accompanying the decisions we make around our beauty comes the ever important question of whether to go fake or natural. Do we resort to the latest commercial chemical or surgical quick fix or go completely organic but possibly get less stunning results? Clean beauty guru and New York Times best-selling author of Gorgeously Green, Sophie Uliano offers a solution to this latest beauty dilemma and says you don't have to choose, and when you look at her, you can tell she has more than a few good secrets. Unlike other books, Gorgeous for Good takes the middle ground between natural and fake. Rather than focusing on these extremes, Sophie looks at what truly healthy options actually work-and it isn't necessarily what people might think. In addition, she lays out a beauty perspective that focuses on helping readers create their own unique beauty-inside and out. With her exceptional combination of passionate research and everywoman commonsense, she puts forth a revolutionary, holistic program that covers everything from nutrition to self-care to spiritual connection and includes: Well-researched, myth-busting information about commercial and natural beauty products Simple guidelines for buying the best skin care products, and easy recipes for cost-saving beauty products to make at home Healthy, budget-friendly recipes for food to kick start the new you Exciting ways to get spiritually connected In her girl-next-door voice, Sophie brings all of this together in an innovative 30-day Gorgeous for Good program, offering readers tools for a body-and-soul beauty regimen that will help them stay gorgeous-not for six months or a year-but for good!
Gorgeous Gruesome Faces
by Linda ChengA cutthroat K-pop competition leads to a dark obsession in this twisty horror-romance, perfect for fans of She Is a Haunting "A perfect blend of folk horror and dazzling showbiz that will grip you from page one." ―Trang Thanh Tran, New York Times-bestselling author of She is a Haunting"The sweetest spot between horror and romance." ―Chloe Gong, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of These Violent DelightsYou’ll love them to death . . .THEN:Sunny Lee is on the top of the world. She’s one third of Sweet Cadence, the hottest up-and-coming teen pop group, alongside her new BFFs, Candie and Mina. The three are inseparable as they ride their way to the top of the charts, even as Candie and Sunny fight to resist the growing spark between them. But when a shocking scandal breaks, the group is suddenly torn apart. Then the unthinkable – Mina dies tragically right before Sunny and Candie’s eyes. And Sunny suspects the dark and otherworldly secrets she and Candie were keeping may have had something to do with it . . .NOW:For the past two years, Sunny has spent her days longing for her former life and her nights wondering just what caused Mina's death. So when she discovers that Candie is attending a new K-pop workshop right in her hometown, Sunny has no choice but to follow her there. Candie might be chasing stardom again, but Sunny is only after one thing: answers.At the workshop, the lines between nightmare and reality start to blur as Sunny is haunted by ghostly visions and her competitors' bodies turn up bizarrely maimed and mutilated. To survive the twisted carnage, Sunny will have to expose the ugly truth behind the workshop’s spotlights and the sinister forces swirling around Candie. Stitched with cutting commentary on the ugly side of stardom and impossible beauty standards, Linda Cheng’s mind-bending thriller will have readers screaming and swooning for more.
Gorgeous Skin
by Eric AngyalREISSUEFinally there is a quick, easy and comprehensive program to help you achieve healthy, vibrant and youthful skin in 30 days!A revolution in nutrition, the 30-day Gorgeous Skin lifestyle program debunks all the beauty mythsof our time, showing you how to be beautiful from the inside out. Using up-to-date clinical research you'll find information on all the latest antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and supplements to slow down the ageing process and to improve the texture, tone and health of your skin. It also includes valuable lifestyle management tools and relaxation techniques to help you maintain lifelong health, beauty and vitality. The program includes:* A safe three-day cleansing and detoxification plan to rid the body of toxins, eradicate blemishes, reduce fine lines and create an even skin tone. * All the current information on skin superfoods and nutritional supplements for anti-ageing and wrinkle fighting to enhance repair and regeneration of your skin cells, subdue inflammation and boost collagen production. * Hundreds of delicious new recipes, facts and healthy skin tips as part of a complete program for natural health and beauty. * How to identify and use the skin protectors to reverse or slow the ageing process and avoid harmful food, lifestyle and environmental factors that accelerate ageing. * A 28-day beautiful skin plan for the bride-to-be or anyone who wants to prepare for a special occasion. 'Erica gives you the secrets of beauty from within. If you follow her dietary and lifestyle recommendations, your skin will show the difference within 30 days.'Dr Barry Sears, author of The Zone'Those really interested in vital skin will find this book compelling and entertaining.'Dr Mike Roizen, author of New York Times #1 bestseller Real Age: Are You As Young As You Can Be?
