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The Art of Listening: A Guide to the Early Teachings of Buddhism
by Sarah ShawAn accessible introduction to the teachings of the Buddha told through the oral tradition of the Dīghanikāya--the preeminent text of the Pali canon.The Dīghanikāya or Long Discourses of the Buddha is one of the four major collections of teachings from the early period of Buddhism. Its thirty-four suttas (in Sanskrit, sutras) demonstrate remarkable breadth in both content and style, forming a comprehensive collection. The Art of Listening gives an introduction to the Dīghanikāya and demonstrates the historical, cultural, and spiritual insights that emerge when we view the Buddhist suttas as oral literature. Each sutta of the Dīghanikāya is a paced, rhythmic composition that evolved and passed intergenerationally through chanting. For hundreds of years, these timeless teachings were never written down. Examining twelve suttas of the Dīghanikāya, scholar Sarah Shaw combines a literary approach and a personal one, based on her experiences carefully studying, hearing, and chanting the texts. At once sophisticated and companionable, The Art of Listening will introduce you to the diversity and beauty of the early Buddhist suttas.
The Art of Listening in a Healing Way
by James E. MillerThe Art of Listening in a Healing Way is Jim Miller's sequel to his popular book, "The Art of Being a Healing Presence." He describes what healing listening is and how it differs from other kinds of listening. Then 27 short chapters provide helpful insights into how to do this special kind of listening. Examples: "A healing listener listens with the eyes." "A healing listener cleaves to silence." Interspersed throughout are intriguing quotations from the ages, as well as the author's floral photography.
The Art of Living Long: A New And Improved English Version Of The Treatise
by Luigi CornaroLouis Cornaro lived in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, and attained the age of 102. When a man passes the century mark, he is someone to be listened to,“Luigi Cornaro’s own account—written toward the close of more than a century of life—of the means of his complete restoration from an almost hopeless complication of bodily infirmities, to the happy state he continued so long to enjoy, may be said to form a life story, which, in its peculiar significance, is without a parallel in history…but by demonstrating, in a manner most decisive, that the condition of perfect health—maintained to the full limit of life ordained by Nature—is a blessing within the power of every human being to realize, and by indicating the path by which all may attain it, did this excellent man earn his unique position among the benefactors of mankind. Let us hope that our positive and practical age, ever ready to judge a proposition by its degree of usefulness, will perceive that a rule of life which effected the recovery of a dying man, and enabled him to retain entire mental and bodily vigor beyond his hundredth year, is of incontestable merit.”-Preface
The Art of Losing
by Lizzy MasonThe Art of Losing is a compelling debut that explores issues of addiction, sisterhood, and loss.On one terrible night, 17-year-old Harley Langston’s life changes forever. At a party she discovers her boyfriend, Mike, hooking up with her younger sister, Audrey. Furious, she abandons them both. When Mike drunkenly attempts to drive Audrey home, he crashes and Audrey ends up in a coma. Now Harley is left with guilt, grief, pain and the undeniable truth that her now ex-boyfriend has a drinking problem. So it’s a surprise that she finds herself reconnecting with Raf, a neighbor and childhood friend who’s recently out of rehab and still wrestling with his own demons. At first Harley doesn’t want to get too close to him. But as her sister slowly recovers, Harley begins to see a path forward with Raf’s help that she never would have believed possible—one guided by honesty, forgiveness, and redemption.
The Art of Lying Down
by Lori Lantz Bernd Brunner"A strange and dreamy voice . . . , like an Italo Calvino short story, curiously translated from some lost, obscure language." --Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, LoveAn utterly charming study of the history of lying down--which is more complicated than you might think We spend a good third of our lives lying down: sleeping, dreaming, making love, thinking, reading, and getting well. Bernd Brunner's ode to lying down is a rich exploration of cultural history and an entertaining collection of tales, ranging from the history of the mattress to the "slow living movement" to Stone Age repose--when people did not sleep lying down--and beyond. He approaches the horizontal state from a number of directions, but never loses his keen sense for the odd or unusual detail. Far from being a pose of passivity or laziness, lying down can be a protest, a chance to gather thoughts or change your point of view--the other side to our upright, productive lives. Brunner makes an eloquent case for the importance of lying down in a world that values ever-greater levels of activity, arguing that time spent horizontally offers rewards that we'd do well not to ignore. From the Hardcover edition.
The Art of Makeup
by Kevyn AucoinKevyn Aucoin partners with the industry's greatest talents to create an exquisite, star-studded collection of portraits, and reveals some timeless beauty tips that helped earn him his super-status in the fashion industry.
