joy naturals

Embrace the Beauty of Simplicity Discover the craft of intentional, simple soapmaking with this comprehensive guide to creating natural soaps using streamlined techniques and just a handful of thoughtful ingredients. Author and accomplished soapmaker Simi Khabra traded the demands of running a high-volume natural soap business-shipping over 50,000 soaps around the world-for the slower pace of handcrafted small-batch soapmaking. Within these pages, she distills her years of knowledge to help home soapmakers create professional-quality bars as efficiently as possible using just five base oils, five affordable essential oils, and a curated selection of vibrant natural colorants. Anything but plain, these beginner-friendly recipes explore the creative freedom found in the adage "less is more." You'll learn Simi's innovative time-saving methods for batching base oils and lye-water so you can head to the kitchen and whip up a batch of soap whenever inspiration strikes. Start with one of Simi's classic base recipes, then discover how to transform it into over 27 exciting variations. From Blue Cedar Indigo Soap and Peak Bloom Wildflower Soap to Almond Milk Mocha Soap and The Mokes Saltwater Bar, these make up Simi's most creative and personal collection yet. If you are looking for a fresh innovative method that minimizes soapmaking to its most essential and pleasurable aspects, look no further. With this handbook by your side, you can move slowly and intentionally, focusing on the joy of creating something beautiful, practical, and meaningful by hand.

Join brilliant young naturalist Dara McAnulty - Winner of the 2020 Wainwright Prize for his book Diary of a Young Naturalist - on a audiobook nature walk and experience the joy of connecting with the natural world on your journey featuring a lush multi-layered soundscape of the noises you would hear outside as well as beautiful narration by Dara himself and original music.This beautiful audiobook is divided into five sections: looking out of the window, venturing out into the garden, walking in the woods, investigating heathland and wandering on the river bank.Dara pauses to tell you about each habitat and provides fantastic facts about the native birds, animals and plants you will find there - including wrens, blackbirds, butterflies, tadpoles, bluebells, bees, hen harriers, otters, dandelions, oak trees and many more.Each section contains a discovery section where you will have more details of natural phenomenon such as metamorphoses and migration, learn about categorization in the animal kingdom or become an expert on the collective nouns for birds.Each section will include unique sound effects that will surround the listener with the noises of nature - from the birdsong you'll hear in your garden to the babbling water on the riverside.Dara ends the book with advice for young conservationists and how to follow the countryside code.

Capture the delicate beauty of forest flora and fauna in watercolor through step-by-step instructions, traceable templates, and video tutorials. Designed for beginner and intermediate artists, Painting Woodland Watercolors covers all aspects of woodland painting, from understanding watercolor materials and techniques to creating detailed forest scenes. In 20 step-by-step tutorials, author and illustrator Rita Gould introduces you to a variety of subjects, including mushrooms, acorns, leaves, woodland critters, and other forest treasures. Each tutorial is designed to make learning accessible and enjoyable, with downloadable templates to help you get started, and QR codes linking to video tutorials for extra support. Rita's detailed instructions and love for nature shine through on every page, encouraging you to explore and celebrate the beauty of the forest through art. Inside you'll find: 20 step-by-step woodland painting tutorials: Begin painting right away with easy-to-follow guides for capturing mushrooms, plants, insects, and other forest elements. Traceable templates and QR-coded video tutorials: Downloadable templates, plus instructional videos, make starting each project simple and supportive. A guide to watercolor techniques and materials: Find everything you need to know to get started with watercolor painting, whether you're a beginner or refining your skills. With Painting Woodland Watercolors, discover the joy of depicting natural beauty on paper and build confidence in your artistic skills through mindful, nature-inspired practice.

