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High-Heeled Manners
by The Editors of Conari Press"We all are born charming, fresh, and spontaneous and must be civilized before we are fit to participate in society," according to American etiquette maven Miss Manners. And this is just the book to remind us what civilization looks like!
Highest Yoga Tantra
by Daniel Cozort"This extraordinary book clearly outlines and discusses the methods for transforming both body and mind through the highest forms of tantric practice. Highest Yoga Tantra is the pinnacle of tantric systems found in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Part One discusses the practices common to sutra and tantra. Part Two presents the generation stage of Highest Yoga Tantra. Part Three covers the entirety of the completion stage yogas (i. e. , physical isolation, verbal isolation, mental isolation, illusory body, clear light, and union). Part Four compares the Kalachakra and Guhyasamaja stages of completion. Remarkable for its definitive clarity, this exposition of the stages of Highest Yoga Tantra is the first of its kind in the English language and a must for anyone interested in these highest tantras. "
La historia prohibida: Las tecnologías prehistóricas, la intervención extraterrestre y la información sobre los verdaderos orígenes de la civilización
by J. Douglas KenyonPone en duda las teorías científicas sobre el establecimiento de la civilización y la tecnología • Contiene 42 ensayos por 17 importantes pensadores en los campos de la ciencia y la historia alternativas, incluidos Christopher Dunn, Frank Joseph, Will Hart, Rand Flem-Ath y Moira Timms • Editado por el director de la revista Atlantis Rising, J. Douglas Kenyon En su libro La historia prohibida, el escritor y editor J. Douglas Kenyon ha escogido 42 ensayos que han aparecido en la revista bimensual Atlantis Rising para dar a los lectores un panorama general sobre las posiciones de algunos de los pensadores más importantes en el intenso debate actual sobre los misterios antiguos y las versiones alternativas de la historia. Entre los 17 colaboradores se encuentran Rand Flem-Ath, Frank Joseph, Christopher Dunn y Will Hart. Todos ellos desafían a la comunidad científica establecida a que reexamine sus suposiciones de base en cuanto a la comprensión de las civilizaciones antiguas y se abra a la posibilidad de sostener un debate inteligente acerca de las teorías alternativas sobre el verdadero pasado de la humanidad. En la colección se incluyen además varios artículos en los que se presentan, comparan y contrastan las teorías de otros autores notables sobre estos temas, como lo son Zecharia Sitchin, Paul LaViolette, John Michell y John Anthony West.
Holt Lifetime Health (Texas Edition)
by David P. Friedman Curtis C. Stine Shannon WhalenThe brief contents of this healthy text book are Health and Your Wellness, Health and Your Body, Drugs, Diseases and Disorders, Adolescence, Adulthood, and Family Life and Reproductive Health. A Health Handbook also included.
Holt Sexuality and Society
by Holt Rinehart WinstonThis Health Handbook reviews health fundamentals, the human body, safety, first aid and hygiene. Among the topics covered in this book include relationships, adolescent, family planning, human relationships, STDs and HIV/AIDS.
Home Enlightenment: Create a Nurturing, Healthy, and Toxin-Free Home
by Annie B. BondA comprehensive guide to creating a toxin-free, environmentally friendly home with an eye toward bringing health and harmony to those living there and those on the earth as a whole. Recent studies show that nearly one-third of American adults, or 63 million consumers, care deeply about health and environmental issues and the realization of human potential through a unity of mind, body, and spirit. Appealing directly to the Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability (LOHAS) market, this informative and practical guide helps readers tend to their living spaces in ecologically sound ways that protect the health and safety of their families and the world around them. From selecting weekly produce to purchasing a water-filtration system, from using a steam cleaner or non-toxic pest controls to adjusting the energy in a home with crystals and aromatherapy, Home Enlightenment examines the environmental impact of choices a consumer makes, and helps readers establish day-to-day practices and a lifestyle that bring healing and natural spirituality into their homes. The author, host of Annie's Healthy Living Network online, is one of the most trusted names in the health and environmental awareness field. Twice poisoned by chemicals as a young adult, Annie has become one of the champions of toxin-free living. Here she shares her story of recovery, renewal, and transformation as a guide for living in a healthier home environment.
