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And a dog called Fig : solitude, connection, the writing life / by Humphreys, Helen,1961-author.;
Includes bibliographical references."Poet and novelist Helen Humphreys's And a Dog Called Fig, a meditation on the benefits of dogs to the creative life, including the dogs of well-known writers from history, portraits of all the dogs from the author's life, and the arrival and raising of her new puppy"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Humphreys, Helen, 1961-; Authors, Canadian; Authorship; Dog owners; Dogs.; Human-animal relationships.;
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A Palace Near the Wind. by Jiang, Ai.;
'A Palace Near the Wind' is a science-fantasy novella that follows a young woman seeking to save her family and her home, and is a devastating meditation on the destruction of the natural world for the sake of an industrial future. Ai Jiang lives in Toronto, ON. #diversity.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; FICTION / Asian American; FICTION / Fantasy / Dark Fantasy; FICTION / Science Fiction / Apocalyptic & Post-Apocalyptic;
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The creative vegetable gardener : 60 ways to cultivate joy, playfulness, and beauty along with a bounty of food / by Trimble, Kelly Smith,author.;
"With The Creative Vegetable Gardener, lifestyle editor and master gardener Kelly Smith Trimble encourages readers to widen their focus, be playful, and imagine a vegetable garden that reflects their own unique aesthetic and offers a meditative sanctuary as well as a source of fresh, homegrown food"--
Subjects: Vegetable gardening.;
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When antidepressants aren't enough : harnessing the power of mindfulness to alleviate depression / by Eisendrath, Stuart J.,1948-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."A guide to Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy as a treatment for major depressive disorder, written by a Professor Emeritus of psychiatry at the University of California San Francisco; includes meditation and visualization exercises to help readers manage the negative thoughts that cause and accompany depression"--
Subjects: Depression, Mental; Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy.;
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Being the change : live well and spark a climate revolution / by Kalmus, Peter.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Waking up -- Beyond green -- Global warming : the science -- Global warming : the outlook -- Growth always ends -- Our mindset -- Trailheads into the wilderness -- Like to bike -- Leaving fossil fuel -- Slow travel -- Meditation, a foundation of change -- Reconnecting with Mother Earth -- Opting out of a broken system -- Collective action -- Community -- Love."How a climate scientist and suburban father cut his climate impact down to one tenth the US average and became happier because of it. Being the Change merges science, spirituality, and practical knowledge to offer a deeply optimistic message: living without fossil fuels is not only possible, it can be better."--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Sustainable living.; Climatic changes;
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Spellbound : modern science, ancient magic, and the hidden potential of the unconscious mind / by Lieberman, Daniel Z.,1964-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Drawing on the work of Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung, and with deep dives into what we can learn from ancient mystical traditions from alchemy to numerology to meditation, Spellbound weaves together ancient magical traditions, psychological research, and the latest neuroscientific discoveries, in order to bridge the gap between the conscious and unconscious mind"--
Subjects: Cognitive neuroscience.; Consciousness.; Neuropsychology.; Psychology.; Science and magic.; Subconsciousness.; Subliminal perception.;
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Yumi and the nightmare painter / by Sanderson, Brandon,author.; Chen, Aliya,illustrator.;
"Yumi comes from a land of gardens, meditation, and spirits, while Painter lives in a world of darkness, technology, and nightmares. When their lives suddenly become intertwined in strange ways, can they put aside their differences and work together to uncover the mysteries of their situation and save each other's communities from certain disaster?"--
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Novels.; Imaginary places; Magic; Man-woman relationships; Survival;
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Personal shopper [videorecording] / by Assayas, Olivier,film director,screenwriter.; Bouaziz, Sigrid,actor.; Eidinger, Lars,1976-actor.; Stewart, Kristen,1990-actor.; Métropole Films Distribution,film distributor.; Mongrel Media,film distributor.;
Kristen Stewart, Lars Eidinger, Sigrid Bouaziz.This evocative character study tells the story of a young American fashion assistant and spiritual medium who is living in Paris and searching for signs of an afterlife following the sudden death of her twin brother. A chilling meditation on modern modes of communication and the way one mourn those they love.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Feature films.; Future life; Grief; Women mediums; Twin brothers;
For private home use only.
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Crystal intentions : practices for manifesting wellness / by Innate, Lune,author.; Matthews, Araminta Star,author.;
"An approach to various methods of Self-Care & Healing Arts with a primary focus on utilizing Crystals and Gemstones to assist an individual through their unique needs and interests. This book is written with the intention to serve both as introduction and expansion on the methods of working with Gemstones, Meditation, and the Development of the Self."--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Crystals.; Crystals; Precious stones;
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Stressed out! : solutions to help your child manage and overcome stress / by Richey, Mary Anne,1947-; Forgan, James W.;
Includes bibliographical references and Internet addresses.Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- Principles of stress. Put stress on your parenting agenda -- Stressed, anxious, or both? -- Helpful versus harmful stress -- Perception of stressors -- Minimize negative stress -- Stress is everywhere. Stress in school -- Stress in the community -- Stress in the family -- Stress busters. Protection from stress -- Yoga, mindfulness, and meditation -- Seeking a happy, balanced life -- Conclusion -- References -- About the authors.LSC
Subjects: Stress in children.; Child rearing.; Parent and child.;
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