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Slow Beauty: Rituals and Recipes to Nourish the Body and Feed the Soul
by Shel PinkSpaRitual founder Shel Pink's Slow Beauty is all about carving a few moments out of each day to practice the kind of mindful self-care and wellness that makes us glow.Slow Beauty works because it's a lifestyle, not a quick fix. It provides inspiration, support, and tools for working from within toward looking and feeling healthier and more joyful than ever. In this book you'll find: Ideas on beauty with substance from around the world; Rituals such as finding and designing your own sanctuary, breathing exercises, meditation, and deepening relationships (and inner strength) through women's gatherings; Recipes for teas, soups, juices, smoothies, scrubs, body oils, and even how to create your own mantra; How to incorporate these practices into daily life in the best way for you.Filled with inspirational images and a message that's sustainable for a lifetime, Slow Beauty will harness the power within every woman to physically, mentally, and spiritually nourish their bodies from the inside out.
Slow Burn: Burn Fat Faster By Exercising Slower
by Stu Mittleman Katherine CallanIn Slow Burn, endurance master Stu Mittleman delivers a program for creating energy and increasing endurance so you can go the distance and feel great doing it every day, week, and year.Change your workout, change your life:Think: Stu shares his proven formula for breaking down seemingly insurmountable goals into a series of manageable tasks.Train: Learn to understand your body's signals and refocus your training so that the movement -- not the outcome -- is the reward.Eat: Stu teaches you how to make nutritional choices that leave you energized -- not exhausted -- all day long.You really can accomplish more -- with less effort -- than you ever imagined. All you have to do is change your focus and you'll change your life. Let Slow Burn show you how to enjoy the journey and achieve the results.
Slow Cooker Without the Calories
by Justine PattisonPart of a series of low calorie cookbooks devised by bestselling author and the UK's favourite diet recipe writer, Justine Pattison.SLOW COOKER WITHOUT THE CALORIES takes all the hassle out of eating the low cal way. Justine's thoroughly tested recipes are simple, accessible and imaginative. Her writing experience and clever combinations will make losing weight as easy as 1-2-3! Each delicious slow cooked recipe is supplied with introductions, prep and cook times, calorie counts and additional applicable nutritional information, plus Justine's trademark tips and ideas to support and enhance the cooking experience! Also including a handy guide on how to get the very best out of your slow cooker.
Slow Cooker: 30 schnelle und leichte Rezepte (Slow Cooker Kochbuch)
by Becca Miles Caio Lopes de Melo LindosoDas einzige Handbuch über Crock-Pot Schongarer Sie brauchen: Was finden Sie in dem besten Crock-Pot- und Schongarerrezeptbuch? •Eine ausführliche Liste von Zutaten, die Sie brauchen, um in deinem Crock-Pot zu kochen. •Ein etappenweise Handbuch darüber, wie Ihre Mähler in dem Crock-Pot und Schongarer zu kochen. •Eine breite Vielfältigkeit von Speisen, die alle Geschmacken und Präferenze befriedigt. Beeindrucken Sie Familie und Freunde mit den leckeren Schongarerspeisen: The Ultimate Crockpot Cookbook ist angekommen! Da sind Sie! Bereit dazu, leckere Corck-Potrezepte zu kochen! Wollen Sie Ihre Familie, Freunde beeindrucken oder sogar Sich selbst verwöhnen? Ob Sie neu dabei oder ein erfahrener Koch sind, hier finden Sie alle Hilfsmittel, die Sie brauchen, um hervorragende Speisen zu kochen. Stellen Sie sich zu Hause: Sie arbeiten, Sie führen Ihre Aufgabe aus oder kommen Sie zurück, nachdem Sie Ihre Besorgungen gemacht haben: Und als Sie den Flur entlang läuft, können sie das Geruch spüren, das Aroma, die Güte aus der Küche herauskommend: Das ist dein Mahl, das wird langsam in der Küche gegart. Es wartet auf Sie; es will, dass Sie es schmecken. Und Sie wissen, dass nach ein Paar Stunden, wenn alle Ihre Zeuge schon erledigt sind, es ist da für Sie, fertig für Ihren Genuss. Aber am wichtigsten ist es Ihre Erschaffung, es ist Ihres! Benutzen Sie das Wissen der engültigen Schongarerrezepte und der Crock-Potspeisen, um Ihr Leben für immer gesundheitlicher zu verändern! Wir sorgen für Sie: Genießen Sie die gesundsten und leckersten Crock-Potrezepte.
