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Self Care & Personal Development

Grounded How contact with nature can improve our mental and physical wellbeing 227 x 165 mm (6½ x 9 in) 192 pp | 40,000 words Colour illustrations throughout Publication: Autumn 2020 Dr Ruth Allen is a qualified eco-counsellor, psychotherapist, person-centred coach and an experienced organizational consultant, trainer and facilitator. She specializes in outdoor practice and nature connection. In Autumn 2018, she ran solo and unsupported across the Bosnian Dinaric Alps. This is her first book. W: www.whitepeakwellbeing.com

Reflecting on the wild, mysterious and unknowable aspects of nature, the book looks at what we can learn and how we can all benefit from more time connecting with the natural world so that we can rewild and connect back to something vital to our existence. • Newly published research claimed that adults were not reaching the level of nature connection that is optimal for supporting wellbeing. • Ecotherapy as a form of counselling is receiving growing interest and credited organizations such as Mind in the UK are using it as a form of therapy. • Structured around the qualities of nature and what these qualities can teach us about our inner worlds. • Includes practical exercises, sensory journeys and mindfulness activities to nurture our relationship with the outside world.

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A Quiet Mind Buddhist ways to calming the noise in your head 205 x 148 mm (513⁄16 x 8 in) 176 pp | 35,000 words Colour illustrations throughout Publication: Autumn 2020 Shoukei Matsumoto is a Buddhist monk at the Komjoji Temple in Tokyo, Japan. He was ordained in 2003 in Jodo Shinshu, a school of Pure Land Buddhism, and is also the founder of Virtual Temple “HIGANJI,” one of the most popular websites for Buddhists in Japan. He has published more than five books in Japanese, with A Monk’s Guide to a Clean House and Mind translated into over fifteen languages. He was nominated as a member of Young Global Leaders 2013 at the World Economic Forum in Davos. W: higan.net

A guide to understanding and managing the external and internal noise in our heads, this book draws on the practices and beliefs of Buddhism to lead you on your own journey to stillness, calm and balance. • Identifies the external and internal factors that cause stress, anxiety and overstimulation. • Encourages deep reflection on the life path you are on and cultivates harmony and peace in your heart. • Contains practical advice on making positive changes to your thought patterns and daily routines. • Makes Buddhist teachings accessible and relevant to the modern reader. • Written by a popular and well-known Buddhist monk.

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Eudaimonia What the ancient Greeks can teach us about ultimate happiness 205 x 148 mm (513⁄16 x 8 in) 160 pp | 28,000 words Colour illustrations throughout Publication: Spring 2021 Emerald Henderson is a teacher, philosopher and writer. In her role as Head of Religion and Philosophy at a school in London, she developed ‘Eudaimonia’, a school wellbeing programme that teaches pupils how to live a good life. The course received national acclaim. Emerald is currently studying a Master’s in Applied Ethics at the University of Utrecht in the Netherlands.

Reflecting on the kind of life you want to live and the person you want to be are central to understanding human flourishing, or in Aristotelian terms, Eudaimonia. This book will enlighten you and show you how to be a more virtuous and caring person. • Rooted in ancient Greek philosophy, the concepts are accessible and relevant for everyone today. • Focuses on wellbeing being achieved as a by-product of one’s treatment of others. • Broken down into key concepts that describe and explain the things we need in order to flourish as humans: virtues, friendship, community, kindness, respect and self-love. • Contains self-assessment exercises and questionnaires. • Written by a teacher and philosopher.

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Hope The importance of optimism in shaping a better future 205 x 148 mm (513⁄16 x 8 in) 160 pp | 28,000 words Colour illustrations throughout Publication: Spring 2021 Cheryl Rickman is a Positive Psychology Practitioner and wellbeing author of The Little Book of Serenity, The Little Book of Resilience, among others. She specialises in writing empowering, practical books to help people fret less and flourish more. Dr Christian Jarrett. is Senior Editor on Psyche, Aeon’s digital magazine. He has a PhD in cognitive neuroscience and has written about the human mind and behaviour for countless publications around the world. He is the author of 30 Second Psychology, The Rough Guide to Psychology and Great Myths of the Brain.

We are living in troubled times which can make us feel helpless and hopeless. A crucial facet of human nature, hope helps us overcome adversity and makes difficulties more bearable. Looking at hope through history and in different cultures, this book explores why hope is so crucial to our existence and wellbeing. It offers philosophical and psychological assessment as well as practical tips so that we can harness hope as a motivational force for change. • Written by a Positive Psychology Practitioner. • Foreword by Dr Christian Jarrett. • Includes inspirational stories from those who have conquered adversity. • Contains self-assessment exercises and questionnaires to work out how hopeful you are and how you can become more hopeful.

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The Six Stages of Heartbreak How to get over your ex, stop toxic relationships and move on for good 215 x 165 mm (6½ x 8½ in) 160 pp | 30,000 words Colour illustrations throughout Publication: Spring 2021 With over 10 years of experience in guiding people out of emotional difficulty, Harley Street clinical hypnotherapist and NLP master coach Malminder K. Gill is the go-to expert for ending broken hearts. She has written many published articles on a variety of self-help topics and writes regularly on the Huffington Post blog. She has previously self-published the book Unleash Your Inner Goddess and Stop Worrying. W: www.malmindergill.com

Written by a Harley Street life coach and hypnotherapist, the book is organized by six process stages someone will go through, and revisit, during their ‘recovery’ from heartbreak: shock, depression, anger, loneliness, fear, confidence. This at-home therapy guide will not only get you through the emotional trauma, but set you on the path to a healthy relationship with someone new. • Identifies your needs, fears, triggers and patterns, such as your attachment style, boundaries and emotional dependence. • Each stage discusses what you may be feeling and doing, followed up by exercises based on a range of proven therapies: CBT (cognitive behavioural), NLP (neurolinguistic) EFT (emotion focused), ACT(acceptance and commitment), hypnotism and relaxation. • Includes specific situations unique to the digital age, such as stalking and ghosting, that makes it more difficult to let go.

Introduction

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In this book I am going to help you move on by facing the pain head on, processing it, growing from it, nurturing and developing yourself, thus reducing the likelihood of repeating old outdated patterns of thinking, feeling, acting and reacting. Not only will you learn to get over your ex, but in doing so you will improve the relationship you have with yourself and from there build the foundation for a better relationship with a new partner. You will learn how to:

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4 ‘Time doesn’t heal a broken heart, it’s what you do within that time that heals.’

Depression Low mood/Hopeless/Anxious or Separation Anxiety

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Anger Abuse/Resentment/Guilt/Vengeance

Stay true to your life and purpose.

Loneliness Disconnection/Abandonment/Rejection

Fear Feeling stuck/Inability to Move On/Pain

Build and maintain healthy boundaries.

Confidence Low self-worth/Self-compassion/Self-acceptance

Find a sense of safety and security within yourself.

The book is designed around these sections and you are encouraged to go to the section that is most relevant to you at the moment and proceed with the exercises as prescribed. Remember that the pain of heartache comes in waves, so it’s important to continue the exercises, and refer back to the quiz on the next page to see where you are. Sometimes dealing with one emotion helps to relieve the pain of another.

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FEAR OF THE FUTURE The mind is a great time traveller and it loves to get hooked on a good story (real or imagined); something to think about when it’s not occupied with trivial tasks, work or other preoccupations. It is within this ‘freethinking’ time that most of us analyze the past or predict a future and, based on our current mood, we engage in healthy or unhealthy thinking patterns. If you feel good at the exact moment you think about the future, then the future looks brighter and full of opportunities. If you feel bad and engage in analysis of past events, you’ll start to find other things to feel bad about through association. If you can’t move on from your ex, it’s quite likely that you’re using your free-thinking time engaging in future possibilities that are all wrought with fear.

I will always be alone...

Fake moving on: Numbing the pain of separation by immediately throwing yourself into another relationship, or overindulging in food, drink, drugs, shopping, gambling, etc.

It’s me, I’m the problem...

emerges from this combination of distortion can manifest in thoughts such as, ‘I always pick this kind of man’ or ‘I’m never going to meet the right person’ or ‘I’m always going to fail at relationships’. The kind of fears that appear with this concoction of fragmented facts and predictions tends to be:  Fear of repeating old patterns  Fear of being rejected  Fear of not being good enough

Not moving on: Unknowingly extending the pain by not living your life; for example, not socializing, doing much less, focusing on your ex and what they’re doing, fantasizing a future where you make up, holding onto the past, or fearing the future.

 Fear of being alone  Fear of being low/anxious

Misusing your imagination

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Shock Trauma/Confusion/Loss/Denial

Connect with yourself in full awareness. Trust and courageously act upon your intuition.

It’s commonly known that given enough time, whether in seasons or passing years, you’ll get over your ex. What is really meant by this is that time will allow you to experience new things, people, places and therefore create new associations, memories and triggers, leading to new and fresh future predictions. New perspectives help form a more balanced view on the past and allow you to evolve and become yourself. Time provides the start and end point for the doing – but it is in the doing where the real change occurs! Heartache is excruciating and can quite easily consume many days of your life. Over the years I’ve keenly studied how people ‘get over an ex’, developed and tested many strategies at my private practice and have helped many people transition from the heart-wrenching pain to a happier life. Everyone experiences a relationship breakup differently and while we all go through the stages of grief: Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Acceptance (KublerRoss, Grief Cycle 1969) we can get stuck in an endless loop of misery, which can, sadly become the norm. The primary focus of this book is to expedite breakup recovery time with tried and tested strategies that will help you navigate through the complex emotions you are feeling. Throughout the book I will guide you through the common stages of emotions that you are likely to be feeling. The idea is to keep you active and ‘doing’ as you progress through various exercises, as it is in the ‘doing’ where you will find results. At each stage I will warn you of the negative actions most people revert to when feeling a certain way and I will offer a direct alternative to help you avoid falling into those traps. Two of the most common traps are:

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From my years in private practice, I’ve found that when trying to get over an ex, most people get caught up in one or more of the following emotions, each of which has associated feelings. They are:

My next partner will probably cheat on me,

By predicting a future failure you’ve created a scenario based, in part, on fiction, and the more you think about this scenario, the more you will start to believe it. You will find that the narrative of things that could go wrong quickly turns into a narrative of things that most certainly will go wrong. When applied to a future relationship, this ‘mental movie’ Why do I always date you’ve created – emotionally unavailable which is only built on fragments of past men? relationships – becomes the truth for you (even though it hasn’t happened) and the dialogue that

Misusing your recall they all do… This occurs when you cherrypick experiences or memories from the past, of your ex, of other relationships that you enjoyed, and you constantly replay those in your mind, cementing the craving you have to re-experience the ‘good times’. It is difficult to move on because you find yourself constantly comparing other potential dates to your ex. You then predict that the feelings you felt with your ex won’t be felt again, which is based on little or no evidence, and you surmise that there is therefore little point in trying to meet someone because it will inevitably result in disappointment.

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The Money Coach Change your money mindset and gain power over your finances 205 x 148 mm (513⁄16 x 8 in) 160 pp | 25,000 words Colour illustrations throughout Publication: Spring 2021 Cat Plummer is a certified financial empowerment coach on a one-woman mission to free you from money worry. She helps women change how they feel about finances, break destructive habits and kickstart their journey to financial freedom. Along with one-on-one coaching, Cat speaks at wellbeing festivals and on money panels. Her wellbeing blog Penny Wise Life Rich has been featured in national press. W: www.catplummer.com

This empowering book teaches women how to evaluate the mindsets, values, triggers and belief systems that may be holding them back from being financially stable, truly independent or enjoying life. Learn to stop self-destructive habits, align financial goals with your true values and take control of your money, no matter how much you earn. • Guides the reader through an in-depth self-examination of the emotions, beliefs and behaviours that may be sabotaging their financial security and outlook. • Shows the reader how to align their own unique value system to their budget to achieve greater happiness and wellbeing. • Written by a certified financial coach who specializes in helping women take control of the way they think about money to improve their life – and bank – balance.

CONTENTS Introduction

Your Money Mindset

Recognizing Your Strengths

Motivations and Goals

Where Does the Money Go?

Your Spending Plan

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Building Your Future

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Index Acknowledgements

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YOUR MONEY MINDSET

On a very basic level the mechanics of personal finance are simple aren’t they? Spend less than you earn, save for the future. Easy, isn’t it? Well, I am sure that anyone reading this can agree that it really isn’t quite that straightforward. There are so many other factors at play, day to day. So, what is it that makes this seemingly clear-cut formula so tricky to achieve? Emotions and mindset are the short answer. It is believed that money management comes down to 80 per cent psychology and 20 per cent mechanics. We can have all the knowledge, apps and tips in the world but if we don’t work on our mindset then we will never achieve what we want from our money. This 80 per cent is made up of our values, our emotions and our beliefs. You have a unique set of beliefs that impacts your thoughts, feelings and behaviours about money and creates your attitudes towards money. Going back even further, it is the values and ideas you have picked up from your family and friends from childhood, healthy or otherwise, which have shaped your current thoughts, habits and spending patterns. Money mindset really matters and has nothing to do with how much you earn. Research shows that it is your attitudes and habits and the way that you view money that causes problems rather than the actual skill set you possess or knowledge you have. For example, one common thought is ‘If I just had more money or got a pay-rise…’ Now, don’t get me wrong, more money or a pay-rise is fantastic and can help so much. However, something to think about is if you’re already the type of person that spends all you make, having more won’t help you. Just sit with that thought for a minute. You might be able to clear your debts at first, but if you haven’t changed your mindset, you risk repeating your behaviour and will end up in debt again. The problem is not the money itself, it’s your mindset. It’s all down to the three things we will discuss in this chapter: how you think about money, how you feel about money and how you behave with money.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR VALUE SYSTEM Did you know that research has shown that the foundations of your feelings about, and how you deal with, money are formed as early as aged seven years old? How you think and feel will depend on how you were brought up and your early experiences, such as the words your parents may have used to describe money, what they chose to spend their money on, and their own emotions and belief patterns surrounding money. Whether you realize it or not, this has had a powerful impact on the way you behave, think and feel about money as an adult. For example, if you were brought up in a household where money was fun and associated with happy events nd memories, where everyone was content, chances are you will feel similarly positive about money. You may of course not know what was going on behind the scenes. If you grew up in a home where there was fear or guilt surrounding finances, the chances are you have taken on board those same feelings and picked up similar behaviour patterns from your parents. What we want to start doing on these pages is to help you analyze your intrinsic value system.

‘Money is the root of all evil.’

