BOOKS
CLIMATE CHANGE AND THE VOICELESS
Protecting Future Generations, Wildlife, and Natural Resources
by Randall S. Abate
www.cambridge.org
Future generations, wildlife, and natural resources—collectively referred to as “the voiceless” in this work— are the most vulnerable and least equipped populations to protect themselves from the impacts of global climate change. While domestic and international law protections are beginning to recognize rights and responsibilities that apply to the voiceless community, these legal developments have yet to be pursued in a collective manner and have not been considered together in the context of climate change and climate justice. In Climate Change and the Voiceless, Randall S. Abate identifies the common vulnerabilities of the voiceless in the Anthropocene era and demonstrates how the law, by incorporating principles of sustainable development, can evolve to protect their interests more effectively. This work should be read by anyone interested in how the law can be employed to mitigate the effects of climate change on those who stand to lose the most.
SCRIPTING THE LIFE YOU WANT
Manifest Your Dreams with
Just Pen and Paper
by Royce Christyn
www.InnerTraditions.com
Royce Christyn details a simple “scripting” process for harnessing the Law of Attraction and manifesting what you want in your life—happiness, wealth, travel, love, health, the perfect career, or simply a productive day. The process is backed by science and experience, yet it feels like magic. And all you need is a pen and paper. Inspired by New Thought and Positive Thinking classics, Christyn explains how he developed his scripting method through 4 years of trial and error, keeping what worked and dropping what didn’t until he brought his success rate from 5% to nearly 100%. Sharing pages from his own journals, he outlines how to create the life you want, beginning with a simple list-making practice to figure out your wants and intentions and then progressing to actual scripting of your future. He shows how your scripts will increase in accuracy until they converge with reality. The author also explores the science behind how the scripting method works, including a down-to- earth examination of quantum mechanics. From small dreams to lifelong goals, put your thoughts into action and close the gap between where you are and where you want to be in your life.
THE BLIND SPOT
ORACLE CARDS
A 78 card deck and guidebook
by Teal Swan
watkinspublishing.com
Ask yourself: What are you not seeing? The Blind Spot Oracle Cards seek to help querents uncover what they are not aware of. Not being aware of something on our life path is just as dangerous as not seeing something when we’re driving. Our blind spots may hide motives, fears, desires, needs, truths, reasons, habits, patterns … and more. This oracle will reveal the unseen, and once you are aware you can take action.
The deck features 78 Sigils, seals or symbols, painted by the author during a trance. Each one of these can influence you, like a teacher, in discovering your blind spots, and each one has a super accessible name, ranging from “Your Fear” to “Denial” to “What You Really Want and Need”. The more you use the deck, the more your relationship with these potent sources of insight and energy will deepen. To use the deck, simply ask for clarity on a specific issue, draw a Sigil card, then look up the card in the guidebook and read the description. You can use the deck to see what you don’t see about another person, your job, your true desires, needs or motives, an addiction, a habit, your own character, your future, your path, a health condition, a decision, your current perspective, and so much more.
YOUR MOONTIME
MAGIC: A Girl’s Guide to Getting Your Period
and Loving Your Body
by Maureen Theresa Smith
newworldlibrary.com
More than half the population of the world has, had, or will have a period. Menstrual cycles typically last about 40 years—if you break that down to getting your period once a month, that’s 480 menstrual cycles a woman could experience in her life (if not more)! But there is still a taboo in our culture around talking about menstruation. Author Maureen Theresa Smith wants to change this. She wants to help make not only a girl’s first period, but all her periods to come, a time of celebration, inspiration, self-nurturing, and wisdom. Your Moontime Magic: A Girl’s Guide to Getting Your Period and Loving Your Body is just the book to give to a girl who is about to take, or has recently taken, the next step in growing up. Your Moontime Magic incorporates moon mythology and traditions from cultures from around the world, allowing girls to dispel negative stereotypes and view and experience their cycle and bodies in a positive and empowering way. It also illustrates the connection between girls, their cycles, nature, and creativity, and includes fun activities that girls can do on their own or in groups, like “Moontime Journaling,” “Moontime Magic,” and “Moontime Meditation.” Your Moontime Magic is like having that perfect older sister who is there for you when you are feeling anxious about what it means to have a period. The monthly self-care rituals included in the book are for young girls between the ages of 9 and 15, but women of all ages can resonate with Smith’s joyful and inspiring guidance through the beautiful and complex aspects of being a woman.
PRODUCTS
VADIANCE WATER
vadiance.com
The key to Vadiance is Vital Life Force Energy— the energy responsible for growth, repair, and flourishing of all living things. It is an ancient concept present in every culture, and goes by many names…Chi, Ki, Prana, Mana, and Life Energy. This is the foundation underpinning yoga, acupuncture, and Reiki. The only ingredient used in Vadiance is highly energized spring water. The manufacturer states they use a rigorous scientific approach to form an intimate partnership with water. Each batch of Vadience Water takes a five week period to infuse, weaving multiple layers of energetic influence into the water including light, sound, scent, form and more.