Slow Cooker: Le Livre Des Recettes Pour Mijoteuse par Excellence
by Sylvie Paysac Becca MilesVous n'aurez pas besoin d'autres livres de recettes pour mijoteuse lorsque vous aurez acheté le Livre Des Recettes Pour Mijoteuse par Excellence: Le Livre Des Recettes Pour Mijoteuse par Excellence inclut: * Une liste détaillée des ingrédients nécessaires pour toutes les recettes. * Un guide informatif sur chaque recette pour la mijoteuse. * Des recettes variées pour satisfaire tous les goûts et vos préférences culinaires. Vos amis et votre famille n'en reviendront pas ! Avec le Livre Des Recettes Pour Mijoteuse par Excellence, vous impressionnerez avec vos recettes de repas mijotés. Vous êtes prêt à réaliser de délicieuses recettes à la mijoteuse ! Vous voulez impressionner votre famille, vos amis ou simplement satisfaire vos papilles ? Que vous soyez novice ou un cuisinier expérimenté, vous trouverez tout ce dont vous avez besoin pour préparer d'excellents repas. Imaginez vous à la maison: vous travaillez, vous effectuez vos tâches quotidiennes ou vous rentrez après avoir fait les courses; vous ouvrez la porte de chez vous et un arôme délicieux vous emplit les narines, cette merveilleuse odeur vient de votre cuisine. C'est le repas de ce soir qui cuisez lentement dans votre mijoteuse. Il vous attends. Il vous interpelle. Et vous savez que dans quelques heures, lorsque vous aurez complété vos tâches, il sera prêt. Prêt à être dévoré. Et encore mieux, c'est une de vos créations ! Cet arôme délicieux vous appartient ! Servez vous du Livre Des Recettes Pour Mijoteuse par Excellence pour changer votre vie à tout jamais en créant des recettes différentes et saines pour votre santé! Pensez à votre santé; Appréciez ces recettes pour Mijoteuse, excellentes pour votre santé et pour vos papilles. J'ai sélectionné pour vous toutes ces recettes et j'espère que vous allez les apprécier.
Slow Dancing with a Stranger: Lost and Found in the Age of Alzheimer's
by Meryl ComerA New York Times BestsellerEmmy-award winning broadcast journalist and leading Alzheimer’s advocate Meryl Comer’s Slow Dancing With a Stranger is a profoundly personal, unflinching account of her husband’s battle with Alzheimer’s disease that serves as a much-needed wake-up call to better understand and address a progressive and deadly affliction.When Meryl Comer’s husband Harvey Gralnick was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s disease in 1996, she watched as the man who headed hematology and oncology research at the National Institutes of Health started to misplace important documents and forget clinical details that had once been cataloged encyclopedically in his mind. With harrowing honesty, she brings readers face to face with this devastating condition and its effects on its victims and those who care for them. Detailing the daily realities and overwhelming responsibilities of caregiving, Comer sheds intensive light on this national health crisis, using her personal experiences—the mistakes and the breakthroughs—to put a face to a misunderstood disease, while revealing the facts everyone needs to know.Pragmatic and relentless, Meryl has dedicated herself to fighting Alzheimer’s and raising public awareness. “Nothing I do is really about me; it’s all about making sure no one ends up like me,” she writes. Deeply personal and illuminating, Slow Dancing With a Stranger offers insight and guidance for navigating Alzheimer’s challenges. It is also an urgent call to action for intensive research and a warning that we must prepare for the future, instead of being controlled by a disease and a healthcare system unable to fight it.
