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By Alison Swan. 2020
Alison Swan’s collection of poems, A Fine Canopy, illustrates how the natural world envelops and encloses us with so many…
beautiful things: crowns of leaves, the ubiquitous blue sky, our luminous moon, and snow. So much snow. An ecopoet whose writing shows her advocacy for natural resources, in this collection Swan calls the reader to witness, appreciate, and sustain this world before it becomes too late. These poems were written out of an impulse to track down wisdom in the open air, outside of the noisy world of cars and commerce. Swan seeks insight on shores and in scraps of woods and fields—especially on four particular peninsulas: Michigan’s upper and lower, Florida, and Washington state’s Olympic—and also inside motherhood, which might be the wildest place of all. These are poems about the interconnection of all things, and "knowing things we cannot see." A journey through seasons with a soundtrack of birdsong, Swan’s words are incredibly sensory. The reader is made to feel the weight of muddy jeans, the jolt at the tug of a dog’s leash, and to see the bright flash of a cardinal’s red plumage. Swan’s poems remind us that although we all want to make a mark on our world, the smaller the better: stepping into fresh snow, dashing through forests atop dry leaves, laying wet bodies on warm concrete. These quiet interactions with places are as hopeful as they are harmless. Without necessarily tackling the topics head-on, A Fine Canopy evokes the devastation of climate change and the destruction of natural resources. This book engages deeply with the other-than-human to express and investigate alarm, dismay, anger, admiration, adoration in what feels like the end of the world unless we begin to think outside the box. These poems will carry weight with all readers of poetry, especially those who are interested in ecopoetry and connecting with the world around them.By Robert Pinsky. 1976
From Sadness and Happiness: Poems by Robert Pinsky:CEREMONY FOR ANY BEGINNING Robert Pinsky ? Against weather, and the randomHarpies--mood, circumstance,…
the lawsOf biography, chance, physics--The unseasonable soul holds forth,Eager for form as a renownedPedant, the emperor's man of worth,Hereditary arbiter of manners. Soul, one's life is one's enemy.As the small children learn, what happensTakes over, and what you were goes away.They learn it in sardonic softComments of the weather, when it sharpensThe hard surfaces of daylight: lightWinds, vague in direction, like blades Lavishing their brilliant strokesAll over a wrecked house,The nude wallpaper and the bruteIntelligence of the torn pipes.Therefore when you marry or buildPray to be untrue to the plainDominance of your own weather, how it keeps Going even in the woods when notA soul is there, and how it impliesAlways that separate, coldSplendidness, uncouth and unkind--On chilly, unclouded mornings,Torrential sunlight and moist air,Leafage and solid bark breathing the mist.By Ann Lauterbach. 1987
From Before Recollection:TRANSCENDENTAL POSTCARD Ann Lauterbach ? The outlook such that time is told on waking,Without aid of cock or…
clock's crow.In fact all the birds are elsewhere,Poised on glossy page or in some fallMigration. Sun up over mountain is precision,Then mist travels, exhaling day.All else, all change, is air,Dew relenting on the bladesAnd mirror rhymesWhere water bears resemblance:A strut of hues to pale even Revlon's alchemy and,In the center of its glaze, a cauldron of sky-cast blue.By Sayd Majrouh. 2003
The authors of oral literature in the Pashtun language create their work at a far remove from any books. Generally…
deprived of the support of schools and universities, their compositions are inseparable from song. Their poetry is never declaimed; rather, their rhyme and rhythm have melodic value.These popular improvisations do not exalt mystic love. In them there is no aspiration whatsoever to an unfathomable and incommunicable heaven, nor devotion to the lord, nor praise for an absolute master, nor any Adonis. To the contrary, they are songs of the earth. They celebrate nature, mountains, rivers, dawn and night&’s magnetic space. They are songs of war and honor, shame and love, beauty and death. The repression of Afghan women has caused untold suffering, particularly through moral subjugation. Infant daughters and their mothers are received with scorn and shame, and lead lives of subordination and humiliation. Their rebellion against these tribal codes comes only through suicide and song. Translated from the Pashtun into French by the eminent Sayd Bahodine Majrouh, the greatest Afghan poet of the twentieth century, his text has been rendered into English in the expert hands of Marjolijn de Jager of the Translation Department at NYU.By Heid E. Erdrich. 2020
In a new collection that is "a force of nature" (Amy Gerstler), renowned Native poet Heid E. Erdrich applies her…