From three-time Sunday Times bestselling author, biohacker and mum of four Davinia Taylor comes Kitchen Rehab - the no-nonsense guide to finally eating in a way your body and brain will thank you for. Because here's the truth: Your body isn't broken. Your environment is. For most of human history, our nervous system was shaped by sunlight, real food, and movement. Then, in the blink of an evolutionary eye, ultra-processed foods replaced the meals our Grandma's would recognise, blue light replaced daylight, and many of us forgot what joy even feels like. No wonder we're anxious, inflamed, snack-obsessed and exhausted. Davinia has lived it and crawled her way back by rebuilding her kitchen, not her willpower. Now she's handing you the blueprint. In the Kitchen Rehab four-week plan, you'll learn how to: DITCH ULTRA-PROCESSED FOODS FUEL WITH NATURAL FAT INCREASE PROTEIN BOOST YOUR MOOD Plus, four more weekly hacks that supercharge resilience, quieten the food noise, calm the nervous system, and protect the joy modern life keeps trying to drain from you. With 75 nutrient-dense recipes developed by Davinia's team at WillPowders - including 25 community favourites - this is not a diet. This is a kitchen upgrade. A metabolic renovation. A reset so powerful, you won't ever want to go back.

MARIO CESARE, after decades as warden of Olifants River Game Reserve, has his feet firmly planted in this magnificent slice of Big Five country to the west of the Kruger Park. Cesare recounts some of the hair-raising, heartbreaking and heartwarming moments: a buffalo calf reunited with its pining mother, injured lions given second chances and rhinos lost, one by one, to poaching. Heart of a Game Ranger is a story of extremes, where spectacular days that end in exhausted satisfaction and achievement are balanced by those that leave behind only despair and frustration. Seen through his eyes and spoken from the heart, Cesare tells a deeply personal story - not only of a life lived wild, but of the joy of Africa's incredible natural world.

What are the ingredients for a successful career as a botanical artist? In The Tapestry of Life, Susan Christopher-Coulson identifies the threads that have formed the warp and weft of her profession: the natural world and her love of drawing woven together with skills in design and making. Working in coloured pencils on board or watercolour paper, Susan''s enthusiasm for joyful juxtapositions of colour and form is infectious and a practical section detailing the tools of her trade along with a step-by-step tutorial featuring a broken English Florists'' tulip will equip readers interested in trying the medium for themselves. Take inspiration from the compositions, the subjects and the presentation of Susan''s award-winning work but most of all, from the joy that permeates this account of a life spent making botanical art.

The Palatinate region in southwest Germany is full of unique treasures! Enjoy a relaxing day along the Rhine River and discover the Wetlands of Hördt. Experience a wine hike at the Kleine Kalmit with breathtaking views of the Palatinate Forest. Did you know that everything your heart desires grows in the Palatinate's vegetable garden? Enjoy regional specialties in a traditional Palatinate wine tavern. Feel the excitement of traditional horse races at the Grasrennbahn in Zweibrücken. Put your straw hat on and stroll through the Palatinate's largest street festival: the Strohhutfest in Frankenthal. Be enchanted by the natural beauty in magical Karlstal near Trippstadt or embark on a fascinating journey into the past at Lichtenberg Castle. This is a Wimmelbook for all generations: filled with charming everyday stories, the beauty of the region, and pure Palatinate joy of life – to discover, laugh, marvel and linger.

A practical and in-depth look at modelling faces in clay covering essential information from choosing your clay and modelling tools to drying your work and types of natural finishes. This is a practical and in-depth look at modelling faces in clay, using step-by-step pictures, which is ideal for anyone who wants to have a go at working in detail. As the face gives the figure life and personality, it is an important focus once the body has been created. This book examines the various aspects that make up the face in depth, and which need to be considered when modelling, such as the proportions of the head, bone structure, muscles and expressions. From the face of a child to that of an adult, and from sadness to joy, the enormous variety of faces and expressions all require a different approach and convincing details to complete the figure or bust. All these things are covered thoroughly using diagrams, step-by-step images and clear explanations in order to help you create a face for your work and to improve your modelling. The book also covers essential information such as how to get started, choosing your clay and modelling tools, drying your work and types of natural finishes such as wax.