Homegrown Pure and Simple
by Michel Nischan Mary Goodbody Susie CushnerIn this follow-up to Taste Pure and Simplewinner of the James Beard Cookbook Award--Michel Nischan takes his philosophy of healthy cooking from garden to kitchen. Inspired to provide his growing family with meals as full of flavor as those he'd enjoyed at his mother's table, Michel planted a garden of his own. The result was a delicious array of recipes based on the best the garden--or, if you're not that fortunate, the organic produce in the farmers' market or grocery store--has to offer. Sweet tomatoes and bitter lettuces, peppery radishes and succulent strawberries--these are but a handful of fruits, herbs, and vegetables that, served alone or combined with quality meats and poultry, ripened cheeses, or whole grains, inspired these 80 seasonal recipes, each one as good for the body as it is for the palate. Including a superb chapter on extending the harvest, full of fruit preserves and jams, pickled vegetables, sauces, salsas, flavored oils, spice mixes, and even a few refreshing drinks, Homegrown Pure and Simple is a book that not only conveys the sheer joy of feeding family and friends well, but also takes healthy cooking to an exciting--and delicious--new level.
Hooked!: Buddhist Writings on Greed, Desire, and the Urge to Consume
by Stephanie KazaAt one time or another, most of us have experienced an all-consuming desire for a material object, a desire so strong that it seems like we couldn't possibly be happy without buying this thing. Yet, when we give in to this impulse, we often find ourselves feeling frustrated and empty. Advertisers, of course, aim to hook us in this way, and, from a global perspective, our tendency to get hooked fuels the rampant over-consumption that is having a devastating impact on the world's stability and on the environment.According to the contributors to this unique anthology, Buddhism can shed valuable light on our compulsions to consume. Craving and attachment--how they arise and how to free ourselves of them--are central themes of Buddhist thought. The writings in this volume, most of which have never been previously published, offer fresh perspectives and much-needed correctives to our society's tendency to believe that having more will make us happier.Hooked! includes a range of writings on how to apply Buddhist thought and ethics to understand and combat the problem of over-consumption as individuals and collectively. Contributors include popular Western teachers, Asian masters, scholars, and practitioners such as: * Pema Chödrön--on what is actually happening at the moment we're "hooked," and how to get beyond that. * Joseph Goldstein--on how mindfulness training can help us stop "wanting to want." * Bhikshuni Thubten Chödrön--on how consumer mentality influences spiritual practice. * Judith Simmer-Brown--on how cultivating spiritually based activism and compassionate action can help us address the negative effects of consumerism. * Rita Gross--on how understanding moderation can curb overconsumption. * Santikaro Bhikkhu--on practicing generosity in a consumer world.
Hormone Balance: A Woman's Guide to Restoring Health and Vitality
by Carolyn DeanMood swings. Weight gain. Fatigue. And that&’s just on your good days. Your hormones are out of whack—and you don&’t know what to do next. With Hormone Balance as your guide, you&’ll call on both traditional and alternative solutions to get you off that hormonal rollercoaster for good. No matter what your age or your issues, medical authority and naturopath Dr. Carolyn Dean has a plan for you—one that will help you balance your hormones and achieve greater overall health. Written in her engaging, easy-to-understand style, Hormone Balance is chock-full of information on all aspects of a woman&’s body: The truth behind PMS; Remedies for monthly challenges such as bloating and cramping; Causes and patterns of perimenopause; Pros and cons of HRT and natural hormones; Protection against osteoporosis; How exercise can make—or break—your hormonal cycle; Tips for a healthy hormonal diet—how to get the right foods and supplements; and more. With solid yet simple information, helpful facts, and prevention plans, Hormone Balance is all you need to feel like yourself again—in mind, body, and spirit!
Horses Talking: How to share healing messages with the horses in your life
by Margrit CoatesFollowing the success of 'Healing for Horses', in this book, Margrit Coates explains how readers can learn to interact with equines on a deep level. She gives practical advice on how to tune into your horse and understand what he or she is trying to communicate to you about wellbeing. You will discover how to sense what your horse is feeling and when it is healthy or suffering. You will also learn how to exchange healing messages, soul to soul, with your horse in order to improve their health and yours, and to strengthen the bond between you. Included are many fascinating case histories of horses and those who care for them, showing how they have mutually benefited by learning to open channels of communication. Intended for every horse owner, rider and handler - and the many thousands of people around the world who work with horses including vets, complementary therapists, grooms, stable hands, trainers, instructors and breeders. This book is for anyone who loves horses.
