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 ...

Navigate the modern clash of censorship and civil liberties with an empowering, objective guide to your legal rights. Perfect for your daily commute or study sessions, this thought-provoking listen demystifies the rules governing protests, online debates, and workplace expression. Transform your frustration with confusing political news into confident civic engagement.Whether you are navigating heated campus controversies, questioning social media moderation, or expressing yourself...

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...

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...

Implement the LGTM stack for cost-effective, faster, and secure delivery and management of applications to provide effective infrastructure solutionsKey FeaturesUse personas to better understand the needs and challenges of observability tools usersGet hands-on practice with Grafana and the LGTM stack through real-world examplesImplement and integrate LGTM with AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes and tools such as OpenTelemetry, Ansible, Terraform, and ...

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 GUARDIAN BEST BOOK OF THE YEARA NEW STATESMAN BEST BOOK OF THE YEARA DAILY TELEGRAPH BEST BOOK OF THE YEARA NEW REPUBLIC BEST BOOK OF THE YEARA TIME MAGAZINE TOP 10 NONFICTION BOOK OF 2013From ambitious scientists rising above the clouds to analyse the air to war generals floating across enemy lines, Richard Holmes takes to ...

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.

Hope Deferred asks the question: How did Zimbabwe, a country with so much promise—a stellar education system, a growing middle class, a sophisticated economic infrastructure, a liberal constitution, and an independent judiciary—come so close to collapse? In their own words, Zimbabweans tell their stories of losing their homes, land, livelihoods, and families as a direct result of political violence. They describe being tortured in detention, firebombed at work, or beaten up or rap...