The Art of Mandala Meditation: Mandala Designs to Heal Your Mind, Body, and Spirit
by Michal BeaucaireDiscover the restorative power of mandala meditationRelax your body, calm your mind, and promote overall well-being with The Art of Mandala Meditation. This gorgeous collection features inspirational instruction and more than eighty colorful mandala illustrations that will help you find the comfort, healing, or inspiration you've been seeking. With these mesmerizing designs, you'll finally be able to ease your mind and free yourself from the obstacles that keep you from achieving inner peace. This book also includes customizable blank mandalas to further your meditation and guide you even deeper into tranquility.This beautiful volume is a must-have for anyone looking to live a more balanced life.
The Art of Marijuana Etiquette: A Sophisticated Guide to the High Life
by Andrew WardHere is the first, proper guide on etiquette for those using cannabis for recreation and medicinal purposes. Written by a seasoned journalist, both novices and seasoned tokers can now partake without annoying or offending anyone. When it comes to cannabis, there are numerous unspoken rules that users take very seriously. Whether we're talking about puff, puff, pass or supplying your own munchies, the marijuana community has always tried to keep etiquette as a staple of the lifestyle. Now, from one stoner to another, The Art of Marijuana Etiquette will guide you through all phases of weed life so you can enjoy the highest quality hydroponic without being disrespectful to those around you. Some key lessons include: Understanding the language and terminologyStep-by-step details on how to rollTips and tricks to improve your smoking sessionHow to prepare for a visit to legal dispensariesAnd much more. As the negative connotation of marijuana begins to dissipate, there will be more people partaking than ever. That's why noted journalist Andrew Ward has sat down with those in the marijuana community to find out what they find the most important lessons to share, so that veteran and amateur smokers can get the most out of this incredible plant. Having this handy guide to teach you in the ways of weed will make sure that you can continue the proud tradition of respect among stoners, while also educating those joining the party on how to carry themselves. Respect is key, and the more you understand about how to enjoy and medicate with cannabis, the better we will all be.
The Art of Massage: A Practical Manual for the Nurse, the Student and the Practitioner [Illustrated Edition]
by John Harvey KelloggRichly illustrated throughout.“A classic manual the learner and the practitioner will find enlightening. Its comprehensive coverage of the physiological effects of massage, as well as the illustrated techniques, are as timeless and unchanging as the human form. Particularly helpful are the detailed therapeutic massage procedures for specific health needs.”-Print ed.
The Art of Medicine: Healing and the Limits of Technology
by Herbert Ho Ping Kong Michael PosnerA renowned diagnostician shares stories of his patients and explores the importance of the human factor in medicine. In The Art of Medicine, Toronto Western Hospital’s internist Dr. Herbert Ho Ping Kong draws on his vast dossier of personal cases and five decades as a clinician to examine the core principles of a patient-centered approach to diagnosis and treatment. While HPK, as he is fondly known, recognizes and applauds the many invaluable innovations in medical technology, he makes the point that as disease and its management grow increasingly complex, physicians must learn to develop an arsenal of more basic skills, actively using the arts of seeing, hearing, palpation, empathy, and advocacy to provide a more humane and holistic form of care. Aimed at medical practitioners, aspiring doctors, or anyone interested in health and medicine, this book also contains interviews with more than a dozen of HPK’s patients, as well as short essays that explore the thinking of his professional colleagues on the art of medicine.
The Art of Mindful Living: How to Slow Down and Live Mindfully
by Octopus BooksMindful is about fully appreciating life's little pleasures and the most precious of moments that, all too often, pass by unnoticed when the mind is distracted.Though it seems like a paradox, slowing down to focus on one thing at a time and resisting the urge to multi-task can actually make us more productive by allowing us to deliberately concentrate our energy on our most important tasks. Likewise, mindful living also helps us be more aware of our thought patterns so that we can cultivate inner peace and appreciate the beauty in our day to day lives.This little collection of tips, inspirational quotes and reflections will help you find new strategies to:- stay focused and resist the urge to multitask,- take a few minutes to meditate and recentre yourself,- create a calming environment,- appreciate the beauty around you,- be more patient,- and manage your emotions to cultivate inner peace.This book will show you just how impactful it can be to take a few short moments to calm your mind and will ultimately help live a more peaceful and focused life.
