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More than a simple collection of recipes, this book guides readers toward a lifestyle that promotes alkaline balance by juicing, eating well, and cleansing the body and soul. While most juicing books focus too much on fruit juice (which disrupts the body's pH balance with too much natural sugar), this book primarily focuses on juices, smoothies, and soups made from vegetables. Now, completely revised and upated, it also offers a guide to the food richest in nutrients from Vitamin A to zinc and includes over 20 new juice recipes as well as new versions of various cleanses to benefit the colon, liver, gall bladder, and kidney, lymphatics, and more. Beyond the body, the Calboms explain the heavy toll emotional, mental, and spiritual unrest can take on the body (and sometimes even encourage disease) and share unique, effective methods for cleansing the body of such toxicity. Product details ...

As the sound-producing mechanism for the bassoon, the reed is a vital component in the sound of the entire instrument. While pre-manufactured reeds are widely available for purchase at music stores, this one-size-fits-all option hardly does justice to the unique needs of the musician and the piece. Many bassoonists, including seasoned professional bassoonist Eric Arbiter, instead choose to craft their own reeds. A nuanced and difficult craft to master, reed-making involves specialized machinery and necessitates special attention to the thickness, and even topography, of the reed itself. When done correctly, however, this process results in a reed that not only produces a more beautiful sound, but also holds up to even the most demanding musical performances. In The Way of Cane, Arbiter demystifies this process for bassoonists of all levels of experience. Drawing from his decades-long experience as both musician and reed-maker, Arbiter provides a comprehensive yet accessible overview o...

How envy, spite, and the pursuit of admiration influence politics Why do governments underspend on policies that would make their constituents better off? Why do people participate in contentious politics when they could reap benefits if they were to abstain? In Envy in Politics, Gwyneth McClendon contends that if we want to understand these and other forms of puzzling political behavior, we should pay attention to envy, spite, and the pursuit of admiration--all manifestations of our desire to maintain or enhance our status within groups. Drawing together insights from political philosophy, behavioral economics, psychology, and anthropology, McClendon explores how and under what conditions status motivations influence politics. Through surveys, case studies, interviews, and an experiment, McClendon argues that when concerns about in-group status are unmanaged by social conventions or are explicitly primed by elites, status motivations can become drivers of public opinion and political ...

Actualmente, muchos Maestros y Practicantes de Reiki y otros Sistemas de Sanación, han empezado a eructar, bostezar, etc., durante sus Terapias, y se preguntan ¿qué me está pasando, por qué me sucede esto a mi?, pero al no haber Maestro alguno con experiencia suficiente, pues mayormente solo existen respuestas tontas, respuestas inútiles, respuestas incompletas o respuestas equivocadas. A veces, ni siquiera existe respuesta alguna por parte de esos (supuestos), Maestros hacia sus alumnos.Soy consciente de que muchos de mis alumnos, ahora Grandes Maestros, muchas veces dudaron de mi capacidad de deshacer bloqueos energéticos a través de lo que nosotros llamamos "Respiración Esotérica" y "Alineación con la Luz", o sea, bostezando, eructando, tosiendo, suspirando, ...Pero, tenga en cuenta, que ya hace casi 30 años, el Sistema de Sanación Tinerfe, deshacía los bloqueos energéticos en cuerpo y alma de los receptores de las Terapias y sociedad en general, de forma conscie...

Der Psychiater Brian Weiss behandelte seine Patientin Catherine 18 Monate lang mit konventionellen therapeutischen Methoden, um ihr bei der Überwindung ihrer schweren Angstsymptome zu helfen. Als nichts zu funktionieren schien, versuchte er es mit Hypnose. In Trance erinnerte sich Catherine an frühere Leben, die sich als Ursache ihrer Symptome erwiesen, und sie wurde geheilt. Parallel zur erfolgreichen Behandlung seiner Patientin entwickelt sich Brian Weiss vom konventionellen Schulpsychiater zum Verfechter der Seelenwanderung. Product details Format Paperback | 220 pages Dimensions 123 ...