Slow Death by Rubber Duck Fully Expanded and Updated: How the Toxicity of Everyday Life Affects Our Health
by Rick Smith Bruce LourieThe landmark book about the toxicity of everyday life, updated, revised and re-issued for its 10th anniversary, along with the experiments from Smith and Lourie's second book, Toxin Toxout.It's amazing how little can change in a decade. In 2009, a book transformed the way we see our frying pans, thermometers and tuna sandwiches. Daily life was bathing us in countless toxins that accumulated in our tissues, were passed on to our children and damaged our health. To expose the extent of this toxification, environmentalists Rick Smith and Bruce Lourie offered themselves to science and undertook a series of over a dozen experiments to briefly raise their personal levels of mercury, BPA, Teflon and other pollutants. The ease with which ordinary activities caused dangerous levels to build in their bodies was a wake-up call, and readers all over the world responded. But did government regulators and corporations? Ten years later, there is good news. But not much. Concise, shocking, practical and hopeful, this new combined edition of one of the most important books ever published about green living will put the nasty stuff back where it belongs: on the national agenda and out of our bodies.
Slow Jogging: Lose Weight, Stay Healthy, and Have Fun with Science-Based, Natural Running
by Hiroaki Tanaka Magdalena JackowskaRunning is America’s most popular participatory sport, yet more than half of those who identify as runners get injured every year. Falling prey to injuries from overtraining, faulty form, poor eating, and improper footwear, many runners eventually, and reluctantly, abandon the sport for a less strenuous pastime. But for the first time in the United States, Hiroaki Tanaka’s Slow Jogging demonstrates that there is an efficient, healthier, and pain-free approach to running for all ages and lifestyles.Tanaka’s method of easy running, or "slow jogging,” is an injury-free approach to running that helps participants burn calories, lose weight, and even reverse the effects of Type-2 diabetes. With easy-to-follow steps and colorful charts, Slow Jogging teaches runners to enjoy injury-free activity by: Maintaining a smiling, or niko niko in Japanese, pace that is both easy and enjoyable Landing on mid-foot, instead of on the heel Choosing shoes with thin, flexible soles and no oversized heel Aiming for a pace of 180 steps per minute And trying to find time for activity every dayAccessible to runners of all fitness levels and ages, Slow Jogging will inspire thousands more Americans to take up running and will change the way that avid runners hit the pavement.
Slow Medicine: Hope and Healing for Chronic Illness
by Michael Finkelstein“Dr. Michael Finkelstein masterfully guides us through the 77 questions that connect the dots of our lives.” — Dr. Mehmet Oz, Vice Chair and Professor of Surgery, New York-Presbyterian Columbia“Everyone should read Slow Medicine…. Dr. Finkelstein is a visionary practitioner, with decades of experience combining a scientist’s perspective with common sense and wisdom. Slow Medicine represents a superbly insightful advancement in the literature of Integrative Health. It is important, fun to read, and potentially life changing.” — Andrew Weil, MD“Living a life of unthinking habit can lead to unhealthy outcomes, emotionally and spiritually as well as physically…Finkelstein’s queries reflect an approach that may start with one’s physical habits…but then go much deeper. Answering [them] may lead the way to a healthier, more aware life.” — Energy Times
Slow but Sure: How I lost 170 pounds with the help of God, Family Circle, and Richard Simmons
by Sandra Dalka-Prysby"A motivational read, full of good advice, yet funny too. " --Kirkus ReviewsWhen 325 pound Sandra Dalka-Prysby decided to take the weight off, she not only lost 170 pounds--she gained control of her life. In this intimate, honest, humorous book, she tells the day-by-day story of her inspirational journey to fitness and healthy living--as chronicled in Family Circle Magazine.
