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The Art of Changing
Glen Park
'an admirable and important book, the implications are profound.' Sir George Trevelyan. The Art of Changing has established a fine reputation twice over: as one of the very best introductions to the Alexander Technique and as a unique exploration of its relationship with the human energy body. Glen Park begins by explaining Alexander's basic principles and then applies these principles to emotional, mental and spiritual dimensions. This classic work has sold over 25,000 copies and is now presented in a newly revised edition with additional photographs and diagrams, as well as updated drawings by Delia Hardy.

288pages (216 x 174 mm) £12.99

 
The Art of Changing, (Audio cassette)
Glen Park
Side one is a relaxation exercise based on Alexander Technique principles, as outlined in part one of the book 'The Art of Changing'. Side two is a guided visualisation based on material in both parts one and two of the book.
running time 30 minutes per side, £6.50 inc. VAT
 
The Art of Hand Analysis
Mir Bashir
A comprehensive exploration of the art of hand reading. The text carefully explores and explains the two methods of analysis: cheirognomy (the study of the shape of the hand) and cheiromancy (the interpretation of the lines of the hand). Mir Bashir considers the seven major lines, as well as treating in detail the wealth of minor and unusual marks and signs. This new edition of The Art of Hand Analysis contains over 400 illustrations, providing the reader with a visual encyclopaedia to accompany the authoritative text
192 pages (215 x 159mm) £9.99
 
The Art of Swimming, (Video)
Based on the book, The Art of Swimming, this is the first film to present the Shaw Method of Swimming which integrates swimming with the Alexander Technique. Filmed in beautiful locations around the Red Sea, the video explores the techniques needed to make swimming a truly joyful and creative experience. Also included in the 50 minute running time is an exclusive interview with David Wilkie.
£14.95 inc VAT
 
The Art of Swimming
Steven Shaw & Armand D'Angour
'Fascinating and inspirational . . . an eminently practical guide to swimming efficiently and with pleasure.' Time Out. The Art of Swimming has achieved unique status as a result of its striking and unusual perspective on on swimming. Using the Alexander Technique, the authors explore how creative interaction with water can profoundly transform your approach to swimming and produce impressive and sometimes spectacular results. Anatomical line drawings, underwater photographs and cartoons accompany the text. Over 10,000 copies sold.
168pages (234 x 154mm) £9.99
 
The Art of Running
Malcolm Balk & Andrew Shields
The Art of Running is based on the proven principles of the Alexander Technique, which encourage good use of the body and greater awareness of the way it functions.The authors show the reader how to achieve and maintain fitness without injury and how to overcome self-imposed limitations to enjoyable and successful running. Copiously illustrated, The Art of Running can transform both training and performance of novice and experienced runners alike.
144pages (216 x 174 mm) £9.99
 
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But What About Men? (After Women's Lib)
John H. Moore
Have men, who can feel threatened by modern empowered women, become redundant in their traditional roles? Now is the time for people to live and grow spiritually together, without being limited by sexual stereotyping.
224 pages (216 x 135mm) £6.95
 
Betrayal Of Trust
Vanessa Davies & Hilary Andrew
Women sexually abused as children are affected in every aspect of life. Problems include low self-esteem, physical symptoms, fear, sexual and relationship problems, psychiatric illness, even suicide. This book helps women understand and find healing and hope for the future.
228 pages (216 x 135mm) £7.99
 
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The Craft of the Novel
Colin Wilson
Can novel writing be taught? Or learnt? Is there a successful formula for the craft of the novel? Wilson's incisive investigation concludes that the novel is a thought-experiment, whose ultimate aim is the exploration of human freedom.
256 pages (216 x 135mm) £6.99
 
The Collected Writings of Edward Bach
(The Man Who Discovered Flower Remedies)
Edited by Julian Barnard.
An indispensable source book for users of the Bach flower remedies, containing all the writings of Edward Bach for the first time in one volume. An invaluable companion to The Healing Herbs of Edward Bach.
236 pages (202 x 138mm) £8.99
 
Cook Vegan (Healthy, Delicious and Simple to Prepare Recipes, Packed with Energy)
Richard Youngs
Here is vegan cookery fit for any menu. From soups and starters, through rice and pastas dishes, bakes, flans, burgers and asides, to salads, hot and cold puddings and pies, and finally bread and cakes, Cook Vegan has the recipe.
224 pages, line drawings, (215 x 159mm) £8.99
 
Curing Food Allergies and Common Illnesses
Alan Hunter
Medical science has been slow to acknowledge the importance of micro-organisms in causing disease, but their role can no longer be ignored. Alan Hunter explores how these disease-inducing organisms can be responsible for arthritis, depression, migraine, phobias, panic attacks and behavioural problems. This highly original book offers hope to millions of sufferers of chronic health problems by providing a comprehensive solution to the world-wide phenomenon of food allergy and intolerance.
192pages (216 x 159 mm) £8.99
 
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Discover Your Hidden Food Allergies
Alan Hunter
Foods to which you are allergic could be responsible for a wide variety of health problems. Allergic reaction can slow the metabolism, causing weight gain. Simple tests for low thyroid function and food allergies are described.
160 pages (216 x 135mm) £6.99
 
Discovery ! (Home Allergy Testing Kit)
Alan Hunter
Food Allergy Home Test Kit, Test's Foods to which you are allergic could be responsible for a wide variety of health problems. This allergy testing kit can pinpoint allergenic foods at a fraction of the cost of laboratory testing. Test yourself, your family and your friends with this re-usable kit. Includes copy of Discover Your Hidden Food Allergies.
160 pages (216 x 135mm) £29.99 inc VAT
 
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Essentials of Craniosacral Osteopathy
Ronald R. McCatty
"Readable and accessible…this book may well become the standard textbook for students and practitioners alike." - European Journal of Osteopathy. A textbook for teachers and students of osteopathy, kinesiology and chiropractic, and practitioners of natural medicine.
336 pages, fully illustrated (246 x 189mm) £45 Hardcover
 
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The Food Watch Cookbook
Honor J. Campbell
Over 300 recipes in this thoroughly revised, easier-to-use edition of the essential book for anyone who wants to avoid a particular food, has an allergy or is following a rotation diet. New symbols show which recipes are egg-free, grain-free, gluten-free, vegan, or yeast-free.
256 pages (216 x 135mm) £8.99
 
"Funny, You Don't Look Like a Diabetic!"
Janet Waterston
The book that shows people with Type I diabetes that life can be fulfilling, independent and fun. Considers psychological and emotional aspects, practical issues, common misconceptions, attitudes of others and the self-image of the person with diabetes.
224 pages (216 x 135mm) £7.99
 
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Handbook of the Aura
Laneta Gregory & Geoffrey Treissman
To understand the aura is to begin to understand our higher selves more fully. This practical book shows what the aura is, how feelings and intuitions can be related to it, and how proper auric analysis can perceive and forestall major health problems.
120 pages, colour illustrations (216 x 138mm) £7.99
 
Herbal Healing
Michael Hallowell
A Practical Introduction to Medicinal Herbs. Nature's medicine cabinet is perennially popular. Now there is the bonus of scientific approval. Includes description and use of 100 herbs; identification, collection and storage of medicinal plants; making herbal medicines; dosage tables; herbal medicines throughout the world's cultures.
224 pages, line drawings,(198 x 126mm), £5.99
 
The Healing Herbs of Edward Bach An Illustrated Guide to the Flower Remedies
Julian & Martine Barnard
"The very heart and soul of Bach Flower Therapy" - F.E.S., California. Describes and illustrates in full colour the 38 remedies chosen by Dr Bach as natural healers. Clear concise text includes plant preparation and location instructions.
336pp, colour & b/w illustrations, (216 x 138mm) £9.99
 