‘The best things in life are free.’

‘You can’t take it with you...’

‘You have to spend money to make money.’

‘You get what you pay for.’

‘Money doesn’t grow on trees.”

Money Memories 1. Think about your earliest money memory and how it made you feel. Replay it in your mind or write it down in a journal. 2. Now pick a money memory that brings up a really strong emotion for you; it might be a negative emotion or a positive emotion, it really doesn’t matter. Use all five senses to try to reveal: • where you were at the time? • who you were with? • how did you feel? • what could you smell? 3. Look at the statements opposite and think about whether you agree with beliefs behind these statements – which ones resonate and which do not?

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4. Now think about messages you’ve heard in your early life (from those closest to you, the people who had the most impact on you as you were growing up). Include as much detail as you possibly can – who said what, when did they say it and why, and how did it make you feel. You might find this an emotional experience. This is not unusual. We often try to keep the emotions out of our finances but they play a significant part in how we manage money. This awareness of our inherited beliefs and values is the starting point for overcoming our blocks and creating a happier, healthier relationship with money.

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Colourways Unlock more energy, more joy, more balance with colour therapy 190 x 170 mm (6¾ x 7½ in) 208 pp | 25,000 words Colour illustrations throughout Publication: Autumn 2020 Walaa AlMuhaiteeb uses environmental psychology and energy-based techniques to help women overcome life’s complications, develop confidence and learn to appreciate themselves. She is certified in colour therapy and chakra healing and is accredited from IPHM (International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine). Kuwaiti by birth, she studied in the US and now lives in Barcelona. W: www.color-ways.com

Do you feel energetically blocked? Is your lustre for life waning or your future path unclear? This inspiring book will help you decode your colour personality and enable you to work with it to create the life you’ve always wanted. • Discover which colour you are: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet, magenta or gold. • Learn why you are attracted to certain colours and how you can use these colours to make shifts in your life. • Find the best colours to wear and surround yourself with to bring abundance, clarity and healing. • Techniques include visualizations, numerology, meditation, mantras and mudras, and body and home treatments. • Untap healing colour energy to overcome problems, achieve confidence and find self-love.

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Loop An interactive journal to keep you writing and self-discovering 215 x 165 mm (61⁄2 x 81⁄2 in) 208 pp | 20,000 words Colour illustrations throughout Publication: Autumn 2020 Emma Lamb is an Assistant Head at a boys’ school in Birmingham with a theology and religious studies degree from Cambridge. She trains new teachers, speaks at conferences and runs wellbeing workshops for parents. Outside of school she is a qualified executive coach and develops educational materials that are used nationally in the UK.

Whether you are trying to decide what your life ahead looks like, fulfil your dreams or just grapple with day-to-day irritations, this write-in journal uses the science of doubleloop learning to revisit guided prompts and your previous answers, stimulating self-reflection and growth. • Inventive reimagining of the journal format including upside-down pages and fold-out gatefolds. • Includes questions, space to build lists and three options to go to other pages, looping the reader throughout the book. • Pages are colour-coded to direct the user to pages that are similar in theme, such as understanding values, making decisions, finding your passion and gaining confidence. • Specially created for teen to twentysomethings, the write-in journal is designed with choices and challenges that question internally held beliefs and behaviours.

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Change Your Life in 5 Practical Ways to Making Meaningful Changes in Your Life 215 x 165 mm (6½ x 8½ in) 176 pp | 30,000 words Colour illustrations throughout AVAILABLE Sue Belton is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coach Federation (ICF). She trained with the prestigious Co-ActiveTraining Institute and has been practising in London for over 10 years. W: www.suebelton.com

Foreword by Karen Kimsey-House, co-founder of the Co-Active Training Institute (CTI). Based in California, CTI is an international organization with programmes available worldwide. The founders were among the initial pioneers of the coaching profession.

Divided into five clear sections – clarify, conquer, choose, celebrate, commit – this workbook is your personal life coach and will help you discover what you really want in life and how to get it. • The five parts contain journalling activities and visualization exercises to guide you on your path. • Includes self-care tips to ensure you are rested and ready for the change. • Sue Belton has helped hundreds of people change the pattern of their lives. • Taps into the increased trend for journalling and self-discovery. • Foreword written by Karen Kimsey-House, Co-Founder of the Co-Active Training Institute in California.

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Power Skills A masterclass for women in body language and communication 215 x 165 mm (6½ x 8½ in) 176 pp | 40,000 words Colour illustrations throughout AVAILABLE Juliet Erickson is an executive coach, communications specialist and author based in California. She teaches at Stanford University and works with business leaders, entrepreneurs, TED speakers, politicians and lawyers around the world. She is passionate about supporting non-profit organizations that engage and empower women. W: www.julieterickson.com

A masterclass for women in communication and body language, this book offers a toolbox of practical exercises for voice, gesture, movement and eye contact that will help you communicate with ease, calm and confidence. • A ground-breaking look at how women can strengthen their communication skills. • Juliet Erickson is a leading expert in the field of communication. Power Skills is going to be used as the textbook for an online Stanford University course on body language for women being developed by Juliet. • Covers core areas of body language, including movement, gesture, eye contact, facial expressions as well as hot to manage confrontation. • Offers practical exercises for improving communication skills.

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Honjok The art of living alone 205 x 148 mm (513⁄16 x 8 in) 160 pp | 28,000 words Colour illustrations throughout AVAILABLE Crystal Tai is a Chinese-Canadian journalist who writes about global movements and trends. She has worked with the South China Morning Post and has covered South Korea for many other publications. W: www.crystal-tai.com

Francie Healey is a clinical counsellor specializing in self-worth and empowerment. She holds a degree in sociology and a Masters in counselling. W: www.selfworthinaction.com

Honjok is a South Korean term for those who choose to take part in activities alone and embrace solitude. Giving practical, psychological and inspirational support, this book shows you how solitude can be nurtured to help foster more happiness and fulfilment. • One-person households are the fastest growing demographic in the world. • Analyzes the difference between lonely and alone, the value of self reflection and embracing alone time. • Captures soaring interest in Korean culture. • Written by a journalist who specializes in cultural trends and a counsellor who focuses on self-worth.

Backlist Ho’oponopono The ancient Hawaiian practice of gratitude and forgiveness Carole Berger This gifty self-help guide will lead you through the four simple stages of the ancient Hawaiian wisdom of ho‘oponopono. From practising the law of acceptance, to embracing the power of gratitude and forgiveness, these life affirmations will allow you to heal yourself and your relationships with others.

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Dare to Be Happier Live your best life through 25 journalling lessons Caroline Johnstone Through twenty-five ‘life lessons’ and guided journalling exercises, life coach and neurolinguistic practitioner Caroline Johnstone explains how to cope with common issues such as the heartbreak of grief, finding your purpose and strengthening your self-esteem, and how to nurture yourself to change, grow and dare to be happier.

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The Mood Diary A 4-week plan to track your emotions and lifestyle 229 x 178 mm (7 x 9 in) 160 pp | 15,000 words Colour illustrations throughout Publication: Spring 2020 Andrea Harrn is a psychotherapist, hypnotherapist, intuitive healer and expert in CBT, mindfulness and emotional intelligence. She is the author of the best-selling card packs The Mood Cards and Understand Deep Emotions and The Mood Book. W: www.themoodcards.com W: www.andreaharrn.co.uk

This easy-to-use therapeutic tracker monitors moods and emotions over a 4-week period, charting daily energy levels, sleep patterns, exercise, and food and drink. • Allows reader to identify moods and compare them with food, drink, sleep, exercise, energy and even medication intake. • Freewriting pages with guided questions appear throughout. • CBT worksheets give you at-home therapist guidance to uncover triggers, blocks and any underlying conditions. • Weekly evaluations assess what you’ve felt and learned that week. • A therapeutic tool for parents to give to children or teenagers, or as a self-purchase, or for therapists to use with their clients. • Practical help whether you are suffering from anxiety, anger, mood swings, or suspect you have a serious mental-health condition.

NAMING YOUR EMOTIONS

Naming your emotions It is quite normal for moods and emotions to change throughout the day. We can wake up feeling one way and 2 hours later feel different, depending on circumstances: quality of sleep, weather, traffic, relationships, work deadlines, expectations of ourselves, exams… The list is endless. We cannot always feel high but neither do we want to feel low for extended periods. Sometimes it can be hard to find the right words to define exactly how we feel. Many people tend to lump feelings and emotions into good or bad: Meh, down, fed up vs great, buzzing, f ine.

But what about the in-between states: neither very happy nor very sad? Being able to identify the emotion you are feeling is a great way to learn to master it. Think about how it feels physically as well as mentally. Does it feel nice and warm or cold and tense? Can you cope with it? Do you want

to change it or enjoy it? There are so many words to label feelings that it is hard to know where to start. Let’s look at them in terms of core emotions with a wide range of emotional labels that fall within. Some examples follow on the next page.

CORE EMOTION

EMOTIONAL LABELS

Anger

Rage, annoyed, bitter, resentful, hateful, destructive, frustrated, seething

Sadness

Depressed, hurt, disappointed, despairing, unhappy, miserable, lonely, despondent, disheartened, gloomy, miserable, confused

Depression

Tired, exhausted, lethargic, bored, complacent, indifferent, ambivalent, disinterested, confused, suicidal

Shame

Self-loathing, guilty, embarrassed, afraid, humiliated, worthless, regretful, sorry

Stress

Panic, anxiety, worry, dread, nervous, overwhelmed, undervalued, confused

Fear

Anxiety, dread, scared, terrified, paranoid, uneasy, nervous, panic, tensed, afraid

Disgust

Insulted, offended, disliking, intolerant, repulsed, sickened, wary, self-loathing

Rejection

Neglected, abandoned, isolated, lonely, insecure, worthless, rejected

Jealousy

Envious, mistrustful, greedy, vengeful, unhappy, afraid

Grief

Waves of shock, traumatised, loss, numb, lonely, angry, irrational, anxious, exhausted, jealous, frustrated, denial, guilty, rejected, depressed, indecisive, lost, dependent (not an exhaustive list)

Love

Attached, attracted, belonging, caring, empathic, compassionate, devoted, passionate, protective, respectful, vulnerable, hopeful

Happiness

Joyful, optimistic, hopeful, motivated, inspired, determined, proud, confident, excited

Blessed

Accepting, forgiving, contented, peaceful, joyful, compassionate, loving, grateful, free

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The Mood Book Identify and explore 100 moods and emotions With detailed descriptions of 100 moods, emotions, states of mind and quirks of personality, as well as some common mood disorders, this book helps you identify how you are feeling and recognize signs and symptoms. It provides an accessible way to increase your self awareness, enabling you to move forward in a positive way.

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Understand Deep Emotions Explore more complex emotions and behaviours for healing, happiness and inner peace Follow-up deck to the bestselling Mood Cards. Explore more complex emotions and behaviours for healing, happiness and inner peace. Includes 50 cards, each focusing on an emotion or behaviour: insecure, vulnerable, hypochondriac, OCD, bipolar... AVAILABLE 50 Cards Box: 177 x 130 x 40 mm (51⁄8 x 7 x 19⁄16 in)

The Mood Cards Make sense of your moods and emotions for clarity, confidence and wellbeing Fun and accessible way to communicate your thoughts and feelings. Includes 42 cards, each focusing on a mood or an emotion: joy, anger, fear... Ideal for personal and professional use alike.

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The Way of the Witch A path to spirituality and self-empowerment 220 x 160 mm (6¼ x 8¾ in) 160 pp | 30,000 words Colour illustrations throughout Publication: Autumn 2020 The author of over 30 books on magic, astrology, Wicca, divination and spirituality, Sally Morningstar is a hedgewitch who runs an international course in natural magic and self-development, and also consults privately. Her love of the natural world has been lifelong, involving conservation, sustainability and natural living, in order to tread as gently as she can upon the Earth. W: www.sallymorningstar.com

Embark on this enchanted journey to one of the oldest spiritual traditions known to humankind, providing an accessible introduction and how-to guide to all aspects of the Craft. • An entry-level guide to the spiritual traditions, practices and roots of witchcraft. • Learn how to tap into magic and connect with the natural world while performing rites and rituals. • Cast spells, make magical charms and take psychic journeys as you make contact with natural spirits. • Explore the self-development aspects of magic by raising your awareness and understanding your service to others.

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Anthology of Witches The history of witches and witchcraft told through the stories of 30 remarkable women 246 x 189 mm (7½ x 9½ in) 176 pp | 40,000 words Colour illustrations throughout Publication: Autumn 2020 Historian Willow Winsham brings readers regular tales of witches and witchcraft at her blog, The Witch, the Weird and the Wonderful, and at #FolkloreThursday, the global hashtag day and online magazine she co-founded. Combining a passion for research and history with a love of storytelling, Willow dedicates her time to investigating some of the most intriguing stories. She is the author of Accused: British Witches Throughout History and England’s Witchcraft Trials. W: www.winsham.blogspot.com W: www.folklorethursday.com

Witchcraft and witches have been a preoccupation of mankind across the millennia. This book introduces readers to a carefully chosen selection of women worldwide who have been identified – either by themselves or others – as witches. Through each story, the differences and similarities across beliefs, practices and cultures relating to witches and witchcraft are brought to light, building a picture of what it has meant to be – and to be called – a witch. • Brings together stories from history to modern practitioners. • Covers an international coterie of famous witches, from Australia, India, South Africa, Poland, France, Germany, Italy, Sweden, Norway, Switzerland, Ireland, as well as the UK and the US. • Illustrated with historic memorabilia and ephemera as well as woodcuts, engravings, fine art paintings and photographs. • Feature spreads explore related themes such as herbalism, healing, sexuality and midwifery.

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The Cosmology of Astrology Understanding your connection to the sun, moon and planets 246 x 189 mm (7½ x 9½ in) 208 pp | 50,000 words Colour illustrations throughout Publication: Autumn 2020

A holistic introduction to the core concepts of astrology, the book reveals the symbolic connections and mysterious relationships that underpin not just our connection to the stars, but also magic, herbalism and alchemy.

A regular contributor and horoscope columnist to both magazines and community forums, Lisa Mendes has also been published on the popular astrology website Skyscript and runs a successful astrology practice and blog. She holds an MA in Cultural Study of Cosmology and Divination from the University of Kent.

• Easily explains how astrology works, the qualities of each star sign and how to create and read a birth chart. • Reveals the human place in the cosmos, through relationships such as sky and earth, day and night, the zodiac and the seasons. • Reclaims a view of astrology from the ancient Greeks, Mesopotamians and Egyptians – how astrology was originally intended before the development of the western world view.