Each resin cat statue is meticulously handcrafted by skilled artisans, showcasing intricate details and precision from the fur textures to the expressive eyes. Capturing the essence of a real cat, our statues feature natural and dynamic poses that bring warmth and vitality to any room. Drawing from the charm of everyday felines, our artists infuse each piece with realism and character, making it a heartfelt tribute to beloved pets. These cat figurines celebrate the beauty and grace of household pets, adding a special touch to your home with the artists' rich handcrafting experience. This statue reflects our deep appreciation for animals, combining fine craftsmanship and artistic expression to honor the joy pets bring to our lives. Perfect for any pet lover or as charming home decor. Add elegance and warmth to your home with our handcrafted resin cat statue. Order now to brighten your space with its enchanting presence!

Each resin cat statue is meticulously handcrafted by skilled artisans, showcasing intricate details and precision from the fur textures to the expressive eyes. Capturing the essence of a real cat, our statues feature natural and dynamic poses that bring warmth and vitality to any room. Drawing from the charm of everyday felines, our artists infuse each piece with realism and character, making it a heartfelt tribute to beloved pets. These cat figurines celebrate the beauty and grace of household pets, adding a special touch to your home with the artists' rich handcrafting experience. This statue reflects our deep appreciation for animals, combining fine craftsmanship and artistic expression to honor the joy pets bring to our lives. Perfect for any pet lover or as charming home decor. Add elegance and warmth to your home with our handcrafted resin cat statue. Order now to brighten your space with its enchanting presence!

Foster curiosity, creativity, outdoor adventures, and faith with God of Wonders—-a beautiful picture book filled with breathtaking discoveries at the beach through wonders of the sea, sand, and sky. From an intricate hermit crab home to the endless dance of ocean waves, God of Wonders brings natural world splendors to life, relaying how science and faith beautifully intertwine. Through engaging rhymes and lush, whimsical illustrations, every page of this delightful story captures the joy of discovery as one young boy and his mother marvel at the mysteries of the ocean, the sky, and the creatures around them. Page by page, readers will experience the delights of the beach through the eyes of a child. Seaweed is a safe, comfy home for fish! The sea floor is specially shaped to keep the waves at bay! A hermit crab finds it needs a stronger fortress! Experience the simple joys of flying kites, making a sandcastle, and watching sunlight glisten to create a dazzling show on the waves. God of Wonders: - Reinforces biblical truths, such as Psalm 19:1: "The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork." - Fosters a love for the wonder of God's creation and the joy of being outdoors. - Instills calming images, peaceful places, and imaginative wonder. - Includes "Did You Know?" facts at the end of the book, providing fun science-based facts about the natural world that exists on the shores of our lakes and beaches. Celebrating God's boundless love and creativity, God of Wonders makes a perfect gift for baptisms, confirmation, Easter, birthdays, and many other gift-giving occasions. It also makes a wonderful addition to Christian preschools, classroom story time, bedtime reading, and read-aloud gatherings.

ChatGPT The Song of Solomon, also known as the Song of Songs, is a unique book in the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament that stands apart for its lyrical beauty and depth, celebrating the joy and intimacy of romantic love. Attributed to King Solomon, renowned for his wisdom and attributed authorship of several biblical works, this collection of love poems is a dialogue between lovers, rich in metaphor and vivid imagery drawn from the natural world. Unlike other biblical texts, the Song of Solomon focuses on the passionate and tender affection between a bride and groom, exploring themes of love, desire, and mutual admiration. Its poetic verses navigate through the exhilaration of love, the longing experienced in separation, and the joy of reunion, offering a candid portrayal of love's power to enchant and transform. Throughout the ages, the Song of Solomon has been interpreted in various ways, including as an allegory of God's love for Israel, Christ's love for the Church, or more broadly, the spiritual love between God and the human soul. Its inclusion in the biblical canon underscores the sanctity of human love as a reflection of divine love, affirming the goodness of human sexuality and the beauty of commitment and fidelity between partners. The Song of Solomon challenges readers to appreciate the sacredness of love, inviting them into a deeper contemplation of love's role in human life and its spiritual dimensions. Its timeless poetry continues to inspire, celebrating the mystery and joy of love in its fullest expression.