Slow cooker per principianti: cucinare piatti deliziosi e senza sforzi grazie alla “cucina lenta”
by Sarah Sophia“The Essential Kitchen Series”, volume 20 Cucinate i vostri piatti preferiti mentre lavorate o giocate fuori casa, dicendo addio alla confusione e alla seccatura delle ore passate in cucina. Lo slow cooker diventerà la vostra arma segreta! Imparate come è semplice preparare i vostri pasti con lo “slow cooker”. Deliziate e fate felice la vostra famiglia con piatti sempre saporiti e godetevi del tempo libero in loro compagnia, grazie al tempo in più che risparmierete con questo utile aiutante. La serie “The Essential Kitchen Series” supera i limiti della “vecchia scuola” con la guida e il ricettario “Slow cooker per principianti, ricette per tutti e per tutti i gusti”. 30 ricette che daranno una marcia in più ai vostri pranzi con solo una frazione del tempo di preparazione e il tempo speso in cucina Cucinate cene da far venire l’acquolina in bocca con gran facilità e senza stress. Preparate zuppe, piatti di carne, vegetali, pesce e persino dolci. Preparare un piatto usando una pentola per la cucina lenta o “slow cooking” è probabilmente il modo più facile di cucinare. Preparate gli ingredienti in anticipo, aggiungeteli all’interno dello slow cooker, mettete in funzione per alcune ore e lui farà tutto il resto. Sembra troppo semplice? È proprio così. Lo slow cooker renderà possibile un’infinità di combinazioni di sapori e, una volta sperimentate le 30 ricette contenute in questo ricettario, sorprenderete la vostra famiglia e i vostri amici con i vostri manicaretti. Non si può sbagliare con queste ricette. Poche cose sono facili nella vita, un esempio illuminante è lo slow cooker. Con questa guida imparerete com'è elementare trarre il meglio dal vostro tempo adoperando questo elettrodomestico. Imparerete quello che hanno già fatto migliaia di persone: un modo semplice per impressionare positivamente la famiglia riunita intorno al tavolo come ogni giorno o i vostri invitati mentre so
Slow: Finding Peace and Purpose in a Hectic World
by Jo PetersEndless work deadlines, family and social responsibilities, runaway to-do lists, FOMO… do you ever wish you could press the pause button to catch a breath?Discover ways to slow down time with this invaluable guide to slow living. It will not only boost your physical and mental well-being but enrich your relationships and help you to reconnect with what’s really important.With practical advice on self-care, breathing techniques, mindfulness, ethical living and eating, and how best to cultivate quiet moments every day, Slow is your companion to a happier, calmer you.
Slow: Finding Peace and Purpose in a Hectic World
by Jo PetersEndless work deadlines, family and social responsibilities, runaway to-do lists, FOMO… do you ever wish you could press the pause button to catch a breath?Discover ways to slow down time with this invaluable guide to slow living. It will not only boost your physical and mental well-being but enrich your relationships and help you to reconnect with what’s really important.With practical advice on self-care, breathing techniques, mindfulness, ethical living and eating, and how best to cultivate quiet moments every day, Slow is your companion to a happier, calmer you.
Slowing Down to Run Faster: A Sense-able Approach to Movement
by Edward YuA trainer and former triathlete shows you how to achieve the results you want with a new multidisciplinary approachWhy does trying harder sometimes become an exercise in futility? Why does following "expert advice" often lead to little or no improvement? What if there were an efficient way of learning that could be applied to every area of human experience? Drawing from the principles of Bagua, Taichi, and Feldenkrais, Edward Yu presents an innovative approach to running: power, speed, and agility are more related to your ability to sense your own body than to willpower or raw talent. Centering the art of running as an explorative, creative, and somatic-based practice, Yu shows us how to run faster by learning to become more sensible--that is, more sense-able--through the playful and systematic exploration of movement.
Smack
by Melvin BurgessWhen fourteen-year-old Tar runs away from home, he thinks he's found the perfect life. He's got his girlfriend, Gemma, a place in an abandoned building to live, and new people to meet. And when Gemma and her friends invite him to take his first hit of smack, he thinks things will only get better. Smack slowly changes everything, but not for the better. Tar begins to steal, Gemma grows more and more distant, and no one seems to know how to find anything but the next hit. It all starts to fall apart. Winner of the Carnegie Medal and Guardian Prize for fiction, Smack is a timely and penetrating novel about the ecstasies and horrors of heroin use.
