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A lively new translation of Plutarch’s charming and timeless essay on how to be a good listener—and why listening is essential to learning and living wellListening is a skill—even an art—and it’s essential to learning and to life. Indeed, as Plutarch writes in How to Listen, “listening well is the foundation for living well.” In this volume, Jeffrey Beneker presents a vivid and accessible new translation of Plutarch’s classic essay about how to become a skilled listener, complete with an inviting introduction and the original Greek on facing pages.Plutarch is most famous as the author of Parallel Lives, a series of biographies of Greek and Roman statesmen. But he was also an expert on teaching and learning and How to Listen is arguably one of his best pedagogical works. A proponent of active listening well before its time, Plutarch explains the skills we need—and the obstacles and distractions we must overcome—to become effective listeners. Good listening requires, above all, an acknowledgement of our own ignorance in certain subjects and a commitment to gaining knowledge. We must set aside pride and envy so we can respect the expertise of others. We must also train ourselves to see through style and focus on substance, to discriminate between weak and strong arguments, and to criticize ideas fairly and accurately.Filled with shrewd insights and advice, How to Listen shows how to cultivate a skill that everyone who wants to learn and live well must master. Autorid: Jeffrey Beneker, Plutarch

Does happiness come from the pursuit of pleasure or moral virtue? A vivid new translation of Cicero’s exploration of a timeless question“Of course, we all want to be happy.” So wrote the Roman statesman, orator, and philosopher Marcus Tullius Cicero. He and his fellow Greek and Roman philosophers agreed that the secret to happiness—or what they called the “good life”—is pursuing the “greatest good.” The only problem is that they couldn’t agree on what the greatest good is. Cicero addressed this dilemma by composing a set of dialogues, On the Greatest Good and Evil (De finibus bonorum et malorum), in which he pitted advocates of different philosophical approaches to happiness against one another. Notably, these include the Epicureans (who believe that the greatest good is pleasure) and the Stoics (according to whom it is moral virtue). Rather than choosing sides, Cicero considers the pros and cons of the different philosophies, ultimately leaving it to his readers to make up their own minds. In How to Find Happiness, Katharina Volk offers a vivid new translation of selections from Cicero’s work, complete with an introduction and the original Latin text on facing pages. The result is a lively and engaging debate that invites each of us to discover our own path to happiness. Autorid: Katharina Volk, Marcus Tullius Cicero

From the author of the self-help classic, Stop Walking on Eggshells, comes the card deck—packed with new solution-focused skills you can use anytime, anywhere to respond to high-conflict behavior, reduce reactivity and conflict, and transform your relationships. Coping with high-conflict people can feel like you’re “walking on eggshells” every day—especially if the high-conflict person is a loved one, friend, or coworker with borderline personality disorder (BPD) or narcissistic personality disorder (NPD). The good news is that you can learn skills for successfully navigating these relationships, you can take control of your life, and you can change your relationships for the better. This card deck will help you get started immediately. The Stop Walking on Eggshells Card Deck offers powerful, portable, and in-the-moment skills to help you cope with the people in your life who display borderline and narcissistic traits. Using the card deck, you’ll learn to set limits and communicate more effectively. You’ll also find solution-focused tools based in mindfulness and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to help you stay calm, grounded, and centered when responding to high-conflict behaviors. Each card offers skills or insights to help you: Better understand your loved one Communicate without arguing Free yourself from emotional blackmail Put a stop to gaslighting and manipulation Stay calm amidst the chaos You don’t have to feel trapped in a vicious cycle of conflict anymore. With this go-to card deck, you’ll gain the skills you need to draw boundaries with the high-conflict person in your life—and improve your own mental health and well-being as well! A self-help classic, Stop Walking on Eggshells has helped millions of people navigate relationships with high-conflict people—including those with borderline and narcissistic personality disorder and traits. Now, The Stop Walking on Eggshells Card Deck offers quick, portable, and solution-focused skills that can be used in the moment to effectively respond to high-conflict behavior, reduce reactivity, and transform relationships. Autorid: Randi Kreger

A radical cultural and political history of exorcism and possession from the 1950s to the present day.Demands for exorcism have increased since the mid-twentieth century. What could be the cause of the recent possession outbreak? Are possessed people actually suffering from mental health problems? Or is the world falling victim to the devil and demons?In this shocking new book, Grafton Tanner argues that neither science nor religion can fully explain the re-emergence of exorcism. Once considered outdated at best, and an embarrassment at worst, exorcism today is more than just a horror movie trope: it has become a popular product in our therapeutic marketplace and a weapon against groups that resist state, corporate, and ecclesiastical powers. In a world anxious about what people believe and how they behave, and where losing one’s self is deemed threatening, accusations of possession can serve to punish the youth, nonconformists, and marginalized populations.Charting the history of exorcism in an allegedly secular age — from the brainwashing panic of the postwar period to the cult deprogramming of the 1970s, and from the massive influence of William Peter Blatty’s The Exorcist to the harmful practice of conversion “therapy” — Purging the Devil is an inquiry into the nature of belief and a meditation on our fascination with evil. Autorid: Grafton Tanner

The Addams Family meets The Incredibles in this hilarious story about a little kid with supernatural powers and the sisters who watch over her, from the creator of What's Up Beanie!Something strange is happening to Peanut But Mira and Rosie can handle it! These two perfectly ordinary, capable sisters are fully confident they can study for their school’s upcoming combat trials and care for their adorable baby sister, Peanut. So what if she cries so hard she floods the entire house? Or randomly breathes fire? Or transforms into a (very soft) menacing creature? Mira and Rosie will just hide Peanut’s powers until their parents come back, and they’ll know what to do. Right?To make matters worse, rumors of a werebeast attract the attention of a monster hunter. And there’s something unusual about their seemingly quiet town Autorid: Alina Tysoe