Learn the cost of being gay (or perceived as gay) for three historical figures Noble Lives examines how sexual orientation affected the careers of two historical figures generally accepted as gay, and a third whose sexual identity was in constant question during his lifetime. This unique book features comprehensive biographical accounts of Jazz Age author Glenway Wescott, Academy Award-winning composer Aaron Copland, and Nobel Peace Laureate Dag Hammarskjoeld, addressing the relationship between their sexuality and their achievements in literature, the social sciences, musical composition, diplomacy, and global politics. Noble Lives is the first English-language text to thoroughly and objectively explore the troubled sexuality of Sweden's Hammarskjoeld, the former Secretary-General of the United Nations. Noble Lives is a colorful and concise read that puts a historical perspective on the public and private lives of three important twentieth-century figures: Glenway Wescott Author a...

If you've ever sighed wistfully upon hearing of someone memorizing the Quran, wishing it was something you could do, too, then prepare to replace that wistfulness with determination! Filled with inspirational stories for your heart and memorization techniques for your mind, The Crowning Venture reminds us that memorizing the Quran is not an achievement to be conquered, it's a journey to savor. A journey YOU can make. Product details Format Paperback | 156 pages Dimensions 140 x 216 x 9mm ...

The pub is a prominent social institution integral to British identity. From Taverns of Gastropubs: Food, Drink, and Sociality in England charts the historical development of the English public house from the Restoration period to the twenty-first century, culminating in the contemporary gastropub. It explores issues of class, gender, and national identification to understand the social identity of patrons and how publicans conceive of their establishments' organizational identity. In the context of large-scale pub closures since the 1990s the gastropub is viewed as both a reaction to the traditional drinking pub and as a promising alternative. From Taverns to Gastropubs uses historical diaries, industry reports, and a wealth of in-depth interviews in order to understand the rise of the gastropub and how food, drink, and sociality has changed through time. Product details ...

"If any individual is compassionate and altruistic, wherever that person moves, he or she will immediately make friends." This gorgeous book by the Dalai Lama brings together profound, accessible teachings by His Holiness on living a joyful life with extraordinary images that offer insight into the rich cultural heritage of Tibetan Buddhism. Learn how to live peacefully with all people and with our planet. Master the skills to deal with anger and negative emotions. Cultivate techniques to nurture open-heartedness and compassion. Photographer Ian Cumming's images of landscapes, monasteries, and Tibetan people, both the monastic community and lay practitioners, take the reader on a spectacular photographic journey into the heart of Buddhist practice. These photographs help us to deepen our appreciation of the context in which Tibetan Buddhism developed and to see how it is now practiced by those in Tibet as well as those in exile. Ian Cumming is a travel photographe...

A chain and a collar can restrain a man, but the innocence of an angel breaks the devil. Once upon a time, there was a nobleman and Nyx was his name. He was respectful, principled, and handsome. The young man owned several ships and managed his late-father's fishing business. He spent the past few years doing nothing but taking care of his mother and older sister, and struggling to deal with the selfishness of his stepfather. One day, the fates threw him into a dangerous predicament and he found himself being saved by the devil. Agenor, Captain of the Martina pirate crew. Strong and ruthless, Agenor was known across the sea as 'the Devil'. At their first encounter, Agenor couldn't help but be enchanted by the innocent angel. Drawn to him, he entrapped him and abused him. He didn't listen to Nyx's pleas and repeatedly denied him escape. This story depicts Nyx's adventure as he struggled to live among pirates, avoided their bullying and harassment, and d...

Guardian Book of the Year Rough Trade Book of the Year Reader's Digest Editor's Choice Steve Hanley's best-selling memoir is an extraordinary story of endurance in one of the most enigmatic, revered and belligerent bands in popular music history. 'This is a must for all music fans. It's also a source of insight into why, despite bust-ups, cigarettes flicked into eyes, and nightmarish recording sessions, anyone would dream of staying in a band years after the fun has stopped.' Reader's Digest (Music Book of the Year) 'Compellingly written, I wished it was three times as long - I would have gobbled it up just as happily.' - The Observer 'Hilarious, uncomfortable and sobering read.' - Vive Le Rock 'Less a rock band, more a perennially touring fiefdom, The Fall have been constructing brittle-but-brilliant music for almost four decades. Thanks to Steve Hanley - the man who played bass in The Fall for nineteen years - and co-writer O...