Small Animal Surgical Nursing (Second Edition)
by Sara J. Busch Marianne TearCovering the veterinary technician's role and responsibilities in small animal surgery, Small Animal Surgical Nursing: Skills and Concepts, 2nd Edition helps you gain exceptional clinical competency. Topics include asepsis, operating room protocol, instrumentation, sterile technique, suture materials, suturing techniques, wound management, surgical assistance, and pre- and postoperative care of animals. Full-color photographs show instruments and equipment, and help you develop skills in sterile technique, suturing techniques, and wound management. Written by noted educator Marianne Tear, this edition expands coverage of emerging issues and hot topics such as nutritional therapy and physical therapy. Complete coverage of small animal surgical nursing describes the roles and responsibilities of the veterinary technician. A focus on exceptional clinical skills and practice tips helps you gain clinical competency in small animal surgical technique. Clear, full-color photographs show instruments, equipment, sterile technique, suturing techniques, and wound management. Performance objectives at the beginning of each chapter and key points and review questions at the end of each chapter focus and reinforce learning. Practical appendices make it easy to look up dosage calculations, how to quickly set IV fluid drip rates, and how to make up various solutions of medications for constant rate infusions. More than a dozen new illustrated procedures are added to this edition. More real-world examples and best practices are added. Common complications are described for each surgical procedure, with discussions of how to avoid or prepare for these situations. A consistent organization discusses each surgery in terms of pre-op considerations, patient positioning and prep, equipment, the tech's role, and common complications. Instructions follow the order of the procedure: sterilization and gloving and gowning are located in Chapter 1. More rationales are included, covering topics such as different methods of sterilization and catheter placement. Increased coverage of nutritional therapy and physical therapy is added to the chapter on postoperative care. Key terms, chapter outlines, review questions, and a glossary make learning easier. The companion Evolve website includes instrument identification exercises and other workbook-like study activities.
Small Bites: Mindfulness for Everyday Use
by Annabelle ZinserDrawing on her experiences as a Buddhist teacher in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh, Annabelle Zinser developed meditation and mindfulness practices for a variety of everyday situations and the transformation of emotional challenges. In short chapters the author demonstrates how to connect the awareness of our breath with focusing our mindfulness on a particular topic at hand, such as: dealing with inferiority complex; recognizing negative thoughts and emotions; taking care of our sexuality; seeing our ancestors within us. This puts us in touch with the healing capacity of the present moment, and gives us a tool to transform even the most difficult and painful aspects of our lives into something joyful and healing. In their simplicity, the meditations follow the model of Metta meditation, aiming for the cultivation of our hearts and spirits. They always begin with focusing on the breath but from there expand to addressing a broad spectrum of mental conditions and life situations.Written for anyone aiming to living in a more grounded and sustainable way, Small Bites offers immediately applicable guidance in applying key mindfulness practices to daily life.
Small Changes Big Results
by Ellie Krieger Kelly James-EngerAn easy-to-start, simple-to-maintain, scientifically sound, and eminently usable twelve-week program of small steps on the road to better health Small Changes, Big Resultsis not about cutting all the carbohydrates out of your diet. Or replacing every single gram of sugar with omega-3 fatty acids. It’s not about doing one hundred sit-ups a day, or getting on the treadmill whenever you have a free second. In fact, it’s not about any of the total lifestyle-replacement gimmicks—whether diet, exercise, or pop psychology—that have swept our culture in recent years, putting untold millions of Americans on the risky roller coaster of success and failure that defines fad diets and programs. Not here. Small Changes, Big Resultsis about reality—the reality of what you can do, the reality of what you want to do, and the reality of what works. It’s about introducing a series of small changes each week for three months in the three core areas of diet and nutrition; exercise and fitness; and emotional wellness. For each of the twelve weeks, nutritionist Ellie Krieger introduces a very finite, completely practical action plan for the week—and not only are these tasks incredibly doable, they’re in fact so accessible that it’s tough not to be inspired. For example, in Week 1 the nutrition task is merely to go shopping, buy some healthful pantry items, and start keeping track of what you eat; the exercise consists of taking three twenty-minute walks; and the wellness aspect is to do a five-minute breathing exercise. That’s it. And it doesn’t really get any harder. But these small changes do in fact lead to big results. At the end of twelve weeks, a totally unhealthy diet has been overhauled: armed with easy, delicious recipes and tips, you’ve removed unhelpful munchies and replaced them with healthful snacking, you’ve cut down on lethal trans fats while adding beneficial fat choices, you’ve replaced refined grains with whole grains, you’re eating more fish and less red meat, and so forth. Yet you’ve never been forbidden to eat a single thing: instead of prohibiting entire food groups, Ellie categorizes foods asUsually, Sometimes, and Rarely—and now you should be eating more from theUsuallychoices, less from theRarelycategory. Furthermore, you’ve integrated physical activity into your life, and you’ve developed a set of tools to help you deal with stress—you’re not only eating better, but you’re also exercising better and feeling better. The beauty of this program is that none of these action steps is remotely intimidating, because they’re not a full immersion into a totally new lifestyle. Instead, it’s a series of incremental changes—removing bad habits one by one, while at the same time adding good ones. There’s nothing to scare you off—on the contrary, here’s a whole book full of small changes that produce big results. From the Hardcover edition.