'How I love a story of sisters, and Michelle Kenney has conjured up four sparky modern-minded Fairfax girls. The dialogue is quick-fire, plot complex and satisfying, the men heroic and rich' Jane Dunn, Sunday Times bestselling author Perfect for Bridgerton and Jane Austen fans! Fall in love with your favourite new Regency series, with this third installment from the Fairfax family And youve come here today to read me a lecture in all my deplorable habits? No she stalled, wracking her brain for inspiration and failing, Ive come here to ask you to marry me! After three disastrous seasons, bookish Josephine Fairfax believes that she is long past the age of finding her perfect fictional hero. But when her brothers loathsome Monstrous Marriage Masterplan results in her youngest sister Matildas engagement to the vastly unsuitable Lord Huntingly, even she must draw the line. Josephine may be the bluestocking sister, but she is still a Fairfax who will sacrifice anything for family, even proposing marriage to a man who may be the most dangerous gentleman in the ton Each book in the Fairfax Sisters series can be read as a standalone. Autorid: Michelle Kenney

The Official Hear Your Story® Collection Grow in your love together with the gift of his story! There's nothing as intimate and bonding as sharing the stories of lifethe hard moments, the happiest memories, and the experiences your boyfriend treasures. This is your chance to show him you care by inviting him to share his story with you. From bestselling creator of the Hear Your Story® series Jeffrey Mason, Boyfriend, I Want to Hear Your Story offers over 300 fun prompts and thoughtful questions, making it easy for him to share all of the moments that have made him the man you know and love. The revised and expanded edition of this beloved guided journal features: More elegant design: The expanded interior provides more space for writing and the thoughtfully redesigned cover makes this a beautiful addition to every bookshelf. Over 40 pages of new content! With 300 carefully curated questions, it will be easy and fun for him to share his favourite memories with you. Created with love: The Hear Your Story® team is made up of parents, grandparents, and grandchildren. We draw upon the rich tapestry of our collective experiences and perspectives to infuse each of our journals with the care and love it deserves. Hear Your Story® was founded as a heartfelt response by our founder to losing his father to Alzheimer's. Our journals are a commitment to safeguarding family legacies and a testament to the belief that every life is a story worth telling and preserving. The perfect gift for Valentine's Day, your anniversary, or any gifting occasion, Boyfriend, I Want to Hear Your Story is a fun and loving tribute to your favourite guy. Autorid: Jeffrey Mason

"Expanding the reach of her previous, award-winning book with this Press, Lois Zamora further complicates and challenges the kinds of periods and categories for Latin American literature and art imposed on the Americas by (Old) Europe. She argues that characters and figures in recent Latin American fiction and artworks are identified not so much by their psychological specificity as by their affiliations to family, community, and clan, and by religious order, village, country house, or ideal planet. Zamora shows them to be less like individuals, and more like types or archetypes-sometime stereotypes-and occasionally spirits, ideas, or emblems. In the fiction and visual art she surveys in Beyond Individualism, Zamora finds that belonging and participationare more important than autonomy, i.e., selves in relation, embedded and embodied in larger systems. These characters and figures are, for Zamora, unstable nodes in historical networks that precede and succeed individual instances, where collective characteristics overshadow idiosyncratic interiority-all in an effort to produce both visual art and literature that is less personal than political. Zamora describes a different kind of "enlightenment" than the one that developed in North America and in Europe, one that produced figures in Latin American fiction and art that moved toward symbolic status in collective currents, an energy that impelled new and different kinds of reciprocities between self and society, interiority and community, history and myth"-- Autorid: Lois Parkinson Zamora

Data and analytics have the potential to provide sports organizations with a competitive advantage both on and off the field. Yet even as the use of analytics in sports has become commonplace, teams regularly find themselves making big investments without significant payoff.This book is a practical, nontechnical guide to incorporating sports data into decision making, giving leaders the knowledge they need to maximize their organization’s investment in analytics. Benjamin C. Alamar—a leading expert who has built high-performing analytics groups—surveys the current state of the use of data in sports, including both specifics around the tools and how to deploy them most effectively. Sports Analytics offers a clear, easily digestible overview of data management, statistical models, and information systems and a detailed understanding of their vast possibilities. It walks readers through the essentials of understanding the value of different types of data and strategies for building and managing an analytics team. Throughout, Alamar illustrates the value of analytics with real-world examples and case studies from both the sports and business sides.Sports Analytics has guided a range of sports professionals to success since its original publication in 2013. This second edition adds examples and strategies that focus on using data on the business side of a sports organization, provides concrete strategies for incorporating different types of data into decision making, and updates all discussions for the rapid technological developments of the last decade. This book is a practical, nontechnical guide to incorporating sports data into decision making, giving leaders the knowledge they need to maximize their organization’s investment in analytics. Autorid: Benjamin Alamar

This workbook accompanies artist Tom Fox’s new book An Artist’s Guide to Drawing Clothed Characters, giving readers space to practise and improve with guidance from the author, or can be studied alone as a hands-on drawing aid. With 200 pages of accessible instructions and figures to draw over on the page, this workbook allows the reader to practise the theory put forth in the main book, while also functioning perfectly as a standalone. The exercises consist of partial references at low opacity, with the figure or geometric mannequin beneath the clothing provided so the reader can concentrate on drawing the clothes only. Additionally, this workbook includes some bonus clothing and pose references from the artist – ones there wasn’t room for in the main book. This and the main title are follow-ups to Tom Fox’s previous book, Anatomy for Artists: Drawing Form & Pose (over 30,000 copies sold to date), with the figure-drawing maestro taking a deep dive into the subjects of clothing and drapery. Using his unique approach of simplified mannequins and dynamic figure sketches, Tom shares his process for improving your figures holistically, understanding fabric physics, and capturing the fold, stretch, and crumple of believable clothing. Autorid: Tom Fox, 3dtotal Publishing 3dtotal Publishing