W: www.astrology-sphere.com

• Enables those new to astrology to reconnect with the wonder and magic of nature and the stars. • Includes easy-access charts, maps and quick-reference tables. • Illustrated by beautiful esoterica, historical woodcuts, engravings and cosmological star maps.

Dualities:

Sky & Earth • Day & Night • Sun & Moon

CONTENTS 6

Foreword

Introduction: A Holistic View of Astrology

1 Time: Cycles, Seasons & Phases

2 Space: Maps, Domiciles, Aspects & Orientation

3 Dualities: Day & Night, Sky & Earth, Sun & Moon

4 Relationships of 3: The Elements & Triplicity Rulers

112

5 Relationships of 4: Angles & the Cross of Matter

136

6 Relationships of 12: The Zodiac & the Houses

162

Charts, Maps & Quick-Reference Tables

172

Index

176

Acknowledgements

“In the beginning, God created the Heaven and the Earth…” Genesis, Chapter 1 Most of us know the above quote from the Bible, even if we are not religious. And yet, what we may not realize is that the biblical creation story actually originates from Mesopotamia, which also happens to be the birth place of astrology. Creation myths are central to any cosmology, creating a powerful foundation story upon which cultures can then build and flesh out their worldviews. Many begin with binary relationships, including the division of light and dark, night and day, male and female, and of course, the most fundamental of them all, that of sky and earth. In this chapter we will explore all the two-fold astrological relationships: ❂ Macrocosm (Sky or Heavens) versus Microcosm (Earth and Man) ❂ The Luminaries (Sun and Moon) and their interplay in lunar phases, eclipses and sign/house rulerships ❂ Diurnal (Day) versus Nocturnal (Night).

OPPOSITE: The 1888 printing of the Flammarion engraving. It has been used to represent a medieval cosmology: a flat earth bounded by a star-studded sky.

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Love Stars Follow the course of Venus and Mars to discover your cosmic love connections 205 x 148 mm (513⁄16 x 8 in) 176 pp | 50,000 words Colour illustrations throughout Publication: Spring 2021 Jane Struthers is a professional astrologer, writer, tarot reader, palmist and homeopath. She has written over 30 non-fiction books, including Moonpower (2019, see page 38), on a wide variety of topics that include astrology, tarot and the British countryside. The weekly astrologer for Bella magazine in the UK, she regularly lectures on astrology and the tarot. W: www.janestruthers.com

Navigate Venus and Mars to see how they interact in your charts so you can interpret the subtle and not so subtle attributes of your astrological sign. Find out if you are well-suited, if you are destined to have a combative style of communication or if you are harmoniously aligned. • Learn the secrets to enjoy satisfying, lifelong romance. • Discover who you are attracted to and why, and the underlying dynamics in your relationship. • Understand your best times together, along with the worst times and danger flash points. • Written by a professional astrologer.

Natal Venus in Leo

THE ASTROLOGY OF VENUS AND MARS

If you were born with Venus in the sign of Leo, here is plenty of valuable information about how that colours your personality. You can also refer to this page if you want to know more about someone with Venus in Leo. On the facing page you can look up all the possible combinations of the natal Sun and Venus signs. There are only a few, because the Sun and Venus can only be a maximum of 48˚ apart.

Fire Fixed Pride, generosity, love

ELEMENT: MODE:

KEYWORDS:

Discovering the positions that Venus and Mars occupied at the time of your birth opens up a wealth of information about the inner you, especially where your relationships are concerned. This knowledge will answer all sorts of questions about yourself and also shed light on hitherto hidden areas of your character and the way you relate to others. Your Venus sign reveals some of the most sensitive and delicate areas of your personality, as well as what you yearn for emotionally, while your Mars sign shows how you are able to assert yourself with others and the things that you want out of life – and out of your relationships. If you don’t already know which zodiac signs your Venus and Mars occupied when you were born, all you need to do is consult the charts at the back this book. You only need some basic information about your birth in order to do this:

• The date of your birth • The time of your birth, which may help you to fine-tune your Venus or Mars sign if it was active on the day in question

• The place of your birth Fine-tuning the time Not everyone knows their time of birth but even having an inkling about when you made your grand entrance, such as the morning (‘Your father had just finished his breakfast when you arrived’), could be a useful clue. That’s because the Venus tables and Mars tables are set for Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), which is also known as Universal Time (UT) and Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), to give it its most recent name. The reason for this focus on GMT is that, in astrology, all times have to be converted back to it before a chart can be calculated. That’s because the Earth is so huge that it’s divided up into twenty-four vertical segments of differing time zones, starting at 0˚ longitude at the Greenwich meridian in London, UK. Time zones to the west of the Greenwich meridian are behind GMT and those to the east of it are ahead of GMT.

Why do you need to know this? You may not, if neither Venus nor Mars was doing anything complicated (by which I mean changing sign or turning retrograde or direct) on the day of your birth or either side of it. It won’t be significant either if you were born in a different time zone (and that includes when the clocks go forward for summer time, even if you were born in the UK) but there was no activity from either Venus or Mars on your birth date or the day before or after it. However, if you were born at a different longitude and Venus or Mars (or both) were on the move around the date of your birth, you may need to convert your birth time to GMT to ensure that you have the correct information about your Venus or Mars sign. When written down, this all sounds a lot more complicated than it really is, so let’s look at a couple of examples. If you have access to a computer, you can use an online astrology program to calculate this for you. The Resources section on page 173 lists some websites that will perform these calculations.

Checking the birth time Chloe was born in Paris at 11:15 local time on 7 February 1981. When she consults the Venus charts for 1981 (see page 168) she sees that Venus entered Aquarius at 06:08 on 4 February and didn’t move into Pisces until 06:02 on 28 February. Does she need to convert her birth time to GMT in order to confirm that her Venus is in Aquarius? No, because there were no changes in Venus’s position on the day she was born, or the day before or after it.

Planning ahead Chris in San Francisco is planning a major work initiative and wants to launch it when Mars is in a favourable sign and is not retrograde (see pages 88–9). He has pencilled in some time in October 2020 but when he looks at the Mars charts he sees that Mars is in Aries that month, which is ideal, but turns retrograde on 9 September and won’t go direct until 14 November, so he decides to wait until after that date before launching his new project.

11 INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

Finding Venus and Mars in your chart

With the planet of love in one of the two signs of love (Libra being the other), there’s no doubt about what makes your heart beat faster. You adore showing respect and affection to others, whether that’s being polite to the people you encounter every day, your particular brand of loyalty to your friends or the no-holds-barred love that you feel for the special people in your life. You place a great deal of importance on your values in life, upholding them with a quiet dignity for most of the time but defending them with leonine vigour whenever you think it’s necessary. When it comes to spending money, which is definitely something that you enjoy doing, you prefer to err on the side of excess. You are instinctively drawn to luxurious items for your home if you can afford them, and if you

can’t you will either do your best to search out budget versions that look expensive or have to face up to a crippling credit card bill. Cheap and cheerful is not your style! You may even find it demeaning, especially if there is a strong emphasis on Leo in your chart, and you’ll be distinctly unimpressed if anyone gives you a present that looks tacky or shoddy. Equally, you take an enormous amount of care with your appearance, because you believe it’s important to look good at all times, whether you’re in a crowd of people or on your own (after all, you never know who might drop in unannounced). You might stop short of always putting on your lipstick or smart shoes before putting out the bins, but only just. It’s a matter of pride, because the thought of not appearing at your best makes you shudder.

This is a very artistic placing, so finding outlets for your multi-faceted creativity is essential for your happiness and, therefore, that of everyone around you. Leo is such a dramatic sign that it’s quite likely you light up every time you set foot on stage, such as acting, dancing or singing, whether you do it professionally or for fun in your spare time. It’s highly likely that you are also a regular at your local cinema or theatre (preferably in the best seats, of course) when you’re not watching your favourite DVDs and box sets at home. You have a strong yearning to be appreciated and noticed, so you may have your own vlog to which you devote more time than you care to admit and which you promote at every opportunity, or you might spend hours fine-tuning the photography for your many social media accounts.

One area of creativity that is especially important for you is the literal creativity of having children. If you can have them, you will. And you will cherish and nurture them at every opportunity, encouraging them to be happy and fulfilled. It does your heart good to be with them, and you love joining in their games. Only the best is good enough for them, so you may have to guard against too much lavish gift-giving. You also want them to succeed in life because you regard them as extensions of yourself, even if you don’t like to say this out loud, so it’s important that they look good and do well. If you don’t have children, you will shower love, affection and support on nephews, nieces, godchildren and the offspring of friends and neighbours. Pets, too. To do otherwise is unthinkable.

SUN IN GEMINI, VENUS IN LEO

SUN IN VIRGO, VENUS IN LEO

Vivacious; sparky; friendly; sociable; dynamic; great at putting creative ideas into action; big personality; Gemini cool warmed by Leo affection

Caring; Virgo caution boosted by Leo confidence; self-protective; excels at combining creativity with an eye for detail; strong interest in health and self-care

SUN IN CANCER, VENUS IN LEO

Warm; generous; very family-minded; protective of close friends and loved ones; loyal; enjoys entertaining; good sense of humour; can be overwhelming emotionally

SUN IN LIBRA, VENUS IN LEO

Unashamed romantic; sentimental; can be idealistic in love; enjoyment of fashion and a need to look good at all times; charismatic; sensitive; charming

SUN IN LEO, VENUS IN LEO

Creative; expansive; powerful personality; emotional; self-centred; fashion-conscious; stylish; flamboyant; dramatic; loves to be loved

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Seidr Reconnecting with Magic and Nature in the Nordic Shamanic Tradition 220 x 160 mm (6¼ x 811⁄16 in) 176 pp | 35,000 words Colour illustrations throughout Publication: Spring 2021 An international authority on seidr in the old Nordic shamanic tradition, Annette Hørst co-founded the Scandinavian Centre for Shamanic Studies with Jonathan Horwitz in 1986. In her work, Annette has especially explored the legacy of earlier Scandinavian shamans, folk healers and wise women. She has written Jorden Synger (The Earth Sings), first published by Møntergaarden, Lindhardt & Ringhof. She lives in the Ballonparken community, Copenhagen. W: www.shamanism.dk

Seidr is an ancient Nordic form of shamanic magic, deeply rooted in Nordic myth and nature, which uses a unique combination of staff, ecstatic singing and ritual seat for contacting the spirit world, finding answers to questions and evoking the power needed for effecting change in your life. Explore both the craft and the legacy of seidr as told in myth and saga and discover how to open the doors to their realities with this thousands-year-old shamanic practice. • Learn how to find your staff, song and seat and how to enter the shamanic journey. • Practise the rites and rituals to ‘sit between the worlds’, alone or in a community, change the course of fate and weave a new future into being. • Written by an international authority on the old Nordic shamanic traditions.

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Lucid Dreaming Guide your dreams and explore your subconscious 197 x 143 mm (55⁄8 x 73⁄4 in) 160 pp | 30,000 words Colour illustrations throughout Publication: Autumn 2020

Unlocking the mysteries of your nocturnal mind through dreamwork exercises and techniques, this self-help book shows you ways to remember, understand and guide your dreams for greater self-awareness.

Jordi Borràs García is a renown psychologist and dream expert, with over 18 years of experience using dreams as a psychotherapeutic tool. Based in Barcelona, he teaches at the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, is a cultural representative of the International Association for the Study of Dreams in Spain and Portugal, and trains psychologists to incorporate dreams into personal therapy. In 2015 Borràs García joined DreamsCloud’s Board of Advisors. Based in Miami, Florida, the company provides tools to explore dreams and the unconscious mind.

• An introduction explains lucid dreaming, out-of-body experiences and astral projection. • Learn how lucidity and dream interpretation can help identify the signposts and symbols in your dreams that can empower your waking life. • Use lucid dreaming as therapy with step-by-step techniques that will specifically aid decision-making, solve problems and promote creativity. • Overcome obstacles, journey beyond the laws of the physical world and play around with the extraordinary abilities buried in unused parts of your brain.

teachings, and those of Theosophy’s close cousin, Spiritualism, the astral body is supposed to be connected to the physical body by the ‘silver cord’, a kind of elastic, semi-physical or etheric feature.

WHAT IS THE OOBE LIKE?

DREAM DIET

PILLOW TALK

Certain foods tend to help promote strong dreams, the infamous example, of course, being cheese. As nutmeg is metabolized in the body to create a hallucinogen that can greatly assist the brain’s own mind-altering neurotransmitters in the production of robust dreams, a bedtime nightcap of eggnog would be a way of obtaining the nutmeg influence during sleep. Another dietary dream-enhancing option is vitamin B6. This vitamin significantly increases both the intensity and frequency of dreams. You can take this as a dietary supplement (remember never to exceed the dosage indicated on the bottle), as well as making sure that you eat foods rich in B6, such as eggs and fish. As well as food and drinks that aid dreaming, some do inhibit it: alcohol, for example reduces REM sleep.

Another way of giving yourself a head start in the dream stakes is by creating a dream pillow – these were used in the sickroom to ease the nightmares that may come with medicine. Stuff a small pillow with several ounces – even a pound – of dry mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris), obtainable from herbal suppliers or even some health food shops. Mugwort can promote vigorous dreaming, and American herbalist, Jeannie Rose, specifically recommends it for that purpose – she has described some of the dramatic dreams she has had using this herb. Put out this pillow on those nights when you want to focus on dreaming as part of your bedtime ritual. Do not use this pillow every night, and remember that mugwort contains a substance that can induce miscarriage, so do not use it if pregnant.

BEDTIME RITUALS

C ONSULT THE SAGE

Make the process of going to sleep with dreaming in mind as deliberate and conscious as possible. There are a number of ways of doing this, but they all essentially boil down to conducting personal rituals at bedtime. Undertake the type of deliberate actions that not only will focus the conscious mind, but that will speak easily to the subconscious mind – the whole purpose of ritual through the ages. You may like to burn incense (in a safe holder) that you use only in association with your dreamwork (another way of altering your sleeping environment); then stand at the foot of the bed openly intoning or mentally reciting a short intention to dream vividly tonight. This could be elaborated into your own ‘Invocation to Morpheus’, the ancient Greek god of dreams, perhaps:

Clary sage (Salvia sclarea) is an hypnotic essential oil, and in most people it will cause a pleasant relaxation (it is used to treat asthma for this reason). In many people, it will promote dreams as well, and a few may find it produces a sense of euphoria. (Unless you are particularly brave, be careful not to use clary sage in conjunction with alcohol, as this combination is likely to generate powerful hallucinatory nightmares. When clary sage is an ingredient in a base carrier oil, it is safe to apply it directly to the skin. Put it on those areas where it will be quickly and effectively absorbed, such as the ‘third eye’ position in the lower centre of the forehead, the temples, or the armpits. Apply just a small dab of the oil to one or more of these locations. To obtain the best effect from the clary sage, eat fairly lightly throughout the day, and do not use it with the mugwort pillow described opposite.