Small Changes, Big Results, Revised and Updated
by Ellie KriegerEllie Krieger, the host of Food Network's Healthy Appetite and New York Times bestselling author, has revised and updated her 12-week wellness plan, now with 25 new recipes for nutrition-packed meals and snacks, plus dozens of tips for apps and web sites to help you make the best choices for a healthy body. This is an easy-to-start, simple-to-maintain, scientifically sound, 12-week program of small steps--just three each week--such as starting a food journal, choosing healthy fats and proteins, and replacing refined grains with whole grains. Now with 65 recipes, this revised edition helps you free yourself of junk food cravings and replace additive-laden fake food with healthy, real food for better sleep, more stamina, and a slimmer waist--all while eating delicious food. And you won't be forbidden to eat a single thing! Krieger also tells you what technology to use for tracking your fitness progress and finding others who share your interests. At the end of twelve weeks, you will be armed with easy recipes (she includes the nutritional breakdown for all of them)--such as Poached Salmon with Mustard-Dill Sauce, Whole-Grain Rotini with Tuscan Kale, Pita Pizzas, and numerous easy, satisfying meals, to get you off the diet rollercoaster and eating healthy, so staying fit will be second nature.t a single thing: instead of prohibiting entire food groups, Ellie categorizes foods as Usually, Sometimes, and Rarely--and now you should be eating more from the Usually choices, less from the Rarely category. Furthermore, you've integrated physical activity into your life, and you've developed a set of tools to help you deal with stress--you're not only eating better, but you're also exercising better and feeling better. The beauty of this program is that none of these action steps is remotely intimidating, because they're not a full immersion into a totally new lifestyle. Instead, it's a series of incremental changes--removing bad habits one by one, while at the same time adding good ones. There's nothing to scare you off--on the contrary, here's a whole book full of small changes that produce big results.From the Hardcover edition.
Small Changes: A Rules-Free Guide to Add More Plant-Based Foods, Peace and Power to Your Life
by Alicia WittDitch the labels and embrace positive, healthy practices for eating, exercising, and living an authentic life--your way!You don&’t have to overhaul your whole life to be healthier and happier--every small change can make a big difference!Deciding to improve your health, your consciousness, and the world can seem so overwhelming that you don&’t know where to begin. And when you head down one path, you might face criticism for &“not doing it right&” or &“not following the rules.&”But sometimes, all you need to do is make a few small changes to chart your course to a healthier life that&’s authentically you.Author and actor Alicia Witt isn&’t here to dole out lists of dos and don&’ts. But she is here to show how adopting the &“small changes philosophy&” allows you to find balance, eat healthier, and feel better physically and emotionally. She also invites you into her adventurous life, both on and off the set, in stories infused with candor and humor.In this user-friendly guide you&’ll learn how toIncorporate more plant-based foods into your daily meals (38 easy recipes included!)Make lifestyle changes to better care for your body, community, and environmentCare for your mind, spirit, and soulEngage in a short, simple exercise routine to keep yourself strong and fitRegardless of what you want to improve, this book will help you find your way and teach you how small changes can usher in larger changes--and transform your life.