Hot Lights, Cold Steel: Life, Death and Sleepless Nights in a Surgeon's First Years
by Michael J. CollinsWhen Michael Collins decides to become a surgeon, he is totally unprepared for the chaotic life of a resident at a major hospital. A natural overachiever, Collins' success, in college and medical school led to a surgical residency at one of the most respected medical centers in the world, the famed Mayo Clinic. But compared to his fellow residents Collins feels inadequate and unprepared. All too soon, the euphoria of beginning his career as an orthopedic resident gives way to the feeling he is a counterfeit, an imposter who has infiltrated a society of brilliant surgeons. This story of Collins' four-year surgical residency traces his rise from an eager but clueless first-year resident to accomplished Chief Resident in his final year. With unparalleled humor, he recounts the disparity between people's perceptions of a doctor's glamorous life and the real thing: a succession of run down cars that are towed to the junk yard, long weekends moonlighting at rural hospitals, a family that grows larger every year, and a laughable income.Collins' good nature helps him over some of the rough spots but cannot spare him the harsh reality of a doctor's life. Every day he is confronted with decisions that will change people's lives-or end them-forever. A young boy's leg is mangled by a tractor: risk the boy's life to save his leg, or amputate immediately? A woman diagnosed with bone cancer injures her hip: go through a painful hip operation even though she has only months to live? Like a jolt to the system, he is faced with the reality of suffering and death as he struggles to reconcile his idealism and aspiration to heal with the recognition of his own limitations and imperfections. Unflinching and deeply engaging, Hot Lights, Cold Steel is a humane and passionate reminder that doctors are people too. This is a gripping memoir, at times devastating, others triumphant, but always compulsively readable.
Hot Times: How to Eat Well, Live Healthy, and Feel Sexy During the Change
by Ann Louise GittlemanLooking for a natural way to treat hot flashes, mood swings, insomnia, and menopausal weight gain without the dangerous side effects of HRT? Bestselling author and one of the country's top nutritionists, Ann Louise Gittleman explains the latest research on women's health and nutrition and confirms what she has been teaching for years-that menopausal symptoms are not medical problems to be treated with pills and hormone therapy. They are the result of years of improper eating, insufficient exercise, and poor lifestyle habits that have taxed the adrenals, leaving some women with unbalanced body systems that cause many health risks. <P> In this completely revised edition of her popular book, Gittleman provides a diet built from unprocessed, unrefined, and natural foods, including green leafy vegetables, fresh fruits, whole grains, good fats, fish, and lean meats. With all-new recipes, a revitalizing exercise program, and lifestyle tips, Hot Times will help ensure that the postmenopausal years are a time in a woman's life when she is rewarded with good health and a renewed zest for living.
How Animals Talk: And Other Pleasant Studies of Birds and Beasts
by Marc Bekoff Rupert Sheldrake William J. LongThe classic and original text that first explored the telepathic methods of communication of wild animals • Based on years of detailed field observations, first published in 1919 • Written by the famous American naturalist who was the first to study telepathy in the wild • Forewords by biologists Rupert Sheldrake, who has spent 15 years researching the unexplained powers of animals, and Marc Bekoff, the editor of the three-volume Encyclopedia of Animal Behavior Many sources have commented on the silent communication abilities of pets, but never before and not since the first publication of this book in 1919 has the subject of animal telepathy in the wild been so fully researched. How Animals Talk explores the phenomenon of vocal, silent, and even motionless communication among animals. From crow talk to instant herd communication, author William J. Long theorizes that animals are much more intelligent, emotional, and moral than we have traditionally thought and that their ability to sense the presence of other living beings is an innate ability shared by humans as well. Based on many years of field observations, this classic text contains numerous examples of animal behavior that defy conventional explanation. Long believed in the importance and validity of anecdotal evidence. He recognized the dangers of conventional research in reducing animals to mere numbers and how the cold third-person prose of scientific study can objectify animals, distancing "us" from "them." His findings on the impact of our presence on animal life--and the cost that we pay in separating ourselves from animals, who help define our place in the natural world--may be more relevant today than ever before.