The Art of Mindful Living: How to Slow Down and Live Mindfully
by PyramidMindful is about fully appreciating life's little pleasures and the most precious of moments that, all too often, pass by unnoticed when the mind is distracted. Though it seems like a paradox, slowing down to focus on one thing at a time and resisting the urge to multi-task can actually make us more productive by allowing us to deliberately concentrate our energy on our most important tasks. Likewise, mindful living also helps us be more aware of our thought patterns so that we can cultivate inner peace and appreciate the beauty in our day to day lives.This little collection of tips, inspirational quotes and reflections will help you find new strategies to:- stay focused and resist the urge to multitask,- take a few minutes to meditate and recentre yourself,- create a calming environment,- appreciate the beauty around you,- be more patient,- and manage your emotions to cultivate inner peace.This book will show you just how impactful it can be to take a few short moments to calm your mind and will ultimately help live a more peaceful and focused life.
The Art of Natural Beauty: Homemade lotions and potions for the face and body (Art of series)
by Rebecca SullivanFrom Avocado and Rose Face Oil to Salt and Macadamia Hair Spritz, this handy little guide is the perfect companion for anyone who wants to save money (and the planet) by ditching chemical-filled, mass-produced beauty products and making their own natural ones at home. Rebecca Sullivan has researched and tested a whole range of treats and treatments for your face, body and hair, and even your teeth.Keep skin touchably soft with Chocolate Orange Body Butter, and create your own make up palette using petal powders. With Lavender Lip Scrub and Elderflower Night Cream, the ideas in this book will inspire you to overhaul your entire cosmetic collection and embrace the art of natural beauty.
The Art of Plant-Based Cheesemaking: How to Craft Real, Cultured, Non-Dairy Cheese
by Karen McAthyThe Gourmand World Cookbook Award winner that “elevates vegan cheese to a whole new level”—now expanded and updated (Miyoko Schinner, founder of Miyoko’s Creamery and author of Artisan Vegan Cheese).Learn the craft of making authentic, delicious non-dairy cheese from acknowledged master plant-based cheesemaker Karen McAthy. Comprehensively updated and expanded, the second edition of the plant-based cheesemaking bible contains over 150 full-color photos and enhanced step-by-step instructions, with new information including:Eight new cheesemaking recipes plus dozens more from beginner to proNew coverage of “mixed method” fast-firming cultured cheesesGoing beyond nuts and seeds and using legumes for cheesemakingDairy-free cultured butter, coconut milk yogurt, oat and cashew milk yogurt, and sour creamGrowing plant-based cultures, including rejuvelac, sprouting, fermentation, kefir, and probiotic capsulesLactic acid fermentation and how to use it in cheesemakingExpanded coverage of flavors, aging, rind curing and smoking, and working with white and blue moldsNew recipe section for cooking with dairy-free cheeses including Coeur a la Creme, Buttermilk Fried Tempeh, and moreAn expert at capturing the texture, sharpness, and taste that cheese lovers crave, McAthy also “reveals the careful food science behind her art on these pages, so we can all try creating delectable vegan cheeses in our own homes” (Emily Von Euw, author of Rawsome Vegan Baking).
The Art of Positive Living: How to See the Good in Everyday Life
by Octopus BooksPositive thinking increases our self-confidence, helps us stay more open to new experiences, enhances our joy, and keeps us feeling energised and focused on our goals.In The Art of Positive Living, you'll discover the benefits of shifting your mindset to cultivate positive thinking so that you can strengthen your ability to see the good in life and remain hopeful even when times are tough. We all experience moments of sadness and difficulty in our lives, but fortunately our ability to be resilient and remain optimistic in the face of bad news, loss and adversity is something we can develop and strengthen through positive thinking and mindfulness.This little collection of tips, inspirational quotes and reflections will help you find new strategies for:- crushing negative self-talk,- practicing self-acceptance,- experiencing gratitude,- finding joy in small moments,- moving more mindfully through your day,- and recharging your energy when life gets you down.This book will show you just how impactful it can be to take a few short moments to look on the bright side and will ultimately help to boost your mood and improve your overall wellbeing.
The Art of Positive Living: How to See the Good in Everyday Life
by PyramidPositive thinking increases our self-confidence, helps us stay more open to new experiences, enhances our joy, and keeps us feeling energised and focused on our goals.In The Art of Positive Living, you'll discover the benefits of shifting your mindset to cultivate positive thinking so that you can strengthen your ability to see the good in life and remain hopeful even when times are tough. We all experience moments of sadness and difficulty in our lives, but fortunately our ability to be resilient and remain optimistic in the face of bad news, loss and adversity is something we can develop and strengthen through positive thinking and mindfulness.This little collection of tips, inspirational quotes and reflections will help you find new strategies for:- crushing negative self-talk,- practicing self-acceptance,- experiencing gratitude,- finding joy in small moments,- moving more mindfully through your day,- and recharging your energy when life gets you down.This book will show you just how impactful it can be to take a few short moments to look on the bright side and will ultimately help to boost your mood and improve your overall wellbeing.