The beginner-friendly guide to creating a lush and thriving lawn With Lawn Care For Dummies you get the know-how you need to grow a great lawn, improve an existing lawn, or keep your lawn healthy. You'll learn all about the different types of grasses, including where they grow best and what they need to thrive. This book also walks you through the process of installing sprinklers and other irrigations systems, so you'll be set up for grassy success. Then, get advice on figuring out the maintenance schedule that works best for you—watering, fertilizing, mowing, dethatching, aerating, overseeding, and beyond. You also get insight into how to do all of this with an eye on minimizing water need and keeping the rest of the environment healthy. Create the best lawn for your climate and your personal lawncare style Optimize your upkeep with pro tips on when, how much, and how often Get troubleshooting guidance for damaged lawns, and get rid of pests, diseases, and weeds Improve the health of your lawn with easy-to-follow advice This updated edition of Lawn Care For Dummies is perfect for the everyday lawn owner, soon-to-be owner, and DIY lawn care advocate looking to grow a better lawn without breaking the bank. Autorid: Suzanne National Gardening Association

An easy-to-understand resource for everyone interested in obtaining their Commercial Driver's License From buses to parcel delivery trucks and full-size tractor trailers, millions of vehicles around the world cannot legally be driven by someone without a commercial driver's license. Current estimates suggest that the United States alone will need 78,000 additional drivers to meet demand. But, to become one of those drivers, you'll need to pass the Commercial Driver's License exam. In Commercial Driver's License Exam For Dummies, you'll learn everything you need to know to pass the Commercial Driver's License exam. This book walks you through the rules, regulations, and best practices that will help you safely operate commercial vehicles. It also explains key insights about the commercial driving industry, including where you can find your first job opportunities and what you should expect when you start your career as a driver. Inside the book: Understand the different options and opportunities for licensed drivers of commercial vehicles Quickly and confidently prepare for all aspects of the Commercial Driver's License exam, including the written tests and the road test Practice tests and questions to help you familiarize yourself with the exam From performing a vehicle inspection to dealing with hazardous driving conditions and accidents, operating air brake-equipped vehicles, and learning to transport cargo safely, Commercial Driver's License Exam For Dummies is an effective roadmap to navigating the written, road, and skills course portions of this exam. Autorid: Cory Adams

"Going against the grain, this refreshing book argues for a non-ideological portrait of the Enlightenment as having been, above all else, a self-critical enterprise. The Enlightenment has come under substantial attack over the past several years, with some going so far as to recommend leaving its thinkers-and their Eurocentric prejudices-behind. On the other hand, the most orthodox defenders of the Enlightenment insist that its values are not just foundational but indispensable and that leaving them behind means opening the door to nihilism and relativism. For Antoine Lilti, one of the leading scholars of the French Enlightenment, both sides are wrong. In this remarkable series of essays, Lilti emphasizes a non-dogmatic, non-ideological view of the Enlightenment-one that sees its legacy as a critical, subversive attitude that can and should serve as its own best critic. Along the way, he engages the way with everyone from Rousseau and Kant to Foucault and Habermas, as well as prominent contemporary scholars such as Jonathan Israel. The result is a new reading of the Enlightenment that breathes life into old debates and offers an alternative way to engage with canonical thinkers and traditions that is both honest about the past and useful for the future"-- Going against the grain, this refreshing book argues for a non-ideological portrait of the Enlightenment as having been, above all else, a self-critical enterprise. The Enlightenment has come under substantial attack over the past several years, with some going so far as to recommend leaving behind its thinkers and their Eurocentric prejudices. In response, the most orthodox defenders of the Enlightenment have insisted that its values are not just foundational but indispensable and that abandoning them would mean opening the door to nihilism and relativism. For Antoine Lilti, one of the leading scholars of the French Enlightenment, both sides are wrong. In this tactfully argued series of essays, Lilti emphasizes a non-dogmatic, non-ideological view of the Enlightenment—one that sees its legacy as a critical, attentive approach that can and should serve as its own best critic. Along the way, he engages with everyone from Rousseau and Kant to Foucault and Habermas, as well as prominent contemporary voices, such as Jonathan Israel. The result is a remarkable new reading of the Enlightenment that redraws the stakes of old debates and offers an alternative way to engage with both canonical thinkers and later scholarship that is both honest about the past and useful for the future. Autorid: Antoine Lilti, C. Jon Delogu

Coloring is therapeutic, it unwinds and promotes self-expression and brings about calmness. Brimming with abundant designs, myriad motifs and aesthetic patterns, these Mandala Coloring Books will transport you to the land of peace and serenity. So, unleash your inner artist and let your imagination soar. Some of the titles in this series include Patterns of the World, Nature Garden and High Street Fashion among others. Autorid: Wonder House Books

