The Art of Mindful Baking is a delightful insight into how the act of baking is a practical meditationby its very nature An engaging author looks at what it means to use our hands & why kneading promotes wellbeing & explores the true & enduring value of eating real food ...

In The Art of Mindful Birdwatching Claire Thompson elegantly weaves a narrative full of her own delightfully documented encounters with birds in amongst sage guidance on using mindfulness to help readers become deeply aware of the present moment Following Claire's clearly described exercises has the potential to lead one from mere identification to making deeply insightful observations into the life of birds
- British Trust of Ornithology Through personal anecdote & expert insight Claire Thompson of Bird Life International invites us on a mindful journey through gardens cities open country forests coasts & mountains to enjoy & learn from the magnificent beauty & diversity of the avian world Who has never gazed enviously at a bird soaring through the sky? Or delighted in the uplifting tunes of nature's songsters? Birds can do wonders for our hearts & minds
- if we simply pay them attention With The Art of Mindful Birdwatching Claire Thompson reveals how the practice of mindfulness enriches our birdwatching experiences
- & explores how birds are in turn the ideal inspiration for the practice of mindfulness To Claire bird flight is a symbol of freedom to soar through life without constraint & mindfulness similarly enables us to invite freedom & happiness into our own lives


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The Art of Moana is the latest title in our exceptional series showcasing artwork from the creation of Walt Disney Animations' latest releases Three thousand years ago the greatest sailors in the world ventured across the Pacific discovering the many islands of Oceania But then for a millennium their voyages stopped-and no one today knows why From Walt Disney Animation Studios Moana is a CG-animated adventure about a spirited teenager who sails out on a daring mission to prove herself a master wayfinder & fulfill her ancestors' unfinished quest During her journey Moana meets the once-mighty demi-god Maui & together they traverse the open ocean on an action-packed adventure encountering enormous fiery creatures & impossible odds The stunning artwork in this behind-the-scenes book

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Over the years Mondo has received global recognition for its incredible art posters that bring to life classic films TV shows & comics in a refreshing & utterly striking new way offering a unique perspective on everything from Star Wars to Robocop Back to the Future Jurassic Park Game of Thrones Godzilla Kill Bill & many many more For the first time The Art of Mondo will bring together this much sought-after art in one deluxe volume that showcases the incredible ingenuity of the studio's diverse stable of artists whose vastly different styles are united by one guiding principle limitless passion for their subject matter This richly imaginative work is fueled by a love of pop culture that fans recognize & identify with giving Mondo's output a rare & valuable synergy with its audience While these posters are normally produced in a limited quantity & sell out in minutes The Art of Mondo will allow fans to explore the studio's remarkable back catalog including Olly Moss's iconic Star Wars trilogy work Laurent Durieux's brilliantly subtle Jaws poster & Tyler Stout's Guardians of the Galaxy art Other key Mondo artists such as Jock Martin Asin & Aaron Horkey will also feature Definitive visually stunning & filled with art that celebrates some of the biggest & best-loved properties in pop culture The Art of Mondo will be the ultimate book for cult art fans everywhere ...

From inspiration & design to the finished vibrant picture learn to become the felt artist you've dreamed of becoming through this third book by bestselling author & renowned felt artist Moy Mackay 160 pages Illustrations color Mackay Moy ...

Photographing newborns is a uniquely special experience & capturing the beauty of a newborn baby requires specific skills In this practical book Melanie East one of the UK's leading newborn photographers shares her secrets from preparing for the newborn session through to post-production work Advice is given on posing newborn babies using tried & tested techniques while emphasizing the baby's safety at all times Also Melanie gives clear instruction on choosing & using equipment near babies Supported by her inspiring images it is invaluable reading for photographers new to the genre as well as professionals wishing to hone their skills ...

For two thousand years the disparate groups that now reside in Zomia (a mountainous region the size of Europe that consists of portions of seven Asian countries) have fled the projects of the organized state societies that surround them-slavery conscription taxes corvee labor epidemics & warfare This book essentially an anarchist history is the first-ever examination of the huge literature on state-making whose author evaluates why people would deliberately & reactively remain stateless Among the strategies employed by the people of Zomia to remain stateless are physical dispersion in rugged terrain; agricultural practices that enhance mobility; pliable ethnic identities; devotion to prophetic millenarian leaders; & maintenance of a largely oral culture that allows them to reinvent their histories & genealogies as they move between & around states In accessible language James Scott recognized worldwide as an eminent authority in Southeast Asian peasant & agrarian studies tells the story of the peoples of Zomia & their unlikely odyssey in search of self-determination He redefines our views on Asian politics history demographics & even our fundamental ideas about what constitutes civilization & challenges us with a radically different approach to history that presents events from the perspective of stateless peoples & redefines state-making as a form of internal colonialism This new perspective requires a radical reevaluation of the civilizational narratives of the lowland states Scott's work on Zomia represents a new way to think of area studies that will be applicable to other runaway fugitive & marooned communities be they Gypsies Cossacks tribes fleeing slave raiders Marsh Arabs or San-Bushmen ...

One minute Eddie was there & the next he was gone Five years on & it's Elsie who's lost All she knows is the pain she feels Pain that her twin Eddie's body has never been found after that day on the beach Then she meets Tay; confident cool & addicted to free-diving He says it's too dangerous for her to join; it's too dark too scary too deep But what does he know? He doesn't know that being underwater is the only time Elsie doesn't ache for her brother That diving gives her flashbacks & that uncovering the secrets of that day is the only way for Elsie to start breathing again ...

Overwatch has taken the world by storm boasting millions of players & gaining critical acclaim Now in this beautiful hardcover Blizzard Entertainment reveals the creative process behind one of the most popular FPS games of all time! Filled with never-before-seen art as well as commentary provided by the game’s development team this book is sure to please any Overwatch fan Never-before-seen artwork! Essential companion to the international best-selling game Overwatch! Introduction & commentary provided by the game’s development team! Overwatch is a global phenomenon with 30 million players! Produced in close partnership with Blizzard Entertainment! Behind-the-scenes look at your favorite characters! Overwatch creation revealed! ...

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