The Art of Pregnancy Photography
by Jennifer GeorgeCapturing the beauty of pregnancy through photographs is an increasingly popular trend, and this timely guide covers the basics of maternity photography from both artistic and business standpoints. The details of creating a successful maternity portrait are addressed, including how to select a meaningful location, what props and fabrics to use, how to pose the subject, and how to produce a flattering lighting scheme. Helpful digital effects that can enhance skin tone and impart a wide variety of polished and artistic effects are discussed, as are tactics for incorporating other family members in the portrait. Also included are tips for building a strong connection with the subject that can lead to a profitable, lifelong client relationship.
The Art of Prolonging Life
by Christoph Wilhelm HufelandTHE “Art of Prolonging Life,” by Christopher William Hufeland, a philosophic physician and professor of medicine in the University of Jena, is a work enjoying a deserved popularity in Germany, where it has gone through several editions…The translation bears the impress of a master’s hand; it is elegant and exact, and in the Editor’s judgment is the production of the learned author’s own pen. Under this belief, the Editor has selected the translation of 1794, with its pure and classic language, for the present volume, in preference to a new translation from a later German edition.The Reader will probably be struck, as was the Editor, with the little real progress which has been made in the science of living during the more than half a century since the original work was first written; and the feeling of a necessity for bringing the matter up to the present line of march will be dissipated by its perusal. Indeed it seemed to the Editor more fitting as a ground of wholesome reflection, that we should have placed before our eyes the philosophy of half a century back, that we might thereby learn how much still remained to be done, before our knowledge of the subject could be regarded as complete.“Christoph Wilhelm Hufeland (1762-1836) was one of the most distinguished German physicians of his time. He graduated in 1780 and became Professor of Medicine in Jena (Thuringia) in 1793. He was an early advocate of Jennerian vaccination, advocated medicine for the poor, while opposing the Brunonian medical philosophy and animal magnetism. He became Professor of Medicine in Berlin in 1801, and then Professor of Pathology and Therapeutics at the new University of Berlin in 1810. He was a voluminous medical author on numerous topics including pediatrics, balneology, the epidemiology of typhus and cholera, and medical ethics.”-Pitt.edu
The Art Of Psychic Reiki: Developing Your Intuitive And Empathic Abilities For Energy Healing
by Lisa Campion Rhys Thomasrom master Reiki teacher Lisa Campion comes The Art of Psychic Reiki, a one-of-a-kind, step-by-step guide for learning the sacred art of Reiki while cultivating the psychic and intuitive skills crucial to this healing energy work.Reiki is a gentle yet powerful, hands-on energy healing method from Japan that’s been gaining in popularity over the last century—not only with bodyworkers and massage therapists in the West but also with medical professionals who can attest to its healing power. Born from the author’s decades of experience with Reiki healing and her own methods, The Art of Psychic Reiki provides everything you need to know about this healing art, including the critical psychic development and empathy training that prepares healers to go out and do the work they were meant to do.
