The Essential Guide to Crystals" is an authoritative superbly illustrated book that displays crystals in all their dazzling beauty & reveals every aspect of their ancient mysterious power. It covers the many ways in which crystals can be used to heal our spirit & otherwise enhance our life. An introductory section presents a historical overview & then gives guidance on techniques such as crystal healing & meditation the use of amulets & birthstones & working with crystals that correspond to our auras chakras or reflexology points. We learn how to build up & maintain a collection. The second & main section of the book gives an in-depth profile of over 100 crystals arranged according to colour groups. For each crystal there is a full-colour photograph with descriptive text & reference notes on appearance healing properties & other practical uses as well as associated myths & legends. Key words identify each crystal so you can pick the stone to suit your needs whether your purpose is cleansing soothing or energising. " The Essential Guide to Crystals" is the perfect gift for any crystal lover healer or collector." ...

Clearly explain choreography performance & dance appreciation in relation to new set works & choreographers. Thoroughly updated to meet the AS/A2 specifications & relevant Applied A levels BTEC & other Dance qualifications this highly illustrated third edition of Essential Guide to Dance provides support guidance & all the up-to-date information students & teachers need. * Help students grasp dance technique & the implications for safe practice * Reinforce learning with interactive tasks & revision tests * Engage students with an extensive range of activities covering all aspects of current Dance courses so they learn more effectively * Prepare them for their examinations with a student-friendly guide to the choreographic process ...

Nutritionist Suzannah Olivier reveals the active chemicals in food that boost our immune system & help us to fight disease. She explains how what we eat can improve our energy levels & lift our mood & why arthritis high blood pressure & many other chronic conditions can be relieved by simple changes to the food we eat. ...

The Essential Guide to Holistic & Complementary Therapy is the most comprehensive text currently available designed to meet the demands of teachers & the wider industry for a book that addresses both the core subjects of holistic & complementary therapy & individual topics such as reiki & colour therapy. This book provides the ideal introduction for anyone studying one or more modules in any of the holistic & complementary therapies. It is also suitable for anyone with a general interest in holistic & complementary therapies. This inspirational text covers aromatherapy Indian head massage reflexology & body massage in accordance with the VTCT Holistic & Complementary Diplomas & the City & Guilds Progression Awards courses. It offers equal coverage of other popular therapies including reiki crystal therapy colour therapy thermal auricular therapy stress management holistic facial & hot stone therapy. Foundation knowledge for all therapists in the areas of anatomy & physiology chemistry health & safety & client consultation is also included. ...

Popular motorcycle journalist & author Mark Zimmerman brings a comfortable conversational tone to his easy-to-understand explanations of how motorcycles work & how to maintain them & fix them when they dont. This practical tutorial covers all brands & styles of bikes making it a perfect companion to the owners service manual whether you need to use the step-by-step instructions for basic maintenance techniques to wrench on your bike yourself or just want to learn enough to become an informed customer at your local motorcycle service department. This book

Includes:: more than 500 colour photos & a thorough index to make it an especially user-friendly reference for home motorcycle mechanics of all skill levels.

...

This practical skills-based book provides a wealth of behaviour management strategies that can be used in any classroom. Taking Care of Behaviour will help you to develop your existing skills build your confidence & create realistic action plans for effective behaviour management. Paul Dixs unique positive approach will help you manage even the most challenging behaviour with care & control. ...

A bewildering range of vitamin mineral & herbal supplements is now widely available to us all but information about their health benefits cannot be given on the packaging as it would constitute a health claim. In this jargon-free guide leading expert on sensible supplementation Dr Sarah Brewer sets out all you need to know about the main supplements & suggests which to take for specific health problems. This work:

Includes:: A-Z guide to 150 supplements for a brighter & healthier life; clearly explains the benefits possible side effects & contraindications; thoroughly sets out the research evidence to back their efficacy; & recommends supplements for common problems such as IBS chronic fatigue recurrent candida & arthritis. Packed with clear & concise answers this essential guide explains the use of supplements to maintain or improve your daily health.

...

In this work over 200 crochet stitches are explained in full each accompanied by a photographed sample row-by-row instructions & easy-to-follow symbol charts. Additional chapters on basic techniques & materials a stitch selector & a how-to-use section provide clear guidance for beginners & experts alike. ...

Recovery from nervous suffering through understanding nervous fatigue
- A new two-books-in-one edition which

Includes::


...

One in five people has symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome & yet it still often takes the average patient an inordinate amount of time to receive a proper diagnosis. All the while they are experiencing tremendously challenging symptoms that impact dramatically on their enjoyment of life & are being subjected to unnecessary procedures & diagnostics. The symptoms typically include bloating constipation functional diarrhoea chronic abdominal pain & Functional Dyspepsia (FD the medical term for a condition that causes an upset stomach or pain or discomfort in the upper belly near the ribs). This comprehensive book provides current & concise information & understanding on the condition of IBS & FD. Dr. Alvin Newman discusses the symptoms in a thorough yet approachable manner including the impact of these symptoms diagnostic tools diseases conditions & complications associated with both conditions. Equally vital is integral information on managing both IBS & FD through lifestyle changes drug therapy & dietary therapy. There is also extensive information on current IBS research & self-help for patients in the form of support groups & reliable internet sources. Diagnosis can be difficult because of the range severity & diversity of ailments & prescribing successful treatments is no less difficult. Armed with the information found in this book patients can come to a better understanding of their condition & ultimately a better understanding of how to mange the condition. ...