This author's work delves deeply into the realms of macrobiotics and feng shui, initially through dedicated study with renowned masters and later through active involvement in leading centers worldwide. Their approach is rooted in empowering individuals, fostering self-sufficiency rather than adherence to strict doctrines. Through consultations, teaching, and extensive writing, this author shares a philosophy focused on guiding readers toward balance and harmony in their lives.
Put your best face forward-and know whether others are too, with the help of the bestselling author of "Practical Feng Shui." Ample close-up photos accompany extensive discussions of every feature: facial shape, hairlines, eyebrows, eyes, cheeks, smile, noses, lips, ears, chins and jowls. Identify the three "zones" that allow you to access character quickly. Use this wisdom to improve everything from business meetings to social situations to your personal life. Communicate better, choose the perfect partner, develop parenting skills, and more.
Combining ancient Chinese wisdom with contemporary insights, this book provides a practical guide to how observing face shapes and facial features can reveal otherwise hidden aspects of health and character.
The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the behaviour of curiosity and its central role in the digital age, taking the widest possible exploration of all things curious-historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural and business. Curiosity has profound implications for organisations, leaders and individuals inhabiting the digital reality. The Curious Advantage provides pragmatic tools and case studies and makes the case for how curiosity is the greatest driver of value in the new digital age. Curiosity is at the heart of the skills required to successfully navigate our digital lives when all futures are uncertain. The Curious Advantage introduces the 7C's of Curiosity model-a useful tool for anyone wanting to lead a curious organisation or who wants to challenge themselves to be actively curious. In this wonderfully pragmatic book, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown and Garrick Jones provide the roadmap for curiously navigating and unlocking the opportunities of the new digital reality.
Learn how to reuse, recycle, restyle, restore and revamp your old furnishings to create a stylish and unique home, without spending a fortune! Whether you are on a tight budget, or simply want to give your existing home a new look, 'Thrifty Chic' provides a treasure trove of ideas at your fingertips. Originally published: 2009
Now the popular Wimps series steps up to make feng shui experts of us all! When you open the book, you'll feel instantly reassured by the appealing mix of humor and knowledge. Every page demystifies feng shui practice. Fun photos capture delightfully unintimidating people doing simple things that can work a little feng shui magic on their environment. A glossary of important terms, handy tips, bulleted information, and how-to instructions show how everything in your surroundings, from furniture and accessories to the direction of your front door, can make a difference. Plenty of quick "fix-its" enable you to deal with specific concerns simply and inexpensively. Trouble sleeping? Turn your bed. Want to take your sex life up a notch? Place a pair of orchids in your room. Feeling stressed? Eliminate overhead lights. Aiming for a promotion at work? Wear a metal watch. Using feng shui you can create an atmosphere that promotes happiness, success, and a better life.About the AuthorSimon Brown is the author of the huge international best-sellers Practical Feng Shui and Practical Feng Shui Solutions. A highly regarded feng shui consultant, his clients include well-known celebrities and numerous large companies such as The Body Shop and British Airways.
Eating macrobiotic foods - primarily whole, living, unprocessed foods, all naturally low on the glycaemic index - can make key improvements to your health and state of mind. Many people, however, are in the dark about how easy it is to eat macrobiotically. They are unaware of the dietary principles, ingredients and dishes that can affect important bodily processes such as blood sugar and sodium levels and, perhaps most essentially, 'chi' energy.Modern-Day Macrobiotics provides everything you need to know to take advantage of this life-changing diet.
Join the millions who use Feng Shui, the ancient art of living well, for better health, happier relationships, career success, and realizing their full potential. Simple, fully illustrated techniques let you transform your inner space by rearranging your living space. For centuries, the Chinese have brought harmony to their lives by changing the mood of the rooms in their homes, and now you can rearrange your furniture and add inexpensive but powerful natural features such as water and plants, as well as sights and sounds through mirrors and chimes, and new uses for particular fabrics, patterns, textures, and colors. Hundreds of photos and illustrations show how to implement the suggestions. Over 100 practical topics show how to enhance your most positive energies and counter unfavorable situations related to diet, nutrition, fitness, exercise, childcare, sleep, financial acumen, attitude toward money, intimacy, sexuality, and friendship, meals, family time, work, leisure, and retirement.
“Brown, whose Practical Feng Shui Solutions and Practical Feng Shui explained how Feng Shui can be used for self-improvement and in interior design, continues to give practical advice on how to incorporate this Chinese philosophy into one’s life...This book furnishes clear, simple instructions.”—Library Journal.
Promote good health and general well-being, improve your sex life and interpersonal relationships, and realize your personal and professional aspirations by arranging and decorating your home. Described by the author as "a Shiatsu massage for your whole being," Feng Shui is the ancient Chinese art of designing your surroundings in order to channel the positive energies of the universe and promote success in life, health, wealth, and happiness. Begin by studying the basic principles of Feng Shui: the concepts of chi energy, yin and yang, the Five Elements, the Eight Directions, and Nine Ki astrology, and learn to use the tools of the art. Next, examine the structure and shape of your home as well as its setting, and determine how these affect your life favorably or unfavorably. See how to furnish and decorate each room in the house in the best possible way. Guidance is given in choosing colors, fabrics, plants, mirrors, lighting, artwork, and other decorative elements. Arrange the seating in the living room to promote family harmony and sociability. Select table settings that will improve mealtimes. Situate your bed to enhance your communication skills, cure insomnia, or heighten romance. Regardless of how you want to improve your life, using Feng Shui you can get the forces of nature to work with you rather than against you. Ward Lock 160 pages (all in color), 7 3/4 x 10.
