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  Nature's Blessings

  Kirsten Riddle

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  Be inspired by the wonderful world of nature through intentions, practical exercises and meditations for greater wellbeing and joy.
  
  We are always looking for ways to reconnect with nature. The benefits of spending time outdoors include engaging our senses and experiencing the landscape at a deeper level – but it's not so easy to rewild and run free when we have chores and responsibilities. That's where Nature's Blessings can help. Kirsten Riddle will help you shift your perspective, engage with the environment and learn more about the natural world. She looks at a range of aspects of nature, from trees to rivers, sunlight to storms, butterflies to otters, and highlights ideas and positive lessons associated with each one. Arranged by the four elements, there are overall themes throughout the book: Earth is about grounding and balance; Air is about inspiration and freedom; Fire is connected to confidence and passion; Water concerns healing and self-expression. Each entry includes a daily intention, associated folklore, practical exercises to try and a closing meditation. With tips and suggestions on how you can connect with nature and the intentions at different stages during your day, you will soon be able to welcome all the blessings of nature into your life.

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  Soap Making - The Complete Guide...

  Polly J Valiant

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  If You’ve Ever Wanted To Make Soap… Read On! 
   Are you… 
  ✓ suffering from a skin condition and wondering if your store-bought soap is to blame? 
  ✓ in love with all things natural? 
  ✓ looking for an exciting start-up idea? 
  Then you should consider making your own natural organic soap! 
  In fact, you never know exactly what stuff they put into store-bought soap. There are all kinds of scents and other chemicals that you can’t identify closely – while they’re very likely to harm your skin if you turn out to be allergic. Even if the label claims that the soap contains organic oils, that could easily be a concentration of one drop in a literal ton of soap. 
  So how do you know exactly what you’re putting on your skin? By making your own soap! 
  This may sound very complicated but THIS organic soap making book will explain the process in great detail. It contains step-by-step instructions that will guide you through creating different kinds of natural soap – from the most basic bar to fancy soaps filled with exquisite natural ingredients! Once you’ve followed a few recipes from the book, you can start experimenting with essential oils and other components to create your own unique soaps!Here’s what you’ll learn: 
  ·    The basic ingredients in natural soap and the safety guidelines you need to follow 
  ·    How to make a your first soap bar (it’s no-frills but already better than store-bought options!) 
  ·    How to experiment with essential oils, clays, and other natural ingredients to discover the perfect texture and fragrance 
  Are you ready to be squeaky clean, and smelling like an exquisite garden?Get Your Copy Now!

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  Enchanted Plants - A Treasury of...

  Varla A. Ventura

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  From fairy tales to your garden, Enchanted Plants is a treasure trove of the lore and magic in the kingdom of plants. Take a walk through mystical, magical, and folkloric gardens and discover the plants and flowers that have captured our hearts and minds for centuries. Will you dare to pick a golden apple or seize the perfect rose? Will you sneak through the gilded gates of the poison garden where plants both alluring and life-saving intertwine? From the baneful bog to the garden gate, plant lover and lover of the bizarre Varla Ventura brings together forgotten lore of plants for the ultimate romp through a botanical wonderland, including excerpts from fairy tales and a lively discussion of each plant's legendary magical and medicinal properties. Don't forget your scissors. Enchanted Plants is arranged by general environment: cultivated plants and edibles; toxic plants; meadowlands; the woods; marshes and swamps; and tropical plants. 
    
  Each chapter contains a cultivated selection of plants with additional information, including botanical name, common names, folklore, ethnobotanical properties, magical and occult properties, and modern usage if applicable.

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  My Life in and out of the Rough...

  John Daly

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  From the unapologetic bad boy of professional golf comes a rip-roaring account of his rollercoaster life and career 
  From his battles with alcoholism and gambling addiction to marital problems (his fourth and current wife is facing money-laundering charges) and a highly publicized breakdown during a nationally televised tournament, John Daly has hit into his share of hazards. 
  Daly’s play-it-as-it-lies approach drives a thrillingly candid memoir of a larger-than-life athlete battling the links, addiction, depression, weight problems, and, perhaps worst of all, divorce lawyers. Taking readers off the fairway and into his million-dollar motorhome for a rollicking ride through his life—a never-ending circuit of booze, golf, country music, and Hooter Girls—Daly reveals how a down home Everyman from Arkansas managed to conquer the greens, dodge the hazards, and finally take control of his life (sort of).

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  Thai Massage - Ancient Healing...

  Fiona Henderson

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  Thai massage, also known as Nuad Thai or Nuat Thai, has a rich history rooted in ancient traditions. It is believed to have been developed over 2,500 years ago in India by Jivaka Kumar Bhaccha, a contemporary of the Buddha and a revered physician in Buddhist tradition. He is often referred to as the "father of medicine" in Thailand. As Buddhism spread to Thailand, so did the practices and principles of Thai massage. 
  The technique evolved over centuries, integrating influences from traditional Chinese medicine, Ayurvedic practices, and indigenous Thai healing methods. Thai massage is distinct from other forms of massage due to its unique combination of acupressure, Indian Ayurvedic principles, and assisted yoga postures. It is performed on a mat on the floor, and the recipient remains fully clothed during the session. The therapist uses their hands, knees, legs, and feet to move the client into a series of yoga-like stretches, while also applying deep muscle compression, joint mobilization, and acupressure. 
  The Wat Pho temple in Bangkok, a significant center for traditional Thai massage education, houses inscriptions and statues that document these ancient practices. The temple is considered the birthplace of Thai massage as it is known today. In modern times, Thai massage has become popular worldwide, recognized for its holistic approach to healing, which promotes relaxation, reduces stress, and enhances physical and emotional well-being.

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  Way Out There - Adventures of a...

  J. Robert Harris, Dr. Roscoe C....

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  Way Out There is an account of J. Robert Harris's extraordinary exploits while backpacking in some of the world's most tantalizing places―largely alone and unsupported. His stories are by turns funny, tragic, and uplifting, and are all told in his down‐to‐earth, friendly style.For J. R., it all began in 1966 when, as a young New Yorker, he impulsively drives his VW Beetle across the country to the very end of the northernmost road in Alaska, searching for an answer to a simple question: What is it like to be way out there? How this happened, whom he met, and what he encountered along the way became the foundation for a lifelong attraction to trekking and adventure travel. Subsequent chapters chronologically explore some of his many journeys, revealing an enduring wanderlust honed by his emerging maturity and outdoor skills. Stories of J. R.'s solo treks point to stark contrasts between his urban upbringing and his wilderness wanderings, while tales of adventure with small but diverse groups of friends are enriched by their collective experiences and varying viewpoints about exploration.Way Out There is a lively yet introspective book by a restless soul that will attract countless listeners who love to travel, as well as armchair adventurers and communities looking for outdoor role models.

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