rich inventive voice and fierce wit to the deforming effects of harassment and oppression.Little Big Bully begins with a question asked of a collective and troubled we - how did we come to this? In answer, this book offers personal myth, American and Native American contexts, and allegories driven by women's resistance to narcissists, stalkers, and harassers. These poems are immediate, personal, political, cultural, even futuristic object lessons. What is truth now? Who are we now? How do we find answers through the smoke of human destructiveness? The past for Indigenous people, ecosystem collapse from near-extinction of bison, and the present epidemic of missing and murdered Indigenous women underlie these poems. Here, survivors shout back at useless cautionary tales with their own courage and visions of future worlds made well.By Eric Gansworth. 2020
How about a book that makes you barge into your boss's office to read a page of poetry from? That…
you dream of? That every movie, song, book, moment that follows continues to evoke in some way?The term "Apple" is a slur in Native communities across the country. It's for someone supposedly "red on the outside, white on the inside."Eric Gansworth is telling his story in Apple (Skin to the Core). The story of his family, of Onondaga among Tuscaroras, of Native folks everywhere. From the horrible legacy of the government boarding schools, to a boy watching his siblings leave and return and leave again, to a young man fighting to be an artist who balances multiple worlds.Eric shatters that slur and reclaims it in verse and prose and imagery that truly lives up to the word heartbreaking.By Elana Bell. 2020
Mother Country examines the intricacies of mother–daughter relationships: what we inherit from our mothers, what we let go, what we…
hold, and what we pass on to our own children, both the visible and invisible. As the speaker gradually loses the mother she has always known and upon whom she has always depended to early onset Parkinson’s disease and mental illness, she asks herself: “How do you deal with the grief of losing someone who is still living?” The caregiving of a child to her parent is further compounded by anxiety and depression, as well as the pain of a miscarriage and the struggle to conceive once more. Her journey comes full circle when the speaker gives birth to a son and discovers the gap between the myths of motherhood and a far more nuanced reality.By Rick Stollmeyer. 2020
Start and grow a durable business in the rapidly growing wellness industry! Wellness has become one of the largest and…
most important business opportunities of our age, fueled by massive societal trends, rapid technology innovations and hundreds of thousands of wellness business entrepreneurs. It is these independent teachers, trainers, and therapists, and studio, gym, spa and salon owners who transforming shopping malls and downtown districts with wellness experiences that help hundreds of millions of people live healthier, happier lives. Whether your goal is to open a neighborhood wellness business, work independently from home, or launch the next highly successful wellness brand Building a Wellness Business That Lasts: How to Make a Great Living Doing What You Love is your definitive guide. This book will teach you how to translate your passion for wellness into a compelling business vision, weave that vision into an effective business plan, and leverage the latest technologies to accelerate your growth. Author Rick Stollmeyer is the Co-Founder and CEO of Mindbody, Inc., the leading technology platform for the wellness industry. Across more than two decades, Rick built Mindbody from a garage startup into a multi-billion-dollar technology platform for the wellness industry, helping thousands of wellness business owners achieve their visions in the process. This experience gave Rick a front-row seat to the explosive growth of the wellness industry. He brings that unique experience and his passion for entrepreneurialism to Building a Wellness Business That Lasts. This book will inspire and inform you at the same time and will serve as a powerful guide you can refer back to on your path to success.By Hanif Abdurraqib, Michael Mlekoday. 2016
The Crown Ain't Worth Much, Hanif Abdurraqib's first full-length collection, is a sharp and vulnerable portrayal of city life in…
the United States. A regular columnist for MTV.com, Abdurraqib brings his interest in pop culture to these poems, analyzing race, gender, family, and the love that finally holds us together even as it threatens to break us. Terrance Hayes writes that Abdurraqib "bridges the bravado and bling of praise with the blood and tears of elegy." The poems in this collection are challenging and accessible at once, as they seek to render real human voices in moments of tragedy and celebration.By Louise Thompson. 2018
'I'm a firm believer that if you have something to say that might benefit others then you should speak up…