Vadiance supports you by working to rebalance Vital Life Force Energy so you can thrive. Some of the most common benefits users report are:
- Higher energy and focus
- An increased ability to stay calm and centered (even in stressful situations)
- Feeling that “all is right with the world”
- Increased ability to access, process, and release negative emotions
- Clearing of old emotional shocks
- Sounder sleep
- More vivid dreams
- Greater emotional balance and harmony
made by FRESSKO
madebyfressko.com
This line of tea and fruit infuser water bottles are sleek, stylish and sustainable and make staying hydrated easier and more satisfying. #notjustadrinkbottle doesn’t even begin to cover the function of this absolutely gorgeous drinkware. Each comes with a removable infuser that is perfect for tea or creating delicious infused water. With a variety of styles and sizes to choose from, made by Fressko bottles are perfect for hot or cold drinks and you’ll be hard pressed to decide which is your favorite! There is the popular Original Range of reusable bamboo & double walled glass, insulated water bottles in a variety of sizes from 10oz – 16oz and the Colour Collection range of lightweight, scratch-proof, stainless steel, 16oz insulated water bottles that will keep your brew hot for 6 hours and cold for at least 12. Style has met sustainability with Fressko! Prices range from $29.95 to $39.95.
MOONMAG ORGANIC SKINCARE
moonmag.com
MoonMag Organic SkinCare offers magnesium-based pain relief creams and balms that not only help ease muscle aches and pains, but can also shorten recovery time allowing you to truly commit to your new wellness plan. After five years of researching pain management, and personal diet experimentation, Freda Mooncotch – a fitness trainer and “weekend warrior” – stumbled upon magnesium – a mineral essential for life. After some dabbling with a variety of forms of the mineral, Freda finally had her eureka moment when she created her MoonMag Organic SkinCare line of magnesium-based pain relief products including Vital Vortex Magnesium Relief Cream and Supernova Extra Strong Magnesium Relief Balm. Two years later, she has loyal customers from athletes to moms who use it for their children, to senior citizens who all swear by the incredible relief MoonMag products provide.
GYSPSY CREAM
thegoodstuffbotanicals.com
Gypsy Cream is a true multi-tasker that gets its soothing reputation from Organic Hemp Seed Oil combined with Montana Hot Springs Mineral Water. Naturally imbued with powerful antioxidants and omega 3 and 6 fatty acids, this anti-inflammatory oil nourishes deeply to reverse damage and protect against free radicals. It’s been dubbed a “magic miracle treatment” without any of that funny stuff. Gypsy Cream Facts:
- Vital minerals from the Montana Hot Springs and an alkaline 9.6 pH work together to repair damage and promote radiant, healthy skin
- Hemp cold pressed 3 hours after harvest to best preserve its powerful antioxidants and omega 3 + 6 essential fatty acids
- Antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory
- Helps ease aches and pains
- Softens dry and cracking skin
- Won’t clog pores or leave a greasy residue
- Provides relief for dermatitis and even chemo and radiation irritation
- Repairs skin damage and fine lines of aging
- NO GMOs, parabens, sulfates, fragrance, alcohol, chemicals, or dyes
- Crafted with only 5 ingredients: Certified Organic Raw Hemp Seed Oil, Montana Mineral Water, Certified Organic Raw Shea Butter, Aloe Vera with naturally derived potassium sorbate, and Certified Organic Beeswax
- Recommended by dermatologists, hospitals, and estheticians
- Retails for $29.99
FOUR: Organics Lip Balm
fourorganicsnyc.com
A special blend of just four 100% organic ingredients, Beeswax, Coconut Oil, Jojoba Oil, and Peppermint Oil helps you pamper your lips year round. The 3-pack is also perfect for travel with one for your pocket, one for your purse and one in your carry-on to always have available in flight and at your arrival. Perfect for road trips too, to have this moisturizing lip balm ready and within reach to reapply as needed to keep you smiling and refreshed.
MUSIC
WHILE IT LASTS
Geoff Hall
geoffhallcomposer.com
Lush, lush steel-string guitar sounds are the hallmark of this beautiful offering by Geoff Hall. At times driving in rhythm and intention, at others thoughtful, intimate and contemplative, Hall’s guitar is accompanied variously by strings, woodwinds, and brass, but the dominant sound is always the liquid, flowing guitar. Complex picking patterns and lovely melodic phrases abound. Especially interesting is Pheidippides, which adds a kind of brass sostenueto against the rhythmic, driving force of the almost folk-rock-strummed guitar (and a string section as well)! It brought to mind Horner’s Titanic score. Other pieces, like Solitary Alignment and Remembering, though more tranquil in nature, still maintain a level of energy and creativeness that are often lacking in so-called “New Age” offerings. Highly recommended!
WINGS
Peter Kater
peterkater.com
Romance abounds in this offering from the prolific and talented Peter Kater. The album could also be titled “an ode to love,” as each cut illustrates yet another aspect of that subject – passionate, sweet, romantic, driven, innocent, insistent, hopeful, lost love (Remembrance) and more. Indeed, one can almost hear the lyrics of a love song in Hold Me Close, the third cut, reminiscent of some of the best works of Michel Legrand. This is music one can rest and recharge with; dream and “fall into.” It is truly one of Mr. Kater’s finest offerings. Recommended!
Music Reviews by
Mark Maxwell Abushady
www.markmaxwellabushady.zenfolio.com