The Magic Hidden in Everyday LifeThere’s more magic in your life than you think. In We’re All Witches, writer and magical practitioner Lida Pavlova reveals how ancient witchcraft practices live on in our daily routines—often without us realizing it.From giving gifts during winter holidays, to lighting candles, arranging family photos, and making wishes, countless modern habits trace back to old magical traditions. With warmth and wit, Pavlova explores how these practices evolved, offering a rich blend of folklore, history, and cultural insight.For readers seeking a modern witchcraft book or a casual witchcraft book that highlights the magic woven through everyday life, this is an inspiring guide. Whether you're a practicing witch, a folklore enthusiast, or simply curious, We’re All Witches invites you to see the world through a more enchanted lens.Inside, you’ll find:The fascinating origins of everyday rituals and traditionsInsights into how magic and folklore shape modern lifeInspiration to embrace whimsy, wonder, and a deeper connection to your daily worldIf you liked The Green Witch, Witchery, or Magickal Self-Care for Everyday Life, you’ll love We’re All Witches. Autorid: Lida Pavlova

The preeminent resource for cooking with salmon is both everything you need to know and an extensive recipe collection for this wildly popular protein.Salmon’s popularity is at an all-time high. But how much do consumers really know about their favorite fish species—and how do they prepare it? From farmed to wild, Atlantic to king, consumers are faced with questions about species, labeling, and handling, and they’re looking for new ways to prepare it. This essential guide begins with an overview of the species’ rise in prominence, health benefits (this cholesterol cutter is infused with omega-3 fatty acids), purchasing common cuts, and much more. Following is an overview of cooking methods—from grilling and poaching to pan-cooking and curing—paired with recipes, including dishes for brunch, starters, salads, and mains. There are options for novices and more aspirational ones for advanced cooks. From poached salmon with sweet peas and radish to plank-roasted salmon with citrus-cilantro salsa and salmon tartare salad, the dishes offer a range for today’s palate. Griffin answers all the unknowns around salmon—from catch methods to species—while also offering a cache of both classic and inventive recipes. Autorid: James E Griifiin, Joe Gurrera

A new, updated edition of the most comprehensive collection of soccer uniforms, featuring more than 1000 illustrations representing 100 countries and 500 teams, from beloved vintage classics to today’s latest releases.Perfect for any soccer fan, this is an addictive “dip in” resource on all the world’s major soccer teams. Massively illustrated and totally comprehensive, this volume presents and explains the team shirts worn by the world’s leading soccer clubs and national teams from 100 countries over the past century. In addition to detailing the colorful histories behind each shirt, the book also highlights the personalities and players behind historic matches and celebrates iconic victories and goals.Ever since the game began, the colors of each team have been of paramount importance, creating a unique visual identity for each club and a strong sense of allegiance among fans. Millions of replica shirts have been bought by fans to show support for their teams and star players, and this book is sure to appeal to the ever-growing numbers of soccer enthusiasts. Autorid: Bernard Lions, Carlo Ancelotti

Discover the capital like a local with this pocket-sized city walking guide, designed for curious travelers who want an authentic, immersive experience of the city. Perfect for exploring on foot, this portable travel guide offers detailed walking routes that will helps you slow down, look closer, and uncover a hidden side of the city that traditional tours often miss. As you walk, you ll catch overlooked details, glimpse everyday local life, and stop whenever something catches your eye whether a hidden cafe, an independent shop, or a lively street full of character. Covering the entire capital, this walking tour guide offers seven carefully planned routes and itineraries, revealing a vibrant city, rich in history, culture, and creativity. Fully illustrated with charming watercolor artwork and easy-to-follow color maps, this guide takes you through the capital s most iconic landmarks and lesser-known gems. Visit the famous bookshop from Richard Curtis s romantic comedy Notting Hill or explore magical film locations from the Harry Potter films. Discover the artistic and culinary side of the metropolis, wander through its green spaces, see world-famous sites such as Big Ben and Buckingham Palace, and stroll along the River Thames, uncovering countless surprises along the way. Perfect for: City breaks and weekend trips Travelers who love walking tours and slow travel First-time visitors and returning explorers Gifts for travel lovers and city enthusiasts. Autorid: Felicity Fitchard, Jessie Kanelos Weiner

Mental Floss has compiled its most challenging questions for its first-ever trivia game—so tough they’re sure to stump even the brainiest trivia whiz.For more than twenty years, people have come to Mental Floss to answer life’s big questions, uncover fascinating facts, and read stories so interesting they must share them. No wonder Mental Floss reaches more than nineteen million users a month across its website, social media, and YouTube.Fair warning: These questions won’t be found at the average pub trivia night. The cornerstone of Mental Floss’s content is the odd and unusual nugget of information. While it has been showcased in best-selling calendars and books, it has never appeared in game form until now.Mental Floss Brain Brawl is a trivia game on steroids, with a fun twist where all players are involved with each pull of a card. The game includes 400 mind-bending questions spread across 200 cards and covering eight categories—Animals, Literature, History, TV and Movies, Music, Food, Language, and Knowledge. Each category also has one Brain Buster card with three super-difficult questions worth bonus points. It’s perfect for families, college students, or anyone who loves fun facts at any age. Autorid: Mental Floss

A deluxe illustrated edition of enchanting fairy tales by Louisa May Alcott. Step into a world of wonder with this deluxe illustrated edition of fairy tales and fables by Louisa May Alcott, American literary icon and the beloved author of Little Women. Celebrated for her timeless stories of kindness, friendship, and self-discovery, Alcott s storytelling continues to inspire readers of all ages and her magical debut work, Flower Fables, is no exception. First published in 1854, Flower Fables was Alcott s very first book. This beautifully produced collection brings together nine enchanting allegorical tales that remain as meaningful today as when they were first written. This new edition features full-color illustrations for the first time, along with luxurious design details including sprayed edges, a foiled case, and an elegant ribbon marker, making it a perfect keepsake or gift. Through vivid imagery and captivating storytelling, you ll follow sprites and fairies who wander through a richly imagined natural world. Explore dappled woodlands filled with ferns and wildflowers, sunlit meadows, sparkling streams, and majestic mountains. Each story celebrates the magic of nature while gently conveying enduring lessons of kindness, love, imagination, and self-improvement. Perfect for adults, children, and fans of classic literature alike, this collector s edition of Flower Fables is an ideal gift for readers who treasure illustrated classics, fairy tales, and beautifully designed books. Autorid: Louisa May Alcott