Gorgeously Green
by Sophie UlianoAre you confused by all the advice you hear and see daily on how to "go green"? Do you want to incorporate earth-friendly practices into your life, but you don't know where to start? Don't stress! Green guru Sophie Uliano has sorted through all the eco-info out there and put everything you need to know about living a green lifestyle right at your fingertips. In Gorgeously Green, Sophie offers a simple eight-step program that is an easy and fun way to begin living an earth-friendly life. Each chapter covers topics from beauty to fitness, shopping to your kitchen--even your transportation. Whether it's finding the right lipstick, making dinner, buying gifts, or picking out a hot new outfit, finally, there is a book that tackles your daily eco-challenges with a take-charge plan. Just consider Sophie your go-to girl with all the eco-solutions. Find out how to: Green your entire beauty regime Detoxify your home Indulge in guilt-free shopping Adopt a home fitness routine Prepare eco-licious treats Give your kitchen a green makeover Become more aware of your impact on the earth The book's dozens and dozens of eco-friendly tips, products, and practices combine to form a treasure trove of practical advice for every possible way to become stylishly green. Your questions about dressing, makeup, eating, shopping, cleaning, travel, and more are all answered right here. Adopting a green lifestyle is among the most positive, forward-thinking, and personally fulfilling choices that anyone can make--and Gorgeously Green shows that it doesn't have to be tedious, time-consuming, or glamourless!
The Gorgeously Green Diet
by Sophie UlianoFrom the New York Times bestselling author, a 30-day plan to a leaner body In the follow-up book to her bestselling Gorgeously Green, Sophie Uliano reveals the secrets to getting slim while being good to the planet . It turns out that eating local, organic, foods doesn't have to be expensive, and a healthy meal can be made in 30 minutes or less, all while shedding pounds. In her relatable, girlfriend-to-girlfriend tone, Uliano pledges that anyone can go green and lean, no matter where they live or what resources they have. Uliano recognizes that dieting and going green are big lifestyle changes and makes it easy for readers to commit to both by allowing them to personalize their plans according to their needs. The book has three diet plans-light green, bright green and deep green- that depend on how much time, travel, and money readers want to commit to going green. The three plans promise the same amount of weight loss, but the darker green the plan is, the greater the commitment the reader makes to reducing waste, going organic and staying carbon neutral. Each diet plan emphasizes natural, seasonal, whole foods that are not only better for the planet, but better for the body. Uliano explains how over-processed, over-produced foods contain fewer nutrients, are harder to digest and are more likely to be stored as fat. With 4-week eating plans for each shade of green, she shows readers how to wean themselves off of processed, manufactured foods and onto fresh vegetables and meat. The book recommends products, brands and websites and has over 100 recipes-every tool readers need to get lean while going green. .
Gorila GRIP (AVANÇADO): 15 exercícios que te darão uma pegada de FERRO e níveis SOBRE-HUMANOS de força "de macaco"
by Rahul MookerjeeO ÚNICO curso que lhe dará aquela pegada de FERRO com um “puxão não natural” - e níveis SOBREHUMANOS de força FURIOSA “de macaco” em toda a parte superior do corpo. Se você está interessado em treinamento de pegada e já devorou meu curso inicial sobre força de pegada chamado “Gorila Grip”, mas está procurando por mais - bem, não procure mais. Lembre-se, não é impossível dominar nenhum exercício. E isso também vale, até em dobro, para a força na pegada. Você acredita que já adquiriu uma força nos dedos incomparável entre seus colegas? Bem, isso é ótimo. Mas eu te garanto, meu amigo: o que tenho a lhe oferecer neste curso o fará pensar novamente. Na verdade, eu estaria sendo modesto em dizer que muitos vão ficar de queixo caído depois de fazer alguns dos exercícios que menciono aqui. Pegada de Gorila com 2 níveis – OU MAIS – de força - ou, em outras palavras, níveis SOBRE-HUMANOS de força em seus pulsos, dedos e antebraços que você nunca soube que poderia alcançar. Se as pessoas estavam evitando apertar sua mão antes, elas nem chegarão perto agora. Respeito e CONFIANÇA de sobra - dizem que o aperto de um homem (ou uma mulher) diz muito sobre seu caráter, e é verdade, meu amigo. Totalmente verdadeiro. Quando você tiver esse tipo de pagada robusta como a de um macaco, você ficará mais confiante do que o resto das pessoas na sala - e essa confiança se manifestará sem que você queira, a partir do MINUTO que apertar a mão de alguém. Não só isso - você receberá aquele olhar de "respeito" de outras pessoas, pois elas, com admiração e "relutância" em alguns casos (e geralmente silenciosamente), reconhecem o "controle do inferno" que você tem! Dedos de vergalhão GROSSOS e FORTES que são TUDO tão RUGAMENTE fortes quanto parecem - - em TODAS as direções (isso por si só é um dobrador de mente para a maioria das pessoas, mas