How to Avoid Making Art
by Julia CameronIn How to Avoid Making Art, the bestselling author of The Artist's Way delivers a (tongue-in-cheek!) guide to doing anything and everything you possibly can to avoid making art. Anyone who is engaged in a creative pursuit will no doubt identify with these wonderful cartoons by award-winning artist Elizabeth Cameron of creative wannabes doing everything except actually getting down to work. "For most people creativity is a serious business," says Julia Cameron. "They forget the telling phrase 'the play of ideas' and think that they need to knuckle down and work more. Often, the reverse is true. They need to play. " Ultimately, the characters in this book show us how we can turn our procrastination into play and our play into great work. With this delightful volume, Julia Cameron once again hits the nail on the head on the subject of creativity. .
How to Get Pregnant
by Sherman J. SilberA complete update of a classic. Dr. Silber is the preeminent expert in the field of male and female fertility problems. He has appeared on "Oprah, the "Today show, Good Morning America, ABC's World News Tonight, Nightline, and was featured on Discovery Health's documentary program on infertility, "The Baby Lab, and many other national programs. The media world will eagerly welcome Dr. Silber to discuss the latest developments in infertility treatment.
How to Heal with Color
by Ted AndrewsEveryone is affected by color. We use colors to describe our physical health, our emotions, even our spiritual experiences. Now you can learn how to use color to restore health and balance energy. Popular author Ted Andrews presents an effective system for developing your innate healing skills, including a chart that lists the beneficial colors for over fifty physical conditions. With this easy-to-follow guide, you will learn the basics of color healing, why it works, and simple techniques for healing yourself and others using colored lights, candles, cloths, and charged water. Discover how to: Use color to balance and restore your energy Determine which colors you need using simple assessments Project and absorb the healing properties of color Develop the ability to "sense" color with easy, fun exercises
How to Meet and Work with Spirit Guides
by Ted AndrewsEach of us can benefit from contact with the spiritual realm, and we often do so without realizing it. Spirit beings serve many roles and take many forms of expression within our lives. They inspire creativity and insight, help open us to abundance, protect us, and serve as our companions. In How To Meet and Work with Spirit Guides, popular author Ted Andrews teaches you simple and effective techniques for establishing rapport with your angels and guides. Explore meditation, divination, fragrance, crystals, and other ways to connect with spirit helpers, and enjoy the many gifts and learning opportunities gained by working with: guardian angels spirit guides loved ones in spirit animal totems nature spirits fairies
Human Anatomy (4th Edition)
by Elaine N. Marieb Jon Mallatt Patricia Brady WilhelmThis textbook features chapters concentrating on cells, embryology, tissues, bones, joints, muscle tissue, the senses, blood, the heart, blood vessels, and surface anatomy, as well as the various body systems. A brief atlas contains 71 color photographs depicting organs, muscles, and bones. A companion CD-ROM contains interactive tutorials, practice tests, case studies, visual review exercises, and news articles. The authors teach at Holyoke Community College, Washington State University, and the Community College of Rhode Island. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc. , Portland, OR (booknews. com)
Human Body Systems: Book D (Glencoe Science)
by McGraw-Hill EducationHuman Body Systems, as a part of the Glencoe Science 15-Book Series, provides students with accurate and comprehensive coverage of the human body and its key organ systems. The strong content coverage integrates a wide range of hands-on experiences, critical-thinking opportunities, and real-world applications. The modular approach allows you to mix and match books to meet your curricula.
Human Sexuality: Responsible Life Choices
by Verdene Ryder Peggy B. SmithProvides teenage readers with basic information about sexual development and reproductive health. Chapters explain the sexual decision-making process and examine the outcomes and risks of sexual activity. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.
