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Carribbean Herbalism
For millennia, people have utilized plants as foods, medicines, hallucinogens, clothing, shelter, perfumes, dyes, and even poisons. In the Caribbean, medicinal and practical use of plants began with its first inhabitants, the Amerindians. New plants and knowledge were introduced through both triangular trade with Asia, Africa, and Europe and the enslavement of Africans and Indians from Southeast Asia, culminating in the modern-day system of Caribbean herbalism. Caribbean Herbalism tells the rich and complex stories of Caribbean people and the plants that have sustained them. Inside you''ll find: ; A practical guide to a meaningful selection of herbs and their traditional uses; Botanical field notes and drawings that tell the stories of the Indigenous, African, East Indian, and European plants that inhabit the region; Culturally important traditions, remedies, and recipes; Interviews with Caribbean people; And so much more This book offers practical tools you need to build a relationship with plants and make common Caribbean herbal remedies like bush teas, bush baths, herbal wines, infused alcohols and oils, and more!
Strange and Surprising Ireland
This captivating book takes you on a journey through the heart of Irish culture, unravelling quirky traditions, little-known myths, and fascinating stories that have shaped the unique spirit of Ireland. From fairies and mythical beasts to curious customs and age-old legends, you''ll explore the hidden gems of Irish history that often go unnoticed. Whether you''re a lover of folklore, a history buff, or simply curious about the world''s most enchanting island, Strange and Surprising Ireland offers bite-sized titbits, trivia, and stories sure to fascinate and enchant. Let this book be your guide to the unique and delightful world of Ireland, where every story has a twist and every tradition hides a secret. Perfect for the curious traveller, the avid reader, the trivia lover, or anyone in search of the unexpected.
Danny the Digger Learns the ABCs
Join Danny, a young mini excavator, as he and his construction site friends take on a new job, and learn the alphabet along the way!The perfect ABC book for any kid who loves excavators, cranes, dump trucks, backhoe loaders, and mixers, Danny the Digger Learns the ABCs is a follow-up companion to Danny the Digger Saves Christmas. Kids will love learning their letters as they explore the construction site with Danny. The joyful, full-color illustrations feature large, prominent letters that will help toddlers start to recognize letter shapes while also learning the names of vehicles and tools found on construction sites. A wonderful baby shower gift or birthday present for young children!
The Self-Regulation Workbook for Children Ages 5 to 8
Written by experienced child therapists who are parents themselves, this workbook uses the foremost knowledge and methods to help both caregivers and children build strong relationships and instil useful regulation tools in their everyday lives. Activities and guidance include: How to use play and connection as a baseline approach; naming and noticing feelings; guidance for building emotional resilience and reflection; emotion regulation strategies for the caregiver; strengths and limits of a child''s brain and nervous system; using parent reflection to respond to challenging behaviours; how to set limits and repair ruptures; guidance from enduring theory and research on child emotion regulation. The Self Regulation Workbook for Children Ages 5 to 8 can be used as a family activity, a child-caregiver activity, a caregiver-only intervention, and a child-only activity that fosters confidence in those striving to provide an emotionally supportive environment for children.
The Unforgiving Hours
How far can you go? What is your limit? Are competing in an ultramarathon at age 70, sailing from Washington State to Alaska without a motor, swimming the English Channel at age 15, and running the Boston Marathon in reverse and then turning around to race it conventionally really crazy ideas? Shannon Hogan dives into the world of endurance sports by taking us on the journeys of unheralded athletes tackling extraordinary quests. Here are just a few: Lynne Cox broke the record English Channel swim at age 15. Jeanne Goussev and Kelly Danielson, led the first all-woman sailing team to win the Race to Alaska. Yuichiro Hidaka dreamt of eating potato chips while running the Boston Double for the fourth time. Gunhild Swanson ran the Western States 100 Endurance Run just five days shy of her 71st birthday. Gordon Wadsworth opted for just one gear to race in the the hardest mountain bike race in the world. Melissa Kegler trained for two years to break the American Ice Mile Distance record in 39.2F water. And Seana Hogan, the current cycling transcontinental female record holder (set at age 35) fighting the race clock and Father Time to finish Race Across America at age 60. Here''s proof that with stout planning and a fighting spirit, remarkable things can happen.
The Young Runner's Guide to Nutrition
Author, lifelong runner, and certified running and nutrition coach Michele Pettinger grew up running under the tutelage of her father, a high school cross country and track coach. Here, she continues the legacy of reaching youth runners and the communities that support them through nutrition education and practical, easy-to- implement protocols. These young athletes will also discover more about: Navigating adolescence and the unique nutritional needs of the young runner, like macronutrients, micronutrients, and hydration; Nutritional challenges and health risks such as the female and male athlete triads, disordered eating, RED-S, and other areas; Strategic fuelling and optimising performance and recovery through nutrition planning and nutrient timing; Empowering change by integrating nutrition education into running programs, including how to foster positive body image and daily practical tools for upholding nutrition protocols. This invaluable guide includes resources for coaches, parents and the entire community that supports young athletes on how to integrate nutrition education into their training programs.
The Beginner's Guide to Ego Death
The true limits of our potential are hidden deep within our minds, obscured by the psychological walls and bound to the mental shackles we''ve developed over time. These intangible restrictions that keep us from understanding our true selves and reaching enlightenment can only be overcome through psychedelic-induced ego death. A transformative guide written in two parts, The Beginner''s Guide to Ego Death will illuminate the path to self-discovery and fulfillment by providing profound insights into the human psyche and detailed information on the best psychedelics to use and their effects. Whether you''re a seasoned psychonaut, a psychedelic newbie, or simply curious about the nature of ego death, this book will awaken your innate potential as you learn to: Understand the human psyche; Learn the different psychedelics and their effects; Navigate the complexities of reality; Explore the depths of consciousness; And more! Written by an expert psychonaut and mindfulness teacher fueled by divine purpose, The Beginner''s Guide to Ego Death offers a flawless roadmap to achieving ego death through psychedelics and ultimately tapping into your inner wisdom and strength.
