Arts and Culture

The mysteries of the Black Madonna can be traced to pre-Christian times, to the ancient devotion to Isis, the Earth Goddess and the African Mother, to the era when God was not only female, but, also, black. Sacred sites of the Black Madonna are still revered in Italy and, as Alessandra Belloni reveals, the shamanic healing traditions of the Black Madonna are still alive today and just as powerful

Relax and De-Stress är den förstaskivan i en helt ny serie medklassisk musik i urval. Njut avnoggrant (och vetenskapligt)utvald musik som med sin mjukhetoch skönhet hjälper dig att släppafysiska och psykiska spänningar.

Quirk's Amazing Magical Wonder Deck charmed more than 100,000 would-be magicians with its gorgeous design and fiendishly clever card tricks. Now these same readers can experience a complete course in magic with Mysterio's Encyclopedia of Magic and Conjuring-available this October in an extremely affordable $16.95 paperback edition. Here are illustrated step-by-step instructions for rope tricks,

A comprehensive guide to the art of belly dancing • Covers the origins, mythology, and history of the Middle Eastern dance, including its physical and mental health benefits • Contains practical instructions with easy-to-follow photographs • Includes recipes for perfumes, cosmetic creams, and food from the Middle East Belly dance is pure sensuousness and has enchanted humans sin

As infants and children we use our vocalizations to express our needs and emotions. As we grow older these vocalizations become confined to language. The suppression of emotional sounds because they may be considered childish or undignified is quite commonplace in the West. Yet when done with vigour the sounds made by laughing groaning humming keening and sighing hold within them great power for h

Japa - the repeated chanting of a mantra - is an age old Hindu technique to help you become attuned with the planets and their ruling deities and thereby create peace and prosperity in your life. On this CD the noted Tantric scholar Harish Johari chants the mantras associated with the Sun and the Moon 108 times the preferred number of repetitions. Using this CD you will not only hear mantras inton

What we hear, and how we process it, has a far greater impact on our daily living than we realise. From the womb to the moment we die we are surrounded by sound and what we hear can either energise or deplete our nervous systems. It is no exaggeration to say that what goes into our ears can harm us or heal us.Joshua Leeds - a pioneer in the application of music for health, learning and productivit

· Includes over 200 reproductions of Grey's artwork, including many never-before-reproduced paintings· Contains spectacular photos of Grey's collaboration with the cult band TOOL plus his worldwide live-painting performances· Offers Grey's reflections on how art evolves consciousness with a new symbology of the Networked SelfRevealing the interwoven energies of body and soul, love and spirit that

· Reveals how a hierarchy of initiates, evolved spiritual intelligences and devas actively influenced the musical compositions of geniuses to transmit great truths through music· Explores the influence of the classical composers Bach, Handel, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Chopin, Schumann, Wagner and Strauss - from Beethoven's influence on the creation of psychoanalysis to Chopin's musical influence on

"A 'must have' in the design arsenal."—Cat Normoyle, Professor of Graphic Design, East Carolina University "Provides enough thinking techniques to break out of even the worst creative rut."—Creative Woman's Circle Legendary designer Ellen Lupton demystifies the creative process in another essential graphic design book. Graphic Design Thinking explores a variety of techniques to stimulate fresh t

This fully illustrated, comprehensive workbook is designed primarily for homeowners, renters, architects, and business owners who want to put feng-shui to practical personal use—to choose a home, build a house, select an office, or find a retail space. Real estate agents, interior designers, and architects will also find it useful as a reference manual. The text and exercises proceed in syst

Making art, says Peter London, is a perfect vehicle for recovering our lost sense of unity with Nature. When we draw closer to Nature through art, we simultaneously draw closer to our Selves, and thereby enjoy a richer, more authentic creativity and a deeper, fuller life. Through exercises, theoretical reflections, poetic meditations, and stories, London presents an innovative approach to creativi

Movies are the most electrifying communications medium ever devised and the natural conduit of inspiring ourselves to look into the eternal issues of who we are and why we are here. So says film executive Stephen Simon, producer of more than thirty films, including Somewhere in Time and What Dreams May Come. Simon illuminates for the first time, with humor, energy, and passion, this emerging ca

A Must-Have Guide for Investigating the Paranormal Have inexplicable spheres and fogs ever ruined any of your photographs? If you discarded them, thinking dirt on the lens or camera glitches were to blame, you may want to retrieve them and reconsider. These spheres and fogs may be paranormal light forms. Light forms are mentioned in literature on angels, aliens, UFOs, ghosts, crop circles, nea

This autumn the long-awaited feature film adaptation of the sensational bestseller The Celestine Prophecy will be hitting movie screens nationwide. Written by James Redfield and produced by Barnet Bain Oscar-winning producer of What Dreams May Come the film version of The Celestine Prophecy is certain to re-ignite interest in all of Redfield's work. THE CELESTINE PROPHECY: THE MAKING OF THE MOVIE

Discover the esoteric power of the mandala with 30 relaxing and creative art activities. Talented artist Valentina Harper opens up a world of sacred circles in this inspiring coloring book for grown-ups. You don t need to have the skills of an artist to personalize these rich, intricate drawings. Valentina Harper offers valuable tips on her distinctive, easy-to-learn patterning techniques. And as

An inexpensive source of inspiration and striking graphics for art and craft projects, this compilation features more than 175 authentic, royalty-free motifs: sinuously intertwined patterns, mythological animals, dragon-slaying heroes, much more.

Embark on a coloring journey through some of the most iconic cities around the world led by the enchanting folk art of Eric Dowdle. Folk artist Eric Dowdle is well-known for his brightly colored paintings of famous cities and landmarks from around the world. These coloring pages created from his intricately detailed artwork lend themselves perfectly to armchair travelers, coloring enthusiasts, a

Embark on a coloring journey through the iconic skylines and landmarks of the USA led by the enchanting folk art of Eric Dowdle. Folk artist Eric Dowdle is well-known for his brightly colored paintings of famous cities and landmarks from around the world. These coloring pages created from his intricately detailed artwork lend themselves perfectly to armchair travelers, coloring enthusiasts, and

An abundantly illustrated guide providing the tips, tools, and knowledge that fashion enthusiasts need in order to design and express one-of-a-kind creations

People of different skill levels and backgrounds find themselves drawn to the beauty and creativity of fashion design for a variety of reasons, including the growing t