Since that time a tremendous resurgence of interest in the Indian way of life has occurred, resurgence due in part, at least, to the Laubins' life-long efforts at preservation and interpretation of Indian culture.As The Indian Tipi makes obvious, the American Indian is both a practical person and a natural artist. Indian inventions are commonly both serviceable and beautiful. Other tents are hard to pitch, hot in summer, cold in winter, poorly lighted, unventilated, easily blown down, and ugly to boot. The conical tipi of the Plains Indian has none of these faults. It can be pitched by one person. It is roomy, well ventilated at all times, cool in summer, well lighted, proof against high winds and heavy downpours, and, with its cheerful fire inside, snug in the severest winter weather. Moreover, its tilted cone, trim smoke flaps, and crown of poles, presenting a different silhouette from every angle, form a shapely, stately dwelling even without decoration.In this new edition the Laubins have retained all the invaluable aspects of the first edition, and have added a tremendous amount of new material on day-to-day living in the tipi: the section on Indian cooking has been expanded to include a large number and range of Indian foods and recipes, as well as methods of cooking over an open fire, with a reflector oven, and with a ground oven; there are new sections on making buckskin, making moccasins, and making cradle boards; there is a whole new section on child care and general household hints. Shoshoni, Cree, and Assiniboine designs have been added to the long list of tribal tipi types discussed.This new edition is richly illustrated with color and black and white photographs, and drawings to aid in constructing and living in the tipi. It is written primarily for the interested amateur, and will appeal to anyone who likes camping, the out-of-doors, and American Indian lore.

    For over 50 years, it has been the major textbook and reference book for teachers, professionals, amateurs, and beginning astrologers. In this, the thirteenth and latest edition, it has been revised and updated to meet the needs of people today. "The New A to Z Horoscope Maker and Delineator" is the complete guide and handbook to all major facets of astrology, including: -Horoscope Construction: Learn everything you need to set up an accurate horoscope, including mathematics, time changes, tables, and charts. -Horoscope Interpretation: Includes readings for each planet in all the signs and houses and by positive/negative aspects. Definitions for all the elements found in the birth chart are included. Example horoscopes show you how to synthesize all the parts of the horoscope into a meaningful whole. -The Progressed Chart: Discover how to erect and interpret the progressed horoscope, with readings for the different progressions and example interpretations. -Transits: Here are the meanings of transiting planets, eclipses, and lunations. -Rectification and Estimation of Birth Time: Learn traditional, trustworthy methods for estimating unknown birth times, including the pre-natal epoch technique. -Locality Charts: In this section you will learn the popular technique for determining where a person will do best, and why certain localities have certain effects on people. -Astrological Dictionary: "The New A to Z Horoscope Maker and Delineator "features a complete dictionary of astrology for easy reference. "The New A to Z Horoscope Maker and Delineator" contains, in one volume, more astrological information than any other manual. It is an encyclopedia, a textbook, a self-study course, and a dictionary. It is the best and most famous introduction to astrology published in America, with over 200,000 sold. Get your copy and learn astrology (or improve your skills) now.

    "What makes a great advertisement?" Nearly four decades ago, an unmatched group of five advertising pioneers first answered that question in "The Art of Writing Advertising." Their entertaining and historically compelling answers will provide advertising professionals with valuable techniques for applying breakthrough creativity and innovation in the workplace.

    

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    They are different from ordinary dreams, not just because of the dreamer's awareness that they are dreaming, but because lucid dreams are often strikingly realistic and may be emotionally charged to the point of elation. Celia Green and Charles McCreery have written a unique introduction to lucid dreams that will appeal to the specialist and general reader alike. The authors explore the experience of lucid dreaming, relate it to other experiences such as out-of-the-body experiences (to which they see it as closely related) and apparitions, and look at how lucid dreams can be induced and controlled. They explore their use for therapeutic purposes such as counteracting nightmares. Their study is illustrated throughout with many case histories.

    With the public's growing interest in outdoor adventure and in simple pastimes, winter wilderness camping has again become an exhilarating alternative to sheltered urban life. Originally published in 1968, this classic guide for cold-weather enthusiasts by renowned wilderness expert Calvin Rutstrum is available again, now in an easy-to-pack paperback edition. Paradise Below Zero provides essential information on wilderness adventure in subzero temperatures. Readers benefit from Rutstrum's knowledge of winter clothing, from choosing the proper mittens to selecting the indispensable footwear; traveling methods, including running a dogsled team; and emergency techniques, such as treating snow blindness and caring for someone who has broken through the ice. Rutstrum affectionately reflects on winter life and enthusiastically gives examples of how native peoples of the north and trappers have fought the cold. This colorful book will be of interest to anyone who has ever survived a northern winter. Calvin Rutstrum (1895-1982) was one of the best-known outdoorsmen of his generation and the author of many books, including The Wilderness Route Finder, North American Canoe Country, and The New Way of the Wilderness, all published in paperback by the University of Minnesota Press. Leslie Kouba also illustrated many of the works of Sigurd Olson. Fesler-Lampert Minnesota Heritage Book Series Translation Inquiries: Simon & Schuster

    Acupressure is an ancient art practiced by Chinese for over 5,000 years. This fully illustrated guide by Aaron Stein, PhD, distills acupressure into simple exercises that can be used to alleviate wide range of medical conditions. Since its release in 2003 over 1,000,000 people purchased the guide!AILMENTS COVERED BY THE GUIDE:HEADACHE AND MIGRAINE: Frontal Headache, Back of the head, Side of the head, Top of the head, Pain in the eyeLOCAL PAIN: Jaw, Toothache, Ear, Neck, Shoulder, Wrist, Hand, Backache, Hip, Knee, Ankle, FootCOLD AND FLU: Sore throat, Sinusitis, Loss of Voice, Earaches, AllergyNERVOUS SYSTEM: Anxiety Attacks and Nervousness, Depression, Insomnia, Fainting, Hiccoughs, Memory and Concentration ImprovementCARDIOVASCULAR: Angina, Palpitations, High Blood PressureABDOMINAL DISCOMFORT: Constipation, Diarrhea, Heartburn and StomachacheWOMEN ONLY: PMS and Painful Periods, Hot Flashes, PregnancyURINARY PROBLEMS: Bed-wetting, Incontinence, Urinary retentionOTHER: Nose bleeding, Allergy, Itching, Asthma, Decreased Libido, HangoverFEATURES:- Practical and fully illustrated.- Step-by-step guide to treatment of every condition.- Every step explains point location, direction of force, and duration of massage.- No previous experience necessary.- Total treatment duration for most conditions is 10 to 15 minutes.HOW ACUPRESSURE WORKS:Stimulation of active points is thought to lead to increased release of endorphins. Endorphin is a natural body painkiller. Endorphin and morphine are chemically different molecules but, by coincidence, they have very similar 3-dimensional shape. This similarity in shape allows morphine to bind the endorphin receptor, reduce pain, and induce feeling of happiness. Thus endorphin released by acupressure stimulation may lead to relaxation and normalization of body functions.