I appeal to you, Morpheus, Lord of Dreams, To grant me visions this night. Turn my pillow into a pillar of dreams, And cause my soul to take flight! It can be any set of actions you wish – even standing on your head if that helps! Make going to bed to dream a noteworthy and purposeful act, rather than just ‘crashing out’ tired without any specific intentions. Take the ‘perchance’ away from ‘to dream’.

INTRODUCTION 6

1 2

LEVELS OF CONSCIOUSNESS AND PLANES OF BEING 10 Recent Research From Wakefulness to Deep Sleep The Sleep Cycle Hypnagogia and Hallucination Why We Dream What We Do Awakening the Brain Astral Travel and Out of Body Enhancing Self-Realization

WHAT IS LUCID DREAMING?

Dream States Benefits of Lucid Dreaming Inducing the Lucid Dream

12 14 18 20 22 24 26 30

34 42 45

THROUGH THE GATE OF DREAMS The Language of Dreams Symbols and Archetypes The Awareness of Detail Imagery and Vision 20 Common Dream Themes Personalising the Message

FROM UNDERSTANDING DREAMS TO REALITY

100

Combatting Fears Answering Questions Enhancing Potential

102 106 115

72 74 76 77 82 87 98

Contents

Basically, a person’s centre of awareness, the ego or sense of self, seems to float around in free space near the physical body, most often above it. For example, an office worker saw herself from ‘about eight feet behind, two feet to the actual left, and four feet above actual height’; a commuter in a train carriage found himself ‘about 10 inches above myself looking down at myself’. Oobes can start in a number of ways. Judging from surveys by Celia Green, the British writer who recorded first-hand accounts, the majority of cases occur involuntarily. It could be caused simply by fatigue. More often it happens as a result of an accident or other powerful physical or psychological trauma or stress. Often the person views the physical body with detachment: ‘Then I saw on my left a group of white-coated figures, bending over “something” on the floor. Suddenly I realized that that “something” was me.’ About a third of Green’s respondents had their oobes while under a general anaesthetic or unconscious from some other cause. Many people, though have oobes for no apparent reason. In many of these types of out-of-body experiences, the physical body can carry on performing its physical activity – walking, driving and so on; even talking. A number of public speakers have reported hearing their own voices as if coming from somewhere else, and then feeling as if floating over the audience watching themselves, still speaking, on the stage or podium. But sometimes the physical body can be simply ‘going through the motions’ during an oobe. Not all episodes occur during waking life, in arousing, stressful or traumatic situations. A significant category of involuntary oobes seem to occur when people are falling asleep at night, having a nap, just waking up, or are otherwise in a highly relaxed, quiescent state. Usually people awake from sleep to find themselves looking down at their bodies in bed. In some cases, people enter an apparent oobe directly from a lucid dream. Many of the pioneer astral travellers recommended this as a way of inducing the experience, as they all had experiences that seemed to be lucid dreams in addition to (and in association with) a strand of experience they assumed to involve the literal exteriorization of the spirit or mind. Green found that subjects fell into two main groups: those who had just one involuntary experience in their lives, and those who were able to deliberately induce repeated oobes. Induction was usually performed when falling asleep or waking up.

The out-of-body experience

In an astral projection you may sometimes find yourself looking down on your body, usually from above or nearby. You may be in a duplicate of your body or simply be a point of awareness.

Supercharging Your Dreams

Dreamwork

Astral Projection

Sometimes referred to as ‘astral projection’, the out-of-body experience was introduced to the West in the nineteenth century by the profoundly influential Russian medium and author, Madame Blavatsky, and the Theosophical Society. The basic idea is that there are various levels of existence, with physical reality being the most basic. The next level is the etheric, which is intermediate between the physical and the third, astral level. It is the astral body that goes on ‘oobe’ jaunts, though the human being has higher ‘bodies’ that can operate in the mental and spiritual levels. In the Theosophical

Contents

GLOSSARY 122 FURTHER RESOURCES 123

DREAMWORK Supercharging Your Dreaming Experiencing Lucidity Guiding and Steering Dreams Custom-made Dreams Using for Decisions and Creating

54 56 59 61 68 70

INDEX 126 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 128

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Protection Charms Harness your energy force to guard against psychic attack 197 x 143 mm (55⁄8 x 73⁄4 in) 160 pp | 30,000 words Colour illustrations throughout Publication: Autumn 2020 A practising witch for the last 25 years and formerly editor of Prediction and Kindred Spirit magazines, Tania Ahsan currently works as a feature writer and columnist for Spirit & Destiny, Kindred Spirit and Soul & Spirit.

Learn how to work with charms, symbols, chakras and talismans to create the energetic arsenal you need to align yourself with positive outcomes and ward off negativity and danger. • Practice energetic hygiene and space clearing to keep your energy unblocked and free to repel and attract. • Work with spiritual forces and physical tokens, chakras and charms, such as the evil eye, sun cross, stars, khamsa, sigils and astrological symbols. • Create your own personal charm or talisman to protect you, and learn how to use it in daily rituals. • Learn to attract the best, and identify when charms aren’t working and re-charge them.

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Self-Hypnosis Tap into the power of positive thinking to transform your life Whether you want to conquer a fear that’s been holding you back, knock a bad habit to the kerb, improve a relationship or skill, or simply try an alternative form of deep relaxation, self-hypnosis will enable you to reach your goals. All it takes is an open mind and a readiness to create change. • Learn to reprogramme your brain with positive thoughts. • Discover a range of hypnotherapy tools, including the power of suggestion, to explore your full potential for health and happiness. 197 x 143 mm (55⁄8 x 73⁄4 in) 160 pp | 30,000 words Colour illustrations throughout Publication: Spring 2021 Malminder Gill is an award-winning hypnotherapist, author and speaker who practises from her Harley Street clinic in London. Her therapy plans combine hypnotherapy, meditation and NLP.

• The first part is a self-assessment of the issue, the second part gives you general tools and techniques to use and the third offers therapy plans for specific conditions. • Treatments for anxiety and stress, self-esteem, eating issues and body image, bad habits and addictions, relationships, fears and phobias and sleep problems.

Vibrational Energy Harness the life force to clear blocks and raise good vibes Everything in existence, including you, is energy, spinning vortexes of vibrational frequencies. Here you will learn how to use colour, light, sound, crystals, tapping, flower essences and other techniques to activate the body’s energies towards equilibrium and balance. • Restore, rebalance and improve health with energetic healing methods for specific areas of your body. • Learn hands-on techniques that can be used in tandem with crystals, aromatherapy and sound therapy. 197 x 143 mm (55⁄8 x 73⁄4 in) 160 pp | 30,000 words Colour illustrations throughout Publication: Spring 2021

• Discover ways to turn negative emotions and feelings to positive. • Find your toxic blocks, clear them and raise your vibration levels. Livia Zoller is an energy healing therapist in London and member of the Complementary Medical Associatior (CMA).

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Rising in Sisterhood An oracle to awaken and nourish the Divine Feminine Box: 198 x 135 x 33mm (73⁄4 x 51⁄4 x 11/4 in) Book: 185 x 125mm (513⁄16 x 8 in) 128 pp | 30,000 words 40 cards

Publication: Autumn 2021 A certified guide and healer through the Modern Mystery School, Tanmaya George runs the women’s circle Rising in Sisterhood in London, a sacred space to reconnect to the divine feminine. This oracle is based on her practices of embodying the energies of goddesses, connecting to mother earth and on her training in meditation, movement, somatic experiencing, sacred geometry, Celtic shamanism, lightworking and moon magic.

W: www.risinginsisterhood.com W: www.tanmayageorge.com

Illustrator Tamara Phillips uses watercolour to explore the connection between myth, dream, intuition and reality in her work. She lives in coastal British Columbia. W: www.tamaraphillips.ca

Consider these cards as your own sisters. Written by a founder of the Rising in Sisterhood circles, the oracle explores the wisdom, strength and passion inside every woman and how to nourish and heal your connections with other women in your family, community circles and beyond. When we nurture both ourselves and other women, we have the power to rise and make great things happen! • An accompanying guidebook explains how to use the cards individually and in spreads, alone and in groups. • Four energy suits of 10 cards each for: Birth and Creation; Balance Heal and Flourish; Power and Strength; Wisdom and Growth • A therapeutic tool using goddess guidance, meditation, lightwork, visualization, affirmations and moon wisdom. • Each card has a primary message, a goddess association, a nature inspiration and two affirmations – one for yourself and one for the collective Sisterhood.

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The Good Karma Tarot A beginner’s guide to reading the cards Box: 208 x 146 x 35mm(81/4 x 53⁄4 x 13⁄8 in) Book:: 195 x 135mm (73⁄4 x 51/4 in) 160 pp | 30,000 words 78 Cards

Publication: Autumn 2020

Tarot and astrology columnist Kerry Ward writes under TarotBella for Cosmopolitan (UK and US) and Kerry King for The Sun in the UK. She also writes about fortune telling, celebrity star sign analysis, predictions and ghost hunting. Amy Blackwell is a painter, printmaker,

and illustrator inspired by the weird and wonderful, clashing colours, the natural world, history, fashion and folklore. Her work has appeared in Flow magazine and Teen Breathe.

Ever feel as if you don’t know which path to take, which decision to make, or what you really want in life? This beginner’s guide to using tarot is specifically geared for personal guidance and self development to help you understand motivations, strengths, talents and inner wisdom on your journey through life. • Includes 78 specially commissioned major and minor arcana cards. • An accompanying 160-page guide book explains the meanings and reversed meanings of each card, plus various ways to lay them out in spreads. • Specifically geared toward the teens and twentysomethings embarking on their adult life.

W: www.amyblackwell.co.uk

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The I Ching for Romance and Friendship Advice, insight and guidance for all your personal relationships 210 x 148 mm (5¾ x 81/4 in) 144 pp | 30,000 words 2-Colour illustrations throughout Three Metal Casting Coins

AVAILABLE Rosemary Burr is an artist, therapist and healer. She has been working with the I Ching for over 40 years, and consults the oracle on a regular basis.

Simply throw the three coins six times to create a hexagram. Each of the resulting 64 hexagrams can be read for platonic friendship, an existing partnership or a new romance. • A divination system based on the eight natural laws of the I Ching: heaven, earth, water, thunder, mountain, wind, lake and flame. • Consult to find love, understand relationships and mend friendships. • Includes three traditional casting coins. • Stunningly presented box with pull-out ribbon drawer. • Beautiful Chinese-style illustrations featured throughout. • Suitable for beginners with no knowledge or experience of the Chinese oracle. • Excellent gift for young adults interested in magic, astrology and fortune-telling.

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The Elemental Tarot Use the symbology of the elements to help understand your life

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HA RV ES T

Harness the power of the four elements â&#x20AC;&#x201C; fire, earth, E SO N OF FIR air, water â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and read them in conjunction with the fifth element: spirit.

Box: 212 x 156 x 36 (61â &#x201E;8 x 83â &#x201E;8 x17â &#x201E;16 in) Book: 205 x 148 mm (513â &#x201E;16 x 8 in) 128 pp | 25,000 words 78 Cards

LIG HT NI NG

â&#x20AC;˘ A synthesis of the best interpretations of tarot, past and present, this book revitalizes centuries of mystical ideas and generations of symbolism in one tarot.

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Publication: Autumn 2020

â&#x20AC;˘ No matter how you use it, M the MO TH ER Caroline Smith is an internationally renowned TH UN DE R beauty and meaning of this tarot artist whose work features recurring goddess heightens your own awareness imagery. Together with her late husband, of life and its possibilities.

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leading astrologer and author John Astrop, she has created a number of powerful divination systems showcasing her bold style.

POTENTIAL

I am the unlearned and they can learn from me

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Kabbalah: The Tree of Life Oracle A

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This fascinating oracle is based on a Kabbalistic map of creation that dates back at least 1,000 years in the Jewish mystery tradition. â&#x20AC;˘ Ancient wisdom of Kabbalah and astrology combined in one unique divination system. Box: 198 x 135 x 40 (55â &#x201E;16 x 713â &#x201E;16 x 19â &#x201E;16 in) Book: 180 x 125 mm (7 x 5 in) 144 pp | 35,000 words 2-Colour illustrations throughout 57 Cards

Publication: Spring 2020 Cherry Gilchrist and Gila Zur were two of the four original Kabbalists who worked on the original â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Galgalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Oracle. Cherry is the author of over 20 books on astrology, divination, alchemy and mythology, and has trained and worked in the Western hermetic tradition for many years. Gila is an artist and expert in Hebrew.

â&#x20AC;˘ Here, the Tree of Life â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a sacred symbol in many cultures of the world â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is used as a path to knowledge, linking the twenty-two letters of the Hebrew alphabet with astrological houses. â&#x20AC;˘ Each resulting word is a rich and powerful â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;wheelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; symbol that reflects a segment of the Tree, and is depicted on a card. Lay the cards on the reading sheet provided, in the zigzag line of creation, then consult the guidebook to receive guidance on any life issue. â&#x20AC;˘ Can be accessed for instant or in-depth readings. 31

Backlist Chakra Crystals Promote balance and self-healing through crystal meditation Dr Kate Tomas Written by one of the world’s leading crystal therapists, work with Dr Kate Tomas’s remarkable meditation-based techniques to unlock the power of each chakra through powerful visualizations and create the perfect conditions for self-healing. AVAILABLE Box: 236 x 201 x 38 mm (8 x 96⁄16 x 1½ in) Book: 150 x 150 mm (6 x 6 in) | 160 pp 7 natural crystals + pouch

The Mystical Dream Tarot Life guidance from the depths of our unconscious Janet Piedilato Direct from the author’s own dreams experiences, this original offering is rich with powerful insights designed to move you forward on your journey of self-discovery.

AVAILABLE Box: 218 x 158 x 40 mm (89⁄16 x 61⁄4 x 19⁄16 in) Book: 205 x 148 mm (513⁄16 x 8 in) | 160 pp 78 cards

The Witches’ Oracle Contains 42 divinatory cards and guidebook Sally Morningstar Develop your latent intuitive skills, learn about Wiccan festivals and discover how to perform seasonal ceremonies with this beautifully illustrated divinatory oracle. Each card represents a quality of energy, and carries its own particular meaning.