The Care Manifesto puts care at the heart of the debates of our current crisis: from intimate care-childcare, healthcare, elder care-to care for the natural world. We live in a world where carelessness reigns, but it does not have to be this way. The Care Manifesto puts forth a vision for a truly caring world. The authors want to reimagine the role of care in our everyday lives, making it the organising principle in every dimension and at every scale of life. We are all dependent on each other, and only by nurturing these interdependencies can we cultivate a world in which each and every one of us can not only live but thrive. The Care Manifesto demands that we must put care at the heart of the state and the economy. A caring government must promote collective joy, not the satisfaction of individual desire. This means the transformation of how we organise work through co-operatives, localism and nationalisation. It proposes the expansion of our understanding of kinship for a more 'promiscuous care'. It calls for caring places through the reclamation of public space, to make a more convivial city. It sets out an agenda for the environment, most urgent of all, putting care at the centre of our relationship to the natural world.

All aboard The Coding Train! This beginner-friendly creative coding tutorial is designed to grow your skills in a fun, hands-on way as you build simulations of real-world phenomena with "The Coding Train" YouTube star Daniel Shiffman. What if you could re-create the awe-inspiring flocking patterns of birds or the hypnotic dance of fireflies-with code? For over a decade, The Nature of Code has empowered countless readers to do just that, bridging the gap between creative expression and programming. This innovative guide by Daniel Shiffman, creator of the beloved Coding Train, welcomes budding and seasoned programmers alike into a world where code meets playful creativity. This JavaScript-based edition of Shiffman's groundbreaking work gently unfolds the mysteries of the natural world, turning complex topics like genetic algorithms, physics-based simulations, and neural networks into accessible and visually stunning creations. Embark on this extraordinary adventure with projects involving: A physics engine: Simulate the push and pull of gravitational attraction. Flocking birds: Choreograph the mesmerizing dance of a flock. Branching trees: Grow lifelike and organic tree structures. Neural networks: Craft intelligent systems that learn and adapt. Cellular automata: Uncover the magic of self-organizing patterns. Evolutionary algorithms: Play witness to natural selection in your code. Shiffman's work has transformed thousands of curious minds into creators, breaking down barriers between science, art, and technology, and inviting readers to see code not just as a tool for tasks but as a canvas for boundless creativity. Whether you're deciphering the elegant patterns of natural phenomena or crafting your own digital ecosystems, Shiffman's guidance is sure to inform and inspire. The Nature of Code is not just about coding; it's about looking at the natural world in a new way and letting its wonders inspire your next creation. Dive in and discover the joy of turning code into art-all while mastering coding fundamentals along the way. NOTE: All examples are written with p5.js, a JavaScript library for creative coding, and are available on the book's website.

Go Green in Every Part of Your Life with This Huge Collection of Easy, All-Natural Products Kick toxic, synthetic skin care products and cleaners out the door and bring the healing joy of nature into your life with these simple, customizable projects. In this new and expanded edition of 101 Easy Homemade Products for Your Skin, Health & Home, Jan Berry adds 50 brand new recipes for a total of 151 in all, making this beloved book a complete and versatile resource. You'll learn how to make your own skin care and hair care products, health remedies and household cleaners, such as: . Honey, Rose & Oat Face Cleanser . Triple Sunshine Body Butter . Sleepy Time Bath Bombs . Wildflower Shower Scrub Bars . Lip Gloss Pots . Cucumber Mint Soap . Lemon Balm & Ginger Sore Throat Drops . Lemon & Rosemary All-Purpose Cleaning Spray . Lavender Laundry Detergent . And so much more! All of the projects are easy to make and use commonly found herbs, flowers, oils and other natural ingredients. No fancy equipment or previous experience required! The new edition is packed with even more basic formulas, so you can make your own one-of-a-kind creations. Going green has never been easier or more affordable. With this book, you can use local, natural ingredients to make something beautiful, effective and good for you and your family.

