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Witches, sirens and soothsayers is an intriguing historical, literary and cultural account of the strange and mysterious world of those potent women who have outraged, enchanted and inspired the world with their abilities to see into the future and to commune with the spirits; to heal and magic with their potions; to change the course of events with their allure. This book illustrates how witchcraft has manifested itself through history across all cultures, drawing parallels and differences between them. It explains how our perception of the witch has changed over time, investigates the fortune of women deemed to be witches and explains the practices of witchcraft today. Also containing eye witness sightings, poetry and prose on witches, from classical sources and Shakespeare onward, charms and riddles to ward off witches and profiles of goddesses witches who have been called on for their power.

Don't let age compromise beauty! Get youthful-looking skin, glossy hair, better posture, more energy, and a healthier heart with tips from 1001 Ways to Stay Young Naturally. Restore your youthful glow the natural way-all without surgery, drugs or expensive products. 1001 Ways to Stay Young Naturally profiles foods that increase life expectancy and reduce the risk of age-related disease. This eBook features recipes for natural skin, body, and hair care products and includes tips on how to build targeted exercise into your home and work life.

Getting fit can be daunting task, but it doesn’t need to take over your life. 1,001 Ways to Get in Shape gives you loads oflittle tips that you can work into your normal lifestyle, so you won’t have to find time to sweat it out at the gym every day. This book is not bossy or demanding or hard to maintain as many fitness regimes can be. The emphasis is onfun, and it contains an eclectic mix of ideas from everyday situations such as brushing teeth to avoiding the urge to snack or using a pedometer to track your activity level. Susannah Marriott is a freelance writer who specializes in complementary healthcare. She is the author of 18 books on how to keep body and mind in shape at every stage of life using yoga, spa treatments, and meditation; they have been translated into ten languages. She was natural health contributor to the magazine Total Makeover, her writing has appeared in magazines and newspapers including Weekend Guardian, The Times (UK), Zest, and Shape, and she has broadcast on BBC Radio 4. She teaches at the masters level in writing atUniversity College Falmouth. Susannah’s own way to stay in shape includesyoga (which she has taught for two years), coastal walking, swimming, and contemporary dance. But above all, she stays in shape by running around after her three young daughters.

The desire for a long, healthy and happy life is a universal one, yet society has a deep fear of ageing.The Longevity Bible offers an all-encompassing, holistic look at how the body ages - and what we can all do to age better. Discover: - How the ageing process works - and what you can do to enjoy a better quality of life as you grow older - What history, biology, Eastern philosophy, Western science and the findings of top medical experts and researchers can teach us about maintaining optimal health as we move through our lives - The important role that sleep, moderation, diet, a sense of purpose, connection, love and curiosity have in helping us to live well and live happily - That a longer life blessed with health and happiness is within reach!

Discover 1001 ideas for keeping your body and mind youthful. With timeless anti-ageing tips including healthy foods, exercises, and brain training, you can maintain your zest for all areas of life with simple daily changes. Packed with recipes and advice designed to help increase life expectancy and reduce the risk of age-related illness, this book will keep you looking and feeling youthful in both body and mind.

A practical companion for today's stressed-out men and women furnishes hundreds of unconventional, innovative, and unexpected activities and remedies for alleviating chronic stress, including an array of do-it-yourself therapies, homeopathic techniques, and more. Original. 15,000 first printing.

In all the noise of day-to-day living, it can be hard to know where to turn for those pearls of wisdom. Designed for people with little time to make the big changes needed to lead a more fulfilling lifestyle,Everyday Wisdom helps you to unlock your own potential, with a fresh inspirational thought, idea or exercise each day. Each one of these 365 beautifully designed pages offers a way to build knowledge about yourself and the world around you, as well as practical tips on exercise, diet, sleep and relaxation, and choice words from respected gurus. A pocketbook personal trainer that focuses your mind and challenges your perceptions, Everyday Wisdom offers bite-sized step-by-step solutions to finding and using your inner wisdom.

A compendium of home-spa treats for the bath and shower that provides the perfect retreat from our frantic modern lives.

Good ageing is about being increasingly resilient to the stuff life throws at us - change, loss, adversity - so we can process it in a way that keeps life feeling meaningful and satisfying, and we remain motivated to bounce back and try new things. What makes us resilient? An active life with a good diet and enough sleep, a sense of life-satisfaction and self-esteem, positive brain stimulation, satisfying human interaction and spiritual sustenance. The desire for a long, healthy and happy life is a universal one, yet society has a deep fear of ageing. Longevity offers an all-encompassing, holistic look at how the body ages - and what we can all do to age better. You'll discover that a longer life blessed with health and happiness is within reach by learning: - How the ageing process works - and what you can do to enjoy a better quality of life. - What history, biology, Eastern philosophy, Western science can teach us about maintaining optimal health. - The important role that a sense of purpose, connection, love and curiosity have in helping us to live well and live happily.