AVAILABLE Box: 192 x 132 x 33 mm (75⁄8 x 53⁄16 x 1½ in) Book: 185 x 126 mm (5 x 7¼ in) | 128 pp 42 cards

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MAJOR ARCANA

THE HANGED MAN

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he hanged man is suspended upon the wheel of time, the clock that holds his every movement through the journey of his days. He is accustomed to weathering the natural ordeals of the different seasons of life as the wheel of time turns, as he ages and grows and experiences equal doses of joy and sorrow, facing life as a series of fleeting moments. He demonstrates the ability to spring back after ordeals – a tenacity to survive and to thrive through many trials, the gift of understanding the truth of the passing of z XII THE HANGED MAN å time. He knows that nothing is permanent and that all things, good and bad, pass into the halls of memory. He has the strength to endure and the will to move beyond all challenges. Thus, while he appears to exist in an impossible position, he knows the truth. He is accompanied in all things by his faithful companion, Wolf, guardian and protector of his dreams. Outside of the sphere of time, Wolf keeps the Hanged Man focused on the great spiralling rings of Eternity – on the beyond – where time and space no longer hold one hostage. Likewise, the Mermaid – wisdom of the unconscious depths – is a protector, the inner voice that helps the Hanged Man see truth. She manifests dreams, reminding him she has him securely within her protection, and that time is finite, as well as of the trials and sorrows it manifests. Through dreams and visions she helps the Hanged Man remember the truth of his being, empowering him to hold secure and to see beyond the illusions of perception. Beneath, in the depths of the unconscious waters, is her mascot, Fish of Wisdom. It is Fish that sends a powerful back-fin to connect with

the Hanged Man’s hair, awakening him to the wisdom of the depths as it rises in dream and visionary consciousness. Sacrifice and ordeal are part of the Hanged Man’s lot in life. Yet, with passion and devotion to principles of truth, with the wisdom of the unconscious he is not left to endure and rise above his trials without assistance. IN A READING

Champion of all life, the Hanged Man is willing to go beyond all obstacles for love, for truth, for principles. This is an individual who is tied to a challenging road, yet is not without resources. He hangs balanced upon the sphere of time, yet his tenacity and determination to go within the inner depths is demonstrated by his connection to his inner wisdom. He pays attention to his dreams and the messages that rise into consciousness through his intuition. He walks the solitary road, the path less travelled, yet is firmly set on it, accepting of the sacrifices along with the honours. This card may point to a delay or period of waiting, gestation, secrets, or shifting one’s view, turning things upside down to comprehend. It indicates a time of rest and meditation to re-evaluate the situation. There will be rewards in store for hard work and hardship – honour and sacrifice for beliefs. It signifies fiery passion and devotion to principles, a faithful champion of truth. Reversed, the Hanged Man may point to the victim, one who makes pointless sacrifices. It indicates someone who wavers in their decisions, unsure of themselves and their path – a person who fails to move ahead, and lacks the power and conviction to do so. The view of a situation may be upside down, seen from the wrong perspective. There is need to reevaluate and revisit a situation from a new position.

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Moonpower How to work with the signs of the moon and plan your timing for every major decision Jane Struthers Learn how the moon affects more than just the tides – it also impacts every living organism, our moods and our decision-making. This book reveals how to live in tune with the moon’s cycles.

AVAILABLE Paperback 205 x 148mm (513⁄16 x 8 in) | 176pp

A Spellbook for the Seasons Welcome natural change with magical blessings Tudorbeth From salutations to the sun in the summer to winter healing blessings, here are over 120 spells, blessings and rituals to embrace the changing seasons.

AVAILABLE Hardback 205 x 148 mm (513⁄16 x 8 in) | 224pp

Dynamics of Stillness Develop your senses and reconnect with nature through meditation Ian Wright An antidote to the information overload of the modern age, this beautifully illustrated book will help you disengage from stimulus and external noise, reconnect with your senses and develop a ‘state of neutrality’ through over 30 step-by-step practices.

AVAILABLE Hardback 227 x 165 mm (6½ x 9 in) | 160 pp

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THE MOON’S MOVEMENTS We’ve come a long way from the humorous idea that the Moon is made of cheese, but what do we really know about it? If you’ve ever wondered what’s going on astronomically at new and full moons, or whether it’s true that the Moon can affect life on Earth, this part of the book will enlighten you. This information will help you to appreciate the Moon in new ways, so that when you work with the Moon in the rest of the book, you’ll have a greater understanding of its power. How much do you know about the Moon? Because we see it in the sky so often, it’s easy to take it for granted. This section of the book will give you some basic astronomical knowledge about our beautiful Moon.

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Your Meditation Journey Over 30 exercises and visualizations to guide you on the path to inner peace and self-discovery Charla Devereux A practical and accessible introductory guide to meditation that enables you to achieve a calm, balanced state of consciousness and self-awareness.

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Feng Shui Rebalance the flow of energy in and around you Wu Xing In this illustrated guide to living in harmony with ch’i, the life-giving energy, experts explain how to rebalance the flow of energy in your environment to bring health, happiness and good fortune into your life.

AVAILABLE Paperback 220 x 170 mm (6¼ x 81⁄16 in)| 160 pp

Practical Meditation: The Basics

The reason for deciding to meditate can be as straightforward as simply wanting to learn how to relax, to reduce the stress of daily life and gain the health benefits that come from that. Or, you may find it to be a useful tool to assist in a personal spiritual quest. Whatever the reason, some basic preparation is key. This chapter offers advice for creating a meditation space in your home, as well as suggestions and exercises to help you prepare yourself physically, with an emphasis on posture and breathing.

I M P R OV I N G YO U R F E N G S H U I

The design of the living room

The living room or sitting room is usually the place where family and friends gather, so you need to create an environment that is conducive to relaxation and conversation. If the living room leads directly on to the street or if several doors lead into the room, it can leave you feeling vulnerable. In contrast, a dark, confined living area creates oppressive conditions. Arrange your furniture to provide protection from the rush of energy that

can enter through a doorway or large window, and do not face sharp corners or angular objects – they cut through beneficial energy. The sofa is usually the item of furniture used most frequently; therefore it needs support from a wall or from another piece of furniture (the same principle applies for armchairs). As well as the seating arrangements remember to take into account the height of the room – if the ceiling is too high, ch’i rises and disperses.

Ideally the front door should not lead straight

If the kitchen and living room are open-plan,

Do not create cramped passageways between

Too much ch’i can escape through large

into the living room. This is acceptable if the

try to screen off the kitchen area to prevent

furniture, since it funnels negative forces and

windows or patio doors, particularly if they

house or apartment is small, but if the living

smells and steam filling the area where you

limits the circulation of ch’i. If your living room

are opposite each other. Make use of blinds

room is large, block the force of the incoming

sit and relax. Clear away left-over food and

is L-shaped, do not crowd the narrower part

or curtains to control the loss of energy. The

ch’i with a screen, bookcase or partition.

empty the kitchen waste bins regularly.

of the room with furniture or ornaments, and

reading is, however, improved if the windows

place lamps in dark corners.

are divided into smaller panes of glass.

good feng shui

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INSIDE THE HOME

The Living Room

CHAPTER THREE

Feng Shui

bad feng shui

improved feng shui

should create an easy, relaxing atmosphere. Try to organize lights so they enhance this; do not use bright fluorescent tubes or bulbs directly above your head, since they may cause headaches and nausea. Avoid crowding the room with ornaments, sharp objects and angular furniture – ch’i moves more freely around curved edges and symmetrical arrangements.

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Celtic Totem Animals JOHN MATTHEWS

The Grail Tarot JOHN MATTHEWS

The Da Vinci Enigma Tarot CAITLÍN MATTHEWS

20 Tear-out cards PB | 205 x 148 mm (513⁄16 x 8 in)

78 Cards PB | 226 x 142 mm (51⁄2 x 815⁄16 in)

160 pp

The Spirit of Nature Oracle JOHN MATTHEWS Foreword by Fred Hageneder 25 Cards PB | 205 x 148 mm (513⁄16 x 8 in)

128 pp

192 pp

The Wildwood Tarot MARK RYAN & JOHN MATTHEWS 78 Cards PB | 205 x 148 mm (513⁄16 x 8 in)

160 pp

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Wild Magic MARK RYAN & JOHN MATTHEWS PB | 205 x 148 mm (513⁄16 x 8 in) 160 pp

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The DruidCraft Tarot PHILIP & STEPHANIE CARR-GOMM

The Druid Animal Oracle PHILIP & STEPHANIE CARR-GOMM

The Druid Plant Oracle PHILIP & STEPHANIE CARR-GOMM

78 Cards PB | 242 x 155 mm (6 x 9½ in)

36 Cards PB | 197 x 142 mm (52⁄3 x 73⁄4 in)

39 Cards PB | 206 x 149 mm (57⁄8 x 8 in)

192 pp

176 pp

The DruidCraft Tarot Deck PHILIP & STEPHANIE CARR-GOMM

The Druid Animal Oracle Deck PHILIP & STEPHANIE CARR-GOMM

78 Cards Booklet | 80 pp

36 Cards Booklet | 48 pp

144 pp

The Celtic Tree Oracle LIZ & COLIN MURRAY 25 Cards & notepad HB | 185 x 130 mm (5¼ x 7¼ in)

120 pp

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The Celtic Shaman’s Pack JOHN MATTHEWS

Angels of Light AMBIKA WAUTERS

The Angel Oracle AMBIKA WAUTERS

40 Cards PB | 205 x 148 mm (513⁄16 x 8 in)

52 Cards PB | 182 x 125 mm (5 x 7¼ in)

36 Cards PB | 185 x 125 mm (5 x 7¼ in)

176 pp

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White Eagle Medicine Wheel ELIANA HARVEY WITH WA-NA-NEE-CHE

The Moon Oracle CAROLINE SMITH & JOHN ASTROP

Oracle of the Radiant Sun CAROLINE SMITH & JOHN ASTROP

46 Cards PB | 205 x 148 mm (513⁄16 x 8 in)

72 Cards PB | 205 x 148 mm (513⁄16 x 8 in)

84 Cards PB | 176 x 130 mm (51⁄8 x 7 in)

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The Complete Arthurian Tarot CAITLÍN & JOHN MATTHEWS

Beginner’s Guide to Tarot JULIET SHARMAN-BURKE

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78 Cards PB | 175 x 120 mm (43⁄4 x 7 in)

How to Use a Pendulum DR RONALD L. BONEWITZ & LILIAN VERNER-BONDS

The Pendulum Kit SIG LONEGREN

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10 dowsing charts, pendulum with chain PB | 213 x 169 mm (62⁄3 x 81⁄2 in)

240 pp

160 pp

192 pp

128 pp

The Sharman-Caselli Tarot Deck JULIET SHARMAN-BURKE 78 Cards Booklet | 64 pp

The Mythic Journey LIZ GREENE & JULIET SHARMAN-BURKE PB | 210 x 142 mm (5½ x 8¼ in) 240 pp

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Singing the Soul Back Home CAITLÍN MATTHEWS PB | 235 x 155 mm (6¼ x 9¼ in) 272 pp

I Ching CHAO-HSIU CHEN Includes three metal coins HB | 210 x 147 mm (5¾ x 8¼ in)

144 pp

Lao Tzu’s Tao Te Ching CHAO-HSIU CHEN HB | 210 x 147 mm (5¾ x 8¼ in) 176 pp

Chinese Astrology MARTIN PALMER & MAN-HO KWOK

Chakra Workbook PAULINE WILLS

Untold Tarot CAITLÍN MATTHEWS

PB | 229 x 178 mm (7 x 9 in) 128 pp

PB | 210 x 149 mm (5¾ x 8¼ in) 224 pp

HEALTH AND NUTRITION

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Vagina Everything you need to know from the outside in 227 x 165 mm (6½ x 9 in) 176 pp | 35,000 words Colour illustrations throughout Publication: Spring 2021 Dr Brooke Vandermolen is a Registrar in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in London. Her research in the fields of maternal medicine and high-risk pregnancy has been presented at major, international conferences and published in prominent medical journals. Her passion is sharing evidence-based information to help women understand their bodies. She hosts the popular Instagram account The OBGYN mum which has over 30k followers. As an experienced medical writer, she has been featured in national newspapers and brands.

This is your comprehensive, open and inclusive guide to your vulva and vagina. Offering clear, medical information on sex, sexually transmitted diseases, tests, procedures, periods, miscarriages, pregnancy, birth and the menopause, there is practical, psychological and emotional support to raise awareness, erase stigmas and give confidence. • Written by a gynaecologist who is passionate about helping women understand their bodies. • Gwyneth Paltrow devoted an episode of The Goop Lab to discussing medical and psychological issues to do with the vagina. • The Vagina Museum opened in London in Autumn 2019. This is the first museum dedicated to the vagina and it has received international acclaim. • Illustrated by Charlotte Willcox who is passionate about body confidence, women’s rights and the LGBTQ community.

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Hormone Health A practical guide to understanding, balancing and optimizing your hormones 205 x 148 mm (513⁄16 x 8 in) 160 pp | 30,000 words Colour illustrations throughout Publication: Spring 2021 Dr Jan Toledano and Dr Amalia Annaradnam are founders of the London Hormone Clinic on Harley Street, London. Dr Jan Toledano is a specialist in bio-identical hormones and has spent many years working in sexual health medicine, endocrinology, dermatology and metabolic medicine. For 10 years she worked at the UK’s leading hormone clinic The Marion Gluck Clinic. Dr Amalia Annaradnam initially trained as a GP and then completed further training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Her specialist interest is in women’s health and healthy ageing through diet and lifestyle.

This introductory guide offers accessible and concise information on the different sex, adrenal, nutritional, fertility and birth hormones. You will learn how they are triggered, what happens when they are unbalanced and what lifestyle measures you can take to optimize their function. • Written by Dr Jan Toledano and Dr Amalia Annaradnam, founders of the London Hormone Clinic. Dr Jan Toledano spent over 10 years training and working at The Marion Gluck Clinic, the UK’s leading hormone clinic. • Each individual hormone is given a chapter and the reader is guided through essential information. • Illustrated and presented in an accessible style. • Offers practical tips and dispels myths.

