David Pearson, inspirován pohledem na Zemi jako živoucí planetu, se po několik let intenzivně zabývá hnutím Gaia. Jako architekt a urbanista s bohatými zkušenostmi z oblastí městského bydlení a nově budovaných sídel, a s univerzitními tituly z Londýnské univerzity i Kalifornské univerzity, je ředitel konzultační společnosti Gaia Environments, zaměřené na ekologii a zdraví. Je také zakládajícím členem Institutu stavební biologie v Anglii a udržuje kontakty s celosvětovou sítí "zelených" architektů.
Set on Christmas Eve, the story follows Santa as he prepares for his annual journey. With excitement in the air, Santa checks his list and gathers his reindeer, ensuring everything is in place for the magical night ahead. The narrative captures the anticipation and joy of the holiday season, highlighting themes of generosity and the spirit of giving. As the clock ticks down, readers are drawn into the enchanting world of Christmas, filled with wonder and festive cheer.
The book explores the rich histories of individual volumes, revealing their impact on the world through unique physical characteristics like bullet damage, graffiti, and fire recovery. It highlights ownership marks and annotations that reflect social history and literacy across centuries. By showcasing examples from the early Middle Ages to modern times, it encourages readers to appreciate the cultural and research value of books beyond their printed content, offering a fresh perspective on their significance and the stories they tell.
Using detailed instructions, charts and photographs, this book shows how we can turn our homes into safe, healthy, ecologically sound and pleasant havens. It shows you how to choose natural materials, how to live with clean air, water and natural light, and how to create a home with style.
Hard Cover; Very Good; Dust Jacket - Very Good; Bobbs-Merrill First Edition / First Printing. Hardcover, Very Good quarter cloth binding with paper covered boards; minor edge rubbing. DJ is Very Good with minor edge rubbing. "A Sherlockian Anthology edited and annotated by Michael Harrison." Includes thirteen B&W drawings prepared specially for this anthology by Henry Lauritzen.
A journal of David Pearson's continuing personal odyssey. A camera always to hand, he travels the world, finding glimmers of hope which reflect the three profound themes he defines in natural architecture - ecology, health and spiritual awareness
A young boy navigates his daily life with humor, discovering the ups and downs of flatulence as he learns valuable lessons about himself and his interactions with the world. This lighthearted tale blends comedy with important life lessons, making it an engaging read for children aged 5 to 8.
Integrating CBT and Third Wave Therapies offers a thought-through approach to integrating evidence-based therapies. It provides help for all of us who are developing or have expertise in a variety of evidence-based approaches. The theoretical part of the book briefly reviews four therapies, namely: CBT, DBT, ACT and CFT. The authors identify core processes of change and examine how each therapy contributes to each core process, helping in the integration of all four. The text considers the influence of early adversity on later mental wellbeing, the theoretical underpinnings of mindfulness, behaviour analysis, reliving and re-scripting and dissociation. Theory and practice chapters are illustrated using case vignettes. The book will be useful for therapists to structure sessions with clients. It demonstrates how to follow a theoretical approach and offers a therapeutic structure for integrated clinical work. It will be useful in reflective practice and supervision, and for students learning about a variety of therapeutic approaches.
The House that Jack Built Series Everyone has, at some point in their lives, entertained fantasies about spending some time--a few days, weeks, months, or years--in a home on wheels--whether a simple holiday caravan or a traditional horse-drawn gypsy vardo. What is the attraction? It's that special combination: the freedom to go where you want when you want, and that wonderful feeling of cozy self-containedness. The independence to follow your own star has a timeless appeal for all of us. Now, as an addition to the highly acclaimed The House that Jack Built series, comes this delightful colorful guide, Freewheeling Homes, which describes a range of original and inspiring customized examples from wheeled-home enthusiasts all around the world. These vary from converted trucks, buses, and ambulances to old rail wagons and lovingly restored deluxe airstream trailers from the United States. After these creative craftspeople have told their own heart-felt stories, the book then goes on to explain how you can custom-make your own wheeled home to your individual tastes and requirements. Providing inspiration plus practical tips, Freewheeling Homes is the perfect companion to making your long-held dreams a reality, whether you are a humble beginner or proficient expert. You really can create your own wheeled home--a personal space with soul and spirit.