Discover the timeless art of healing with A Garden ofHerbal Remedies, a beautifully crafted resource that celebrates themedicinal gifts of nature. Drawing on centuries of herbal tradition, this bookintroduces readers to a wide variety of plants known for their therapeuticproperties, from calming chamomile and invigorating peppermint to powerfulechinacea and restorative rosemary. Each page combines botanical history,folklore, and modern uses, with clear instructions for preparing teas,tinctures, salves, and other natural treatments. Enhanced by vintage-styleillustrations and engaging narrative, A Garden of Herbal Remedies isboth a practical guide and a charming keepsake for anyone interested in herbalmedicine, self-care, and sustainable living. A Garden of Herbal Remedies is a comprehensive guideto the healing power of plants, blending traditional wisdom with practicaladvice for everyday wellness. From soothing teas to natural salves, it offersaccessible recipes, historical insight, and botanical profiles to help readerscultivate and use herbs for health and vitality. Autorid: Dodd W. Craig

From ancient banquets to modern kitchens, A Cornucopia ofAphrodisiacs uncovers the world’s most intriguing passion-inducing foods,herbs, and elixirs. Blending historical anecdotes, folklore, and scientificinsight, this captivating volume explores the traditions and truths behindcelebrated aphrodisiacs, whether served on a plate, sipped from a glass, orinhaled as a fragrant essence. Readers will find exotic ingredients, practicalpreparation tips, and enticing recipes designed to ignite the senses andinspire romance. With its combination of beautiful vintage-style illustrations,cultural history, and playful yet informative prose, A Cornucopia ofAphrodisiacs is a delightful resource for food lovers, history buffs, andanyone curious about the art of seduction through the senses. A Cornucopia of Aphrodisiacs is a sensual journeythrough history, culture, and cuisine, revealing the legendary foods, herbs,and potions that have been celebrated for their love-enhancing qualities.Packed with fascinating lore, practical tips, and tempting recipes, thisbeautifully illustrated guide invites readers to explore the pleasures oftaste, scent, and romance. Autorid: Dodd W. Craig

A beautifully illustrated guide to the ancient arts ofEastern healing, covering acupuncture, herbal medicine, Ayurveda, T’ai Chi,yoga, meditation, and more. Discover the timeless wisdom of Eastern healing traditionsin A Compendium of Oriental Healing, a beautifully curated guide toholistic health practices that have stood the test of time. This illustratedvolume explores the foundations of Chinese medicine, the philosophy of Yin andYang, and the vital energy of Qi. Delve into ancient techniques such asacupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, and shiatsu; learn about the legendaryChinese herbal remedies and their profound benefits; and uncover the secrets ofAyurvedic medicine, T’ai Chi, yoga, and meditation. From the healing propertiesof herbs and honey to the role of astrology, diet, and sexual wellness inoverall health, this book provides a fascinating blend of practical guidance,historical insight, and cultural heritage. Whether for inspiration, curiosity,or a desire to live in harmony with nature, A Compendium of Oriental Healingoffers a gateway into the art of balance, vitality, and well-being.? Autorid: Dodd W. Craig

Step into a world of scent, serenity, and natural healingwith A Bouquet of Aromatherapy. This beautifully illustrated volume offersa captivating journey through the art and science of essential oils, fragrantmassage, floral remedies, and elegant extracts. Discover the origins andbenefits of beloved botanicals, like lavender, rosemary, frankincense, neroli,and more, along with practical advice for blending oils and using aromatherapyfor beauty, relaxation, and emotional balance. Featuring Dr. Bach’s renownedflower remedies, timeless recipes, and charming historical anecdotes, this bookis both a sensory delight and a practical guide. Whether you are new to aromatherapyor a devoted practitioner, A Bouquet of Aromatherapy invites you toindulge your senses, nurture your wellbeing, and enjoy nature’s most exquisitegift: plants. A Bouquet of Aromatherapy is abeautifully illustrated celebration of the healing, soothing, and pleasures ofthe plant kingdom. Blending timeless wisdom with practical guidance, itexplores the uses, applications, and fragrant magic of essential oils, floralremedies, and elegant extracts. From calming blends to invigorating scents,readers will discover how aromatherapy can enhance wellbeing, beauty, and dailylife. Autorid: Dodd W. Craig

Permaculture gardens are hands-on holistic regenerative opportunities for more life-centred business education. Community gardening is a growing movement worldwide, offering multiple environmental and social benefits, including greater energy efficiency in buildings, enhanced biodiversity in cities, production of locally grown, organic vegetables, integration of local community both as producers and consumers, enhanced wellbeing, and learning opportunities. Regenerating Learning offers a fascinating exploration of the challenges and opportunities of hands-on sustainability learning in a business school context through the development of a permaculture garden on the campus. Blasco and Fróes chart the process of ideating and creating Permahaven - a permaculture garden designed to function as a hub for learning and disseminating knowledge about regenerative social and environmental practices inspired by permaculture principles and as a restorative space within the campus. Exploring the opportunities and challenges of undertaking such a project at a business school, Regenerating Learning provides a template for other schools to follow. Autorid: Maribel Blasco, Isabel Fróes