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The Ayurveda Detox How to cleanse, balance and revitalize your body 246 x 189 mm (71⁄2 x 91⁄2 in) 176 pp | 40,000 words Colour illustrations throughout Publication: Autumn 2020 Anu Paavola is a qualified Ayurveda practitioner and yoga instructor. After graduating with BSc (Hons) from Mayur Ayurvedic University of Europe in London, she worked in an Ayurvedic hospital in India. In 2011, she founded Jivita Ayurveda spa and clinic in North London in response to the demand for modernized education in Ayurveda. She offers courses for therapists and practitioners. W: www.jivitaayurveda.com

Ayurveda takes a holistic and natural approach to life and wellbeing. Looking at different mental and physical detoxification methods, this book analyzes toxins, the importance of recognizing your individual body type and the different systems within the body. • Interest in Ayurveda has increased in recent years due to its adherence to seasonality, cycles and plant nutrition. • Offers natural ways to heal ailments and improve digestion and metabolism. • Includes mental detox methods such as meditation, yoga and breathing practices and physical detox methods such as fasting. • Includes recipes and home remedies to enhance your detox plan.

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Chi Health Cycle How to build chi flow to your organs all through the day 229 x 178 mm (7 x 9 in) 160 pp | 35,000 words Colour illustrations throughout Publication: Autumn 2020 Jost Sauer has a Bachelor of Health Science (Acupuncture), Diploma in Oriental Massage and Certificates in Structural Balancing and Sports Injury Management. He is a Doctor of Chinese Medicine and lectures in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Jost has founded and operated health centres and he consults on using chi to optimize physical, emotional and spiritual health for everyone from CEOs to professional athletes. Originally from Germany and now living in Australia, he shares his insights via his books, blog and website. W: www.jostsauer.com

Traditional Chinese Medicine is one of the oldest medical systems. Its fundamentals have remained the same for centuries – if you take responsibility for your health by living in a way that balances yin and yang and keeps chi (Qi) flowing to your organs, you will keep healthy. This book shows you how you can do this over a 24-hour period. • The 24-hour period is clearly broken down into two-hour slots. • A practical how-to guide that shows you how you can make changes to your life that will impact on your health and wellbeing. • Identifies what elements of your life are making you feel bad and shows you how to eliminate them. •

The popularity of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is growing rapidly among people who are seeking alternative healthcare remedies rather than relying on Western medicine alone. World Health Organization (WHO) is poised to recognize TCM as legitimate medicine starting next year.

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The Bone-strength Plan How to increase bone health to live a long, active life 229 x 178 mm (7 x 9 in) 128 pp | 30,000 words Colour illustrations throughout Publication: Spring 2021

An in-depth look at nutrition, lifestyle and exercise to help improve the health of your bones and prevent osteoporosis. • Includes latest research and scientific information on how bones grow and why osteoporosis happens.

Jo Travers is a professional, evidence-based nutritionist and registered dietitian. She runs a consultancy called The London Nutritionist where she carries out one-to-one consultations and delivers workshops. She has recently launched a YouTube channel where she discusses nutrition. She is frequently on television and is quoted in the press.

• Details key nutrients and foods needed for bone health. • Includes exercise routines that can be done without additional equipment and in the comfort of your home. • Offers 30 snack, breakfast, lunch and dinner recipes that incorporate the key nutrients that are essential for bone health.

W: www.thelondonnutritionist.co.uk

EXERCISE LIFESTYLE

THE SCIENCE

By the age of 30 our bones have reached their maximum strength and density, known as peak bone mass. After that, you lose slightly more bone than you make during bone remodelling. As bones lose their mineral density with age, they become weaker and weaker leading to porous bones that can fracture or break easily. This is called osteoporosis.

Diagnosis and causes

Generally, the likelihood of developing osteoporosis depends on how much bone mass is attained by age 30 and how rapidly you lose bone mass after that.

Gender and peak bone mass

Osteoporosis usually doesn’t cause any symptoms and often it is not diagnosed until there is a fracture. However, signs like a loss of height, a stooped posture

and back pain could be some early signs of bone mass loss. There are many risk factors and causes of osteoporosis, some of which are:

Genetics

Diet

Osteoporosis seems to run in families.

That is deficient in bone building nutrients.

Medications

Smoking

Some medications, such as steroids, thyroid drugs, anti-seizure and antacid, have been associated with increased the risk of osteoporosis.

It has been shown that cigarette smokers (past or current) have lower bone mass and higher fracture risks.

Bone structure and body weight

Alcohol use

Petite and thin women have a higher chance of developing osteoporosis.

Excessive drinking can dramatically affect bone health.

Lack of weight-bearing exercises

Age

Weight-bearing exercises are one of the best ways to improve bone strength.

The older you are, the more likely you are to have fractures.

Low levels of sex hormones

Gender

Low levels of oestrogen in women and testosterone in men are associated with a higher risk of osteoporosis.

Women are four times more likely than men to get osteoporosis.

Osteopenia vs osteoporosis The chances are you might have heard someone saying that they have been diagnosed with osteopenia. So how does this differ from osteoporosis? Osteopenia is a precursor stage and could be seen as a wake-up call to future problems – the bones are weak but not as severely as in osteoporosis, so there is a lower risk of fracture. It is usually diagnosed when your doctor sends you for a DEXA (dual energy x-ray absorptiometry) scan that measures the mineral content of bone. The measurements, known as T-scores, determine which category a person falls into: normal, osteopenia or osteoporosis.

NORMAL

OSTEOPOROSI S

OSTEOPENI A

Exercise is important for building strong bones when we are younger, and it is essential for maintaining bone strength when we are older. Exercise works on bones much like it works on muscles – by making them stronger. Movement causes muscles to pull on bones, and if this pull is ‘loaded’, the force on the muscles is stronger and the effect on bone is greater. Body weight itself increases bone loading so if you are under-weight there will be less pull on your skeleton and your bones may sometimes be weaker. Another benefit of exercise is that it improves balance and coordination.

This becomes especially important as we get older because it helps to prevent falls and the broken bones that may result. People who are frail or who have already been diagnosed with thinning bone should talk to their doctors about the types of physical activity that would be best for them. Weight-bearing exercise There are many different types of exercises and all of them offer health benefits. The type of exercise that is most effective for building strong bones is bone loading or weight bearing exercise (using your own body weight). As long as you are loading your bones with some weight, you are going to be increasing their strength. There are many ways to do this – including walking, jogging, running, and more static exercises that can be done outside or in the comfort of your own home. These exercises don’t require a gym or any fitness equipment – just your body weight.

Exercising outdoors ensures exposure to sunlight and Vitamin D – essential for healthy bones.

CHICKEN STIR FRY WITH SESAME SEEDS This dish is easy to prepare and is full of goodness. The lemons provide Vitamin C, rice provides essential calcium and chicken is a great source of lean protein.

150g basmati rice 1 tsp sunflower oil 2 chicken breasts, sliced into strips 1 large carrot, cut into matchsticks 1 small red chilli, halved and deseeded

1 small red chilli, halved and deseeded 2 tbsp clear honey Juice 2 lemons 3 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted Small bunch coriander, roughly chopped

1 Cook the rice according to the packet instructions and rinse in hot water. 2 Heat the oil on a large wok, add the chicken then stir-fry over a high heat for a few mins. Tip in the carrot sticks, then continue stir-frying for about 4 mins until the chicken is cooked and starting to brown. 3 Quickly stir in the honey and lime juice, bubble for 30 seconds, then add the sesame seeds and cooked rice. 4 Warm everything through briefly, then toss in the coriander and spinkle with more sesame seeds before serving.

Sesame seeds

These tiny, multi-tasking seeds are full of calcium, magnesium, copper, vitamin B1 and dietary fibre. They are rich in zinc – a mineral that has a positive effect on bone mineral density. Toasted or raw seeds can be added to cooked vegetables, put on top of salads, sprinkled on baked goods, and mashed and ground into spreads.

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Men have a higher peak bone mass than women. They accumulate more skeletal mass during growth than women and their bone width and size is greater. Women lose bone mass at a faster rate after menopause and so the risk of developing osteoporosis increases significantly. They also have smaller bones with a thinner cortex and smaller diameter making them more vulnerable to developing osteoporosis. Although women are more likely to develop osteoporosis, men are also at risk despite what many believe. The numbers show that 1 in 2 women and 1 in 4 men

will break a bone in their lifetime due to osteoporosis.

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Most people are familiar with the many of the benefits of exercise, such as reducing the risk for heart disease and preventing obesity. Perhaps not as well understood is the importance of regular physical activity in building and maintaining healthy bones.

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The Anti-inflammation Plan How to reduce inflammation to live a long, active life 229 x 178 mm (7 x 9 in) 128 pp | 32,000 words Colour illustrations throughout Publication: Spring 2021 Anoushka Davy is a nutritional therapist and health coach. She holds consultations, cookery classes and workshops and writes a blog. She takes a holistic approach to health and looks at the interactions of different body systems, food intolerances, environmental factors and genetic predisposition. Her goal is to identify the root causes of health problems. W: www.anoushkadavy.com

An in-depth look at lifestyle and nutrition showing how to reduce and prevent inflammation in our bodies. • Includes the latest research and scientific information on inflammation and how it affects our bodies. • Details key lifestyle habits such as keeping hydrated and getting enough sleep that have an impact on inflammation. • Gives detailed analysis of the most nutritious ingredients that reduce inflammation. • Offers 30 snack, breakfast, lunch and dinner recipes that incorporate the key nutrients that reduce inflammation.

Other titles in the series: The Immune-boosting Plan and The Metabolism Plan.

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Intermittent Fasting An introduction to fasting for weight loss, wellbeing and vitality 229 x 178 mm (7 x 9 in) 144 pp | 28,000 words Colour illustrations throughout Publication: Spring 2021 Dr Sarah Schenker is a Registered Dietician and Nutritionist. She is a member of the British Dietary Association, The Nutrition Society, The Association of Nutrition and The Guild of Health Writers. She has a BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics, PhD in Nutrition and Accreditation in Sports Dietetics. She frequently comments on health trends in the media and works with wellknown brands. She is co-author of the 8-week Blood Sugar Diet Recipe Book.

Fasting diets are becoming the most popular ways of losing weight. But do you know the effect fasting has one the body or which method is right for you? Looking at the science of fasting as well as the different approaches – the 5:2 diet, the 16:8 diet, this book identifies which one might be right for you, the best foods to fuel your fast and risks and safety considerations. • Gives an overview of all the different fasting methods including the 5:2 diet, 16:8 diet and The Warrior Diet. • Analyzes which method is right for you and your lifestyle. • Guides your through the science of fasting and the benefits of absteining from food which include weight loss, reducing the risk of diabetes and inflammation. • Contains advice on foods that will fuel your fast.

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Washoku The heart and soul of Japanese eating 246 x 189 mm (71⁄2 x 91⁄2 in) 176 pp | 35,000 words Colour illustrations throughout Publication: Autumn 2021 Born in Kyoto, Reiko Hashimoto grew up in a traditional Japanese family with a food-fanatic mother who has shaped her love of Japanese cooking. After moving to London, she set up Hashi cookery school. She is the author of two Japanese recipe books: Hashi: A Japanese Cookery Course (Absolute 2011) and Cook Japan, Stay Slim, Live Longer (Bloomsbury 2017). W: www.hashicooking.co.uk

Introducing key concepts that underpin the mindful behaviours around Japanese eating, this beautiful book uncovers what forms the Japanese relationship with food and takes people beyond the plate. • Uncovers mindful behaviours of those living in Japan’s ‘blue zones’ – areas populated by centenarians. • Each chapter introduces a key concept, such as mottanai (zero waste), gomi goshoku goho (five elements), shun (seasonal food), and more. • Structured around long-established behaviours and attitudes to food and eating, such as organizing a meal around taste and texture, avoiding waste, respecting the source of ingredients and exhibiting gratitude. • Written by Reiko Hashimoto, who set up the Hashi cookery school in London.

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Wild Tea Brew your own infusions from home-grown and foraged ingredients 246 x 189 mm (71⁄2 x 91⁄2 in) 176 pp | 40,000 words Colour illustrations throughout AVAILABLE Nick Moyle and Richard Hood are founders of the award-winning website Two Thirsty Gardeners, which chronicles their adventures turning what they grow and forage into drinks. The authors of the craft-beer book Brew It Yourself, sold in ten languages, they write for UK magazines and journals, have appeared on national TV and are regulars on the events circuit. W: www.twothirstygardeners.co.uk

Learn how to grow, forage, harvest and blend over 40 basic ingredients to make your own home brews for teas, infusions, and specialities such as bubble tea, cocktails and coffees. • Introduction explains general principles of growing, foraging, harvesting, drying and storing teas. • 40 plant profiles include history, health benefits, how to grow or forage, parts of the plant to use and single-blend tea recipes. • Over 30 step-by-step recipes for complex blends and specialist drinks, from Korean barley tea and bubble tea to cocktails, turmeric tea and chai. • Includes a glossary of ‘best of the rest’ entries – less common ingredients you might want to try but unlikely to grow, such as ginger, cinnamon, pomegranate, orange, valerian and oats. • Taps into the self-sufficiency, foraging, crafting and healthand-wellness demographic and will appeal as much to Women’s Institute members as millennials.

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The Vegan Plate Over 100 nutritious recipes for you and your family 226 x 189 mm (77⁄16 x 87⁄8 in) 176 pp | 25,000 words Colour illustrations throughout Publication: Spring 2021 Rose Glover is a vegan nutritional therapist. She runs a consultancy that guides and supports women with varying ailments. She is particularly interested in the link between hormones, digestion, sleep and immune issues and having a plant-based diet. She has two children. W: www.roseglovernutrition.com

Written by a nutritionist and mother, this book is here to ensure that you are able to feed your family delicious and balanced vegan food. Beginning with an overview of where to get vitamins and minerals, how to shop, useful vegan swaps, the book features ideas for breakfast, brunch, lunch, snacks and dinner ideas that the whole family will love and thrive on. • Written by a nutritionist and mother. • All the recipes for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner detail the nutritional benefits of the main ingredients. • Vital information on vegan swaps and how to use them. • Contains ideas for fussy kids, tips and tricks with leftovers, batch cooking and meal planning.

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The Vegan Kitchen Over 100 essential ingredients for your plant-based diet 226 x 189 mm (77⁄16 x 87⁄8 in) 176 pp | 52,000 words Colour illustrations throughout AVAILABLE Rose Glover is a vegan nutritional therapist. She runs a consultancy that guides and supports women with varying ailments. She is particularly interested in the link between hormones, digestion, sleep and immune issues and having a plant-based diet. W: www.roseglovernutrition.com

Laura Nickoll is an editor, food writer and restaurant reviewer. She is a member of the Guild of Food Writers, judge for the Great Taste Awards and contributing author to the Where Chefs Eat restaurant guides and The Science of Spice.

