Jim Shore&s new Wizard of OZ collection is a heartfelt tribute to the 80th anniversary of the MGM classic film Glinda shows Dorothy the power of the Ruby slippers in this memorable climactic scene from the movie Wizard of Oz figurine Created by Jim Shore Folk art inspired patterns with bold colours Handmade & hand painted Branded gift box ...

Do you struggle to find peace & quiet? Do you yearn to disconnect find an escape slow down & just breathe? Are you overwhelmed by modern life? The simple solution lies in this book Rooted in the ancient Zen philosophies that ground her work French Buddhist nun Kankyo Tannier will show you how to channel the power of SILENCE to get back in control of your thoughts & access the refuge that lies in your mind Using her practical on-the-go tools you'll learn how to overcome stress & capture the moments of golden stillness that will transform all areas of your life for an enhanced wellbeing & sense of fulfilment Kankyo's warm & engaging voice spiritual insights plus a sprinkling of French charm make this an accessible pleasure to read Switch off the noise & discover the calm & comfort you need to navigate this fast-paced world Unlock & practise the wisdom of SILENCE; stop surviving pause listen & start thriving " Kankyo Tannier is the real dealfor immediate calmafter a few minutes you'll notice your breathing slows down & you feel more present (we tried it it works)"
- Cosmopolitan"I found myself engrossed by its charm & magic Kankyo Tannier has a lovely voice
- wise & gentle & compassionate"
- Rachel Kelly author of The Happy Kitchen Good Mood Food


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Acclaimed author & renowned psychiatrist Irvin D Yalom distills thirty-five years of psychotherapy wisdom into one brilliant volume The culmination of master psychiatrist Dr Irvin D Yalom's more than thirty-five years in clinical practice The Gift of Therapy is a remarkable & essential guidebook that illustrates through real case studies how patients & therapists alike can get the most out of therapy The bestselling author of Love's Executioner shares his uniquely fresh approach & the valuable insights he has gained-presented as eighty-five personal & provocative 'tips for beginner therapists' including Let the patient matter to you Acknowledge your errors Create a new therapy for each patient Do home visits (Almost) never make decisions for the patient Freud was not always wrong A book aimed at enriching the therapeutic process for a new generation of patients & counsellors Yalom's Gift of Therapy is an entertaining informative & insightful read for anyone with an interest in the subject ...

In ' The Gift of Years' Joan Chittister encourages us to cherish the blessings of older age & to overcome its burdens ...

In this thought-provoking book preeminent scholar Stephen Houston turns his attention to the crucial role of young males in Classic Maya society drawing on evidence from art writing & material culture The Gifted Passage establishes that adolescent men in Maya art were the subjects & makers of hieroglyphics painted ceramics & murals in works that helped to shape & reflect masculinity in Maya civilization The political volatility of the Classic Maya period gave male adolescents valuable status as potential heirs & many of the most precious surviving ceramics likely celebrated their coming-of-age rituals The ardent hope was that youths would grow into effective kings & noblemen capable of leadership in battle & service in royal courts Aiming to shift mainstream conceptions of the Maya Houston argues that adolescent men were not simply present in images & texts but central to both ...

From the acclaimed author of The Old Ways & Landmarks -- an essay on the joy of reading for anyone who has ever loved a book Every book is a kind of gift to its reader & the act of giving books is charged with a special emotional resonance It is a meeting of three minds (the giver the author the recipient) an exchange of intellectual & psychological currency that leaves each participant enriched Here Robert Macfarlane recounts the story of a book he was given as a young man & how he managed eventually to return the favour though never repay the debt From one of the most lyrical writers of our time comes a perfectly formed gem a lyrical celebration of the transcendent power & humanity of the given book ...

The job of the skin is to keep things in On the buttoned-down island of Here all is well By which we mean orderly neat contained & moreover beardless Or at least it is until one famous day when Dave bald but for a single hair finds himself assailed by a terrifying unstoppablemonster! Where did it come from? How should the islanders deal with it? & what most importantly are they going to do with Dave? The first book from a new leading light of UK comics The Gigantic Beard That Was Evil is an off-beat fable worthy of Roald Dahl It is about life death & the meaning of beards (We mean a gigantic beard basically) ...

This hilarious retelling of the huge turnip grown in a cottage garden will be enjoyed by small children The old man & his wife tug & heave at the giant turnip to be joined by various animals & birds until it finally comes up ...

Gloriously silly comedy from Booker prize winner & bestseller Roddy Doyle If adults are mean to children they get the Giggler Treatment It's smelly It's squishy & it sticks to your shoe But sometimes just sometimes the Gigglers make a mistake Can Robbie Kayla Jimmy & Rover the dog come to Mr Mack's rescue before the poo hits the shoe? Look out for more cheeky runaway comedies starring the Mack family & Rover the wonder-dog ROVER SAVES CHRISTMAS (9781407139739) & THE MEANWHILE ADVENTURES (9781407139746) ...

The Gilded Stage is a comprehensive tour of the world of opera From its origins in the courts of northern Italy to its internationally recognised position in modern culture Snowman explores the social history of opera houses & impresarios composers & patrons artists & audiences Even the most flamboyant composers could scarcely have imagined the global reach of opera in our own times More opera is performed financed seen heard filmed & broadcast than ever before & the world's leading performers are worshipped & paid like pop stars Yet the art form is widely derided as 'elitist' & parts of the classical recording business appear close to bankruptcy Pinpointing the scandals forgotten history & key revolutions in the form with light erudition & a brilliant anecdotal eye Daniel Snowman reveals that the world of opera has always known crisis & uncertainty
- & the resulting struggles have often proved every bit as dramatic as those portrayed onstage
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