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Review "Judicious, sympathetic, and richly illustrated."--Art Newspaper  (Marina Warner Art Newspaper 20071205) "A rounded picture of the phenomenon. . . . Overall Harvey has done an excellent job in outlining how the three domains fed into the phenomenon of spirit photography, and how its fascination endures."—Tom Ruffles, Fortean Times  (Tom Ruffles Fortean Times ) "This book will fascinate readers with its photographs of spirit contact and spirit presence. If you want to look at ghosts on film, these 80 illustrations will more than satisfy your interest . . .  This is a journey through the surreal, an active and in-depth examination of the numerous myths and cultural history surrounding spirit photography. . . . For the general reader, those interested in the paranormal, or the experienced ghost hunter, this is an ideal book to have in the home library. . . . Literate, well-written, and highly entertaining are the three words to best describe this book by John Harvey. Highly recommended!"– Lee Prosser, Ghostvillage.com  (Lee Prosser GhostVillage.com ) "Harvey captures a modern technological zeitgeist, a literal ghost in teh machine that mixes and merges the mystical, the artistic, and the scientific. At once a primer on optical advances and art history, Photography and Spirit is also about religious devotion and the ways new visual technologies affect teh beliefs and behaviors of religious people."--Journal of the American Academy of Religion (S. Brent Plate Journal of the American Academy of Religion ) About the Author John Harvey is professor in the School of Art at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth.    

Review "Soon Evola will be an immovable object in the field of serious esotericism in the English-speaking world, as he already is for readers of Italian, French, and German. The Yoga of Power puts to shame those modern writers who have degraded Tantra to a subject for New Age sex manuals. To read his descriptions of the higher spiritual states is like watching a champion mountain-climber on a vertical glacier." ( Gnosis Magazine ) "This richly layered and exacting work will challenge and fascinate." ( MG, Napra Trade Journal ) Language Notes Text: English (translation) Original Language: Italian

About the Author Kesh Patel is an exercise and movement specialist, a registered nutritionist and lecturer in clinical sports therapy. He is also the founder of the wellness clinic Origin: Health, which specialises in innovative functional and corrective exercise solutions for rehabilitation and performance.

Amazon.com Review The Fat Flush Fitness Plan, written by a powerhouse team, offers Joanie Greggains' detailed exercise program, designed to complement Ann Louise Gittleman's The Fat Flush Plan. Gittleman is a high-profile nutritionist, frequently featured in the media. Veteran fitness expert Greggains, author of Fit Happens, hosted television's long-running "Morning Stretch" and leads 15 workout videos. Greggains emphasizes low-impact aerobics, weight training, stretching, more sleep, and calmer living. The eating program (you'll need Gittleman's other books for the details) hinges on Gittleman's premise that "cleansing the liver and the lymphatic system is absolutely crucial for physical health, weight loss, and an overall sense of well-being." This isn't a quick-fix program, but a long-term, lifestyle change including yoga, walking or rebounding, strength training with a weighted ball, stretching, lymphatic massage, and aromatherapy baths. Start with Phase 1: "Detox, Start Moving--and Relax"; add strength training in Phase 2: "Build Lean Muscle Mass"; increase cardio and change the strength routine in Phase 3: "Lymph-Fit/Compound Strength and Stretching Plan." All phases present a step-by-step, clearly illustrated exercise program. The book is nicely designed, with clear photographs, boxed tips, write-in questionnaires, pledges, and a sample journal. --Joan Price From the Back Cover Building on the highly successful weight-loss program presented in her bestseller The Fat Flush Plan, nutrition expert Ann Louise Gittleman tackles a startling truth about health and fitness: while most Americans don't exercise enough, many over-exercise--a practice that can actually sabotage weight loss efforts, sap energy, and cause injury, especially when combined with insufficient sleep, excessive stress, and poor eating habits. But there is a proven effective, and healthy alternative to the world of unbalanced diet and exercise plans--and The Fat Flush Fitness Plan now makes it available to you. Created with top fitness expert Joanie Greggains, The Fat Flush Fitness Plan is designed to work with your body--not against it. This approach integrates the detoxifying principles for lifelong wellness established in The Fat Flush Plan, with a regimen that stimulates the lymphatic system, cleanses the liver, and builds lean muscle, all of which are crucial for good health and losing weight. While this program has been structured to correspond to the Fat Flush eating plan, you will derive extraordinary benefits, whatever dietary system you are following. Divided into three phases that incorporate the best of yoga, stretching, strength training, cardiovascular activities as well as nurturing, rejuvenating self-care practices such as massage and aromatherapy, these benefits include: Weight loss Loss of unwanted tummy fat Loss of inches at your hips, waist, and thighs A higher rear and firmer buttocks Significant reduction in the appearance of cellulite Relief from water retention and "belly bloat" An almost instant boost in your energy reserves Also included are ways to get you motivated, exercises to help you get in touch with your body, tips for keeping a journal to track your results, plus answers to your most frequently asked questions, cautions about when to take it easy, and inspiring personal success stories. Once you act on this program that honors and respects your boundaries and needs, you'll be amazed by how the fat melts away--and by how rested, energized, and renewed you feel. From the top nutritionist who's helped countless Americans flush away their fat--a complementary fitness program that will change the way you look and feel for a lifetime Expanding on the fitness basics outlined in her breakthrough bestselling weight-loss book, The Fat Flush Plan, leading nutrition expert Ann Louise Gittleman has now teamed up with one of the country's top fitness experts to create an exercise program that cleanses and repairs rather than punishes--and targets the hidden reasons many women have trouble losing weight. Here is regimen that supports healthy eating, respect for your body, a holistic approach to lifelong health and a balanced lifestyle--and produces remarkable immediate and long-term results that include: Dramatic improvement in skin tone Almost-instant increase in energy Loss of unwanted tummy fat Significantly reduced appearance of cellulite Tightening of flesh and skin along upper arms and buttocks Improved sleep Breaking the weight loss plateau Boosting the lymphatic and immune systems ...and more, including ways to keep you on track and inspired, special recommendations for handling conditions such as osteoporosis, arthritis, and diabetes, as well as advice for taking the workout on the road, and a modified plan for new mothers. Whether used as a companion to The Fat Flush Plan or in conjunction with another eating plan, this proven effective, user-friendly regime will help you lose weight and gain benefits to your overall health and spirit beyond your wildest dreams.