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Introducing Vegetarian Cookery
Alison Westcott
A cordon bleu cook takes the mystery out of vegetarian cooking, providing practical information on ingredients, their storage and preparation, how to balance proteins and ensure a nutritious and interesting diet.
192 pages, line drawings (216 x 135mm) £5.99
 
In Search of Nikola Tesla
 
Pioneer of electricity and rival of Thomas Edison, Tesla invented the induction motor and built the Niagara Falls Power Project. He died a recluse, claiming to have discovered an inexhaustible source of energy, transmittable without loss. A scientist investigates for the Canadian Government.
144 pages (216 x 135mm) £7.99
 
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The Kitchen Crew
Stephanie Lashford
"… a brilliant, fun, wholefood children's cookery book … an easy-to-read section on how food is digested … explains why proteins, vitamins, fibre, etc. are needed and where we can find them in a veggie diet … really useful." Greenscene.
"80 pages, colour & b/w illustrations (189 x 246mm) £2.99
 
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The Little Devils ­ Cards
Robert Warstone & Simon Buckstone
Illustrated by Ian Dicks
A revealing, safe and humorous way of looking at our shadow self. Each card in the unique pack features a negative emotion, such as greed, loneliness, anger, doubt or confusion, and suggests ways to put these powerful transformative energies to positive use.
Pack of 52 full-colour cards each (42 x 57mm) £5.99 inc VAT
 
The Little Devils ­ Counterpack
Robert Warstone & Simon Buckstone
Illustrated by Ian Dicks
A display box of 12 packs of these delightful cards, described above, for the price of 10. 12 packs.
£59.90 inc VAT
 
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Meditations Through the Year
Breitzter-Kings
Nature's cycle of the seasons in guided visualizations. "One of the loveliest books on visualization techniques I have ever seen" "Most delightful and helpful" "Wonderful attunement with nature" - Some readers' responses
96 pages, line drawings (153x144mm) £4.99 Hardcover
 
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The Overshadower
Sylvia Groves
In this moving novel, following his execution, triple murderer Richard Brett is re-born into the unpredictable Land of the Levels, where the soul may find new strengths through struggle, and memories of previous existences may re-surface, bringing enlightenment.
224 pages (198 x 126mm) £6.99
 
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Precision Therapy
Duncan McColl
A professional manual of fast and effective hypnoanalysis techniques. Shows how to initiate healing processes, free from the pitfalls of neo-Freudian, Ericksonian and similar outdated concepts. Each page is a script or prompt sheet that can be readily adapted.
224 pages, (234 x 156mm) £30.00 Hardcover
 
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Rescuing Brain Injured Children

Keith Pennock
"If you know a family with a handicapped child, make sure they read this" - John Cleese.
Brain injury need not be a life sentence. 'Hurt' children can make remarkable progress towards independence, as did the author's own daughter, in spite of being seriously impaired.
262 pages, 30 b/w photos, (234 x 153mm) £12.99
 
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Sign Here
Jane Paterson
Foreword by Peter Gabriel A professional graphologist interprets a fascinating selection of signatures, including those of monarchs, politicians, rock musicians, actors, criminals and sports people. Includes the effects of family occupation and lifestyle on signatures.
144 pages, 600+ facsimile signatures (234 x 156mm) £8.99
 
Surviving Motherhood (Coping with Postnatal Depression)
Maggie Comport
The causes and consequences of post-natal depression are dealt with sympathetically in this informative and practical book, which examines social as well as biochemical and hormonal factors, and emphasizes self-help and self-confidence.
336 pages (198 x 126mm) £6.99
 
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Tears: A Key to a Remedy
Peter Van Oosterum
Crying is a natural excretion process; tears held back can lead to a toxic build-up of negative energy and so to physical disease. This method harvests tears and processes them into a simple homoeopathic remedy to treat emotional and physical problems.
96 pages (216 x 138mm) £6.99