Each resin cat statue is meticulously handcrafted by skilled artisans, showcasing intricate details and precision from the fur textures to the expressive eyes. Capturing the essence of a real cat, our statues feature natural and dynamic poses that bring warmth and vitality to any room. Drawing from the charm of everyday felines, our artists infuse each piece with realism and character, making it a heartfelt tribute to beloved pets. These cat figurines celebrate the beauty and grace of household pets, adding a special touch to your home with the artists' rich handcrafting experience. This statue reflects our deep appreciation for animals, combining fine craftsmanship and artistic expression to honor the joy pets bring to our lives. Perfect for any pet lover or as charming home decor. Add elegance and warmth to your home with our handcrafted resin cat statue. Order now to brighten your space with its enchanting presence!

To care can feel good, or it can feel bad. It can do good, it can oppress. But what is care? A moral obligation? A burden? A joy? Is it only human? In Matters of Care, María Puig de la Bellacasa presents a powerful challenge to conventional notions of care, exploring its significance as an ethical and political obligation for thinking in the more than human worlds of technoscience and naturecultures. Matters of Care contests the view that care is something only humans do, and argues for extending to non-humans the consideration of agencies and communities that make the living web of care by considering how care circulates in the natural world. The first of the book's two parts, "Knowledge Politics," defines the motivations for expanding the ethico-political meanings of care, focusing on discussions in science and technology that engage with sociotechnical assemblages and objects as lively, politically charged "things." The second part, "Speculative Ethics in Antiecological Times," considers everyday ecologies of sustaining and perpetuating life for their potential to transform our entrenched relations to natural worlds as "resources." From the ethics and politics of care to experiential research on care to feminist science and technology studies, Matters of Care is a singular contribution to an emerging interdisciplinary debate that expands agency beyond the human to ask how our understandings of care must shift if we broaden the world.

Pass along the bright, beautiful art of Everyday Watercolor with this box of 100 colorful postcards featuring gorgeously painted animals and seascapes. This treasure box of natural delights captures the essence of artist and entrepreneur Jenna Rainey's brand, Everyday Watercolor. A self-taught watercolor artist, Rainey creates videos, books, and workshops to share the joy of making watercolor art every day. This box of 100 postcards features twenty five of Rainey's beautiful art works, including elegantly illustrated animals and seascapes. Each of Rainey's twenty five unique designs repeats four times, providing you with postcards to send or save. Pop a love note in the mail, add a card to a birthday gift, or hang up your favorites by your desk for a daily dose of watercolor inspiration.

Each resin cat statue is meticulously handcrafted by skilled artisans, showcasing intricate details and precision from the fur textures to the expressive eyes. Capturing the essence of a real cat, our statues feature natural and dynamic poses that bring warmth and vitality to any room. Drawing from the charm of everyday felines, our artists infuse each piece with realism and character, making it a heartfelt tribute to beloved pets. These cat figurines celebrate the beauty and grace of household pets, adding a special touch to your home with the artists' rich handcrafting experience. This statue reflects our deep appreciation for animals, combining fine craftsmanship and artistic expression to honor the joy pets bring to our lives. Perfect for any pet lover or as charming home decor. Add elegance and warmth to your home with our handcrafted resin cat statue. Order now to brighten your space with its enchanting presence!

