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Penelope Ody

    Leslye Penelope crafts stories that delve into fantasy and paranormal romance, immersing readers in worlds born from her imagination. Her writing is characterized by a unique ability to blend dreamlike visions with tangible realities, exploring profound themes through a distinctive narrative voice. With a background that merges creative arts and technology, her prose often reflects a sophisticated understanding of narrative structure and digital aesthetics. Penelope's work invites readers on journeys through complex inner landscapes and the powerful forces that shape her characters' destinies.

    Penelope Ody
    Song of Blood & Stone
    Whispers of Shadow & Flame
    Practical Chinese Medicine
    Simple healing with herbs
    Cry of Metal & Bone
    The Complete Medicinal Herbal: A Practical Guide to the Healing Properties of Herbs
    • 2024

      In an instant, life forever changes. In the raw and candid words of one grieving mother, this is the account of the moment her life changed upon learning of her beloved son's death. She chronicles those first tremors of loss that tear through the soul with profound and enduring impact. We walk with her as she navigates the emotional earthquake unleashed by a single devastating phone call. This is an intimate tale that captures both the acute anguish and gradual transformation of the bereaved heart.

      To My Lost Son
    • 2020

      Cry of Metal & Bone

      • 496 pages
      • 18 hours of reading
      4.2(389)Add rating

      In the vein of K. Arsenault Rivera and V.E. Schwab comes the newest epic fantasy book in the stunning Earthsinger Chronicles. The Mantle dividing Elsira and Lagrimar has fallen. As the two kingdoms struggle to unify, one threat stands above them all.

      Cry of Metal & Bone
    • 2019

      Whispers of Shadow & Flame

      • 495 pages
      • 18 hours of reading
      4.0(546)Add rating

      The Mantle that separates the kingdoms of Elsira and Lagrimar is about to fall. And life will drastically change for both kingdoms.

      Whispers of Shadow & Flame
    • 2018

      Turmeric has been used medicinally in South Asia for over 4,000 years, now its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties are being examined to develop treatments for a host of illnesses, from diabetes and cancer to Parkinson's and heart disease. In Turmeric Penelope Ody provides an encyclopaedic history of turmeric and its therapeutic role. From its cultivation to its traditional use in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine to its centrality to the Asian diet (along with a wide range of recipes, Ody is always aware that it is as a spice that most people will consume turmeric). Turmeric has been a traditional herbal remedy for centuries and Penelope Ody investigates its suitability for twenty-first century stresses, separating the hysteria about its benefits from a realistic evaluation into how it can help to improve every reader's health

      Turmeric
    • 2018

      Song of Blood & Stone

      • 528 pages
      • 19 hours of reading
      3.7(1500)Add rating

      L. Penelope's Special Earthsinger's Edition of Song of Blood & Stone includes a brand new storyline, never before seen scenes and all new action.

      Song of Blood & Stone
    • 2017

      Featuring over 250 remedies, this book offers practical solutions for a variety of common ailments. It emphasizes natural and holistic approaches, providing readers with accessible treatments and tips to enhance their well-being. Each remedy is designed to empower individuals to take charge of their health, making it a valuable resource for anyone seeking alternative methods to manage everyday health issues.

      The Complete Medicinal Herbal: A Practical Guide to the Healing Properties of Herbs
    • 2010

      The Chinese Medicine Bible explores the key principles of Chinese alternative therapies, explaining the importance of balancing yin and yang and the nuances of the five element theory, before delving deeper to explain the causes of disease, the diagnostic tools needed such as tongue and pulse analysis, and the methods employed to treat common ailments. The book also contains a detailed directory of Chinese herbal medicine, including a materia medica of 50 essential healing herbs, and outlines the principles of acupuncture and moxabustion. Along with fully illustrated step-by-step guides to self-help techniques you can try at home including acupressure, tai chi and Qigong, The Chinese Medicine Bible shows you how to easily maintain your health and vitality using these natural, time-tested techniques.

      The Chinese Medicine Bible
    • 2000

      With diagrams and charts, an encyclopedic section on medications, and advice on acupuncture, foods, and exercise, here’s the complete guide to Chinese healing. “If you’re going to have one book on Chinese meicine in your library, this one will be an excellent choice....One of the best books...on this subject...well researched, organized, and written.”—Spa Management.

      Practical Chinese Medicine
    • 1999

      A guide to alternative medicine by a respected herbalist provides information on each stage of pregnancy, along with a description of what aliments are possible, and what herbal treatments can counter them. Original.

      Herbs for a Healthy Pregnancy...From Conception to Childbirth
    • 1999

      Simple healing with herbs

      • 160 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      This is a guide to the medicinal properties of herbs. It follows the history of herbalism, tracing it back to its Eastern and Mediterranean roots. Included is a chart section which illustrates 120 of the most commonly used medicinal herbs, detailing the uses and properties of each.

      Simple healing with herbs