Attachment theory has entered the mainstream, but most discussions focus on how we can cultivate secure monogamous relationships. What if, like many people, you're striving for secure, happy attachments with more than one partner? Polyamorous psychotherapist Jessica Fern breaks new ground by extending attachment theory into the realm of consensual nonmonogamy. Using her nested model of attachment and trauma, she expands our understanding of how emotional experiences can influence our relationships. Then, she sets out six specific strategies to help you move toward secure attachments in your multiple relationships. Polysecure is both a trailblazing theoretical treatise and a practical guide. Product details Format Paperback | 288 pages ...

Mindful Edition - Broschürenkalender, Format 30x30 cm. Unsere Kalender sind gedruckt auf vom ForestStewardshipCouncil zertifiziertem umweltfreundlichem Papier. 16-Monats-Kalender mit internationalen Feiertagen und den Feiertagen der wichtigsten Weltreligionen. Product details Format Calendar | 28 pages Dimensions 300 x 300 x 7mm | 263g Publication date...

Sylvie Woodruff has spent the last 30 or so years being the ideal politician's wife and raising two daughters. When her world crashes down around her after a painful, public betrayal, she retreats to her grandmother's rambling seaside home to wait for the scandal to blow over. Sylvie's eldest daughter, Diana, married out of friendship and respect, not love...then years later, finds herself falling for a most unsuitable man. When the affair ends badly, she sets off in search of a new beginning. Lizzie, Diana's younger sister, who caused her parents such heartache as a teenager, is finally getting her life together. When a summer fling leaves her pregnant, and her charming boyfriend turns violent, she too heads out of town. Product details Format Paperback | 4...

Choosing a partner is one of the most consequential and tricky decisions we will ever make. The cost of repeated failure is immense. And yet we are often so alone with the search. Partners used to be found for us by parents and society. Now we are expected to follow our feelings - and so locate people by ourselves, according to intuition. This should be an improvement, but our emotions often pull us towards hugely problematic characters and dynamics. How to Find Love explains why we have the 'types' we do - and how our early experiences give us scripts of how and whom we can love. The book provides a crucial set of ideas to help us make safer, more imaginative and more effective choices in love. Product details Format Hardback | 80 pages ...

Das inzwischen zum Klassiker avancierte Taschenbuch behandelt in der 4. vollständig überarbeiteten Auflage das gesamte Spektrum vom Tauchunfallgeschehen über die präventiven Maßnahmen bis hin zur rettungstechnischen und tauchmedizinischen Versorgung. Dem präzisen Ablauf der Rettungskette entsprechend sind die Inhalte checklistenartig knapp und handlungsorientiert strukturiert. Piktogramme zeigen den verzahnten Ablauf der involvierten Rettungshelfer und Maßnahmen. "Ein Tauchunfall ist potentiell lebensbedrohlich", so der Leitgedanke der Gesellschaft für Tauch- und Überdruckmedizin (GTÜM). Ausgehend von der Dramatik eines Tauchunfalls vermittelt dieses Praxishandbuch das Wissen über die Unfallursachen, Präventivmaßnahmen, die präklinische und klinische Versorgung sowie die Taktikschemata des Tauchunfallmanagements. Entsprechend professionell muss die Rettungskette eines verunfallten Tauchers organisiert sein. Tauchunfälle kommen vor allem bei Sporttauchern, seltener bei Berufs...

Zielniveau A2 Zielgruppe: Erwachsene Lernende ohne Vorkenntnisse oder mit geringen Vorkenntnissen an Volkshochschulen oder ähnlichen Einrichtungen. Konzeption: Linea diretta neu folgt dem bewährten Linea diretta-Konzept. In der Neubearbeitung wird Band 1 geteilt. Das Arbeitsbuch und die Audio-CD sind in die neuen Bände 1a und 1b integriert. Linea diretta 2 bleibt in der bisherigen Form unverändert erhältlich. Die neue Aufteilung des ersten Bandes folgt den Niveaustufen des Europäischen Referenzrahmens: Band 1a führt nach zwei bis drei Semestern zum Niveau A1, mit Band 1b werden die Kenntnisse nach weiteren zwei bis drei Semestern bis zum Niveau A2 aufgebaut. Mit Linea diretta 2 erreicht der Lernende, wie bisher, das Niveau B1 (Certificato d'Italiano aus der Reihe der Europäischen Sprachenzertifikate). Die Neubearbeitung bietet neue und neu bearbeitete Lektionen, eine optimierte Grammatikanordnung, neue Übungen, sowie aktualisierte Fotos und Texte. Das auf rasche Umsetzung der...