Small Clinical Trials: Issues and Challenges
by Institute of MedicineProgress in areas of science such as biotechnology has resulted in the need for new approaches to optimization of the design and analysis of clinical trials when the number of experimental participants is unavoidably small. Clinical trials involving astronauts share characteristics with other types of small clinical trials. This study, commissioned by NASA, recommends approaches to the design, implementation, and evaluation of clinical trials with small numbers of participants. The study lacks a subject index. Evans is affiliated with the Institute of Medicine. Ildstad is director of the Institute for Cellular Therapeutics at the University of Louisville. Annotation c. Book News, Inc. , Portland, OR (booknews. com)
Small Groups in Counseling and Therapy: Process and Leadership
by Barbara W. PosthumaWhat are the characteristics of a cohesive group? What are the attributes of a good leader? What are the hidden agendas that govern certain group dynamics? Everyone needs a basic introduction into group dynamics in order to interact with the people in their personal and professional community. Small Groups is a practical hands-on approach to group dynamics. People in the various helping professions, as well as other professionals and lay citizens, will find in this book the appropriate conceptual knowledge and practical skills needed for effective small group leadership.<p> In addition to considering the theories of leadership and group process as well as the attributes and roles of leaders, the author applies the information in a practical step-by-step manner. He also introduces new programs on assertiveness and awareness. Topics include: group development, group dimensions, goals and norms, leadership attributes and techniques, ethics and multiculturalism, and self-help groups.
Small Magics: Practical Secrets from an Appalachian Village Witch
by H. Byron BallardYour hands-on, back-to-basics guide to building a magical practice.“Common-sense folk wisdom, remedies, and practices . . . and a welcome perspective that the magical world all around is not only accessible to us, it is part of us.” —Miles Batty, author of Teaching Witchcraft As if you’re having face-to-face lessons on her porch, H. Byron Ballard introduces you to the ways of magic, answering vital questions about what it is, why it matters, and how to do it. She teaches the mechanics and foundational skills of practice, offering no-nonsense techniques that practitioners of any skill level or tradition can use.Drawing from her many years as a practicing witch, Ballard demonstrates how to engage daily with the energy around you. She encourages you to experience magic with fresh eyes—whether you're a beginner or need to regain a beginner’s mind. This book provides grounding exercises, shielding methods, healing magic, insight on witchcraft tools, and more. Ballard offers everything you need to live a full, enchanted life in our deliciously magical world.“A down to earth, easy to read instruction manual filled with practical magical solutions all of which can be performed with items you already have on hand.” —Dorothy Morrison, author of Everyday Magic
Small Nap, Little Dream
by Talia Aikens-NuñezThis playful story celebrates the joy of a refreshing nap--while introducing some simple Spanish vocabulary.Young children are busy all day long--running and climbing, looking and laughing--and in the middle of a full day of fun, there's nothing like taking a break for a small nap. This is the time of day to have a little dream--sueñito--that gives the afternoon some added sweetness. Look at me RUN. Mis pies go fast!Look at me READ. Mis ojos explore!Kids will soon be chiming in with the Spanish words for their body parts, as they wind down and get ready for that refreshing nap. And they will love poring through the pages of toddlers at play in an imaginary multicolored world that is full of happiness, setting the stage for their dreams.
Small Plates and Sweet Treats
by Aran GoyoagaTrained pastry chef, blogger, and mother of two Aran Goyoaga turned to gluten-free cooking when she and her children were diagnosed with gluten intolerance. Combining the flavors of her childhood in Bilbao, Spain, with unique artistry and the informal elegance of small-plate dining, Aran has sacrificed nothing.Dishes range from soups and salads to savory tarts and stews to her signature desserts. With delicate, flavorful, and naturally gluten-free recipes arranged by season, and the author's gorgeously sun-filled food photography throughout, SMALL PLATES AND SWEET TREATS will bring the magic of Aran's home to yours.Fans of Cannelle et Vanille, those with gluten allergies, and cookbook enthusiasts looking for something new and special will all be attracted to this breathtaking book.