about it! There are ways to move forward and improve your outlook; small changes might just make a BIG difference, in the same way they have for me.'The last two years have been a game-changer for Made in Chelsea's Louise Thompson and she is feeling stronger than ever, both mentally and physically. In Live Well with Louise she shares her personal story for the first time, opening up about her battles with anxiety, self-confidence, her relationship with food and alcohol, and the pressures of social media. Falling in love with fitness and food have played a huge part in her journey; in the book she shares her favourite 30-minute home workouts and over 70 of the delicious recipes she loves to cook, along with lots of practical tips on how to focus on the good, simple stuff that can help us stay positive amidst the stresses and ups and downs of daily life. For Louise, a happier wellbeing is about getting stronger in every sense, eating good food, being active, discovering the things you really enjoy, learning new skills, connecting with people, embracing imperfection and letting go of the past. Through her own experiences, she wants to inspire readers to make positive changes and motivate them to stay on the right path once they've found it. (Fitness and recipes have been developed alongside qualified professionals)By Julie Montagu. 2018
A month-by-month self-care bible by world-renowned wellness guru Julie Montagu.'The ultimate self-care bible for women who want to find their…
balance in life' Mel Wells'Wonderful and insightful . . .proves that when you choose YOU every single day, not only will have you have more energy for yourself, but you'll have more energy to give back to everyone else.' Kris Carr'This book is bursting with positivity, happiness & a whole wealth of knowledge' Chessie KingRecently named one of the top ten holistic health icons in the world, Julie Montagu knows a thing or two about health and happiness. In Recharge, Montagu shares an abundance of guidance, tips and advice designed to help you keep self-care at the forefront of your mind and support you on your journey to a well-rounded sense of wellness.Recharge is your month-by-month self-care bible to help replenish your mind, body and soul. Each month of the year covers a specific area of self-care including mindful eating, managing stress, digital detox, rebuilding self-esteem, finding your passions and more.By Tim Cantopher. 2019
Three out of four adults will feel overwhelmed by stress at some point in their lives. Although stress is a…
very subjective condition - some people thrive on a certain amount of it - one thing is certain: too much stress, if you feel unable to cope with it, can make you ill.Dr Tim Cantopher has diagnosed and helped hundreds of people with stress-related illnesses. He will help you to understand the causes of your stress (past and present), and to recognise the people who may be making it worse. This book offers treatments and strategies to manage the stress-related illnesses you may be suffering - whether physical or psychological - and gives you advice on getting, and staying, well.Written in the author's trademark style, blending simple but astonishingly astute insight with straightforward but astonishingly effective strategies, this book will put you back on the path to wellness as you embrace a gentler, kinder life.By Kim Roberts. 2020
Following her successful Literary Guide to Washington, DC, which Library Journal called "the perfect accompaniment for a literature-inspired vacation in…
the US capital," Kim Roberts returns with a comprehensive anthology of poems by both well-known and overlooked poets working and living in the capital from the city’s founding in 1800 to 1930. Roberts expertly presents the work of 132 poets, including poems by celebrated DC writers such as Francis Scott Key, Walt Whitman, Frederick Douglass, Paul Laurence Dunbar, Ambrose Bierce, Henry Adams, and James Weldon Johnson, as well as the work of lesser-known poets—especially women, writers of color, and working-class writers. A significant number of the poems are by writers who were born enslaved, such as Fanny Jackson Coppin, T. Thomas Fortune, and John Sella Martin. The book is arranged thematically, representing the poetic work happening in our nation’s capital from its founding through the Civil War, Reconstruction, World War I, and the beginnings of literary modernism. The city has always been home to prominent poets—including presidents and congressmen, lawyers and Supreme Court judges, foreign diplomats, US poets laureate, professors, and inventors—as well as writers from across the country who came to Washington as correspondents. A broad range of voices is represented in this incomparable volume.By Lara Moreno. 2020
Toda la poesía (incluidos poemas inéditos) de la autora ganadora del Premio Cosecha Eñe y elegida por FNAC como Nuevo…