An essential guide to understanding what it means to be vegan, the know-how you need in the kitchen and how to embrace vegan ingredients to ensure that you have a varied and balanced diet. • Includes detailed information on over 100 vegan ingredients. • Contains nutritional information, cooking techniques and serving suggestions. • Vital information included on the different food groups and where you can find essential vitamins and minerals. • Offers basic recipes for kitchen staples such as pastry, mayonnaise and pasta. • Written by a qualified vegan nutritionist and food writer.

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The Coeliac Kitchen Over 100 essential ingredients for your gluten-free diet 226 x 189 mm (77⁄16 x 87⁄8 in) 176 pp | 52,000 words Colour illustrations throughout Publication: Autumn 2020 Christine Bailey is a coeliac nutritional therapist with extensive scientific and academic training. She trained with the Institute of Functional Medicine and is on the NHS directory of complementary therapists. She lectures alongside Patrick Holford at the Institute of Optimum Nutrition. She is a broadcaster, consultant and author and regularly appears in the media discussing nutrition and fitness topics. W: www.christinebailey.co.uk

An essential guide to understanding what it is to be coeliac, this book guides you through the science of the disease and how to manage it. There is nutritional and practical information on over 100 ingredients that you’ll be using in your gluten-free kitchen and basic recipes for cakes, cookies, pancakes and pastry, as well as main dishes and starters. • Includes information on over 100 ingredients, how to cook with them and serving suggestions. • Written by a qualified coeliac nutritionist. • Examines the coeliac disease and other health-related issues. • Offers recipes for kitchen staples such as pancakes, bread, pastry and pasta.

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Moon Path Yoga Kundalini yoga for women 229 x 178 mm (7 x 9 in) 176 pp | 40,000 words Colour illustrations throughout Publication: Spring 2021 A student of Yogi Bhajan, Sierra Hollister has been teaching Kundalini yoga since 1995. Sierra is on the staff of Asheville Yoga Center, Warren Wilson College, and West Asheville Yoga Center, in North Carolina, where she teaches a course entitled The Moon Path: The Sacred Teachings of Yoga for Women. Passionate about living her practice both on and off the mat and making yoga accessible to all, she is also the founder of Light a Path, a nonprofit bringing tools of wellness to populations without access. W: www.sunlotusyoga.com

Awaken your female energy with this ancient yoga practice, specifically targeted for women through all stages of their life. Along with the basics on Kundalini, including the chakras and how to use meditation, yoga poses, breathing exercises and mantras, there are specific sequences (kriyas) for the moon cycles, for mothers, for female sexuality, and to support and balance women’s physical, emotional and mental needs. • Learn how to combine postures, breathing, mudras, mantras and meditations to target different areas of the body and promote specific benefits, from physical healing to stress relief. • Work with your energy flow through chakras, nadis and vayus to clear blocks and raise your energetic vibrations. • Includes practices for all the moon cycles and times – menstruation, ovulation, menopause – as well as for pregnancy and postpartum. •

Resurging in popularity, Kundalini is practised by celebrities such as Alicia Keys, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Hudson and Demi Moore.

UNDERSTANDING THE TEN BODIES

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s yoga practitioners, we learn that, in addition to the Western way of looking at anatomy and the physical body, there is also a more subtle, energetic anatomy. One of the ways we can understand our existence and enhance our potential is to learn

about and work with what is called our Ten Bodies. In Kundalini yoga, we each have three

mental bodies and six energy bodies, in addition to our physical body. As my teacher said, ‘If you understand that you are Ten Bodies, and you are aware of those Ten Bodies, and you keep them in balance, the whole universe will be in balance with you.’ Here’s the lowdown on all ten, plus a sequence to awaken them.

Introduction

Soul Body

Our first body is our Soul Body, which is our flow of spirit, our connection to infinity and quite literally our soul. This is our foundational and true self, providing us with the ability to live from our heart. The Soul Body responds to all heart work and the raising of our Kundalini (the life force energy that rises up our spine).

Negative Mind

How to Use this Book

Woman Is a Lunar Being

Moon Cycles & Moon Times

The Magic of the Subtle Body

Wisdom of the Physical Body

Daily Practices

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We Are All Mothers

114

Wise Woman Way Practices

128

Relationships

148

Manifesting & Magic

166

Our second body is our Negative Mind. And before you think the worst, consider this: our Negative Mind is our first and often our strongest body, constantly working to assess our environment and situations for danger or negative potential. It keeps us safe and alive and also gifts us with, as my teacher said, ‘a longing to belong’. The Negative Mind is balanced with discipline and integrity.

Positive Mind

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Aura

Our seventh body is our Aura, our electromagnetic field of energy that surrounds our Physical Body. Ironically, I often feel that I am straying into the fanciful zone when talking about the Aura, and yet the Aura is scientifically measurable as well as scientifically validated! It acts as a container for our prana, our life force energy. This body also acts as a shield of protection and allows us to elevate ourselves – energetically as well as consciously. Meditation is beneficial, as well as wearing natural fibres. The colour white, which holds all the colours of the spectrum, is believed to expand and magnify our Aura.

Pranic Body

Our eighth body is our Pranic Body. By breathing, we are constantly working with our Pranic Body to bring in the life force. This body gives us the gift of energy for action and accomplishment. All pranayama will have a positive impact on our Pranic Body.

Subtle Body

Our ninth body is our Subtle Body. This body allows us to see beyond what is in front of us to the universal play of everything. When we die, our Subtle Body carries our Soul. Many great teachers continue to influence us through their Subtle Body, beyond the death of their Physical Body. Our capacity for mastery is held in this body. In keeping with mastery, doing a Kundalini practice for 1,000 days in a row is a way to balance the Subtle Body.

Neutral Mind

Radiant Body

Our fourth body is our Neutral Mind, which absorbs and evaluates the assessments from the Negative and the Positive Minds and delivers guidance to us. Our Neutral Mind is compassionate, intuitive and gives us the ability to recognize polarities. Meditation is great for balancing this body.

Our tenth body is our Radiant Body. This body is exactly as it sounds – it gives us our radiance as well as our courage, our nobility. People that are magnetic and/or charismatic are great examples of well-developed and balanced Radiant Bodies. The greatest thing we can do for our Radiant Body is to be committed – to our practice, to kindness, truth and excellence.

THE MAGIC OF THE SUBTLE BODY

XX The Magnificent Seven

These seven poses are considered to be a complete daily practice for every woman to maintain her vitality, grace and youthful energy. In later years, the practice became the Magnificent 9 with some delineation. foundation for your day and your wellbeing.

Acknowledgements

Arcline Body

Our sixth is our Arcline Body. You can visualize this body as a halo, extending from earlobe to earlobe and encompassing the hairline and brow. Women have a second arcline across the breast line. Our Arcline Body gives us the ability to both project as well as intuit. It grants us the ability to focus as well as meditate. The arcline responds well to pituitary gland sequences as well as dristhi (gaze) to the third eye.

Our third body is our Positive Mind, which works to assess what is beneficial, positive and affirming. This ‘body’ sees opportunity and allows us to identify resources. The Positive Mind gives us our willpower as well as our playfulness. Everything we do to strengthen our navel point (think strong core) and to increase our self-esteem is beneficial for this body.

Whether practised as 7 or 9, it is indeed a magnificent

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Physical Body

Our fifth body is our Physical Body, the temple where all the bodies dwell in some way, shape or form. This body gifts us with the ability to balance ourselves and our lives as well as the capacity to sacrifice for our hopes, our dreams and the greater community. It loves regular exercise and sharing what has been learned.

2 STRETCH POSE FOR THE WI N !

This pose is a foundational one in the Kundalini practice. Still on your back, press your lower lumbar to the floor, engage your abdominal muscles and lift both feet off the ground 15 cm (6 in) and point the toes. Bring the head off the floor and fix the gaze on the toes. The arms are by the side with the palms facing the thighs. Hold with Breath of Fire (see page 72) for 10 to 15 seconds. If this feels too challenging, modify by placing the hands beneath the back.

1 CAT STRETCH

Come onto your back and relax a moment. Draw your right knee up and gently towards your chest and over to the left. Keeping your shoulders on the floor in a relaxed way, turn your gaze back towards the right. Do this gentle twist as long as feels beneficial and then return to the centre for a moment. Take the Cat stretch to the other side, with the left knee over to the right, and gaze to the left. Return to centre. Close your eyes and draw your palms up gently over your eyes, cupping them. Open your eyes so that you are gazing into your palms, then gently draw the palms away from the eyes.

4 COW TO CAT POSE

Come onto your hands and knees into a table shape. Take care to have the wrist creases underneath the shoulders and the knees hip-width apart and positioned directly under the knees. Release your belly to the floor, lift your head and tilt the pelvis

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3 COBR A POSE

Come onto your stomach. Draw the feet together and place the hands on the floor underneath your shoulders. Gently engage the muscles from the hips down to the toes and lift your heart and upper body into Cobra. You can choose to hold this posture with Long Deep Breathing or Breath of Fire for 1 minute.

down and away as you inhale into Cow pose. As you exhale, release the head down, tuck the pelvis into the spine and arch the spine into Cat pose. Gently move between these two poses with a fluid breath for 3 minutes.

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Yoga for Inflexible People Improve mobility, strength and balance with this step-by-step starter programme 229 x 178 mm (7 x 9 in) 160 pp | 25,000 words Colour illustrations throughout AVAILABLE

For those intimidated by classes full of bendy people or who are struggling with a limited range of motion, this inspirational book breaks down yoga postures into beginner, intermediate and advanced stages and shows amazing before-and-after photos.

Max and Liz Lowenstein run the hugely successful Instagram account @inflexibleyogis that helps people learn how to achieve and progress yoga postures. Certified AcroYoga instructors, registered yoga teachers and dietitians, Max and Liz are influencers and well-known authorities on natural healing whose insights are followed on social media by over 2.3 million people worldwide. Max is an ACE-certified personal trainer with a Master’s in Clinical Nutrition. Liz has worked for over six years as a Nutrition Counsellor and over five years as a Clinical Dietitian. They are frequently featured in Cosmopolitan and Mantra (www. mantramag.com), on Dallas Morning News, Fox4 News and News8.

• Results-driven, goal-oriented programme aimed at people who thought they could never practise yoga. • Presents before-and-after images from media-friendly couple Max and Liz’s inspirational Instagram account. • Stages are all illustrated and annotated to show the exact progression of each pose from beginner to advanced through the use of straps, blocks and other accessories. •

The extensive health benefits of each posture is given and Next Level tips offer extra ways to enhance the pose.

W: inflexibleyogis.com : @inflexibleyogis B OAT P O S E Creating the shape of a ship and its sails, the boat pose builds core strength as well as working the deep hip flexors. It also helps to relieve back problems by stretching the spine and improving posture, and enhances concentration and balance.

COBRA POSE The cobra pose opens the heart and chest while strengthening the back muscles. It prepares your body for deeper backbends and can help to reverse the effects of hours spent hunched in front of a computer. It also tones the glutes and strengthens the arms.

1 Begin in a sitting position with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor.

BEGINNER

2 Keep your spine long.

INTERMEDIATE

Use your back muscles to stop yourself pushing down into your hands and shoulders

1 Begin as before. 1 Lie on your stomach on the floor. 2 Place your palms on the floor next to your ribs with your fingertips in line with the front of your shoulders. 3 Hug your elbows to your sides. 4 Press your palms firmly into the floor and begin to lift your chest. 5 Maintain a long, neutral neck; try not to force your head back.

7 Extend your legs back and keep them engaged. 8 Engage your back muscles to lift your chest off the floor; put little weight in the fingertips. 9 Inhale to lengthen your spine; exhale to lift your chest further off the floor.

2 Press your palms into the floor and lift up your chest; slowly straighten your arms. 3 Keep your legs engaged, and your shoulders away from your ears. 4 Inhale to lengthen your spine; exhale to press into your hands and open your chest further.

3 Lift your heels off the floor and squeeze your ankles and knees together.

6 Keep your shoulders away from your ears. 114

Keep your legs engaged

2 With your feet hip-width apart or more, bend one knee at a time towards your head. 3 Bend both knees at the same time and press down into your hands, reaching for your head. 4 Inhale to lengthen your spine; exhale to press into your hands. 5 To release, straighten your legs and lower yourself slowly to the floor.

INTERMEDIATE

ADVANCED

7 Slowly release back to your starting position.

Maintain the shape of your upper body

Bring your torso towards your thighs

Keep your shoulders down Keep your spine long and extended

5 Release as before.

1 Begin as before and come to cobra pose.

BEGINNER

6 Balance on your sit bones.

4 Allow your torso to tilt back slightly, but keep your spine long and extended.

10 To release, lower yourself to the floor, keeping your torso long.

Maintain a long, neutral neck and keep your shoulders down

5 Use your hands to grab underneath your knees, roll your shoulders back and draw your shoulder blades down your spine.

CORE STRENGTHENERS

Squeeze your knees and your ankles together

1 Begin as before.

2 Use your hands to grab underneath your knees and slowly bend your knees so your shins are parallel to the floor without losing the shape of your upper body.

2 Use your hands to grab underneath your knees, then pull your knees into your chest. Bring your torso as close to your thighs as possible and begin to straighten your legs.

3 Roll your shoulders back and draw them down your spine.

4 Balance on your sit bones.

5 Slowly release back to your starting position.

CORE STRENGTHENERS

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ADVANCED

Tilt your head back slowly and engage your core

Start by bending one knee at a time Make sure your fingertips are in line with the front of your shoulders 94

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Backlist Hildegard of Bingen’s Holistic Health Secrets Natural remedies from the visionary pioneer of herbal medicine Mélanie Schmidt-Ulmann Learn natural-health wisdom from twelfth-century German Benedictine abbess Hildegard of Bingen, widely regarded as one of the true pioneers of holistic medicine and natural healing. AVAILABLE Hardback 227 x 165 mm (6½ x 9 in) | 144 pp

Sleep Well Everything you need to know for a good night’s rest Dr Chris Idzikowski This in-depth look at sleep, including all the most recent scientific developments, will help improve your sleep, health and quality of life. Includes a 20-day Sleep Diary and questionnaire to help you analyze your sleep patterns.

