Herbs -
The complete and practical guide to growing and using herbs, in the
garden, around the home and in the kitchen. A-Z of herbs: a
comprehensive full-color identification guide to over 90 herbs, complete
with a herb-by-herb guide to their uses. Cultivating herbs: packed with
expert advice on planting, growing, and harvesting herbs, indoors in pots
as well as in the garden. Making use of herbs: easy to follow recipes for
everything from cooking with herbs to making your own natural beauty
preparations, plus inspirational ideas for aromatic decoration around the
home.
Jade Britton
Home Herbal
Remedies: A Holistic Guide to Understanding and Treating Common Ailments With Herbs -
is a comprehensive holistic guide to understanding and treating
ailments with herbs. From gathering and buying herbs to preparing
and applying them, the book will show you the various methods of
administering herbal remedies and their benefits. A section on the
different systems of the body describes the basic anatomy, location, and
function of each area as well as the ailments that may affect it. Specific herbal remedies and methods of application are suggested so that
you can safely treat a whole range of problems.
Timothy Coffey
History and
Folklore of North American Wildflowers -From the introduction: "Why
another book on wildflowers, their history, edibility and herbal uses? ...
As a reviewer of botanical and herb books for five periodicals, I have
read or at least carefully perused nearly every new title in the field
published in the last 10 years. I am also an avid book collector and
have specialized in gathering titles on the uses of American wildflowers
and woody plants. At one time or another, I have seen about every
book published on wildflowers in America and their uses - or so I thought.
Then I had the pleasure to read Timothy Coffey's book The History and
Folklore of North American Wildflowers. He has dug deeper into the
literature, beyond the often-repeated quotes so typical of many plant
books. Not only is this compilation unique, but it is also
comprehensive, covering about 700 species of wildflowers."
Scott Cunningham
Magical
Herbalism: The Secret Craft of the Wise - In Magical Herbalism,
certain plants are prized for the special range of energies - the
vibrations, or powers they possess. Magical Herbalism unites the
powers of plants and man to produce, and direct, change in accord with
human will and desire. ... This book includes step-by-step guidance
to the preparation of herbs and to their compounding in incenses and oils,
sachets and amulets, simples and infusions, with simple rituals and spells
for every purpose.
Cunninghams
Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs - In ancient times plants were gods
and goddesses; spirits and magicians lived within gnarled oaks and
whispered from flowers. Our ancestors discovered the forces present in
plants and harnessed them to improve their lives. Today the weeks and
wildflowers that grace our cities and wildernesses, the ornamental and
food plants in our gardens, even common house plants still possess
incredible powers. Magical herbalism is the use of these powers.
Sophia
Delza
T'ai
Chi Ch'uan: Body and Mind in Harmony- T'ai Chi Ch'uan is a
system of activating the body for the development of physical, emotional
and mental well-being that produces a feeling of satisfaction and a sense
of tranquility that Western exercises do not give. This in itself
may not sound unusual since many exercises so promise, but what is unique
in this case is the technical method, with its form and spirit, which
promotes this desirable state. The technique of T'ai Chi Ch'uan is based
not only on a physical method, but also on an emotional and mental
attitude, from which a state of awareness, calmness and concentration
evolves.
Sarah Garland
The Herb Garden -
A complete illustrated guide to growing scented, culinary and
medicinal herbs in a beautiful garden setting. Provides detailed
instructions for building and maintaining walls, herb paths and lawns,
hedges and arbors. Gives invaluable guidance on choosing herbs to suit
different situations, from dry stony ground to damp shade. Includes 250
full-color photographs and illustrated designs for a wide range of herb
gardens that can be adapted to suit small or larger areas.
Mrs. M. Grieve
A Modern Herbal
Vol. I - Botany and medicine came down the ages hand in hand
until the seventeenth century; then both arts became scientific, their
ways parted, and no new herbals were compiled. The botanical books ignored
the medicinal properties of plants and the medicinal books contained no
plant lore. The essence of a herbal was the combination of traditional
plant lore, the medicinal properties of the herbs, and their botanical
classification. From the time of Discorites down to Parkinson in 1629 this
herbal tradition was unbroken. Culpeper's popular herbal was
discredited with scientific people because it was astrological. ... This
Volume is the result of the arrangement and editing of the vast quantity
of material accumulated by Mrs. Grieve. It covers herbs from A - to - H.
