This guide advocates creating spiritual calm by following rather than fighting the rhythms of daily life. The feeling of being out of balance is a sign that there is movement in one's life, and the best thing to do is to follow that motion and to let natural flows take over. Simple habits and exercises, designed to locate love in each moment and to ease anxiety, are taught with humor and gentleness. Structured in an accessible and direct manner, these inspirational quotes are followed with...

Looking at the act of giving as a way to bring greater happiness into the life of the giver as well as the receiver, this insightful exploration challenges contemporary concepts of service. Offering simple and practical techniques for open-minded volunteering, a wealth of quotes, narratives, and reflective pieces seek to motivate and inspire. Encouraging an attitude of selflessness with positive and timely action, this thought-provoking guide posits that serving is a gateway to higher cons...

Ever wonder what life is like as a child of Zeus?Eight storytellers ... nine tales ... let the chaos begin!

This volume is the first-ever complete treatise on polymyxins and presents the most comprehensive and up-to-date reviews of all major research and clinical topics from chemistry, microbiology, pharmacology, clinical use, to drug discovery. All chapters were written by internationally leading researchers and clinicians in the field.It is our wish that readers discover the importance of polymyxin structure in relation to the mechanisms of activity, resistance and toxicity. We emphasi...

As the NATO Alliance enters its seventh decade, it finds itself involved in an array of military missions ranging from Afghanistan to Kosovo to Sudan. It also stands at the center of a host of regional and global partnerships. Yet, NATO has still to articulate a grand strategic vision designed to determine how, when, and where its capabilities should be used, the values underpinning its new missions, and its relationship to other international actors such as the European Union and the Unit...

A secret is hidden in a photo of a four-year-old child to be revealed safely in fifty years. In between, stories of the child's life depict themes of family relationships, lessons in feminism, struggles with racism, very often intertwined with spiritual events. She has only herself for protection on the way to adulthood. Any triumphs and disasters are all her own. The stories depict incidents of trauma, requiring courage, imagination and fortitude for survival. Finally, the wound is opened...

In 1816, the British government founded the Perth Military Settlement, to help address a number of issues it faced following the War of 1812. How to protect Upper Canada against future attack from the United States. How to demobilize vast numbers of soldiers. How to relieve conditions at home as industrialization began changing the way people lived and worked. Many of these early settlers carved out farms and villages in what is now Tay Valley township, west of Perth. They were followed by...

For most folks, a trip to the circus is a pretty harmless thing to do – so long as you remain in your seats to enjoy the show.But it wouldn’t be a good idea if you were to get involved with the acts and, for example, tried to help a monkey escape or you got involved with an escaped lion that hates monkeys……And then one of your pals wanted to leave home and join the circus.If anything like that happened, well, for sure there would be big trouble under the big top!And th...

Practical and profound, this guide to discovering a true self behind the "parts" played in everyday life presents the information and inspiration necessary to achieve fulfillment. Often taking a humorous perspective, this work is centered on a belief that the tools we use to deceive ourselves and others are the same tools we need to know ourselves better. Guided meditation is one of a series of practices at the center of this strategy that slowly brings into focus an awareness of life and ...

Looking at health from a holistic, multidimensional perspective, this reference seeks to provide a spiritual foundation for well-being that supplements traditional medical- and alternative-healing models. By exploring the concepts of health and disease from the inside out and breaking down the process into simple precepts that can be implemented at no cost, this guide presents techniques and practices that develop a greater awareness of the factors that impact health. An analysis of eight ...

Leading a more fulfilling life is made possible with this innovative guide that shows that rest is not just an action, but an attitude. The rush of the outside world can lead to stress and exhaustion, but when approached correctly, life can actually be lived in a relaxing and tranquil manner. A series of breathing meditations provided on the included audio CD demonstrate how to find the inner peace that ultimately leads to a proper state of rest. Not just calming and healthy, adequate rest...

Mentoring is a rewarding experience. You will play an active and invaluable part in the development of another person and further your own career at the same time. This concise book will take you step-by-step through the process and show you: how to become an effective mentor; what qualities, methods and processes are required; how to prepare yourself and the mentee; how to avoid the common pitfalls. Whichever sector you work in, this extremely practical book will clarify the whole mentori...