Minimal text and stunning photographs from around the world describe the remarkable, often dangerous journeys children make every day on their way to and from school. No simple school bus picks them up each day, but rather children travel through disaster zones, cross rapids, climb mountains, and maneuver on ziplines daily to get to the classroom. Some of them even carry their desks! When the daily trip to school can't be taken for granted. Autorid: Rosemary McCarney, Plan International Canada

Offers stories from girls from all around the world, as they share the difficulties, dangers, and obstacles they face because they are girls, as well as their strength to persevere and the hope that they have for the future. From the author of Every Day is Malala Day. Because I am a Girl is a global initiative from Plan International to end gender inequality, promote girls’ rights and lift millions of girls out of poverty. Plan helped the UN declare October 11th the "International Day of the Girl" to recognize and advocate for girls’ rights globally. This book illustrates the Because I am Girl call to change by telling stories of girls around the world. They begin by telling us “Because I am a girl, I eat if there is food left over when everyone is done” and “I am the Poorest of the Poor.” But it ends with the inspiring section “Because I am a Girl, I can change the world.” Each part begins with one real girl’s story, illustrated with Plan’s amazing photographs. When a girl is given her basic human rights, she can lift herself—and everyone around her—out of poverty. Autorid: Rosemary Plan International, Jen Albaugh

Written as a letter to the international girls' rights icon and complemented by photographs of girls from around the world, this book focuses on the barriers girls face in their quest for education. A letter of sisterhood to Malala Yousafzai expressing the belief that every girl has the right to go to school. This beautiful collection of photographs from international agency Plan brings together its “Because I am a Girl” message with the powerful presence of Malala Yousafzai. After being shot for the simple act of going to school in her native Pakistan, Malala has become an international girls’ rights icon and a contender for the Nobel Peace Prize.The book is written as a letter from girls around the world to Malala, as they express their sympathy, sisterhood and admiration for her. These girls, too, know the barriers that stand in the way of a girl going to school. For some it is poverty, for others, early marriage, discrimination or violence. In Malala, they recognize a leader and a friend. A powerful tool for social justice education and for commemorating July 12, Malala’s birthday, recognized by the UN as Malala Day and celebrated around the world. A portion of proceeds will go to Plan's Because I am a Girl campaign. Dear Malala, We have never met before, but I feel like I know you. Autorid: Rosemary Plan International

This photo essay explores what life is like for children who are forced to flee their homes, due to war, terror, hunger and natural disasters, and become refugees. This stunning photo essay takes a look at the thousands of children around the world who have been forced to flee war, terror, hunger and natural disasters, young refugees on the move with very little left except questions. It's hard to imagine, but the images here will help unaffected children understand not only what this must feel like, but also how very lucky they are. The final message is that children, even with uncertain futures, are resilient and can face uncertainty with optimism. With images from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. What happens when home is suddenly gone? Autorid: Rosemary McCarney

Boys around the world are treated differently than girls just because of their gender. They are given an education and choices, but are also expected to be men, to work, to fight, to be brave. Amazing photographs of children are paired with simple text showing that these boys wish for the same choices and freedoms they have to be given to the girls and women in their lives.Because I Am a Boy is a valiant call for all children's voices to be heard. Thought-provoking pictures of boys around the world and a look at the privileges and expectations that come with being a boy. Autorid: Plan International

"Should nonhumans have rights in law and politics? How personhood for corporations and everything else exploits us today"-- Provided by publisher. SHOULD NONHUMANS HAVE RIGHTS IN LAW AND POLITICS?Over the last twenty-five years, the concept of per-sonhood has become central to many contentious debates. Corporations have won free speech protections, as if they were individuals. The right to life or freedom has been claimed on behalf of fetuses, trees, and elephants. The fund of human rights is spilling over into the nonhuman.The Problem of Personhood reveals the unsettling consequences of granting rights to imagined persons, such as Sophia the robot citizen or New Zealand’s Whanganui River. Synthesizing the political and phil­osophical debates on personhood and drawing on a varied cast of thinkers that includes Simone Weil, Hannah Arendt, and Dr. Seuss, Lisa Siraganian un­covers the disturbing impact of this contemporary development. Awarding rights to robots and rivers all too easily becomes a legal tool to turn people into capital. When robot Sophia is made a citizen, “she” is transformed into a subject in the law without the corre­sponding legal duties that protect us from her.At the root of this trend is the US Supreme Court’s Citizens United ruling that grants First Amendment rights to corporations as if they were individuals. The result has not been the transformation of things into humans so much as humans into things, when animals and the environment would be better protected with reference to our humanity rather than to theirs. Autorid: Lisa Siraganian

What would you risk to rule the world? Dive back into the imagination of bestselling manga creator Hiro Mashima (FAIRY TAIL, EDENS ZERO) with a new fantasy adventure that pits the aspiring young denizens of Hell against each other in a battle royale to claim the ultimate prize...Earth itself!Welcome to Dead Rock, the underworld's top educational institution! A spot at this training facility for demonic mischief is all the young demon Yakuto has ever wanted, but in Hell, there's no such thing as an easy A. Plenty of Yakuto's fellow prospects won’t survive the entrance exam, and even fewer will make it to graduation. So why bother? The prize, for those who survive this death game through perdition, is the world, in the palm of their hand! Autorid: Hiro Mashima