Gorilla Food
by Aaron AshRaw food diets have exploded in popularity in recent years; some believe that the cooking process destroys nutrients and even produces dangerous chemicals by the interaction of heat with fat, protein, and carbohydrates. Enter Aaron Ash, a charismatic chef whose organic raw vegan restaurant Gorilla Food has taken Vancouver by storm for its inventive and delicious dishes, all prepared without use of animal products or a stove. Aaron is a conscientious raw vegan whose beliefs about food are tied to personal and social well-being. Gorilla Food strives to promote the idea that a sustainable, healthy culture depends on humankind living as "lightly" as possible, mitigating the damage wrought on the environment and ourselves. Gorilla Food the book is both an innovative cooking manual and a raw vegan bible; recipes include a raw lasagna made with zucchini noodles, kale, and a "cheese" made from walnuts, and a raw soup made from seasonal greens, tomatoes, and avocado. There's also amazing raw pizzas, fruit pies, and chocolate desserts that will delight vegans and non-vegans alike with their complex flavors. The book also contains recipes for dehydrated and cultured foods, important for a raw food diet but surprisingly simple to prepare. Gorilla Food will make you go ape for living life to the rawest! In addition to running Gorilla Food, Aaron Ash was a former personal chef to Mike-D of the Beastie Boys. He is also an in-demand caterer for high-profile events around North America, and is making plans to open additional Gorilla Food locations.
El Gorrión En El Espejo
by CAPT KUNAL NARAYAN UNIYAL Garye Maraboto RouxDesde el primer acto de desobediencia, el hombre ha estado en una lucha constante contra su mayor adversario: EL EGO. Mientras más le entrega el hombre al ego, más se aleja de su ser divino. Su motivación materialista, su búsqueda de poder y su desagradable indiferencia lo aísla y lo distancia de este ser. Esclavizado por su ego el hombre se deleita con falso orgullo, falsa gloria y aún más falsa seguridad. La búsqueda nunca termina. La sed nunca es saciada. La mente permanece preocupada. El corazón hierve, perturbado. La razón fría oculta la sabiduría y la necesidad humana de justificación. Aun así, el Señor tiene un plan mayor. A todos se nos ha entregado su reino, está dentro de nosotros. En el momento en el que iniciamos nuestro viaje hacia adentro la neblina comienza a disiparse. La sabiduría infinita surge. El ruido cesa y la calma llega. Alegría verdadera sale del corazón y nos conduce a la paz, la harmonía y al equilibrio. Lo único que se necesita es detenerse y mirar al interior.
Gospel Night (American Poets Continuum #129)
by Michael Waters"Waters's elegant language suggests that there is grace to be found in facing and speaking of our sorrows. . . . His use of humor creates a tension between the profane and the sublime."—Arts & Letters Among the survivors of the DonnerParty—idiom's black sense of humor—Who developed a secret taste for fleshFlaked between the fluted bones of the wrist? In his tenth poetry collection, Michael Waters tackles the dual (and dueling) natures of our humanity: sin and transgression, isolation and atrocity, love and darkness, and the desire for a language that can illuminate such ordinary yet disturbing spaces.
Gospel Night
by Michael Waters"Waters's elegant language suggests that there is grace to be found in facing and speaking of our sorrows. . . . His use of humor creates a tension between the profane and the sublime."--Arts & Letters Among the survivors of the DonnerParty--idiom's black sense of humor--Who developed a secret taste for fleshFlaked between the fluted bones of the wrist? In his tenth poetry collection, Michael Waters tackles the dual (and dueling) natures of our humanity: sin and transgression, isolation and atrocity, love and darkness, and the desire for a language that can illuminate such ordinary yet disturbing spaces.