Each resin dog statue is meticulously handcrafted by skilled artisans, showcasing intricate details and precision from the fur textures to the expressive eyes. Capturing the essence of a real dog, our statues feature natural and dynamic poses that bring warmth and vitality to any room. Drawing from the charm of everyday canines, our artists infuse each piece with realism and character, making it a heartfelt tribute to beloved pets. These dog figurines celebrate the beauty and grace of household pets, adding a special touch to your home with the artists' rich handcrafting experience. This statue reflects our deep appreciation for animals, combining fine craftsmanship and artistic expression to honor the joy pets bring to our lives. Perfect for any pet lover or as charming home decor. Add elegance and warmth to your home with our handcrafted resin dog statue. Order now to brighten your space with its enchanting presence!

Convenient Lithium Battery The iM20 iM22 Mini flash is equipped with an internal lithium battery, and moreover, the Type-C charging port allows fast charging. Ensures stable output with faster recycling times, while keeping the design lightweight and portable. Note: This flash NOT compatible with Sony ZV-1F, A9III, A99, A77, A350. This flash NOT compatible with Canon EOS Rebel SL3, 250D, T7, 1500D, 2000D, T100, 3000D, 4000D, 200DII. This flash NOT compatible with Fujifilm X-A3, X100F, X100T LIGHTWEIGHT PORTABILITY At just 31 grams, the iM20 flash is a wonder of lightweight design. Its compact shape integrates seamlessly into your camera, making it the perfect companion from daily street photography to travel documentation. Easy to use and convenient: With five adjustable power levels, the iM20 flash meets different lighting requirements. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced photographer, you can always easily control the flash brightness and enjoy the joy of flash photography. Natural light effect: Experience bright, even lighting with the iM20 flash, which improves the depth and detail of your photos. Flash is suitable for both portrait and still life shots and ensures consistently high-quality images with nuanced, natural lighting. 440 Full-Power Flashes: With the capability to deliver up to 440 full-power flashes and a recycle time of just 3 seconds, these flash units ensure you can capture spectacular moments swiftly and reliably.

Each resin dog statue is meticulously handcrafted by skilled artisans, showcasing intricate details and precision from the fur textures to the expressive eyes. Capturing the essence of a real dog, our statues feature natural and dynamic poses that bring warmth and vitality to any room. Drawing from the charm of everyday canines, our artists infuse each piece with realism and character, making it a heartfelt tribute to beloved pets. These dog figurines celebrate the beauty and grace of household pets, adding a special touch to your home with the artists' rich handcrafting experience. This statue reflects our deep appreciation for animals, combining fine craftsmanship and artistic expression to honor the joy pets bring to our lives. Perfect for any pet lover or as charming home decor. Add elegance and warmth to your home with our handcrafted resin dog statue. Order now to brighten your space with its enchanting presence!

Inspired by the wisdom of the natural world, Evergreen is the essential guide for anyone who is looking to unearth their inner strength and bring more joy and contentment into their everyday. Season by season, Evergreen guides you to reconnect with nature and find balance throughout the inevitable ebb and flow of life. From learning to trust your intuition to embracing the power of amateur status, rethinking your relationship with comparison to seeking solitude when you need it, Lydia Millen takes you by the hand and empowers you with the tools to create your own version of an evergreen life. Whether Evergreen finds you at a time of peace and fulfilment or a time of challenge and uncertainty, this book will uplift you with a fresh perspective and be a comfort you can return to in every season of your journey to come.

The Care Manifesto puts care at the heart of the debates of our current crisis: from intimate care-childcare, healthcare, elder care-to care for the natural world. We live in a world where carelessness reigns, but it does not have to be this way. The Care Manifesto puts forth a vision for a truly caring world. The authors want to reimagine the role of care in our everyday lives, making it the organising principle in every dimension and at every scale of life. We are all dependent on each other, and only by nurturing these interdependencies can we cultivate a world in which each and every one of us can not only live but thrive. The Care Manifesto demands that we must put care at the heart of the state and the economy. A caring government must promote collective joy, not the satisfaction of individual desire. This means the transformation of how we organise work through co-operatives, localism and nationalisation. It proposes the expansion of our understanding of kinship for a more 'promiscuous care'. It calls for caring places through the reclamation of public space, to make a more convivial city. It sets out an agenda for the environment, most urgent of all, putting care at the centre of our relationship to the natural world.