Introducing the philosophy and works of W.DESIGN, the Chinese interior design firm whose rooms exude calmness and holistic unity.Wu is one of China’s most recognized and awarded interior designers, and the proposer of an original holistic design language at the crossroads of East and West. In a modern era when tranquility has become a luxury, his work seamlessly blends traditional Eastern aesthetics with Western modernism, creating majestic spaces with a distinctive calm and soothing atmosphere. This book showcases a selection of W.DESIGN recent projects: the elegant Riverside Mansion, the spectacular Deqin Meri Poodom Hotel in the majestic mountains of South China, an estate in the Sanya Haitang Bay, and city apartments. Mindful of the relationship between man and nature, these sophisticated houses integrate the essence of Chinese traditional landscape and garden architecture into modern open layouts with clear lines, fluid transitions, and a dynamic interplay between interior and exterior. The results are superb and elevated interiors of grandiose volumes, precise proportions, elegant details, and a keen sensibility for the combination of luxurious materials.Featuring a unique embroidered cloth cover, this exquisite volume will appeal to design aficionados everywhere. Autorid: Wu Bin

Mexico has long been a wellspring of inspiration for designers, with its rich architectural heritage shaping both national and international discourse. Visionary architects such as Agustin Hernandez Navarro, Luis Barragan, Ricardo Legorreta, and Javier Senosiain have left an indelible mark on modern architecture, their groundbreaking work continuing to influence contemporary design. In this lavishly illustrated volume, Christiansen explores Mexico s architectural diversity, presenting homes that embody a profound sense of place through exceptional design. From organic dwellings that merge seamlessly with rural landscapes to bold urban structures that challenge conventions of form and space, to sculptural seaside sanctuaries that rise like temples from the sand, each project offers a unique perspective on the country s evolving design language. Profiling both established masters and emerging talents, this book highlights the fearless innovation and artistry that define Mexican architecture today. These visionaries push the boundaries of convention, transforming spaces into works of art that transcend mere functionality. Through their bold experimentation and creative mastery, they shape the future of design while paying homage to Mexico s rich traditions, skilled artisans, and cultural heritage. An essential resource for design aficionados, this book opens the doors to architectural marvels that capture the essence of a vibrant and ever-evolving country an inspiring testament to Mexico s enduring influence on the world of architecture. Autorid: Tami Christiansen, Richard Powers

The refined rooms of American philanthropist and aesthete Bunny Mellon (1910–2014)—interiors influential for their ability to combine magnificent collections of fine and decorative art with an ambiance of comfort and ease—were documented by artist Snowy Campbell, a lasting tribute to Mellon’s impeccable taste.The houses of Mellon and her husband Paul have become icons in the field of interior decoration, filled with fine antiques, blue-chip works of art (a Van Gogh left unframed and propped on a mantel), personal mementos, and exquisite objets d’art, all displayed in Mellon’s inimitably sophisticated yet charming way. Campbell was employed by Mellon in 1970 for six years, just after college, to document in paint several residences of the Mellons—presented here as a group for the first time.This book—a project that was started by Mellon but never realized until now—presents Campbell’s paintings that capture the colors, light, and ambiance of rooms and gardens, as well as intricate patterns and details of furnishings in spaces put together with help from renowned decorators John Fowler and Bruce Budd. Three residences—in New York City; Washington, DC; and Upperville, Virginia—are the focus, with texts by society chronicler James Reginato describing Mellon’s decorating style and the ways the Mellons used each property. Opening the doors to a life of superb connoisseurship, this volume is an homage to the interiors of a renowned couple and the extraordinary work of a young artist. Autorid: Sir Peter Crane, Charlotte Moss

The renowned designer invites readers into breathtaking homes where clean lines, bold traditionalism, and contemporary warmth coexist in perfect harmony.With a master’s degree in architecture and a gift for human connection, the Houston-based designer approaches each house he designs with both precision and profound empathy. Grounded in classical principles of balance and proportion, Johnston’s interiors are celebrated for their crisp lines, tailored details, and timeless elegance. Yet within this architectural rigor, he introduces unexpected, artful moments that infuse every space with originality, vitality, and modern livability.In his debut book, handsomely packaged with gilded edges, Johnston unveils eight recently completed residences—many never before published—that embody his aesthetic. Spanning a range of styles, periods, and cultural influences, these homes reveal Johnston’s rare gift for weaving diverse inspirations into richly layered, harmonious spaces. More than just a portfolio, the book invites readers to view these projects through Johnston’s creative lens. He shares insights on the tension between contrast and cohesion, the beauty found in imperfection, and the role of theatricality in elevating everyday life. Whether exploring dramatic spaces for entertaining, the interplay between daytime and nighttime rooms, or why every interior benefits from a touch of black, Johnston distills timeless lessons that resonate with both design enthusiasts and professionals. Autorid: Benjamin Johnston

For this breathtaking volume, Shaw explores how leading tastemakers share their joy of flowers outdoors in such spaces as terraces, dining pavilions, and loggias in a variety of locations from the city and country to the mountains and the seaside. Such designers and floral and design experts as Meg Braff, Kate Rheinstein Brodsky, Zeze, Bettie Bearden Pardee, India Hicks, and others impart their personal botanical point of view. They show how to incorporate flowers in outdoor 'rooms' in terra-cotta containers, metal urns, and other types of pots and planters, and present numerous ways to entertaining alfresco with floral flair. This gorgeously photographed book concludes with a primer on garden elements, including architecture (gazebos, trellises, folies, and so on), statuary, furniture, and live sculpture (topiaries). Inspirational and instructive, it is a must-have for flower enthusiasts, home decorators, gardeners, and haute hosting. Autorid: Margot Shaw, Lydia Somerville