Talento «Una escritura compleja, vigorosa, rigurosa. [...] No hay nada gratuito. Un hallazgo.»José María Guelbenzu Que un rayo parta el tiempo y no sea mía toda la consecuencia. Tempestad en víspera de viernes reúne la obra hasta el momento de una de las grandes poetas españolas de la actualidad, Lara Moreno, desde su debut con La herida costumbre y los poemas incluidos en Después de la apnea hasta los de su último poemario, Tuve una jaula, así como varias piezas inéditas, algunas compuestas durante la pandemia de 2020. El conjunto es una impactante muestra de una poesía personal, pegada a lo doméstico y descarnadamente visceral, en la que Lara Moreno desnuda con ironía, ternura y calado su intimidad, sensual y dolorosamente perturbadora, la realidad cotidiana que la circunda y su condición de mujer. En este sentido, quizá no sea exagerado afirmar que Lara Moreno es a la poesía lo que Lucia Berlin al relato. La crítica ha dicho...«Una escritura compleja, vigorosa, rigurosa. [...] No hay nada gratuito. Un hallazgo.»José María Guelbenzu «Desde la opresión y en busca de la libertad: así trota Lara Moreno sobre el lenguaje. [...] Una bola de fuego emocional que atraviesa los espacios de intimidad de una mujer que aspira a serlo todo.»Zenda «Una de las más destacadas escritoras de su generación.»Fernando Valls, El País «Lara Moreno escribe con austeridad de relojero.»Care Santos, El Cultural de El Mundo «Una escritora digna de atención.»Alejandro Gándara, El Escorpión «Un talento áureo.»Xurxo Fernández, El Correo Gallego «Lara Moreno, todo un hallazgo.»J. M. Pozuelo Yvancos, ABC «Una voz propia, un estilo punzante que no concede espacio a sentimentalismos.»María Jesús Espinosa de los Monteros, Mercurio Sobre Piel de lobo«Una voz propia, un estilo punzante que no concede espacio a sentimentalismos.»María Jesús Espinosa de los Monteros, Mercurio «Uno de esos libros capaces de transfigurar a una persona. Una obra maestra intensa, dolorosa, necesaria. [...] Un talento áureoXurxo Fernández, El Correo Gallego «Una historia de infrecuente vigor [...]. Un retrato sin concesiones, violento y lúcido, turbador, de la familia.»Santos Sanz Villanueva «Escritura afilada y silenciosa que contiene mucho más de lo que muestra [...]. Una voz propia, un estilo punzante que no concede espacio a sentimentalismos, una medición exacta de la tensión narrativa.»María Jesús Espinosa de los Monteros, Mercurio Sobre Por si se va la luz«Sin rodeos: una de las apariciones más satisfactorias de la temporada. Una primera persona deslumbrante, enemiga del sentimentalismo y obligada a las esperanzas.»Peio H. Riaño, El Confidencial «La característica más obvia de la prosa de Lara Moreno, y que impresiona enseguida al lector, es su capacidad de inquietar. Y no solo por la extrañeza de la realidad que se describe, sino por las elipsis, las lagunas y los agujeros que completan el discurso.»Sonia Hernández, Cultura/s de La Vanguardia «Un intenso viaje intimista [...] en una narración llena de reflexiones y conceptos, tejidas de manera inolvidable por la mano de una poeta.»Carmen Sigüenza, EFEBy Jo Brielyn, Laurie Sanford, Nancy Forstbauer. 2014
UTILIZE THE BENEFITS OF GENTLE YOGA TO RELIEVE YOUR SYMPTOMS OF GENERAL ARTHRITISOver 50 million people in the United States…
alone struggle with arthritis a painful and debilitating inflammation of the body s joints In the medical world the focus of arthritis treatment is controlling the pain and minimizing any joint damage while working hard to maintain quality of life As a result many doctors will recommend adopting a healthier lifestyle including a balanced diet and regular physical activity And as yoga remains the premier low-impact high-result form of physical activity many have reclaimed their lives from arthritis pain with the help of yoga Gentle Yoga for Arthritis shows you how to integrate yoga into any existing exercise routine to improve your overall health and well-being Yoga stances release muscular tensions easing the strain on the body s joints while increasing balance strength and flexibility Additionally breathing techniques encourage better circulation to help your extremities stay loose and healthy Gentle Yoga for Arthritis also includes An overview of the causes and symptoms of arthritis Helpful diet and lifestyle tips to reduce symptoms An introductory guide to understanding the benefits of yoga Important precautions to ensure safety during yoga practiceWhether you are beginning to experience arthritis symptoms or whether you want to adopt a lifestyle to prevent arthritis from ever happening Gentle Yoga for Arthritis is your complete guide to creating a customized yoga practice specifically for your needsLose up to 4 inches from your hips and thighs in less than 4 weeks--guaranteed Have you had a…
hard time shedding the fat and cellulite from your hips and thighs Now whether you re new to the Jorge Cruise weight-control plan or not 8 Minutes in the Morning to Lean Hips and Thighs will help you lose up to 4 inches in less than 4 weeks--guaranteed The Jorge Cruise secret is to restore your metabolism by creating new lean muscles that burn fat and shrink the size of your hips and thighs Each day you ll do a simple Cruise Move routine that sculpts your hips and thighs and takes just 8 minutes You ll also get a delicious meal plan with the essential muscle-making materials you ll need to create your new body All with NO counting of calories or banning of foods Empowering visualizations will help you conquer the emotional eating that may be sabotaging your efforts Success stories from Jorge Cruise clients will help keep you inspired You have nothing to lose except inches from your hips and thighs When I was a kid I was called Thunder Thighs NOW I m working to have Thinner Thighs --Eleanor Talbot lost 14 inches from her thighs I ve truly changed my lifestyle for the better --Cheryl McCowan shrunk 3 1 2 inches off her thighs My thighs have always been a trouble zone for me and now I have the tools to zap them --Bonnie Barrett lost 4 inches from her thighsBy Lauren Feder. 2014
THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO A HEALTHY, NATURAL PREGNANCY Pregnancy and childbirth can be one of the most exciting times in…
a couple's life. With Natural Pregnancy, you can make informed, educated decisions about your pregnancy to ensure your baby is born happy and healthy--naturally. Natural Pregnancy is the perfect resource for expectant parents; whether you choose to opt for an all-natural birth, or are looking to combine conventional treatments with homeopathy and holistic medicine, Natural Pregnancy is the all-in-one reference to keep your pregnancy simple and safe. Natural Pregnancy answers your questions and offers advice on common topics, including: * Prenatal tests and procedures, including ultrasound and amniocentesis * Vaccinations during pregnancy * Homeopathic medicine for common pregnancy conditions and easier childbirth * Midwives and doulas* Home birth * Homeopathy for healing after amniocentesis, perineal tears, and cesarean section ...and much more!As medical techniques continue to advance, natural births are now safer than ever. For any parent looking to approach pregnancy and childbirth in a more holistic and natural way, Natural Pregnancy is your authoritative and reliable resource each step of the way.Lose weight the Jorge Cruise way Each morning for 4 weeks you ll roll out of bed …
review Jorge Cruise s motivational messages complete just two revolutionary and effective strength-training Cruise MovesTM designed for your body size and that s it No equipment No aerobics No gym memberships No strained back or knees No hassles Learn about Jorge s all-new eating system that includes every one of your favorite foods--not one is off-limits Never starve or deprive yourself again You ll eat healthier foods and fewer calories automatically--without hunger How can you lose weight by eating two entire plates of food and topping it off with chocolate Jorge shows you how with his unique Cruise Down Plate approach to eating You can follow his plan anywhere and enjoy it for life By putting Jorge s client-proven motivational component into daily practice you will eliminate emotional hunger and self-sabotaging behavior forever Weight loss has never been easierLose up to 6 inches of belly bulge in less than 4 weeks--guaranteed Heart attack Breast cancer High…
blood pressure These are all good reasons to lose that fat around your middle And now whether you re new to the Jorge Cruise weight-control plan or not 8 Minutes in the Morning to a Flat Belly will help you lose up to 6 inches of belly bulge in less than 4 weeks--guaranteed The Jorge Cruise secret is to restore your metabolism by creating new lean muscles that burn fat and shrink the size of your belly Each day you ll do a simple Cruise Move routine that is specialized to sculpt your belly and take just 8 minutes You ll also get a delicious meal plan with the essential muscle-making materials you ll need to create your new body All with NO counting of calories or banning of foods Empowering visualizations will help you conquer the emotional eating that may be sabotaging your efforts Success stories from Jorge Cruise clients will help keep you inspired You have nothing to lose except inches of belly fat My results have changed my life I have more control over my eating habits and the shape and size of my body --Sharon Lawson exchanged her size-10 pants for a size 6 Thanks to Jorge Cruise s program I ve lost 40 pounds and had to cinch my belt 6 inches smaller --Judy Thompson shrank her waist 6 inches I feel young again and I look great --Edna Frizzell dropped four dress sizesBy Miriam Jacobs. 2000
Sensational Recipes for Nature's Perfect FoodDid you know that soy has been proven to reduce the risk of heart disease?…
It's true! In fact, soy not only benefits the heart but also: Reduces the risk of stroke and breast, colon, and prostate cancerDecreases the symptoms of menopause and osteoporosisSlows the progression of arteriosclerosisProtects your kidneysIs a complete protein, offering all eight of the amino acids essential to human healthIn Sensational Soy, Miriam Jacobs offers taste-tantalizing recipes using soy in all its myriad forms, including tofu, tempeh, miso, soy milk, and soy beans. Whether you're a vegetarian looking for alternatives to meat and dairy products or a health-conscious consumer seeking ways to strengthen your body, you'll find what you need in these sensational recipes for soy-based snacks, salads, soups, main dishes, and desserts. Enjoy!