The Art of Raw Food
by Vibeke Kaupert David Wolfe Jens CasupeiRaw food is for everyone, say the authors of one of Denmark's best-selling cookbooks, and they make a compelling case for that claim. Equally at home on the coffee table or in the kitchen, The Art of Raw Food features gorgeous four-color photography and delicious yet simple raw food recipes as well as a background on the benefits of a raw food diet. Jens Casupei and Vibeke Kaupert, raw food enthusiasts with a flair for style as well as a passion for healthy living, introduce readers to the good (raw food), the bad (processed food), and the ugly (how processed food can make you feel). Sixty pages of information on health and diet are followed by 260 pages of mouth-watering recipes. In 140 recipes, the authors cover breakfast (Delicious Buckwheat Porridge); shakes and smoothies (Orange and Blackcurrant Shake); soups (Light and Fluffy Pepper Bisque); main dishes (Chili Sin Carne); soups, dips, and patés (Olive Tapenade); desserts (Pineapple Carpaccio with Berry Coulis); snacks (Quetzalcoatl Chocolate); and sauces and dressings (Sunflower and Beetroot Sauce). A terrific introduction to the world of raw foods for any newcomer, Raw Food offers plenty of diverse and unique recipes for every occasion. The Art of Raw Food official website: http://theartofrawfood.com/
The Art of Reading Minds: Understand Others to Get What You Want
by Henrik Fexeus'A fascinating tour around the world of hidden signals and communication by Sweden's foremost mentalist. Use this wisely!' - Derren BrownLearning to mind read isn't as out there as it may sound. In every interaction we have, we give away a range of non-verbal signals, often more powerful than the words we say.The Art of Reading Minds teaches you how to influence others, bringing them round to your way of thinking. Rooted in cognitive psychology, Henrik Fexeus explains how readers can find out what another person feels - and consequently control that individual's thoughts and beliefs.Short, snappy chapters cover subjects like:Contradictory signs and what they meanHow you flirt with people without even knowing it Methods of suggestion and undetectable influenceHow to plant and trigger emotional states Fexeus offers practical tips to master the art of persuasion, which will boost your confidence both in personal and professional settings. Simple exercises throughout the book will heighten your self-awareness, revealing how you are perceived by others. Whether you want to get a promotion, negotiate a pay rise, network like a pro, find romance or spot when someone is lying, The Art of Reading Minds shows you how to uncover what people are really saying.'If you ever wanted to know how a mentalist can tell what is in your mind, then this is the book for you.' - Joe Navarro, author of the international bestseller What Every Body is Saying
The Art of Reassembly: A Memoir of Early Mother Loss and Aftergrief
by Peg ConwayIf your mom is dead, is she still your mom? At twenty-five—nearly two decades after losing her mother to breast cancer as a little girl—an accident on a downtown street unleashes startling emotional reactions in Peg Conway, and this question starts to percolate. She comes to understand what she&’s experiencing as long-buried childhood grief, and as she marries and becomes a mother herself, Peg&’s intense feelings challenge her to offer herself compassion. Gradually she confronts how growing up surrounded by silence in a family that moved on from sorrow had caused her to suppress her mother&’s memory for far too long. Ultimately, after excavating all the layers, Peg finds her mom again, and in the process discovers that truth, no matter how painful, heals.
The Art of Regression Modeling in Road Safety
by Ezra HauerThis unique book explains how to fashion useful regression models from commonly available data to erect models essential for evidence-based road safety management and research. Composed from techniques and best practices presented over many years of lectures and workshops, The Art of Regression Modeling in Road Safety illustrates that fruitful modeling cannot be done without substantive knowledge about the modeled phenomenon. Class-tested in courses and workshops across North America, the book is ideal for professionals, researchers, university professors, and graduate students with an interest in, or responsibilities related to, road safety. This book also: · Presents for the first time a powerful analytical tool for road safety researchers and practitioners · Includes problems and solutions in each chapter as well as data and spreadsheets for running models and PowerPoint presentation slides · Features pedagogy well-suited for graduate courses and workshops including problems, solutions, and PowerPoint presentations · Equips readers to perform all analyses on a spreadsheet without requiring mastery of complex and costly software · Emphasizes understanding without esoteric mathematics · Makes assumptions visible and explains their role and consequences
The Art of Repair: Mindful mending: how to stitch old things to new life
by Molly MartinFor Molly Martin, it all started with a pair of socks. Her favourite pair. When the heels became threadbare, her mother got out her darning mushroom and showed her how to reinforce the thinning stitches and bring them back to life. She has been stitching and darning ever since.In The Art of Repair, Molly explores the humble origins of repair and how the act of mending a cherished item carefully by hand offers not just a practical solution but nourishment for the soul. Using her own beautiful illustrations, she guides us through the basics of the craft - from piecing and patching to the ancient Japanese art of Sashiko.This book will stay with you long after you put down your needle and thread. It offers an antidote to our increasingly disposable lifestyle, encouraging us to reconnect not just with the everyday objects in our environment but also with ourselves.
The Art of Repair: Mindful mending: how to stitch old things to new life
by Molly MartinFor Molly Martin, it all started with a pair of socks. Her favourite pair. When the heels became threadbare, her mother got out her darning mushroom and showed her how to reinforce the thinning stitches and bring them back to life. She has been stitching and darning ever since.In The Art of Repair, Molly explores the humble origins of repair and how the act of mending a cherished item carefully by hand offers not just a practical solution but nourishment for the soul. Using her own beautiful illustrations, she guides us through the basics of the craft - from piecing and patching to the ancient Japanese art of Sashiko.This book will stay with you long after you put down your needle and thread. It offers an antidote to our increasingly disposable lifestyle, encouraging us to reconnect not just with the everyday objects in our environment but also with ourselves.