"Jerry Nelson's column comes from the true heart of the Midwest. He has the true voice, the slow twang. He knows wheat from barley. He knows hardware, he knows vegetation, he knows people."-Garrison Keillor In the tradition of Mark Twain and Jean Shepherd, Dave Barry and Garrison Keillor, Jerry Nelson is a humorist whose beat is the American heartland, a small-town world of pickup trucks and Sunday night pancake dinners, dropping in on neighbors and complaining about the county agent. His depictions of daily life, from the point of view of an ex-dairy farmer and taciturn husband with a twinkle in his eye, are read by 250,000 people a week-and occasionally woven into Prairie Home Companion scripts. These are stories of courtship; childbirth-he offers the delivery room doctor the use of his calf puller; family; neighbors; chores; and the duties of a father-why is it that a man who spends his days in cow manure can't change a baby's diaper? Knee-slappingly funny on...

Jakob Fugger ist der reichste Mann, der (nicht nur in Mythen) jemals gelebt hat. 1459 als Enkel eines Bauern geboren, häufte er ein unvorstellbares Vermögen an, das selbst den legendären J. D. Rockefeller oder heutige Superreiche wie Bill Gates in den Schatten stellt. In einer Zeit, in der die Macht von Königen schier unbegrenzt war, legte Jakob Fugger den Grundstein für seinen unglaublichen Reichtum. Innovative Ideen, Verhandlungsgeschick und vor allem Nervenstärke zeichneten den Bankier aus, der dem Papst die Erlaubnis für Zinsgeschäfte abrang. Greg Steinmetz zeigt Jakob Fugger, wie man ihn noch nie gesehen hat. Visionär - er unterstützte die erste Weltumsegelung -, kämpferisch - er forderte Martin Luther heraus -, allgegenwärtig - Könige, Kaiser und Päpste, keiner kam an ihm vorbei. Greg Steinmetz enthüllt, mit welchen Methoden Fugger sein gigantisches Imperium aufbaute, Fürsten- und Königshäuser in die Abhängigkeit drängte und die europäische Politik maßgeblich mitprägte. Um unsere...

Everything preteen and teen boys need to know about their changing bodies and feelings Written by an experienced educator and her daughter in a reassuring and down-to earth style, The "What's Happening to My Body?" Book for Boys gives sensitive straight talk on: the body's changing size and shape; diet and exercise; the growth spurt; the reproductive organs; body hair; voice changes; romantic and sexual feelings; and puberty in the opposite sex. It also includes information on steroid abuse, acne treatment, sexually transmitted diseases, AIDS, and birth control. Featuring detailed illustrations and real-life stories throughout, plus an introduction for parents and a helpful resource section, this bestselling growing-up guide is an essential puberty education and health book for all boys ages 10 and up. Product details For ages ...

Ein Coming-of-Age-Roman für Mädchen und junge Frauen, der aus dem Rahmen fällt. In 23 Tagen wird Lake 18. Dann hat sie die Chance, genau einen Menschen von den Toten auferstehen zu lassen. Ihr behinderter Bruder wäre nach der Auferstehung wieder gesund und sollte Lakes erste Wahl sein. Doch gerade sind ihre beste Freundin und ihr Freund bei einem Unfall ums Leben gekommen. Für wen soll sie sich entscheiden? Ist es überhaupt richtig, Gott zu spielen und über Leben und Tod zu bestimmen? Lake steckt in einem Dilemma, aus dem es scheinbar kein Entkommen gibt ... Product details Format Hardback | 395 pages Dimensions ...