Asian Health
Secrets: The Complete Guide to Asian Herbal Medicine - This book
will show you how to assess your overall health and improve your vitality
and immunity to illness. It also offers specific treatments for
individual problems and goals, such as: teas that reduce fat and
cholesterol, spices that relieve colds, fatigue, asthma, arthritis, and
headaches, natural remedies for PMS, help for fertility problems and
menopause, and many more.
William
Hylton, Claire
Kowalchik
Rodale's Illustrated
Encyclopedia of Herbs - Explore ALL the uses of more than 140
herbs. This book is a virtually endless source of useful information
and herbal know-how. Presented in an A-to-Z format, supplemented with easy
to use charts and lists, beautifully illustrated with drawings and color
photographs, it is the only book on herbs you ever need buy.
Elizabeth Murray
Cultivating
Sacred Space: Gardening for the Soul - Gardening is gratifying,
simply from experiencing the growth of flowering new plants as a result of
our hard work and steady care. But when gardening becomes a way to bring
the sacred into our lives - when we garden with intent, vision and a
better understanding of how each act in the garden can reflect and enhance
our everyday life - then we are creating environments that provide
spiritual well-being and nurture for the soul. Elizabeth Murray encourages
us to transform our own private gardens into places that satisfy our need
for the sacred, for play, for meditation, and for connecting with the
Earth.
Reader's Digest
The Magic and
Medicine of Plants - Offers you a world of pleasure and
knowledge. It is a portal to the endless variation of the plant
kingdom, a repository of the myths and legends surrounding even the most
inconspicuous plants, and an introduction to the fascinating world of
herbal medicine.
Howard
Reid
The
Way of Harmony - A guide to self-knowledge through the arts of
T'ai Chi Chuan, Hsing I, Pa Kua, and Chi Kung. This is the ultimate
practical guide to the soft martial arts -- classic Eastern exercise forms
which cultivate inner strength and vital energy and increase
self-knowledge. With clear step by step instructions and beautiful
illustrations, the book unvolds the mysters of T'ai Chi Chuan, Chi Kung,
Hsing I, and Pa Kua, setting them in their true context of a balance life
style based on the Oriental philosophy of natural harmony.
Phyllis Shaudys
Herbal Treasures:
Inspiring Month-By-Month Projects for Gardening, Cooking, and Crafts - Herbs
are treasures! The rich world of herbs blooms with exciting
possibilities, and in Herbal Treasures that world is lovingly and
thoroughly explored by author Phyllis Shaudys and many of her colleagues
actively involved in herbs. ... Each chapter presents a variety of
projects keyed to a different month, so that one can follow the book
through the year to find inspiring ideas for gardens, kitchens,
decorating, and gifts appropriate to the season.
Stephen Skinner
Feng Shui -
Feng Shui is the ancient Chinese art of tuning into the seasonal
changes, tides and vibrations of nature to bring health, wealth and good
fortune. This book will help you alter your environment, your home and
your life so that you feel at peace with yourself and the world around
you. Offering practical advice on how to improve and enhance each room of
your house, even your garden, reading and understanding Feng-shui will
lead you to positive changes and enhance certain aspects of your life
including marriage prospects, career opportunities, prosperity and luck.
DianeStein
Essential
Reiki - Reiki is an ancient and profoundly simple system of
"laying on of hands" healing derived from Tibetan Buddhism. In
the West, Reiki has been kept highly secret for many years.
Susan Weed
Healing Wise
(Wise Woman Herbal Series) "Weed's Healing Wise is an
intelligent exposition of the feminine intuitive mode of healing.
Especially important is her clear discernment of the difference between
the gentle Wise Woman way and other so called "alternative"
healing paths with their dualisms and dogma. I wish every healer in
the "new age" could incorporate this approach in his/her
work!" Vicki Noble
Jim
Wilson
Landscaping
with Herbs This richly illustrated gardening book
will give you information on using herbs for: borders, fragrance gardens,
edging, herbs in walls and pavings, kitchen herbs, harvesting and
preserving and creating beautiful landscapes.
Valerie Ann
Worwood
The
Complete Book of Essential Oils & Aromatherapy This
encyclopedic book contains, in practical and easy to understand form,
every conceivable use for essential oils and aromatherapy in everyday
life. The author, a practicing aromatherapist for more than 20 years,
unlocks the power of essential oils in over 600 original recipes, most
needing only a few essential oils. Unlike over the counter products,
the recipes you make yourself contain no harmful preservatives. Most basic
needs can be covered with just 10 essential oils.