The Gospel of Germs: Men, Women, and the Microbe in American Life
by Nancy TomesAIDS. Ebola. "Killer microbes. " All around us the alarms are going off, warning of the danger of new, deadly diseases. And yet, as Nancy Tomes reminds us in her absorbing book, this is really nothing new. A remarkable work of medical and cultural history, The Gospel of Germs takes us back to the first great "germ panic" in American history, which peaked in the early 1900s, to explore the origins of our modern disease consciousness. Little more than a hundred years ago, ordinary Americans had no idea that many deadly ailments were the work of microorganisms, let alone that their own behavior spread such diseases. The Gospel of Germs shows how the revolutionary findings of late nineteenth-century bacteriology made their way from the laboratory to the lavatory and kitchen, with public health reformers spreading the word and women taking up the battle on the domestic front. Drawing on a wealth of advice books, patent applications, advertisements, and oral histories, Tomes traces the new awareness of the microbe as it radiated outward from middle-class homes into the world of American business and crossed the lines of class, gender, ethnicity, and race. Just as we take some of the weapons in this germ war for granted--fixtures as familiar as the white porcelain toilet, the window screen, the refrigerator, and the vacuum cleaner--so we rarely think of the drastic measures deployed against disease in the dangerous old days before antibiotics. But, as Tomes notes, many of the hygiene rules first popularized in those days remain the foundation of infectious disease control today. Her work offers a timely look into the history of our long-standing obsession with germs, its impact on twentieth-century culture and society, and its troubling new relevance to our own lives.
The Gospel of John in the Light of Indian Mysticism
by Ravi RavindraExplores St. John’s Gospel from an Eastern perspective to reveal the interconnectedness of all faiths and the need for interfaith dialogue• Takes readers beyond academic and historical analyses by exploring the mystical foundation of the Gospel• Includes the full text of the Gospel of John interwoven with passage-by-passage interpretationsThe Gospel of John is different from the other canonical gospels in its overall point of view concerning Jesus Christ and his mission on earth. It is much more cosmological in scale and mystical in nature and has long been considered more esoteric. The Gospel of John in the Light of Indian Mysticism presents an unusual and rewarding exploration of this Christian text from a Hindu perspective as Ravi Ravindra takes us into the heart of St. John’s words, eloquently and convincingly revealing the interconnectedness of all faiths and the growing need in today’s world for interfaith dialogue. For those concerned with the emergence of a universal spirituality, Ravindra provides a source of light, a translucent pool of wisdom that offers from its depths an immense and lasting spiritual vision.
The Gospel of Philip: Jesus, Mary Magdalene, and the Gnosis of Sacred Union
by Jacob Needleman Jean-Yves LeloupA new translation and analysis of one of the most controversial of the apocryphal gospels • Emphasizes an initiatic marriage between the male and female principles as the heart of the Christian mystery • Bears witness to the physical relationship shared by Jesus and Mary Magdalene • Translated from the Coptic and analyzed by the author of the bestselling The Gospel of Mary Magdalene (over 90,000 sold The mainstream position of the Christian church on sexuality was perhaps best summed up by Pope Innocent III (1160-1216) when he stated that “the sexual act is so shameful that it is intrinsically evil.” Another Christian theologian maintained that the “Holy Ghost is absent from the room shared by a wedded couple.” What Philip records in his gospel is that Christ said precisely the opposite: The nuptial chamber is in fact the holy of holies. For Philip the holy trinity includes the feminine presence. God is the Father, the Holy Ghost is the Mother, and Jesus is the Son. Neither man nor woman alone is created in the image of God. It is only in their relationship with one another--the sacred embrace in which they share the divine breath--that they resemble God. The Gospel of Philip is best known for its portrayal of the physical relationship shared by Jesus and his most beloved disciple, Mary of Magdala. Because it ran counter to the direction of the Church, which condemned the “works of the flesh,” Philip’s gospel was suppressed and lost until rediscovered at Nag Hammadi in 1947. Orthodox theologian Jean-Yves Leloup’s translation from the Coptic and his analysis of this gospel are presented here for the first time in English. What emerges from this important source text is a restoration of the sacred initiatic union between the male and female principles that was once at the heart of Christianity’s sacred mystery.
The Gospel of Sustainability: Media, Market and LOHAS
by Monica M. EmerichFrom organic produce and clothing to socially conscious investing and eco-tourism, the lifestyles of health and sustainability, or LOHAS, movement encompasses diverse products and practices intended to contribute to a more sustainable lifestyle for people and the planet. In The Gospel of Sustainability, Monica M. Emerich explores the contemporary spiritual expression of this green cultural shift at the confluence of the media and the market. This is the first book to qualitatively study the LOHAS marketplace and the development of a discourse of sustainability of the self and the social and natural worlds. Emerich draws on myriad sources related to the notions of mindful consumption found throughout the LOHAS marketplace, including not just products and services but marketing materials, events, lectures, regulatory policies, and conversations with leaders and consumers. These disparate texts, she argues, universally project a spiritual message about personal and planetary health that is in turn reforming capitalism by making consumers more conscious.