Move, Rest, Recover: A Workbook
Recovery is the most readily available yet underutilised tool for well-being, the counterbalance to your active lifestyle that allows you to rise to the ever-increasing demands and pace of work, training, and life. Without effective recovery, there is considerable strain on your mind, body, and nervous system. This stress and tension continues to accumulate long after your effort and output is done, making you vulnerable to illness, injury, and burnout. Discover how to fit rest and recovery into your everyday life using reflection, writing prompts, and accessible mental and physical recovery tools to activate and strengthen your own restorative practice: Increase your attentional capacity; manage and solve physical pain; promote mental stability; boost your immune system; improve the quality of your sleep. You can do everything right - curate the best schedule, follow the perfect training plan, and eat all the right foods - but without fully embracing your mind and body''s innate need for rest you may remain vulnerable to illness, injury, and burnout.
Latine Herbalism
Delve into the healing traditions of Latine folk herbalism and modern curanderismo with this all-in-one guidebook offering a fusion of time-honoured and contemporary practices. Latine Herbalism details the medicinal power of herbs and plants, their origins, and their most common uses while also exploring the folk traditions from sacred locations in the US, Mexico, and South America. This book even goes one step further, helping you navigate through the most common afflictions of body and mind, from digestive issues to stress management and beyond, with remedios y rituales such as: breath vibrations; heart vibrations; spirit of the flowers; moon energy; and more. Authored by a passionate advocate and practitioner, this book explores and honours the nuanced realms of curanderismo and Latine herbalism.
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22,99 €
The Lymphatic System Handbook
Although not commonly known, the lymphatic system is responsible for a number of important functions in the human body, such as purifying toxins, fortifying the immune system, and maintaining physical beauty. Whether you''re interested in learning more about this elusive system or seeking alternative treatment to chronic inflammation, look no further than The Lymphatic System Handbook! Featuring step-by-step exercises and techniques for lymphatic drainage massages as well as comprehensive, easy-to-digest information on lymph health, circulation, and management, The Lymphatic System Handbook will help you understand and alleviate inflammation symptoms associated with chronic illnesses, such as: Diabetes; Lymphedema; Cellulitis; Sciatica; And more! Written by a seasoned health expert, The Lymphatic System Handbook is the perfect easy-to-follow guide for maintaining your lymph health and leading a happier, healthier life.
Vypredané
24,49 €
The Ultimate Guide to Wilderness Living
Survivalists of all levels can use Ultimate Guide to Wilderness Living to learn primitive living skills, tools for optimal self-sufficiency, and how to better be prepared for any and all adventures into the wild!Packed with in-depth instruction and photos, this guidebook teaches the skills needed to survive and live in the wild using only those things found in the woods or in other natural landscapes. Learn how to ignite a fire with a two-stick hand drill, erect temporary and semi-permanent structures, and more with wilderness experts John and Geri McPherson. “During my first years of learning survival I took a course in survival and primitive earth skills taught by John and Geri McPherson. I was excited by their unbelievable passion and their intrinsic understanding of survival. Their teachings took me from understanding basic skills to a full-blown love for the ancient technologies that humans developed to survive. John and Geri are the real deal. They don’t just teach this stuff, they live it. I loved the experience with them so much I came back a second time a few years later. Now that I have traveled the world as Survivorman—experiencing and filming survival in every ecosystem there is—I can sit back and watch my shows and see John and Geri’s teachings peek through in every situation. I have been able to understand survival because of John and Geri, and can highly recommend this book.” —Les Stroud, AKA Survivorman
Vypredané
25,49 €
Believe Training Journal (10th Anniversary Revised Edition)
A good running journal makes the miles make sense. Authors and pro-athletes Lauren Fleshman and Roisin McGettigan-Dumas created the Believe Training Journal to help you become the runner you were meant to be. This fully revised and updated edition celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Believe community coming together to set goals, see what works and what doesn''t, keep their heads in the game, stay honest when no one''s looking, and prove when the work''s been done. The Believe Training Journal has it all: designated grids for recording workout information as well as space to process and plan. The journal offers a full year of undated weeks, an annual calendar, worksheets, quizzes, lists, and plenty of room to record your training journey. Through hand-written notes and practical advice, Lauren and Roisin also share their wisdom, experience, and hard-earned secrets and lessons on training, racing, recovery, and more. Use this training tool to learn more from your runs, to dig deeper, and to join a running community that believes in and inspires you.
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34,49 €
Total Heart Rate Training
TRAIN SMARTER WITH THE NEWEST HIGH-TECH HEART RATE MONITORS
Whether you are just starting a fitness program or are an experienced athlete, you can greatly benefit from paying attention to your heart rate during exercise. Heart rate serves as a window into the body, giving you minute-to-minute feedback on your physical condition based on all the factors affecting it--exercise intensity, diet, temperature, humidity, altitude, fatigue, and more.
Total Heart Rate Training explains:
-Heart function during exercise
-How heart rate monitors work
-Simple ways to use a heart rate monitor
-Advanced heart rate training techniques
With Total Heart Rate Training, you can design a personalized program that practically guarantees you'll achieve your fitness goals. You'll be able to determine the precise and optimal heart rate for each day's workout by using your heart rate monitor to keep you on target. It's like having a personal trainer telling you when to go harder and when to back off.
This book also shows how powermeters and accelerometers enable you to compare your body's input, as measured by heart rate, with its output-power or pace. It's a combination that allows you to train at your peak for that competitive edge.
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18,95 €












