Lifestyle and Hobbies

In traditional Day of the Dead celebrations, sugar skulls are given as gifts to the living and adorn the altars of the deceased. The art of handcrafting sugar skulls and decorating them with colorful paint and sparkling embellishments has been passed down through generations of folk artists.

Inquisitive and often mischievous, crows are clever toolmakers that learn from one another. Research shows that crows fashion twigs into spears and hooks to access food and use road traffic for cracking tough nuts. Corvids also recognize individual humans and act differently around people they are familiar with—sometimes even leaving gifts for those who feed them.

From a before bed wind-down, to a pre-run stretch or and mood-boosting lunchtime workout, each step-by-step routine and pose is perfect for beginner yogis looking to advance, starting with simple poses which can be developed into more complex positions.Choose your workout to suit your mood and lay the cards out in front of your mat before following along with the poses.Choose from a range of short

Eyes In The Garden 500 Piece Puzzle from Galison features the colorful artwork of Lisa Congdon who is best known for her colorful drawings and hand lettering. The author of 8 books, she has worked with many brands and companies, such as Commes des Garçons, MoMA, Harvard University, Crate and Barrel, and more.

History of Hairdos 1000 Piece Puzzle from Galison features 24 well-known hair styles from 1870 to 1990, illustrated by Anne Bentley. Enjoy piecing together the Newport Knot, Crew Cut, Bouffant, Shag, Afro and more! Galison puzzles are packaged in matte-finish sturdy boxes, perfect for gifting, reuse, and storage.Galison uses continuous quality control checks during production to ensure there is vi

There is a benevolent force of energy available to guide your life, and it always has your best interests at heart. This energy is "grace. "When you open yourself to its influence, you'll begin to see the signs, symbols, and messages that are placed in your path to lead you in the right direction."" "Grace Cards" are a practical way of working with this Divine Energy. Close your eyes, ask a ques

Coloring mandalas—traditional, intricate circular designs—can be a meditative, relaxing, and creative practice for children and adults alike. Begin your journey to calm with this beautifully packaged book, which presents 92 mandalas for your drawing pleasure. Choose the colors you want and treasure, frame, and display the final art.

With 365 days of guidance, inspiration and positivity, this five-minutes-a-day journal can help you develop into 'the best possible you' using the pathways of positive psychology. Using science-backed research, this journal offers inspiring tips, prompts and exercises to guide you to long-term happiness and a fulfilling life. The book includes inspirational quotes and additional decorative borders

In PLANT INTELLIGENCE AND THE IMAGINAL REALM, Stephen Harrod Buhner reveals that all life forms on Earth possess intelligence, language, a sense of I and not I, and the capacity to dream. He shows that by consciously opening the doors of perception, we can reconnect with the living intelligences in Nature as kindred beings, become again wild scientists, nondomesticated explorers of a Gaian world j

This comprehensive guide to healing synthesizes the principles and practices of Hippocratic, Chinese, Ayurvedic, and Persian medicine, and includes the first English translation of one of the handbooks of Avicenna, whose writings have been classics in herbal and dietetic medicine for more than 1,000 years. Based on the philosophy that andquot;food is the best medicine,andquot; Avicenna's canon pro

This revealing text describes the exciting discovery and deciphering of the 5,000-year-old stone chambers and standing stones of pre-Celtic Ireland. At midwinter sunrise, Martin Brennan and his research partner observed a beam of light shining into the central chamber at Newgrange, illuminating a series of glyphs on the back wall. They went on to observe significant solar and lunar events at other

Egyptologist Stephen S. Mehler has spent over 30 years researching the answers to these questions: Was there a advanced prehistoric civilisation in ancient Egypt?; Who were the people who built the great pyramids?; Who carved the Great Sphinx?; Did the pyramids serve as energy devices and not as tombs for kings? Mahler believes the answers are 'Yes!' An indigenous oral tradition still exists in Eg

Hildegard of Bingen, a major twelfth-century mystic and prophet, began having divinely inspired visions at the age of six. These visions continued throughout her life and were the source of highly honoured information on healing through a multidimensional approach to the body mind emotions and spirit.Widely accepted by physicians and religious healers of her time, Hildegard's work was lost over th

Les E ´changes Malandreux — from the brilliantly esoteric mind of Edward Gorey — was originally published in 1984, an interactive flip book that has the potential to create thousands of different scenes (65,536 to be exact). This book is meant to be read by turning the upper and lower pages independently to create unique interactions between the droll, eccentric characters. Reprinted here in f

A Renaissance man of boundless imagination, Edward Gorey created more than 100 works, designed sets and costumes for theatrical productions, and had a profound affection for ballet, literature, film, and animals. In such masterworks as his opening credits for the PBS television series Mystery!, Gorey brought to life enigmatic, humorous tales from the laboratory of his mind, leaving his unique st

William Morris viewed his patterns as both an art form and a means of social commentary. In response to the industrial designs and manufacturing of the Machine Age, he created wallpapers and fabrics that boasted natural floral motifs and handmade craftmanship. His work and ideology were a leading inspiration for the Arts and Crafts movement. Playing card varnish and linen finish for a smooth s

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