The art of ?healing with the hands??known as bioenergetic healing, auric healing, reiki, and polarity work?is somewhat controversial even among some meditation practitioners. By focusing on her own experiences and successes in the field as a physicist and psychotherapist, Brennan removes a lot of doubt and misunderstanding beginners may have about ...
A grandfather uses a counting rope to help his blind grandson understand the passage of time. As the boy and his grandfather talk, the cool night becomes a warm day, and as the grandfather recounts the boy's birth and struggle for life, he tries to help the child face the challenge of blindness. Full-color illustrations. Reading Rainbow Feature.
For the six million Mormons in the United States, "The Book of Mormon" is literally the Word of God, a companion volume to the Bible that contains the "everlasting gospel." With the Mormon faith now the fastest-growing religion in the country, the publication of this trade edition offers believers and seekers the opportunity to explore one of the ...
This collection of Joseph P. Kennedy's letters is edited by his granddaughter, and comes complete with a selection of family photographs. The letters cover six decades and include the patriarch's correspondence with his family as well as letters to Roosevelt, Churchill, and Pope Pius XII. A New York Times Notable Book for 2001.
With a refreshing combination of humor and sensitivity, a rabbi and a priest show us how Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism and the other great religions teach us to live. This wise and thought-provoking book shows us that each religion has its own wisdom and its own wonderful stories.
"The Book of Mormon" is one of the most influential - as well as controversial - religious documents in American history, and is regarded as sacred scripture by followers around the world, including members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, the fourth-largest religious body in the United States. According to Mormon belief, "The ...
The search for housing that is healthy, affordable, and environmentally responsible is leading a growing number of people to take a fresh look at building techniques long shunned by the modern construction industry. Recently, books on specific techniques such as straw-bale construction, cob or rammed earth have become available, but there has been ...
From School to Work is designed to help students make smooth transitions from their classrooms to meaningful jobs. The text emphasizes the skills needed to succeed in school, at work, and on your own, including instruction on career planning, job hunting, and job adjustment. -- Up-to-date content includes teamwork on the job, computer technology, ...
This picture book presents the true story of the often contentious friendship of painters Vincent Van Gogh and Paul Gauguin. Produced in association with the Art Institute of Chicago, the book quotes from letters written by both men and also explores their differing artistic styles. Watercolor and gouache illustrations accompany the text.
Written primarily for freshman/sophomore-level "Introduction to Music Education " courses (or introductory courses in the music education curriculum). Also appropriate for "Foundations of Music Education" courses at graduate and undergraduate levels. Using a fresh, holistic perspective, this introduction to the historical and philosophical ...
Crucial formulas for baking success - an updated edition of the classic reference. What do virtually all breads and desserts have in common? They rely on baking formulas, the building block "recipes" that every serious baker must master. For example, behind every tempting napoleon lies a formula for classic puff pastry, while a truly heavenly ...
This book is a systematic introduction to learning psychology. It describes, analyzes and explains learning by means of nineteen scenarios from everyday situations. The reader may therefore connect theoretical considerations with experiences he or she can easily follow. Several scenarios stem from family situations, others from school and ...
This book aims to help college students understand how their lives are shaped by the complexities of global social forces in our new century. It will enable students to develop an approach to thinking about social issues and evaluating claims and arguments. It demonstrates the power and value of thinking sociologically about societies today and ...
What do lumpy toads, hooting owls, furry bats, skinny witches, ghastly ghosts, yowling cats and brave mice have in common? They all parade through the spine-tingling pages of Charlotte Huck''s imaginative countdown and revel in an especially eerie night.'
This martial arts manual is a comprehensive guide to the basic forms and principles of Wing Chun kung-fu. In over 300 black-and-white photographs, "Wing Chun Kung-Fu: A Complete Guide" leads the reader step-by-step through the beginning forms of Wing Chun kung-fu, including Chi gerk, Chi sao and Wing Chun sticky-hand and sticky-leg techniques, as ...
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