The renowned and award-winning landscape designer presents a four-season exploration of her own home, the beloved historic Pepperidge Farm estate in Connecticut, which she has tended and developed lovingly over thirty years, gradually developing various garden rooms with plenty of details to inspire home gardeners.The eminent and much-awarded designer is well-known and respected for her high-end, poetic gardens that are contemporary yet full of elegant softness inspired by quintessential English gardens—perfect for today’s lifestyles and a lovely way to update and complement a historic house. Here, she fully explores her own twenty-acre garden, which she has developed and cared for meticulously over decades—the historic Pepperidge Farm estate in Fairfield, Connecticut—breaking down her design process by touring the garden in sections and adding thematic essays full of a career’s worth of tips and tricks so all home gardeners can adapt elements of her approach themselves, including the following: form and structure, color, ornament, incorporating history, layering plantings, creating meadows, cultivating an orchard, planning a perennial garden, creating a pool garden, incorporating edibles and vegetables, making a garden appealing to wildlife, and planning for seasonality (winter structure and interest). Herman believes that a great garden is laid out to create a series of changing experiences. She guides the reader through the importance of sound, through rustling of leaves or moving water, scent from fragrant shrubs, the touch of a soft, velvety perennial, and many other seasonal and intimate moments, all to enhance the sensual experience of spending time in nature, in one's own garden. Autorid: Kathryn Herman

Best-selling author and board-certified naturopathic physician Pursell brings us easy-to-create herbal remedies sourced from thirty-four tree species widely acknowledged to have scientific medical benefits.Pursell, author of two best-selling books based on medicines created from herbs and flowers, now brings us trusted alternative remedies based on ingredients sourced from thirty-four common trees from around the world, readily available in our own backyards or in herbal supply markets. These recipes (including teas, tinctures, bath soaks, syrups, salves, and even cookies) will teach readers how to manage day-to-day physical complaints such as immune system health, colds, and stress. Did you know that you can pickle the seeds of American ash trees as a beneficial gut microbiome supplement and source of nutrition? That a morning tea made from banyan tree bark will balance blood sugar levels all day? That a tincture of beech leaves improves circulation? That a delicious ketchup made from hawthorn is good for the heart? That steamy spruce baths are effective for treating lower back pain as well as colds? Pursell reveals all these surprisingly simple and easy uses for medicinal preparations from the trees that surround us all, and many more. Interwoven with the recipes are the author’s own powerful memories and experiences with each tree species and lovely commissioned “modern botanical” illustrations, giving the entire collection a personal feel and beauty that makes it a perfect gift for anyone interested in herbal and alternative remedies. Autorid: Dr. J.J. Pursell

Ethnology draws on the mystical cry for the dead of Cathy Galvin's Irish-speaking ancestors. Within an epic narrative she reclaims place, people and language, creating a bridge between our own times and a Connemara community on the margins of Europe. Drawing on classic forms within literary and oral traditions, Ethnology becomes a love song for Connemara, witness to vivid encounters: between the living and the dead and between the poets, folklorists and ethnologists who have written about the West of Ireland for their own agendas. In her first full-length book of poetry, fragility and strength are finely balanced, focused on the ruins of an island cottage built by her great-grandfather. Here, Cathy Galvin locates both mourning, humour and joy. The poems give a vivid, original voice to the tradition of keening, of honouring the loss of those we love. Autorid: Cathy Galvin

Polly Clark’s poetry inhabits a world that is strange, unsettling, and edged with danger. This retrospective of her work drawns upon her collections Kiss (2000), the T.S. Eliot Prize shortlisted Take Me with You (2005), and Farewell My Lovely (2009), plus Afterlife, a collection of new poems.Her debut, Kiss, journeys inward, exploring the self with an unflinching gaze, before Take Me with You turns outward to question how we connect – with others, with the wider world, with the unknown. In these collections, her characters, both human and animal, speak in many voices, illuminating the moments when we are most alive – and most alone. Farewell My Lovely grapples with the price of survival, charting the experience of leaving one's life behind and returning as a stranger. By turns moving and darkly comic, these poems examine the ways we cling to who we were, even as certainty dissolves and the past slips beyond reach. This retrospective of her poetry opens with a magical new collection – also called Afterlife – in which there are no physical limits, nothing is stable and the world is distilled to its elements. The traumatic experience of rape transforms a girl into a tiger, and a tiger into a girl; a whale embraces both air and water until forced to inhabit only one by jealous fish. The poems grapple with the inexplicable nature of some experience, suggesting that we are most real in that mysterious space between living and dying. Polly Clark is an award-winning poet and novelist. Her first collection, Kiss, was a Poetry Book Society Recommendation. Her second, Take Me with You, a Poetry Book Society Choice, was shortlisted for the T.S. Eliot Prize. Autorid: Polly Clark

When the death of a child in a hit-and-run shocks the quiet seaside town of Oyster Hill, police officer Luci Miller is called in to investigate. Her only clue is a fragment of car paint found at the scene—a unique shade of red that could help identify the killer.Luci’s investigation leads her to Jo Nelson, a grandmother in her seventies, who is deeply affected by the tragedy. She has watched too many parents suffer the loss of a child, having devoted decades of her life to keeping her son Oliver, born with cystic fibrosis, alive. Jo suddenly finds herself in the middle of the chaos when her family falls under suspicion.The closer Luci gets to Jo, the more she struggles to maintain objectivity. Jo is charming and charismatic—but she has secrets and knows how to keep them. As the investigation draws in around her, Jo must confront the possibility that someone she loves has done the unforgivable. A grandmother struggles with how far she'll go to protect a loved one after a hit and run kills a child in her small community. Autorid: Christine Cosack