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Yoga of Light Awaken chakra energies through the triangles of light Pauline Wills A brand-new concept in yoga, this technique increases the intake of light into your physical body and enables mind and body cohesion via energizing chakra connections.

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6. FENNEL Fennel is one of the hot vegetables recommended by Hildegard. She also considered it to be an indispensible medicinal plant. ‘In whatever form it is consumed, it makes us happy, brings the body a pleasant warmth and good perspiration, and facilitates digestion,’ wrote Hildegard. Fennel does, in fact, have a very positive eﬀect on the digestive process, and this has since been scientifically demonstrated: by stimulating the production of bile, it helps digest fats. With its rich mineral content – especially potassium – fennel also helps lower blood pressure and promotes the excretion of water through the urinary tract. It has diuretic and draining properties due to its water and fibre content. Furthermore, it is rich in antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic compounds, which are particularly helpful in easing period-related pains. In Hildegardian nutrition, fennel can be eaten raw or cooked. You can prepare it as a salad, soup or enjoy it as a sautéed vegetable. Like fresh fennel, fennel seeds also have digestive properties. You can take them as a herbal tea (see opposite), or chew a teaspoon of fennel seeds every morning on an empty stomach.

Stimulates the production of bile

Eases period-related pains

Promotes the excretion of water through the urinary tract

Helps lower blood pressure

FENNEL TEA An infusion is the simplest way to get all the benefits from this plant. Method: Place 1 teaspoon of crushed fennel seeds into one cupful of water. Bring to a boil and let it infuse covered for 10 to 15 minutes before straining. Drink before meals or an hour afterwards.

CAUTION! • Fennel in any form is not recommended in cases of hormone-dependent cancer (breast cancer, cancer of the ovaries or the uterus) because of its oestrogenic properties (it stimulates oestrogen production). • For the same reason, do not consume more than 7g (¼ oz) of fennel seeds per day.

Rich in antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic compounds

Helps digest fats

68 HILDEGARDIAN NUTRITION

THE TEN KEY FOODS 69

Hildegard of Bingen’s Holistic Health Secrets 28

how to measure sleep

The sleep-awake ruler The ruler is divided up into two 12-hour lengths. This is because displaying 24 hours on one ruler on one piece of paper is difficult and the print may be too small for an elderly person to read. One ruler is for measuring, recording and displaying sleep during the night and the other one is for the day (see below). The rulers are based on the 24-hour clock, so 1:00 pm becomes 13:00, 10:00 pm becomes 22:00 and so on. The night ruler starts at 21:00 and finishes at 09:00, while the day ruler starts at 09:00 and finishes at 21:00. In order to record significant sleep events we need to use some symbols. These are shown in the sleep key on the page opposite. The first ruler (see page 29) shows what could be described as a normal night’s sleep. The sleeper goes to bed around 22:45 and within a few minutes tries to go to sleep; falls asleep quickly, again within a few minutes; sleeps for around 7½ hours; wakes up, stays in bed for a few minutes, decides not to return to sleep and gets up. The second ruler (see page 29) also shows a completed sleep ruler, but for someone who is having great difficulties with sleep. The sleeper goes to bed about 22:00, but does not try to sleep until 23:00. They then take nearly an hour to fall asleep, but wake up again after about 1½ hours. Half an hour later, they manage to get back to sleep, but it is a restless and disturbed sleep. Eventually, the sleeper settles down, but wakes up

A normal night’s sleep Go to bed

Switch off

Wake up

Fall asleep

Get up

Refreshing sleep

A difficult night’s sleep Go to bed

Switch off

Fall asleep

Wake up

Wake Abandon up sleep

Get up

Troubled sleep

Night ruler

Sleep key Go to bed (with the intention to sleep) Switch off

Day ruler

Fall asleep

Wake up

Tranquil and quiet sleep

Abandon sleep

Broken, wakeful sleep

Get up

earlier than they had hoped. They stay in bed for another hour before giving up trying to sleep, but remain in bed anyway before getting up an hour later. By the end of this book, you will understand many of the reasons why this person’s sleep is so disturbed. Finally, the sleep rulers need to have additional notes to try to assess what factors are disturbing sleep. A few are listed on the next page. A more comprehensive list and discussion are found in the diary section (see pages 76–8). Now that the rulers have been introduced, they can be used to increase the precision of my description of sleep-awake mechanisms. The sleep onset diagram

Sleep Well

NAVASANA (Boat posture) Sit on the floor with your legs stretched out in front of you. Place both hands on the floor beside you. Recline the trunk of the body back, while simultaneously raising your legs from the floor to an angle of 30–35 degrees. Your head should be in line with your feet. Now extend your arms out straight in front of you. If you find this difficult, an easier way to accomplish this posture is to place the back of your head against a wall, then raise your legs and extend your arms. This posture works with the base chakra.

Two main triangles of light are formed on each side of the body with this posture. The first is between the base chakra and the minor chakra situated on the sole of the left foot and the minor chakra halfway along the left clavicle bone. A similar triangle is formed on the right side of the body.

The second triangle is formed with the base chakra and the crown chakra and the minor chakra on the sole of the left foot. The same triangle is formed on the right side of the body, with the minor chakra situated on the sole of the right foot. Work with these triangles (and all others in this chapter) as described for Trikonasana.

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Yoga of Light 59

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6 Essential Oils You Can’t Do Without The best aromatherapy oils for health, home and beauty and how to use them Danièle Festy Essential oils possess hard-working properties that provide effective natural remedies. In this easy-to-follow guide you will find 300 amazing remedies and solutions using just six key oils for all your health and beauty concerns, as well as ideas for the home and garden. AVAILABLE Paperback 229 x 178 mm (7 x 9 in) | 128 pp

The Ketogenic & Hypotoxic Diet Lose weight and improve health with this low-carb, high-fat, anti-inflammatory plan Olivia Charlet This nutrition plan shows you how to get started on a gentle, antiinflammatory, fat-burning diet that is gluten- and dairy-free. It features key foods and their benefits, creative recipes, meal plans and tailored programmes for specific goals. AVAILABLE Paperback 229 x 178 mm (7 x 9 in) | 128 pp

Natural Painkillers Relieve pain with natural remedies and exercises Dr Yann Rougier & Marie Borrel From a mild headache to crippling arthritis, pain is part of many people’s everyday experience. But there is a natural alternative to pharmaceutical medication. This essential handbook to potent natural medicine is a painkilling arsenal for combating a huge range of common ailments.

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LAVENDER THE SUPREME ESSENTIAL OIL

Its name alone evokes fields of glorious purple in the French region of Provence between Drôme, Mount Ventoux, Luberon, and the canyon of Verdon. Here, to the sound of cicadas, lavender exudes the fragrance so highly prized by the great perfumers. The familiar aroma is also widely used – perhaps overused – by industrial manufacturers but often in a synthetic form which does nothing for health or well-being. The true essential oil of lavender is something quite different – almost a cure-all, given the many different conditions it can treat. From head to toe, it heals, pampers, destroys germs, relaxes, tones, and purifies. It is the most versatile of all essential oils, the one which relieves a multitude of problems. It has another asset, too. Unlike other essential oils, it can be applied directly to the skin without being mixed with a carrier oil. It's also safe to use (in various forms) with pets, too. As a further bonus, this supreme essential oil can also help you look after your home. Its antibacterial action makes it a miracle product for bathrooms and toilets, and when mixed with vinegar, it creates a delightfully scented fabric conditioner for your laundry.

BENEFITS

• Regulates the nervous system • Antispasmodic, relaxing • Soothes, calms, antidepressant • Antiseptic and wound-healing

APPLICATIONS

Lavender Oil

BEAUTY CARE

• It soothes skin irritation and a dry, itchy scalp. • It tones and softens skin. • It treats acne. • It is suitable for all skin types – it restores the skin’s balance. • It is especially good for treating sensitive skin.

FOR MIND AND BODY

• It has an anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect, helping to relieve disorders such as migraine, toothache, and stomach pain.

• It has antimicrobial and wound-healing properties, treating wounds and problems

PROFILE Botanical name Lavandula angustifolia, Lavandula officinalis, Lavandula vera Family Lamiaceae Origin South of France Plant part used Flower spikes Aroma Fresh, flowery, with a sweet hint of camphor, slightly minty

such as skin ulcers, burns, irritated skin, itchiness, and infectious or allergic dermatitis.

• It relaxes muscles, helping to relieve conditions such as cramp or contractures. • It alleviates the stinging pain and irritation of insect and animal bites.

IN YOUR HOME

• Its lovely, ‘clean’ fragrance can be used to freshen your laundry, cupboards, vacuum cleaner, shoes, and every room in the house.

• You can use its scent on writing paper. Like all essential oils, it isn’t greasy and doesn’t stain. Try pouring a few drops of essential oil onto a piece of fabric or paper. The next day there will be no visible trace.

Flavour Spicy, hot, and slightly bitter Principal biochemical constituents Monoterpenoids: linalol Esters: linalyl acetate

CAUTION Gentle, non-toxic lavender is a friend to all the family. Young children and even babies tolerate it perfectly. It can be used directly on the skin, in a spray, or ingested*. However, don’t forget the crook-of-the-elbow test (see page 8), as some people may be allergic to the essential oil.

16 YOUR 6 INDISPENSABLE ESSENTIAL OILS

LAVENDER 17

6 Essential Oils You Can’t Do Without The ideal ketogenic lunch

9 ketogenic lunch ideas

Whether you’ve decided to adopt a hypotoxic ketogenic

For a little variety, here are nine ketogenic lunch formulas to try.

breakfast or intermittent fasting every day or just once a week, the quality of your lunch is just as important.

Idea 1

Duck confit and ‘rice’ • Grated black radish with camelina oil • Duck leg confit • Cauliflower ‘rice’ (see page 114)

Idea 2

chicken-leeks • Organic chicken fillet or thigh • Leek fondue made with red palm oil

Idea 3

mixed salad • Salad made with endives, walnuts, pine nuts, avocado and cured ham

Idea 4

Seafood menu • Sardines or scallop carpaccio • Salad made with lamb’s lettuce, rocket, sprouted seeds, ground flaxseeds, flakes or chips of oily fruit and seeds, camelina and olive oils

Idea 5

vegetarian lunch • Broccoli steamed in coconut milk, sesame puree and poached eggs

Idea 6

Vegan lunch (living foods) • Sauerkraut (raw) and camelina oil • Avocado and lacto-fermented tofu with olives

Idea 7

Vegan lunch (living foods) • Avocado pesto with acai (see page 121) • Baby leaf salad (spinach, rocket, lamb’s lettuce) with pumpkin seeds, chia and shelled hemp seeds

Idea 8

Vegan spaghetti bolognaise (living foods) • Courgette spaghetti in tomato sauce with vegetable patties (see page 113)

Idea 9

Vegan pizza (living foods) • Keto-pizza (see page 117)

9 KETOGENIC LUNCH IDEAS 75

The Ketogenic & Hypotoxic Diet TWO HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES

CRAMPS

Homeopathic medicine recommends two remedies, the effectiveness of which in reducing the pain and inflammation caused by strenuous physical exercise has been noted for more than two centuries.

These sudden, involuntary and painful muscular contractions harden the muscle to the point it feels like wood. They can occur at rest or when you’re moving and their causes are various, for example excessive sweating, mineral deficiency or overexertion. The first thing to do is stretch the muscle in the opposite direction of the cramp (for example by flexing your foot if the cramp is in your calf muscle). The cramp will usually ease in less than a minute. If it doesn’t, there are some natural remedies that can help relieve it.

TRY IT!

• Obtain a tube of Rhus toxicodendron 9C and a tube of Arnica 5C. • Take 3 granules of each (at the same time) three times a day between meals. • Repeat until the pain has completely disappeared. MARINE MAGNESIUM

HOT CLAY POULTICES Here again, heat is used to accelerate the disappearance of muscle soreness. But clay also plays a vital dual role: it ‘attracts’ waste that clogs the muscle tissue and contributes to the soreness and it diffuses through the skin minerals that will strengthen the muscles.

Magnesium deficiency is very common in Western societies. Almost all of us suffer a nutritional deficiency of this essential mineral, which contributes to more than 200 enzymatic responses and is involved in the flow of information in the nervous system and the brain. Magnesium deficiency can result in cramps, so if you frequently suffer from them, even when you haven’t been involved in unusually strenuous physical activity, you would do well to take magnesium supplements.

TRY IT!

• Magnesium is available in many forms – in phials or as tablets, for instance. • Choose marine magnesium because it’s the easiest for the body to assimilate. • Follow the packet instructions as dosages vary depending on the product. Take it for at least three weeks and repeat every three months.

• In addition, increase your intake of magnesium-rich foods, such as algae, almonds, TRY IT!

walnuts, wholegrain rice, spinach, fish and seafood.

• Pour 6 tablespoons of powdered green clay (8–10 if muscle soreness is widespread) into a large bowl.

• Heat a little water in a saucepan. As soon as it begins to simmer, pour it very gradually into the clay, stirring with a wooden spoon.

• Stop stirring as soon as a paste forms: it should be neither too sticky nor too firm and should spread easily without running.

• Spread this paste on the sore muscle (be careful not to burn yourself: wait a

minute or two if the paste is too hot) and leave it to work for about 20 minutes. • Rinse in warm water. Repeat twice a day. • Repeat twice a day.

74 A PAIN-FIGHTING DIET

10 FOODS THAT RELIEVE PAIN 75

Natural Painkillers 61

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Scrummy Rice with Butternut Squash M A K E S 4 C H I L D P O RT I O N S

25 g/1 oz butter 50 g/2 oz onion, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, crushed 100 g/4 oz basmati rice 450 ml/16 fl oz boiling water 150 g/5 oz peeled butternut squash, cubed 3 ripe tomatoes (about 225 g/ 8 oz), skinned, deseeded and chopped 50 g/2 oz grated Cheddar cheese 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

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A simple but delicious rice dish with butternut squash and a fresh tomato and cheese sauce. Heat half the butter in a saucepan, add the onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened, then add the garlic and cook for a further 30 seconds. Add the rice and stir to coat it in the butter. Pour over the boiling water, cover with a lid and cook for 8 minutes over a high heat. Stir in the chopped butternut squash, reduce the heat and cook, covered, for a further 12 minutes or until all the water has been absorbed. Meanwhile, melt the remaining butter in a small pan, add the chopped tomatoes and sauté for 2–3 minutes. Stir in the cheese until melted, then add the cheese and tomato mixture to the rice and stir it through. Serve with steamed broccoli florets or Cauliflower in Panko Breadcrumbs (see page 58).

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