Hunab Ku: 77 Sacred Symbols for Balancing Body and Spirit
by Joel SpeerstraThe Mayan symbol Hunab Ku represents movement and energy-the principle of life itself-in a spiraling design reminiscent of the Eastern yin-yang symbol. As an embodiment of harmony and balance, Hunab Ku invites us into the age of consciousness, which is predicted to begin on December 21, 2012.HUNAB KU prepares us for this cosmic awakening by presenting 77 sacred symbols that create an interactive system for learning, healing, and meditation. Beautifully illustrated and exhaustively researched, this virtual pilgrimage invites us to explore artifacts, earthworks, numerological patterns, and archetypes from diverse traditions the world over: ancient Greece, the Americas, Africa, the British Isles, Babylon, India, and beyond. Hunab Ku waits for you at the book's center, the threshold between our present age and the coming age of enlightenment. Like runes, tarot, and other pathworking systems, the archetypes herein open doors, create bridges, and shed light on our past and our future. These spiritual signposts are all around us and within, waiting to be interpreted. Let HUNAB KU be your guide.A richly illustrated book that draws on cross-cultural ancient symbols, numerology, archetypes, and earthworks, and the chakras.Includes 77 vivid full-color illustrations placed within the framework and palette of the seven chakras.Builds on the growing popularity of José Arguelles's The Mayan Factor and Carl Johan Calleman's The Mayan Calendar and the Transformation of Consciousness.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Hunger: An Unnatural History
by Sharman Apt RussellA subject as big as history and as everyday as skipping lunch -- how does hunger work? -- is explored in this thought-provoking, kaleidoscopic blend of science, anthropology, and personal reflection.
Hungry Planet: What the World Eats
by Faith D'AluisioOn the banks of Mali's Niger River, Soumana Natomo and his family gather for a communal dinner of millet porridge with tamarind juice. In the USA, the Ronayne-Caven family enjoys corndogs-on-a-stick with a tossed green salad. This age-old practice of sitting down to a family meal is undergoing unprecedented change as rising world affluence and trade, along with the spread of global food conglomerates, transform diets worldwide. In HUNGRY PLANET, the creative team behind the best-selling Material World, Women in the Material World, and MAN EATING BUGS presents a photographic study of families from around the world, revealing what people eat during the course of one week. Each family's profile includes a detailed description of their weekly food purchases; photographs of the family at home, at market, and in their communities; and a portrait of the entire family surrounded by a week's worth of groceries. To assemble this remarkable comparison, photojournalist Peter Menzel and writer Faith D'Aluisio traveled to 24 countries and visited 30 families from Bhutan and Bosnia to Mexico and Mongolia. The resulting series of photographs and facts is a 30-course feast of visual and quantitative information. Featuring essays on the politics of food by Marion Nestle, Charles C. Mann, and Alfred W. Crosby, and photo-essays on international street food, meat markets, fast food, and cookery, this captivating chronicle offers a riveting look at what the world really eats.
Hunt for the Skinwalker: Science Confronts the Unexplained at a Remote Ranch in Utah
by Colm A. Kelleher George KnappThe author of the controversial bestseller Brain Trust brings his scientific expertise to the chilling true story of unexplained phenomena on Utah's Skinwalker Ranch -- and challenges us with a new vision of reality. For more than fifty years, the bizarre events at a remote Utah ranch have ranged from the perplexing to the wholly terrifying. Vanishing and mutilated cattle. Unidentified Flying Objects. The appearance of huge, otherworldly creatures. Invisible objects emitting magnetic fields with the power to spark a cattle stampede. Flying orbs of light with dazzling maneuverability and lethal consequences. For one family, life on the Skinwalker Ranch had become a life under siege by an unknown enemy or enemies. Nothing else could explain the horrors that surrounded them -- perhaps science could. Leading a first-class team of research scientists on a disturbing odyssey into the unknown, Colm Kelleher spent hundreds of days and nights on the Skinwalker property and experienced firsthand many of its haunting mysteries. With investigative reporter George Knapp -- the only journalist allowed to witness and document the team's work -- Kelleher chronicles in superb detail the spectacular happenings the team observed personally, and the theories of modern physics behind the phenomena. Far from the coldly detached findings one might expect, their conclusions are utterly hair-raising in their implications. Opening a door to the unseen world around us, Hunt for the Skinwalker is a clarion call to expand our vision far beyond what we know.
The Hunt for the Skinwalker: Science Confronts the Unexplained at a Remote Ranch in Utah
by Colm A. KelleherShortly after Tom Gorman and his family settled on a remote Utah ranch in 1994, they saw an enormous dog loping toward the corral. When the dog attacked a calf Gorman fired at it, but it seemed oblivious to the bullets as it trotted away. This was the first in an unnerving series of incidents that occurred on the Gorman ranch - the sightings of lights in the sky and strange, hovering orbs; the disappearance and reappearance of objects; the horrifying mutilation of cattle. After the Gormans fled the property a team of scientists from the National Institute for Discovery Science (NIDS) brought its equipment and expertise to the site in an attempt to learn what was going on.