The second volume in the Aromatica series builds on the fundamentals found in Volume 1: Principles and Profiles. This comprehensive clinical text delves further into the different profiles of essential oils and the proper applications for physiological and psychological functions as well as energetic and Chinese Medicines.Packed with charts depicting different functions and methods of administration, and an extensive catalogue of 40 new essential oil profiles, this is an i...

Transform your suburban backyard into a joyful homestead by mastering duck care for fresh eggs and pest control. Whether you are craving self-sufficiency or seeking a relaxing outdoor hobby, this guide offers a warm, reassuring path to raising healthy poultry. Forget rural acreage; you can build a thriving flock right in your neighborhood without the mud or chaos.Imagine stepping outside each morning to the delightful waddles and gentle quacks of a happy, well-managed flock. By imp...

Discover the fascinating science of acoustics and learn how invisible sound waves shape your daily life and environment. Whether you are seeking a calm educational commute or unwinding with an evening walk, this friendly journey translates complex physics into engaging, relatable concepts. Demystify the vibrant echoes of city streets and the soothing rustle of forests without needing a background in mathematics.By blending mindful listening exercises with clear biological insights ...

Turn paralyzing anxiety into actionable courage with proven psychology for managing uncertainty and rejection. Whether you are feeling stuck in a daunting career transition or overwhelmed by daily social interactions, this calming, compassionate roadmap meets you exactly where you are. Stop fighting your nervous system and start rewiring it for resilience.You do not need to banish your insecurities to live an expansive, confident life. By embracing tiny, doable acts of bravery, you...

Transform your career and home life with proven self-help habits for conflict resolution and deep listening. Perfect for your morning commute, this focused audio experience tackles the emotional triggers and unspoken assumptions that quietly derail everyday interactions. Whether navigating remote workplace dynamics or connecting with a partner, these tools turn frustrating arguments into empowering dialogues.Instead of drowning in abstract psychological theory, you will learn to tr...

The first of two volumes, this is a comprehensive clinical text on the principles behind the clinical use of essential oils. It builds an important foundation for essential oil therapy and includes profiles of the most important 30 essential oils used in practice.This detailed and practical database of clinical experience of essential oil therapeutics takes a truly holistic approach, focussing on the psychological, the physiological and the energetic or Chinese medical aspects. Ski...

International businessman Peter Holmes à Court left the executive world and found himself living deep in rural France with only his seven-year-old twin girls for company.Peter was struggling as a single father in a foreign country - unsettled by the sudden move away from a traditional job, and completely baffled by the society around him. His only plan: to ride L'Etape du Tour, the challenging amateur leg of the Tour de France. In an effort to find some new friends...

John Paul II spoke of a feminine genius, using the phrase to describe the unique and positive contribution of women to relationships, the church, and society. What of men? There is considerable debate regarding the nature, roles, and responsibilities of men. What does the church have to say to a boy or young man searching for guidance in developing a genuinely Christian manhood? Or to parents, schools, and communities seeking to cultivate this in their young men? Or to the faithful seeking...

First published in 1983, French Planning in Theory and Practice (now with a new preface by the authors) provides the first detailed account since the late 1960’s of the French system of economic planning, and its relevance for other market economies. It offers an original and non-technical rationale for planning in a market system and examines the decline in French planning, at a time when the new government was attempting to extend the traditional planning system.The init...

The first comprehensive guide to the aquatic plants of the regionBeneath the surface of bodies of freshwater—springs, streams, rivers, ponds and lakes—there is a world of plants of great variety and beauty, a realm that is often poorly known and understood. Correctly identified, these plants can tell us much about the character and condition of the habitats in which they live. A collaboration of Danish, German, and British field botanists specializing in freshwater...

A richly illustrated identification key that makes an invaluable companion to Aquatic Plants of Northern and Central Europe including Britain and IrelandFeaturing more than 400 color illustrations, this succinct, fixed-layout ebook provides a handy identification guide to all of the region’s aquatic plants. The book’s dichotomous keys to botanical features makes it a perfect companion to the larger, comprehensive guide, Aquatic Plants ...

Though by profession a doctor (he coined the word anesthesia) Oliver Wendell Holmes (1809-1894) was one of the leading 19th century American poets and a member of the famous Saturday Club with Emerson, Longfellow and Lowell. 2009 is the 200th anniversary of his birth. Here are his major poems, including Old Ironsides and The Last Leaf in a rare audiobook collection read affectingly by Peter Marinker.