The Palatinate region in southwest Germany is full of unique treasures! Enjoy a relaxing day along the Rhine River and discover the Wetlands of Hördt. Experience a wine hike at the Kleine Kalmit with breathtaking views of the Palatinate Forest. Did you know that everything your heart desires grows in the Palatinate's vegetable garden? Enjoy regional specialties in a traditional Palatinate wine tavern. Feel the excitement of traditional horse races at the Grasrennbahn in Zweibrücken. Put your straw hat on and stroll through the Palatinate's largest street festival: the Strohhutfest in Frankenthal. Be enchanted by the natural beauty in magical Karlstal near Trippstadt or embark on a fascinating journey into the past at Lichtenberg Castle. This is a Wimmelbook for all generations: filled with charming everyday stories, the beauty of the region, and pure Palatinate joy of life – to discover, laugh, marvel and linger.

At festive gatherings celebrating summer's peak, in reflective moments as winter gave way, Rebecca Tamás began to hear another rhythm. A faint hint that, underneath the rush of clocks and calendars, another, richer kind of time might exist. As she suffered from grief and burnout, Tamás sought a deeper connection to the movement of the seasons through an immersion in old folkways. She set out on a journey across the UK guided by the Pagan wheel of the year, marking each solstice, equinox and the midpoints between them with a ritual drawn from ancient traditions. From a confrontation with the sharp pains of winter at Samhain in Edinburgh to a giddy experience of collective joy at Padstow's May Day, she found in these traditional practices electric potential for transforming our relationship to the natural world. Intellectually penetrating and richly lyrical, The Book of Mysteries follows the drumbeat of seasonal ritual towards an immersion in the wild time of the earth. Ecstatic, radical and irreverent, this book is a rallying cry to wrest time away from the structures of work and capital, so as to encounter the life-giving mystery of the natural world.

A marvelous exploration of the special relationship children find with the natural world and the fascination and friendship they find in special rocks, from poet Mary Lyn Ray and artist Felicita Sala. Somewhere, a rock is waiting for you. One just the right color for your windowsill, or just the right shape for drawing a face. Maybe it is a rock from the heart of a mountain that will remind you of how big YOU are inside, too. Maybe it is a rock washed by the sea that knows all about the backs and forths and ups and downs of things. Maybe it is a small rock, just the right size to close your hand around and know that the rock is with you and it is just right. Through vibrant illustration and evocative text, When You Find the Right Rock carries readers along on a journey of discovery, from the mountains to the sea, that’s all about learning the beauty of being in the moment, connecting with nature, and the thrill of finding a precious keepsake to call your own.COOL ROCKS: Whether it’s a special pebble for a pocket or a colorful collection in a box, rocks offer a special kind of companionship and a portable and lasting connection with the natural world.   MINDFULNESS FOR KIDS: Our connections with nature reduce stress and increase happiness and resilience. This book is an ode to the presentness that we find in the natural world. NATURE BOOK FOR ALL: A love of the natural world is easy to instill in kids, and it’s so rewarding—both intellectually and emotionally. Here is a wonderful reminder that when we see ourselves in nature, we get in touch with our own depth and texture and lastingness.Perfect for: Parents, grandparents, and caregivers of children who love the natural world Teachers and librarians looking for a poetic picture book on rocks and nature Anyone who has found the secret joy of a special rock Readers of A Stone Sat Still, A Rock Is Lively, and Ricky, the Rock That Couldn't Roll