The Gospel of Thomas: The Gnostic Wisdom of Jesus
by Jacob Needleman Jean-Yves LeloupA new translation and analysis of the gospel that records the actual words of Jesus• Explores the gnostic significance of Jesus's teachings recorded in this gospel• Explains the true nature of the new man whose coming Jesus envisioned • Translated and interpreted by the author of the bestselling The Gospel of Mary Magdalene and The Gospel of PhilipOne of the cache of codices and manuscripts discovered in Nag Hammadi, the Gospel of Thomas, unlike the canonical gospels, does not contain a narrative recording Christ's life and prophecies. Instead it is a collection of his teachings--what he actually said. These 114 logia, or sayings, were collected by Judas Didymus Thomas, whom some claim to be Jesus's closest disciple. No sooner was this gospel uncovered from the sands of Upper Egypt than scholars and theologians began to bury it anew in a host of conflicting interpretations and polemics. While some say it is a hodgepodge from the canonical gospels, for others it is the source text from which all the gospel writers drew their material and inspiration. In this new translation of the Gospel of Thomas, Jean-Yves Leloup shows that the Jesus recorded by the "infinitely skeptical and infinitely believing" Thomas has much in common with gnostics of non-dualistic schools. Like them, Jesus preaches the coming of a new man, the genesis of the man of knowledge. In this gospel, Jesus describes a journey from limited to unlimited consciousness. The Jesus of Thomas invites us to drink deeply from the well of knowledge that lies within, not so that we may become good Christians but so we may attain the self-knowledge that will make each of us, too, a Christ.
The Gospel of Wellness: Gyms, Gurus, Goop and the False Promise of Self-Care
by Rina RaphaelHow did a modest industry of diets and calisthenics evolve into this mammoth business of luxe self-care?In this fun-filled dive into the wellness industry, journalist Rina Raphael looks at the roots of a sector that is now worth $4.5 trillion dollars and explores why it's been so alluring to women all over the globe, promising health and vitality in the most fashionable package.At times both fun and funny, from interviews with leading players in the industry to adventures in more bizarre practices such as desert dancing while drinking your own urine, The Gospel of Wellness reveals how its growth is a direct result of gender inequalities and structural sexism within medicine and society, forcing women to lookelsewhere for health solutions. In theory a huge force for good, women are now looded with offerings from more exploitative areas of the industry, peddling snake oil and questionable ideas for a pretty price.For anyone who values their exercise but has raised an eyebrow at the use of a certain jade egg, The Gospel of Wellness balances the bad with the good and offers a cool and steady look at a powerful player in today's society.
The Gospel of Wellness: Gyms, Gurus, Goop, and the False Promise of Self-Care
by Rina Raphael“Next-level revelatory."—Sarah Knight, New York Times bestselling author of The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck“Excellent...Rina really knows her shit...I'm so thankful for this book.”—Jameela Jamil, actress and host of I WeighJournalist Rina Raphael looks at the explosion of the wellness industry: how it stems from legitimate complaints, how seductive marketing targets hopeful consumers–and why women are opening up their wallets like never before.Wellness promises women the one thing they desperately desire: control.Women are pursuing their health like never before. Whether it’s juicing, biohacking, clutching crystals, or sipping collagen, today there is something for everyone, as the wellness industry has grown from modest roots into a $4.4 trillion entity and a full-blown movement promising health and vitality in the most fashionable package. But why suddenly are we all feeling so unwell?The truth is that deep within the underbelly of self-care—hidden beneath layers of clever marketing—wellness beckons with a far stronger, more seductive message than health alone. It promises women the one thing they desperately desire: control.Vividly told and deeply reported, The Gospel of Wellness reveals how this obsession is a direct result of women feeling dismissed, mistreated, and overburdened. Women are told they can manage the chaos ruling their life by following a laid-out plan: eat right, exercise, meditate, then buy or do all this stuff. And while wellness may have sprung from good intentions, we are now relentlessly flooded with exploitative offerings, questionable ideas, and a mounting pressure to stay devoted to the divine doctrine of wellness. What happens when the cure becomes as bad as the disease?With a critical eye, humor, and empathy, wellness industry journalist Rina Raphael examines how women have been led down a kale-covered path promising nothing short of salvation. She knows: Raphael was once a disciple herself—trying everything from “clean eating” to electric shock workouts—until her own awakening to the troubling consequences. Balancing the good with the bad, The Gospel of Wellness is a clear-eyed exploration of what wellness can actually offer us, knocking down the false idols and commandments that have taken hold and ultimately showing how we might shape a better future for the movement—and for our well-being.