Review """"The use of imagery to improve human alignment and movement has been practiced by relatively few adherents, most of them professionals. Now, with Eric Franklin's book Dynamic Alignment Through Imagery, the technique of using imagery is made clear for the general public as well for professionals. Franklin is to be commended for bringing this important work to a wider audience."""Andre BernardAdjunct Assistant Professor Dance EducationNew York University """This is a charming and humorous synthesis of ideas contained in the writings of Mabel Todd, Lulu Sweigard, Barbara Clark, and their students."""Irene DowdFaculty, The Juilliard SchoolGuest Faculty, The National Ballet School of Canada """The main purpose of body alignment in dance is to create efficient control of movement. Eric Franklin's book Dynamic Alignment Through Imagery equips readers with the basic knowledge and exercises to achieve a clear and useful alignment."""Zvi GotheinerChoreographer and Teacher, New York City " Review "The use of imagery to improve human alignment and movement has been practiced by relatively few adherents, most of them professionals. Now, with Eric Franklin's book Dynamic Alignment Through Imagery, the technique of using imagery is made clear for the general public as well for professionals. Franklin is to be commended for bringing this important work to a wider audience."Andre BernardAdjunct Assistant Professor Dance EducationNew York University "This is a charming and humorous synthesis of ideas contained in the writings of Mabel Todd, Lulu Sweigard, Barbara Clark, and their students."Irene DowdFaculty, The Juilliard SchoolGuest Faculty, The National Ballet School of Canada "The main purpose of body alignment in dance is to create efficient control of movement. Eric Franklin's book Dynamic Alignment Through Imagery equips readers with the basic knowledge and exercises to achieve a clear and useful alignment."Zvi GotheinerChoreographer and Teacher, New York City

About the Author Ajit Mookerjee was an acknowledged expert on Eastern art and the sacred texts of India. 

About the Author Daniel Borris is a professional photographer widely recognized for his portraiture. His images have appeared in Vanity Fair, Rolling Stone, the New York Times, and Smithsonian, among many others. His commercial clients have included Gap, American Express, Sony, and Atlantic Records. His work has been honored by Communication Arts, American Photography, and the Art Directors Club of New York. He lives in San Antonio, Texas.

First published in 1951 Arnold Hausers commanding work presents an account of the development and meaning of art from its origins in the Stone Age through to the Film Age. Exploring the interaction between art and society, Hauser effectively details social and historical movements and sketches the frameworks in which visual art is produced.This new edition provides an excellent introduction to the work of Arnold Hauser. In his general introduction to The Social History of Art, Jonathan Harris asseses the importance of the work for contemporary art history and visual culture. In addition, an introduction to each volume provides a synopsis of Hausers narrative and serves as a critical guide to the text, identifying major themes, trends and arguments.

From School Library Journal Grade 10 Up—Adams's subject matter is fairly sophisticated. It focuses on how skeletal remains are often used in cases where the victim has been dead a long time or those in which the body is too ravaged to identify. He offers a fairly detailed look at how bone scientists study remains to determine everything from sex to height to facial characteristics. There is a great deal of discussion of various bones and growth patterns; how bodies decompose and are ravaged by the environment, insects, and time; and how the different types of trauma that can cause death are evidenced in skeletal remains. Advanced biology students will appreciate the details, but less-informed students might find the reading frustrating. Sapse focuses on the court system itself, detailing the steps in the legal system, discussing the various types of crimes and punishments, various pleas, and how forensics fits into the larger legal picture. The title might be misleading as readers are likely to expect more information on how various forensic techniques are used in the courtroom. While there is a chapter on that topic, the majority of the book deals in a very general way with our basic court system. Useful books, but not for your average readers.—Lynn Evarts, Sauk Prairie High School, Prairie du Sac, WI Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. From Part of the Inside Forensic Science series, this offers an overview of the field. Written by a forensic anthropologist who works for the New York City medical examiner, the book begins with the basics, explaining what forensic anthropology is and introducing its professional subdivisions, applications, and terminology. Subsequent chapters go into greater detail about specific topics, including how skeletal remains are analyzed. The challenging but readable text is accompanied by diagrams, color illustrations, and sidebars. Extensive end matter includes a helpful glossary and a list of book and Web resources. A solid introduction to a high-interest topic. Ed SullivanCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved