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Twelve Moons of the Year contains a selection of beloved nature writer Hal Borland's best short natural history essays, originally published as editorials in The New York Times. Organized like an almanac, it follows the changing seasons of the Native American lunar calendar, with each dated entry representing one day of the year.

From the pulpit of the cross, Christ spoke seven times. In The Seven Last Words, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen insightfully examines each of the seven sayings in depth. There are deeply moving messages of Forgiveness, Salvation, Relationship, Suffering, Distress, Triumph, and Reunion. They are words that will change your life.

Fractals, the geometric-mathematical patterns appearing throughout nature, are revealed in the shapes of continents, galaxies, snowflakes, and grains of sand. In this fascinating and seminal volume, renowned pioneering-mathematician Benoit Mandelbrot explains his work on fractal geometry, mathematically translating these complex shapes of nature.

Thunder God's Gold is a compelling, first-person account of Barry Storm's search for the lost gold mines of the American Old West, including the Lost Dutchman mine. Contains rich detail, action, and clues like photographs, maps, and a "sign of treasure" guide, to aid hopeful adventurers. Storm's book inspired the 1949 Western, Lust for Gold.

Take any plain piece of wood to an artfully decorated piece with detailed instructions from an expert lettercarver. This guide covers all the basics of lettercarving, from tools of the trade to design and technique. With step-by-step instructions, this illustrated volume provides nine detailed projects, as well as more advanced methods.

This foundational study of gemstone lore presents a comprehensive history of precious and semi-precious stones and a survey of their particular properties. Author George Frederick Kunz-America's foremost gemologist, gemstone, and collector of the period-reveals a treasure trove of superstitions, symbolisms, and metaphysical properties associated with specific gems through the ages. In addition to explaining the qualities of each special stone, Kunz explores :· crystal balls and crystal gazing;· discussions of protective talismans and amulets;· illuminating information about planetary and astral influences; · gems for spiritual and healing use.Kunz shares his genuine passion for the subject, bringing with his research a deep, academic, and professional understanding of the wide range of source material. Elements of folklore, cultural beliefs, strange characteristics, occult attributes, birthstone designations, and traditional magical and healing properties of gemstones are all thoroughly reviewed. Illustrated with original plates and drawing from a remarkable collection of ancient lapidary tomes, oral traditions, biblical writings, religious stories, legends, archeological findings, this valuable modern classic makes fascinating reading. This is an essential reference for any gem lover or precious stone collector's library.

Renowned chefs Hair Nayak and Vikas Khanna meld the complexity, the history, the spice and the flavor of Indian cuisine into fresh, simple dishes for a modern culinary taste and aesthetic. Many aspiring cooks wanting to prepare traditional Indian fare at home can be intimidated by a barely-stocked Indian-style pantry. Nayak and Khanna have anticipated this problem. Their recipes are designed for the fast-paced lifestyles of today, with an delightful fusion of flavors that use accessible ingredients and simple cooking methods. Serving familiar favorites with a twist, like Cashew Coconut Meatballs and Radish Salad with Peanuts, the chefs give a respectful nod to their culinary roots, while bringing passion and creativity to the table. In Modern Indian Cooking, Nayak and Khanna deliver an fresh, delicious take on Indian-fusion cuisine. Well-illustrated with color photographs, this beautiful book includes hundreds of fresh, approachable dishes. It is sure to become a favored resource in your own kitchen!

Too often, riding becomes a game of tug-of-war between horse and rider, with each struggling to gain more control over the other.In Invisible Riding, expert trainer Sylvia Loch offers tried-and-tested methods from the classical masters of Europe to improve communication and tune in to your horse, eventually arriving at a point where there are no boundaries. Using these techniques, commands become requests, then whispers, then thoughts, making for a more balanced way of riding based on cooperation and partnership.In 12 chapters, Loch covers everything from transitions to lateral movements, educating the ordinary rider on how to improve in ways that are virtually invisible to the naked eye.Written in an easy-to-understand format, this guide is a must-have for any rider who feels they are no longer progressing, or who wants to learn to cooperate effortlessly with their horse.

Renowned artist Foster Caddell shares the unique methodology which he brings to his paintings, no matter what the subject. In this, his third book of "keys" to improving your work, he stresses the fundamental of seeing analytically what is before you so that you can it render realistically and beautifully in art.Foster Caddell devoted his entire life to his art, beginning with developing a sophisticated drawing technique while in high school. He was employed as a lithographer before serving with the US Army Air Corps in World War II, documenting life in the Pacific Theater with his sketchbook and watercolors. Upon returning to civilian life, Caddell continued working in lithography while engaged with freelance illustrating and portraiture, and he began teaching after being approached by local aspiring artists eager to learn his techniques. From these humble beginnings, Foster Caddell soon became the founder/teacher and CEO of the largest private art school in southern New England, located in Voluntown, Connecticut.Using his own artwork as a visual aid, Foster Caddell begins Keys to Painting Better Portraits by introducing his approach to portraiture, explaining his studio environment materials and procedures for painting in oil and pastel. For Caddell, "A good portrait . . . must please two different types of viewers: those who expect to see a satisfactory likeness, and those who do not know, or particularly care, who the subject is but want a portrait to be a good solid painting and stand on its own." To demonstrate his working methods more clearly, he takes you, step by step, through the process of painting three typical portraits, two in oil and one in pastel. Then, in 30 'keys' to different painting problems, he analyzes the mistakes most commonly made by beginning and intermediate students, with each illustrated key showing a different painting error and a good way to avoid it. He also covers three special types of portraiture: the commissioned, the posthumous, and the self-portrait. This book is a must for any painter wanting to improve and expand their repetoire. Readers interested in related titles from Foster Caddell will also want to see: Keys to Successful Color, (ISBN 978-1-62654-577-9) and Foster Caddell's Keys to Successful Landscape Painting, (ISBN 978-1-63561-042-0).

For over 50 years, a Canadian nurse named Rene Caisse treated thousands of cancer patients with her own secret herbal tea named Essiac - Caisse spelled backwards. She originally obtained the natural formula from native Ojibway Indians and brewed the remedy herself in her kitchen. Caisse was a devoted healer and tireless champion of using her nontoxic treatment for cancer as an alternative to destructive radiation and chemotherapy.Caisse fought for decades to have Essiac recognized and accepted by the broader medical community, but - constantly challenged by large powerful pharmaceutical companies with political influence - the treatment continued to remain controversial and illegal. Believing that promoting and using her cure to be her true calling, she continued to treat patients for free despite threats of imprisonment. Her patients, many of whom believe that Essiac helped drive their cancer into remission or cured them entirely, spoke passionately about her and came to think of her as an angel.In Calling of an Angel, Dr. Gary L. Glum tells Caisse's inspiring story and presents the argument for allowing this long-suppressed treatment as an option for patients and families currently battling cancer.

In his acclaimed Dictionary of All Scriptures and Myths, G.A. Gaskell offers authoritative definitions and clear explanations for over 5,000 terms used in sacred texts of the world's religions and mythologies. The origin, nature, and metaphorical meaning of each concept is thoroughly explored in context, supported with numerous quotations from both ancient and recent sources and authorities, and carefully cross-referenced to other examples. Part dictionary and part encyclopedia, this oversized book is packed with illuminating information and will satisfy the curiosity of spiritual and cultural seekers. Gaskell is a masterful interpreter of sacred symbols and symbolism, and he explains all the key ones in detail while noting which ones have deeper underlying meanings and how they vary between different religions and countries. Meticulously researched and attractively presented, this invaluable guide is a must-have for comparative religion teachers and scholars. Dictionary of All Scriptures and Myths belongs in the library of anyone studying sacred writings or reading them as literature, and is an enlightening read for any layman.