Embrace the Beauty of Simplicity Discover the craft of intentional, simple soapmaking with this comprehensive guide to creating natural soaps using streamlined techniques and just a handful of thoughtful ingredients. Author and accomplished soapmaker Simi Khabra traded the demands of running a high-volume natural soap business-shipping over 50,000 soaps around the world-for the slower pace of handcrafted small-batch soapmaking. Within these pages, she distills her years of knowledge to help home soapmakers create professional-quality bars as efficiently as possible using just five base oils, five affordable essential oils, and a curated selection of vibrant natural colorants. Anything but plain, these beginner-friendly recipes explore the creative freedom found in the adage "less is more." You'll learn Simi's innovative time-saving methods for batching base oils and lye-water so you can head to the kitchen and whip up a batch of soap whenever inspiration strikes. Start with one of Simi's classic base recipes, then discover how to transform it into over 27 exciting variations. From Blue Cedar Indigo Soap and Peak Bloom Wildflower Soap to Almond Milk Mocha Soap and The Mokes Saltwater Bar, these make up Simi's most creative and personal collection yet. If you are looking for a fresh innovative method that minimizes soapmaking to its most essential and pleasurable aspects, look no further. With this handbook by your side, you can move slowly and intentionally, focusing on the joy of creating something beautiful, practical, and meaningful by hand.

First published a half-century ago, Rachel Carson's award-winning The Sense of Wonder remains the classic guide to introducing children to the marvels of nature. In 1955, acclaimed conservationist Rachel Carson—author of Silent Spring—began work on an essay that she would come to consider one of her life’s most important projects. Her grandnephew, Roger Christie, had visited Carson that summer at her cottage in Maine, and together they had wandered the surrounding woods and tide pools. Teaching Roger about the natural wonders around them, Carson began to see them anew herself, and wanted to relate that same magical feeling to others who might hope to introduce a child to the beauty of nature. “If a child is to keep alive his inborn sense of wonder;” writes Carson, “he needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with him the joy, excitement and mystery of the world we live in.” The Sense of Wonder is a timeless volume that will be passed on from generation to generation, as treasured as the memory of an early-morning walk when the song of a whippoorwill was heard as if for the first time. Featuring serene color photographs from renowned photographer Nick Kelsh, “this beautifully illustrated edition makes a fine gift for new and prospective mothers and fathers” (Gregory McNamee), and helps us all to tap into the extraordinary power of the natural world.

A marvelous exploration of the special relationship children find with the natural world and the fascination and friendship they find in special rocks, from poet Mary Lyn Ray and artist Felicita Sala. Somewhere, a rock is waiting for you. One just the right color for your windowsill, or just the right shape for drawing a face. Maybe it is a rock from the heart of a mountain that will remind you of how big YOU are inside, too. Maybe it is a rock washed by the sea that knows all about the backs and forths and ups and downs of things. Maybe it is a small rock, just the right size to close your hand around and know that the rock is with you and it is just right. Through vibrant illustration and evocative text, When You Find the Right Rock carries readers along on a journey of discovery, from the mountains to the sea, that’s all about learning the beauty of being in the moment, connecting with nature, and the thrill of finding a precious keepsake to call your own.COOL ROCKS: Whether it’s a special pebble for a pocket or a colorful collection in a box, rocks offer a special kind of companionship and a portable and lasting connection with the natural world. MINDFULNESS FOR KIDS: Our connections with nature reduce stress and increase happiness and resilience. This book is an ode to the presentness that we find in the natural world. NATURE BOOK FOR ALL: A love of the natural world is easy to instill in kids, and it’s so rewarding—both intellectually and emotionally. Here is a wonderful reminder that when we see ourselves in nature, we get in touch with our own depth and texture and lastingness.Perfect for: Parents, grandparents, and caregivers of children who love the natural world Teachers and librarians looking for a poetic picture book on rocks and nature Anyone who has found the secret joy of a special rock Readers of A Stone Sat Still, A Rock Is Lively, and Ricky, the Rock That Couldn't Roll